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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Hanson with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Ogden counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ogden.
Hanson prevents Ogden from breaking the clinch.
Ogden is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hanson is defending well.
Hanson keeps control of Ogden as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hanson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ogden is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ogden avoiding damage.
Hanson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ogden working hard to break the clinch.
Hanson can't break the clinch.
Hanson working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Ogden stalling.
Hanson is trying to break free.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hanson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ogden is keeping busy.
Hanson seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Ogden has Hanson pressed against the cage, preventing Hanson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hanson gets underhooks to prevent Ogden's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Ogden pulls guard successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ogden is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Ogden is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Ogden postures up in Hanson's guard and throws a big left but Hanson blocks it.
Ogden is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanson is looking to stand back up but Ogden counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hanson. #SUB#
Ogden seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Hanson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Leigh Ogden! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Scramstad shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Philips as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Philips closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Philips's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Philips looking for a takedown.
Philips tries to land knees in the clinch but Scramstad avoids the damage to the body.
Philips tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Philips breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Scramstad goes for a double leg but Philips avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Philips continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Scramstad closes the distance and pushes Philips back into the cage.
Philips has Scramstad pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Scramstad manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Everard Philips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scramstad can't break the clinch.
#T1#
Scramstad gets underhooks to prevent Philips's takedown attempt.
Philips has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Scramstad is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Scramstad jumps guard but Philips stands there with Scramstad around his waist. Scramstad gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Philips tries to work over Scramstad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scramstad prevents a takedown attempt there.
Scramstad tries to break the clinch but Philips is controlling the position. #BC#
Philips breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Scramstad tries a head kick but it misses.
Scramstad fails to land the takedown.
Scramstad darts in looking for a takedown but Philips gets double underhooks and turns Scramstad into the cage. #T2##CL#
Philips has Scramstad up against the cage in a clinch.
Scramstad looking for a takedown. #BC#
Philips breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Philips misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Scramstad fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Scramstad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Philips circles away quickly and effectively.
Scramstad throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Philips's waist but Philips gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Scramstad off to one side. #CL#
Philips clinches.
Philips avoiding damage as Scramstad throws knees to the body.
Philips stops a takedown attempt from Scramstad.
#T3#
Come on Philips - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Scramstad is trying to force a seperation but Philips has the dominant position.
Scramstad gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Philips.
Scramstad is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Philips to keep the fight standing.
Philips lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Scramstad looks winded!#BC#
Philips breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scramstad goes for a double leg but Philips avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Philips continues to drive forward.
Philips misses with a series of wild punches.
Scramstad stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Scramstad wants it to stay on the feet.#T4#
Scramstad takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Philips leaves Scramstad with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Philips half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Philips keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Philips went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Philips fails to land the takedown.
Scramstad is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#TD#
Philips darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scramstad is looking for a sweep. Philips is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Everard Philips dominated that round.
That's time! Philips's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Philips stuffs the takedown.
Philips tries to score a power double leg takedown but Scramstad sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Philips somewhat.
Philips throws a right and a left that both miss.
Philips tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Philips shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Scramstad pinned against the cage. Scramstad gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Scramstad changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scramstad tries to score a power double leg takedown but Philips sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Scramstad somewhat.
Philips is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scramstad can do to turn this around?
Philips showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Scramstad.
Everard Philips is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Scramstad misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Everard Philips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Troy Scramstad.
Scramstad tries for a takedown but Philips circles away easily
and Philips counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Philips misses with a right hand
and Scramstad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scramstad fails with an attempt to clinch.
#KD#
Philips lands a big head kick that sends Scramstad tumbling to the mat! Philips takes a step backwards and waves Scramstad back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Scramstad is rocked!#CL#
Philips forces Scramstad back against the cage and clinches.
Scramstad is still on wobbly legs! Can Philips finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Philips pulls guard effortlessly.
Scramstad seems to have recovered his senses.
Philips working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Scramstad.
Philips controls Scramstad momentarily but Scramstad frees himself. #T2#
Philips wants to sweep here but Scramstad controlling him for the moment.
Scramstad being controlled here momentarily.
Scramstad looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Scramstad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Philips on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Philips tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Scramstad stopping the sweep attempt from Philips.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Philips managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Scramstad tries to close the distance and clinch but Philips swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Scramstad swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Philips counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Scramstad tries to pull guard but Philips won't allow it.
#TD#
Philips ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Philips no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Philips wants to sweep but no luck.
Philips is wriggling around but Scramstad manages to pass to half guard.
Philips is looking to control Scramstad's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Philips avoid being mounted?#T4#
Philips is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Scramstad trying to control the action but Philips is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scramstad prevents Philips from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Everard Philips dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Philips misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Scramstad with the counter takedown but Philips avoids it easily.
Philips lands a jab to the head.
Philips moves out of range as Scramstad throws a body kick.
Scramstad tries to close the distance and clinch but Philips swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Philips displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Scramstad.
Everard Philips is winning the standup battle so far.
Philips fails with a takedown attempt.
Scramstad feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scramstad misses with a takedown attempt - Philips sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Philips moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1##BC#
Philips breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Scramstad tries to score a power double leg takedown but Philips sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Scramstad somewhat.
Everard Philips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Troy Scramstad.
Scramstad tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Philips manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Scramstad defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Philips.
Philips misses with a series of wild punches.
No luck for Scramstad with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Philips drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Philips knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Scramstad on the ground.#T2#
Philips trying to control the action but Scramstad is working from the bottom.
Scramstad struggling a bit here.
Philips wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scramstad keeps working.
Scramstad tries to bench press Philips off him but Philips keeps the position.
Philips trying to control the action but Scramstad is working from the bottom. #T3#
Scramstad manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Philips is trying to work for a kimura but Scramstad is defending well.
Scramstad is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Philips seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Scramstad does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scramstad moves into full guard.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Scramstad trying to control the position.
Philips looking to sit in guard and control but Scramstad gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Philips preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Scramstad wants to control from the top but Philips keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Philips trying to control the position.
Troy Scramstad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Everard Philips is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Everard Philips showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Philips 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Everard Philips! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2024 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wibawa.
Wibawa shoots and misses
and Hampton counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hampton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wibawa.
Casey Hampton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Idris Wibawa.#TD#
Hampton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wibawa keeping moving, preventing Hampton from controlling successfully.
Wibawa controls Hampton momentarily but Hampton frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wibawa tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Wibawa trying to control the position here.
Wibawa wants to sweep here but Hampton controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Hampton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wibawa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hampton has managed to get both his arms back between Wibawa's legs - danger averted.
Wibawa working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wibawa wants to clinch up but Hampton keeps it at a distance.
Hampton fails to land the takedown.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hampton moves out of range of the body kick.
Hampton tries to counter with a takedown but Wibawa is quick to defend against it.
Wibawa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wibawa closes the distance and clinches up with Hampton, looking for a takedown. Wibawa pushes Hampton against the cage but Hampton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hampton tries to counter with a takedown but Wibawa is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Hampton shoots in and bounces Wibawa off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wibawa pushes Hampton off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD#
Hampton closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wibawa's guard.
Hampton tries to free his leg and advance position but Wibawa is retaining full guard. #T3#
Wibawa trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Wibawa is looking to sweep but instead, Hampton has passed into half guard.
Wibawa is trying to control but can't.
Hampton trying to mount his opponent but Wibawa defends it.
Hampton trying to control the action but Wibawa is working from the bottom.
Wibawa is looking for a sweep. Hampton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wibawa can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wibawa regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Wibawa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wibawa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wibawa keeping moving, preventing Hampton from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wibawa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hampton is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hampton fails to land the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Casey Hampton will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hampton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Wibawa throws a leg kick #TD#
and Hampton counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wibawa is pulling down on Hampton's head to control his posture.
Casey Hampton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wibawa throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Wibawa keeping full guard, as Hampton tries to pass.
Wibawa wants to stand up but Hampton is controlling him.
Wibawa striking off his back but it's not causing Hampton any problems.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Wibawa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wibawa keeping moving, preventing Hampton from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T1#
Wibawa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Hampton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hampton trying to control but Wibawa is working from the bottom.
Wibawa managing to control the position.
Hampton wants to control from the top but Wibawa keeps moving. #T2#
Hampton looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wibawa holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Hampton 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.
Wibawa is trying to keep Hampton in close.
Hampton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wibawa can do to turn this around?#T3##SUB2#
Wibawa is looking for a triangle but Hampton pushes his legs off easily.
Wibawa looking to control but Hampton passes into half guard.
Hampton is looking to take a break and control but Wibawa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hampton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wibawa defending well though. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick misses from Wibawa.
Wibawa looks for a takedown but Hampton sprawls well.#T4#
Wibawa wants to clinch.
Wibawa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hampton.#TD#
Hampton shoots in and gets a takedown into Wibawa's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Wibawa manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wibawa wants a takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Hampton has picked Wibawa up - he's going for a ride! Hampton dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Wibawa makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Casey Hampton will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hampton leaves Wibawa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wibawa tries to clinch but Hampton is having none of it.
Hampton attempts a counter takedown but Wibawa avoids it well and moves away.
Wibawa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hampton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Wibawa drives through and clinches with Hampton against the cage.
Wibawa is struggling to control the position.
Hampton tries to score a body lock takedown but Wibawa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Wibawa gets control of Hampton's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wibawa will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hampton trying to control the position from guard on top but Wibawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wibawa wants to stand and escape but Hampton is having none of it. #T1#
Wibawa is trying to keep Hampton in close.
Hampton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wibawa is keeping the position for now.
Hampton prevents Wibawa from getting back to his feet.
Hampton wants to control from the top but Wibawa keeps moving.
Wibawa can't keep his opponent in guard - Hampton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wibawa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hampton scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wibawa is trying to get back to full guard.
Hampton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Wibawa is trying to stand back up but Hampton is controlling him
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Hampton looks to land a right hand but Wibawa moved out of range.
Wibawa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hampton tries to avoid it but Wibawa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hampton to the ground. Hampton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Wibawa tries to sprawl but Hampton drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wibawa wants to control the action here but instead Hampton manages to pass to full mount!
Hampton trying to control but Wibawa is having none of it.
Hampton looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hampton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wibawa is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#T4#
Wibawa trying desperately to get to his feet.
Hampton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wibawa is looking to escape.
Wibawa is trying to escape the mount.
Hampton dominating with strikes here.
Idris Wibawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Casey Hampton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wibawa working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Casey Hampton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hampton, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Casey Hampton! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Morris tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nylund swivels and escapes.
A jab lands there for Nylund.
Nylund shoots in looking for a takedown but Morris manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nylund's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice takedown defense from Morris. No joy for Nylund on that attempt.
Morris swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nylund throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Morris's waist but Morris gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nylund off to one side.
Kameron Morris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matis Nylund.
No luck for Morris with that takedown attempt.
Nylund wants to counter with a clinch but Morris pushes him away.
Morris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nylund.
Nylund will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice sprawl there from Morris as Nylund shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morris shoots in looking for a takedown but Nylund manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Morris's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck for Nylund with that takedown attempt.
Morris misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Nylund moves into the clinch.#T1#
Nylund missing with knees to the body.
Morris wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nylund has him pressed against the cage.
Nylund tries to pull guard but Morris won't allow it.
#TD2#
Nylund pulls Morris into guard.
Nylund wants to get back to his feet but Morris is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Morris is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nylund preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Morris wanted to stand there but Nylund had control of the position.
Nylund keeping moving, preventing Morris from controlling successfully.
Nylund looking for a sweep. Not yet Nylund, not yet.
Nylund working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Morris.
Nylund has control of Morris's left arm, preventing Morris from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Nylund has managed to clinch.
Nylund stalls. #T3#
Morris is trying to force a seperation but Nylund has the dominant position.#BC2#
Nylund's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morris shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Nylund counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nylund.
Stalling in the clinch from Nylund.
Morris tries to break the clinch but Nylund is controlling the position.
Nylund effectively controlling the action here.
Morris gets underhooks to prevent Nylund's takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Nylund pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Morris fails with the takedown.
Nylund shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kameron Morris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morris has his takedown stuffed
and Nylund counters with a left and a right that stings Morris.
Nylund shoots in and drives through. Morris sprawls well.
Morris fails with the takedown
and Nylund counters with a nice uppercut.
Morris is breathing heavily.
Morris has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Nylund counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nylund effectively controlling the action here.
Morris wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matis Nylund dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nylund looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Nylund has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Nylund drags the fight down to the ground.
Morris 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.
Nylund is adopting a defensive guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nylund can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nylund 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.
Morris wants to get up but he can't break Nylund's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1#
Nylund is wriggling around but Morris manages to pass to half guard.
Morris wants to stand up but Nylund is controlling the position.
#SU#
Morris decides to stand up. #TD#
Nylund gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nylund uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T2#
Nylund has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Nylund rushes Morris and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Nylund pulls Morris into guard.
#ES2#
Nylund wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Nylund darts in and clinches Morris up against the cage.#BC#
Morris breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Nylund rushes Morris and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Nylund breaks from the clinch.
Morris shoots for a double leg takedown but Nylund sprawls well. He's pushed Morris's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nylund throws a head kick that Morris semi-blocks.
Nylund leaves Morris with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Nylund shoots in looking for a takedown but Morris manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nylund's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Nylund. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Nylund goes for a double leg but Morris avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Morris continues to drive forward.
Morris is looking for a counter combo.
Kameron Morris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matis Nylund.
Nylund fails with the takedown.
Nylund shoots in and drives through. Morris sprawls well.
Morris shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nylund but Nylund pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Morris looks for a takedown but Nylund sprawls well.
Nylund drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Morris defends it well.
Morris gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nylund counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Nylund shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Nylund forces Morris back against the cage and clinches.
Nylund fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nylund lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Morris wants to get back to striking at distance but Nylund won't allow it.
Nylund tries to pull guard but Morris holds him up against the cage and eventually Nylund drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Nylund breaks the clinch.
Morris fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matis Nylund showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Nylund shoots in looking for a takedown. Morris tries to sprawl out of it but Nylund keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Morris manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Morris shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nylund but Nylund pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Morris has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Nylund counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nylund.
Nylund manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Morris stops a takedown attempt from Nylund.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Nylund breaks from the clinch.
#T1##TD2#
Nylund looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nylund trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Morris is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nylund pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Nylund is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nylund lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Morris is looking to escape.
Morris is trying is best to control the position here.
Morris is trying to stand up here but Nylund is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Nylund seems to be looking for submissions.
Nylund not doing much here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Morris scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#T3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nylund has Morris pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Morris manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kameron Morris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matis Nylund.#TD2#
Nylund pulls Morris into guard.
#ES2#
Nylund manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Nylund tries to land knees in the clinch but Morris avoids the damage to the body.
Nylund jumps guard but Morris turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Morris tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Nylund is working for takedown but Morris is calmly controlling the position for now.
Morris wants to take the fight to the mat but Nylund manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nylund stalls.
Morris can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Nylund breaks from the clinch.
Nylund shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Morris sprawls well. Morris wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nylund gets slowly back to his feet.
Kameron Morris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matis Nylund is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morris misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morris sets himself, and Nylund steps forward looking for the clinch! Morris avoids it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matis Nylund comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nylund 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matis Nylund! |
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