Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: IFA 23: Legacy
Date: Mar 15, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Horton gets tackled into the cage by McCracken. McCracken maintains the clinch.
Horton is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McCracken is keeping busy.
Horton tries to stall but McCracken uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #TD2#
McCracken pulls Horton into guard. #SUB2#
McCracken throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McCracken is adopting a defensive guard.
McCracken working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Horton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCracken keeping moving, preventing Horton from controlling successfully.
McCracken is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McCracken really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Horton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
McCracken wants to stand and escape but Horton is having none of it.
Horton wants to control from the top but McCracken keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Horton won't allow McCracken to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Horton closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McCracken's guard.#SUB2#
McCracken has his foot on Horton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Horton works his way back into a safe position though.
Horton looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Horton wanted to stand there but McCracken had control of the position. #SUB2#
McCracken looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Horton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Horton trying to control but McCracken is working from the bottom.
McCracken wants to stand up but Horton is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL2#
McCracken rushes Horton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Horton wants to take the fight to the mat but McCracken manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
McCracken breaks from the clinch.
Some wild striking there from McCracken.
McCracken shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Horton sprawls well. Horton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McCracken gets slowly back to his feet.
Horton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Horton's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Horton duly obliges. #CL2#
McCracken forces Horton back against the cage and clinches.
I was talking to Horton's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T4#
Horton trying to control the position but instead, McCracken has worked for underhooks and has pushed Horton into the cage.
McCracken is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Horton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Arthur Horton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Job McCracken.
Horton throws a knee to the head but misses.
Horton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McCracken gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Horton's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Horton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
McCracken manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Job McCracken will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Horton misses with a body shot.
McCracken shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Horton sprawls well. Horton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McCracken gets slowly back to his feet.
Horton with a poor takedown
and McCracken counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Horton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McCracken is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Horton has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Horton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Horton fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCracken is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Horton off and has taken his back!
McCracken is riding his opponent, not letting Horton buck him off.
Horton can't escape the position.
Horton is trying to stand back up.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
McCracken has the hooks in. Horton is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T2#
McCracken misses with a punch to the head.
Job McCracken has got the better of the ground game so far.
Horton trying to control the action but McCracken just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Horton is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Horton trying to control the hands but McCracken won't let him.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Horton is trying to break free. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
McCracken looking to break Horton's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Horton remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise McCracken will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A bit of a pause in the action here. McCracken controlling the positon.
McCracken has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCracken gets his hands free as Horton looks to control.
McCracken is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Horton tries to break free.
Horton is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Job McCracken showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
McCracken tries for a takedown but Horton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Horton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McCracken tries a head kick but it misses.
McCracken misses with an attempted mid kick.
Horton swinging wildly here.
Horton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCracken pinned against the cage. McCracken gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McCracken lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horton tries to score a power double leg takedown but McCracken sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Horton somewhat.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McCracken is defended easily by Horton.
Arthur Horton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Job McCracken.
McCracken shoots in for a takedown but Horton shows good takedown defense.
Horton fails with the takedown.
Horton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McCracken.
Horton seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD2#
McCracken gets a takedown into half guard.
Horton is looking for a sweep. McCracken is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Horton missing with punches from the bottom.
Horton wants to get back to full guard.
Horton has hold of McCracken's hands but McCracken slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Horton actively working from the bottom here.
Horton won't allow McCracken to pass to mount.
Horton looks like he's trying to stand up.
Horton controlling the position well. #T3#
Horton moves into full guard.
McCracken is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Horton working for a triangle but McCracken defends it easily.
Horton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Horton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McCracken can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Horton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McCracken is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Horton has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. McCracken doesn't defend quickly enough and Horton has managed to lock this one up! Can McCracken escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Horton on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Arthur Horton!

Event: 3SD 7
Date: Feb 08, 2025

#R1#
Tavares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Horton moves away.
A head kick misses from Tavares.
Horton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tavares counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Horton tries for a takedown but Tavares sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Horton fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tavares to the ground. Horton is now in Tavares's guard.
Horton stops Tavares from standing up.
Horton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tavares not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Horton working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tavares looking for a sweep. Not yet Tavares, not yet. #T1#
Horton throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Horton drops back looking for a leg! Tavares is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tavares manages to kick Horton off! Horton jumps back into Tavares's guard.
Horton wants to control from the top but Tavares keeps moving.
Tavares wants to get back to his feet but Horton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tavares wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Horton is now in half guard. #SUB2#
Horton 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. Tavares tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Horton!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arthur Horton!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2025

#R1#
Jab by Yurchon.
Yurchon lands a lovely overhand right.
Yurchon scores with a body shot. #TD2#
Horton shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Horton throwing shots but Yurchon is blocking nicely.
Horton wants to free his trapped foot but Yurchon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Horton is looking to take a break and control but Yurchon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Horton stops Yurchon from getting back to his feet.
Yurchon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Horton. #T1#
Yurchon is refusing to be controlled, as Horton sits in half guard.
Yurchon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Horton on the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Yurchon won't allow Horton to pass to mount. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Horton wants to clinch.
Horton fails with the takedown.
Yurchon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nazar Yurchon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Horton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yurchon.
Horton tries to counter with a clinch but Yurchon shakes him off and moves away.#T2#
Horton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Yurchon leaves Horton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yurchon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Horton tries to clinch up but Yurchon circles away and keeps his distance.
Yurchon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yurchon lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yurchon punishes Horton's body with a nice straight punch.
Yurchon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Horton looks winded!
Yurchon throws a good cross that connects.
Horton throws a body kick that misses.
Yurchon lands with a cross.
A left lands for Yurchon.
Nice straight punches there by Yurchon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yurchon.
Yurchon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #ROC#Horton is rocked!
Yurchon shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Horton takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Yurchon sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Horton bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nazar Yurchon!
An out of breath Nazar Yurchon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2025

#R1#
Carney fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Horton avoids it really well and circles away.
Horton wants to clinch up but Carney keeps it at a distance.
Carney throws a front kick that sends Horton stumbling back into the cage.
Carney shoots for a double leg takedown but Horton sprawls well. He's pushed Carney's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Carney moves into the clinch successfully.
Carney with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #TD#
Carney manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Horton wants to control from the top but Carney keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Carney tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Carney is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Horton is controlling him.
Horton trying to control but Carney is working from the bottom.
Horton wants to stand but Carney has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Carney keeping moving, preventing Horton from controlling successfully.
Horton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carney swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Carney misses with a jab, cross combination. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Carney enables Horton to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Carney manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Horton trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Carney manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Horton throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Horton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Carney drops back, looking for a kneebar! Horton looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Horton looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Horton! #REVB#
Horton controls the position.#T3#
Horton gets to mount! Carney was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Carney is just holding on here. Horton manages to take his back.
Carney is trying to remain composed but Horton is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Horton misses with an elbow to the head. #SUB2#
Horton has managed to slip his arm under Carney's chin. This could be all over... yep, Carney is tapping out! Submission win for Horton.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Arthur Horton!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 08, 2024

#R1#
The fighters circling - Medza throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
Horton dives in and scores a takedown into Medza's guard.
Medza is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Horton dives into side control. #REVR#
Medza avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Horton.
Horton just content to control the position.
Horton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Horton misses with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Horton stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Medza takes a swing at Horton's ribcage but misses.
Medza with a jab.#TD2#
Medza gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Horton to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T1#
Horton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Medza is looking to stand up but Horton isn't so interested in that idea.
Medza can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Horton controls the pace.
Horton trying to control but Medza is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Horton drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Horton as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Medza screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Horton! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Arthur Horton!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2024

#R1#
Klein defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Horton.
Klein tests Horton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Klein.
Horton drops his hands momentarily and Klein takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Horton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Klein circles away.
Klein scores with a hook.
Melvin Klein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Klein to score with a decent uppercut.
Horton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Klein as he avoids it easily.
Melvin Klein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Horton.
Klein looks to land a left hand but Horton moved out of range nicely.
Horton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Klein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Horton fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Klein does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klein connects with a nice looking jab.
Horton tries to clinch up.#T1#
Horton tries to clinch up.
Klein is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Klein's corner calls for a 1-2. Klein obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Klein misses with a body punch #TD2#
and Horton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Klein's guard.#SU2#
Horton gets to his feet. Klein looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Klein is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Klein scores with a jab.
Horton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Klein is fending him off so far but Horton persists. Nope, Klein circles away and we're back to standing.
Klein feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hortons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Horton.
Klein swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Klein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Horton fails with the takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Horton looks winded!
Horton on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Klein lands a jab to Horton's midsection.
Klein throws a shot to the body.
Horton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Klein bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Horton takes one to the side of the head.
Klein connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Klein scores with a shot to the body.
Horton wants to clinch up but Klein keeps it at a distance.
Horton throws a head kick but Klein moves out of range.
Klein scores with a hook to the body. Horton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Klein slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Klein. Beautiful body shot.
Klein connects with a crisp jab.
Klein lands with a cross.
Melvin Klein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Klein cracks Horton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#KD#
Klein lands a big right hand that sends Horton crashing to the mat! Klein stays standing though and waves Horton back to his feet!#ROC#Horton is rocked!
Horton glances at the clock... BAM! Klein nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Horton crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Horton is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Melvin Klein!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 19, 2024

#R1#
Becker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Horton as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Horton throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Becker was covering up waiting for the punch and Horton finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Horton throwing strikes from guard but Becker blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Becker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horton seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Becker controls Horton momentarily but Horton frees himself. #T1##SUB2#
Becker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Horton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Becker keeping full guard, as Horton tries to pass.
Horton seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Becker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Horton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Becker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Horton stays in close to Becker's body and controls the position.
Becker wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Horton is now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T3##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Becker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Horton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horton throws a push kick but Becker slaps the foot to one side.
Becker tries to clinch there but Horton circles away. #CL#
Horton clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Horton gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Horton controlling the pace. #T4#
Horton wants to get back to his feet.
Becker is trying to control but can't. #SU#
Horton stands up out of the half guard. #TD2#
Becker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Horton's half guard.

Horton kicks off Becker and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Horton rushes Becker and presses him up against the cage.
Becker wants to get back to striking at distance but Horton won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Horton dominated that round.
That's time! Horton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Becker doesn't manage to clinch there - Horton circles away.
Horton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Becker can do to turn this around?
Becker shoots for a takedown but Horton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Becker tries for a takedown but Horton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Becker misses with a head kick.
Becker misses with the body kick#TD#
and Horton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Becker gets back to full guard.
Horton wants to stand but Becker has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Horton stays in close to Becker's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Horton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Horton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Becker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Horton is one step ahead there.
Horton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Horton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Becker for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Becker tries to clinch there but Horton circles away.
Horton feinted there with a counter leg kick.
No luck for Becker with that takedown attempt.
Arthur Horton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paxton Becker.
Becker misses with a double jab #TD#
so Horton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T2#
Becker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Horton's guard. #REVB#
Becker looking to sit in guard and control but Horton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Becker is breathing heavily.
Horton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Becker is keeping the position for now.
Horton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Horton passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
Horton working the head and body with strikes.
Becker tries to control but Horton manages to take his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Becker fending off the submission attempt from Horton.
Becker is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Horton gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #T4##SUB#
Horton looking for the choke from the back.
Becker manages to reverse the position and now he's in Horton's guard. Nice work there by Becker.
Horton keeping moving, preventing Becker from controlling successfully.
Horton wants to sweep here but Becker controlling him for the moment.
Horton throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Becker is one step ahead there.
Horton is trying to keep Becker in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Horton dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Horton slips a jab and a cross from Becker.
Horton is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Becker.
Becker shoots in but no luck this time.
Horton swings for the body but Becker moves out of range.
Becker shapes to counter with a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Horton.
Horton lands with a right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Becker.
Horton tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Becker manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Becker moves to clinch but Horton breaks away #TD#
so Horton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Becker controls Horton momentarily but Horton frees himself.
Horton tries to free his leg and advance position but Becker is retaining full guard. #T1##SU#
Horton decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Becker, up you get!
Horton shoots in for a double leg but Becker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Horton throws a chopping leg kick but Becker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Becker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Horton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Horton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Becker is looking to clinch but Horton is avoiding it. #TD#
Horton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Horton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Horton throws a big right hand that misses.
Horton prevents Becker from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Horton is stalling in the full guard.
Becker is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Becker is striking from the bottom but Horton uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Becker trying to control here.
Becker is looking to escape.#T3#
Becker trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Arthur Horton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Horton is defended easily by Becker.#CL#
Horton moves into range and clinches up with Becker.#BC#
Horton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Becker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Horton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Becker looks for a takedown but Horton sprawls well.
Horton tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Becker manages to circle out of the way.#T4#
Becker closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Horton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Becker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Horton controls the pace.
Becker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Horton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horton landing some decent shots from guard.
Paxton Becker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arthur Horton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Horton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur Horton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Horton has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Horton!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1##CL#
Horton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Becker tries to pull guard but Horton won't allow it. #TD#
Horton pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Becker trying to control the position from guard on top but Horton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Horton wants to sweep but no luck.
Becker is fighting to break Horton's control of his arms but Horton is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Becker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Horton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Becker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Becker wants to control from the top but Horton keeps moving. #T1#
Becker being controlled here momentarily.
Becker with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Becker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Horton sprawls well. Horton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Becker gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Becker throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Horton tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Becker is in Horton's guard.
Becker wants to control from the top but Horton keeps moving. #T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Horton holds on and takes a little breather.
Becker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Becker passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Horton regains half guard.#ES#
Horton kicks Becker off and gets back to his feet.
A head kick by Horton misses #CL2#
and Becker counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T3#
Becker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD#
Becker is fighting off a takedown attempt but Horton is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Becker to the mat. Becker regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Horton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Becker looking to control.
Horton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Becker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Horton has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Becker to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Horton is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Becker pulls down on the head and he's put Horton to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Paxton Becker!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2024

#R1#
No luck for Horton with that takedown attempt.
As Horton backs away, Torres returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Torres turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Torres works Horton's body with a nice hook.
A jab from Torres finds it's way through Horton's defenses.
Torres lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Torres scores with a jab to the head.
Horton misses with a head kick.
Torres swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Horton tries for a takedown but Torres sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Torres throws out a powerful jab.
Horton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diego Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Horton.
Torres stuffs the takedown.
Torres looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Torres with the inside leg kick.
Horton's coach down at Bang Bang Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Horton's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
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!
Torres punishes Horton's body with a nice straight punch.
Torres catches Horton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Torres looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Torres scoring well with a low kick there.
Torres scores with a crisp jab that stopped Horton in his tracks.
Torres lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Horton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Diego Torres is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Torres fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Horton on the side of the head.
Horton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Torres works Horton's body with a nice hook.
Horton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Torres as he avoids it easily.
Torres is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Horton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Torres.
Torres lands with a nice body punch.
Horton looks winded!#T2#
Horton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Torres counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Torres lands with a nice body kick.
Torres slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Torres scores with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Torres. That snapped Horton's head back.
Torres moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Torres scores with a leg kick.
Torres scores with a punch to the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Torres.
Horton takes a kick to the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Torres.
Torres buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Torres connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Horton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Diego Torres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torres looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Horton has his takedown stuffed
and Torres counters with a slapping leg kick.
Horton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Torres comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice body kick there by Torres.
Torres bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Horton's head.
Torres darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Horton's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Horton tries to bum rush Torres with a series of wild strikes but Torres uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Horton takes one to the side of the head.
Torres fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Horton.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torres lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Horton at a distance. #T4#
Horton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Torres keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Torres checks a leg kick nicely.
Horton misses with a takedown
and Torres counters with a left and a right that stings Horton.
Horton is trying desperately to land a takedown but Torres is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Horton.
Torres lands a body shot.
Torres throws a nice head kick!
Torres lands a right hook to the body.
Torres with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Torres scores with a hook to the body. Horton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Torres throws a head kick that Horton semi-blocks.
Torres works the jab nicely.
Torres lands a head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Torres dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Torres moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Horton has his takedown stuffed
and Torres makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Horton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Torres to score with a decent uppercut.
Torres thumps Horton with a low kick.
Torres lands a nice leg kick that just misses Horton's sensitive parts.
Horton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Horton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horton misses with the body kick
and Torres counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick from Torres lands but Horton takes it in his stride.
Diego Torres is winning the standup battle so far.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Torres. Horton shrugs it off though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torres cracks Horton with a right hand to the side of the head.
Horton is breathing heavily.
Horton takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Torres throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Torres darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Torres.
Torres stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Torres jabs at Horton's body.
Horton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Torres but Torres pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Diego Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Horton.
Torres scores with a kick to the body.
Torres moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Horton on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Horton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
Torres throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
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!
Horton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Torres lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Torres.
Horton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Torres lands with an uppercut that bounces Horton off the cage and back into range.
Horton loads up on a big right hand but Torres slips the punch.
Torres throws a nice outside leg kick.
Horton closes the distance looking to clinch
and Torres counters with a leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Horton might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Torres has got the better of the exchanges.
Torres clobbers Horton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Torres scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Torres throws a sloppy head kick and Horton moves out of range easily.
Horton lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Horton tries to close the distance and clinch but Torres swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Arthur Horton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Torres keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horton has his takedown stuffed
and Torres counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Torres lets loose with a powerful body kick. Horton will feel that in the morning.
Torres cracks Horton with an open hand slap.#ROC#Horton is rocked!
Torres is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Horton can do to turn this around?
Nice body punch from Torres.
Horton is still on wobbly legs! Can Torres finish him?
Horton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Torres connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Horton scrambles back to his feet.
Torres cracks Horton with a right hand to the side of the head.
Torres thows a body kick. Horton tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Horton seems to have recovered his senses.
Horton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Horton takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Torres pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Horton wants to counter the offense by Torres and move into the clinch position.
Torres throws a good cross that connects.
Torres throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Horton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A low kick lands for Torres.
Torres connects with a solid leg kick.
Horton misses with an uppercut
and Torres counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Torres tests Horton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Horton misses with a takedown attempt - Torres sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Torres dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Torres thumps Horton with a low kick.
Horton fails with the takedown
enabling Torres to counter with a crisp jab.
Torres turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Horton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Torres sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Horton somewhat.
Horton fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Torres was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Horton.
Diego Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Horton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres lands with a shot to the body.
Horton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Horton with a poor takedown
and Horton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Horton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Torres scores with a jab.
Horton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Torres with a nice cross.
A nice inside leg kick there by Torres. That's going to slow Horton down.
Torres digs a good body shot into Horton's ribs.
Horton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Torres manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Horton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Torres scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Torres lands a right hook to the body.
Torres buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torres jabs at Horton's body.
Horton takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Torres clobbers Horton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice straight punches there by Torres. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Torres.
Torres throws out a powerful jab.
Torres connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Torres thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Horton if he has to take too many more of those.
Horton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice body kick there by Torres.
Torres goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice uppercut lands for Torres. That snapped Horton's head back.
Horton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Horton has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Torres.
Horton misses with an uppercut. Torres saw that one coming.
Torres scores with a nice right hand.
Diego Torres is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Horton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Torres counters with a nice uppercut.
Horton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Torres swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Horton.
Torres lands the left hand.
Torres lands a nice looking body kick.
Torres scores with a jab to the head.
Torres wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Torres lands with a thumping leg kick.
Horton takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Horton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Torres connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Horton scrambles back to his feet.
Horton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Horton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Horton takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torres thows a body kick. Horton tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Horton or perhaps it was just good defense by Torres, which made it look bad.
Torres lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Horton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Torres swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Torres lands a nice leg kick that just misses Horton's sensitive parts.
Horton takes one on the button.
Torres with a jab.
Torres looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Torres dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arthur Horton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Horton looks to land a body kick but Torres moved away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Torres showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Torres has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:24
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Torres!
A relieved looking Diego Torres thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 12, 2024

#R1#
Armstrong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Armstrong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Horton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Armstrong somewhat.#TD#
Horton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Horton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horton wants to control but Armstrong is keeping him busy. #T1#
Armstrong desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Horton is keen to just control but Armstrong is a slippery customer.
Horton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Horton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Armstrong knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Horton throwing shots but Armstrong is blocking nicely.
Armstrong is looking to control Horton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Armstrong avoid being mounted?
Horton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Horton wants to pass to mount but Armstrong is defending the position.
Armstrong is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Armstrong closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Horton's guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Horton manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD#
Horton pulls Armstrong into guard. #ES#
Horton wriggles free and stands up.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Arthur Horton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kelvin Armstrong.#TD#
Horton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Armstrong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Horton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3##SUB#
Horton is trying to get an arm triangle but Armstrong is defending well.
Horton working the ground and pound but Armstrong is defending the strikes. #SU#
Horton stands up and beckons Armstrong to his feet. #TD#
Horton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SU#
Horton has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD#
Horton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T4#
Armstrong is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Horton is trying to control. Armstrong wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Armstrong wants to control but Horton is keeping busy.
Armstrong manages to get to full guard.
Horton pushes down on Armstrong's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Horton prevents Armstrong from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Horton dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Horton slaps away a takedown attempt from Armstrong, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Horton as he jumps to the side.
Horton tries to counter with a takedown but Armstrong is quick to defend against it.
Horton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Armstrong can do to turn this around?
Horton slaps away a takedown attempt from Armstrong, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Arthur Horton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kelvin Armstrong.#TD#
Armstrong gets caught flat footed, as Horton shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Horton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horton controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armstrong keeping moving, preventing Horton from controlling successfully. #T1#
Armstrong controls Horton momentarily but Horton frees himself.
Armstrong wants to sweep here but Horton controlling him for the moment.
Armstrong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Horton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Armstrong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Horton defends it easily.
Horton stands and throws Armstrong's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Horton throws an elbow but Armstrong slips to the side and avoids it well.#SU#
Horton decides to stand up, so the ref orders Armstrong to his feet.
Horton tries to clinch there but Armstrong circles away.
Armstrong tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Horton defends well and Armstrong ends up having to push Horton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Armstrong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Horton is fending him off so far but Armstrong persists. Nope, Horton circles away and we're back to standing.
Armstrong is breathing heavily.
Horton throws a leg kick but Armstrong sees it coming and moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Armstrong or perhaps it was just good defense by Horton, which made it look bad.
A punch combination from Horton misses.
Armstrong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Armstrong misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3##TD#
Horton looking to score a takedown here. Armstrong is defending well but Horton drives through and ends up in Armstrong's guard.
Our spies down at at Special Ops N7 Training inform us that Armstrong has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Horton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Armstrong looking for a sweep. Not yet Armstrong, not yet.
Horton with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Horton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Horton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Horton trying to control but Armstrong is working from the bottom.
Horton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4##SUB2#
Armstrong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Horton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Horton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Horton throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Armstrong changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Horton tries to avoid it but Armstrong manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Horton to the ground. Horton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Horton drives through with a takedown into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Armstrong keeping moving, preventing Horton from controlling successfully.
Horton throws a big right hand that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Horton dominated that second round.
That's time! Horton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Horton throws a nice looking combination but Armstrong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Horton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Horton wants it to stay on the feet.
Armstrong misses with a takedown attempt - Horton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Horton throws a quick counter head kick but Armstrong was just out of range.#TD#
Horton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Armstrong is trying to defend but Horton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Horton is taking a breather. Armstrong says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Armstrong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horton tries to pass to full mount but Armstrong defends it.
Horton is keen to just control but Armstrong is a slippery customer.#T1#
Horton is pressing down on Armstrong's thigh, looking to free his foot. Armstrong is holding on for now.
Horton thows a huge punch but Armstrong dodges it nicely.
Horton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Armstrong's head.
Horton tries to pass to full mount but Armstrong defends it.
Horton stalling away here and it's allowed Armstrong to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Horton postures up in Armstrong's guard and throws a big left but Armstrong blocks it. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Armstrong looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Arthur Horton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Armstrong keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Horton feints and as Armstrong raises his hands in defense, Horton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Armstrong keeping moving, preventing Horton from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Armstrong looking for a guillotine here but Horton defends easily.
Horton stopping the sweep attempt from Armstrong.#T3#
Horton would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Armstrong keeping moving, preventing Horton from controlling successfully.
Horton tries to stand but Armstrong is controlling from the bottom.
Horton postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Horton looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Armstrong!
Armstrong is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Horton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Armstrong keeps working.
Armstrong is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU#
Horton decides to stand back up. Horton steps back and let's Armstrong get back to his feet.
Kelvin Armstrong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arthur Horton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Horton moves into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur Horton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Horton has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Horton!

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