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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Raza stuns London with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
London takes one to the chin there.
Raza lands a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from London is defended easily by Raza.
Raza changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Raza lands with a straight right. London didn't see that one coming.
Raza lands a right hook to the body.
Raza jabs at London's body.
London takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Raza is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down London rather than just go for the knockout.
London shoots in for a takedown but Raza shows good takedown defense.
la Raza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
London is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice cross by Raza.
Raza scores with a jab to the body.#KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for Raza and sends London crashing to the mat! Raza follows him down to the mat - London regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #CUT2#
It looks like Jackson London has been cut.
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.
London is trying to maintain the position but Raza is very close to passing his half guard.
Raza is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#T1##SU2#
Raza stands up and beckons London to join him on the feet.
Raza digs a good body shot into London's ribs.
Raza lands with a right hand. #KD2#
Raza catches London napping and connects with a big right hand that sends London to the canvas!
#ROC2#
London is rocked!#SU2#
Raza stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Oh London is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Raza catches London with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and London forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). la Raza!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 20, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Donners has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mathews tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Donners smiles and moves away.
#TD2#
Mathews gets caught flat footed, as Donners shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Donners sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mathews's guard.
Donners not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Donners stalling.
Mathews wants to control but Donners is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mathews preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donners missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Donners slows the pace down in half guard.
Mathews keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Donners tries to stand but can't do so whilst Mathews controls his leg.
Donners prevents Mathews from improving his position.#SUB2#
Donners seems to be working for a kimura but Mathews defends the submission attempt.
Mathews avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Donners.
Mathews preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Mathews wants to control but Donners is keeping busy.
Donners stalling. #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.
Mathews is looking to control Donners's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mathews avoid being mounted?
Donners not doing much here.
#SUB#
Mathews looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mathews tries to roll over but Donners keeps him under control.
Donners slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mathews misses with a double jab
and Donners counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Donners paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Donners looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SU2#
Donners decides to return to a standing position. #TD2#
Donners changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mathews looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Donners content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The strikes coming from Donners are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SU2#
Donners decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mathews to his feet.
Mathews shoots in and drives through. Donners sprawls well.#CL#
Mathews clinches up with Donners and pushes him back against the cage.#T4##TD2#
Donners ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Donners no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#ES2#
Donners has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Mathews has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Donners jumps into guard, dragging Mathews to the mat.
Mathews loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mathews is fighting to break Donners's control of his arms but Donners is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Donners trying to strike off his back.
Donners tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mathews throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Donners works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mathews postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mathews accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mathews is breathing heavily.
Mathews wants to stand and escape but instead Donners has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Donners dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Donners shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mathews napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Mathews throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Mathews wants to clinch up but Donners keeps it at a distance.
Donners scoring well with a low kick there.
Donners scores with a push kick.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Donners. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#KD2#
Donners lands a big head kick that sends Mathews tumbling to the mat! Donners takes a step backwards and waves Mathews back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Mathews is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Daryl Mathews has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Donners rushes Mathews and presses him up against the cage.
Oh Mathews is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Donners pulls guard.
Donners seems keen to control Mathews's posture.
Donners trying to strike off his back.
Mathews wants to stand but Donners is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Donners is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mathews is aware though and is defending well.
Donners lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Donners is breathing heavily.
Donners passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Donners is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mathews has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mathews seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Mathews pushes Donners away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Donners gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SU2#
Donners decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mathews to his feet. #TD2#
Donners closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mathews quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Mathews manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Donners keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Mathews has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Donners is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Donners manages to break the clinch.
Mathews throws a nice looking combination but Donners bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Donners moves into range and clinches up with Mathews.#BC2#
Donners's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2##TD2#
Donners gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Mathews has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Donners is on him like a limpet, forcing Mathews back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mathews is trying to pull guard but Donners has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Donners lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mathews is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Donners keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Donners tries to pass to full mount but Mathews defends it.
Mathews regains full guard. Nicely done.
Donners has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Donners not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Donners drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Donners jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SU2#
Donners stands up from Mathews's guard - Donners perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Donners closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mathews to the mat! Mathews manages to get full guard.
Mathews is pulling down on Donners's head to control his posture.
Donners is pushing down on Mathews's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mathews is fighting to maintain full guard but Donners has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mathews trying to control but Donners postures up.
#T4#
Donners is taking a breather. Mathews 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.
Donners is thwarting Mathews's attempts to control the position.
Donners missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Donners wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Mathews actively working from the bottom here.
Donners content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Donners showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Daryl Mathews's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Donners bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mathews struggling a bit here.
Donners tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mathews's legs.
Donners tries to score with some ground and pound. Mathews controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SU2#
Donners has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathews rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Donners moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch up but Donners swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Donners drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mathews defends it well.
Mathews falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Donners counters by clinching up. #T1##BC2#
Donners manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Mathews tries to sprawl but Donners drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Donners passes to full mount!
Donners fails to take his opponent's back.
Mathews tries to improve his position but instead Donners has taken his back!
I would not like to be Mathews right now.
Mathews can't escape the position.
Mathews rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Mathews wants to control the action here but instead Donners manages to pass to full mount! #T2#
Mathews is trying to escape the mount.
Mathews tries to hold on but Donners postures up.
Donners controlling the position easily from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mathews looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Donners scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Mathews is looking for a way out.
Donners misses with punches from the back. #T3#
Donners is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Donners throwing sloppy strikes.
Donners throwing sloppy strikes.
Mathews trying to control the position but Donners manages to sink in the hooks.
Donnie Donners has got the better of the ground game so far.
Donners controlling well, preventing Mathews from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Donners working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T4#
Mathews trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Mathews is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Donners is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Donners missing with strikes.
I really don't envy Mathews right now.
#SUB2#
Donners has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Mathews has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Donners really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mathews.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Donners working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donnie Donners comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Donners 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donnie Donners!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 20, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Cobb closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cobb is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Cobb is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Samson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Samson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cobb.
Cobb is trying to control the action in half guard but Samson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb wants to pass the guard but Samson is defending well.
Cobb could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cobb with the ground and pound but Samson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Cobb might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cobb trying to control the position from guard on top but Samson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Samson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cobb pushing down on Samson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Cobb is looking for a kimura here.
Cobb not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Samson trying to control but Cobb postures up.
#SUB#
Cobb is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Samson has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Samson wants to get back to his feet.
Cobb is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Samson clinches up with Cobb and pushes him back against the cage.
Cobb lands a nice elbow.
Samson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Samson misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Samson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3##CL2#
Samson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cobb can't break the clinch.
#TD2#
Samson has clasped his hands together around Cobb's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Samson taking a breather here.
Cobb tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cobb manages to work his way to half guard, despite Samson's best efforts.
Cobb is trying to maintain the position but Samson is very close to passing his half guard.
Samson controlling the pace. #T4#
Cobb trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Samson manages to pass to mount!
Cobb is trying desperately to improve position.
Cobb wants to hold on but Samson pushes him away.
Cobb is looking to improve his position but Samson isn't that keen on the idea.
Samson landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cobb wants to control but Samson is having none of it.
BOOM! Samson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Samuel Samson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Samson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cobb tries to kick Samson off in order to stand up. Samson Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Samuel Samson has got the better of the ground game so far.
You can see the frustration on Cobb's face as Samson controls the position.
Samson tries to stand but Cobb is controlling his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samson cracks Cobb with a big elbow.
Cobb tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Samson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Cobb prevents Samson from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Samson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cobb is not content to let Samson control the position.
Cobb tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Samson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Cobb's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Samson working the ground and pound but Cobb is defending the strikes. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Samson working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cobb is looking to regain half guard here but Samson keeps moving and retains side control.
Cobb manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cobb is trying to get back to full guard.
Samson wants to stand but Cobb has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cobb manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Cobb has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Samson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Cobb looking to hit a scissor sweep but Samson is one step ahead there.
Cobb trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Samson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cobb was covering up waiting for the punch and Samson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Samson stays in close to Cobb's body and controls the position. #T4#
Cobb is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cobb looking to hit a scissor sweep but Samson is one step ahead there.
Samson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Samson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Samson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cobb does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cobb wants to control but Samson is keeping busy.
Samson is trying to control the action in half guard but Cobb is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Samson 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#
Cobb wants to clinch up but Samson keeps it at a distance.
Cobb throws a lazy right hand but Samson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Samson tries to counter with a clinch but Cobb shakes him off and moves away.
Samuel Samson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Samson misses with a head kick.
As Samson tries to get set, Cobb tries to push him back and clinch up but Samson manages to avoid the attempt.#TD2#
Samson drives through with a takedown into Cobb's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cobb keeping full guard, as Samson tries to pass.
Cobb wants to sweep but no luck.
Samson postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb keeping moving, preventing Samson from controlling successfully.
Cobb 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##T1#
Samson is refusing to be controlled, as Cobb sits in half guard.
Samson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cobb.
Samson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Samson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Samson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cobb tries to stand but Samson is controlling from the bottom.
Samson is trying to keep Cobb in close.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Samson instigates a clinch. #T3##BC2#
Samson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Samson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cobb's half guard.
Cobb wants to get back to full guard.
Samson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cobb keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Cobb slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cobb has Samson pulled in close to control his posture. #T4##SUB#
Samson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Samson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Samson advances position into side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Samson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cobb has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Samson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Samson 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Samson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Namer shoots in for a double leg but Townsend sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Namer moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Namer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Namer closes the distance and pushes Townsend back into the cage.
Namer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Townsend prevents it.
#TD#
Townsend pulls guard successfully.
Townsend is trying to control the position but Namer postures up.
Namer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Townsend looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Namer puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Townsend wants to get back to his feet.
Namer prevents Townsend from improving his position.
Townsend tries to kick Namer off but Namer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Namer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Townsend keeps working.
Namer throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Townsend to regain full guard.
Namer wants to stand but Townsend has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU2#
Namer stands up from Townsend's guard - Namer perhaps looking for a knockout.
Townsend on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Namer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Townsend appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jeromy Townsend has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of No Namer.#T2#
Townsend stuffs the takedown.
Namer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Namer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Townsend circles away.
Namer fails to land with a series of punches.
Townsend appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Namer tries to close the distance and clinch but Townsend swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Namer closes the distance and clinches.
Townsend tries to land knees in the clinch but Namer avoids the damage to the body.
Namer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Townsend walks away with a smile on his face. Namer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Townsend circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T3##CL2#
Namer moves into range and clinches up with Townsend.
Namer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Townsend fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Namer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Townsend defends it nicely.
No Namer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Namer looks winded!#CL2#
Namer gets a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Townsend tries to score a body lock takedown but Namer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T4#
Townsend tries to pull guard but Namer won't allow it.
Townsend tries to throw a body punch but Namer avoids it by throwing Townsend back against the cage.
Townsend doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Namer looking for a takedown.
Townsend prevents the takedown attempt.
Namer has Townsend pressed against the cage, preventing Townsend from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Townsend really is a fat lump.
Townsend goes for a takedown in the clinch but Namer prevents it.
Namer gets underhooks to prevent Townsend's takedown attempt.
Townsend avoiding damage.
#BC2#
Namer manages to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Namer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Townsend displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Namer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
No Namer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Namer darts in looking for a takedown but Townsend gets double underhooks and turns Namer into the cage.
Namer looks for a takedown but Townsend sprawls well.
Namer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Townsend circles away.
Jeromy Townsend has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of No Namer.
Namer shoots in looking for a takedown. Townsend tries to sprawl out of it but Namer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Townsend manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Townsend stuffs the takedown attempt from Namer. Namer gets slowly back to his feet.
Namer is breathing heavily.
Townsend misses with a few strikes there.
#T1#
Townsend keeps the fight on the outside.
Jeromy Townsend is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Namer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Townsend moves into the clinch successfully.
Namer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Townsend pressing his opponent against the cage.
Townsend has had enough of the clinch but Namer keeps him there for the moment.
Namer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Townsend's efforts to push away.
Townsend is stalling here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Townsend - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Namer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Townsend after a bit of a struggle. #T2#
Townsend jumps guard but Namer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Townsend is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Townsend wants to get back to striking at distance but Namer won't allow it.
Namer wants a takedown but no success here.
Townsend displaying some good clinch control by pressing Namer up against the cage.
Townsend slowing the pace effectively.
Townsend can't break the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Townsend pushes Namer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Namer taking a breather.
Come on Townsend - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC2#
Namer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Namer swats away the attempt to clinch by Townsend.
Namer misses the body punch #TD#
and Townsend counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Townsend.
Townsend lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Townsend wants to stand but Namer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Namer is trying to keep Townsend in close.
Townsend with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Townsend working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Namer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Townsend won't allow Namer to sweep him here.
Townsend landing with the ground and pound. #SU#
Namer is working an open guard so Townsend takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Namer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Townsend's waist but Townsend gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Namer off to one side.
Townsend changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Townsend gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Namer misses with the head strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Townsend digs a right hand into Namer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Namer's gas tank. #TD#
Townsend wants the takedown. Namer is fighting it off but Townsend persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Namer's guard against the cage.
Townsend might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Namer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Townsend defends it easily.
Townsend scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeromy Townsend dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Namer dives in for a single leg takedown but Townsend sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Townsend crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Namer - the referee stops the clock and Townsend gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Namer. Townsend manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Townsend stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Townsend wants to clinch up but Namer keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Namer closes the distance and pushes Townsend back into the cage.
Townsend takes an elbow to the temple.
Townsend trying to stall but Namer improves his position.
Namer jumps guard but Townsend stands there with Namer around his waist. Namer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Townsend is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jeromy Townsend has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of No Namer.
Namer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Townsend tries to circle away but Namer has him pinned against the cage.
Townsend is trying to pull guard but Namer has him pressed against the cage.
Townsend tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Namer's elbow. #T1##BC#
Townsend breaks the clinch.
Townsend circles away from the clinch attempt.
Namer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Namer misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Townsend counters with a shoot takedown. Namer fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2#
Namer is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD#
Townsend turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Townsend manages to end up in side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Townsend grinds an elbow into Namer's temple.
Townsend lands some shots froms side control.#SU#
Townsend decides to stand up, so the ref orders Namer to his feet.
Namer doesn't manage to clinch there - Townsend circles away.
#T2#
Townsend misses with a wild combination.
Namer swings for the body but Townsend moves out of range.
Namer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Townsend pinned against the cage. Townsend gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Townsend gets caught napping as Namer dives in and scores a takedown. Townsend manages to retain guard.#T3#
Townsend looking for a sweep. Not yet Townsend, not yet. #ES#
Townsend pushes Namer off and gets back to his feet.
Namer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Townsend sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Townsend throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Namer pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Namer gets caught flat footed, as Townsend shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Namer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Townsend content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SU#
Townsend stands and steps away. Namer gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T4##CL#
Townsend moves into range and clinches up with Namer.
Townsend has had enough of the clinch but Namer keeps him there for the moment.
Jeromy Townsend has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Townsend's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Namer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Townsend sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Namer somewhat.#CL#
Townsend rushes Namer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeromy Townsend showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Townsend 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeromy Townsend!
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