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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Gardner dodges the punch combination from Matthews.
Matthews stalks Gardner and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gardner's face. Gardner staggers backwards, shaken.
Gardner throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matthews scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gardner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matthews wants to clinch up but Gardner keeps it at a distance.
Matthews throws a series of punches but Gardner avoids them all with ease.
Gardner throws a counter high kick but Matthews was just alert enough to avoid it.
Matthews misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matthews connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Matthews misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matthews tries to clinch up.
It looked like Gardner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Matthews looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gardner tries to roll over but Matthews keeps him under control.
Gardner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Gardner wants to stand and escape but Matthews is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gardner wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Matthews drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gardner manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Matthews has Gardner in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Matthews has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gardner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gardner's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gardner is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Matthews is looking for a triangle here but Gardner uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Gardner really is a fat lump.#T2#
Gardner cracks Matthews with a big right hand but Matthews just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Matthews is trying to work for a sweep but Gardner has mounted him!
Matthews manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Matthews is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gardner pulls his head out easily.
Matthews looks winded!#SUB#
Gardner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Matthews defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gardner winds up and cracks Matthews with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Matthews has hold of Gardner's hands but Gardner slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gardner looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Matthews with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Gardner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Matthews is just riding it out for now. Gardner eventually gives up the hold.
Matthews is looking for a sweep. Gardner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Matthews looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gardner takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Gardner is looking for a kimura here.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Matthews looking for submissions off his back.
Matthews is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gardner scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Matthews actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Gardner 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#
Gardner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Matthews defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hunter Matthews will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Matthews swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gardner appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matthews lands with an uppercut that bounces Gardner off the cage and back into range.
Matthews throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Gardner counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Matthews pulls guard. #SUB2#
Matthews throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gardner escapes and throws Matthews's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Gardner is putting a hurting on Matthews here, landing some big shots from side control.
Matthews is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardner scores with punches from side control.
Gardner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Matthews on the ground.
Matthews is breathing heavily.#T1#
Matthews is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Matthews is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Gardner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Matthews is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Gardner tries for a kimura but Matthews is defending well.
Gardner working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#SUB#
Gardner is trying to get an arm triangle but Matthews is defending well.
Matthews tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gardner wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Gardner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gardner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gardner cracks Matthews with a big elbow.
Gardner is chipping away with strikes.
Matthews is trying to get back to half guard.
Matthews looks to move to half guard but instead Gardner has passed into mount! Damn!
Matthews is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
BOOM! Gardner connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Matthews regains half guard.
Matthews is refusing to be controlled, as Gardner sits in half guard.
Matthews is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Gardner jumps into side control!
Matthews is looking for a sweep.
Matthews is trying to work for a sweep but Gardner has mounted him!
Matthews is working to get back to half guard.
Gardner content just to control the position here. #T4#
Matthews working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Gardner working for a guillotine from mount but Matthews is in no mood to give up.
Gardner connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Gardner fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gardner manages to capitalize on a mistake by Matthews to take his back!
Matthews is taking damage to the body and head. #SUB#
Gardner is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Matthews knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Matthews for a finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryce Gardner dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Matthews smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Matthews throws a series of punches but Gardner moves out of range.
Matthews lands with a nice combination. Gardner backs away looking to recover.
Matthews throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matthews closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Matthews is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gardner.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matthews is looking to reverse the position.
Bryce Gardner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Matthews takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gardner scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Matthews to see if he's OK.#SUB#
Gardner is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Matthews looks calm but he's in trouble here. Gardner gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Matthews is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Gardner lets go of the hold and Matthews can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bryce Gardner!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Gardner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Petrovich avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Petrovich has managed to clinch.
Petrovich is pushing Gardner up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gardner changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Petrovich fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Petrovich darts in and clinches Gardner up against the cage.#T1#
Petrovich holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gardner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Petrovich lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gardner backwards. #TD#
Gardner has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Petrovich uses from the top position.
Gardner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gardner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gardner could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Petrovich not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gardner throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Gardner trying to control the position.
Petrovich wants to stand and escape but instead Gardner has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Petrovich looking to control.
Petrovich has control of Gardner's left arm, preventing Gardner from doing any damage.
Gardner lands a couple of elbows.
Gardner won't allow Petrovich to get back to his feet. #T3#
Petrovich wants to sweep here but Gardner controlling him for the moment.
Gardner 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.
Petrovich looking to control.
#SUB2#
Petrovich looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SU#
Gardner stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Petrovich scores with a kick to the midsection.
Petrovich wants to clinch.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gardner throws a head kick that misses.
Gardner throws a hook but Petrovich avoids it easily.#TD2#
Petrovich closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gardner to the mat! Gardner manages to get full guard.
Gardner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petrovich must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Gardner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Petrovich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petrovich is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tin Petrovich will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Petrovich rushes Gardner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gardner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Petrovich pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Petrovich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petrovich is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gardner is defending well for now.
Petrovich'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.
Petrovich avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Petrovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
No luck for Gardner with that takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Petrovich's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD2#
Petrovich darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Gardner makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
No joy there for Petrovich, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Petrovich closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Gardner tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Petrovich just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryce Gardner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gardner managing to block the knees to the body from Petrovich.
Gardner is trying to pull guard but Petrovich has him pressed against the cage.
Petrovich has a couple of punches blocked by Gardner.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Petrovich manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Petrovich feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Gardner has an active guard here but Petrovich has managed to pass into half guard.
Gardner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Petrovich. #T3#
Gardner wants to control but Petrovich is keeping busy.
Gardner is trying to stand up here but Petrovich is controlling him well.
Petrovich is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Gardner trying to control but Petrovich postures up.
#SUB2#
Petrovich is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gardner has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gardner flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gardner is looking to control Petrovich's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gardner avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tin Petrovich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Petrovich fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gardner sprawls well initially but Petrovich persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Gardner manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Petrovich keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Petrovich is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Petrovich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Petrovich moves in looking to clinch but Gardner pushes him off.
An attempted straight right counter from Gardner misses the target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gardner misses with an attempted mid kick.
#TD#
Gardner is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Petrovich's half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tin Petrovich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! 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##TD#
Gardner is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Petrovich's half guard.
Gardner looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Petrovich with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Petrovich is trying to control but can't.
Petrovich taking some punishment here, with Gardner in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrovich wants to get back to his feet.
Petrovich makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Petrovich.#T1#
Petrovich working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrovich throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Gardner postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Petrovich is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gardner, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Gardner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gardner wants to sweep here but Petrovich controlling him for the moment.
Petrovich missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SU2#
Petrovich stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Petrovich moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Petrovich successfully pulls guard.
#SU#
Gardner gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T3#
Petrovich throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Gardner counters with a shoot takedown. Petrovich fights it but they end up in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gardner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gardner throws a big elbow that misses.
Petrovich looking to control.
#SUB2#
Petrovich looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gardner passes into half guard.
Petrovich trying to control from the bottom.
#T4##SUB#
Gardner in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Petrovich tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gardner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bryce Gardner!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Laston swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gardner.#CUT2#
It looks like Bryce Gardner has been cut.
Gardner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Laston lands a nice hook to Gardner's body. Gardner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gardner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laston.
Gardner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Laston.
Gardner dodges the punch combination from Laston.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gardner.
Laston appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gardner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC2#
Gardner is rocked!
Gardner misses with a body kick.
Oh Gardner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Laston is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Laston walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Gardner drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Laston swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Gardner's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Laston!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Gardner thows a leg kick but Rodas checks it #TD2#
and Rodas counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gardner!
Gardner is trying to improve his position.
Gardner gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Rodas seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Gardner is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Marc Rodas!
After the fight, Marc Rodas was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 19, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Gardner gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Burt to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Burt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Burt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Burt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Burt looking to improve position, pressing down on Gardner's thigh with his hand. Gardner seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Burt paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Burt's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Gardner picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bryce Gardner!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Thompson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Thompson showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Gardner kicks Thompson off and gets back to his feet.#CL#
Gardner closes the distance and clinches.
Gardner is trying to force a seperation but Thompson has the dominant position.#BC#
Gardner breaks the clinch.
Gardner plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gardner goes for a double leg but Thompson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Thompson continues to drive forward.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gardner throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gardner throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD2#
Thompson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Thompson showed some decent athleticism there.
Thompson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gardner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thompson tries to pass to full mount but Gardner defends it. #T1#
Gardner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thompson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thompson's back!
Gardner controlling well, preventing Thompson from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Gardner is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Thompson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Thompson for a finish.
Thompson tries to roll but Gardner sticks to his back.
Gardner doesn't have the hooks in and Thompson manages to turn into his guard.
Thompson looks winded!#T2##SUB#
Gardner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thompson is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Gardner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thompson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gardner throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Gardner is trying to hold Thompson in close to prevent damage but Thompson has managed to pass into half guard.
Gardner trying to control here.
Gardner really is a fat lump.
Thompson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#T3##SUB2#
Thompson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gardner manages to get to full guard.
Gardner managing to control the position.
Gardner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thompson's guard. #REVR##T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gardner preventing the sweep.
Thompson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gardner throwing strikes from guard but Thompson blocks nicely.
Gardner postures up.
Thompson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gardner puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
Gardner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thompson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Thompson is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryce Gardner dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Thompson rushes Gardner and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Gardner breaks from the clinch.
Thompson throws a head kick but Gardner moves out of range.
#TD2#
Thompson drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson stopping the sweep attempt from Gardner.
Gardner has a closed guard, preventing Thompson from standing up.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardner tries to strike from the bottom.
Gardner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thompson can do to turn this around?#T1##SUB#
Thompson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gardner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thompson has managed to get both his arms back between Gardner's legs - danger averted.
Thompson stops Gardner from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Gardner keeps moving.
Gardner doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Thompson wants to get up but he can't break Gardner's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Thompson gets a double leg takedown into Gardner's guard.#ES#
Gardner pushes Thompson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T2#
Thompson throws a head kick but Gardner moves out of range.
Gardner tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thompson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gardner somewhat.
A countering left hand to the body from Thompson misses.
Gardner moves in looking to clinch but Thompson pushes him off.#TD2#
Thompson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gardner napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Gardner throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gardner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thompson feints the counter takedown.#TD#
Gardner shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gardner was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T3##SUB#
Gardner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Thompson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Thompson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thompson is looking to reverse the position.
The strikes coming from Gardner are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Thompson wants to control but Gardner postures up.
Gardner grinds an elbow into Thompson's temple.
Gardner lands a few punches from side control.
Thompson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gardner asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Thompson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gardner connects with a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryce Gardner dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Gardner shoots in but no luck this time.
Chris Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thompson throws a nice looking combination but Gardner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gardner throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #TD#
Gardner shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Thompson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gardner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thompson wants to improve his position but instead Gardner has moved into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardner is thwarting Thompson's attempts to control the position.
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Gardner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thompson sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Gardner working over Thompson with some ground and pound. Thompson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gardner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gardner working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gardner stalling.
Gardner winds up and cracks Thompson with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thompson trying to control but Gardner postures up.
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Gardner maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Thompson could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Gardner has cracked it and Thompson is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Gardner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bryce Gardner!
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