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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Hornby is looking to clinch but Socks is avoiding it.
Socks now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hornby tries to clinch #TD2#
and Socks counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hornby won't be happy with that.
Hornby is looking to get back to his feet here but Socks is keeping cool and he's managed to take Hornby's back.
Socks lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. #SUB2#
Hornby is trying to roll into a better position but Socks has get a rear naked choke and Hornby is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). The Socks! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Socks shoots in and gets a takedown into Killer's guard.
Killer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Killer working for a triangle but Socks defends it easily.
Killer wants to sweep but no luck.
Killer trying to strike off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Socks wants to control from the top but Killer keeps moving.
Socks controls from within his opponent's guard.
Socks keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Killer's head.#T1#
Socks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Killer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Socks throws a strike but Killer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Killer postures up in Socks's guard and throws a big left but Socks blocks it.
Killer is standing up over Socks. Socks looks to escape but Killer dives into side control.
What's Socks going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
You can see the frustration on Socks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Killer content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Killer sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Socks is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
We've been hearing that Killer has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Killer trying to control the action but Socks is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Killer has an Americana. Socks didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Killer is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Killer hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bob Killer! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Lishawn slips under a jab.#CL#
Lishawn takes the fight into the clinch.
Lishawn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Socks's face.
A knee to the head by Lishawn.
Lishawn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Socks has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lishawn landing knees to the head.
Lishawn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lishawn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Socks's face.
Lishawn tries to land a knee to the head but Socks blocks with his arms.
Lishawn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lishawn with a knee to the head.
Lishawn is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lishawn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Socks has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lishawn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lishawn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Socks tries to break free but Lishawn pushes him back against the cage.
Socks tries to break the clinch but Lishawn is controlling the position. #T1#
Socks tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lishawn smiles and moves away.
Jerry Lishawn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lishawn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Socks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lishawn tries to clinch there but Socks circles away.
Socks now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A combination from Socks does no damage. #TD2#
Socks drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Socks is standing up over Lishawn. Lishawn looks to escape but Socks dives into side control.
#REVR#
Socks working the head with strikes. #SUB2#
Socks has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Lishawn is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Socks yanks on the arm and Lishawn is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Socks.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). The Socks! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1074 Round 4
Date: Oct 24, 2021 |
#R1#
No luck for Da Silva Jr with that takedown attempt.
Socks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Socks throws a hook but Da Silva Jr avoids it easily.#TD#
Da Silva Jr scores with a takedown into Socks's guard.#SUB#
Da Silva Jr drops back looking for a leg! Socks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Socks manages to kick Da Silva Jr off! Da Silva Jr jumps back into Socks's guard. #SUB#
Da Silva Jr has gone for a leg lock! Socks slips out almost immediately though and dives into Da Silva Jr's guard.#REVB#
Socks with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Socks won't allow Da Silva Jr to sweep him here.
Socks working some strikes from top position.
Socks lands a couple of digs.
Socks trying to control but Da Silva Jr is working from the bottom.
Socks preventing the sweep. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Da Silva Jr is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Socks wants to stand and escape but Da Silva Jr is having none of it. #SUB#
Da Silva Jr drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Socks manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Da Silva Jr has Socks in his guard.#REVB#
Socks wants to pass the guard but Da Silva Jr is keeping the position.
Socks is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Da Silva Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Socks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Socks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Silva Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Socks is looking to improve his position.
#T2##SUB#
Da Silva Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Socks is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Da Silva Jr in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Socks tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Da Silva Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rafael Gomez Da Silva Jr!
Rafael Gomez Da Silva Jr spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1074 Round 3
Date: Oct 23, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Socks looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Smith is looking to escape.
Smith moves into full guard.
Socks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Socks stops Smith from standing up.
Socks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith is pulling down on Socks's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Smith working for a triangle but Socks defends it easily.
Socks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1##SUB2#
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Socks defends easily.
Socks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith is trying to control the position but Socks postures up.
Socks postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Smith has momentary wrist control but Socks slips an elbow through the middle.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Socks is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Socks is fighting to break Smith's control of his arms but Smith is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Socks drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Socks jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Socks wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Socks as he avoids it easily.
Smith shoots in but Socks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Socks as he connects with a hook.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Socks shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Socks swinging wildly here.
Socks shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
A punch combination from Smith misses. #T3#
Socks fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheers as Socks lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Socks jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Socks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Socks is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Socks tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Socks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith tries to clinch but Socks is having none of it.
Socks digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Socks!
Socks lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD2#
Socks gets caught flat footed, as Smith shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
Smith content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Smith gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Socks dives in and scores a takedown into Smith's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
The Socks dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Socks feints and as Smith raises his hands in defense, Socks changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Socks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Socks has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Still in half guard, Smith seems content to control.
Socks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Smith is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Smith decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD2#
Smith throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Socks was covering up waiting for the punch and Smith finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T1#
Smith sitting in guard here, content to control.
Smith cracks Socks with a solid left hand.
Smith pushes down on Socks's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Socks wants to get back to full guard.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Socks is looking to escape.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Socks makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Socks.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Socks is keeping the position for now.
Smith controlling from the top position. #T3#
Socks working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Smith shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Socks's guard.
Socks is looking to stand back up but Smith counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Socks. #REVR#
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith working Socks over with strikes.
Smith working Socks over with strikes. #T4#
Socks moves into full guard.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Smith won't allow Socks to get back to his feet.
Smith is fighting to break Socks's control of his arms but Socks is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Smith sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Simba Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Socks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Socks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith tries for a takedown but Socks circles away easily
and Socks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Socks.
Smith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Socks shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The Socks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Socks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith wants to counter the offense by Socks and move into the clinch position.
Socks is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Socks digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Nice takedown defense from Socks. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Socks jabs at Smith's body.
Socks swinging wildly here.
Smith shapes to counter with a head kick.#T1#
Smith with a poor takedown
and Socks counters with a nice uppercut.
The Socks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simba Smith.
Socks scores with a nice strike.
Smith walks into a left hand.
Nice sprawl there from Socks as Smith shoots in.
The Socks is winning the standup battle so far.
Socks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.#TD#
Socks changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smith looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Smith throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Socks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Left hook, right uppercut from Socks.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Socks counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Socks changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smith looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Smith keeping his opponent close.#T2#
Socks throws a strike aimed at the side of Smith's head but Smith avoids it well.
Socks tries to score with some ground and pound. Smith controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Socks lands an elbow.
Socks trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Socks postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The strikes coming from Socks are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T3#
Smith gets back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Socks.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Socks has control of the leg.
Socks winds up and cracks Smith with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Socks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Socks slips a nice elbow through Smith's hands, connecting with Smith's forehead.
Socks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Socks thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Smith is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Socks takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Socks will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
Socks drops an elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Smith desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Socks throws a strike but Smith avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#SUB2#
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Socks is aware though and is defending well.
Simba Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Socks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Simba Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Socks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Socks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Socks showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Socks has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for The Socks!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for The Socks!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for The Socks!
The Socks wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1074 Round 2
Date: Oct 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Fury lands a nice shot to the body.
Fury rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Socks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Socks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fury. #TD2#
Socks throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fury was covering up waiting for the punch and Socks finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Socks landing with the ground and pound.
Socks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Socks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Socks distracts Fury with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury is looking to stand back up but Socks counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Fury.
Fury is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Socks scores with a couple of nice shots.
Socks seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1##SUB2#
Socks is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fury is just riding it out for now. Socks eventually gives up the hold.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Socks missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Socks missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fury pushes Socks off looking to stand but Socks dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Socks has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Fury defend it? Socks steps over the head and cranks it - Fury is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Socks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). The Socks! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1074 Round 1
Date: Oct 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Down shoots in but no luck this time.
Down throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Socks's waist but Socks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Down off to one side.
It seemed like Socks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Down instigates a clinch.
Down wants to take the fight to the mat but Socks manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Take Down. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Socks jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Down walks away with a smile on his face. Socks gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Socks fails to land with a series of punches.
Socks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD2#
Socks darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Down gets full guard.
Down on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Down tries to get out of the position.
Socks throws a strike but Down rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Down in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Socks is looking to sweep but instead, Down has passed into half guard.
#T1#
Down sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Socks defending well though.
Down trying to control the pace.
Socks is trying to stand.
Socks is looking for a sweep. Down is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Down is pressing down on Socks's thigh, looking to free his foot. Socks is holding on for now. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Down wants to control but Socks is keeping him busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Socks is looking to escape.
Down throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Socks trying to control here.
Down not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Down lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SU#
Down stands up out of the half guard.
Socks throws a good cross that connects.
#T3#
Socks swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Down.
Down tries to score a power double leg takedown but Socks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Down somewhat.
Socks jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Socks throws a big shot that misses.
No joy there for Down, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Socks does no damage.
Down goes for a double leg but Socks avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Socks continues to drive forward.#BC#
Down pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Socks connects with a body shot.
Socks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
Socks lands with a nice body punch. #TD2#
Socks darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Socks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Down keeps working.
Socks not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Down is controlling Socks's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Socks is looking to take a break and control but Down is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Down blocking the ground and pound attempt from Socks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
The Socks dominated that round.
That's time! Down's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Socks misses with a double jab.
Socks lands a jab-cross combination.
Socks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Socks looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Down striking off his back but it's not causing Socks any problems.
Socks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Down. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Down is looking to stand up but Socks isn't so interested in that idea.
Socks won't allow Down to sweep him here.
Socks won't allow Down to get back to his feet.
Down looking for a sweep. Not yet Down, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Down is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Socks trying to control the position from guard on top but Down is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Down lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1##SU#
Socks is working an open guard so Down takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Socks.
Socks slips a jab and a cross from Down.
Socks keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Down gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Socks to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Socks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Socks looking to sit in guard and control but Down gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Socks is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Socks looking to pass the guard.
Down utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Socks lands a couple of elbows.
Down seems keen to control Socks's posture.
Down working a defensive guard here.
Down wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Down controlling Socks's posture.
Down is looking to stand up but Socks isn't so interested in that idea.
Down wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Down has his foot on Socks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Socks works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Down working for submissions but it's allowed Socks to get to half guard.
Down landing rabbit punches to the side of Socks's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Socks throwing shots but Down is blocking nicely.
Socks trying to control the pace.
Socks missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Down has his hands clasped together around Socks's back. He's all about the action.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The Socks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Down tries to clinch but Socks is having none of it.
Down misses with a takedown attempt
and Socks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Down fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Take Down. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sloppy strikes from Socks. Those never looked like landing.
Down has a takedown stuffed.
Socks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
The Socks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A right-left combo lands from Socks.
The Socks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Socks lands a really nice looking cross but Down seems unphased.
#TD2#
Socks shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Down is trying to defend but Socks finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Socks drops an elbow to the side of Down's head. #SUB#
Down looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Socks looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Socks throwing shots but Down is blocking nicely.
Socks not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Down is trying to maintain the position but Socks is very close to passing his half guard.
Socks with the ground and pound but Down uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T1#
Socks tries to free his leg and advance position but Down is retaining full guard.
Down trying to control the position.
Socks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Socks wants to pass the guard but Down is keeping the position.
Down is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Socks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Socks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Down works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Socks moves into range and connects with a jab.
Down tries for a takedown but Socks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T2#
Socks blocks a head kick by Down.
Socks stuffs the takedown.
Down fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Take Down. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Socks misses with a two punch combination.
Down tries to counter by clinching up but Socks breaks away and moves out of range.
Socks connects with a body shot.#TD2#
Socks closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Down's guard.
Socks keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Down's head.
Socks is fighting to break Down's control of his arms but Down is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Down wants to sweep here but Socks controlling him for the moment.
Down controls Socks momentarily but Socks frees himself.
Socks trying to control but Down is working from the bottom. #T3#
Socks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Socks won't allow Down to sweep him here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Socks trying to control but Down is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice sprawl there from Socks as Down shoots in.#TD2#
Socks closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Down keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Down is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Socks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Down defending well though. #T4#
Down is looking to improve his position.
Down keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Socks trying to control from half guard but Down is working away.
Down is looking to control Socks's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Down avoid being mounted?
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The Socks has got the better of the ground game so far.
Down regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Socks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Socks with a flurry of punches that miss.
Take Down has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Socks throws a strike but Down rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
The Socks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Socks winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for The Socks!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for The Socks!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for The Socks!
The Socks wins by unanimous decision! |
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