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Event:
GFC 20 - Kable vs. Tamburello
Date: Nov 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Motts tries to score a power double leg takedown but Robinson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Motts somewhat.
Motts misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Motts with a lazy takedown attempt
and Robinson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Motts thinking.
DeShawn Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Melo Motts.
Motts shoots and misses
and Robinson counters with a nice uppercut.
Motts with a lazy takedown attempt
and Robinson counters with a right hand to the body.
Motts takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Motts misses with a takedown attempt
letting Robinson counter with a right hand.
Motts looks winded!
Motts shoots in but no luck this time.
Robinson lands the left hand.
Melo Motts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Motts misses with a takedown
and Robinson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Robinson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Robinson scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Motts is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Motts with a poor takedown
and Robinson counters with a left to the body.
Robinson works Motts's body with a nice hook.
Motts takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
A jab lands there for Robinson.
Robinson lands a nice hook to Motts's body. Motts takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Robinson lands with a good body shot.
Robinson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Motts shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Robinson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Robinson scores with a jab. Motts acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
DeShawn Robinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice jab there from Robinson.
Motts with a poor takedown
and Robinson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Robinson lands a nice hook to Motts's body. Motts takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robinson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Robinson lands a slapping body shot.
Robinson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mottss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Motts takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A lazy left from Robinson finds it's target.
Motts takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Motts tries to move into range but Robinson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
Motts takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Decent striking displayed by Robinson there.
Motts tries to move into range but Robinson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Robinson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Motts takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Robinson digs a good body shot into Motts's ribs.
Robinson connects with a crisp jab.
Robinson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Motts doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Robinson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Motts shoots and misses
and Robinson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Motts thinking.
Robinson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Motts tries for a takedown but Robinson circles away easily
and Robinson counters with a left and a right that stings Motts. #ROC#Motts is rocked!
A lazy left from Robinson finds it's target.
Motts is still on wobbly legs! Can Robinson finish him?
Good standup being displayed there by Robinson as he connects with a hook.
Robinson lands a nice looking body shot.
#T3#
Robinson lands a slapping body shot.
and Robinson counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Motts! He's just covering up as Robinson starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeShawn Robinson!
Our winner, DeShawn Robinson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
GFC 17 - Frossard vs. Song
Date: Nov 06, 2021 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Motts.
Motts tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but KnockOut swivels and escapes.
Motts misses with a takedown attempt
enabling KnockOut to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Melo Motts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Motts takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Motts has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from KnockOut finds it's way round the side to connect with Motts's head.
Jab, jab by KnockOut - just one landing.
KnockOut has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
KnockOut fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Motts closes the distance and clinches up with KnockOut, looking for a takedown. Motts pushes KnockOut against the cage but KnockOut circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Motts takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Motts darts in looking for a takedown but KnockOut gets double underhooks and turns Motts into the cage.
Motts is looking to control KnockOut's arms but KnockOut gets an underhook and turns him. Now Motts has his back to the cage.
Motts taking a breather.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Motts looking to slow down the pace here.
KnockOut is trying to break the clinch but Motts is controlling him.
KnockOut avoiding damage as Motts throws knees to the body.
KnockOut avoiding damage.
#BC2#
KnockOut manages to break the clinch.
Motts walks into a stiff left hand from KnockOut.
KnockOut connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
KnockOut digs a good hook to Motts's body.
KnockOut cracks Motts with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Motts shoots for a takedown but KnockOut saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Motts fails with the takedown
and KnockOut counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Motts is breathing heavily.
KnockOut scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
KnockOut scores with a crisp jab that stopped Motts in his tracks. #ROC2#Motts is rocked!
Motts shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and KnockOut counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Motts thinking.
Motts has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
KnockOut with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Motts takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Motts misses with a takedown
and KnockOut counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Motts thinking.
Decent striking displayed by KnockOut there.#KD2#
KnockOut cracks Motts with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. KnockOut has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Motts to stand back up!
Oh Motts is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Motts takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
KnockOut throws a shot to the body.
Motts drops his hands momentarily. KnockOut doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Motts staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Motts doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike KnockOut!
Mike KnockOut seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
GFC 13 - Motts vs. Probert
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Probert thuds a left hand into Motts's body.
Motts takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Probert dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Probert throws a one two combo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Motts.
Probert scores with a jab to the body.
Probert is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Motts has his takedown stuffed
letting Probert counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Probert feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mottss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Motts is trying hard to land a takedown here. Probert sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Melo Motts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Motts fails with a takedown attempt.
Probert digs a good body shot into Motts's ribs.
Probert leaves Motts with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Probert moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T1#
Probert keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Probert scores with a four punch combination!
Nice sprawl there from Probert as Motts shoots in.
Motts needs to keep his hands up - Probert had a free shot at his head there.
No luck for Motts with that takedown attempt.
Motts is breathing heavily.
Probert scores with a shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Probert.
Motts walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Probert lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2#
Probert drops Motts with a beautiful combination! Motts stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Probert is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Motts is rocked!
Probert wobbles Motts with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Probert dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Motts to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bob Probert!
Bob Probert is the new lightweight champion!
Bob Probert decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
GFC 9 - Titanfall
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Motts closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fisher did well to prevent Motts getting side control.
Motts stops Fisher from getting back to his feet.
Motts wants to free his trapped foot but Fisher is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Motts uses his free foot to push down on Fisher's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fisher.
Motts content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Motts looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
You get the feeling that Fisher really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Motts controlling his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisher tries to buck Motts off but he can't manage it.
Motts tries to control but Fisher wriggling away.
Motts has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Fisher is trying to stand up.
Motts controlling from mount.
Fisher is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
#T1#
Motts controlling his opponent.
Motts has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Motts goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Fisher is on top in guard.
Fisher tries to stand but Motts is controlling from the bottom.
Motts is controlling Fisher's posture.#SUB#
Motts has his feet on Fisher's thighs here. He's pushed Fisher off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Fisher screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Melo Motts! |
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Event:
GFC 6 - Stockholm Syndrome
Date: Aug 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Motts shoots in looking for a takedown. Rohl tries to sprawl out of it but Motts keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rohl manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Motts changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rohl tries to avoid it but Motts manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rohl to the ground. Rohl escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Motts shoots in for a takedown but Rohl shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Melo Motts. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Rohl gets caught flat footed, as Motts shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Motts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rohl is keeping the position for now.
Motts controlling from the top position.
Rohl looking for a sweep. Not yet Rohl, not yet.
Rohl is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Motts not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motts slips nicely into half guard.
Motts wants to free his trapped foot but Rohl is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rohl has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Motts is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Rohl wants to improve his position but Motts is controlling well.
Motts takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Motts is pressing down on Rohl's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rohl is holding on for now.
Motts takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Motts seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rohl for as long as he can get away with.
Rohl tries to get to full guard but Motts has control of the leg.
Motts is trying to control. Rohl wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Motts controlling the action here.
Motts prevents Rohl from improving his position.
Motts has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Motts tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rohl knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Motts passes to full mount!
Motts wants to take Rohl's back but he can't do it this time.
Motts controlling from the full mount.
Rohl is squirming around, avoiding Motts's attempts to control the action.
Motts tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rohl wants to hold on but Motts pushes him away.
Motts moves to the back.
Motts trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Rohl doesn't escape. #T3##SUB#
Motts has his arm under Rohl's chin here. Game over son! Motts squeezes tightly and Rohl is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Melo Motts! |
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Event:
GFC 3 - Assemble
Date: Jul 10, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Motts shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Motts perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Warrior is staying active underneath Motts, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Warrior actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Motts is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Motts tries to pass to full mount but Warrior defends it. #SUB2#
Warrior actively working from the bottom here.
Motts tries to pass to full mount but Warrior defends it. #SUB2#
Warrior actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Warrior looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Motts wants to take a breather but Warrior is having none of it.
Motts is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Warrior! #T1#
Motts looking to control but Warrior is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Motts wants to take his opponent's back but Warrior doesn't allow it.
Motts controlling his opponent.
We've been hearing good reports from Motts's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Motts can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Warrior is looking to escape.
Warrior is wriggling around trying to escape.
Motts scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Warrior manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Warrior looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Motts is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2##SUB2#
Warrior looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Motts is looking to take a break and control but Warrior is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Motts not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Warrior looking for submissions off his back.
Motts is keen to just control but Warrior is a slippery customer.
Warrior tries to roll over but Motts keeps him under control.#T3#
Motts wants to control but Warrior is keeping him busy.
Warrior avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Motts.
Motts trying to control from half guard but Warrior is working away. #SUB2#
Warrior is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Motts pulls his head out easily.
Motts is keen to just control but Warrior is a slippery customer.
Motts takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Motts wants to work for an arm triangle but Warrior is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Motts moves into full mount! Warrior won't be happy about that!
Warrior avoids a series of strikes thrown by Motts.
Motts looking to control but Warrior is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Motts controlling the pace for now.
Motts wants to control the pace but Warrior is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warrior tries to reverse the position but Motts maintains control.#T4#
Motts trying to control but Warrior is having none of it.
Warrior tries to reverse the position but Motts maintains control.
Motts controlling the position easily from mount.
Warrior really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Motts tries to control but Warrior wriggling away.
Warrior is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Motts wants to control the pace but Warrior is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Melo Motts 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#
Motts darts in looking for a takedown but Warrior gets double underhooks and turns Motts into the cage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Warrior! But no joy.
Warrior stalls.
Motts wants to stall.
Motts is trying to stall.
#TD2#
Warrior gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB2#
Warrior is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Warrior drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Motts dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Warrior wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motts trying to control the position from guard on top but Warrior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Motts controlling from the top position.
Motts wants to control from the top but Warrior keeps moving. #T1#
Motts sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Warrior's guard.
Motts seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Warrior does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Warrior is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Motts pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Warrior is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Motts pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Warrior looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Motts takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Motts trying to control the action but Warrior is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Warrior looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Warrior actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Motts sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Motts is trying to control the action in half guard but Warrior is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Warrior looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Motts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Warrior keeps working.
Motts keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Motts passes the guard and advances to mount!
Warrior is in all sorts of trouble here.
Motts controlling his opponent.
Warrior keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Motts trying to control but Warrior is having none of it. #T3#
Warrior manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Motts seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Warrior does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Warrior looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Warrior looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Motts passes to side control.
Warrior manages to get back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Motts seems content to control.#SUB2#
Warrior looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Motts slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Warrior is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Warrior looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Motts keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Warrior is staying active underneath Motts, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Warrior looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Motts trying to control from half guard but Warrior is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Melo Motts will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Warrior is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Warrior moves into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Motts - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Motts is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Warrior blocks a body shot from Motts.
Motts just leaning against Warrior, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Melo Motts.
Motts shoots and misses
and Warrior counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motts gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Motts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Motts shoots and misses
letting Warrior counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Melo Motts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Motts with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Warrior holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T1#
Warrior is trying to drag Motts to the mat but Motts just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Warrior taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#TD2#
Warrior jumps into guard, dragging Motts to the mat.
Motts wants to control from the top but Warrior keeps moving.
Motts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Warrior swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Warrior looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Motts is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Motts trying to control but Warrior is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Warrior escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Motts gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Motts engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ultimate Warrior has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
Warrior had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Motts defends it easily.
Motts sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Warrior is looking for a triangle but Motts pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Warrior had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Motts defends it easily.
Motts slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Warrior working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Motts doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Motts manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Our spies down at at PSE inform us that Warrior has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T3#
Motts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Warrior swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Warrior is looking for a triangle but Motts pushes his legs off easily.
Motts stays in close to Warrior's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Warrior has his foot on Motts's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Motts works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Warrior looking for a guillotine here but Motts defends easily.
Warrior keeping moving, preventing Motts from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Warrior has his foot on Motts's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Motts works his way back into a safe position though.
Motts is pushing down on Warrior's leg trying to pass to half guard. Warrior is fighting to maintain full guard but Motts has managed to sneak the leg through.
Motts prevents Warrior from improving his position.
Warrior won't allow Motts to pass to mount. #T4#
Motts not doing much here.
Motts prevents Warrior from improving his position.
Warrior is not content to let Motts control the position.#SUB2#
Warrior looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Warrior looking for submissions off his back.
Motts wants to control but Warrior is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Motts is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Warrior sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Warrior looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Melo Motts is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Motts performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ultimate Warrior comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Motts has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Melo Motts! |
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Event:
GFC 1 - For Honour and Glory
Date: Jun 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Chas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Motts's sensitive parts.
Motts closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chas circles away.#CL2#
Chas moves into the clinch.
Chas missing with knees to the body.
Chas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Motts blocks it with crossed arms.
Motts stalls.
Motts is trying to maintain a safe position but Chas gets an underhook and turns Motts into the cage.
Motts content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Motts displaying some good clinch control by pressing Chas up against the cage.
Motts gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Chas jumps guard but Motts turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Motts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chas is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Motts is keeping busy.
Knees to the body from Chas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Come on Motts - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Melo Motts.
Motts shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chas sprawls well. Chas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Motts gets slowly back to his feet.
Chas throws a nice head kick!
#T1#
Chas lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Melo Motts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Motts looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chas throws a head kick that Motts semi-blocks.
Motts shoots in looking for a takedown but Chas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Motts's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Melo Motts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chas scores with a nice body kick.
Motts fails with a takedown attempt.
Chas scores with a head kick. Motts tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL2#
Chas instigates a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Chas fails to pull guard.
Motts just leaning against Chas, taking a breather.
Motts stalling in the clinch but Chas improves position.
Chas told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Motts is pushing Chas up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T2#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Melo Motts.
Motts shoots for a takedown but Chas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Motts is defended easily by Chas.
Motts shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chas as he jumps to the side.
Chas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
No luck for Motts with that takedown attempt.
Chas lands a nice looking kick to the body. Motts takes a step back to recover.
A slapping body kick lands there for Chas.
Motts is breathing heavily.
Motts takes a kick to the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Chas.
Chas connects with a high kick.
Chas feints and then cracks Motts's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Motts down.
Chas throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chas.
#T3#
Motts shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chas as he avoids it easily.
Motts looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chas is fending him off so far but Motts persists. Nope, Chas circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Chas closes the distance and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Chas lands an elbow inside.
Chas slowing the pace effectively.
Motts is trying to maintain a safe position but Chas gets an underhook and turns Motts into the cage.
Motts is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chas is defending well for now.
Motts is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Chas scores with a knee to the head.
Chas unloads a knee to the mid-section.#TD2#
Chas jumps into guard, dragging Motts to the mat.
#SUB2#
Motts got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Motts has managed to get both his arms back between Chas's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Chas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Motts doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Motts manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Motts slips nicely into half guard.
Motts trying to pass the guard but Chas defending well. #T4#
Motts controlling the pace.
Chas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Motts is looking to take a break and control but Chas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chas keeping moving, preventing Motts from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Chas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Chas looking for a guillotine here but Motts defends easily.
Motts seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reza Chas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Motts tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chas swivels and escapes.
Chas lands a head kick. Motts smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Motts shoots in looking for a takedown. Chas tries to sprawl out of it but Motts keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chas thumps Motts with a low kick.
Chas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A left and a right from Chas both land. Nice combination. #TD#
Motts drives through with a takedown into Chas's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Motts trying to control the position from guard on top but Chas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Motts tries to free his leg and advance position but Chas is retaining full guard.
Motts loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Chas has his foot on Motts's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Motts works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Chas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Chas looking for a guillotine here but Motts defends easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Motts tries to free his leg and advance position but Chas is retaining full guard. #T1#
Chas can't keep his opponent in guard - Motts advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Motts wants to pass to mount but Chas is defending the position.
Chas is refusing to be controlled, as Motts sits in half guard.
Chas wants to control but Motts is keeping busy.
Motts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chas keeps working.
Chas trying to control from the bottom.
Chas is staying active underneath Motts, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chas tries to get to full guard but Motts has control of the leg.
Motts is keen to just control but Chas is a slippery customer.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Well, if Motts is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Chas is refusing to be controlled, as Motts sits in half guard.
Chas trying to control but Motts postures up.
Motts trying to control from half guard but Chas is working away. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Motts fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Melo Motts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chas throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Motts darts in looking for a takedown but Chas gets double underhooks and turns Motts into the cage.
Chas feints a counter leg kick.
Motts takes a knee right on the jaw!
Motts is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chas is keeping busy.
A bit of stalling here from Chas.
#T3#
Chas tries to pull guard but Motts won't allow it.
Reza Chas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chas crunches a lovely knee into Motts's ribcage.
Motts is looking to break free of the clinch but Chas has double underhooks.
Chas comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Chas lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Motts is trying to push Chas away but Chas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Motts is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chas obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Motts manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Motts trying to control the position but instead, Chas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Motts into the cage.
Chas lands a nice knee to the body. #T4#
Knees in the clinch landing for Chas.
Motts takes an elbow to the forehead.
Chas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Motts walks away with a smile on his face. Chas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Motts shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chas pinned against the cage. Chas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Motts takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chas throws a nice head kick!
#CL2#
Chas drives through and clinches with Motts against the cage.
Chas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chas lands a knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Chas.
Stalling in the clinch from Motts.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Motts letting Chas take a breather here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reza Chas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Chas delivers a nice body kick.
Chas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Motts.
Both fighters circling a little - Chas finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Chas with a nice calf kick.
Reza Chas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chas throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Motts's head.
Chas lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Motts doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chas counters with a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chas.
Motts shoots in looking for a takedown but Chas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Motts's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chas stuffs the takedown attempt from Motts. Motts gets slowly back to his feet.
Chas is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Melo Motts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Motts has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Chas.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Motts has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chas with a nice calf kick.
A nice leg kick from Chas, right into the meat of the thigh.
Motts will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Motts fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice body kick from Chas.#T1##CL2#
Chas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Motts tries to land knees in the clinch but Chas avoids the damage to the body.
Motts is trying to maintain a safe position but Chas gets an underhook and turns Motts into the cage.
Chas comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Motts looking to slow down the pace here.
Motts tries to stall but Chas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Motts wants to stall.
Motts is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chas is keeping busy.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Melo Motts.
Chas scores with a head kick. Motts tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Chas is looking to clinch.
Reza Chas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chas throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That kick from Chas tenderised Motts's leg. Motts is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chas moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Chas scores with a head kick.
Chas connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Motts takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#TD#
Motts is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chas's half guard.#SUB2#
Chas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Chas actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Motts in particular looking to stall.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Chas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Motts performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Motts's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
Chas taking some punishment here, with Motts in his half guard.
Motts controlling the action here.
Chas is looking to control Motts's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chas avoid being mounted?
Motts is taking a breather. Chas 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.
Chas wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Chas actively working from the bottom here.
Motts keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Motts is looking to take a break and control but Chas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Motts prevents Chas from improving his position.
Motts content to control rather than advance.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chas scores with a head kick. Motts tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#TD#
Chas gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chas is trying to control the position but Motts postures up.
Chas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Motts controls the pace.
Motts trying to control but Chas is working from the bottom.
Melo Motts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reza Chas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Motts controls the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reza Chas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chas winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reza Chas! |
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Event:
C4 - Contenders Series 3
Date: May 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Motts fails to land the takedown.
Burnmegamedov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Motts.
Burnmegamedov looks to land a combination. Motts sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#It looks like Melo Motts has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Burnmegamedov.
We've been hearing reports that Motts has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Motts doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Burnmegamedov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Melo Motts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burnmegamedov throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Motts colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Burnmegamedov as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Motts is left battered and dazed whilst Burnmegamedov and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Babeep Burnmegamedov!
Post fight, an emotional Babeep Burnmegamedov said 'Alhamdulillah'. |
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Event:
The greatest teacher
Date: Mar 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Motts doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dilly counters with a one-two to the body.
Dilly stalks Motts and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Motts's face. Motts staggers backwards, shaken.
Dilly listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Motts fails with the takedown
and Dilly counters with a straight right hand.
Dilly scores with a crisp jab that stopped Motts in his tracks.
Motts misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Dilly to counter with a crisp jab.
Juiced Dilly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Melo Motts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Motts doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dilly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Melo Motts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Motts has his takedown stuffed
and Dilly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Motts shoots and misses
and Dilly counters with a straight right hand.
Motts with a poor takedown
enabling Dilly to counter with a crisp jab.
Dilly is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Motts looks winded!
Motts with a poor takedown
and Dilly counters with a straight right hand.
Dilly scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice jab there from Dilly.
Motts tries for a takedown but Dilly circles away easily
and Dilly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dilly cracks Motts with an open hand slap.#T1#
Dilly works over Motts's head and body with a nice combination.#ROC#Motts is rocked!
Motts fails with the takedown
and Dilly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Motts is still on wobbly legs! Can Dilly finish him?
Motts tries for a takedown but Dilly circles away easily
and Dilly counters with a crisp right that sends Motts to the canvas! Dilly follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juiced Dilly! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 09, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Motts shoots in and bounces The Pace off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Motts not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Motts stands and throws The Pace's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Motts controlling from side mount.
Motts has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Motts.#SUB#
Motts is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, The Pace has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Pace managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Motts.
Motts controls the position.#SUB#
Motts tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Motts controlling the position from side mount.
The Pace is looking for a sweep.
Motts controlling from side mount. #SUB#
Motts wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by The Pace, who protects the arm well.
Motts moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T2#
The Pace struggling a bit here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if The Pace can do anything to dispel that myth.
Motts takes a little break here. The Pace wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Motts throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Motts controlling the position from side mount.
The Pace is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Motts moves into full mount!
The Pace is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Motts controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Motts seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down The Pace for as long as he can get away with.
The Pace tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Motts takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The Pace is wriggling around trying to escape.
Motts controlling from mount. #SUB#
Motts looking to secure an arm triangle but The Pace defends it well.
Motts tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The Pace has given up his back.
#T4#
Motts just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
You can see the frustration on The Pace's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The Pace can't escape the position.
The Pace is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Motts off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Motts biding his time, controlling The Pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Melo Motts dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
The Pace cracks a nice hook into Motts's ribs.
Motts misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The Pace tries to bum rush Motts with a series of wild strikes but Motts uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Motts looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The Pace throws a one two combo.
Motts shoots in looking for a takedown. The Pace tries to sprawl out of it but Motts keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. The Pace manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
As Motts backs off The Pace throws a huge counter combo but Motts manages to avoid it all.
The Pace displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Motts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Melo Motts. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Motts scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Motts is putting a hurting on The Pace here, landing some big shots from side control.
The Pace is not content to let Motts control the position. #SUB#
Motts wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by The Pace, who protects the arm well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Motts trying to control the action but The Pace is working from the bottom. #T1#
A lull in the action here as Motts stalls from top position.
The Pace gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The Pace is trying to escape the mount.
Motts can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as The Pace is looking to escape.
Motts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Pace can do to turn this around?
Motts controlling the pace for now.
The Pace working to try and regain half guard.
#T2#
Motts controlling the position easily from mount.
Motts mounts The Pace! Really nice guard pass there! #SUB#
Motts looking to isolate an arm here. The Pace doesn't see it coming and as Motts extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Motts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Melo Motts! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 06, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Www shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Motts manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Motts is pulling down on Www's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Motts looking for a triangle here. Www is fighting it but it looks tight! Motts pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Www is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Melo Motts! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Jones dives in for a single leg takedown but Motts sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Motts dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Motts's head and hops out.#TD#
Motts shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Motts showed some decent athleticism there.
Jones won't allow Motts to pass to mount.
Motts is working hard here to advance position.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Motts is working away from the top position though.
Motts is pressing down on Jones's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jones is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Motts is working away from the top position though.
Motts wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position.
Motts slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Motts trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well.
Motts not doing much here.
Motts wants to free his trapped foot but Jones is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
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#
Motts maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Jones could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Motts has cracked it and Jones is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Motts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Melo Motts! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 26, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Jones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Motts looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Motts is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Motts struggling a bit here.
Jones trying to control the action but Motts is working from the bottom.
Motts takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Motts tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Motts is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Motts can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Jones thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
I wouldn't like to be where Motts is right now.
Motts sneaks back into half guard.
Motts is looking to improve his position.
Motts is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jones's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jones's back!
Jones trying to control the action but Motts just sinks the hooks in.
Motts keeps control of the position easily here as Jones tries to buck him off.
#SUB2#
Jones fending off the submission attempt from Motts. #T2#
Motts controlling from the back.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Motts tightening his grip on Jones, looking for the choke.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Jones fending off the submission attempt from Motts. #T3#
Jones tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Motts takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jones tries to hold on but Motts postures up.
Motts takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Motts's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jones has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
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Motts controlling the position well here. Jones rolled but Motts kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Jones tries to roll but Motts sticks to his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Motts is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Jones has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Motts has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Jones taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Motts doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Melo Motts! |
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