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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 07, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Rutledge gets caught napping as Paul dives in and scores a takedown. Rutledge manages to retain guard.
Rutledge trying to control the position.
Paul looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Paul working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rutledge is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Paul dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutledge is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Paul's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Paul wants to pass to mount but Rutledge is defending the position. #T1##SUB2#
Paul is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rutledge defends it well.
Rutledge wants to improve his position but Paul is controlling well.
Paul perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SU2#
Paul decides to return to a standing position. #CL#
Paul tries to keep at a distance but Rutledge has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Rutledge is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Paul is keeping busy.
Rutledge taking a breather.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rutledge effectively controlling the action here.
Rutledge seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Rutledge is looking to control Paul's arms but Paul gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rutledge has his back to the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Duncan Rutledge.
Paul looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rutledge is fending him off so far but Paul persists. Nope, Rutledge circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Rutledge moves into the clinch successfully.
Rutledge tries to break free but Paul pushes him back against the cage.
Rutledge prevents the takedown attempt.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rutledge is trying to stall.
#T3#
Rutledge wants to get back to striking at distance but Paul won't allow it.
#BC#
Rutledge breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rutledge moves away.
Rutledge tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Paul manages to circle out of the way.
Paul has a takedown stuffed.
Duncan Rutledge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Linus Paul.
Paul looks winded!
Paul throws a head kick that misses.
Paul tries to clinch up.
Rutledge changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rutledge swats away the attempt to clinch by Paul.
Rutledge really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL#
Rutledge closes the distance and clinches.
Rutledge pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC#
Rutledge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rutledge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Paul goes for a double leg but Rutledge avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rutledge continues to drive forward.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paul tries to pull guard but Rutledge forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rutledge is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Paul is defending well.
Paul drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan Rutledge dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Paul tries to close the distance and clinch but Rutledge swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Paul shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rutledge pinned against the cage. Rutledge gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rutledge misses with a kick to the body.
Rutledge circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rutledge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutledge blocks a head kick by Paul.
As Paul tries to get set, Rutledge tries to push him back and clinch up but Paul manages to avoid the attempt.
Paul tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1##CL#
Rutledge pushes Paul up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Rutledge gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Paul regains guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rutledge working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rutledge postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rutledge with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rutledge postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Paul is breathing heavily.
Rutledge missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Paul avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rutledge throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Paul has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rutledge can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rutledge is working Paul over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rutledge loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Rutledge trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rutledge is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Duncan Rutledge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rutledge makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rutledge works over Paul with some ground and pound from guard.
Rutledge missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rutledge with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rutledge's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paul working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rutledge.
Rutledge throws a strike but Paul rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Paul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rutledge trying to keep a closed guard but Paul is proving a slippery customer.
Rutledge looking to control but Paul passes into half guard.
#T3#
Rutledge is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Paul's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Paul's back!#SUB#
Rutledge is looking for the choke from the back position but Paul is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Rutledge working for the choke. #SUB#
Rutledge tightening his grip on Paul, looking for the choke.
Rutledge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paul can do to turn this around?
Paul is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Rutledge is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Paul knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Paul for a finish. #T4##SUB#
Rutledge has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Paul breaks Rutledge's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Paul scoring with punches to the head and body.
Paul trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutledge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paul controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan Rutledge dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Paul fails with a takedown attempt.
A good leg kick by Paul.
Rutledge wants to clinch up but Paul keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Paul gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paul tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paul keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rutledge's efforts to push away.
Rutledge is stalling here.
#BC#
Rutledge breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Paul tries to clinch but Rutledge is having none of it.
Paul fails with a takedown attempt.
Rutledge tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Paul manages to circle out of the way.
Paul takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Rutledge darts in and clinches Paul up against the cage.
Paul throws a punch but it's blocked by Rutledge.
Come on Rutledge - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC#
Rutledge manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Paul shoots in for a takedown but Rutledge shows good takedown defense.
Rutledge half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Duncan Rutledge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Linus Paul.
Paul throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Paul shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rutledge but Rutledge pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Paul shoots in looking for a takedown. Rutledge tries to sprawl out of it but Paul keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rutledge manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Rutledge rushes Paul and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3##TD#
Rutledge has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Paul clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Paul turns into Rutledge and is now in his guard.
Rutledge will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rutledge is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rutledge wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rutledge looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rutledge working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Paul. #T4#
Paul wants to control from the top but Rutledge keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Rutledge pushes Paul off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Paul with a poor takedown
and Rutledge counters with a series of strikes. Paul will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paul has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Rutledge counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Rutledge breaks from the clinch.
Rutledge feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Paul's calf.
Linus Paul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duncan Rutledge is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Paul moves in looking to clinch but Rutledge pushes him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duncan Rutledge showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rutledge 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duncan Rutledge!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 03, 2018 |
#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Paul.#CL2#
Clay tries to keep at a distance but Paul has taken the fight into the clinch.
Paul stalling the fight.
#BC#
Clay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Paul closes the distance and clinches.
Clay jumps guard but Paul stands there with Clay around his waist. Clay gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Paul has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Clay uses from the top position.
Paul has momentary wrist control but Clay slips an elbow through the middle.
Clay is looking to work some ground and pound but Paul has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Paul looking to control.
Clay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Clay throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Clay throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Clay got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paul has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Clay has managed to get both his arms back between Paul's legs - danger averted.
Paul controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clay accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Clay lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Paul working a defensive guard here.
Clay throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Paul tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Paul looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Paul is standing up over Clay. Clay looks to escape but Paul dives into side control.
#REVR#
Clay is trying to get back to his feet.
Paul throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Clay works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Clay keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Clay wants to improve his position but Paul is controlling well.
#T3#
Clay is trying to control but can't.
Clay is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Paul tries to pass to full mount but Clay defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clay is trying to stand.
#ES#
Clay has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Paul is on him like a limpet, forcing Clay back against the cage.#BC2#
Paul pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paul avoids the head kick by Clay.
#T4#
Paul avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Paul takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#TD2#
Paul shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Paul is keen to just control but Clay is a slippery customer.
Paul wants to stand up but Clay is controlling the position.
Clay controlling the position well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clay wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Linus Paul will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Paul throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Clay tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Paul is in Clay's guard.
Paul wants to control from the top but Clay keeps moving.
Paul has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Clay is proving hard to escape from.
Clay is trying to control the position but Paul postures up.
Clay wants to get back to his feet but Paul is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Paul has passed into side control.
#SUB2#
Paul thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1##SUB2#
Paul wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Clay, who protects the arm well.
Clay tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Clay's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Clay is just holding on here. Paul manages to take his back.
Clay is trying to get back to his feet but Paul has full control of the position and if anything, Clay has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Paul is not going to allow Clay to sit and survive in this position. #T2#
Clay is trying to get back to his feet but Paul has full control of the position and if anything, Clay has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Clay tries to escape but Paul has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
A lull in the action here.
Clay wants to get back to his feet.
A lull in the action here.
Paul biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T3#
Paul controlling well, preventing Clay from escaping the position.
Paul slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The referee is taking a good look at Clay as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Paul!
#SUB2#
Paul looking to break Clay's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Clay remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Paul will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Clay is keeping busy.
Paul keeps control of the position as Clay tries to break free.
#T4#
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Clay showing good submission defense here.
Clay is trying to get back to his feet but Paul has full control of the position and if anything, Clay has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Clay is trying to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paul has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Clay.
Paul has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clay wants to escape the position.
Paul is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Linus Paul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Paul goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Clay misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Paul counters by moving into the clinch.
Clay has Paul pressed against the cage.
Paul avoiding damage as Clay throws knees to the body.
#TD2#
Paul pulls Clay into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paul looking for a sweep. Not yet Paul, not yet.
Clay scoring with some ground and pound.
Clay distracts Paul with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Clay throwing strikes from guard but Paul blocks nicely. #T1#
Clay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Paul looking to control.
Paul lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Clay looking for a sweep. Not yet Clay, not yet.
Clay wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Paul looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Paul stands up over Clay, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Clay keeping moving, preventing Paul from controlling successfully.
Paul forces his way into half guard.
Paul trying to control the action but Clay is working from the bottom.
Clay preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Clay pushes Paul off looking to stand but Paul dives back in and keeps control.
#T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Clay lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CL2#
Paul rushes Clay and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Clay manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clay. Paul does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Paul has closed the distance and engaged Clay in a clinch.
Good body shot from Clay.
#BC2#
Paul's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Virgil Clay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Paul darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T4#
Clay avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Paul.
Clay is trying to stand up here but Paul is controlling him well.
Paul trying to mount his opponent but Clay defends it.
Clay is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Virgil Clay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Linus Paul is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Clay looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Linus Paul comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Paul winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Linus Paul!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Paul clinches.
Brooks really is a fat lump.
Brooks with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Paul prevents a takedown attempt there.
Brooks gets through Paul's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD#
Brooks jumps into guard, dragging Paul to the mat.
Paul is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Paul trying to control but Brooks is working from the bottom.
Paul passes Brooks's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Brooks is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paul controlling the pace. #T1#
Paul prevents Brooks from improving his position.
Paul wants to free his trapped foot but Brooks is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Paul not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Brooks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paul pulls his head out easily.
Brooks moves into full guard.
#SU2#
Paul stands up from Brooks's guard - Paul perhaps looking for a knockout.
Brooks ducks under a wild hook from Paul.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Paul throws a front kick that sends Brooks stumbling back into the cage.
Brooks leaves Paul with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Brooks dives in and scores a takedown into Paul's guard.
Paul throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Paul throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Paul working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brooks.
Brooks tries to stand but Paul is controlling from the bottom.
Paul controlling Brooks's posture.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brooks tries to free his leg and advance position but Paul is retaining full guard. #T3#
Brooks tries to stand but Paul is controlling from the bottom.
Paul 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.#SUB2#
Paul looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Paul tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Paul working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brooks.
Brooks is stalling in the full guard.
Brooks with a nice head shot there.
Paul looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brooks is one step ahead there. #SU#
Paul is working an open guard so Brooks takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL2#
Paul gets a clinch.
Paul has Brooks pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brooks manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Paul unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brooks lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Paul taking a breather.
Paul looks winded!#TD#
Brooks manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Paul tries to free his leg and advance position but Brooks is retaining full guard. #SU2#
Paul decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Brooks, up you get!
Paul throws a leg kick
and Brooks counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brooks keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jerome Brooks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Linus Paul.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paul throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jerome Brooks 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#
Paul fails with a takedown attempt.
Brooks is looking to clinch but Paul is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Paul rushes Brooks and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Brooks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paul shoots in looking for a takedown but Brooks manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Paul's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Paul clinches up with Brooks and pushes him back against the cage.
Brooks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Brooks is fighting off a takedown attempt but Paul is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Brooks to the mat. Brooks regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Paul looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Brooks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Paul is one step ahead there. #T1##SUB#
Brooks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Paul is aware though and is defending well.
Paul throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brooks works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Brooks looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Paul passes into side control.
Paul misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#SUB2#
Paul is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brooks is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Brooks tries to bench press Paul off him but Paul keeps the position.
Paul controls the position from side control.#SUB2#
Paul is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brooks is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Brooks throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Brooks is trying to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Paul is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brooks is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Brooks is looking for a sweep.
Paul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brooks keeps working.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Brooks sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#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.
Brooks trying to hold on to Paul's head to control him but Paul postures up.
Brooks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Brooks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Paul rushes Brooks and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Paul breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Brooks decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brooks missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Paul manages to get to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brooks content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Linus Paul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Brooks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Paul avoids the body shot from Brooks.
Brooks throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Paul clinches with his opponent.
Brooks lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brooks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Brooks tries to work over Paul's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Paul pulls guard.
Brooks stops Paul from standing up.
Paul lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Brooks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks has a closed guard, preventing Paul from standing up. #T1#
Brooks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brooks keeping full guard, as Paul tries to pass.
Brooks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Paul is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Paul trying to control the position from guard on top but Brooks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brooks wants to sweep here but Paul controlling him for the moment.
Brooks throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Paul trying to control the position from guard on top but Brooks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Paul swats away the attempt to clinch by Brooks.
Paul swats away the attempt to clinch by Brooks.#T3##CL2#
Paul forces Brooks back against the cage and clinches.
Paul is trying to stall.
Paul lands a shoulder strike.
Brooks has Paul pressed against the cage.
Brooks is looking to break free of the clinch but Paul has double underhooks.
Brooks is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Paul to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Brooks manages to break the clinch.
Paul throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT2#
It looks like Jerome Brooks has been cut.#CL#
Paul gets tackled into the cage by Brooks. Brooks maintains the clinch.
Brooks tries to pull guard but Paul forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Paul escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
Paul misses with an uppercut. Brooks saw that one coming.#TD#
Brooks throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Paul tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Brooks is in Paul's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Paul is looking for a triangle but Brooks pushes his legs off easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paul is trying to control the position but Brooks postures up.
Brooks tries to stand but Paul is controlling from the bottom.
Brooks is looking to work some ground and pound but Paul has wrist control.
Paul working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brooks.
Brooks wants to pass the guard but Paul is keeping the position.
Brooks with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brooks landing with the ground and pound.
Brooks trying to control but Paul is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Linus Paul comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Paul 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Linus Paul!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Paul keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Paul closes the distance and pushes Crane back into the cage.
Crane drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Paul gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Crane lands a takedown into guard.
Crane has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Paul manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Crane manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Paul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crane is keeping the position for now.
Crane trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Crane has his foot on Paul's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paul works his way back into a safe position though.
Crane trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SU2#
Paul gets to his feet. Crane looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Paul takes the fight into the clinch.
Crane changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Paul fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T1##CL2#
Paul closes the distance and pushes Crane back into the cage.
Crane keeps control of Paul as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Paul lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#SUB2#
Paul wants to work for an arm triangle but Crane is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Paul wants to pass the guard but Crane is defending well.
Crane misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Paul is looking to take a break and control but Crane 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.#SUB#
Crane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Crane flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Crane might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Crane tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Crane on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paul keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Crane trying to control but Paul postures up.
#SUB#
Crane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Crane tries to get to full guard but Paul has control of the leg.
Paul working the head and body with strikes.
Paul takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Paul has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Paul trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Paul lands a big shot there that rocks Crane but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Paul lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Paul wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Crane swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Paul avoids the attempt from Crane to control.
Crane is desperately trying to improve his position but Paul has a good base and remains in mount.
Paul lands a couple of good shots and Crane has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Paul cracks Crane with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Crane from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
#SUB2#
Paul looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Crane taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Linus Paul!
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