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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 24, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jones lands a left hand.
Thomas is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Thomas controls the action.
Thomas tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Thomas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jones avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dingleberry Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ieuan Thomas.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones cracks Thomas with a nice body shot.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thomas being controlled against the cage.#T1#
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones digs a right hand into Thomas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thomas's gas tank.
Thomas tries to stall but Jones uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jones has Thomas pushed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Jones. #BC2#
Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A right handed body shot lands from Jones.
#BC2#
Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL#
Jones closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
Thomas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thomas's efforts to push away.
Thomas is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Jones lands a left hand.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thomas can't break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Thomas pulls guard.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Jones postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Thomas is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jones, into his guard. #REVB#
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3##SUB#
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thomas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jones working a defensive guard but Thomas manages to pass into side control anyway.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thomas lands an elbow.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thomas prevents Jones from escaping the position.#T4#
Jones is trying to improve his position.
Thomas working away.
Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thomas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Thomas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Thomas trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dingleberry Jones 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#
Jones tries to clinch there but Thomas circles away.
Thomas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones defends well and Thomas ends up having to push Jones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Thomas closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thomas takes a shot to the head.
Thomas is trying to pull guard but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Dingleberry Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jones lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thomas or not.
Thomas wants to take the fight to the mat but Jones manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dingleberry Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ieuan Thomas.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thomas tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.
Thomas is working for takedown but Jones is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Thomas's head.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Jones is struggling to control the position.#T1#
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones leaning against his opponent.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Thomas jumps guard but Jones stands there with Thomas around his waist. Thomas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
Jones is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thomas tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones lands an uppercut.
A short right from Jones on the inside. #T2#
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Jones digs a right hand into Thomas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thomas's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thomas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Thomas is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around?
Thomas is looking for a takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones gets through Thomas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
Jones is working Thomas over against the cage.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Jones.
Jones stalling.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T3#
Jones gets through Thomas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Jones pushes Thomas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jones is working Thomas over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Jones.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
A short uppercut from Jones.
A right handed body shot lands from Jones.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones gets through Thomas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Jones lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Jones.
Jones digs a right hand into Thomas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thomas's gas tank.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Thomas tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Thomas is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jones will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Thomas up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones gets through Thomas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thomas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thomass head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dingleberry Jones dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Thomas with a poor takedown
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body. #CL#
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Thomas's head.
Thomas wants a takedown.
Jones lands a body punch.
Jones lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Jones.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Jones cracks Thomas with a nice body shot.
Thomas being controlled against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Jones lands a shot to the body.
Jones lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones lands a shot to the body.
Jones cracks Thomas with a nice body shot.
Jones gets through Thomas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones works on Thomas's body with a couple of short punches.
Jones lands a shot to the body.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
Jones dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short right from Jones on the inside. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short uppercut from Jones.
Jones lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Jones stalling the fight.
Thomas tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Dingleberry Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ieuan Thomas.
Jones lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Jones lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thomas or not.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Jones lands a right hand.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Thomas's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Thomas fails to pull guard.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Thomas's head.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Jones avoids a wild elbow strike from Thomas.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
Jones is stalling here.
Thomas being controlled against the cage.
Dingleberry Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones lands a left hand.
Thomas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jones digs a right hand into Thomas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thomas's gas tank.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Thomas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jones lands a shot to the body.
Ieuan Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dingleberry Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:25
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:25
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dingleberry Jones!
A victorious Dingleberry Jones thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Thomas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thomas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thomas shoots and misses
letting Brain counter with a right hand.
Brain throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Thomas's head.
Thomas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thomas shoots in but Brain avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thomas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thomas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Good shot there by Brain.
Thomas shoots and misses
and Brain makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Altair Brain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ieuan Thomas.
Brain throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Brain tests Thomas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brain works over Thomas's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice cross by Brain.
Brain connects with a right hand. Thomas shakes it off.
Thomas takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#T1#
Thomas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brain scores with a shot to the body.
Thomas takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A left and a right from Brain both land. Nice combination.
Brain is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thomas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC#
Thomas is rocked!
Brain scores with a push kick.#KD#
Brain sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Thomas to the ground! Brain dives into full mount looking to finish!
Thomas is still in real trouble! Can Brain finish him?#CUT#
It looks like Ieuan Thomas has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brain controlling from mount.
Brain fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Thomas is trying to escape the mount but Brain keeps good control and instead manages to take Thomas's back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Brain controlling the positon.
Brain scores with punches from the back.
Thomas looks winded!
Brain biding his time, controlling Thomas. #SUB#
Brain has got one arm under Thomas's chin. This could be trouble... Thomas trying to control the other hand but Brain gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Thomas has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Altair Brain!
An out of breath Altair Brain thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Bonus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thomas as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Bonus gets the takedown into side control.
Bonus sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Thomas is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bonus takes a little break here. Thomas wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Thomas gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Bonus looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1#
Thomas blocking the ground and pound.
Bonus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Thomas is looking to get to half guard.
Bonus controlling the pace for now.
Thomas has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bonus scoring with strikes but Thomas is staying in there. #T2##SU2#
Bonus stands up from mount. Strange move.
A combination from Thomas does no damage.
Bonus tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thomas defends well and Bonus ends up having to push Thomas into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bonus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
Bonus manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Thomas on his heels. He'll look to pass Thomas's guard now, I'm sure.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Bonus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bonus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Bonus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bonus'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.#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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Bonus gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Bonus pulls Thomas into guard.
Thomas wants to stand and escape but instead Bonus has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Bonus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brucie Bonus 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##CL2#
Bonus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thomas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bonus just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thomas wants to break free but Bonus has control.
Thomas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bonus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bonus keeps control of Thomas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bonus tries to score a body lock takedown but Thomas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bonus gets underhooks to prevent Thomas's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ieuan Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonus gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thomas.
Bonus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thomas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T1##TD2#
Bonus manages to pull guard.
Thomas stopping the sweep attempt from Bonus.
Bonus keeping full guard, as Thomas tries to pass. #SUB2#
Bonus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thomas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thomas stopping the sweep attempt from Bonus.
Bonus pulls Thomas in to control the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bonus is continuing to stall.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Bonus keeps moving.
Thomas preventing the sweep.
Bonus keeping full guard, as Thomas tries to pass. #SUB2#
Bonus working for a triangle but Thomas defends it easily.
Thomas would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T3##SUB2#
Bonus looking for a guillotine here but Thomas defends easily.
Thomas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bonus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thomas is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Bonus gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thomas is looking for a takedown.
Bonus changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thomas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD2#
Bonus throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Thomas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bonus is in Thomas's guard.
Thomas is trying to keep Bonus in close.
Bonus showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SU2#
Bonus gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brucie Bonus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Bonus throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Thomas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bonus is in Thomas's guard.
Bonus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU2#
Bonus gets to his feet. Thomas looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Thomas plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bonus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thomas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thomas shoots for a takedown but Bonus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Bonus moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Bonus gets control of Thomas's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bonus will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bonus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Thomas wants to control from the top but Bonus keeps moving. #ES2#
Bonus wriggles free and stands up.
Ieuan Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thomas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bonus. #T2#
Thomas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ieuan Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brucie Bonus.#CL2#
Bonus gets a clinch.
Bonus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thomas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bonus to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Bonus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Bonus with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Thomas gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Thomas is looking to stand back up but Bonus counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Thomas. #T3##REVR##SU2#
Bonus decides to return to a standing position.
Thomas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Bonus counters by moving into the clinch.
Bonus wants to take the fight to the mat but Thomas manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Bonus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thomas with a poor takedown
and Bonus counters with an outside leg kick.
#CL2#
Bonus moves into the clinch.
Bonus goes for a takedown attempt but Thomas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Bonus moves into the clinch successfully.
#T4##BC2#
Bonus breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Bonus clinches up against the cage.
Bonus is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD2#
Bonus decides to pull guard.
Bonus managing to control the position.
Thomas preventing the sweep.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonus pulls Thomas in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brucie Bonus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bonus 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brucie Bonus!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Turbitt closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Thomas wants to get back to his feet but Turbitt is dominant here and he's now got Thomas's back!
Thomas looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Turbitt struggling to land strikes to the head as Thomas covers up. #SUB#
Thomas is trying to defend against the choke here but Turbitt has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Turbitt Tightens the hold and Thomas taps out furiously! Turbitt displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Samuel Turbitt!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Thomas moves to clinch but Khan breaks away #TD2#
and Khan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Khan.
Khan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Khan is in close to Thomas's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Khan looking to pass the guard.
Khan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thomas's head.
Khan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Khan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Thomas trying to keep a closed guard but Khan is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan with a nice head shot there.
Khan distracts Thomas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Khan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Khan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Khan looking to pass the guard.
Khan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Thomas wants to stand up but Khan is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Khan connects with a nice looking jab.
Khan scores with a nice head shot.
Thomas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khan throws out the jab.
Thomas moves in looking to clinch but Khan pushes him off.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Khan.#T2##TD#
Thomas manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Khan on his heels. He'll look to pass Khan's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Khan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Khan keeps moving.
Khan pulls Thomas in close to prevent any damage.
Khan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thomas is one step ahead there.
Thomas looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Thomas wants to control from the top but Khan keeps moving.
Khan wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Khan rushes Thomas and presses him up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Khan as the two fighters clinch.
Khan misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Khan has hold of one of Thomas's legs. Thomas is fighting the takedown attempt but Khan gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Khan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Khan working some strikes from top position.
Khan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thomas's head.
Khan stands up over Thomas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Khan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Thomas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Khan controls the pace.
Thomas looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Khan trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Khan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Khan stands up over Thomas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Khan 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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Khan chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Khan scores with a jab to the head.
Khan with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Achmed Khan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Khan tests Thomas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Khan keeps the fight on the outside.
Thomas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Khan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thomas walks into a left hand.
Thomas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD2#
Khan shoots in and gets a takedown into Thomas's guard.
Khan trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khan is in close to Thomas's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Khan stands up over Thomas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Khan is working Thomas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Thomas being controlled here, momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Thomas working a defensive guard here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Khan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Khan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Khan wants to pass the guard but Thomas is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Khan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thomas throws a hook but Khan avoids it easily.
Thomas slips a jab from Khan.#T2#
Khan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thomas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thomas fails with the takedown
and Khan counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Khan finds it's way through Thomas's defenses.
Khan connects with the punch.#TD2#
Khan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Thomas sprawls well initially but Khan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khan passes into side control, despite Thomas's attempt to control the position.
Khan working the head with strikes.
Khan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Khan scoring with punches from side control.
Khan landing strikes.
Thomas struggling a bit here.#T3#
Thomas trying to remain calm as Khan controls from the top position.
Khan scores with a couple of short elbows.
Khan in side control lands a decent elbow.
Achmed Khan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thomas takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Thomas is trying to improve his position.
Thomas takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Thomas takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Khan landing strikes.
Thomas is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T4#
Khan landing strikes.
Khan scoring with punches from side control.
Khan cracks Thomas with a big right hand but Thomas just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Khan working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Khan in side control lands a decent elbow.
Khan lands a few punches from side control.
Khan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Thomas tries to buck Khan off but Khan is having none of it.
Thomas is working to avoid the ground and pound but Khan connects with a decent elbow.
Khan trying to control the action but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Khan landing a few strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Achmed Khan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Khan gets a double leg takedown into Thomas's guard.
Khan is working Thomas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Thomas trying to control the position.
Khan cracks Thomas with a solid left hand.
Thomas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Khan landing with the ground and pound.
Khan lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas has momentary wrist control but Khan slips an elbow through the middle.
Khan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Khan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Khan landing some decent shots from guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Khan postures up and lands a big shot to Thomas's brow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Khan chips away with some ground and pound.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thomas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khan.
Thomas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thomas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Khan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thomas scrambles back to his feet.
Thomas slips under a jab from Khan.
Thomas is looking to counter the offense by Khan and move into the clinch.
Khan might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Thomas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Khan finds it's way round the side to connect with Thomas's head.
Thomas takes a jab right on the kisser.
#TD2#
Thomas gets caught napping as Khan dives in and scores a takedown. Thomas manages to retain guard.
Khan distracts Thomas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Khan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Khan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Khan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Khan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Khan stands up over Thomas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Khan is working Thomas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Khan with a nice head shot there.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from Khan. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab from Khan misses.
Achmed Khan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khan tests Thomas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thomas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T3#
Nice body punch from Khan.
Nice uppercut there from Khan.
Khan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khan digs a good hook to Thomas's body.
Khan cracks Thomas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD2#
Khan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Thomas to the ground. Khan is now in Thomas's guard.
Khan postures up and lands a big shot to Thomas's brow.
Khan chips away with some ground and pound.
Khan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Khan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Khan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Khan works over Thomas with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
Khan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Khan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Khan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Khan lands strikes from 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. Khan connects with a nice short shot to Thomas's temple.
Khan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Khan lands a nice short elbow.
Ieuan Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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. Khan connects with a nice short shot to Thomas's temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
Achmed Khan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Khan 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 James Atkins scores the fight 25:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Achmed Khan!
Our winner, Achmed Khan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
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Date: Sep 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Taylor shoots in for a takedown but Thomas shows good takedown defense.
Thomas looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Thomas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taylor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thomas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Taylor has Thomas up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Thomas turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Thomas manages to end up in side control.
Taylor isn't going anywhere.
Thomas is looking to take a break and control but Taylor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Taylor tries to bench press Thomas off him but Thomas keeps the position.
Thomas wants to control but Taylor is keeping him busy.
Taylor is looking to reverse the position.#ES#
Taylor throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Taylor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thomas swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Taylor wants to get back to striking at distance but Thomas won't allow it.
#T2#
Thomas tries to pull guard but Taylor won't allow it.
Taylor has had enough of the clinch but Thomas keeps him there for the moment.
Taylor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thomas stalls.
Thomas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Taylor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Taylor has closed the distance and engaged Thomas in a clinch.
#TD#
Taylor gets control of Thomas's arms and successfully pulls guard. Taylor will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Taylor holds on and takes a little breather. #SU2#
Thomas stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Thomas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Taylor or perhaps it was just good defense by Thomas, which made it look bad.
Thomas darts in looking for a takedown but Taylor gets double underhooks and turns Thomas into the cage.
Taylor shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Taylor drives through and clinches with Thomas against the cage.
#T4##BC2#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thomas as he jumps to the side.
Taylor shoots in for a double leg but Thomas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thomas misses with a series of wild punches.
Taylor tries to counter with a takedown but Thomas is quick to defend against it.
A head kick misses from Taylor.
Thomas feints the counter takedown.
We've been informed that Thomas has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Thomas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thomas cracks the inside of Taylor's front leg.
Taylor shoots in for a double leg but Thomas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
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 Jack Taylor will probably get the nod.
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#
Taylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taylor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thomas is fending him off so far but Taylor persists. Nope, Thomas circles away and we're back to standing.
Taylor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Taylor fails to land the takedown.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Thomas jumps into guard, dragging Taylor to the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas looking for a sweep. Not yet Thomas, not yet. #SUB2#
Thomas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Taylor controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Taylor drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Thomas dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Ieuan Thomas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Taylor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thomas is one step ahead there. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Taylor is looking for a triangle here but Thomas uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Thomas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taylor keeps working.
Taylor tries to improve position but can't.
Thomas trying to control the action but Taylor is working from the bottom. #T3#
Taylor is pushing Thomas's head away, looking to escape. Thomas manages to hold on to the position though.
Taylor is looking for a sweep.
Thomas in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Thomas lands a few punches from side control.
Thomas is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Taylor will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Thomas tries to move into full mount but can't pass Taylor's legs. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Taylor tries to get back to half guard but can't.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice takedown defense from Thomas. No joy for Taylor on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thomas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Taylor tries to clinch there but Thomas circles away.
Taylor tries to clinch up but Thomas circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ieuan Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Thomas avoids the head kick by Taylor.
Taylor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thomas lands with a kick to the temple. Taylor shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Thomas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Taylor at a distance.
Thomas swinging wildly here.
Taylor appears to be looking for a big counter.
Taylor pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thomas is out of range and Taylor settles back down.
Thomas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thomas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Thomas.#T1#
Taylor tries to clinch up.
Jack Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taylor darts in looking for a takedown but Thomas gets double underhooks and turns Taylor into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Thomas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Thomas breaks from the clinch.
Taylor throws a one two combo.
#TD#
Taylor shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Taylor was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Taylor scores with a couple of short elbows.
Thomas trying to remain calm as Taylor controls from the top position.#SU#
Taylor stands up. #T2##TD2#
Thomas drives through with a takedown into Taylor's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Taylor manages to escape and get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Thomas looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Taylor kicks off Thomas and gets to his feet.
Taylor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ieuan Thomas seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Thomas has closed the distance and engaged Taylor in a clinch.
Thomas blocks a body shot from Taylor. #T3#
Thomas jumps guard but Taylor turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Taylor is trying to pull guard but Thomas turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Taylor wants a takedown but no success here.
Taylor tries to break the clinch but Thomas is controlling the position. #BC2#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thomas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Taylor counters with a left and a right that stings Thomas.
Thomas stuffs the takedown attempt from Taylor. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet.
Taylor tries to clinch but Thomas moves out of range. #TD2#
Thomas is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Taylor's half guard.#T4#
Taylor trying to hold on to Thomas's head to control him but Thomas postures up.
Taylor is trying to stand up here but Thomas is controlling him well.
Taylor is looking to control Thomas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Taylor avoid being mounted?
Taylor is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ieuan Thomas.
I think Thomas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ieuan Thomas!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Spencer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Spencer misses with the combination.
Thomas tries to counter by closing the distance.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spencer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice uppercut there from Spencer.
Spencer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD#
Spencer bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Thomas is trying to buck Spencer off.
Thomas can't do much from the bottom here.
Spencer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thomas on the ground.
Spencer landing strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You can see the frustration on Thomas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas taking a bit of punishment here - Spencer scoring with strikes. #T1#
Spencer lands a decent elbow from side control.
Spencer landing strikes.
Thomas dodges the ground and pound from Spencer.
An elbow from Spencer crashes against the mat.
Spencer scoring with punches and elbows.
Spencer creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Spencer tries to score with some ground and pound. Thomas controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Spencer lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Spencer working away.
Spencer connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Thomas some visible discomfort.
Thomas manages to get back to half guard.
Thomas gets full guard.
Spencer lands a couple of digs.
Spencer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Spencer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Spencer lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Spencer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spencer won't allow Thomas to get back to his feet.
Spencer stands up over Thomas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Spencer stopping the sweep attempt from Thomas.
Thomas is trying to control the position but Spencer postures up.
Spencer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Spencer working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Spencer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Spencer distracts Thomas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Spencer from controlling successfully.
Thomas controls Spencer momentarily but Spencer frees himself.
Thomas looks winded!
Spencer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Spencer postures up.
Spencer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Spencer connects with a couple of short punches.
Thomas trying to control the position.
Thomas throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Spencer lands a couple of digs.
Spencer throwing strikes from guard but Thomas blocks nicely.
Spencer scoring with some ground and pound.
Spencer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Spencer landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Spencer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Thomas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spencer.
Spencer throws an elbow that misses. Thomas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Spencer's guard. Nice move by Thomas!#REVB#
Spencer keeping full guard, as Thomas tries to pass.
Spencer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Spencer is looking to stand up but Thomas isn't so interested in that idea.
Spencer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Spencer tries to get out of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elliot Spencer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Spencer throws a nice looking combination but Thomas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thomas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thomas lands a head kick. Spencer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Spencer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thomas on the side of the head.#TD#
Spencer fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Thomas to the ground. Spencer is now in Thomas's guard.#ES2#
Thomas kicks Spencer off and gets to his feet.
Spencer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Spencer throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Thomas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Spencer is in Thomas's guard.
Spencer with a nice head shot there.
Thomas wants to stand but Spencer is controlling the position.
Thomas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Thomas works over Spencer with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Spencer thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Thomas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Spencer wants to stand but Thomas is controlling the position.
Thomas passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Thomas looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Spencer is looking to control Thomas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Spencer avoid being mounted?
Spencer is trying to stand back up but Thomas is controlling him
Thomas controlling the pace. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Spencer is staying active underneath Thomas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Spencer tries to kick Thomas off but Thomas keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Spencer trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Spencer is refusing to be controlled, as Thomas sits in half guard.
Spencer tries to kick Thomas off but Thomas keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Thomas has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Thomas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Spencer defends it nicely.
No joy there for Spencer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T3#
Spencer looks to land a combination but Thomas avoids it well.
Danga de danga de dang - Spencer scores with a four punch combination!
Thomas fails with the takedown.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Spencer throws a right hand that Thomas ducks under and follows up with a left that Thomas also avoids with ease.
Spencer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Thomas back to the cage. Spencer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#TD#
Spencer drives through with a takedown into Thomas's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Elliot Spencer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Spencer trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spencer lands a couple of digs.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Spencer landing with the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spencer trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Thomas looking for a guillotine here but Spencer defends easily.
Thomas looking for a sweep. Not yet Thomas, not yet.
Spencer looking to sit in guard and control but Thomas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Spencer tries to strike from the bottom.
Spencer wants to sweep but no luck.
Spencer wants to get back to his feet but Thomas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elliot Spencer dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Spencer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thomas circles away quickly and effectively.
Thomas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Thomas takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Spencer misses with a double jab.
Thomas is looking to clinch but Spencer is avoiding it.
Thomas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD2#
Thomas scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Spencer throws Thomas to one side and escapes!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spencer shoots in looking for a takedown but Thomas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Spencer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thomas fails to land the takedown.
Thomas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Spencer does no damage.
Spencer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thomas is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thomas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T1#
Some wild striking there from Spencer.
Thomas shoots in looking for a takedown but Spencer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thomas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Thomas gets caught flat footed, as Spencer shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Thomas pushes Spencer off and scrambles back to his feet.
Elliot Spencer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Spencer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Thomas is trying to defend but Spencer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Thomas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Spencer drops an elbow to the side of Thomas's head.
Spencer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Spencer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Spencer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Spencer there. #ES2#
Thomas manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Spencer keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Spencer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Spencer has Thomas pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Spencer pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Thomas tumbling to the mat - Spencer dives into Thomas's guard.#SUB2#
Spencer is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Thomas has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Spencer is looking to defend but Thomas has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Spencer! Thomas pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Spencer taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ieuan Thomas!
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