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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Cocia gets the takedown into side control.
Cocia moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Cocia working away.
Cocia staying calm.#SUB2#
Cocia tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cocia has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bentley is pushing Cocia's head away, looking to escape. Cocia manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cocia staying calm.
Bentley struggling a bit here.#T1#
Bentley is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cocia connects with a decent elbow.
A lull in the action here as Cocia stalls from top position.#SUB2#
Cocia looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Cocia is trying to get an arm triangle but Bentley is defending well.
Bentley wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Cocia wants to stand but Bentley is controlling his arm.
Bentley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bentley wants to get back to his feet but Cocia drags him back down.
Bentley struggling a bit here.
Bentley is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Cocia asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cocia moves into full mount!
Bentley throwing hammer fists to the chest of Cocia. What's that going to do exactly?
Bentley is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Cocia looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Cocia is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bentley can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Bentley regains half guard.
Bentley tries to kick Cocia off but Cocia keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cocia sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Cocia is looking for a kimura but Bentley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cocia to get the leverage. #T3#
Bentley tries to get to full guard but Cocia has control of the leg.
Bentley wants to get back to his feet.
Bentley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cocia is working away from the top position though.
Bentley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cocia scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bentley is trying to control but Cocia passes into side control!
Bentley is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Bentley gets back to half guard.
Cocia not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like Cocia might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T4#
Cocia tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bentley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cocia stops Bentley from getting back to his feet.
Cocia seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cocia seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bentley avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Cocia 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#
Cocia closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD2#
Cocia shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cocia was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cocia is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bentley will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bentley pushes Cocia away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Cocia gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Cocia is staying tight to Bentley's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Bentley is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Bentley manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cocia's best efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cocia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bentley sees it coming and defends easily.
Cocia keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bentley tries to kick Cocia off in order to stand up. Cocia Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T1#
Bentley tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Bentley wants to get back to his feet.
Cocia punches Bentley on the ear.
Cocia just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Cocia is continuing to stall.
The adventures of Cocia the control monster continue. Boring.
Bentley tries to escape but Cocia has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T2#
Cocia is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Bentley is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Cocia connects with a big shot to the side of Bentley's head.
#ROC2#
Bentley is rocked!
Cocia connects with a big shot to the side of Bentley's head.
Oh Bentley is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cocia is landing big shots and Bentley is squirming looking to escape! He can't escape though and the ref jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Cocia!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Howard darts in and clinches Bullock up against the cage.#TD2#
Howard decides to pull guard.
Howard striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Howard will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Bullock throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Howard has his foot on Bullock's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bullock works his way back into a safe position though.
Bullock knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Howard on the ground.
Bullock throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Howard controlling Bullock's posture.
Bullock distracts Howard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Howard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bullock trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Howard seems keen to control Bullock's posture.#T1#
Bullock loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bullock working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Howard's head.
Bullock wants to stand but Howard is controlling his posture from full guard.
Howard working a defensive guard here.
Bullock makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bullock postures up and lands a big shot to Howard's brow. #SUB2#
Howard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bullock doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bullock manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Howard trying to control the position.
Bullock won't allow Howard to sweep him here. #T2#
Bullock has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Howard is proving hard to escape from. #SU#
Bullock gets to his feet. Howard looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Howard falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bullock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Howard is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bullock's half guard.
Bullock trying to hold on to Howard's head to control him but Howard postures up.
Bullock is trying to stand.
#T3#
Howard tries to pass to full mount but Bullock defends it.
Howard stops Bullock from getting back to his feet.
Howard wants to free his trapped foot but Bullock is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bullock keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Howard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bullock's head. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Howard darts in and clinches Bullock up against the cage.#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.
Howard stops a takedown attempt from Bullock.
#BC#
Bullock manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Howard shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bullock napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howard tries to stand but Bullock is controlling his head.
Bullock is not content to let Howard control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES#
Bullock throws Howard to one side and escapes!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chris Howard will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Howard bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Howard cracks Bullock with a big right hand but Bullock just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
You can see the frustration on Bullock's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Howard slows the pace down.
Bullock is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard working the ground and pound.
Howard trying to control the action but Bullock is working from the bottom. #T1#
Howard wants to stand but Bullock is controlling his arm.
Chris Howard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Howard is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bullock will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Let's hope that Howard 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.
Bullock can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Howard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bullock is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Howard moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Bullock tries to escape but Howard is in control.
Howard sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bullock is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Howard trying to control the position but Bullock is working away. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3##TD2#
Howard shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bullock's guard.
Howard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bullock working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Howard.
Howard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Howard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bullock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Howard controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Bullock keeping moving, preventing Howard from controlling successfully.
Howard controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Howard stops Bullock from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bullock fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Howard shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bullock is trying to defend but Howard finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Howard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bullock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Bullock moves out of range of the body kick from Howard.
#TD2#
Howard drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bullock wants to get back to his feet but Howard drags him back down.
Howard controlling the position.
Bullock really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Howard wants to control but Bullock is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T1#
Howard wants to stand but Bullock has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Howard slips nicely into half guard.
Howard slows the pace down in half guard.
Howard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bullock defending well though. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Howard is looking for a kimura but Bullock is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Howard to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Howard is looking for a kimura but Bullock is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Howard to get the leverage.
Bullock wants to get back to his feet.
Howard wants to take a breather but Bullock is having none of it.
Howard is just content to waste time from the top position. Bullock takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Howard wants to control from the top but Bullock keeps moving. #T3#
Howard is looking to stand up but Bullock won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Howard clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Howard manages to pull guard.
#SU#
Bullock decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Howard, up you get! #TD2#
Howard gets a takedown into half guard.
Howard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Howard tries to pass to full mount but Bullock defends it. #T4##SUB#
Bullock looking for a kimura from the bottom but Howard passes into side control!
Howard looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bullock is avoiding damage well.
Howard taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Howard tries for a kimura but Bullock is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Howard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Howard 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Howard!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Oxenford throws a one two combo.
#CL2#
Oxenford clinches up against the cage.
Oxenford wants to break the clinch but can't.
Oxenford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stokes's elbow. #TD2#
Oxenford turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
What's Stokes going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stokes stops Oxenford from passing to mount.
The strikes coming from Oxenford are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB2#
Oxenford tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Stokes being controlled for a moment. #T1#
Who's going to make the next move?
You can see the frustration on Stokes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Oxenford really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stokes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stokes is being controlled here.
Stokes is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Oxenford tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Stokes strikes from the bottom but Oxenford takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Stokes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Oxenford sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Oxenford misses with a head shot.#SUB2#
Oxenford jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Stokes is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Stokes and Oxenford has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T3#
Stokes struggling a bit here.#SU2#
Oxenford stands up and beckons Stokes to his feet. #CL2#
Oxenford instigates a clinch.
Stokes tries to pull guard but Oxenford holds him up against the cage and eventually Stokes drops back down to his feet.
Stokes stalling in the clinch but Oxenford improves position.
Stokes tries to pull guard but Oxenford forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stokes dodges an elbow strike from Oxenford.
#T4##TD2#
Oxenford manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Stokes throws a big right hand that misses.
Oxenford wants to stand up but Stokes is controlling him. #SUB#
Stokes drops back looking for a leg! Oxenford is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oxenford manages to kick Stokes off! Stokes jumps back into Oxenford's guard.
Stokes is looking to work some ground and pound but Oxenford has wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Stokes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Oxenford seems keen to control Stokes's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Oxenford dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Oxenford throws a series of punches but Stokes avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Oxenford rushes Stokes and presses him up against the cage.
Oxenford is trying to maintain a safe position but Stokes gets an underhook and turns Oxenford into the cage.#BC#
Stokes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stokes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Oxenford pinned against the cage. Oxenford gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Oxenford clinches up with Stokes and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Stokes has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Oxenford uses from the top position.
Oxenford is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Stokes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stokes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oxenford.
Stokes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stokes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stokes has his hands on Oxenford's head, controlling the position. #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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Oxenford misses with a hook. Stokes ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Stokes tries to keep at a distance but Oxenford has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stokes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stokes tries to pull guard but Oxenford forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Stokes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Stokes has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Oxenford uses from the top position.
Oxenford wants to control from the top but Stokes keeps moving.
Stokes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Stokes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oxenford is one step ahead there.
Stokes will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oxenford wants to control from the top but Stokes keeps moving.
Stokes wants to sweep but no luck.
Oxenford looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Oxenford trying to control the position from guard on top but Stokes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD2#
Oxenford throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stokes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Oxenford is in Stokes's guard.
Oxenford trying to control but Stokes is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Oxenford stands up from Stokes's guard - Oxenford perhaps looking for a knockout.
Stokes blocks a head kick by Oxenford.
It looked like Stokes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oxenford motions for Stokes to come forward. Oxenford throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stokes shoots in looking for a takedown but Oxenford manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stokes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stokes misses with a low kick.
Oxenford scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#ROC2#
Stokes is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Oxenford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Stokes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Oxenford has closed the distance and engaged Stokes in a clinch.
#CUT2#
It looks like Leo Stokes has been cut.
Oxenford tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stokes fails to pull guard.
Stokes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Oxenford walks away with a smile on his face. Stokes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Oxenford gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Oxenford gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Stokes regains guard.
Oxenford postures up in Stokes's guard and throws a big left but Stokes blocks it.
Oxenford wants to pass the guard but Stokes is keeping the position.
Stokes trying to keep a closed guard but Oxenford is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oxenford content to stall in guard here.
Oxenford must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Oxenford preventing the sweep.
Tim Oxenford has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stokes is trying to keep Oxenford in close.
Stokes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Stokes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stokes postures up.
Stokes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Stokes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Oxenford is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Oxenford has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T2#
Stokes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oxenford wants to pass the guard but Stokes is keeping the position.
Oxenford is still trying to improve position.#SU2#
Oxenford stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Oxenford drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Stokes manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Oxenford takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3##TD2#
Stokes gets caught flat footed, as Oxenford shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Oxenford preventing the sweep.
Stokes is working hard here to advance position.
Oxenford throws a big elbow that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stokes is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Stokes drops back looking for a leg! Oxenford is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oxenford manages to kick Stokes off! Stokes jumps back into Oxenford's guard.
Stokes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Oxenford's head.#T4##SUB#
Stokes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stokes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Oxenford working for a triangle but Stokes defends it easily.
Oxenford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oxenford utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tim Oxenford.
Well Oxenford 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Oxenford!
A very excited looking Tim Oxenford made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Anthony avoids the body shot from Vormon.
#CL2#
Vormon clinches with his opponent.
Anthony is trying to pull guard but Vormon has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Vormon has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Anthony clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
You can see the frustration on Anthony's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Vormon is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Anthony is trying to get back to his feet but Vormon has full control of the position and if anything, Anthony has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Vormon looking for the choke but no joy.
Vormon is landing with strikes from the back. #T1##SUB2#
Vormon working for a choke but Anthony is defending well.
Anthony trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Vormon controlling the positon.
Let's hope that Vormon 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.
Anthony is trying to get back to his feet but Vormon has full control of the position and if anything, Anthony has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Anthony preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Vormon.
Vormon is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T2#
Vormon not allowing Anthony to control his hands.
Anthony wants to get back to his feet.
Vormon biding his time, looking for the opening.
Anthony knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vormon on the ground.
Vormon loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Anthony hold on?
Vormon controls the action.#SUB2#
Vormon working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Anthony might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Anthony just trying to survive but Vormon is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T3#
I would not like to be Anthony right now.
Anthony really is a fat lump.#SUB2#
Vormon 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, Anthony has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
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Vormon working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Anthony is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Vormon has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Anthony taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Franky Vormon!
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