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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Potts closes the distance and clinches up with Saunders, looking for a takedown. Potts pushes Saunders against the cage but Saunders circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Saunders misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD#
and Potts counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Saunders is wriggling around but Potts manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Potts will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Saunders keeping control of the position.
Potts is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders trying to control from the bottom.
Saunders wants to improve his position but Potts is controlling well.
#T1#
Potts takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Saunders is trying to maintain the position but Potts is very close to passing his half guard.
Saunders is looking to improve his position.
Saunders is looking to control Potts's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Saunders avoid being mounted?
Saunders is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Potts jumps into side control!
Potts working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Potts is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Saunders's shoulder. That is not cool.
Saunders is looking to reverse the position.
Saunders can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Saunders changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Potts tries to avoid it but Saunders manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Potts to the ground. Potts escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Saunders closes this distance looking for a takedown but Potts circles away.
Potts tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Potts fails to land the takedown.#T3#
Saunders dives in for a single leg takedown but Potts sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Felton Potts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Saunders.#TD2#
Saunders closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Potts quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saunders looks winded!
Potts is concentrating on defense, preventing Saunders from advancing position. #SUB#
Potts looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Potts has his hands clasped together around Saunders's back. He's all about the action.
Potts is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Potts wants to control but Saunders is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Potts tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB2#
Saunders is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Potts defends it well.
Saunders wants to take a breather but Potts is having none of it.
Potts trying to hold on to Saunders's head to control him but Saunders postures up.
Potts is refusing to be controlled, as Saunders sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Potts keeping control of the position.
Potts has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Saunders is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felton Potts dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Saunders misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Saunders misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Potts counters with a nice double leg into side control. Saunders won't be happy with that.
Potts in side control lands a decent elbow.
Saunders is looking to regain half guard here but Potts keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Potts working the ground and pound from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potts throws an elbow but Saunders slips to the side and avoids it well.
Potts working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Potts really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Potts takes a little break here. Saunders wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T1#
I wouldn't like to be where Saunders is right now.
You can see the frustration on Saunders's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Potts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saunders can do to turn this around?
Saunders looks to move to half guard but instead Potts has passed into mount! Damn!
Potts sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Potts'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.
Saunders is trying to escape the mount.
Potts is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Saunders can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Potts fails to advance to Saunders's back.
Potts is working hard here to advance position.
Felton Potts overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Saunders is wriggling around trying to escape.
Saunders is still trying to improve position.
Saunders wants to control but Potts is having none of it.
Saunders is breathing heavily.
Potts landing strikes from the mount and Saunders is in trouble!
Potts controlling from mount.
Saunders tries to reverse the position but Potts maintains control.#T4#
Potts landing punches.
Potts controlling the pace for now.
Potts in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Potts takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Potts seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Saunders for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felton Potts dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Saunders looks to land a combination but Potts avoids it well.
Saunders blocks the body kick.
Saunders misses with a low kick.
Saunders with a lazy takedown attempt
and Potts counters with a two punch combo.
Potts tries to clinch but Saunders is having none of it.
Saunders dives in for a single leg takedown but Potts sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Potts appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Saunders avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Potts displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Saunders.
Felton Potts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Saunders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Potts closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Saunders takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Saunders keeps control of Potts as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Potts misses with a knee to the head.
Potts tries to pull guard but Saunders holds him up against the cage and eventually Potts drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Saunders breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Potts tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Saunders defends well and Potts ends up having to push Saunders into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Saunders darts in looking for a takedown but Potts gets double underhooks and turns Saunders into the cage.
Saunders shoots in and drives through. Potts sprawls well.
And Potts counters with a quick kick to the body but Saunders blocks it.#TD#
Potts looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Saunders wants to sweep but no luck.
Potts is working Saunders over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Potts lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Potts 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.
Potts throws a big right hand that misses.
Potts not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Potts in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Saunders shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Potts attempts a counter takedown but Saunders avoids it well and moves away.
Saunders shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Potts counters with a good, hard body kick but Saunders shrugs it off. #T3#
Potts shoots in for a takedown but Saunders shows good takedown defense.
Potts tries to clinch but Saunders is having none of it.
Saunders is looking to clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Saunders goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saunders has Potts pressed against the cage, preventing Potts from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Potts is looking to control Saunders's arms but Saunders gets an underhook and turns him. Now Potts has his back to the cage.
Potts is trying to pull guard but Saunders has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Potts ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Potts no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Saunders missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Potts is trying to control the position but Saunders postures up.
Saunders wants to control from the top but Potts keeps moving.
Potts pulls Saunders in close to prevent any damage.
Potts keeping moving, preventing Saunders from controlling successfully.
Saunders content to stall in guard here.
Potts working a defensive guard here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saunders trying to control the position from guard on top but Potts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Douglas Saunders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Felton Potts is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Saunders throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Potts counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felton Potts showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Potts 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felton Potts!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Evans looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Potts is fending him off so far but Evans persists. Nope, Potts circles away and we're back to standing.
Evans throws a leg kick but Potts checks it.
Potts drops down looking for a counter takedown but Evans sprawls and moves away.
Evans looks for a takedown but Potts sprawls well.#CL2#
Evans rushes Potts and presses him up against the cage.
Evans is struggling to control the position.
Evans is trying to force a seperation but Potts has the dominant position.
Potts tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Potts really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potts jumps guard but Evans stands there with Potts around his waist. Potts gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
Potts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Evans fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Potts is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Felton Potts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Evans.#T1#
Potts is looking to clinch but Evans is avoiding it.
Evans has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Evans looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Potts kicks Evans off and gets to his feet.
Evans tries to score a power double leg takedown but Potts sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Evans somewhat.
An attempted straight right counter from Potts misses the target.
Potts shoots and misses
and Evans counters with a one-two to the body.
Potts stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Potts wants it to stay on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Evans clinches. #T2#
Potts is looking for a takedown.
Potts is trying to maintain a safe position but Evans gets an underhook and turns Potts into the cage.#BC#
Potts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Potts closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Potts wants to control but Evans is keeping him busy.
Evans tries to buck Potts off but Potts is having none of it.
Evans on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Potts slows the pace down. #T3#
Evans is looking for a sweep.
Potts controls the position.
Potts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Evans keeps working.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Evans tries to buck Potts off but Potts is having none of it.
Evans keeps Potts under control for a moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Potts leaves Evans with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Evans shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Potts pinned against the cage. Potts gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Evans displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Potts.
Evans shoots in for a double leg but Potts sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Evans misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Evans looks winded!
Evans looks for a takedown but Potts sprawls well.
Potts swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felton Potts dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Potts closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Potts breaks the clinch.
Evans throws a head kick but Potts moves out of range.
Potts tries to clinch up but Evans circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Evans clinches up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Potts.
Potts can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Potts breaks the clinch.
Mike Evans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Potts as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Potts was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Evans.
Evans throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
Evans moves into range and clinches up with Potts.
Potts is looking to control Evans's arms but Evans gets an underhook and turns him. Now Potts has his back to the cage. #T1#
Potts is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Evans to keep the fight standing.
Potts is looking to take this one to the mat.
Potts jumps guard but Evans stands there with Potts around his waist. Potts gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felton Potts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Potts has him pressed against the cage.
Evans has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Potts avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Potts breaks from the clinch.
Evans tried to score with a low kick but Potts checks it.
Potts fails with the takedown.
Evans will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Potts changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Evans shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Evans must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Evans is breathing heavily.
Evans passes Potts's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
Evans prevents Potts from standing back up.
Potts is trying to control but can't.
Potts tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Potts tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Potts is trying to control but can't.
Potts keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB2#
Evans is trying to work for a kimura but Potts is defending well.
Potts is concentrating on defense, preventing Evans from advancing position.
Potts wants to control but Evans is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SU2#
Evans escapes and gets back to his feet.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but Potts shows good takedown defense.
Potts appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Evans dives in for a single leg takedown but Potts sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Evans gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Potts tries to pull guard but Evans holds him up against the cage and eventually Potts drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Potts manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Potts looking to control.
Evans content to stall in guard here. #SU2#
Evans decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mike Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Evans tries to keep at a distance but Potts has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
Potts goes for a takedown attempt but Evans pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Potts has a takedown stuffed.
Evans shoots in for a double leg but Potts sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Evans looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Evans goes for a double leg but Potts avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Potts continues to drive forward.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Evans wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mike Evans will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Evans is defended easily by Potts.
Potts tries to counter with a takedown but Evans is quick to defend against it.
Evans fails with the takedown.
Potts looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Potts pushes Evans up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Potts breaks the clinch.
Evans shoots in but Potts avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Felton Potts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Evans.#T1#
Potts with a poor takedown
and Evans counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Potts throws a jab when Evans was well out of range.
Despite the aggression on Evans's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Evans dives in and grabs Potts's left leg, looking for a takedown. Potts pushes down on Evans's head and hops out.
Evans takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Potts doesn't manage to clinch there - Evans circles away.
Potts tries to close the distance and clinch up but Evans swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Evans tries to counter by closing the distance.
Evans pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Evans misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Potts wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Potts keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
Evans throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Potts instigates a clinch.
Potts tries to pull guard but Evans forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Potts breaks the clinch.
Evans punishes Potts's body with a nice straight punch.
Evans tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Potts counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Evans shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Potts counters by moving into the clinch. #T3#
Potts is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Evans is defending well.
Potts jumps guard but Evans turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Evans stops a takedown attempt from Potts.
Evans leaning his opponent against the cage.
Potts avoiding damage as Evans throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Potts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Evans.
Potts is looking for a counter combo.
Evans throws a body punch but Potts moves out of range.
Evans fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Potts shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Evans but Evans pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Potts tries to keep at a distance but Evans has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Potts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Evans has a takedown stuffed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felton Potts showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Potts 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felton Potts!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Potts takes a swing at Whaley's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Potts closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Potts tries for a takedown but Whaley manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Potts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Potts instigates a clinch.
Potts is looking to break free of the clinch but Whaley has double underhooks.
Potts really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Potts tries to pull guard but Whaley holds him up against the cage and eventually Potts drops back down to his feet.
Potts jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Whaley walks away with a smile on his face. Potts gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felton Potts. 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.#CL2#
Whaley darts in and clinches Potts up against the cage.
Whaley prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2#
Whaley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1##CL#
Potts drives through and clinches with Whaley against the cage.
Whaley is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Potts is defending well.
Whaley has Potts pressed against the cage, preventing Potts from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Potts successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Potts has an active guard here but Whaley has managed to pass into half guard.
Potts is controlling Whaley's trapped leg to prevent Whaley from advancing to side control.
Potts tries to get to full guard but Whaley has control of the leg.
Whaley wants to free his trapped foot but Potts is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Potts gets back to full guard.
#T2##SUB#
Potts is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Potts keeping moving, preventing Whaley from controlling successfully.
Potts controls Whaley momentarily but Whaley frees himself.
Whaley preventing the sweep.
Potts is trying to control the position but Whaley postures up.
Potts controlling Whaley's posture.
Potts controls Whaley momentarily but Whaley frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Whaley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Potts swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Whaley trying to stand up but can't free himself from Potts's guard.
Potts looking to control.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Whaley looks winded!
Potts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Potts clinches.
Potts wants to break free but Whaley has control.
Potts tries to circle away but Whaley has him pinned against the cage.
Potts wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Whaley prevents Potts from breaking the clinch.
Whaley drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Potts drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Whaley gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Potts looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Whaley wants to take the fight to the mat but Potts manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Potts has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Whaley drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Potts prevents a takedown attempt there.
Whaley keeps control of Potts as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felton Potts dominated that 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.
#R2#
Potts throws a jab when Whaley was well out of range.
Potts slips a jab and a cross from Whaley.
Whaley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Potts moves into the clinch.
Potts has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Potts manages to break the clinch.
Whaley moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL#
Potts rushes Whaley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1##TD#
Potts pulls guard.
Potts trying to control the position.
Potts throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#SUB#
Whaley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Potts has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Whaley has managed to get both his arms back between Potts's legs - danger averted.
Potts has control of Whaley's left arm, preventing Whaley from doing any damage.
Whaley is breathing heavily.
Potts is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Potts working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Whaley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Whaley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Whaley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Potts throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2##SUB#
Potts had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Whaley defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Potts wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Whaley is now in half guard.
Whaley controlling the action here.
Potts trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Still in half guard, Whaley seems content to control.
Potts trying to control here.
Potts is trying to control but Whaley passes into side control!
Potts tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Potts is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Potts is in all sorts of trouble here.
Potts tries to hold on but Whaley postures up.#T4#
Potts is in all sorts of trouble here.
Potts gets back to half guard.
Whaley prevents Potts from improving his position.
Whaley stops Potts from getting back to his feet.
Potts wants to control but Whaley is keeping busy.
Bobby Whaley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Potts is looking to escape.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Potts wants to control but Whaley is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Whaley scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Whaley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Potts displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Whaley. #CL#
Potts moves into the clinch successfully.
Potts jumps guard but Whaley stands there with Potts around his waist. Potts gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Potts pulls guard effortlessly.
Whaley postures up.
Whaley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Potts pulls Whaley in close to his closed guard and prevents Whaley from doing any damage or advancing position.
Potts throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bobby Whaley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown attempt by Potts or perhaps it was just good defense by Whaley, which made it look bad. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Potts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whaley.
Whaley wants to counter with a clinch but Potts pushes him away.#CL#
Potts rushes Whaley and presses him up against the cage.
Potts wants to break the clinch but can't.
Potts is trying to break free.#BC2#
Whaley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Whaley moves into range and clinches up with Potts.
Whaley has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Potts is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T3##BC#
Potts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Potts shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Whaley as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felton Potts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whaley throws a nice looking combination but Potts bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Potts wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
Whaley clinches.
Whaley is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Potts pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Whaley tries to pull guard but Potts won't allow it.
#TD#
Potts decides to pull guard.
Potts is controlling Whaley's posture.#T4##SUB#
Potts working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Whaley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Whaley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Potts tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Whaley trying to control but Potts is working from the bottom.
Potts wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Potts not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whaley wants to control from the top but Potts keeps moving.
Potts controls Whaley momentarily but Whaley frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felton Potts showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Potts 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felton Potts!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Martin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Potts doesn't seem bothered though.
Martin looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Potts shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Martin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Potts lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Potts content to stall in guard here.
Potts chips away with some ground and pound.
Potts is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin pulls Potts in close to prevent any damage.
Potts postures up.
#T1#
Potts trying to stand up but can't free himself from Martin's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Potts slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Potts really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL#
Potts clinches.
Potts slows down the pace here.
#BC#
Potts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Potts decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Martin is looking for a sweep. Potts is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Potts thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Potts in particular looking to stall.
Potts has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Potts thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Martin's head.
Potts keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Potts shoots in and gets a takedown into Martin's guard.
Potts 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.#T3#
Potts loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SU#
Potts gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
Potts clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Potts breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Martin tries to sprawl but Potts drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Martin tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Potts manages to move to mount!
Potts controlling from the full mount.
Potts lands a couple of good shots and Martin has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T4#
Potts is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Potts seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Martin for as long as he can get away with.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Potts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Potts continues to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felton Potts 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##CL#
Potts clinches up against the cage.
Potts wants to break free but Martin has control.
Potts jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Martin walks away with a smile on his face. Potts gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Potts tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Martin defends well and Potts ends up having to push Martin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Martin wants to clinch
and Potts counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Potts shoots in and bounces Martin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Potts won't allow Martin to sweep him here.
Martin is breathing heavily.#T1#
Potts lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Potts showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Potts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Martin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Felton Potts overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Martin is working an open guard so Potts takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Potts throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Martin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Potts is in Martin's guard.
Martin wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Potts manages to pass to side control.
Potts will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2##REVB#
Potts 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.
Potts working Martin over with strikes. #SUB#
Potts seems to be looking for submissions.
Potts controlling the action here. #T3#
Nice strikes from Potts there.
Potts keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Potts working the head and body with strikes. #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.#SU#
Potts decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Potts darts in looking for a takedown but Martin gets double underhooks and turns Potts into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felton Potts. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Potts closes the distance and clinches.
Potts wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Potts pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Martin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Potts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martin wanted to stand there but Potts had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felton Potts dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Potts shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Martin sprawls well. Martin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Potts gets slowly back to his feet.
Martin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Potts has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Potts ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Potts no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potts is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Potts is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Martin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SUB#
Potts looking for a guillotine here but Martin defends easily.
Martin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Martin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Potts lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Potts is stalling in the full guard.
Potts scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Potts looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Potts content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Potts loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SU#
Potts stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Martin gets caught flat footed, as Potts shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Martin wants to hit a switch here but Potts passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Martin there! #T3#
Potts controlling from the full mount.
The referee warns Martin that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Potts looking to control and managing it successfully.
Potts fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Potts controlling from mount. #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.
Potts is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Martin is in real trouble.
Potts has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Martin's body.
Potts'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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Felton Potts showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Potts, 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felton Potts!
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