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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1# Naikkorine fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD# Longson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Naikkorine tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Longson is in Naikkorine's guard. Naikkorine keeping moving, preventing Longson from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Naikkorine has his feet on Longson's thighs here. He's pushed Longson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Longson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Finko Naikkorine! A very excited looking Finko Naikkorine 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: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1# Jesus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saunders swats him away and circles back towards the center. Jesus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jesus misses with a body kick. Jesus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saunders swats him away and circles back towards the center. Saunders fails with a takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jesus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Saunders sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Jesus tries to clinch up but Saunders circles away and keeps his distance. Jesus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saunders manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Saunders tries to counter by clinching up but Jesus breaks away and moves out of range.#TD# Saunders throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jesus was covering up waiting for the punch and Saunders finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T1# Jesus 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. Saunders scoring with some ground and pound. Saunders throwing strikes but missing. Saunders postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Saunders is looking to work some ground and pound but Jesus has wrist control.#SUB# Saunders is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Saunders working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Saunders chips away with some ground and pound.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Saunders throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB# Saunders drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Saunders jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Saunders landing with the ground and pound. Saunders in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Jesus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jesus has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Saunders has passed into side control.
Jesus struggling a bit here.#SUB# Saunders tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Saunders has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Saunders lands a nice forearm strike. #T3##SUB# Saunders is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jesus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Jesus tries to bench press Saunders off him but Saunders keeps the position. Saunders staying calm.#SUB# Saunders working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Jesus wants to get back to his feet but Saunders drags him back down.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB# Saunders tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Saunders has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Jesus tries to improve position but can't. Saunders sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jesus is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Saunders tries to score with some ground and pound. Jesus controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Jesus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Saunders wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Jesus is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Saunders tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Saunders laying and praying for a moment but Jesus takes advantage and regains half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyron Saunders dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Saunders throws a head kick but Jesus moves out of range.
Tyron Saunders is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jesus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Saunders sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Jesus doesn't manage to clinch there - Saunders circles away.
Saunders wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Jesus lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Jesus misses with a takedown attempt #CL# and Saunders counters by moving into the clinch. #TD# Saunders gets control of Jesus's arms and successfully pulls guard. Saunders will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Saunders is looking to sweep but instead, Jesus has passed into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Saunders trying to control here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Saunders manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1# Saunders tries to strike from the bottom.
Tyron Saunders overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Jesus wants to control from the top but Saunders keeps moving. Jesus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saunders is keeping the position for now. Saunders 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# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jesus wants to get back to full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Saunders seems to be working for a kimura but Jesus defends the submission attempt. Jesus desperately trying to maintain half guard. Saunders performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2# Jesus is pressing down on Saunders's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Saunders scoring with punches to the head and body. Saunders has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Jesus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Saunders is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jesus can do to turn this around? Saunders throws a big right hand that misses. Saunders throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB# Saunders is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Saunders tries to stand but Jesus is controlling from the bottom. #T3# Jesus looking for a sweep. Not yet Jesus, not yet. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Jesus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Saunders sprawls well. Saunders wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jesus gets slowly back to his feet. Tyron Saunders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Jesus. Jesus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Saunders sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Saunders tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jesus manages to circle out of the way. Jesus is breathing heavily.#TD# Saunders decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Saunders sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jesus defending well though. #T4# Saunders content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Jesus wants to improve his position but Saunders is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Saunders seems content to control. Saunders is thwarting Jesus's attempts to control the position. Nice strikes from Saunders there. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Saunders takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2# Jesus looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Saunders in particular looking to stall. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyron Saunders dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round! #R3# Jesus tries for a takedown but Saunders circles away easily#CL# and Saunders counters by clinching up. #TD# Saunders gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Saunders trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Saunders makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB# Saunders postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jesus is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Saunders, into his guard. #REVB# Saunders manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jesus manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Saunders throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1# Jesus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2# Jesus is looking for a triangle but Saunders pushes his legs off easily.
Saunders working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2# Jesus has an active guard here but Saunders has managed to pass into half guard.
Jesus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB# Saunders seems to be working for a kimura but Jesus defends the submission attempt.#SUB# Saunders wants to work for an arm triangle but Jesus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Saunders looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jesus with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Jesus is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Saunders scores with a couple of nice shots. Ground and pound from Saunders. #SUB# Saunders is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jesus is just riding it out for now. Saunders eventually gives up the hold. Jesus gets back to full guard.
Saunders makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Saunders postures up in Jesus's guard and throws a big left but Jesus blocks it. #SU# Saunders stands and steps away. Jesus gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T3# Saunders stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saunders wants it to stay on the feet.#TD# Saunders fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jesus sprawls well initially but Saunders persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Saunders takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Saunders seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB# Saunders 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.
#SUB# Saunders is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4# Jesus is looking to get back to is feet but Saunders passes into side control.
Jesus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Saunders wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB# Saunders working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB# Saunders tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Saunders has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that's the end of the fight! Tyron Saunders showed his dominance in that final round. Well Saunders 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27 Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27 Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyron Saunders!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1# Mountain fails with the takedown#CL# and Ayers counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Mountain wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD# Ayers ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ayers no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. 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. Ayers is adopting a defensive guard. Ayers continues to stall. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2# Mountain drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ayers manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mountain has Ayers in his guard.#REVR# Ayers working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Mountain has momentary wrist control but Ayers slips an elbow through the middle. Ayers cracks Mountain with a solid left hand.#T2# Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ayers's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Ayers works over Mountain with some ground and pound from guard. Ayers makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Ayers might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Ayers keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mountain's head. Ayers scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Ayers makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2# Mountain is looking for a triangle here but Ayers uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Mountain looks winded! Ayers working the ground and pound.#SU# Ayers decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T3##TD# Ayers shoots in and gets a takedown into Mountain's guard. Mountain is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ayers dives into side control.
Mountain really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ayers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#REVB# Ayers landing a few strikes. Mountain is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ayers connects with a decent elbow. Mountain takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#SUB# Ayers wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mountain, who protects the arm well. #SUB# Ayers in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Mountain is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wilbur Ayers!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1##TD2# Campbell scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. 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.#SUB2# Campbell tries for a kimura but Fuentes is defending well. Fuentes managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Campbell.
Campbell misses with the ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Campbell throws a strike aimed at the side of Fuentes's head but Fuentes avoids it well. Campbell working the head and body with strikes. #CUT2# It looks like King Fuentes has been cut.#SUB2# Campbell goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Fuentes has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Campbell but great work by Fuentes. Fuentes working away. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Campbell might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fuentes haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Fuentes tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T1# Campbell is trying to control Fuentes's posture but Fuentes avoids it. Campbell tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. Campbell tries to reverse the position but Fuentes maintains control. Campbell manages to control the position for a moment. Campbell tries to lock up and control but Fuentes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Campbell slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Campbell is looking to escape. Campbell is pressing down on Fuentes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Campbell controlling Fuentes's posture. Campbell is looking to sweep but instead, Fuentes has passed into half guard.
Campbell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Campbell tries to get to full guard but Fuentes has control of the leg. #T3# Campbell tries to kick Fuentes off but Fuentes keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Fuentes content to control rather than advance. Campbell is pressing down on Fuentes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Fuentes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Campbell wants to improve his position but instead Fuentes has moved into half guard.
Campbell moves into full guard.
Campbell wants to stand and escape but Fuentes is having none of it. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Fuentes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Campbell 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.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Campbell closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fuentes to the mat! Fuentes manages to get full guard. Fuentes is trying to control the position but Campbell postures up. Campbell landing some decent shots from guard. #CUT2# King Fuentes's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Campbell distracts Fuentes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#CUT2# Jeez, King Fuentes's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at King Fuentes's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Amira Campbell!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2019 |
#R1# Jesus fails with a takedown attempt. Sitsongrit tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jesus defends well and Sitsongrit ends up having to push Jesus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Sitsongrit is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jesus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2# Sitsongrit has closed the distance and engaged Jesus in a clinch.
Sitsongrit changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jesus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gabriel Jesus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Showtime Sitsongrit. Jesus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sitsongrit as he jumps to the side. Sitsongrit tries for a takedown but Jesus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Sitsongrit forces Jesus back against the cage and clinches. Sitsongrit is trying to drag Jesus to the mat but Jesus just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Sitsongrit tries to score a body lock takedown but Jesus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T1# Sitsongrit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jesus is defending well for now.#BC2# Sitsongrit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Jesus slaps away a takedown attempt from Sitsongrit, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD# Jesus closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Sitsongrit wants to control but Jesus postures up.#SU# Jesus decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sitsongrit to his feet. Jesus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2# Sitsongrit instigates a clinch. #T2# Jesus tries to circle away but Sitsongrit has him pinned against the cage. Jesus is struggling to control the position. Jesus gets underhooks to prevent Sitsongrit's takedown attempt.
#TD2# Sitsongrit pulls guard effortlessly. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jesus forces his way into half guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Sitsongrit wants to control but Jesus is keeping busy.
Jesus is controlling the pace.
#T3##SUB2# Sitsongrit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jesus pulls his head out easily. Jesus trying to mount his opponent but Sitsongrit defends it. Jesus prevents Sitsongrit from improving his position. Sitsongrit is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Jesus jumps into side control! Sitsongrit tries to bench press Jesus off him but Jesus keeps the position. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Sitsongrit is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Jesus has control of an arm but Sitsongrit manages to advance to Jesus's back! Sitsongrit avoiding Jesus 's attempts to control his hands. Sitsongrit somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Sitsongrit has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. Sitsongrit is trying to stick to Jesus's back but Jesus is turning into Sitsongrit. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sitsongrit's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jesus. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Showtime Sitsongrit will probably get the nod. 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# Sitsongrit bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES# Jesus sneaks out the side door and pushes Sitsongrit away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#CL2# Sitsongrit clinches up against the cage. Jesus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Sitsongrit drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jesus pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sitsongrit fails with a takedown attempt. Jesus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sitsongrit but Sitsongrit pushes him off and we're back to square one. Sitsongrit shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Gabriel Jesus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Showtime Sitsongrit. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Sitsongrit tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jesus defends well and Sitsongrit ends up having to push Jesus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Jesus shoots in for a double leg but Sitsongrit sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T1##CL2# Jesus gets tackled into the cage by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit maintains the clinch. Sitsongrit presses Jesus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Jesus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sitsongrit tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sitsongrit takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Sitsongrit is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Jesus stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sitsongrit wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2# Sitsongrit effectively controlling the action here.#BC2# Sitsongrit breaks from the clinch.
Sitsongrit looks for a takedown but Jesus sprawls well. Jesus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Jesus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sitsongrit sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Sitsongrit is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jesus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2# Sitsongrit takes the fight into the clinch. Sitsongrit keeps control of Jesus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Jesus is trying to pull guard but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage.#T3# Sitsongrit tries for a takedown but Jesus manages to get underhooks.
#BC2# Sitsongrit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice takedown defense from Jesus. No joy for Sitsongrit on that attempt. Jesus dives in and grabs Sitsongrit's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit pushes down on Jesus's head and hops out. Sitsongrit leaves Jesus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. It seemed like Sitsongrit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Sitsongrit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jesus. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Jesus shoots and misses and Sitsongrit counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jesus is lucky that one didn't land flush. Sitsongrit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sitsongrit tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jesus defends well and Sitsongrit ends up having to push Jesus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Jesus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sitsongrit manages to circle out of the way. Sitsongrit closes the distance and clinches up with Jesus, looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit pushes Jesus against the cage but Jesus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T4# Sitsongrit shoots in looking for a takedown but Jesus manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sitsongrit's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick. Sitsongrit throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jesus. #TD# Jesus closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sitsongrit did well to prevent Jesus getting side control. Sitsongrit pushes Jesus off but Jesus dives into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sitsongrit gets back to half guard. Sitsongrit tries to get to full guard but Jesus has control of the leg. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Sitsongrit actively working from the bottom here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Showtime Sitsongrit will probably get the nod - 10:9. 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# Sitsongrit keeps the fight on the outside. Gabriel Jesus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Sitsongrit darts in looking for a takedown but Jesus gets double underhooks and turns Sitsongrit into the cage. Jesus works over Sitsongrit's head and body with a nice combination.#CL2# Sitsongrit gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2# Sitsongrit breaks the clinch.
Sitsongrit fails to land the takedown. Sitsongrit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Jesus throws a big counter combination but Sitsongrit scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Sitsongrit dives in and grabs Jesus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jesus pushes down on Sitsongrit's head and hops out. Gabriel Jesus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Showtime Sitsongrit. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes. Sitsongrit takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Jesus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jesus.#T1# Sitsongrit shoots in but Jesus avoids the takedown attempt easily. Jesus connects with a body shot that sends Sitsongrit's belly button to the back. Jesus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sitsongrit as he avoids it easily. Jesus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sitsongrit circles away quickly and effectively. Jesus moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSitsongrit. Sitsongrit darts in looking for a takedown but Jesus gets double underhooks and turns Sitsongrit into the cage. Sitsongrit lands with a kick to the temple. Jesus shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Jesus closes the distance looking to clinch and Sitsongrit counters with a two punch combo. #T2# Jesus throws a body shot but no joy. Sitsongrit dives in for a single leg takedown but Jesus sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Sitsongrit shoots in for a takedown but Jesus shows good takedown defense. Jesus shoots for a takedown but Sitsongrit saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Sitsongrit tries to clinch there but Jesus circles away.
Sitsongrit shoots in for a double leg but Jesus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Jesus wants to clinch up but Sitsongrit keeps it at a distance.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. 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! Sitsongrit wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Sitsongrit tries to pull guard but Jesus holds him up against the cage and eventually Sitsongrit drops back down to his feet.
Jesus is looking to break free of the clinch but Sitsongrit has double underhooks. #T3# Jesus changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sitsongrit fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jesus fails with the takedown and Sitsongrit counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Sitsongrit darts in looking for a takedown but Jesus gets double underhooks and turns Sitsongrit into the cage. Jesus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sitsongrit swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2# Sitsongrit clinches up with Jesus and pushes him back against the cage. Jesus prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD# Jesus gets control of Sitsongrit's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jesus will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Sitsongrit throws a big right hand that misses. #T4# Sitsongrit wants to get up but he can't break Jesus's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Jesus wants to get back to his feet but Sitsongrit is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Jesus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Sitsongrit wants to stand but Jesus is controlling his posture from full guard. Jesus doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Gabriel Jesus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Showtime Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jesus throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gabriel Jesus. I think Sitsongrit 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29 Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30 Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Showtime Sitsongrit!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2019 |
#R1##CL# Olson clinches with his opponent.
#BC# Olson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Longson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Olson is landing a low percentage of strikes. Longson misses the jab. Olson shoots in looking for a takedown. Longson tries to sprawl out of it but Olson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Longson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Longson misses with a double jab.
Longson blocks a head kick by Olson.
Olson sets himself, and Longson steps forward looking for the clinch! Olson avoids it this time. Longson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Longson slips a jab and a cross from Olson.
Olson with a lazy takedown attempt and Longson counters with a three punch combo that has Olson backing up. Olson nods at Longson to acknowledge the strikes. Longson throws a head kick that misses. Longson jabs Olson to the body, keeping him at a distance. Longson looks winded! Longson misses with a series of wild punches.
Olson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Longson.#T1# Longson shoots in for a double leg but Olson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Olson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Olson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darnell Olson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Longson scores with a head kick. Olson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Olson throws a head kick that misses. As Olson backs off Longson throws a huge counter combo but Olson manages to avoid it all. Longson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL2# Longson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Olson, pushing him back against the cage. Olson tries to pull guard but Longson holds him up against the cage and eventually Olson drops back down to his feet.
Olson fails to pull guard.
Longson tries to stall but Olson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T2# Olson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD# Olson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Longson uses from the top position. Olson pulls Longson in close to prevent any damage. Olson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. This is a sustained period of stalling by Olson. Longson wants to stand but Olson has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3# Olson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Olson wants to sweep here but Longson controlling him for the moment. #SUB# Olson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Longson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Olson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL# Olson has managed to clinch.
#BC# Olson breaks the clinch.
Olson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Longson defends well and Olson ends up having to push Longson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Longson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Longson leaves Olson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL# Olson closes the distance and clinches. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brandon Longson 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# Longson stuffs the takedown attempt from Olson. Olson gets slowly back to his feet. A head kick misses from Longson. Olson shoots in for a takedown but Longson shows good takedown defense. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Longson. Longson fails to land with a series of punches.
Longson tries to bum rush Olson with a series of wild strikes but Olson uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Olson is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Olson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darnell Olson. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Longson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Olson dives in for a single leg takedown but Longson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Longson is breathing heavily. Olson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD# Olson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Longson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Olson is in Longson's guard.#T1# Olson lands a couple of elbows. Longson wants to get back to his feet but Olson is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Olson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Olson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Olson lands a couple of decent looking shots. Olson 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. Longson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Olson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Olson connects with a couple of short punches.#SU# Olson stands and steps away. Longson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Olson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Longson was well out of range. Poor timing from Olson. Brandon Longson seems to be getting the better of the standup. Olson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2# Olson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Longson's waist but Longson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Olson off to one side. Olson tries for a takedown but Longson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Longson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Olson is able to avoid easily. Olson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Longson was well out of range. Poor timing from Olson. Olson throws a sloppy head kick and Longson moves out of range easily. #CL# Olson closes the distance and clinches. Longson tries to break the clinch but Olson is controlling the position. Longson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD# Olson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Longson uses from the top position. Longson wants to stand but Olson is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB# Olson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3# Longson tries to stand but Olson is controlling from the bottom. #SU2# Longson stands up from guard. Let's bang! Longson shoots in but no luck this time. No joy there for Longson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Olson is looking to counter with head kicks. Olson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Longson.
#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. A combination from Longson does no damage. Olson thinks about countering with a head kick. Olson misses with a takedown attempt - Longson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Longson avoids the body shot from Olson.
Longson ducks under a wild hook from Olson. Longson misses with a takedown attempt and Olson counters with a right hand to the body. Horrible takedown attempt by Olson or perhaps it was just good defense by Longson, which made it look bad. Longson unleashes a big counter combination but Olson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Olson fails to land the takedown. Longson unleashes a big counter combination but Olson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Longson throws a sloppy head kick and Olson moves out of range easily. Longson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Olson.
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 Darnell Olson will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3##TD# Olson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Longson to the mat! Longson manages to get full guard. Longson wants to get back to his feet but Olson passes into half guard.
#REVB# Olson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Longson taking some punishment here, with Olson in his half guard. Olson not doing much here.
Olson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Olson working the head and body with strikes. #SUB# Olson is working for a kimura but Longson is defending it quite comfortably.
Olson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Darnell Olson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Longson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Olson winds up and cracks Longson with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SU# Olson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Longson to stand up. Olson shoots in for a double leg but Longson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Olson fails to land the takedown.#CL# Olson instigates a clinch. Olson has Longson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Longson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darnell Olson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Olson pulls guard successfully.
#T2##SU2# Olson is working an open guard so Longson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD# Olson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Longson!#ES2# Longson sneaks out the side door and pushes Olson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Longson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Olson. Olson feinted with a counter takedown. Longson misses with a series of wild punches.
Brandon Longson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Olson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Longson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Olson somewhat.#CL2# Longson has managed to clinch.
#T3# Longson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Olson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Longson prevents it.
#BC2# Longson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Olson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Longson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Olson smiles and moves away.
#CL# Olson moves into range and clinches up with Longson.#T4# Olson is looking to take this one to the mat. Longson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Olson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD# Olson scores with a takedown into Longson's guard. Olson won't allow Longson to get back to his feet. #SU# Olson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL# Olson has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2# Longson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Darnell Olson. I think Olson 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28 Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darnell Olson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2019 |
#R1##TD2# Campbell drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES# Camacho manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Amira Campbell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2# Campbell drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. 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. Campbell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Camacho works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Campbell connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC2# Camacho is rocked! Campbell loads up on a big left hand. Camacho felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Campbell looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Camacho can't hide his disappointment, as Campbell celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amira Campbell!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2019 |
#R1# Mountain misses with a takedown and Tillman counters with a nice leg kick. Mountain fails in his attempt to clinch. Mountain tries to clinch but Tillman is having none of it. #KD2# Mountain lands a big head kick that sends Tillman tumbling to the mat! Mountain takes a step backwards and waves Tillman back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2# It looks like Jesse Tillman has been cut.#TD# Tillman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Mountain is trying to escape back to his feet but Tillman uses the scramble to pass into side control.
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! 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. Mountain seems a little lost for a moment, as Tillman dominates the positioning.#T1##SUB# Tillman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Mountain wants to control but Tillman postures up. Mountain is being controlled here. Tillman really is a fat lump. Tillman lands an elbow. Tillman controlling from side mount. #SU# Tillman stands up. Mountain shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tillman pinned against the cage. Tillman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2# Mountain doesn't manage to clinch there - Tillman circles away.
Tillman throws a big counter combination but Mountain scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Mountain shoots in for a takedown but Tillman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Jesse Tillman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Mountain.#TD# Tillman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Tillman slows the pace down. #SUB# Tillman tries for a kimura but Mountain is defending well. #SUB# Tillman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mountain is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3# Mountain seems a little lost for a moment, as Tillman dominates the positioning. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Tillman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SU# Tillman decides to take the fight back to the feet. Tillman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tillman wants it to stay on the feet. Mountain shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tillman as he jumps to the side. #T4# Mountain shoots and misses #CL# and Tillman counters by moving into the clinch. Tillman has had enough of the clinch but Mountain keeps him there for the moment.#BC# Tillman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Tillman leaves Mountain with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. A counter left hand to the body from Tillman misses its target. Mountain throws a half hearted mid kick. Mountain looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Tillman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Mountain looks winded! Mountain wants to clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Tillman dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jesse Tillman's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Mountain fails in his attempt to clinch. Mountain throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Tillman crashing down! Tillman tries to stagger back to his feet but Mountain just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Tillman asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Mountain!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2019 |
#R1# Horrible takedown attempt by Longson or perhaps it was just good defense by Dillon, which made it look bad. Dillon really is a fat lump. Dillon throws a sloppy head kick and Longson moves out of range easily. Longson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dillon tries to avoid it but Longson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dillon to the ground. Dillon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Dillon seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Longson looks for a takedown but Dillon sprawls well. Dillon seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Cruz Dillon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Longson. Dillon throws a right and a left that Longson avoids nicely. Longson shoots in and drives through. Dillon sprawls well. Dillon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Longson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Brandon Longson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dillon throws a sloppy head kick and Longson moves out of range easily. Dillon misses with a double jab.
Longson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1# Longson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Dillon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Longson!
Dillon stuffs the takedown. Dillon feinted with a counter takedown. Longson looks winded! Dillon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Longson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Dillon thumps Longson with a low kick. Dillon misses with a wild combination.
Longson feints the counter takedown. Dillon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Longson moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Dillon closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T2# Longson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Dillon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Dillon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Longson. Cruz Dillon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Dillon throws a right and a left that both miss. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dillon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL# Dillon moves into the clinch successfully.
Dillon can't get the takedown.
#TD# Dillon ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dillon no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Dillon seems keen to control Longson's posture. Longson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3# Longson looking to sit in guard and control but Dillon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Longson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dillon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Longson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Dillon landing with the ground and pound. Dillon content to stall in guard here. #T4##SU# Longson is working an open guard so Dillon takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Dillon lands a right hook to the body.
Dillon throws a right and a left that both miss. Dillon throws a series of punches but Longson avoids them all with ease. #CL# Dillon gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD# Dillon has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Longson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB# Longson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cruz Dillon 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# Dillon stuffs the takedown. Longson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dillon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Longson somewhat. Longson shoots in and drives through. Dillon sprawls well. Cruz Dillon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Longson. Longson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dillon is fending him off so far but Longson persists. Nope, Dillon circles away and we're back to standing. Dillon misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dillon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Longson is breathing heavily. Dillon throws a series of punches but Longson avoids them all with ease. #T1# Dillon throws a head kick that misses. Despite the aggression on Longson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Dillon throws a right and a left that Longson avoids nicely. Longson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Dillon throws a sloppy head kick and Longson moves out of range easily. Dillon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Longson with a poor takedown and Dillon counters with a three punch combo that has Longson backing up. Longson nods at Dillon to acknowledge the strikes. Dillon throws a sloppy head kick and Longson moves out of range easily. Despite the aggression on Longson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Dillon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Longson circles away quickly and effectively. Cruz Dillon is winning the standup battle so far.#CL# Dillon closes the distance and clinches. Dillon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Longson can do to turn this around? Longson has Dillon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dillon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD# Dillon has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Longson uses from the top position. #T2# Dillon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB# Dillon drops back looking for a leg! Longson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Longson manages to kick Dillon off! Dillon jumps back into Longson's guard. Dillon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SU# Longson is working an open guard so Dillon takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Dillon is looking to slow Longson down with leg kicks. Longson dodges the punch combination from Dillon.
Longson slips a jab and a cross from Dillon.
#CL2# Longson closes the distance and clinches. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Dillon blocks a body shot from Longson. #T4# Dillon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Longson is defending well. Longson gets underhooks to prevent Dillon's takedown attempt.
Longson tries to land a knee to the head but Dillon blocks with his arms.
Dillon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Longson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dillon managing to block the knees to the body from Longson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD# Dillon successfully pulls guard.
Longson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dillon is proving hard to escape from. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cruz Dillon dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round! #R3# Dillon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Longson moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Nice sprawl there from Dillon as Longson shoots in. Longson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dillon swivels and escapes. Longson misses with a takedown and Dillon counters with a left and a right that stings Longson. Cruz Dillon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Longson. A combination from Dillon does no damage. Dillon looks to land a combination but Longson avoids it well. Longson throws a counter combo. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Longson forces Dillon back against the cage and clinches. Longson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD# Dillon pulls guard successfully.
Dillon trying to control the position here. #T1# Dillon'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. Longson wants to stand but Dillon is controlling his posture from full guard. Longson trying to control but Dillon is working from the bottom. #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. Longson throws an elbow that misses. Dillon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Longson's guard. Nice move by Dillon!#REVR# Dillon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Longson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Longson working a defensive guard but Dillon passes into half guard.
#T3# Longson trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB# Dillon 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.
Dillon winds up and cracks Longson with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Dillon trying to control the action but Longson is working from the bottom. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Dillon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Dillon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Longson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Dillon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Dillon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brandon Longson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Cruz Dillon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Longson blocks a head kick by Dillon.
And that's the end of the fight! Cruz Dillon showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dillon, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27 Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cruz Dillon!
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