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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Stephenson moves into the clinch.
Stephenson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stephenson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Booker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stephenson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Booker's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Stephenson manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephenson darts in looking for a takedown but Booker gets double underhooks and turns Stephenson into the cage.
Booker shoots in looking for a takedown. Stephenson tries to sprawl out of it but Booker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stephenson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Stephenson has a takedown stuffed.
Logan Booker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Stephenson.#TD#
Booker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Booker showed some decent athleticism there. #ES2#
Stephenson has one foot on Booker's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Stephenson shoots for a double leg takedown but Booker sprawls well. He's pushed Stephenson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Booker appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stephenson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Booker tries to clinch up but Stephenson circles away and keeps his distance.
Stephenson shapes to counter with a head kick.#CL2#
Stephenson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stephenson stalling against the cage.
#T2#
Booker goes for a takedown attempt but Stephenson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Booker misses with a takedown
and Stephenson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Booker thinking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Stephenson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Booker really is a fat lump.
Stephenson wants to get back to striking at distance but Booker won't allow it.
#TD#
Booker manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Booker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Stephenson stays in close to Booker's body and controls the position.
Stephenson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Booker trying to control the position.
Stephenson pushes down on Booker's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stephenson in particular looking to stall.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stephenson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stephenson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Stephenson lands a big shot there that rocks Booker but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Booker is just holding on here. Stephenson manages to take his back.
Stephenson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Booker tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Stephenson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Stephenson takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Booker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Booker stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Stephenson gets tackled into the cage by Booker. Booker maintains the clinch.
Stephenson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Booker wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Stephenson has Booker pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Stephenson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Booker tumbling to the mat - Stephenson dives into Booker's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Booker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Booker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Stephenson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Booker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stephenson is aware though and is defending well.
Tom Stephenson has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Stephenson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Booker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Booker wants it to stay on the feet.
Stephenson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Booker backs up against the cage.
#CUT2#
It looks like Logan Booker has been cut.
Stephenson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Booker clinches with his opponent.
Stephenson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Booker after a bit of a struggle.
Logan Booker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Stephenson.
Booker keeps control of Stephenson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2##TD2#
Stephenson manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Booker wants to stand but Stephenson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Stephenson pulls Booker in close to prevent any damage.
Booker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Booker wants to control from the top but Stephenson keeps moving. #SU#
Stephenson is working an open guard so Booker takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Booker rushes Stephenson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Booker jumps guard but Stephenson stands there with Booker around his waist. Booker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stephenson slows down the pace here.
#T3#
Stephenson tries to score a body lock takedown but Booker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Booker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stephenson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Booker lands a hook that snaps the head of Stephenson backwards.
Stephenson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Booker has Stephenson pressed against the cage, preventing Stephenson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stephenson is defending well against a takedown attempt.#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.#BC2#
Stephenson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Stephenson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Booker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stephenson walks away with a smile on his face. Booker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stephenson fails with a takedown attempt.
Booker throws a big counter combination but Stephenson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Stephenson throws a right hand that Booker ducks under and follows up with a left that Booker also avoids with ease.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fight stays on the outside here - Booker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Stephenson pushes Booker up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Stephenson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Logan Booker's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Stephenson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Booker wants to clinch up but Stephenson keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Booker gets tackled into the cage by Stephenson. Stephenson maintains the clinch.
Stephenson tries to pull guard but Booker won't allow it.
Booker prevents Stephenson from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Stephenson gets control of Booker's arms and successfully pulls guard. Stephenson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Stephenson keeping moving, preventing Booker from controlling successfully.
Stephenson looking for a sweep. Not yet Stephenson, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stephenson is proving hard to escape from.
Stephenson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Stephenson looking to control.
Booker wants to control from the top but Stephenson keeps moving.
Booker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stephenson is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Stephenson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Booker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Stephenson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Booker is aware though and is defending well.
Stephenson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Booker wants to control from the top but Stephenson keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Booker tries to clinch there but Stephenson circles away.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Stephenson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#TD#
Booker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
Stephenson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Stephenson tries to clinch there but Booker circles away.
#CL#
Booker gets a clinch. #T2#
Stephenson is leaning against Booker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Booker is trying to pull guard but Stephenson has him pressed against the cage.
Stephenson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Booker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stephenson smiles and moves away.
Stephenson has a takedown stuffed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stephenson darts in looking for a takedown but Booker gets double underhooks and turns Stephenson into the cage.
Logan Booker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Stephenson.#T3#
Stephenson shoots in and drives through. Booker sprawls well.#CL2#
Stephenson gets a clinch.
Stephenson tries to break the clinch but Booker is controlling the position.
Stephenson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Booker works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Booker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Booker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stephenson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Stephenson has momentary wrist control but Booker slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Stephenson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Booker. #SU#
Booker stands up and waves to Stephenson to follow him. #CL#
Booker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stephenson, pushing him back against the cage.
Booker is looking for a takedown.
Stephenson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stephenson can't get the takedown.
Logan Booker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tom Stephenson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stephenson stops a takedown attempt from Booker.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tom Stephenson.
Well Stephenson 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Stephenson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Suave takes the fight into the clinch.
Suave lands on the inside with an uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Logan Booker has been cut.
Suave is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Suave gets underhooks to prevent Booker's takedown attempt.
Suave lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Booker or not.
Suave makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Suave creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suave throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bookers head.
Suave stalling in the clinch.
Booker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Suave pulls his leg out and moves away.
Booker walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Suave! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rico Suave!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2017 |
#R1#
The crowd cheers as Thot lands an impressive looking overhand right. Booker doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#
It looks like Logan Booker has been cut.
Thot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Booker darts in and clinches Thot up against the cage.
Booker jumps guard but Thot turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Thot lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thot has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Booker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Thot throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Booker is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Thot.
A short body shot lands from Thot as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Thot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thot lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Booker or not.
Thot lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Thot - that landed with a thud.
Thot throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thot lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Thot lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thot creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Thot.
Thot lands a right hand that snaps the head of Booker backwards.
Thot scores with a shot to the side of Booker's head. #ROC2#
Booker is rocked!
Thot is working Booker over against the cage.
Thot lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Booker to his knees! Thot keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Huge Thot!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Booker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Booker goes for a takedown attempt but Silva pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Booker tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Silva changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Booker clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Silva gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Booker wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Booker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Booker is looking for a triangle but Silva pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Booker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Booker has an active guard here but Silva has managed to pass into half guard.
Booker misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Booker could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Silva sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Silva works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Silva with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Booker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Silva goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Booker turns into him and now he's in Silva's guard.
Silva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Booker's guard. #REVB##T3#
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Booker.
Booker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Silva 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.
Silva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Booker's guard.
Silva with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Booker won't allow Silva to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
Booker is concentrating on defense, preventing Silva from advancing position.
Silva content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Silva wants to work for an arm triangle but Booker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4##SUB2#
Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Silva looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Booker is trying to maintain the position but Silva is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Silva is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Booker wants to control but Silva is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toro Silva dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Booker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Booker darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
so Silva counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Booker trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Booker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Toro Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Booker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva forces his way into half guard.
Silva keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Silva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Booker sees it coming and defends easily.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Silva wants to work for an arm triangle but Booker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Silva is pressing down on Booker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Booker is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Silva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Booker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Silva. #T2#
Silva wants to take a breather but Booker is having none of it. #SUB2#
Silva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Silva is working for a kimura but Booker is defending it quite comfortably.
Silva controlling the pace. #T3#
Booker wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Silva has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Booker defend it? Silva steps over the head and cranks it - Booker is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Toro Silva!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Booker shoots and misses #CL2#
and Brahman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Booker keeps control of Brahman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Booker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Brahman closes the distance and clinches.
Brahman tries to pull guard but Booker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Brahman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC#
Booker breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booker tries to close the distance and clinch but Brahman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Brahman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Booker looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Booker gets back to half guard.#T1#
Booker is holding on to half guard well.
Booker tries to roll over but Brahman keeps him under control.
Booker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brahman.
Booker is positioning himself well to prevent Brahman advancing to mount.
Brahman is pressing down on Booker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Booker is holding on for now.
Booker is holding on to half guard well.
Booker trying to control here.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Booker is positioning himself well to prevent Brahman advancing to mount.
Booker wants to control but Brahman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Booker manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Booker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brahman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brahman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brahman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Booker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Brahman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3##SUB#
Booker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brahman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Booker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Brahman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Booker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Booker'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.
Brahman wants to control but Booker is keeping busy.
#T4##SUB#
Booker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brahman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Booker.
Brahman keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Booker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brahman wants to control but Booker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Booker trying to control from half guard but Brahman is working away. #SUB#
Booker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Booker maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Brahman could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Booker has cracked it and Brahman is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Booker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Logan Booker!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Mmowa goes for a double leg but Booker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Booker continues to drive forward.#CL#
Booker takes the fight into the clinch.
Mmowa tries to break the clinch but Booker is controlling the position.
Booker wants to get back to striking at distance but Mmowa won't allow it.
Booker really is a fat lump.#BC2#
Mmowa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mmowa shoots in for a double leg but Booker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mmowa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Booker pinned against the cage. Booker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A counter left hand to the body from Booker misses its target.
Logan Booker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Potego Mmowa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Booker or perhaps it was just good defense by Mmowa, which made it look bad. #CL#
Booker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mmowa, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Booker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mmowa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mmowa with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Logan Booker has been cut.
Mmowa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Booker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mmowa taking a breather.
Mmowa tries for a takedown but Booker manages to get underhooks.
#T2##TD2#
Mmowa is trying to trip Booker. He has hold of a leg but Booker is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mmowa persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Booker keeping full guard, as Mmowa tries to pass.
Booker pulls Mmowa in to control the position.
Mmowa trying to control the position from guard on top but Booker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mmowa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Booker wants to sweep here but Mmowa controlling him for the moment.
Booker pulls Mmowa in to control the position. #SUB#
Booker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3#
Mmowa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Booker's guard.#SUB#
Booker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mmowa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mmowa sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Booker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Booker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mmowa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Booker looking to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Booker pulls Mmowa in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Booker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mmowa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Booker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mmowa circles away.#CL2#
Mmowa rushes Booker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Mmowa works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Booker keeping moving, preventing Mmowa from controlling successfully.
Mmowa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Booker is controlling Mmowa's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Potego Mmowa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Logan Booker's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Mmowa closes the distance and clinches.
Mmowa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Booker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Mmowa. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Booker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mmowa is defending well.
Mmowa tries to pull guard but Booker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mmowa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Logan Booker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Potego Mmowa.#BC2#
Mmowa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Potego Mmowa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mmowa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Booker has Mmowa up against the cage in a clinch.
Booker wants to take the fight to the mat but Mmowa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T1#
Booker goes for a takedown attempt but Mmowa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD2#
Mmowa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mmowa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mmowa not doing much here.
Mmowa 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.
Booker is looking to improve his position.
Booker is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Booker wants to get back to full guard.
Mmowa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mmowa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Booker is positioning himself well to prevent Mmowa advancing to mount.
Mmowa content to control rather than advance.
Booker desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T3##SU2#
Mmowa decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #CL#
Booker rushes Mmowa and presses him up against the cage.
Booker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mmowa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Booker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Booker wants to clinch.
Logan Booker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Mmowa instigates a clinch. #T4#
Mmowa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Booker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mmowa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Booker's waist but Booker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mmowa off to one side.
Mmowa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Booker but Booker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Booker wants to clinch but Mmowa slips to the side
and Mmowa counters with a three punch combo that has Booker backing up. Booker nods at Mmowa to acknowledge the strikes.#CL2#
Mmowa closes the distance and pushes Booker back into the cage.
Mmowa slowing the pace effectively.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Booker is looking for a takedown.
Mmowa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Booker smiles and moves away.
Mmowa stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Potego Mmowa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Logan Booker's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mmowa. #TD#
Booker looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Booker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mmowa defends it well.
Mmowa pushes Booker off looking to stand but Booker dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mmowa is looking for a sweep. Booker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Booker controlling the action here.
Booker'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.
Booker thows a huge punch but Mmowa dodges it nicely.
#T1#
Booker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Booker is looking for a kimura but Mmowa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Booker to get the leverage.
Mmowa is trying to stand.
Potego Mmowa has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Booker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mmowa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Booker content to control rather than advance.
Booker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
It looks like Booker is going to stand back up.
Mmowa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mmowa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Booker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mmowa.
Booker tries to clinch but Mmowa is having none of it.
Mmowa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Booker. Booker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mmowa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Booker is looking to clinch.
Mmowa keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Booker clinches with his opponent.
#T3#
Mmowa stalling.
Booker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mmowa smiles and moves away.
Booker doesn't manage to clinch there - Mmowa circles away.
Booker moves in looking to clinch but Mmowa pushes him off.#CL2#
Mmowa clinches with his opponent.
Mmowa controlling the action here for a moment.
Mmowa has Booker pushed against the cage.#TD#
Booker has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mmowa uses from the top position. #T4##SUB#
Booker is looking for a triangle here but Mmowa uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Booker is looking for a sweep.
Booker stops Mmowa from passing to mount.
Booker trying to remain calm as Mmowa controls from the top position.#SU2#
Mmowa stands up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mmowa throws a series of punches but Booker moves out of range.
Logan Booker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Potego Mmowa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mmowa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Booker circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Potego Mmowa.
Well Mmowa 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Potego Mmowa!
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