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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Williams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And Mo tries to counter it with a takedown but Williams pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Williams throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Mo counters with a takedown into side control.
Williams misses with a strike from the bottom.#SUB2#
Mo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Williams has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Mo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Williams has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mo but great work by Williams.#SUB#
Williams thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mo tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU#
Williams decides to stand back up.
Williams takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#
It looks like Mo Mo has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Mo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Williams looking to control.
#T1#
Mo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mo trying to control the action but Williams is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Williams has escaped the position, nice work there.
Williams regains half guard there - taking advantage of Mo's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #SUB2#
Mo is trying to work for a kimura but Williams is defending well.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Mo has eaten all the pies!#SUB2#
Mo is trying to work for a kimura but Williams is defending well.
#SUB2#
Mo is looking for a kimura here.
#T2##SUB2#
Mo seems to be working for a kimura but Williams defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Mo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mo prevents Williams from improving his position.#SUB2#
Mo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Williams doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mo. #SUB2#
Mo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3##SUB2#
Mo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Mo is working for a submission of some sort.
Williams wants to control but Mo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Williams is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mo performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Mo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Williams defends it well. #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.#SUB2#
Mo is trying to work for a kimura but Williams is defending well.
#SUB2#
Mo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Williams defends it well.
Mo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Mo is working for a kimura but Williams is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Mo is trying to work for a kimura but Williams is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams tries to roll over but Mo keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mo Mo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mo Mo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Mo gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Mo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#ES#
Williams manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Mo keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Mo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Williams pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD2#
Mo gets a takedown into half guard.
Williams is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Williams is pressing down on Mo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Mo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Williams manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mo has Williams in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Mo has his foot on Williams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Williams works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Mo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Williams is aware though and is defending well.
Williams lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Mo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Mo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Williams defends well.#SUB2#
Mo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Williams can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Mo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Williams uses it to pass to side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mo can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Mo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mo is not content to let Williams control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Mo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mo Mo has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Williams tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Williams landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T3#
Mo is trying to control Williams's posture but Williams avoids it.
Mo tries to improve position but can't.
Williams tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mo is looking for a sweep.
Mo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mo struggling a bit here.
Mo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Williams. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Williams thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A control attempt from Mo but he's now mounted!
Mo is desperately trying to improve his position but Williams has a good base and remains in mount.
Mo is still trying to improve position.#T4#
Williams avoids the attempt from Mo to control.
Williams lands a couple of good shots and Mo has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Williams keeps control of the position as Mo tries to break free.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Williams here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Mo keeps trying to improve his position.
Mo is trapped and Williams is scoring with shots to the head and body. #SUB#
Williams working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Mo wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Williams patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Mo trying to control the action but Williams just sinks the hooks in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Williams dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mo Mo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Williams gets caught napping as Mo dives in and scores a takedown. Williams manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Mo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Williams is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Williams has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Mo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Mo is looking for a triangle but Williams pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mo has a closed guard, preventing Williams from standing up. #SUB2#
Williams avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mo keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully. #T1#
Williams would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Mo has an active guard here but Williams has managed to pass into half guard.
Mo is trying to maintain the position but Williams is very close to passing his half guard.
Mo won't allow Williams to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Mo looking for a kimura from the bottom but Williams passes into side control!
Mo wants to control but Williams postures up.#T2#
Mo is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Williams is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Mo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mo tries to lock up and control but Williams gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Williams avoids the attempt from Mo to control.
Williams lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mo hang on?
Mo is trying desperately to improve position.
Mo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Williams cracks Mo with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#CUT#
That has opened up Mo Mo's cut even more.
Mo tries to lock up and control but Williams gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Mo is looking to improve his position but Williams isn't that keen on the idea.
Williams working the ground and pound effectively.
#CUT#
Mo Mo's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mo Mo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Duke Williams!
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Event:
WPFC 5 - Scratch and Claw
Date: Apr 06, 2019 |
#R1##KD#
Oooooh!!! Ouelette has knocked Williams down with a huge combo! Ouelette steps away and waves a wobbly Williams back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Williams is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Duke Williams has been cut.
Ouelette throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Ouelette finish him?
Ouelette throws a quick head kick that knocks Williams silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Ouelette is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Guillaume Ouelette!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Williams works over Prime's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#
It looks like Hoptimus Prime has been cut.
Good leg kick by Williams there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Prime looks for a takedown but Williams sprawls well.
We've been hearing reports that Williams has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Prime avoids the body shot from Williams.
Prime misses with a takedown #KD#
and Williams counters with a crisp one two that drops Prime! Williams thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Prime to his feet! Prime is in big trouble!
Prime tries for a takedown but Williams circles away easily#KD#
and Williams counters with a crisp one two that drops Prime! Williams thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Prime to his feet! Prime is in big trouble!#ROC#
Prime is rocked!
Duke Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hoptimus Prime.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Prime. #TD2#
Prime shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Prime is looking to advance position but Williams won't allow it.
Williams pushes Prime off looking to stand but Prime dives back in and keeps control.
Prime trying to advance position but Williams counters by regaining guard.
Prime trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Prime advances position into side control!
Williams is looking to regain half guard here but Prime keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Williams can't do much from the bottom here.
Williams tries to bench press Prime off him but Prime keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams tries to escape but Prime is in control. #SUB2#
Prime has hold of Williams's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Williams seems comfortable defending it but Prime has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Williams is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Williams is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Prime couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hoptimus Prime!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Williams lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Williams lands a nice looking body shot.
Bernard goes for a double leg but Williams avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Williams continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Williams gets a double leg takedown into Bernard's guard.
Williams wants to stand but Bernard is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Bernard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Williams defends it easily.
Bernard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Williams's guard. #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bernard is one step ahead there.
Bernard cracks Williams with a solid left hand.#T1#
Williams controls Bernard momentarily but Bernard frees himself.
Bernard is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bernard has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Williams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Williams looks winded!
Williams has momentary wrist control but Bernard slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams looking to control but Bernard passes into half guard.
Bernard scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bernard looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bernard lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bernard landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Williams is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bernard scores with a couple of nice shots.
Williams on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Bernard is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Williams has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bernard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bernard is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bernard stalling.
Williams is trying to get back to full guard.
Williams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bernard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Bernard seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bernard scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Williams trying to control but Bernard postures up.
Bernard is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bernard is controlling the pace.
Bernard has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bernard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bernard controlling the pace. #SU#
Bernard stands up and beckons Williams to join him on the feet. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Williams enables Bernard to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Williams manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bernard landing with the ground and pound.
Bernard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tod Bernard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tod Bernard's cut.
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##TD2#
Bernard gets caught napping as Williams dives in and scores a takedown. Bernard manages to retain guard.#ES#
Bernard pushes Williams off and gets back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Bernard.
Nice takedown defense from Williams. No joy for Bernard on that attempt.
Tod Bernard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL#
Bernard moves into the clinch.
Bernard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Williams just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Bernard pulls Williams into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bernard pulls Williams in to control the position. #SUB#
Bernard has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Williams should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Bernard has tightened it up now! Williams should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tod Bernard!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Williams as Cahill shoots in.
Williams looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Cahill shoots in looking for a takedown but Williams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cahill's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Williams decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Williams thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cahill pushes Williams off looking to stand but Williams dives back in and keeps control.
Cahill misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Cahill tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Cahill tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Williams not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cahill trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Cahill looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Williams scores with a takedown into Cahill's guard.
Cahill not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Williams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cahill trying to keep a closed guard but Williams is proving a slippery customer.
Cahill striking off his back but it's not causing Williams any problems.
Cahill trying to keep a closed guard but Williams is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cahill throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cahill fails to land the takedown.
Duke Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Cahill.
Williams moves out of range of the body kick.
Williams keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Williams closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Williams lands in his opponent's guard.
Cahill doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T3#
Williams throwing strikes but missing.
Cahill looking to control.
Cahill is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Williams is controlling him. #SUB2#
Williams got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cahill has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Williams has managed to get both his arms back between Cahill's legs - danger averted.
Cahill trying to control the position.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Williams with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cahill tries to score a power double leg takedown but Williams sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cahill somewhat.
Williams stuffs the takedown attempt from Cahill. Cahill gets slowly back to his feet.
Cahill goes for a double leg but Williams avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Williams continues to drive forward.#CL#
Williams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Cahill is fighting off a takedown attempt but Williams is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Cahill to the mat. Cahill regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Cahill wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Williams manages to pass to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REVB#
Cahill keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Williams dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
No luck for Cahill with that takedown attempt.
Duke Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cahill shoots in looking for a takedown but Williams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cahill's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Williams tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cahill manages to circle out of the way.
Williams blocks a head kick by Cahill.
Williams changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Williams doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cahill counters with a stiff right hand.
Cahill dives in for a single leg takedown but Williams sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Duke Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Cahill.#CL#
Williams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cahill tries to break free but Williams pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cahill has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Williams is trying to drag Cahill to the mat but Cahill just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Williams tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T1#
Cahill misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Williams.
Cahill has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Williams after a bit of a struggle.
Cahill tries to break the clinch but Williams is controlling the position.
Williams is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cahill gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cahill is trying to pull guard but Williams has him pressed against the cage.
Cahill is looking to take this one to the mat.
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cahill can do to turn this around?
Cahill tries to pull guard but Williams forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Williams prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cahill trying to control the position but instead, Williams has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cahill into the cage.
Cahill tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
Williams gets control of Cahill's arms and successfully pulls guard. Williams will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Cahill stops Williams from standing up.
Cahill wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.
Cahill trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Cahill manages to pass to side control.
Cahill throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Williams wants to improve his position but Cahill is controlling well.
Williams avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cahill.
Cahill trying to control from half guard but Williams is working away.
It looks like Cahill is going to stand back up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cahill tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Williams with a poor takedown
and Cahill cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cahill looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Williams was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cahill shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Williams pinned against the cage. Williams gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Williams feinted with a counter takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cahill or perhaps it was just good defense by Williams, which made it look bad.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williams looks to clinch
and Cahill counters with a three punch combo that has Williams backing up. Williams nods at Cahill to acknowledge the strikes.
Williams misses with a few strikes there.
Duke Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Cahill tries for a takedown but Williams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Duke Williams 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Cahill looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cahill tries to clinch but Williams is having none of it.
Cahill shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense.
Cahill shoots in looking for a takedown. Williams tries to sprawl out of it but Cahill keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Williams manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Duke Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Cahill.
Williams fails with the takedown
and Cahill counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cahill shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Williams as he jumps to the side.
Williams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Williams. No joy for Cahill on that attempt.
As Cahill looks to move away, Williams throws a big counter combo but Cahill just gets out of the way.#T1#
Cahill has a takedown stuffed.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Williams here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cahill shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Williams defends it nicely.
Duke Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cahill shoots and misses #CL#
and Williams holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Williams pulls Cahill into guard.
Duke Williams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cahill is one step ahead there.
Williams is trying to keep Cahill in close.
#T2#
Williams keeping moving, preventing Cahill from controlling successfully.
Cahill slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Williams has a closed guard, preventing Cahill from standing up.
Cahill trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Cahill is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Williams clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Williams breaks from the clinch.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice sprawl there from Williams as Cahill shoots in.
Williams takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
No luck for Cahill with that takedown attempt. #T4#
Cahill fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cahill wants to clinch up but Williams keeps it at a distance.
Williams was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cahill shoots in looking for a takedown. Williams tries to sprawl out of it but Cahill keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Williams manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cahill shoots for a takedown but Williams saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Williams shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cahill as he avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cahill looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Cahill looks to move away, Williams throws a big counter combo but Cahill just gets out of the way.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cahill tries to clinch but Williams moves out of range.
Cahill shoots in and drives through. Williams sprawls well.
Tim Cahill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duke Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cahill.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duke Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Williams 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duke Williams!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Williams fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Matthews drives through and clinches with Williams against the cage.
Williams tries to break free but Matthews pushes him back against the cage.
Williams throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Matthews blocks it with crossed arms.
Matthews effectively controlling the action here.#TD#
Matthews pulls guard.
Williams is working Matthews over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Matthews manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Williams manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Matthews drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Matthews jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Williams has a closed guard, preventing Matthews from standing up. #SU#
Matthews stands up from Williams's guard - Matthews perhaps looking for a knockout. #T1##CL#
Matthews moves into range and clinches up with Williams.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Matthews as Williams tries to tie him up.
Williams throws an elbow but it misses.
Matthews has Williams pushed against the cage.
Williams working aggressively here.
Williams is looking to control Matthews's arms but Matthews gets an underhook and turns him. Now Williams has his back to the cage. #TD#
Matthews successfully pulls guard.
#T2#
Matthews lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Williams wants to stand but Matthews is controlling the position. #SUB#
Matthews thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Williams has momentary wrist control but Matthews slips an elbow through the middle.
Matthews won't allow Williams to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matthews wants to stand but Williams has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU#
Matthews gets to his feet - Williams follows without any prompting.
Williams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matthews really is a fat lump.#KD2#
Williams drops Matthews with a beautiful combination! Matthews stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Williams is looking for the KO!#CUT2#
It looks like Rhett Matthews has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Williams clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Matthews is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Williams to keep the fight standing.
Matthews stalling against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Williams takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Williams tries to break free but Matthews pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Matthews tightens his grip and picks Williams up, before dumping him to the ground. Williams manages to land in guard.
Matthews is standing up over Williams. Williams looks to escape but Matthews dives into side control.
#REVB#
Matthews cracks Williams with a big right hand but Williams just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#SUB#
Matthews tries for a kimura but Williams is defending well.
Matthews has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Williams is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Matthews has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SU#
Matthews decides to stand back up. Matthews steps back and let's Williams get back to his feet.#TD2#
Williams drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Williams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Matthews. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matthews sneaks back into half guard.
Williams is looking to stall here but Matthews recovers full guard.
Williams throws a big elbow that misses.
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 Rhett Matthews will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rhett Matthews's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Matthews closes the distance and clinches.
Williams is looking to break free of the clinch but Matthews has double underhooks.
Williams wants to break free but Matthews has control.
Matthews has Williams pressed against the cage, preventing Williams from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Williams looking to stall.
Williams looking to slow down the pace here.#TD#
Matthews manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Matthews slips a nice elbow through Williams's hands, connecting with Williams's forehead.#T1#
Williams is looking to escape.#SUB#
Matthews is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Williams doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Matthews. #SUB#
Matthews seems to be working for a kimura but Williams defends the submission attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Matthews is working for a submission of some sort.
Williams keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Matthews drops an elbow to the side of Williams's head.
Matthews lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Matthews is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Matthews working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Matthews is nestled in close to Williams, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Williams is trying to stand.
Williams trying to control here.
Williams pushes Matthews off looking to stand but Matthews dives back in and keeps control.
Matthews drops an elbow to the side of Williams's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matthews lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Matthews working the head and body with strikes.
Williams missing with punches from the bottom.
Matthews takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Matthews scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Matthews controlling the action here.#SUB#
Matthews seems to be looking for submissions.
Matthews lands with a punch from half guard.
Matthews is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Matthews seems to be working for a kimura but Williams defends the submission attempt.
Matthews is nestled in close to Williams, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
Williams is looking for a sweep. Matthews is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Matthews there.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rhett Matthews overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Matthews is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Williams is just riding it out for now. Matthews eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Matthews wants to work for an arm triangle but Williams is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Matthews is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Matthews is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rhett Matthews dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rhett Matthews's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A lazy left from Williams finds it's target.
Williams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matthews looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Williams scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Williams closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Matthews to the mat! Matthews manages to get full guard.
Williams wants to control from the top but Matthews keeps moving.
Williams is looking to work some ground and pound but Matthews has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Williams wanted to stand there but Matthews had control of the position.
Williams chips away with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Matthews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matthews might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Williams is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Matthews manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Williams manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Matthews postures up.
Matthews chips away with some ground and pound.
Matthews with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Matthews drops back looking for a leg! Williams is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Williams manages to kick Matthews off! Matthews jumps back into Williams's guard.
Matthews cracks Williams with a solid left hand.#T2#
Matthews throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Williams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Williams wants to stand up but Matthews is controlling him.
Matthews in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Matthews trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Matthews tries to sprawl but Williams drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Matthews kicks off Williams and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matthews moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Duke Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3##TD2#
Williams closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Matthews to the mat! Matthews manages to get full guard. #ES#
Matthews pushes Williams off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD2#
Williams looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Matthews pushes Williams off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matthews dodges the punch combination from Williams.
#TD2#
Williams feints and as Matthews raises his hands in defense, Williams changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T4#
Matthews keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Williams in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Matthews seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Williams wants to control from the top but Matthews keeps moving.
Matthews pulls Williams in close to his closed guard and prevents Williams from doing any damage or advancing position.
Duke Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rhett Matthews is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matthews has momentary wrist control but Williams slips an elbow through the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rhett Matthews.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Matthews, 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rhett Matthews!
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