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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Williams drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Barnett can't do much from the bottom here.
Williams throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB2#
Williams swings around for an armbar but Barnett sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Williams's guard.#SUB2#
Williams throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Williams has his foot on Barnett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnett works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams controlling the position.#SUB2#
Williams looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Williams is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnett is aware though and is defending well.
Barnett will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Williams throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB2#
Williams working for submissions but it's allowed Barnett to get to half guard.
Williams moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Williams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Williams has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Williams isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Barnett stacks Williams on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Barnett!
Williams regains half guard, as Barnett was trying to land strikes.
Williams is holding on to half guard well.#T3#
Williams tries to roll over but Barnett keeps him under control.
Williams felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Williams is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barnett's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barnett's back!
Will Williams go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#ES#
Barnett is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it. #TD2#
Williams shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Barnett's guard.#T4#
Williams wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving. #SUB#
Barnett escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Williams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Williams slips nicely into half guard.
Barnett trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Williams manages to pass to mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams 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.
A close round but Josh Williams 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.
#R2##TD2#
Williams looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Barnett is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Williams dives into side control.
#REVR#
Barnett is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Williams has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Williams staying calm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes there by Williams.#T1##SUB2#
Williams working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Barnett is not content to let Williams control the position.
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Barnett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Williams is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barnett knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Williams tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Barnett is trying to control Williams's posture but Williams avoids it.
Williams in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Williams. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Williams trying to control the action but Barnett is working from the bottom.
Barnett looking for a sweep but Williams has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T3#
Williams throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Williams throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Barnett tries to buck Williams off but Williams takes his back!
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Williams has good solid back control here.
Barnett is trying to stand back up. #T4##SUB2#
Williams is looking for the choke from the back position but Barnett is controlling his hands well.
Barnett wants to get back to his feet.
Williams throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Williams is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Williams's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Williams has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Barnett has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Barnett lands a head kick. Williams smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #TD2#
Barnett tries to sprawl but Williams drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Williams missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barnett is trying to maintain the position but Williams is very close to passing his half guard.
Williams performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##ES#
Barnett kicks Williams off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Williams manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Barnett on his heels. He'll look to pass Barnett's guard now, I'm sure.
Williams wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving.
Barnett wants to stand up but Williams is controlling him.
Williams looking to sit in guard and control but Barnett gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Williams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Williams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Barnett wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Williams pulls Barnett in close to his closed guard and prevents Barnett from doing any damage or advancing position.
Williams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Williams throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Barnett is fighting to break Williams's control of his arms but Williams is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Williams tries to clinch but Barnett moves out of range. #TD2#
Williams gets a takedown into half guard.#T4#
Barnett is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Williams seems to be working for a kimura but Barnett defends the submission attempt.
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barnett is trying to get back to full guard.#SU2#
Williams decides to stand and escape the position.
Abdul Barnett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williams tries to clinch up.
Williams defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barnett.
Williams steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Barnett.
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 Abdul Barnett.
I think Williams 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Josh Williams!
Josh Williams decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Norton manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gilbert on his heels. He'll look to pass Gilbert's guard now, I'm sure.
Gilbert not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Norton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Norton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gilbert striking off his back but it's not causing Norton any problems.
Norton working some strikes from top position.
Gilbert looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Norton throws a big elbow that misses.
Norton cracks Gilbert with a solid left hand.
Gilbert working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Norton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Norton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Norton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gilbert's head.#T1#
Norton is working Gilbert over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Norton landing with the ground and pound.
Norton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Norton stopping the sweep attempt from Gilbert.
Norton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gilbert is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gilbert might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Norton haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Norton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Norton lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Norton chips away with some ground and pound.
Gilbert looking to hit a scissor sweep but Norton is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gilbert is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gilbert looks winded!
Norton scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Norton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gilbert utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Norton postures up in Gilbert's guard and throws a big left but Gilbert blocks it.
Norton works over Gilbert with some ground and pound from guard.
Gilbert avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Norton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Norton 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.
Norton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gilbert works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Norton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Gilbert has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Norton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Norton landing with the ground and pound.
Gilbert controls Norton momentarily but Norton frees himself. #T4#
Norton is looking to work some ground and pound but Gilbert has wrist control.
Norton throwing strikes from guard but Gilbert blocks nicely.
Gilbert looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Norton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Norton distracts Gilbert with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Norton connects with a couple of short punches.
Norton is working Gilbert over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gilbert is looking to stand up but Norton isn't so interested in that idea.
Norton lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezequiel Norton dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Norton fails with the takedown.
Gilbert lands a nice looking kick to the body. Norton takes a step back to recover.
Gilbert fails with the takedown
and Norton counters with a straight right hand.
Gilbert fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gilbert but Gilbert pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gilbert tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Norton defends well and Gilbert ends up having to push Norton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ezequiel Norton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Gilbert.
Norton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gilbert counters with a left and a right that stings Norton.
Gilbert is breathing heavily.#T1#
Norton is looking to land body kicks.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Norton.#TD2#
Gilbert drives through with a takedown into Norton's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gilbert controls from within his opponent's guard.
Norton has control of Gilbert's left arm, preventing Gilbert from doing any damage. #T2##SU2#
Gilbert gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gilbert. #TD#
Norton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gilbert on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Norton is working Gilbert over with some ground and pound from side control.
Norton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gilbert can do to turn this around?
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!
Gilbert is trying to improve his position.
Norton cracks Gilbert with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T3#
Gilbert takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Norton scores with a couple of short elbows.
Norton cracks Gilbert with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Norton is working Gilbert over with some ground and pound from side control.
Norton lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Norton landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Norton working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Norton lands a few punches from side control.#T4#
Gilbert taking punishment in the form of punches.
Norton scoring with punches and elbows.
Gilbert taking a bit of punishment here - Norton scoring with strikes.
Gilbert managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Norton.
Gilbert manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norton working the head and body with strikes.
Norton lands strikes from half guard.
Norton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gilbert is trying to stand back up but Norton is controlling him
Gilbert wants to get back to full guard.
Norton winds up and cracks Gilbert with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezequiel Norton dominated that second round.
That's time! Norton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Norton.
And Gilbert tries to counter it with a takedown but Norton pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gilbert changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Norton tries to avoid it but Gilbert manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Norton to the ground. Norton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Frank Gilbert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Norton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gilbert throws a head kick but Norton moves out of range.
Gilbert connects with a nice looking jab.
Norton slips a jab and a cross from Gilbert.
#CL2#
Gilbert closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Gilbert escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Gilbert darts in and clinches Norton up against the cage.
Gilbert takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice right hand lands inside from Norton. #T1#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Gilbert's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Frank Gilbert seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Norton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezequiel Norton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Norton fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Gilbert forces Norton back against the cage and clinches.#T2##BC2#
Gilbert breaks the clinch.
Gilbert defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Norton.
Gilbert throws a series of strikes that have Norton backpedaling.
Nice takedown defense from Norton. No joy for Gilbert on that attempt.
Gilbert shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Norton sprawls well. Norton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gilbert gets slowly back to his feet.
Norton wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Norton looks for a takedown but Gilbert sprawls well.
Gilbert with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Norton counters by moving into the clinch. #T3#
Gilbert has Norton pressed against the cage, preventing Norton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gilbert is trying to pull guard but Norton turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Norton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Norton gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gilbert counters with a body kick.
Norton has a takedown stuffed.
Gilbert defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Norton.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Norton is defended easily by Gilbert.#T4##CL2#
Gilbert drives through and clinches with Norton against the cage.
Gilbert is pushing Norton up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Norton is trying to force a seperation but Gilbert has the dominant position.
Frank Gilbert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ezequiel Norton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gilbert throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Gilbert comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Norton 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezequiel Norton!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Williams dives in for a single leg takedown but Carlson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Williams gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Williams is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Carlson looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Williams is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Carlson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Carlson gets full guard.#SUB#
Carlson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Williams defends well.#SUB#
Carlson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Williams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Williams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Carlson working for submissions but it's allowed Williams to get to half guard.
Williams with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Carlson wants to sweep but Williams has passed to side control!
Carlson is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Williams wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Carlson, who protects the arm well.
Carlson defending against the ground and pound.
Williams is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Carlson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T3#
Carlson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Williams's best efforts.#SUB#
Carlson looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Williams 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.
Carlson is trying to stand.
Well, if Williams 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.
#SUB#
Carlson looking for submissions off his back.#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.
Williams trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Williams throws a head kick that misses.
As Williams tries to get set, Carlson tries to push him back and clinch up but Williams manages to avoid the attempt.
Williams closes this distance looking for a takedown but Carlson circles away.
Carlson keeps the fight on the outside.
Carlson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Williams has managed to clinch.
Williams fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Williams dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Williams dives in for a single leg takedown but Carlson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Carlson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Williams fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carlson avoids it really well and circles away.
Williams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carlson attempts a counter takedown but Williams avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlson slaps away a takedown attempt from Williams, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ike Carlson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Williams.
Carlson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Carlson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Williams sprawls well. Williams wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Carlson gets slowly back to his feet.
Williams throws a counter combo.
Williams misses with a few strikes there.
Carlson appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Williams moves into range and clinches up with Carlson.#TD2#
Williams successfully pulls guard.
Carlson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Carlson being controlled here momentarily.
Carlson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Williams controlling the position.
Carlson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3#
Williams looking to control.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Williams leaves Carlson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Carlson slaps away a takedown attempt from Williams, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Williams with a poor takedown #TD#
and Carlson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Carlson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Williams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Carlson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Carlson wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving. #T4##SUB#
Carlson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Carlson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Carlson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Williams throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Williams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Carlson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Williams.
Carlson tries to counter with a takedown but Williams is quick to defend against it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williams connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Carlson's hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Josh Williams will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Carlson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Williams.
Carlson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Williams avoids it really well and circles away.
Ike Carlson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Williams closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Carlson's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Carlson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Williams has picked Carlson up and slammed him! Carlson can't keep hold of the triangle and Williams manages to pass to side control!
Williams throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Carlson misses with an elbow from the bottom.#T1#
Carlson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Williams wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Josh Williams has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carlson striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
#SUB2#
Williams looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Williams working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carlson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU2#
Williams stands up and beckons Carlson to his feet.
Williams looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Carlson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Williams closes this distance looking for a takedown but Carlson circles away.
Ike Carlson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Williams.
Williams is looking to clinch but Carlson is avoiding it.
Williams tries to clinch up but Carlson circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Williams looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T3##SU2#
Williams stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Carlson to get to his feet.
Carlson misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Williams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Carlson breaks the clinch.
Carlson misses with a takedown attempt - Williams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Williams fails in his attempt to clinch.
Carlson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Williams throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Carlson's waist but Carlson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Williams off to one side.
Williams fails with the takedown.
Carlson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Carlson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Williams darts in looking for a takedown but Carlson gets double underhooks and turns Williams into the cage.
Carlson is looking for a counter combo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Carlson gets a double leg takedown into Williams's guard.
Ike Carlson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Josh Williams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Williams can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Carlson controls the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Josh Williams.
I've got Williams 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Josh Williams!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Grissom throws a combination. Hood tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
No luck for Hood with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Grissom scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Grissom is keen to just control but Hood is a slippery customer.
Hood wants to control but Grissom is keeping busy.
Grissom perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hood blocking the ground and pound attempt from Grissom.
Grissom missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hood won't allow Grissom to pass to mount. #T1#
Grissom takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hood is looking for a sweep. Grissom is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grissom is controlling the pace.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Grissom shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hood's guard.
Grissom slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Grissom pushes down on Hood's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
Hood is trying to get back to full guard.
Grissom is looking to take a break and control but Hood is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grissom is looking to advance position but Hood won't allow it. #SUB2#
Grissom is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hood has managed to free his arm - good work.
Grissom wants to pass the guard but Hood is defending well. #T3#
Grissom scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Grissom is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Grissom trying to control from Hood's half guard. Hood has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #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.#SU2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Grissom stands and steps away. Hood gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hood lands with a kick to the temple. Grissom shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #TD2#
Grissom closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Grissom passes to side control.
Grissom controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grissom wants to take a breather but Hood manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Grissom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Grissom dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hood shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grissom defends it nicely.
Johnathon Hood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Hood gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Grissom breaks from the clinch.
Grissom getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Grissom moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Hood! Grissom continues to tee off on Hood, landing with a left and a right! Grissom connects with a right hand that leaves Hood sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Grissom!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mike Grissom!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Gilbert gets a double leg takedown into Whitaker's guard.
Whitaker looking to control.
Whitaker tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Whitaker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gilbert slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Gilbert got a little sloppy there for a moment and Whitaker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gilbert has managed to get both his arms back between Whitaker's legs - danger averted.
Gilbert showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilbert with a nice head shot there.
Gilbert trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Whitaker is trying to control the position but Gilbert postures up.
Whitaker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Gilbert lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gilbert is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gilbert connects with a couple of short punches.#SU2#
Gilbert stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Gilbert moves into the clinch.
Whitaker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gilbert wants to take the fight to the mat but Whitaker manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Gilbert gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Whitaker tries to get to full guard but Gilbert has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gilbert in particular looking to stall.
Whitaker wants to control but Gilbert is keeping busy.
#T2#
Whitaker tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gilbert has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Whitaker is desperately trying to improve his position but Gilbert has a good base and remains in mount.
Whitaker taking shots to the head.
Whitaker is trying to reverse the position but instead Gilbert has taken his back - oops!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gilbert throwing damaging strikes from the back! Whitaker could be in trouble here!
Gilbert trying to control momentarily.
Whitaker turns into Gilbert and is now in his guard.
Gilbert can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Whitaker controls the pace.#T3#
Gilbert doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Whitaker stands up out of Gilbert's guard for a moment - Gilbert manages to land a nice upkick.
Gilbert is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Whitaker wants to control from the top but Gilbert keeps moving.
Whitaker preventing the sweep.
Whitaker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Whitaker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gilbert 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.
Whitaker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Whitaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Gilbert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gilbert wants to improve his position but instead Whitaker has moved into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whitaker tries to stand and escape but Gilbert is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Gilbert dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Whitaker looks to clinch
and Gilbert counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Whitaker thinking.
Gilbert rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Whitaker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Frank Gilbert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gilbert with a poor takedown
and Whitaker counters with a two punch combo.
Whitaker closes the distance and clinches up with Gilbert, looking for a takedown. Whitaker pushes Gilbert against the cage but Gilbert circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Whitaker tries to close the distance and clinch but Gilbert swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gilbert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Whitaker gets tackled into the cage by Gilbert. Gilbert maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Gilbert ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gilbert no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Whitaker trying to control but Gilbert is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Gilbert uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T1#
Gilbert keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Gilbert closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Whitaker's guard.#ES#
Whitaker has his feet on Gilbert's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL2#
Gilbert drives through and clinches with Whitaker against the cage.
#BC2#
Gilbert escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Gilbert forces Whitaker back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
Whitaker effectively controlling the action here.#BC#
Whitaker manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Whitaker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gilbert plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Whitaker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gilbert sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyle Whitaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Whitaker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gilbert is fending him off so far but Whitaker persists. Nope, Gilbert circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Gilbert rushes Whitaker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Gilbert is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Whitaker to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Gilbert has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Whitaker uses from the top position.
Gilbert has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Whitaker wants to control from the top but Gilbert keeps moving. #SUB2#
Whitaker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gilbert wants to sweep here but Whitaker controlling him for the moment. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Whitaker would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gilbert wants to sweep here but Whitaker controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A right-left combo lands from Gilbert. #TD2#
Gilbert shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gilbert showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Whitaker kicks off Gilbert and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Gilbert showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Gilbert tries to sprawl but Whitaker drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gilbert moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gilbert being controlled here, momentarily.
Whitaker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gilbert is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Whitaker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Gilbert is looking for a triangle but Whitaker pushes his legs off easily.
Gilbert takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Gilbert is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU#
Gilbert is working an open guard so Whitaker takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Gilbert moves into the clinch.
Gilbert has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gilbert is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gilbert scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Whitaker can't find room to land a body shot as Gilbert controls the action.
Gilbert managing to block the knees to the body from Whitaker.
Whitaker tries to circle away but Gilbert has him pinned against the cage.
Gilbert has Whitaker pressed against the cage.
Whitaker manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Whitaker wants to get back to striking at distance but Gilbert won't allow it.
#BC2#
Gilbert breaks from the clinch.
Gilbert falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Whitaker counters with a shoot takedown. Gilbert fights it but they end up in guard. #T3##SU#
Whitaker stands up and waves to Gilbert to follow him.
Gilbert misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Whitaker counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Whitaker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gilbert is proving hard to escape from.
Whitaker trying to control but Gilbert is working from the bottom.
Whitaker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Gilbert trying to strike off his back.
Whitaker looking to sit in guard and control but Gilbert gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Gilbert lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Whitaker is trying to keep Gilbert in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whitaker wants to sweep but no luck.
Lyle Whitaker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frank Gilbert is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gilbert is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyle Whitaker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gilbert 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Gilbert!
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