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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Thomas shoots in for a double leg but Dogmock sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but Dogmock shows good takedown defense.
No luck for Thomas with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Thomas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dogmock looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Dogmock throws Thomas to one side and escapes!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Thomas closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD#
Thomas pulls Dogmock into guard.
#T1#
Thomas is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Dogmock got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thomas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dogmock has managed to get both his arms back between Thomas's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thomas wants to get back to his feet but Dogmock is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Thomas holds on and takes a little breather.
Dogmock stopping the sweep attempt from Thomas.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Thomas has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Thomas successfully pulls guard.
Thomas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas wants to sweep but no luck. #SU2#
Dogmock stands up from Thomas's guard - Dogmock perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dogmock tries to clinch but Thomas moves out of range. #T3#
Thomas scores with a nice head shot.
Thomas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dogmock circles away.
Dogmock let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Thomas fails with a takedown attempt.
Dogmock now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Thomas thuds his shin into the meat of Dogmock's side.
Thomas wants to clinch.#T4#
Dogmock avoids the body shot from Thomas.
#CL#
Thomas gets a clinch. #BC2#
Dogmock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thomas.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dogmock! But no joy.
Thomas tries for a takedown but Dogmock sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thomas tries for a takedown but Dogmock sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dogmock let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thomas keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch combination from Thomas misses.
Dogmock replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Thomas blocks it well.
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 Max Thomas will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Dogmock feints and as Thomas raises his hands in defense, Dogmock changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dogmock sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Thomas working for a triangle but Dogmock defends it easily.
Dogmock wants to stand but Thomas is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Thomas has control of Dogmock's left arm, preventing Dogmock from doing any damage.
Dogmock is looking to stand up but Thomas won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dogmock defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thomas.
Dogmock is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thomas with a body shot.
Thomas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Dogmock counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES#
Thomas pushes Dogmock off and gets back to his feet.
#T2##CL#
Thomas has closed the distance and engaged Dogmock in a clinch.
Thomas missing with knees to the body.
Dogmock gets underhooks to prevent Thomas's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas is looking for a takedown.
Dogmock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thomas throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thomas stalling in the clinch.
#T3#
Thomas is trying to drag Dogmock to the mat but Dogmock just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dogmock blocks the elbow strike.
#BC#
Thomas manages to break the clinch.
Thomas shoots in and drives through. Dogmock sprawls well.
Dogmock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dogmock blocks a head kick by Thomas.
Thomas has a takedown stuffed.
Thomas sets himself, and Dogmock steps forward looking for the clinch! Thomas avoids it this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Thomas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dogmock's waist but Dogmock gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thomas off to one side.
A countering left hand to the body from Dogmock misses.
Thomas swats away the attempt to clinch by Dogmock.
Horrible takedown attempt by Thomas or perhaps it was just good defense by Dogmock, which made it look bad.
Dogmock thinks about the counter body kick.#CL2#
Dogmock moves into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A bit of stalling here from Dogmock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cattag Dogmock will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Dogmock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thomas, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Max Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Dogmock closes the distance and clinches.
Thomas has had enough of the clinch but Dogmock keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Thomas breaks from the clinch.
Thomas is looking to slow Dogmock down with leg kicks.
Thomas fails to land the takedown.
Dogmock thinks about the counter body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dogmock tries to avoid it but Thomas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dogmock to the ground. Dogmock escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dogmock is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T1#
Thomas misses with a head kick.
Thomas is looking to clinch but Dogmock is avoiding it.
Dogmock wants to clinch.
Dogmock stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dogmock wants it to stay on the feet.
Dogmock let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thomas shoots in but Dogmock avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thomas scores with a head kick. Dogmock tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T2#
Thomas fails to land the takedown.
Dogmock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thomas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dogmock's calf.
Thomas lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#CL2#
Dogmock pushes Thomas up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Thomas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thomas tries to pull guard but Dogmock forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Thomas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dogmock has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Thomas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dogmock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thomas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dogmock prevents it.
Dogmock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thomas tries to pull guard but Dogmock forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Thomas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dogmock walks away with a smile on his face. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Thomas throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Thomas fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T4##CL2#
Dogmock pushes Thomas up against the cage in a clinch.
Dogmock tries to work over Thomas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thomas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dogmock's face.
Thomas is trying to push Dogmock away but Dogmock has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thomas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dogmock just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thomas wants to break free but Dogmock has control.
Dogmock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dogmock keeps control of Thomas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thomas is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dogmock has had enough of the clinch but Thomas keeps him there for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cattag Dogmock.
I think Dogmock 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Cattag Dogmock!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Mill moves into the clinch successfully.
Mill with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mill tries to land a knee to the head but Thomas blocks with his arms.
Thomas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mill fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Thomas pushes Mill up against the cage in a clinch.
Mill misses with a knee strike.
Mill throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mill looking to throw knees to the head but Thomas is blocking nicely.
Thomas wants to take the fight to the mat but Mill manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mill throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mill looking to throw knees to the head but Thomas is blocking nicely.
Mill throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thomas blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mill with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mill with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thomas trying to land knees to the body.
Thomas tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mill fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T1##CL2#
Mill rushes Thomas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mill misses with a knee strike.
Thomas has Mill pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mill manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mill using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thomas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thomas is defended easily by Mill.
Mill keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Mill moves into the clinch.
Thomas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mill with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thomas is trying to break the clinch but Mill is controlling him.#T2#
Mill tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mill throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mill looking to throw knees to the head but Thomas is blocking nicely.
Mill throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thomas blocks it with crossed arms.
Thomas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Thomas has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mill uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mill trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thomas is on top in guard.
#REVR#
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!
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Mill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Thomas is really struggling to control Mill but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Thomas prevents Mill from getting back to his feet.
Mill looking to control.
#SUB2#
Mill looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mill really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thomas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Thomas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mill has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thomas has managed to get both his arms back between Mill's legs - danger averted.
Thomas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mill's guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thomas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mill defending well though.
Mill is looking for a sweep. Thomas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thomas tries to pass to full mount but Mill defends it.
Mill trying to control from the bottom.
Mill might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Thomas haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thomas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thomas. That's going to slow Mill down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Thomas gets tackled into the cage by Mill. Mill maintains the clinch.
Mill with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mill throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thomas blocks it with crossed arms.
Mill keeps control of Thomas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yernardo Mill dominated that round.
That's time! Thomas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Mill gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mill tries a knee to the head but Thomas blocks it.
Mill throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Thomas manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Thomas with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Mill has managed to clinch.
Mill with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thomas is trying to push Mill away but Mill has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thomas looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mill looking to throw knees to the head but Thomas is blocking nicely.
Thomas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mill just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas goes for a takedown attempt but Mill pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Mill gets a clinch. #T1#
Mill with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thomas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mill with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mill using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thomas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mill throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mill misses with a knee strike.
Mill tries to land a knee to the head but Thomas blocks with his arms.
Mill keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thomas's efforts to push away.
Mill throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thomas blocks it with crossed arms.
Mill using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thomas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thomas wants to stall.
Thomas has had enough of the clinch but Mill keeps him there for the moment.
Yernardo Mill seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thomas is trying to pull guard but Mill has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Mill throws a knee to the head but misses.
#TD#
Thomas pulls guard successfully.
Mill forces his way into half guard.
Mill controlling the action here.
Mill looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Thomas trying to control but Mill postures up.
#T3#
Mill is trying to control. Thomas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mill is pressing down on Thomas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thomas is holding on for now.
Thomas gets back to full guard.
Mill stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thomas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thomas trying to keep a closed guard but Mill is proving a slippery customer.
Mill looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #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.#SUB#
Thomas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mill is aware though and is defending well.
Mill 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.
Yernardo Mill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Thomas moves into the clinch.
Mill throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thomas blocks it with crossed arms.
Mill tries a knee to the head but Thomas blocks it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mill using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thomas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mill looking to throw knees to the head but Thomas is blocking nicely.
Mill tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thomas is trying to drag Mill to the mat but Mill just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yernardo Mill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Mill closes the distance and clinches.
Mill looking to throw knees to the head but Thomas is blocking nicely.
Mill misses with a knee to the head.
Thomas has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mill is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mill tries to land a knee to the head but Thomas blocks with his arms.
#BC#
Thomas breaks the clinch.
No luck for Thomas with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Mill closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but Mill shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T1##CL2#
Mill darts in and clinches Thomas up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mill throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mill tries to land a knee to the head but Thomas blocks with his arms.
Mill looking to throw knees to the head but Thomas is blocking nicely.
Thomas wants to take the fight to the mat but Mill manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mill tries a knee to the head but Thomas blocks it.
Mill misses with a knee to the head.
Mill throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mill misses with a knee strike.
#TD#
Thomas pulls guard successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thomas is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Mill is trying to control the position but Thomas postures up. #T2#
Mill wants to sweep here but Thomas controlling him for the moment.
Mill thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mill can do anything to dispel that myth.
Thomas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thomas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mill's guard.
Mill is trying is best to control the position here.
Mill wants to get back to full guard.
Thomas passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mill!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mill tries to buck Thomas off but he can't manage it. #T3#
Mill tries to reverse the position but Thomas maintains control.
Mill tries to lock up and control but Thomas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Thomas thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Max Thomas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thomas unloads with some shots from mount but Mill bucks and avoids them well.
Mill keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mill is trying to reverse the position but instead Thomas has taken his back - oops!
Mill just trying to survive but Thomas is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T4##SUB#
Thomas patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Thomas tries to get the hooks in deep but Mill pushed the leg off.
Thomas somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. #SUB#
Mill defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas has the hooks in. Mill is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Max Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Max Thomas.
I think Mill 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yernardo Mill!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2019 |
#R1#
No joy there for Jimenez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD2#
Thomas dives in and scores a takedown into Jimenez's guard.
Thomas is standing up over Jimenez. Jimenez looks to escape but Thomas dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REVR#
Jimenez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Thomas looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jimenez is avoiding damage well.
Jimenez wants to get back to his feet but Thomas drags him back down.
Thomas moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Jimenez pushes Thomas away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Thomas gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jimenez! #T1#
Jimenez swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Jimenez wants to hold on but Thomas pushes him away.
Jimenez is looking to get to half guard.
Thomas avoids the attempt from Jimenez to control.#SU2#
Thomas get's back to his feet.
Jimenez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thomas.#TD2#
Jimenez gets caught napping as Thomas dives in and scores a takedown. Jimenez manages to retain guard.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Jimenez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jimenez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Thomas controls the pace.#T2#
Thomas tries to stand but Jimenez is controlling from the bottom.
Thomas trying to control but Jimenez is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Jimenez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SU2#
Thomas gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T3##TD2#
Thomas shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jimenez's guard.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Jimenez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas looking to pass the guard.
Thomas postures up in Jimenez's guard and throws a big left but Jimenez blocks it.
Jimenez working a defensive guard but Thomas passes into half guard.
Thomas is thwarting Jimenez's attempts to control the position.
Thomas trying to control the pace. #T4##SUB2#
Thomas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jimenez sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Thomas is looking for a kimura but Jimenez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thomas to get the leverage. #SUB#
Jimenez looking for subs from the bottom but Thomas mounts him!
Thomas controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jimenez tries to lock up and control but Thomas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Thomas dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Thomas closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Thomas lands in his opponent's guard.
Jimenez striking off his back but it's not causing Thomas any problems.
Jimenez keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
Thomas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas won't allow Jimenez to get back to his feet.
Jimenez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thomas passes Jimenez's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Jimenez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Thomas takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jimenez keeps control of the position for the meantime.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SU2#
Thomas stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Jimenez to get to his feet. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#TD2#
Thomas shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jimenez is trying to defend but Thomas finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jimenez strikes from the bottom but Thomas passes into mount!
Thomas throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Jimenez manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Jimenez, under a barage of strikes from Thomas.
Thomas wants to free his trapped foot but Jimenez is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Thomas is taking a breather. Jimenez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jimenez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thomas.
Jimenez is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Jimenez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SU2#
Thomas decides to stand up. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2#
Thomas shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jimenez napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SU2#
Thomas decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jimenez to his feet. #CL2#
Thomas forces Jimenez back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Thomas turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SU2#
Thomas decides to stand back up. Thomas steps back and let's Jimenez get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Thomas moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Thomas jumps guard and drags Jimenez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Thomas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Thomas 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! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Thomas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Thomas closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Thomas lands in his opponent's guard.
Jimenez trying to control the position.
Jimenez wants to stand but Thomas is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jimenez 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. #SUB#
Jimenez throws his legs up looking for a submission but Thomas uses it to pass to side control.
#T1#
Jimenez wants to control but Thomas postures up.#SU2#
Thomas decides to stand back up. Thomas steps back and let's Jimenez get back to his feet.#CL2#
Thomas closes the distance and clinches.
Jimenez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas. #TD2#
Thomas manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Thomas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thomas controls Jimenez momentarily but Jimenez frees himself. #T2#
Thomas wants to sweep but no luck.
Jimenez tries to stand but Thomas is controlling from the bottom.
Thomas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jimenez.
Jimenez chips away with some ground and pound.
Max Thomas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jimenez wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Thomas controls Jimenez momentarily but Jimenez frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Thomas gets the takedown into side control. #T3##ES#
Jimenez throws Thomas to one side and escapes!#CL2#
Thomas gets a clinch.
Jimenez tries to break free but Thomas pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Thomas gets control of Jimenez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Thomas will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Thomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jimenez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Thomas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jimenez is controlling him.
Jimenez connects with a couple of short punches.
Jimenez tries to stand but Thomas is controlling from the bottom. #T4#
Thomas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jimenez is in close to Thomas's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jimenez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jimenez scoring with some ground and pound.
Jimenez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thomas's head.
Jimenez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jimenez wanted to stand there but Thomas had control of the position.
Thomas trying to keep a closed guard but Jimenez is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Max Thomas.
Well Thomas 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Thomas!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but Caraglio shows good takedown defense.
Thomas shoots and misses #CL2#
and Caraglio counters by clinching up.
Thomas tries to score a body lock takedown but Caraglio shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Caraglio misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thomas.
#BC2#
Caraglio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Caraglio scores with a nice head shot.#CL2#
Caraglio has Thomas up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Caraglio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Caraglio lands a shot to the body.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Caraglio misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1##BC2#
Caraglio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Caraglio fakes the leg kick and cracks Thomas in the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thomas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thomas tries to clinch but Caraglio moves out of range.
Thomas fails with the takedown.
It seemed like Caraglio was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Caraglio. #CL2#
Caraglio drives through and clinches with Thomas against the cage.
#BC2#
Caraglio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thomas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL2#
Thomas tries to keep at a distance but Caraglio has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Caraglio trying to land knees to the body.
Thomas prevents Caraglio from breaking the clinch.
Caraglio misses with a body punch.
Thomas tries to break the clinch but Caraglio is controlling the position.
Caraglio tries to break free but Thomas pushes him back against the cage.
Caraglio should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
A nice left hand lands by Caraglio.
Caraglio is looking to break free of the clinch but Thomas has double underhooks.
Caraglio gets underhooks to prevent Thomas's takedown attempt.
Caraglio misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thomas.
#BC2#
Caraglio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thomas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Caraglio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Caraglio. #CL#
Thomas darts in and clinches Caraglio up against the cage.#T3#
Thomas managing to block the knees to the body from Caraglio.
Caraglio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thomas looking for a takedown.
Caraglio stops a takedown attempt from Thomas.
Caraglio tries to land knees in the clinch but Thomas avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Caraglio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Caraglio connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thomas sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Max Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Caraglio throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thomas dodges the punch combination from Caraglio.
#CL2#
Thomas gets tackled into the cage by Caraglio. Caraglio maintains the clinch. #T4#
Caraglio trying to land knees to the body.
Caraglio lands an elbow just above Thomas 's eye.
Thomas can't break the clinch.
Caraglio trying to land knees to the body.
Thomas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Caraglio just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thomas looking for a takedown.
Caraglio is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Caraglio displaying some good clinch control by pressing Thomas up against the cage.
Caraglio stalling against the cage.
Thomas wants a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Massimo Caraglio dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Thomas gets tackled into the cage by Caraglio. Caraglio maintains the clinch.
Caraglio stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Caraglio missing with knees to the body.
Caraglio stalling in the clinch.
Caraglio struggles to land a body shot inside as Thomas controls his hands.
Caraglio taking a breather.
Caraglio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Caraglio misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thomas.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Caraglio is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thomas is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caraglio tries to land knees in the clinch but Thomas avoids the damage to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Caraglio just misses with a elbow thrown towards Thomas's brow.
Caraglio lands an elbow just above Thomas 's eye.
Caraglio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Caraglio dodges an elbow strike from Thomas.
#T1#
Caraglio pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Caraglio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Caraglio tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thomas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Caraglio throws a head kick but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas moves in looking to clinch but Caraglio pushes him off.
Caraglio throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thomas throws the left hand but Caraglio avoids the punch easily.
As Thomas backs off Caraglio throws a huge counter combo but Thomas manages to avoid it all.
Thomas misses with a body kick.
Caraglio throws a counter combo.
Caraglio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thomas wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2##CL2#
Caraglio darts in and clinches Thomas up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A right handed body shot lands from Caraglio.
Caraglio stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Caraglio tries to land knees in the clinch but Thomas avoids the damage to the body.
Thomas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thomas takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC2#
Caraglio manages to break the clinch.
Caraglio throws a hook to the side of Thomas's head but Thomas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Caraglio misses with a wild combination.
Thomas half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
Caraglio throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Caraglio.
Caraglio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thomas.
Thomas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Caraglio counters with a good low kick that Thomas was not able to check.
Caraglio misses with the combination.
Max Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Caraglio as he avoids it easily.
Massimo Caraglio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Caraglio tries to clinch up but Thomas circles away and keeps his distance.#T4##CL2#
Caraglio has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thomas takes an elbow to the temple.
Massimo Caraglio seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Caraglio misses with an elbow over the top.
Caraglio lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thomas or not.
A short uppercut from Caraglio.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Caraglio leaning his opponent against the cage.
Thomas takes a shot to the head.
Caraglio throws a knee to the head but misses.
Caraglio creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thomas's defenses.
Caraglio misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thomas.
#BC2#
Caraglio breaks from the clinch.
Thomas avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Massimo Caraglio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Thomas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Caraglio pushes Thomas up against the cage in a clinch.
Thomas wants to break free but Caraglio has control.
Thomas is working for takedown but Caraglio is calmly controlling the position for now.
Caraglio tries a body shot but Thomas blocks it.
#BC2#
Caraglio breaks the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Caraglio. That's going to slow Thomas down. #CL2#
Caraglio gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Caraglio breaks the clinch.
Thomas is looking to clinch but Caraglio is avoiding it.
Caraglio appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thomas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thomas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Caraglio unleashes a big counter combination but Thomas bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Caraglio lands a front kick.
Nice body kick from Caraglio.
A combination from Caraglio does no damage.
Caraglio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Caraglio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thomas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Caraglio fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
Caraglio lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T2#
Caraglio buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Caraglio lands a body shot.
Thomas avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caraglio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Caraglio 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.
Caraglio tries to land knees in the clinch but Thomas avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Caraglio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Caraglio works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Caraglio taking a breather.
Thomas avoiding damage as Caraglio throws knees to the body.
Thomas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Caraglio smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caraglio moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T4##CL2#
Caraglio pushes Thomas up against the cage in a clinch.
Caraglio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Caraglio is pushing Thomas up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Caraglio missing with knees to the body.
A short left from Caraglio.
Caraglio trying to land knees to the body.
Caraglio trying to land knees to the body.
Thomas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Caraglio smiles and moves away.
A head kick misses from Caraglio.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Caraglio pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Thomas back to the cage. Caraglio follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Max Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Massimo Caraglio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caraglio scores with a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Massimo Caraglio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Caraglio 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 24:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 24:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Massimo Caraglio!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 26, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Nicholson rushes Thomas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thomas has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nicholson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nicholson wants to break free but Thomas has control.
Thomas displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nicholson up against the cage.
Thomas avoiding damage.
Thomas receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Thomas tries to score a body lock takedown but Nicholson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Thomas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nicholson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Randell Nicholson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Thomas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicholson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thomas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Thomas gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Thomas is looking to stand back up but Nicholson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Thomas. #T1##REVB#
Nicholson controlling the action here.
Nicholson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Thomas tries to get to full guard but Nicholson has control of the leg.
Nicholson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nicholson lands strikes from half guard.
Thomas is trying to stand.
Nicholson missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Thomas wants to improve his position but Nicholson is controlling well.
Nicholson is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nicholson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Thomas is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Thomas manages to get to full guard.
Nicholson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Thomas trying to keep a closed guard but Nicholson is proving a slippery customer.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nicholson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nicholson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nicholson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Nicholson clinches.
Thomas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nicholson to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Thomas breaks the clinch.
#T4##CL2#
Thomas pushes Nicholson up against the cage in a clinch.
Thomas is trying to pull guard but Nicholson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nicholson tries to pull guard but Thomas holds him up against the cage and eventually Nicholson drops back down to his feet.
Thomas is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nicholson wants to break free but Thomas has control.
Thomas tries to pull guard but Nicholson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nicholson jumps guard but Thomas turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Thomas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Max Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thomas.
Nicholson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thomas sprawls and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randell Nicholson 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#
Nice takedown defense from Nicholson. No joy for Thomas on that attempt.
Nicholson dives in for a single leg takedown but Thomas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nicholson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thomas takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nicholson as he avoids it easily.
Thomas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nicholson counters with a stiff right hand.
Randell Nicholson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Thomas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Thomas closes the distance and clinches.
Thomas stalling in the clinch but Nicholson improves position.
Thomas lands with a light punch inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1#
Nicholson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thomas is defending well.
Thomas tries to pull guard but Nicholson won't allow it.
Thomas wants a takedown.
Nicholson looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thomas with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Nicholson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Thomas!
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Thomas is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nicholson connects with a decent elbow.
Nicholson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nicholson working away.
Nicholson controlling the position from side mount.
Nicholson looks up at the clock and then as Thomas takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nicholson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T2#
Nicholson scoring with punches from side control.
Nicholson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Thomas is trying to control Nicholson's posture but Nicholson avoids it.
Nicholson taking a breather here.
Nicholson cracks Thomas with a big elbow. #T3#
Thomas takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Nicholson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around?
Nicholson working the ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nicholson lands an elbow.
Thomas takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Nicholson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Nicholson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T4#
Thomas takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Thomas is looking for a sweep.
Nicholson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Thomas is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Nicholson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Thomas on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Thomas takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Randell Nicholson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thomas tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Nicholson easily slips into full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nicholson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Nicholson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randell Nicholson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Nicholson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Thomas throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#CL#
Nicholson clinches with his opponent.
Nicholson wants to break free but Thomas has control.
Nicholson wants a takedown but no success here.
Nicholson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thomas prevents it.
#BC#
Nicholson breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Thomas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nicholson's waist but Nicholson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thomas off to one side. #CL2#
Thomas moves into the clinch successfully.
Nicholson has had enough of the clinch but Thomas keeps him there for the moment.
Thomas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nicholson.
Thomas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nicholson smiles and moves away.
Randell Nicholson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Thomas.
Thomas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL2#
Thomas pushes Nicholson up against the cage in a clinch.
Thomas blocks the elbow strike.
Thomas tries to pull guard but Nicholson won't allow it.
#T2#
Thomas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nicholson's efforts to push away.
Thomas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Thomas avoids a wild elbow strike from Nicholson.
Thomas controlling the action here for a moment.
Thomas displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nicholson up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Nicholson.
#T3#
Nicholson looking for a takedown.
Thomas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nicholson is defending well for now.
Thomas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nicholson has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nicholson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thomas sprawls well. Thomas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nicholson gets slowly back to his feet.
Thomas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Thomas gets caught napping as Nicholson dives in and scores a takedown. Thomas manages to retain guard.
Nicholson lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
Nicholson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nicholson preventing the sweep.
Thomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nicholson working some strikes from top position.
Nicholson works over Thomas with some ground and pound from guard.
Nicholson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nicholson distracts Thomas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nicholson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nicholson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Max Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Randell Nicholson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thomas trying to strike off his back.
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 Randell Nicholson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nicholson, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randell Nicholson!
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