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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Washington misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Leonard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Leonard gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Washington to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Leonard is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Washington presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Washington looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Washington works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Leonard could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Washington 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.
Leonard trying to keep a closed guard but Washington is proving a slippery customer.
Washington stays in close to Leonard's body and controls the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leonard seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Leonard trying to keep a closed guard but Washington is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Washington is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Leonard is trying to control the position but Washington postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Leonard has his foot on Washington's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Washington works his way back into a safe position though.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Washington throws a nice looking combination but Leonard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Washington misses. #TD2#
Washington throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Leonard tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Washington is in Leonard's guard.
Washington sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Leonard trying to control the position here.
Leonard wants to sweep here but Washington controlling him for the moment.
Washington looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Leonard trying to control the position.
Washington not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##TD2#
Washington shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Leonard napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Leonard's face as Washington controls the position. #SUB2#
Washington working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Washington remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T4#
Washington working the body and head with strikes.
Leonard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A lull in the action here as Washington stalls from top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leonard struggling a bit here.
Leonard trying to remain calm as Washington controls from the top position.
Washington landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clyd Washington dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Washington defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Leonard.
Washington is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD2#
Washington shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Washington controlling the action here.
Leonard tries to get to full guard but Washington has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leonard trying to control but Washington postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Washington winds up and cracks Leonard with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Washington slows the pace down in half guard.
Washington wants to free his trapped foot but Leonard is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Washington content to control rather than advance. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Washington is continuing to stall.
Washington's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Leonard on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Washington is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Leonard is just riding it out for now. Washington eventually gives up the hold.
Washington trying to pass the guard but Leonard defending well. #T3#
Washington is thwarting Leonard's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, Washington seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Washington moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Washington has picked Leonard up - he's going for a ride! Washington dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Washington stalling. #T4#
Washington landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Washington content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Leonard is trying to control but can't.
Washington keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leonard has hold of Washington's hands but Washington slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Washington is taking a breather. Leonard says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Leonard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clyd Washington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Washington shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Leonard's guard.
Washington sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Leonard trying to keep a closed guard but Washington is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonard is adopting a defensive guard.
Washington controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1##SUB#
Leonard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Leonard working for a triangle but Washington defends it easily.
Washington controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Washington looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Leonard!#T2#
A lull in the action here as Washington stalls from top position.
Let's hope that Washington has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
You can see the frustration on Leonard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Washington is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Leonard will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Clyd Washington has got the better of the ground game so far.
Leonard is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
You can see the frustration on Leonard's face as Washington controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Washington closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Leonard's guard.#SUB#
Leonard has his foot on Washington's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Washington works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Washington lands a couple of digs.
Washington is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
More stalling from Washington.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Clyd Washington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Washington 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 25:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 25:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clyd Washington!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Madden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Washington.
Madden tries to counter with a takedown but Washington is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Washington shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Washington not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washington's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Madden throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madden controlling the position.
Madden keeping full guard, as Washington tries to pass. #T1#
Madden avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Madden really is a fat lump.
Washington wants to pass the guard but Madden is keeping the position.
Washington's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Madden escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Washington gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Madden is trying to keep Washington in close.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Washington fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Madden sprawls well initially but Washington persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T2#
Washington seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Madden is concentrating on defense, preventing Washington from advancing position. #SUB#
Madden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Washington pulls his head out easily.
Madden has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Washington is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Madden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Washington not doing much here.
#T3#
Washington lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Washington not doing much here.
Nice strikes from Washington there.
Washington keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Madden pushes Washington off looking to stand but Washington dives back in and keeps control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Washington with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Madden has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Washington is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Washington closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Madden quickly recovers to half guard.
Madden wants to control but Washington is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Washington sitting and controlling from the half guard.
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.
Clyd Washington dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Washington is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Madden's half guard.
Well, if Washington is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Madden wants to improve his position but Washington is controlling well.
Washington is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madden is pressing down on Washington's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Washington connects with a couple of short punches.
Washington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Washington seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Washington preventing the sweep.
Clyd Washington has got the better of the ground game so far.
Washington content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Madden is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Washington postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Washington postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Washington is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Washington scoring with some ground and pound.
Washington cracks Madden with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Madden has an active guard here but Washington has managed to pass into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Washington connects with a nice short shot to Madden's temple.
Washington controlling the pace.
Madden might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Madden is looking to control Washington's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Madden avoid being mounted?
Washington slows the pace down in half guard.
Washington is continuing to stall.
Washington prevents Madden from improving his position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Washington sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Madden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Washington shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Madden manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Washington controls from within his opponent's guard.
Washington postures up and lands a big shot to Madden's brow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Washington stays in close to Madden's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Madden looking for subs off his back but Washington has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clyd Washington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Washington drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Madden explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #TD2#
Washington shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Washington showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Madden looking for submissions off his back.
Madden wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Still in half guard, Washington seems content to control.
Madden tries to roll over but Washington keeps him under control.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Madden taking some punishment here, with Washington in his half guard.
Madden is trying to maintain the position but Washington is very close to passing his half guard.
Washington content to control rather than advance.
Let's hope that Washington has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Washington fails with a takedown attempt. #T3##TD2#
Washington looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Madden!
Washington takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Madden tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Washington easily slips into full mount!
Washington cracks Madden with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Washington lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Madden hang on?
Washington working the ground and pound effectively.
Washington pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Washington punishing his opponent with strikes.
Madden is looking to improve his position but Washington isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Madden in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Washington tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Washington lands a heavy elbow.
Washington lands with some strikes.
Washington breaks from Madden's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Washington lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Washington content just to control the position here.
Madden is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clyd Washington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Washington 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clyd Washington!
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