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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Gacy.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
#KD2#
and Gacy counters with a crisp right hand that drops Jackson! Gacy lets Jackson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Jackson is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Joshua Jackson has been cut.
Gacy lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Jackson head around and knocks him out cold! Gacy hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Gacy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 26, 2018 |
#R1#
A low kick from Clairo misses #TD#
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Clairo won't be happy with that.
Jackson working away.
Jackson really is a fat lump.#SU#
Jackson stands up.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clairo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Clairo keeps it at a distance.
Clairo throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Clairo sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
Clairo shoots in and bounces Jackson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Clairo defends easily.
Clairo trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Clairo stays in close to Jackson's body and controls the position.
Clairo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Clairo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Clairo postures up.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Clairo from controlling successfully.
Clairo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jackson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Clairo 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. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Clairo moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Clairo turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Clairo manages to end up in side control.
Clairo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Clairo working away.#T3#
Clairo controlling from side mount.
Jackson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Clairo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Clairo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Clairo tries to stand but Jackson is controlling his head.
Clairo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jackson tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Clairo easily slips into full mount!
Jackson tries to lock up and control but Clairo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Clairo throwing strikes but Jackson bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Clairo has control of Jackson's left arm, preventing Jackson from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Clairo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Clairo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Clairo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Daniel Clairo will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Clairo looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Clairo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Clairo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jackson sprawls well initially but Clairo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Clairo blocks the strikes from Jackson.
Daniel Clairo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Clairo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jackson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Clairo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jackson!
Jackson tries to hold on but Clairo pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clairo unloads with some shots from mount but Jackson bucks and avoids them well.
Jackson wants to hold on but Clairo pushes him away.#T1#
Jackson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Clairo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Clairo thowing shots but they're missing.
Clairo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Poor strikes thrown by Clairo there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Jackson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Clairo tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Clairo controlling the position easily from mount.
Clairo sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T2#
Jackson wants to control but Clairo is having none of it.
Clairo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Clairo thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Clairo.
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Clairo's attempts to control the action. #T3##SUB2#
Clairo looking for a guillotine from mount but Jackson is having none of it.
Clairo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clairo looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Clairo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Clairo trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Clairo looking to ground and pound but Jackson is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clairo controlling his opponent.
Clairo wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is holding on tight.
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Clairo's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clairo punching from mount but Jackson doing a good job of avoiding damage. #SUB2#
Clairo goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jackson turns into him and now he's in Clairo's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Clairo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Jackson gets tackled into the cage by Clairo. Clairo maintains the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD2#
Clairo gets control of Jackson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Clairo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Clairo is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses. Clairo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson's guard. Nice move by Clairo!#REVB#
Clairo is looking to stand up but Jackson won't let him. #T1#
Jackson working a defensive guard but Clairo manages to pass into side control anyway.
Clairo with the ground and pound but Jackson regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Jackson trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Clairo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Clairo works his way into full mount! #T2#
Jackson wants to control but Clairo is having none of it.
Clairo looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Clairo controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Clairo throws some wild stikes that Jackson manages to avoid easily.
Jackson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Clairo unloads with some shots from mount but Jackson bucks and avoids them well.
Jackson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Clairo trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
Clairo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Clairo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Jackson trying to control here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Clairo is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Clairo stalling.
Clairo is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Jackson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson trying to control the position.
Lon Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daniel Clairo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Clairo sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Clairo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Clairo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Clairo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 08, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Jackson clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Jackson jumps guard and drags Weiss to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson 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.
Weiss really is a fat lump.
Weiss throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Weiss's guard. #REVB#
Jackson postures up.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Weiss lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weiss throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard.
#REVB##T1#
Jackson wants to control from the top but Weiss keeps moving.
Jackson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Weiss manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Weiss with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Weiss throws a big right hand that misses.
Weiss is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Weiss might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Weiss lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Weiss won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Weiss throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Weiss lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jackson controlling the position.#T2#
Jackson 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.
Weiss is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Weiss throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Weiss is sitting in close to Jackson's body. Jackson has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Weiss is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Weiss is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Jackson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joshua Jackson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 08, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Altintas feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wayne wants to sweep but no luck.
Altintas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wayne keeping full guard, as Altintas tries to pass.
Altintas sitting in guard here, content to control.
Altintas has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Wayne looking for a guillotine here but Altintas defends easily.
Altintas controls from within his opponent's guard.
Altintas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Altintas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wayne on the ground.
Altintas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wayne can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Altintas controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Altintas throws a wild body kick that Wayne sees coming a mile off.#TD#
Altintas throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wayne tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Altintas is in Wayne's guard.
Altintas throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Wayne is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2##SUB2#
Altintas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wayne has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Altintas has managed to get both his arms back between Wayne's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Wayne is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Altintas is aware though and is defending well.
Wayne can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Altintas controls the pace.
Altintas pushing down on Wayne's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Wayne is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Altintas pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Wayne actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SU#
Altintas stands up out of the half guard. #TD#
Altintas throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wayne was covering up waiting for the punch and Altintas finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SU#
Wayne is working an open guard so Altintas takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Altintas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wayne looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wayne is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Altintas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Altintas is breathing heavily.
Wayne is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Altintas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB2#
Wayne looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SU#
Altintas stands up and beckons Wayne to join him on the feet. #CL#
Altintas closes the distance and clinches.
Wayne is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Altintas works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Wayne looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Altintas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caner Altintas dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL#
Altintas pushes Wayne up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Altintas has Wayne pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Altintas pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Wayne tumbling to the mat - Altintas dives into Wayne's guard.#SU#
Altintas gets to his feet. Wayne looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Altintas scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Altintas controls the position.
Wayne is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne is pushing Altintas's head away, looking to escape. Altintas manages to hold on to the position though.#SU#
Altintas stands up.
Wayne avoids the head kick by Altintas.
Wayne unleashes a big counter combination but Altintas bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Altintas darts in and clinches Wayne up against the cage.#T1##TD#
Altintas has picked Wayne up - he's going for a ride! Altintas dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Altintas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wayne can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Wayne looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Wayne actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Wayne actively working from the bottom here.
Altintas lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Altintas looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Wayne looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Altintas is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wayne tries to roll over but Altintas keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Wayne actively working from the bottom here.
Wayne has hold of Altintas's hands but Altintas slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Altintas in particular looking to stall.#T3#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Altintas.
Caner Altintas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Wayne looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Wayne looking for submissions off his back.
Wayne is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Wayne looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Altintas content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Altintas closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wayne quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Wayne looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Altintas controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Altintas throws a strike but Wayne avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caner Altintas dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Altintas gets a clinch.
Altintas taking a breather.#TD#
Altintas jumps guard and drags Wayne to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Altintas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wayne gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wayne wants to control from the top but Altintas keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Altintas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Altintas is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Wayne trying to control the position from guard on top but Altintas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wayne is fighting to break Altintas's control of his arms but Altintas is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wayne trying to control but Altintas is working from the bottom.
Altintas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wayne is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Altintas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wayne is looking for the big counter here.
Altintas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wayne lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL#
Altintas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wayne wants to get back to striking at distance but Altintas won't allow it.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Altintas tries to throw a body punch but Wayne avoids it by throwing Altintas back against the cage. #BC#
Altintas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Altintas has Wayne up against the cage in a clinch.
Wayne is trying to push Altintas away but Altintas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Altintas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wayne is looking to break free of the clinch but Altintas has double underhooks. #TD#
Altintas jumps guard.
Wayne won't allow Altintas to sweep him here.
Altintas has control of Wayne's left arm, preventing Wayne from doing any damage. #T3#
Wayne wants to control from the top but Altintas keeps moving.
Wayne stopping the sweep attempt from Altintas.
Altintas keeping moving, preventing Wayne from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Altintas has managed to clinch.
#T4#
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.#TD#
Altintas jumps guard and drags Wayne to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Altintas keeping moving, preventing Wayne from controlling successfully.
Wayne would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wayne wants to control from the top but Altintas keeps moving.
Altintas pulls Wayne in close to his closed guard and prevents Wayne from doing any damage or advancing position.
Conor Wayne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wayne trying to control but Altintas is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Caner Altintas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Altintas 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caner Altintas!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Waters keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Waters shoots in and gets a takedown into Williams's guard.
Williams is trying to keep Waters in close.
Waters is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Waters has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Waters avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Williams seems keen to control Waters's posture.#T1#
Waters lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Williams throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Waters throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Williams is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Waters is aware though and is defending well.#ES2#
Williams has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Waters is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Williams slows down the pace here.
Williams is trying to break the clinch but Waters is controlling him.#T2#
Waters is trying to pull guard but Williams has him pressed against the cage.
Waters tries to pull guard but Williams forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Williams is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Waters is defending well for now.
Williams tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Waters avoids it.
Williams is trying to break the clinch but Waters has him pressed against the cage.
Williams is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Waters manages to break the clinch.
Waters misses with a takedown attempt
and Williams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Waters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Waters takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Williams shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Waters as he jumps to the side. #T3#
Waters throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Williams's waist but Williams gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Waters off to one side. #CL2#
Williams closes the distance and clinches.
Waters jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Williams walks away with a smile on his face. Waters gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
No luck for Waters with that takedown attempt.
Williams tries for a takedown but Waters circles away easily#CL#
and Waters counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Waters.
Williams stalling the fight.
Williams is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Waters pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Waters tries to pull guard but Williams forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T4#
Williams is trying to force a seperation but Waters has the dominant position.
Williams tries to score a body lock takedown but Waters shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Waters prevents the takedown attempt.
Williams looks winded!#TD#
Waters ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Waters no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Williams wanted to stand there but Waters had control of the position.
Williams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Waters is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Josh Williams will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Waters does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams is trying hard to land a takedown here. Waters sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Waters checks the leg kick nicely there.
#CL#
Waters fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Williams, pushing him back against the cage.
Williams drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Waters jumps guard but Williams turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waters pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Williams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1##CL2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Williams gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Waters jumps guard but Williams stands there with Waters around his waist. Waters gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Waters tries to pull guard but Williams forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Waters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Waters smiles and moves away.
Williams shoots for a takedown but Waters saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Williams rushes Waters and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Waters jumps guard.
Williams sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Waters's guard.
Waters is looking to improve his position.
#T2##SUB2#
Waters is defending against the submission attempts here by Williams.
Waters tries to get to full guard but Williams has control of the leg.
Williams is looking to take a break and control but Waters is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Williams seems content to control.
Mike Waters overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##SU2#
Williams gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Waters misses with a takedown attempt - Williams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Waters blocks a head kick by Williams.
#CL2#
Williams gets a clinch. #TD2#
Williams jumps guard.
Waters has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Williams is proving hard to escape from.
Williams wants to improve his position but instead Waters has moved into half guard.
Williams is breathing heavily.#T4#
Williams is looking to control Waters's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Williams avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Waters is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Waters throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Williams to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Waters stuffs the takedown.
Waters tries to counter with a takedown but Williams is quick to defend against it.
Williams changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Waters tries to avoid it but Williams manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Waters to the ground. Waters escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Waters appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Williams or perhaps it was just good defense by Waters, which made it look bad.
Waters appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mike Waters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Williams.
Waters throws a head kick that half lands.
#CL2#
Williams clinches. #TD#
Waters ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Waters no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waters throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Waters is looking for a triangle but Williams pushes his legs off easily.
Williams is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Waters working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williams.
Williams looking to sit in guard and control but Waters gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Waters would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Williams doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Williams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Williams working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Waters has passed into half guard!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Williams taking some punishment here, with Waters in his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Waters connects with a nice short shot to Williams's temple.
Waters looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Williams with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Waters will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Williams looking for submissions off his back.
Williams wants to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Williams trying to get back to full guard but Waters takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#SUB#
Waters is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Williams to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Williams shrugs it off.
Waters putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Waters landing punches. #T4#
Waters scoring with strikes but Williams is staying in there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Waters cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#SUB#
Waters moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Williams has worked his arm free - good work by Williams!
Williams takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williams tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Williams is looking to regain half guard here but Waters keeps moving and retains side control.
Mike Waters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Josh Williams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Williams keeps Waters under control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Waters showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Williams has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Josh Williams!
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