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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2016 |
#R1##TD# Baker gets caught napping as Dean dives in and scores a takedown. Baker manages to retain guard.#ES2# Baker kicks Dean off and gets to his feet. Dean really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Dean looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#TD2# Baker looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Dean keeping full guard, as Baker tries to pass. Baker works a leg free and moves into half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Baker is keen to just control but Dean is a slippery customer.#T1##SUB2# Baker 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.
Baker wants to pass to mount but Dean is defending the position. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Baker is still trying to improve position. Baker trying to control from half guard but Dean is working away. Baker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Dean knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Baker on the ground. Dean regains full guard. Nicely done. Baker looking to pass the guard. #T3# Baker trying to control the position from guard on top but Dean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Baker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Baker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dean's waist but Dean gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Baker off to one side. Dean changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Baker tries to avoid it but Dean manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Baker to the ground. Baker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Paul Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dean defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Baker. Baker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Gerald Dean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Baker. Dean fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baker fails to land the takedown. Dean defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Baker.#T4# Baker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Baker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Baker fails with a takedown attempt. #TD# Dean throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Baker was covering up waiting for the punch and Dean finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2# Baker has his feet on Dean's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. We've been told by Dean's head coaches at Cozad MMA Helsinki that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dean slaps away a takedown attempt from Baker, before circling back to the center of the mat. Baker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dean as he jumps to the side. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Baker dominated that round. 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# Baker shoots in but Dean avoids the takedown attempt easily. Dean throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Baker's waist but Baker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dean off to one side. Dean tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baker swats him away and circles back towards the center. Dean leaves Baker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Baker looks for a takedown but Dean sprawls well. Gerald Dean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Baker. Dean fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Gerald Dean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baker shoots in looking for a takedown but Dean manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Baker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Dean changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Baker fails with a takedown attempt. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Baker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dean sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. As Baker tries to get set, Dean tries to push him back and clinch up but Baker manages to avoid the attempt.#T1# Baker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Dean displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Baker. #TD# Dean drives through with a takedown into Baker's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2# Baker pushes Dean off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Baker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD# Dean shoots in for a takedown and gets it. This has been an exciting period of action! Dean wants to pass to mount but Baker is defending the position. #T2# Baker wants to control but Dean is keeping busy.
It looks like Dean is going to stand back up.
Baker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Baker. We've been informed that Baker has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Dean trying to control but Baker is working from the bottom. #T3# Dean postures up.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Baker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Horrible takedown attempt by Baker or perhaps it was just good defense by Dean, which made it look bad. #TD# Dean closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Baker's guard. Baker striking off his back. #T4# Baker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dean manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SU2# Baker gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2# Baker gets a double leg takedown into Dean's guard. Baker trying to control the position from guard on top but Dean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Baker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dean swivels though and keeps the full guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dean keeping moving, preventing Baker from controlling successfully. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gerald Dean will probably get the nod. That's time! Dean's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Horrible takedown attempt by Baker or perhaps it was just good defense by Dean, which made it look bad. Gerald Dean is winning the standup battle so far. Dean fails with a takedown attempt. Baker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Dean tries to counter by clinching up but Baker breaks away and moves out of range. Baker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Dean tries to counter with a takedown but Baker is quick to defend against it. Gerald Dean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Baker. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dean keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Baker has a takedown stuffed. Dean is looking for a counter combo. Baker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dean defends well and Baker ends up having to push Dean into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T1##TD# Dean shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Baker's guard.#ES2# Baker has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dean off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD# Dean scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Dean trying to control the action but Baker is working from the bottom. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dean wants to stand but Baker has his arm trapped. #SU# Dean stands up. #T2# Baker darts in looking for a takedown but Dean gets double underhooks and turns Baker into the cage. Baker shoots in but Dean avoids the takedown attempt easily. Baker shoots for a takedown but Dean saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD# Dean shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Baker's guard. Baker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dean is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Dean wanted to stand there but Baker had control of the position. Dean will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Baker has Dean pulled in close to control his posture. #T3# Baker is trying to control the position but Dean postures up. Dean is looking to pass into half guard but Baker pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Baker is in guard.#REVB# Baker wants to control from the top but Dean keeps moving. Dean is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Baker shoots in looking for a takedown but Dean manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Baker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Dean is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Baker. Baker shoots for a double leg takedown but Dean sprawls well. He's pushed Baker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Dean lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Baker throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Baker shoots in but no luck this time. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dean shoots in for a double leg but Baker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Dean displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Baker.
And that's the end of the fight! Gerald Dean showed his dominance in that final round. I think Dean has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Paul Baker!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2016 |
#R1# Buttesen looks to clinch #TD# and Taj counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Taj wants to get back to his feet.
Taj controlling the pace. Taj looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Buttesen tries to get to full guard but Taj has control of the leg. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Taj tries to stand but can't do so whilst Buttesen controls his leg. Taj is trying to control the action in half guard but Buttesen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1# Taj is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Buttesen is looking for a sweep. Taj is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Taj performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Taj shoots in for a takedown but Buttesen shows good takedown defense. Buttesen wants to clinch. Taj avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD# Taj shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Taj was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Taj controlling the position from side mount. #T2##SUB# Taj tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Taj has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB# Taj swings around for an armbar but Buttesen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Taj's guard. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Buttesen trying to control but Taj is working from the bottom. Buttesen with a nice head shot there. Buttesen postures up.
Taj 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. Taj throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Buttesen is working Taj over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3##SUB2# Buttesen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Buttesen slips nicely into half guard. Buttesen is thwarting Taj's attempts to control the position. Buttesen is trying to control. Taj wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Buttesen working Taj over with strikes. Taj trying to control from the bottom.
Taj is breathing heavily. Taj tries to kick Buttesen off but Buttesen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2# Buttesen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Taj defends it well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4# Buttesen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2# Buttesen is trying to work for a kimura but Taj is defending well.
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. Buttesen connects with a nice short shot to Taj's temple. #SUB2# Buttesen wants to work for an arm triangle but Taj is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Taj trying to control here.
Buttesen prevents Taj from improving his position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Taj looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikel Buttesen dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Buttesen wants to clinch up but Taj keeps it at a distance. Taj appears to be looking for a big counter. Buttesen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taj paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2# Buttesen clinches up with Taj and pushes him back against the cage. Buttesen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Taj is trying to pull guard but Buttesen has him pressed against the cage.#TD# Taj pulls guard. Buttesen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Buttesen preventing the sweep. Taj preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Buttesen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2# Buttesen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Buttesen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB# Taj is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Buttesen is aware though and is defending well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Buttesen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Buttesen postures up and lands a big shot to Taj's brow. Buttesen wants to control from the top but Taj keeps moving. #ES# Taj pushes Buttesen off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# Buttesen closes the distance looking to clinch #TD# and Taj counters with a single leg into guard. Buttesen didn't expect that. #ES2# Buttesen has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Taj has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. Buttesen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Taj gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Buttesen tries to land a knee to the head but Taj blocks with his arms.
Taj prevents the takedown attempt.
Buttesen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Taj.
Buttesen with a knee to the head.
#T2##BC# Taj breaks the clinch.
#TD# Buttesen gets caught napping as Taj dives in and scores a takedown. Buttesen manages to retain guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2# Buttesen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Taj controlling from the top position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Buttesen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3# Buttesen wants to sweep but no luck. Taj trying to control the position from guard on top but Buttesen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Taj controls from within his opponent's guard. Taj wants to get up but he can't break Buttesen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Taj postures up and lands a big shot to Buttesen's brow. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Buttesen keeping full guard, as Taj tries to pass. Taj trying to stand up but can't free himself from Buttesen's guard.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Taj fails with a takedown attempt. Buttesen is looking for the big counter here. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raj Taj. That's going to take a lot out of him. Buttesen is looking to clinch. Raj Taj is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Buttesen is looking to clinch. Taj circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Buttesen tries to clinch but Taj is having none of it. It looked like Taj was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Buttesen tries to clinch there but Taj circles away.
Taj fires out a quick counter leg kick but Buttesen just manages to avoid it.#TD# Taj closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Buttesen's guard. Buttesen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taj is one step ahead there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Raj Taj will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Buttesen tries to clinch up#TD# and Taj counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Taj trying to control the action but Buttesen is working from the bottom. Ground and pound from Taj. #SU# Taj decides to stand up. Buttesen closes the distance looking to clinch #TD# and Taj counters with a nice double leg into guard. Taj won't allow Buttesen to sweep him here. Taj distracts Buttesen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Taj trying to control but Buttesen is working from the bottom. #T1##SU# Taj gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Taj keeps the fight on the outside. Taj went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Buttesen tries to clinch up but Taj circles away and keeps his distance. As Buttesen tries to get set, Taj tries to push him back and clinch up but Buttesen manages to avoid the attempt.#TD# Taj closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Buttesen's guard. Buttesen keeping moving, preventing Taj from controlling successfully. Taj is fighting to break Buttesen's control of his arms but Buttesen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Taj engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Taj stopping the sweep attempt from Buttesen.#T2##SUB2# Taj content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Buttesen has locked up a guillotine! Buttesen's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Taj is holding on here and Buttesen must be using up a lot of energy. Taj has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Buttesen gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mikel Buttesen! Mikel Buttesen got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2016 |
#R1# Ortiz misses with a body shot.
Ortiz shoots and misses #CL2# and Garcia moves into the clinch. Ortiz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Garcia pulls him back up using the underhooks. Ortiz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Ortiz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Garcia prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lupe Ortiz. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ortiz is looking to break free of the clinch but Garcia has double underhooks. Ortiz is looking to take this one to the mat. Ortiz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Ortiz is trying to pull guard but Garcia turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Ortiz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Garcia pulls him back up using the underhooks. Garcia blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ortiz is trying to break the clinch but Garcia has him pressed against the cage. #BC2# Garcia breaks the clinch.
#TD2# Ortiz gets caught napping as Garcia dives in and scores a takedown. Ortiz manages to retain guard. Garcia wants to stand but Ortiz is controlling his posture from full guard. Ortiz trying to keep a closed guard but Garcia is proving a slippery customer.
#T1# Garcia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Garcia postures up and lands a big shot to Ortiz's brow. Garcia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Garcia wants to pass the guard but Ortiz is keeping the position.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Garcia controlling from the top position. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2# Garcia drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Garcia remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Garcia has eaten all the pies! Ortiz gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T3##SUB2# Garcia wants to finish this one by submission but Ortiz is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Garcia. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Garcia wants to stand but Ortiz is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Garcia won't let Ortiz get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. Garcia controlling from the full mount. Garcia has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ortiz's face.
#T4# Garcia controlling from the full mount. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ortiz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvin Garcia dominated that round. 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##TD2# Garcia decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Ortiz pushes Garcia off but Garcia dives into side control.
Garcia has control of an arm but Ortiz manages to advance to Garcia's back! Ortiz wants to control the position but Garcia frees himself and scrambles - Ortiz manages to regain control in side control.
Ortiz working away. Garcia is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ortiz has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T1# Garcia has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Ortiz working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Garcia tries to escape but Ortiz is in control. Garcia is trying to get back to half guard.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Ortiz wants to control for a moment but Garcia uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. Garcia is trying to stand up here but Ortiz is controlling him well. Garcia moves into full guard.
Garcia wants to get back to his feet but Ortiz is in a dominant position and won't allow it. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ortiz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3##TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Garcia. Ortiz tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. Garcia tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Garcia's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4# Ortiz tries to buck Garcia off but he can't manage it. Garcia controlling his opponent. Garcia is looking to stand but Ortiz has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Alvin Garcia has got the better of the ground game so far. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ortiz is trying desperately to improve position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alvin Garcia will probably get the nod - 10:9. 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##TD2# Garcia scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Ortiz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Garcia tries to stand but his arm is trapped. Garcia not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ortiz trying to hold on to Garcia's head to control him but Garcia postures up.
#T1# Garcia is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Ortiz won't allow Garcia to pass to mount. Garcia seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Garcia drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Ortiz is wriggling around but Garcia manages to pass to half guard.
#T2##REVR# Garcia wants to pass the guard but Ortiz is defending well. Ortiz wants to improve his position but Garcia is controlling well.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Garcia looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Garcia tries to stand and escape but Ortiz actually recovers to full guard. #T3# Garcia wants to stand but Ortiz is controlling his posture from full guard. Garcia slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Garcia looking to pass the guard. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Garcia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Alvin Garcia is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Ortiz looking to control.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Garcia shoots in looking for a takedown but Ortiz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Garcia's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2# Garcia looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Garcia is taking a breather. Ortiz 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.
And that's the end of the fight! Alvin Garcia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Garcia winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:30 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alvin Garcia!
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Event:
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Date: Sep 30, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Jones drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB# Snider is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Snider wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment. #SUB# Snider escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Jones is stalling in the full guard. Jones is in close to Snider's body, working some short punches and elbows. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jones controls from within his opponent's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Snider looking for a sweep. Not yet Snider, not yet. #T1# Snider throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#SUB# Snider has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though. Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB# Snider is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Snider looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there. Snider trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Snider looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Jones controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2# Jones drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Snider manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jones has Snider in his guard.#REVR# Jones is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Snider will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Snider could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T3# Jones has Snider pulled in close to control his posture. Jones striking off his back but it's not causing Snider any problems. Jones 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 referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Jones is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Snider stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. No joy there for Snider, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#TD2# Snider tries to sprawl but Jones drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T4# Snider throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Jones with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Jones trying to mount his opponent but Snider defends it. Jones not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmy Jones dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Snider shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely. And Jones tries to counter it with a takedown but Snider pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2# Jones closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jones is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. Jones preventing the sweep. #T1# Snider being controlled here, momentarily. Snider trying to control the position.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Snider is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Snider trying to control the position.
Snider wants to sweep but no luck. Timmy Jones has got the better of the ground game so far. Jones wants to stand and escape but instead Snider has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard.
#REVB# Jones is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Jones wants to control from the top but Snider keeps moving. #SU2# Snider is working an open guard so Jones takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T3# Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Good leg kick by Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Snider avoids a punch combination nicely.
Snider shoots in but no luck this time. Jones lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Snider backs up against the cage.
#TD2# Jones shoots in and bounces Snider off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Snider keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. #T4# Snider is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Jones sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB# Snider has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Jones has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Snider is proving hard to escape from. Jones 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.
Timmy Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3##TD2# Jones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Snider looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Jones working the head and body with strikes. Snider is not content to let Jones control the position. A control attempt from Snider but he's now mounted! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Snider is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2# Jones is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Snider to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Snider shrugs it off. #T1# Snider is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SU2# Jones is standing up, even though he is in mount. Snider shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2# and Jones moves into the clinch. Jones lands with a light punch inside. #BC2# Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2# Jones closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Snider's guard. Jones content to stall in guard here. #T2##SUB# Snider looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Snider throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Snider is trying to keep Jones in close.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound. Jones is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3# Snider has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle. Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Snider tried to counter with a leg kick but Jones avoided it.#CL2# Jones closes the distance and clinches. #T4# A head punch on the inside from Snider fails to land. #TD2# Jones lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jones content to control rather than advance. Timmy Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB# Snider looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Jones pushes past his half guard into mount! Andreas Snider has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jones lands a heavy elbow.
And that's the end of the fight! Timmy Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Jones 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30 Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timmy Jones!
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Date: Sep 20, 2016 |
#R1# Beezy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away. Jones fires out a quick counter leg kick but Beezy just manages to avoid it.#TD# Jones closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Beezy is being controlled here. #SUB# Jones working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Beezy prevents Jones from moving into mount. Beezy is being controlled here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jones working away. Jones content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Beezy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1# Beezy is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it. #SU# Jones decides to take the fight back to the feet. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones. Despite the aggression on Beezy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Beezy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Beezy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Beezy scores with a punch to the head.#T2# Beezy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones defends well and Beezy ends up having to push Jones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. A low kick from Beezy misses #TD# and Jones counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SU# Beezy is working an open guard so Jones takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Beezy falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD# and Jones counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Beezy! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Beezy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jones's best efforts. Jones keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Jones seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Beezy for as long as he can get away with.#SUB# Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
Beezy trying to control but Jones postures up.
#T3# Jones frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Jones content just to control the position here. Jones dominating with strikes here. Beezy tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Beezy is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. Jones controlling from mount. Beezy tries to hold on but Jones postures up.#T4##SU# Jones stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. A low kick from Beezy is predictable there #TD# so Jones counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2# Beezy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Beezy looks winded! Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmy Jones 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# Beezy misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick misses from Beezy. Beezy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Beezy closes the distance looking to clinch #TD# and Jones counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jones. Beezy trying to control the position.
Beezy tries to strike from the bottom.
Beezy being controlled here, momentarily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Beezy looking to control.
#T1# Beezy being controlled here, momentarily. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Beezy is trying to control the position but Jones postures up. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Timmy Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Beezy throws a poor cross that misses
#TD# and Jones counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Beezy! Beezy is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control. Jones controlling the position. #T2# Beezy is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Beezy trying to remain calm as Jones controls from the top position. Jones continues to stall. Beezy tries to buck Jones off but Jones is having none of it.#SUB# Jones tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jones has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3# Jones happy to just control the position for now. Beezy is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jones is controlling him well. Jones controlling the position. Jones scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Beezy to see if he's OK.#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. Jones scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB# Jones has hold of Beezy's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Beezy seems comfortable defending it but Jones has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Beezy is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Beezy is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Jones couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Timmy Jones!
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Date: Sep 20, 2016 |
#R1# Garcia throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD# Lowe throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Garcia was covering up waiting for the punch and Lowe finishes the takedown easily into guard. Lowe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Lowe is in close to Garcia's body, working some short punches and elbows. Lowe prevents Garcia from getting back to his feet. Garcia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Lowe throws a strike but Garcia rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Lowe wants to stand up but Garcia is controlling him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Garcia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lowe is keeping the position for now. Garcia must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Garcia controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1# Lowe looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Garcia puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Garcia slows the pace down in half guard. Lowe pushes Garcia off looking to stand but Garcia dives back in and keeps control.
Garcia content to control rather than advance. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Let's hope that Garcia has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Lowe could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Lowe pushes Garcia off but Garcia dives into side control.
Garcia slows the pace down. Lowe 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. Lowe is looking for a sweep. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# Garcia tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Alvin Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2# Garcia darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Lowe is trying to stand.
#SUB2# Garcia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lowe trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4# Garcia is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Garcia trying to pass the guard but Lowe defending well. Lowe looks like he's trying to stand up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvin Garcia dominated that 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. #R2##TD2# Garcia shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lowe is trying to defend but Garcia finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Garcia prevents Lowe from standing back up.
Ground and pound from Garcia. Garcia takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Garcia tries to stand and escape but Lowe actually recovers to full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Lowe looking for a guillotine here but Garcia defends easily.
Lowe is looking to stand up but Garcia isn't so interested in that idea. #T1# Garcia is looking to pass into half guard but Lowe pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lowe is in guard.#REVR# Lowe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Garcia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Lowe trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom. Garcia is looking to stand up but Lowe isn't so interested in that idea. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Lowe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Garcia's head. Alvin Garcia has got the better of the ground game so far. Garcia is looking to stand up but Lowe isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Lowe fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2# Garcia closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Garcia stops Lowe from getting back to his feet.
Lowe tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Garcia manages to move to mount!
Lowe tries to hold on but Garcia postures up.#T3# Lowe is looking to improve his position but Garcia isn't that keen on the idea. Garcia has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Garcia controlling from mount. You get the feeling that Lowe really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Lowe is looking to get to half guard.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Lowe gets back to half guard. Lowe wants to stand back up but Garcia manages to pass into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Lowe is trying to get back to half guard. Lowe is trying to control Garcia's posture but Garcia avoids it. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Garcia wants to stand but Lowe has his arm trapped. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvin Garcia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3##TD2# Garcia dives in and scores a takedown into Lowe's guard. Lowe is wriggling around but Garcia manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR##ES# Lowe manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Garcia keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC2# Garcia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Garcia. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lowe can't do much from the bottom here. Garcia controlling the position. #T1# Lowe is trying to get back to half guard. Lowe pushes Garcia away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Garcia gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Garcia tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Lowe is letting Garcia control him for a moment. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Anderson Lowe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2# Garcia looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lowe! Lowe is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Garcia has just dragged him back down to the mat. Garcia is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T3# Lowe tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops. Garcia slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Garcia. Alvin Garcia is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Lowe tries to escape but Garcia has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Garcia slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
And that's the end of the fight! Alvin Garcia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Garcia 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alvin Garcia!
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Date: Sep 20, 2016 |
#R1##TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Reed. Dean wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Reed controlling from side mount. Dean managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Reed.
Reed controls the position from side control. Reed postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dean is looking for a sweep. Dean looks winded! Dean trying to remain calm as Reed controls from the top position. Reed seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dean for as long as he can get away with.#T1# Reed scoring with punches and elbows. Reed just content to control the position. Reed has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Dean tries to buck Reed off but Reed is having none of it.#SUB# Reed tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Reed has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2# Reed scoring with punches from side control. Reed controlling the position from side mount. Reed continues to stall. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Reed looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dean is avoiding damage well.
Dean trying to remain calm as Reed controls from the top position.#T3# Reed working the ground and pound. Reed taking a breather here. Reed 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. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Reed cracks Dean with a big elbow. #T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Reed happy to just control the position for now. Dean taking a bit of punishment here - Reed scoring with strikes. Dean taking a bit of punishment here - Reed scoring with strikes. #SUB# Reed tries for a kimura but Dean is defending well. Reed in side control lands a decent elbow. Reed controlling from side mount. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dean can do anything to dispel that myth. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toney Reed dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Reed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dean moves away.#CL# Reed pushes Dean up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2# Dean pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Dean fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reed avoids it really well and circles away. Reed swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Dean shoots and misses and Reed makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Dean is breathing heavily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dean with a poor takedown and Reed counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Toney Reed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerald Dean. Reed shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dean as he avoids it easily. Dean tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Reed could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD# Reed 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. Toney Reed overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1# Reed looking to control the position here, rather than advance. This is a sustained period of stalling by Reed. Reed lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Reed controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Reed might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Reed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dean paws at him with a jab and circles away. Dean unleashes a big counter combination but Reed bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Dean shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Reed defends it nicely. Gerald Dean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD# Reed dives in and scores a takedown into Dean's guard.#T3# Reed is stalling in the full guard. Reed continues to hold on tight. Dean is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Reed throws a big right hand that misses. Dean being controlled here, momentarily. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Dean displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Reed. Reed stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reed wants it to stay on the feet. Dean swats away the attempt to clinch by Reed.#CL# Reed gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD# Reed manages to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toney Reed dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Dean tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Reed defends well and Dean ends up having to push Reed into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL# Reed clinches up against the cage. Reed jumps guard but Dean turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Reed fails to pull guard.
Dean blocks the elbow strike.
#TD# Reed decides to pull guard. Reed manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dean manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Reed slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Reed missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Dean takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Reed not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. More hug and hope from Reed.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Reed with a flurry of punches that miss. Dean can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Reed controls the pace.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL# Reed has closed the distance and engaged Dean in a clinch.
Reed tries to pull guard but Dean holds him up against the cage and eventually Reed drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toney Reed. That's going to take a lot out of him. Reed tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dean smiles and moves away.
#CL# Reed has Dean up against the cage in a clinch.
#T3# Reed lands a body punch in the clinch. #TD# Reed manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Dean stops Reed from standing up. Reed lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Dean is trying to control the position but Reed postures up. Reed working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Gerald Dean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Reed slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4# Reed's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Reed connects with a couple of short punches. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Reed is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Reed working some strikes from top position. Toney Reed is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Reed is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight! Toney Reed showed his dominance in that final round. Well Reed 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toney Reed!
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Event:
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Date: Sep 20, 2016 |
#R1# Willis keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2# Willis tries to sprawl but Taj drives through with a takedown into half guard. Willis taking some punishment here, with Taj in his half guard. Still in half guard, Taj seems content to control. Taj is keen to just control but Willis is a slippery customer. Taj tries to pass the half guard into mount. Willis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Taj perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Taj is trying to control the action in half guard but Willis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Taj wants to pass to mount but Willis is defending the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Taj is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Willis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Taj. Willis wants to improve his position but Taj is controlling well.
#T1# Willis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Willis missing with punches from the bottom.
Willis manages to get to full guard.
#SUB# Taj got a little sloppy there for a moment and Willis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Taj has managed to get both his arms back between Willis's legs - danger averted. Taj looking to pass the guard. Willis keeping moving, preventing Taj from controlling successfully. Willis looking for a sweep. Not yet Willis, not yet. Willis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Taj loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Taj's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Willis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2# Taj wants to control from the top but Willis keeps moving. Willis scores with a short punch from the bottom. Taj showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Taj must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Willis wants to stand up but Taj is controlling him. Taj controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Willis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Taj trying to control but Willis is working from the bottom. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Taj trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Taj stops Willis from standing up. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Willis looks for a takedown but Taj sprawls well.#T3##TD2# Taj gets a double leg takedown into Willis's guard. Willis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Taj is controlling him. Taj postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Willis tries to strike from the bottom.
Taj wants to stand but Willis has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Willis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Willis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Willis looking to control but Taj passes into half guard.
Willis tries to get to full guard but Taj has control of the leg. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Willis wants to get back to his feet.
Taj wants to pass the guard but Willis is defending well. #T4# Willis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB# Willis looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Taj prevents Willis from improving his position. Taj trying to control from half guard but Willis is working away. #SUB# Taj moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Willis. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES# Willis throws Taj to one side and escapes! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2# Taj drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES# Willis sneaks out the side door and pushes Taj away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raj Taj dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Willis has a takedown stuffed.#TD2# Taj shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Willis is trying to defend but Taj finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Willis tries to kick Taj off but Taj keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Willis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Taj's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Taj's back! Willis is riding his opponent, not letting Taj buck him off. #SUB# Taj fending off the submission attempt from Willis. Taj is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T1# Willis controlling well, preventing Taj from escaping the position.
Gregg Willis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Taj trying to control the action but Willis just sinks the hooks in. Taj tries to break free.
Taj is breathing heavily.#SUB# Willis looking for the choke from the back. #SUB# Willis is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Taj is defending well though. Willis let's go of the attempt for now. Taj breaks Willis's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Willis has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Taj has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Willis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Taj is looking to take a break and control but Willis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2##SU2# Taj stands up and beckons Willis to his feet. #TD2# Taj is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Willis's half guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Willis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Taj is working away from the top position though.#ES# Willis makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Taj misses with a low kick. Willis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD2# Taj closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Willis's guard.#ES# Willis kicks Taj off and gets to his feet. #T3# Willis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Taj on the side of the head. #TD2# Taj drives through with a takedown into guard. Willis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Taj is looking to control Willis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Taj avoid being mounted?#SUB# Willis seems to be working for a kimura but Taj defends the submission attempt. Taj is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB# Willis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Taj is just riding it out for now. Willis eventually gives up the hold. #SUB# Willis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T4# Willis stalling. Taj looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2# Taj looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Willis is taking a breather. Taj 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. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregg Willis dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Taj misses with the body kick and Willis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Willis is defended easily by Taj.#TD2# Taj looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Willis!#ES# Willis bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Willis throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2# Taj closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Willis tries to improve position but can't. #T1##SU2# Taj has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Taj takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2# Taj shoots in and bounces Willis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Willis is looking to stand up but Taj isn't so interested in that idea. Taj would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Taj stopping the sweep attempt from Willis. Willis thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #ES# Willis manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD2# Taj manages to pull guard.
#T2# Willis lands a couple of digs. Taj not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SU# Willis stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL# Willis clinches with his opponent.
#TD# Willis wants the takedown. Taj is fighting it off but Willis persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Taj's guard against the cage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Willis lands a couple of elbows. Willis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Willis prevents Taj from getting back to his feet. Willis showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Willis seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Taj for as long as he can get away with.#T3# Willis distracts Taj with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Willis preventing the sweep. Willis showing good wrestling skills to control the position. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Taj throws a left and a right that both miss
and Willis counters with a one-two to the body. #CL# Willis takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2# Taj gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #T4# Willis keeping moving, preventing Taj from controlling successfully. #SUB# Willis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Willis wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB# Willis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Taj defends it easily. Taj trying to control but Willis is working from the bottom. #SUB# Taj avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Willis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Taj is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight! Gregg Willis showed his dominance in that final round. Well Willis 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregg Willis!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 04, 2016 |
#R1# Garcia takes one to the chin there.#CUT# It looks like Alvin Garcia has been cut. Garcia swinging wildly here.
#CL# Cruz darts in and clinches Garcia up against the cage. Cruz scores with an uppercut up the middle. Nice body punch from Cruz. Cruz lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Garcia to his knees! Cruz keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dominic Cruz! Dominic Cruz decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1# Orwell shoots and misses #TD# and Jones counters with a nice double leg into guard. Orwell looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Jones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Jones has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU# Jones gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Orwell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Orwell wants it to stay on the feet.#T1# Orwell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD# Jones shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Orwell is trying to defend but Jones finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Orwell is looking to get back to is feet but Jones passes into side control.
The referee asks Jones politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jones prefers to stall for the moment though. Jones scores with punches from side control. Jones happy to just control the position for now. #SUB# Jones is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Orwell has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2# Jones takes a little break here. Orwell wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. This is a sustained period of stalling by Jones. Jones's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3# Further stalling from Jones. Jones seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Orwell for as long as he can get away with. Orwell prevents Jones from moving into mount. Jones trying to control the position but Orwell is working away. #SU# Jones decides to stand up, so the ref orders Orwell to his feet. We've been informed that Orwell has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Orwell tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range. Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones feinted with a counter takedown. Jones shoots in for a double leg but Orwell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Orwell with the counter takedown but Jones avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timmy Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Jones decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Jones looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmy Jones dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2##TD# Jones drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Jones won't allow Orwell to sweep him here. Orwell being controlled here, momentarily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Orwell is breathing heavily.#T1# Jones continues to stall. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jones connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB# Jones drops back looking for a leg! Orwell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Orwell manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Orwell's guard. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Nice takedown defense from Orwell. No joy for Jones on that attempt. Orwell moves to clinch but Jones breaks away #TD# and Jones counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T2# Jones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Orwell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3# Jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SU# Orwell is working an open guard so Jones takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Orwell throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD# Jones shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jones showed some decent athleticism there. Still in half guard, Jones seems content to control. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmy Jones 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##TD# Jones shoots in and bounces Orwell off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Orwell wants to stand up but Jones is controlling him. Jones sitting in guard here, content to control. Orwell 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.#SU# Jones gets to his feet. Orwell looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD# Orwell gets caught napping as Jones dives in and scores a takedown. Orwell manages to retain guard.#T1# Jones scoring with some ground and pound. #SU# Jones stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD# Jones shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Orwell is trying to defend but Jones finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Jones passes to full mount! Jones controlling his opponent. #T2# Jones lands a couple of good shots and Orwell has given up his back, trying to escape the position! Jones is landing with strikes. Orwell can't take much more of this. Jones is riding his opponent, not letting Orwell buck him off. #T3# If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Jones is stinking the place up with his stalling. Jones is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Orwell. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped. Jones just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Jones lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Jones.
I would not like to be Orwell right now.
Jones punishes Orwell with strikes from the back mount. Jones just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
George Orwell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Timmy Jones 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!
And that's the end of the fight! Timmy Jones showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27 Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timmy Jones!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1##TD# Neil gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Taj 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. Taj's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Taj 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. Taj wants to pass the guard but Neil is keeping the position.#T1# Taj controlling from the top position. Further stalling from Taj.#SU# Taj gets to his feet. Neil looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Neil lands a two punch combo.
Taj dives in and grabs Neil's left leg, looking for a takedown. Neil pushes down on Taj's head and hops out. Neil fails to land with a series of punches.
Taj is looking to counter the offense by Neil and move into the clinch. David Neil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2# A punch lands to the side of Taj 's head but he takes it in his stride. Taj swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Neil lands with a good body shot. Taj walks into a jab. Taj tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Neil is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Neil bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Taj's head backwards. Taj walks into a jab. Taj shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Neil pinned against the cage. Neil gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Taj tries for a takedown but Neil sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raj Taj. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3# Neil digs a good body shot into Taj's ribs.#TD# Taj drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Taj is breathing heavily. Neil is looking to regain half guard here but Taj keeps moving and retains side control. Taj working away. Neil tries to buck Taj off but Taj is having none of it. Neil is trying to buck Taj off.#T4# Taj staying calm. Taj wants to lay and pray for a moment but Neil keeps working. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Taj fails with a takedown attempt. Taj takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Neil 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# Taj closes this distance looking for a takedown but Neil circles away. Neil scores with a shot to the body.
Neil scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Neil catches Taj with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Neil darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Neil scores with a hook to the body. Taj takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. The fighters circle momentarily. Neil darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Taj shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Neil sprawls well. Neil wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Taj gets slowly back to his feet. Taj will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raj Taj. That's going to take a lot out of him. Neil lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# A shot to the liver by Neil. Beautiful body shot. Neil's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Neil duly obliges. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Taj is defended easily by Neil. Neil has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Neil changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Taj gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Neil digs a good body shot into Taj's ribs. Taj takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Neil lands with a cross. #T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nice body punch from Neil. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Neil, as that shot connected.
Nice uppercut there from Neil. Neil scores with a jab. Neil connects with a nice looking jab.
#ROC2# Taj is rocked! Taj shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Oh Taj is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Neil throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Taj stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Taj seems to have got his legs back now. Neil connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Taj takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Neil throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #KD2# Oooooh!!! Neil has knocked Taj down with a huge combo! Neil steps away and waves a wobbly Taj back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#T3# The crowd cheers as Neil lands an impressive looking overhand right. Taj doesn't seem phased though. Neil scores with a body shot.
Neil lands a slapping body shot.
Neil fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Taj on the side of the head. Neil connects with the punch. Nice shot lands for Neil. David Neil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Neil dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Neil lands with a straight right. Taj didn't see that one coming. Neil comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Neil lands a head shot. Neil works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T4# Neil fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taj looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Neil fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taj looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Neil lands a jab to the head.
Neil with a nice cross. Neil scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Taj doesn't seem bothered though. Neil lands with a nice body punch. Neil connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Neil fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Neil lands a jab to Taj's midsection. Neil jabs Taj right on the nose. Taj blinks but takes it well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Neil 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# Taj walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Neil ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Neil connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Neil throws a series of strikes that have Taj backpedaling.
Taj shoots in but Neil avoids the takedown attempt easily. Taj takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A cross from Neil lands. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Neil scores with a nice right hand.
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! Neil cracks Taj with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. A lazy left from Neil finds it's target.#T1# Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Taj lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Neil has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Neil and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Nice jab there from Neil. Neil listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Neil scores with a nice strike. Neil digs a good hook to Taj's body.
Taj takes a shot right to the bread basket. Neil throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Neil lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Taj has his takedown stuffed and Neil counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2# Neil with a jab. 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! Neil cracks Taj with a right hand to the side of the head. Neil uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Taj has time to react. Taj takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Neil is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Neil connects with the punch. Neil lands a head shot. Neil lands a jab to the head.
Neil lands a two punch combo.
Taj swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Neil counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Neil lands a slapping body shot.
#T3# Neil smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Neil fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Neil bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Neil scores with a jab to the jaw. Neil tests Taj's chin there with a solid looking shot. Neil feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tajs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Taj on the wrong end of a nice hook. Neil scores with a crisp jab that stopped Taj in his tracks. Neil fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Neil feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tajs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Neil comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Neil scores with a jab to the jaw. Taj takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Taj. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raj Taj. That's going to take a lot out of him. Neil takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Neil lands a nice shot that snaps Taj's head back.
Neil scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Taj doesn't seem bothered though. Raj Taj has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! David Neil is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Neil dips to his left and cracks Taj with an uppercut!
And that's the end of the fight! David Neil comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Neil winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 25:30 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 25:30 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Neil!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1# Pochereva just misses with a punch to the body.
Dean lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Dean looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Dean displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pochereva. Dean now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD# Pochereva drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dean wants to get back to his feet but Pochereva is dominant here and he's now got Dean's back! Pochereva missing with strikes from the back. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pochereva trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Dean doesn't escape. #T1##SUB# Pochereva has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Dean! Can he survive? No! He's out! Pochereva gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rostislav Pochereva!
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Event:
DFC Sin City 1
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1##CL# Dippe gets a clinch. Dippe working Jones over with knees to the body. Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dippe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. The referee calls for Dippe to work.
Dippe lands a knee to the body.
Jones looks winded! Dippe stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dippe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dippe connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT# It looks like Timmy Jones has been cut. Dippe has Jones pressed against the cage.
Dippe with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Dippe stalling the fight.
Jones has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dippe seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jones can turn it around. The referee calls for Dippe to work.
Dippe gets a warning from the ref for wasting time. Dippe putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jones in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T1# Dippe slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alexander Dippe. Dippe doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Jones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Dippe tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance. Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dippe defends it well.#CL# Dippe has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Dippe displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jones up against the cage. Dippe scores a nice knee to the body.
Dippe landing knees to the head.
Dippe utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Dippe stalling in the clinch.
Dippe dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Dippe with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T2# Dippe holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dippe is pushing Jones up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Jones takes a shot to the head. Dippe landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action! Dippe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dippe slowing the pace effectively. Dippe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dippe'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. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alexander Dippe.#CL# Jones gets tackled into the cage by Dippe. Dippe maintains the clinch. #T3# Dippe trying to control the position but instead, Jones has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dippe into the cage. Dippe is pushing Jones up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Dippe landing knees to the head.
Dippe scores with a knee to the head.
Dippe scores with a knee to the head.
Dippe misses with a knee to the head. Dippe will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jones up against the cage. Dippe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4# Jones can't break the clinch.
Dippe effectively controlling the action here. Dippe connects with a knee to the head.
Dippe displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jones up against the cage. Come on Dippe - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dippe seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression. Dippe has Jones pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Jones is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Dippe - that's hurt Jones badly! Oh, another knee lands and Jones is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Jones doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Alexander Dippe!
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Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Peon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Garcia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Peon has control of Garcia's left arm, preventing Garcia from doing any damage. Garcia is looking to stand up but Peon won't let him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Garcia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Garcia would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Peon seems keen to control Garcia's posture. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2# Garcia feints and as Peon raises his hands in defense, Garcia changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T2# Peon has his hands on Garcia's head, controlling the position. Garcia wants to stand but Peon has a closed guard, so he can't escape. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Peon holds on and takes a little breather. Peon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Peon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3# Peon is really struggling to control Garcia but he's trying to hold on to the position. Peon has Garcia pulled in close to control his posture. Garcia should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Garcia looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Garcia shoots in but no luck this time. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Garcia is defended easily by Peon. Peon tries to counter with a takedown but Garcia is quick to defend against it.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Garcia shoots in looking for a takedown but Peon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Garcia's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Peon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Paul Peon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvin Garcia. Garcia dives in and grabs Peon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Peon pushes down on Garcia's head and hops out. Peon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Garcia tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Peon defends well and Garcia ends up having to push Peon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Peon appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2# Garcia shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Garcia is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvin Garcia dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Garcia darts in looking for a takedown but Peon gets double underhooks and turns Garcia into the cage. Garcia shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Peon but Peon pushes him off and we're back to square one. Peon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2# Garcia shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Garcia tries to stand and escape but Peon is controlling the position. #T1# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Peon trying to control from the bottom.
Garcia tries to stand and escape but Peon is controlling the position. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Garcia has eaten all the pies! Peon wants to control but Garcia is keeping busy and won't allow it. Peon is holding on to half guard well. Garcia tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Peon. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2# Garcia shoots in and gets a takedown into Peon's guard. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Peon holds on and takes a little breather. Peon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Garcia 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. #T3# Peon is trying to control the position but Garcia postures up. Garcia wants to get up but he can't break Peon's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Garcia sitting in guard here, content to control. Garcia has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Garcia trying to stand up but can't free himself from Peon's guard.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2# Garcia darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Peon trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Peon controlling the position for now. Garcia content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvin Garcia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Garcia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Garcia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Peon is fending him off so far but Garcia persists. Nope, Peon circles away and we're back to standing. Peon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Garcia shoots for a takedown but Peon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Peon appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Paul Peon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvin Garcia. No luck with that takedown attempt from Garcia. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Garcia has a takedown stuffed. Peon attempts a counter takedown but Garcia avoids it well and moves away.#T1##TD2# Garcia closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Peon's guard. Peon seems keen to control Garcia's posture. Peon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Alvin Garcia has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2# Peon trying to control the position.
Peon 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.#T3# Peon has Garcia pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Alvin Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2# Garcia shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Peon manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Peon has Garcia pulled in close to control his posture. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T4# Alvin Garcia is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Garcia wanted to stand there but Peon had control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight! Alvin Garcia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Garcia winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alvin Garcia!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2016 |
#R1##TD# Garcia looking to score a takedown here. Earl is defending well but Garcia drives through and ends up in Earl's guard. Garcia tries to stand but Earl is controlling from the bottom. Garcia content to stall in guard here. Garcia trying to stand up but can't free himself from Earl's guard.#SUB2# Earl is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Garcia is aware though and is defending well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Earl tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1# Garcia wants to stand but Earl is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD# Garcia looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Earl! Garcia tries to stand but Earl is controlling his head. #SU# Garcia decides to stand back up. Garcia avoids the body shot from Earl.
Earl closes the distance and clinches up with Garcia, looking for a takedown. Earl pushes Garcia against the cage but Garcia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T2# Garcia slaps away a takedown attempt from Earl, before circling back to the center of the mat. Garcia half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Earl has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. James Earl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Earl looks winded!#TD# Garcia scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Garcia tries to stand but Earl is controlling his head. Earl is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Garcia asserts his dominance and retains side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Earl tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3# What's Earl going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle. Garcia wants to stand but Earl has his arm trapped. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Earl is looking for a sweep.#REF3# The referee decides to 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. Earl connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Garcia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD# Garcia dives in and scores a takedown into Earl's guard.#ES2# Earl is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Garcia presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. Earl is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Garcia pulls him back up using the underhooks. Alvin Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Earl. Garcia misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Garcia has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Earl keeps control of Garcia as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2# Earl breaks the clinch.
Garcia tries to bum rush Earl with a series of wild strikes but Earl uses good footwork to avoid the assault. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alvin Garcia 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# Earl fails with the takedown.#TD# Garcia scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Garcia wants to stand but Earl is controlling his arm. Garcia really is a fat lump. Garcia taking a breather here. Garcia wants to stand but Earl has his arm trapped. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Earl sneaks back into half guard.#T1# Earl wants to improve his position but Garcia is controlling well.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Earl has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Garcia is working away from the top position though.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Garcia throws a right and a left that Earl avoids nicely. Earl changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Alvin Garcia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2# Earl closes the distance and clinches.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Garcia is working Earl over against the cage. Earl is breathing heavily. Earl tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Garcia just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2# Earl manages to break the clinch.
#TD# Garcia darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Earl is looking to get back to is feet but Garcia passes into side control.
Earl struggling a bit here. Earl tries to improve position but can't. #T3# A control attempt from Earl but he's now mounted! Earl tries to hold on but Garcia pushes him away. Garcia controlling from the full mount. Earl is looking to get to half guard.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Garcia controlling from mount. Earl is trying desperately to improve position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Garcia controlling the pace for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvin Garcia dominated that second round. That's time! Garcia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Garcia shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Earl but Earl pushes him off and we're back to square one. Garcia displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Earl. No luck for Earl with that takedown attempt. Garcia fails with a takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Garcia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Earl takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Earl wants to clinch.#T1##CL2# Earl clinches with his opponent.
#TD2# Earl has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Garcia uses from the top position. Garcia has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2# Earl looking for a guillotine here but Garcia defends easily.
Earl has a closed guard, preventing Garcia from standing up. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Earl looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garcia is one step ahead there. Earl trying to keep a closed guard but Garcia is proving a slippery customer.
Earl working a defensive guard but Garcia passes into half guard.
#T3# Earl has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Garcia is working away from the top position though. Garcia controlling the pace. Earl is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Earl fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Garcia avoids it really well and circles away. Alvin Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Earl.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Earl throws a half hearted mid kick. Garcia fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Earl avoids it really well and circles away. Earl with the counter takedown but Garcia avoids it easily. Earl tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Garcia swivels and escapes. Garcia tries to counter with a takedown but Earl is quick to defend against it.#TD# Garcia shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Earl's guard. Earl is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alvin Garcia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Garcia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. James Earl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Garcia would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Alvin Garcia showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Garcia, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alvin Garcia!
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Event:
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Date: Jun 27, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Jones decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SU2# Jones stands up and beckons Franklin to join him on the feet. #TD2# Jones closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Franklin wants to get back to his feet but Jones is dominant here and he's now got Franklin's back! Franklin tries to break free.
Jones loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Franklin hold on?
#ROC2# Franklin is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jones controls the position. Oh Franklin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Jones is punishing Franklin with some ground and pound. Jones biding his time, controlling Franklin. Jones lands a good shot there. Franklin covers up! Jones smells blood and goes for the finish - the referee warns Franklin to improve his position but he's not intelligently defending himself and the referee has no choice but to step in and end the fight! Jones jumps to his feet and celebrates the important win with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timmy Jones!
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Date: Jun 27, 2016 |
#R1##TD# Gilliam gets a takedown into half guard.#SU# Gilliam stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Dean to get to his feet. #TD2# Gilliam gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dean to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES# Gilliam scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Gilliam enables Dean to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gilliam manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T1##SU2# Dean decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gilliam, up you get! #TD2# Dean 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.#SUB# Gilliam has his foot on Dean's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dean works his way back into a safe position though. Dean trying to control the position from guard on top but Gilliam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Gilliam is looking to stand up but Dean isn't so interested in that idea. Gilliam trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. Dean controlling from the top position. Dean trying to control the position from guard on top but Gilliam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SU2# Gilliam is working an open guard so Dean takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Horrible takedown attempt by Gilliam or perhaps it was just good defense by Dean, which made it look bad. #TD2# Dean shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Dean stops Gilliam from getting back to his feet.
#T3##SUB# Gilliam looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Gilliam tries to roll over but Dean keeps him under control. Dean stops Gilliam from getting back to his feet.
Gilliam wants to control but Dean is keeping busy.
Dean is trying to control. Gilliam wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Dean wants to stand but Gilliam has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Dean closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Gilliam is trying to get back to half guard. Gilliam is trying to control Dean's posture but Dean avoids it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. You can see the frustration on Gilliam's face as Dean controls the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gilliam is looking to reverse the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gerald Dean will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Rudolph Gilliam's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2##CL2# Dean moves into the clinch. Gilliam jumps guard but Dean turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD# Gilliam lands a takedown into guard.
Dean is wriggling around but Gilliam manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dean is trying to stand up here but Gilliam is controlling him well. #SU# Gilliam decides to stand and escape the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Dean. #T1# Dean trying to control the position but Gilliam is working away. Gilliam tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU2# Dean stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL2# Dean closes the distance and clinches. #TD2# Gilliam is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dean is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gilliam to the mat. Gilliam regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Dean must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB# Gilliam looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2##SUB# Gilliam throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SU2# Dean gets to his feet. Gilliam looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Gilliam misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Dean is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD2# Dean shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T3# Gilliam has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dean is working away from the top position though. Gilliam tries to roll over but Dean keeps him under control. Dean wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gilliam keeps working. Dean is taking a breather. Gilliam 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.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Gilliam moves into full guard.
Gilliam really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Gilliam is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SU2# Dean gets to his feet - Gilliam follows without any prompting. Gilliam doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2# and Dean counters into the clinch. Nicely done. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudolph Gilliam. That's going to take a lot out of him. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD# Gilliam pulls guard successfully.
Gilliam working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerald Dean showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Rudolph Gilliam's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3##TD2# Dean decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Dean looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #ES# Gilliam has one foot on Dean's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD2# Dean gets the takedown into side control. #ES# Gilliam explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2# Dean closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gilliam quickly recovers to half guard. Gilliam trying to hold on to Dean's head to control him but Dean postures up.
Rudolph Gilliam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1# Dean stalling. Gilliam is looking to control Dean's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gilliam avoid being mounted? Dean tries to stand but his arm is trapped. Dean is looking to take a break and control but Gilliam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB# Gilliam looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Dean content to control rather than advance. Gilliam is looking to escape.#SU2# Dean decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. Gilliam rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dean moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2# Dean fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gilliam to the ground. Dean is now in Gilliam's guard.#T3##SU2# Dean decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Gilliam shoots in and drives through. Dean sprawls well. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Dean slaps away a takedown attempt from Gilliam, before circling back to the center of the mat. Gilliam blocks a head kick by Dean.
#TD2# Dean feints and as Gilliam raises his hands in defense, Dean changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB# Gilliam looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4##SU2# Dean stands up from guard. Let's bang! Dean lands with a kick to the temple. Gilliam shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #TD2# Dean shoots in and bounces Gilliam off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Dean sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB# Gilliam is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dean defends well.
And that's the end of the fight! Gerald Dean comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Dean 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerald Dean!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Taj scores with a takedown into Bush's guard. Taj trying to control but Bush is working from the bottom. Taj trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bush manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR# A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bush accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Taj has Bush pulled in close to control his posture. Bush throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1# Taj has momentary wrist control but Bush slips an elbow through the middle. Taj is looking to stand up but Bush isn't so interested in that idea. Taj looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bush is one step ahead there. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bush accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Taj avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Bush missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Bush really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Bush postures up.
Bush is working Taj over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Bush working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Taj wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Bush is in close to Taj's body, working some short punches and elbows. Taj working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bush. Taj pulls Bush in close to his closed guard and prevents Bush from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Bush shoots in looking for a takedown but Taj manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bush's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL# Bush has managed to clinch.
#T3# The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD2# Taj gets control of Bush's arms and successfully pulls guard. Taj will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Bush lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Taj is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Bush loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2# Taj has his foot on Bush's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bush works his way back into a safe position though. Bush will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Bush lands a couple of digs.#T4# Taj is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Taj looks winded! Bush throwing strikes but missing. Bush makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Bush missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Bush stands up over Taj, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bush landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2# Taj has an active guard here but Bush has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Bush dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2##CL# Bush closes the distance and pushes Taj back into the cage. Bush throws a punch but it's blocked by Taj. Taj gets underhooks to prevent Bush's takedown attempt.
Taj is trying to break free. Taj being controlled against the cage.#TD2# Taj works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Taj trying to control the position from guard on top but Bush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Taj avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1# Taj pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bush is keeping the position for now. #SUB# Bush escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taj gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Taj wants to control from the top but Bush keeps moving. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB# Bush has his foot on Taj's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taj works his way back into a safe position though. Taj sitting in guard, not really doing much. Taj stands and throws Bush's legs to the side, diving into side control. Bush tries to get back to half guard but can't. Bush is letting Taj control him for a moment. #T3# Bush can't do much from the bottom here. #SU2# Taj stands up. #TD2# Taj changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bush looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Taj is breathing heavily. Taj trying to control the action but Bush is working from the bottom. #T4# You can see the frustration on Bush's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Taj is looking to take a break and control but Bush is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Bush tries to improve position but can't. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Taj wants to control but Bush is keeping him busy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raj Taj 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##CL# Bush takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2# Taj pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2# Taj drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bush tries to strike but it doesn't land. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bush is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Bush can't do much from the bottom here. #T1# Bush tries to buck Taj off but Taj is having none of it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bush struggling a bit here. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. The referee asks Taj politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Taj prefers to stall for the moment though. Bush 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.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Bush is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Taj shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ROC2# Bush is rocked!#SU2# Taj decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. Oh Bush is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Taj avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taj wants to counter the offense by Bush and move into the clinch position.#TD# Bush shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Taj is trying to defend but Bush finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2# Taj has one foot on Bush's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2# Bush gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Taj has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Bush is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Bush can't keep his opponent in guard - Taj advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Taj frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Taj wants to control the pace but Bush is squirming around nicely. Bush can't escape the position.
Bush is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2# Taj wants to finish this one by submission but Bush is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Taj. Bush is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#T3# Taj works his way to his opponent's back.
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.
#SUB2# Bush is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Taj really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Bush.#SUB2# Taj has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Bush is in real trouble here. Taj gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Bush is tapping out! Taj wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Raj Taj!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 26, 2016 |
#R1# Garcia misses with a combination
and Cote counters with a two punch combo. #TD2# Garcia is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cote's half guard. It looks like Garcia is going to stand back up.
Cote tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cote trying to control from the bottom.
Cote is looking for a sweep. Garcia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Cote is looking to control Garcia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cote avoid being mounted? Cote flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T1# The fighters are battling for position here. Cote manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Garcia won't allow Cote to sweep him here. Garcia must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Cote trying to control the position.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2# Garcia throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cote tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Garcia is in Cote's guard. Garcia is standing up over Cote. Cote looks to escape but Garcia dives into side control.
#REVR# Garcia avoids the strikes from the bottom by Cote. Garcia wants to stand but Cote is controlling his arm.#T2# Garcia avoids the strikes from the bottom by Cote. Cote tries to strike but it doesn't land. Cote is trying to control Garcia's posture but Garcia avoids it. Garcia has control of an arm but Cote manages to advance to Garcia's back!#SUB# Cote is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Garcia knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Garcia for a finish. Cote 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. Cote just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB# Garcia defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. #SU2# Garcia stands up from Cote's guard - Garcia perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2# Garcia fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cote to the ground. Garcia is now in Cote's guard. Cote has a closed guard, preventing Garcia from standing up. #T4# Garcia postures up.
Garcia slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Cote. Garcia tries to stand but his arm is trapped. Cote trying to hold on to Garcia's head to control him but Garcia postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Cote wants to get back to full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alvin Garcia 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##TD2# Garcia feints and as Cote raises his hands in defense, Garcia changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Garcia is standing up over Cote. Cote looks to escape but Garcia dives into side control.
Garcia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#REVR# Alvin Garcia has got the better of the ground game so far. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Garcia wants to stand but Cote has his arm trapped. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Garcia has eaten all the pies! Garcia has control of an arm but Cote manages to advance to Garcia's back!#SUB# Cote working for the choke. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Garcia wants to get back to his feet. #T1##SUB# Cote is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Garcia has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. Garcia is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Cote is trying to control but Garcia is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Cote looking to control but Garcia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #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. Garcia is trying to get back to his feet but can't. Cote tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Cote will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB# Cote is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Garcia to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Garcia shrugs it off. Cote thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Cote controlling the pace for now. Garcia is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
#T3# Cote looking to control but Garcia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB# Cote swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Garcia is now in Cote's guard. A big mistake from Cote there, giving up the dominant position! Garcia won't allow Cote to sweep him here. Cote is striking but Garcia is not phased and passes to half guard. Garcia tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T4# Cote tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Cote trying to hold on to Garcia's head to control him but Garcia postures up.
Cote is looking for a sweep. Garcia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Cote trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Garcia closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cote did well to prevent Garcia getting side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jewel Cote 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. This is the final round! #R3# Cote closes the distance and clinches up with Garcia, looking for a takedown. Cote pushes Garcia against the cage but Garcia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2# Garcia shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cote manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Garcia has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cote is proving hard to escape from. Garcia slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Cote. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Garcia tries to stand but can't do so whilst Cote controls his leg. Cote is looking for a sweep. Garcia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1# Cote slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Cote doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Cote will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Cote is striking off his back. Garcia thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard. Garcia wants to stand but Cote has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. Cote misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Cote wants to get back to full guard but Garcia has passed into side control. Garcia tries to stand but Cote is controlling his head. Cote is trying to strike from the bottom but Garcia has passed into full mount. Cote can't escape the position.
Garcia avoids the attempt from Cote to control. Cote swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. #T3# Cote throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. Cote is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes. Cote working to try and regain half guard.
Cote tries to lock up and control but Garcia gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Garcia tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Cote throwing hammer fists to the chest of Garcia. What's that going to do exactly? #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Cote wants to hold on but Garcia pushes him away. Garcia controlling the pace for now. Cote tries to hold on but Garcia pushes him away. Garcia controlling from mount. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Cote throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight! Alvin Garcia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Garcia 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:29 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Alvin Garcia!
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