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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Layton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Doncaster throws a right and a left that Layton avoids nicely.
Layton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Doncaster avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Doncaster has closed the distance and engaged Layton in a clinch.
Layton misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Doncaster gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Layton regains guard.
Doncaster slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Layton is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Doncaster has latched onto it... Big trouble! Doncaster pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Layton is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Doncaster!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mark Doncaster!
Our winner, Mark Doncaster, 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:
CMMA 91 Druggs vs Big Mouth
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Champ swings widly with a right hand
and Layton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Tourn Champ has been cut.
Layton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Champ throws out the jab.
Champ moves forwards but Layton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Layton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Champ let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Layton scores with a jab to the body.
Layton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Layton looks to land a left hand but Champ moved out of range nicely.
Champ looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Champ takes the fight into the clinch.
Layton has a couple of punches blocked by Champ.
Layton gets through Champ's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Champ jumps guard but Layton stands there with Champ around his waist. Champ gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Layton misses with some punches.
#BC#
Layton breaks from the clinch.
Layton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Champ's hands.#T1#
Layton lands with a cross.
Layton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Champ misses the target.
Champ moves out of range as Layton strikes.
Layton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Layton throws a jab but it's blocked by Champ.
Layton misses the shot to the body.
Champ throws a body punch but Layton moves out of range.
Layton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Layton misses the shot to the body.
Champ moves in looking to clinch but Layton pushes him off.
A slow jab from Layton misses its intended target.
Layton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Champ.#T2#
Champ ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Layton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Champ moves away.
Champ tries to clinch up.
Jack Layton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Champ has taken the fight to the clinch.
Layton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Champ pulls guard successfully.
Layton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Champ swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Layton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Champ looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Layton 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. #T3##SUB2#
Champ looking for a guillotine here but Layton defends easily.
Champ can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Layton controls the pace.#SUB2#
Layton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Layton sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Champ is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Layton is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Champ wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Champ is looking for a triangle but Layton pushes his legs off easily.
Layton 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.
Layton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Champ on the ground.
Champ lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Layton has his hands on Champ's head, controlling the position.
Layton trying to control the position.
#SU2#
Champ stands up and waves to Layton to follow him.
Layton throws a jab when Champ was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Layton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tourn Champ's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Champ avoids the body shot from Layton.
Layton listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Layton lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Champ throws a body punch but Layton moves out of range.
Layton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Champ uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Layton.
Layton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A shot to the body from Champ misses
and Layton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Champ uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Layton.
Champ looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Layton misses with a hook.
Layton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Layton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Champ fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jack Layton is winning the standup battle so far.
Layton misses with a straight right.
Champ throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Layton tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Layton thuds a left hand into Champ's body.
Layton connects with the punch.
Champ throws a poor cross that misses
and Layton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Layton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Champ can do to turn this around?
Layton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Champ tries to clinch up but Layton circles away and keeps his distance.
Layton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Champ.
A looping hook to the body misses from Layton. Champ does a little dance to reset his feet.
Layton takes a swing at Champ's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Layton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Layton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Champ stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice body punch from Layton.
Layton punishes Champ's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Layton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Champ is breathing heavily.
Layton throws out a loose jab but Champ uses good head movement to avoid it.
Champ slips a straight right by Layton.
Layton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Champ manages to avoid it.
Champ tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Layton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Champ throws out a loose jab but Layton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Layton was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Champ keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Layton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Champ was well out of range. Poor timing from Layton.
Champ slips a straight right by Layton.
Nice defenses there by Champ.
Layton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Champ throws a counter combo.
Layton misses with a hook. Champ ducked under it nicely.
Layton misses with an uppercut. Champ saw that one coming.
Champ takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Champ drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Champ will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4#
Champ avoids the body shot from Layton.
A nice side step and Champ releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Layton moves out of range as Champ strikes.
A big left from Layton misses.
Layton darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Champ takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#That has opened up Tourn Champ's cut even more.
Layton jabs at Champ's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Champ gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Layton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Layton works on Champ's body with a couple of short punches.
Champ jumps guard but Layton turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Layton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Champ fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short right from Layton.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Layton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tourn Champ's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Champ swinging wildly here.
Layton bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Champ's head.
Layton thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Champ moves into the clinch.
Layton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Layton lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Layton fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Layton gets through Champ's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Layton tries a body shot but Champ blocks it.
Champ blocks a body shot from Layton.
Champ jumps guard but Layton stands there with Champ around his waist. Champ gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Layton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Layton breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Champ doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Layton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC#Champ is rocked!
Champ is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Layton is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Champ flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Champ is out cold! Layton holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Layton!
Jack Layton opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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Event:
Combate 3: Zoo vs. Matusov
Date: Oct 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Layton as he connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Sergov Vladimir has been cut.
Vladimir closes the distance looking to clinch
and Layton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sergov Vladimir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vladimir throws a lazy uppercut
and Layton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Layton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Layton throwing a counter right hand but Vladimir manages to avoid it.
Vladimir misses with a double jab
and Layton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Layton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vladimir misses with a combination
and Layton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vladimir misses with a combination
and Layton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vladimir looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Layton is looking to counter punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vladimir misses with a left hand
and Layton counters with a big right hand! Oh Vladimir is in trouble here! Layton follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Layton!
Jack Layton took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Combate 2: Umber vs. Tua
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Layton bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Duxbury's head.
Layton slips a straight right by Duxbury.
Layton is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Layton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Duxbury finds it's way round the side to connect with Layton's head.
Duxbury misses with a hook
and Layton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Duxbury has knocked Layton down with a huge combo! Duxbury steps away and waves a wobbly Layton back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#It looks like Jack Layton has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Layton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Duxbury blocks a jab.
Layton bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Duxbury's head.
Layton thuds his right hand into Duxbury's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC#Duxbury is rocked!
Layton lands a body shot.
Duxbury is still on wobbly legs! Can Layton finish him?
Duxbury lands a nice looking body shot.
Duxbury seems to have recovered his senses.
Layton ducks right into an uppercut from Duxbury.
Duxbury thuds his right hand into Layton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC2#Layton is rocked!
Duxbury lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Layton out cold! Layton is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Danny Duxbury! |
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Event:
Combate FN1: Dead vs. Mathews
Date: Sep 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vladimir misses with a lunging right hand
and Layton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Layton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vladimir looks to land a right hand but Layton moved out of range.
Vladimir throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Layton counters with a nice body shot.
Layton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vladimir misses with a few strikes there.
Layton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vladimir stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vladimir throws a nice looking combination but Layton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Layton misses the shot to the body.
Vladimir misses with a hook
and Layton counters with a straight right hand.
Vladimir misses with a lunging right hand
and Vladimir takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Sergov Vladimir has been cut.
Vladimir tries to close the distance and clinch but Layton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vladimir looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vladimir tries to clinch up but Layton circles away and keeps his distance.
Layton appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Layton cracks Vladimir with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vladimir throws a combination that misses
and Layton counters with a nice body shot.
Vladimir looks winded!
Vladimir clobbers Layton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Layton circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T1#
Layton lands with an uppercut that bounces Vladimir off the cage and back into range.
Vladimir throws a nice looking combination but Layton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Layton scores with a shot to the body.
Layton lands with a straight right. Vladimir didn't see that one coming.
Layton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vladimir.
Layton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Layton cracks Vladimir with a hook to the temple - Vladimir is on wobbly legs here! Layton swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Vladimir falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Layton wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jack Layton!
Jack Layton took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
DFN 5: High Roller GP Q-Finals
Date: Aug 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Layton misses with a wild body shot.
As Layton tries to get set, Gouveia tries to push him back and clinch up but Layton manages to avoid the attempt.
Layton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Gouveia.
Gouveia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gouveia gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Layton.
Gouveia tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Layton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gouveia throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Layton counter with a right hand.
Layton defending well as Gouveia loads up on a big left hand.
Layton slips under a jab.
Layton cracks Gouveia with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pascal Gouveia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gouveia swings widly with a right hand
#KD2#
and Layton counters with a crisp right hand that drops Gouveia! Layton lets Gouveia back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Gouveia is rocked!
Gouveia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gouveia ducks into an uppercut from Layton and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Layton!
Jack Layton is the new heavyweight champion!
Jack Layton tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 28, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Care slips under a jab.
Care is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Care slips a straight right by Layton.
Care changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Care moves out of range of the leg kick from Layton.
Layton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Layton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Care ducks under a wild hook from Layton.
Care feints the counter takedown.
Layton misses with a wild body shot.
Care is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Layton misses with a hook
#TD2#
so Care counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Layton pulls Care in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Care trying to control the position from guard on top but Layton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Care is sitting in close to Layton's body. Layton has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Care is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Care is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Layton.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jack Layton!
In his post fight interview, Jack Layton started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Anuar clinches with his opponent.
A frustrated look appears on Anuar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Anuar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Layton.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Layton.
Layton struggles to land a body shot inside as Anuar controls his hands.
Layton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Layton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Anuar is trying to stall.
Layton misses with a punch to the body.
Layton scores with a shoulder strike.
Layton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Anuar walks away with a smile on his face. Layton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Anuar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Layton keeps control of Anuar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Layton.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Layton.
Layton prevents a body shot from Anuar.
Layton digs a right hand into Anuar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Anuar's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Layton.
Layton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Layton fails to pull guard.
Layton has Anuar pressed against the cage, preventing Anuar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Layton lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Layton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Anuar misses with some punches.
Layton is trying to pull guard but Anuar turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Layton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anuar tries to work over Layton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Layton lands an uppercut.
Anuar misses with some punches.
Layton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Layton lands a body shot.
Anuar working hard to break the clinch.
Layton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anuar.
Anuar misses with some punches.
Layton pushes Anuar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anuar looks winded!
Anuar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Layton struggles to land a body shot inside as Anuar controls his hands.
Layton lands a hook that snaps the head of Anuar backwards.
A hook to the body from Layton.
Layton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Anuar smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Anuar pushes Layton up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Layton.
A left hand lands to the body for Layton.
#T2#
A short right from Layton on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Layton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Layton lands a left hand.
Layton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Anuar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Layton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Layton.
Layton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Layton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anuar backwards.
Layton lands with a short shot to the head.
Layton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Layton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anuar backwards.
Anuar wants to get back to striking at distance but Layton won't allow it.
Anuar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A body shot lands from Layton.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Layton.
A right handed body shot lands from Layton.
Layton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Anuars head.
Layton scores with a hook to the body.
Layton works on Anuar's body with a couple of short punches.
Layton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Layton gets through Anuar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Layton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Layton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Layton pushes Anuar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Layton scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Layton.
Layton scores with a shot to the side of Anuar's head.
Layton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Layton is leaning against Anuar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A shot in the inside from Layton.
Layton scores with a shoulder strike.
Layton lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Layton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Layton scores with a hook to the body.
Layton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anuar backwards.
Layton scores with a shot to the side of Anuar's head.
Anuar is trying to force a seperation but Layton has the dominant position.
Layton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Layton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD#
Layton decides to pull guard. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Layton is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Layton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Layton continues to stall.
Layton is in close to Anuar's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anuar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Layton controls the pace.
Layton forces his way into half guard.
Layton passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Layton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Anuar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Layton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice jab there from Layton. #CL2#
Anuar darts in and clinches Layton up against the cage.
Layton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anuar can do to turn this around?
A short right from Layton on the inside.
Layton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Layton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Layton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Layton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Layton has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Layton.
Nice body punch from Layton.
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!
A short right from Layton on the inside. #TD#
Layton manages to pull guard.
Layton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anuar manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Layton is stalling in the full guard.
Anuar is breathing heavily.#T1#
Layton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Layton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Layton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Layton throwing strikes from guard but Anuar blocks nicely.
Layton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Layton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Layton throws a big right hand that misses.
Layton 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.
Layton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Layton moves into full mount! Anuar won't be happy about that!
Anuar is bucking up trying to escape but Layton cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Layton sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Layton lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Layton looking to finish with strikes here!
Layton looking to finish with strikes here!
Anuar is bucking up trying to escape but Layton cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jack Layton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Layton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Anuar holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Layton tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Layton throwing strikes here but Anuar is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Layton throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Layton unloading with bombs!
Anuar is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Anuar wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Layton.
Layton controlling the position easily from mount.
Layton throwing strikes here but Anuar is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
#T4#
The referee warns Anuar that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Anuar blocking the ground and pound.
Layton looking to ground and pound but Anuar is blocking nicely.
Layton raining down hammerfists from mount.
Layton controlling his opponent.
Layton lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Layton content just to control the position here.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Layton.
Anuar avoids a series of strikes thrown by Layton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Layton dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Layton thumps Anuar with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Anuar.
Layton tries to counter by clinching up but Anuar breaks away and moves out of range.
Anuar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Layton scores with a hook to the body. Anuar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Anuar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Layton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Layton on the inside.
Layton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Anuar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Layton's elbow.
Anuar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Anuar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Layton works on Anuar's body with a couple of short punches.
Layton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Layton lands with a left to the head.
Jack Layton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Layton lands an uppercut.
A short left from Layton.
Anuar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Layton is leaning against Anuar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Layton.
Layton lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Layton lands a shoulder strike.
Layton lands a nice uppercut.
Layton scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Layton.
Layton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Layton lands an uppercut.
Layton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Layton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Layton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Anuars head. #ROC#Anuar is rocked!
Anuar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Anuar is still on wobbly legs! Can Layton finish him?
Layton lands a right hand.
Layton gets through Anuar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Layton digs a right hand into Anuar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Anuar's gas tank.
Layton lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Layton.
Layton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Layton as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Layton.
Layton pushes Anuar against the cage. Layton is working some dirty boxing. Layton pushes off with a quick right hook! Anuar goes down! Anuar tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Layton moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Layton!
Jack Layton tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Layton throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Kingston closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Layton quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Layton is looking to control Kingston's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Layton avoid being mounted?
Layton is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Layton is pressing down on Kingston's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Layton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Layton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Layton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Layton seems keen to control Kingston's posture.
Layton wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kingston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston trying to control but Layton is working from the bottom.
Layton 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.
Layton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Kingston thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Kingston's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kingston trying to control the position from guard on top but Layton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Layton is trying to control the position but Kingston postures up.
Kingston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Layton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kingston won't allow Layton to sweep him here.
Layton controls Kingston momentarily but Kingston frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Layton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kingston was well out of range. Poor timing from Layton.
Kingston drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Layton defends it well.
Layton takes a swing at Kingston's ribcage but misses.
Layton looks to land a right hand but Kingston moved out of range.
Layton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kingston avoids the body shot from Layton.
Layton's corner calls for a 1-2. Layton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Layton dips to his left and cracks Kingston with an uppercut!#TD2#
Kingston feints and as Layton raises his hands in defense, Kingston changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kingston tries to free his leg and advance position but Layton is retaining full guard. #T2#
Layton working a defensive guard here.
Layton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kingston wants to control from the top but Layton keeps moving.
Layton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kingston content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Layton looking for a guillotine here but Kingston defends easily.
Layton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Kingston drops back looking for a leg! Layton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Layton manages to kick Kingston off! Kingston jumps back into Layton's guard. #T3#
Layton wants to sweep but no luck.
Kingston slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Layton keeping moving, preventing Kingston from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Layton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Layton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kingston defends well.
Kingston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kingston trying to control the position from guard on top but Layton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Layton is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Kingston shoots in and gets a takedown into Layton's guard.#T4#
Layton controlling Kingston's posture.
Kingston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Layton is keeping the position for now.
Layton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kingston manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Layton slips nicely into half guard.
Layton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Layton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Layton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Kingston is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Layton pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Layton thows a huge punch but Kingston dodges it nicely.
Kingston is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Layton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Layton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jack Layton will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Kingston shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Layton is trying to control the position but Kingston postures up.
Kingston passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Layton tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Kingston is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Layton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Layton manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Layton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kingston's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kingston's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston rolls, trying to escape but Layton keeps control of the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kingston avoids the strikes from Layton.
Layton keeps control of the position as Kingston tries to break free.
Kingston has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Layton.
Kingston has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Layton.#T1#
Kingston covering up well under a series of strikes from Layton.
Layton throwing sloppy strikes.
Layton 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.
Layton is landing with strikes from the back.
Kingston manages to reverse the position and now he's in Layton's guard. Nice work there by Kingston.
Layton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Layton trying to keep a closed guard but Kingston is proving a slippery customer.
Layton being controlled here, momentarily.
Layton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kingston's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Kingston looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kingston is breathing heavily.
Layton throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Layton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Layton throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Kingston had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Layton defends it easily.
Layton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kingston's guard.
Layton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kingston wants to get back to full guard.
Layton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kingston's head.
Layton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Layton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Layton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Layton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Kingston looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kingston actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Kingston wants to get back to full guard.
Layton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Layton moves into full mount! Kingston won't be happy about that!
Layton landing strikes from the mount and Kingston is in trouble!
Layton working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Layton misses with a head shot.
Layton dominating with strikes here.
Kingston can't escape the position.
Layton throws some wild stikes that Kingston manages to avoid easily.
Layton throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Layton is landing with some decent strikes but Kingston is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Layton thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
A nice elbow there by Layton.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Layton throwing strikes here but Kingston is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Layton thowing shots but they're missing.
Kingston holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Layton tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kingston can do anything to dispel that myth.
Layton dominating with strikes here.
Layton throws some wild stikes that Kingston manages to avoid easily.
Layton looking to ground and pound but Kingston is blocking nicely.
Layton looking to finish Kingston with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kingston!
Kingston wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Layton.
Kingston holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Layton tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Layton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kingston can do to turn this around?
Layton throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kingston because Layton loaded up on that one.
Kingston blocking the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Layton dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Kingston tries for a takedown but Layton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Layton tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kingston takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD2#
Kingston closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Layton is looking to control Kingston's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Layton avoid being mounted?
Layton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Layton here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Layton wants to sweep here but Kingston controlling him for the moment.
Kingston forces his way into half guard.
Layton is staying active underneath Kingston, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kingston wants to work for an arm triangle but Layton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Layton actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Layton trying to hold on to Kingston's head to control him but Kingston postures up.
Kingston is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Layton gets full guard.
Kingston stays in close to Layton's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Kingston drops back looking for a leg! Layton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Layton manages to kick Kingston off! Kingston jumps back into Layton's guard.
Layton controls Kingston momentarily but Kingston frees himself. #SUB#
Kingston got a little sloppy there for a moment and Layton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kingston has managed to get both his arms back between Layton's legs - danger averted.
Layton controlling Kingston's posture.
Layton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2##SUB2#
Layton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Kingston had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Layton defends it easily.
Layton postures up in Kingston's guard and throws a big left but Kingston blocks it.
Layton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Kingston working for a triangle but Layton defends it easily.
Layton passes into half guard.
Layton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Layton frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Layton scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Layton working the ground and pound effectively.
Layton misses with a head shot.
Layton throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Layton throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kingston slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Layton has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kingston keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Layton fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kingston is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4#
Layton throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Layton misses with a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Layton sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Layton unloads with some shots from mount but Kingston bucks and avoids them well.
Kingston is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kingston is trying desperately to improve position.
Kingston wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Layton.
Layton lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kingston hang on?
Kingston is bucking up trying to escape but Layton cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Layton sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Layton punching from mount but Kingston doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kingston is bucking up trying to escape but Layton cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Alaric Kingston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kingston is trying to escape the mount.
Kingston throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Layton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Layton has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Layton!
Jack Layton was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Layton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thornton blocks a jab.
Layton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thornton moves away.
Thornton tries to counter by closing the distance.
Layton throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Thornton decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Layton keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Layton works his way to full guard. Good work.
Layton pulls Thornton in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Layton working a defensive guard here.
Layton looking for a sweep. Not yet Layton, not yet.
Thornton being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Layton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Layton has a closed guard, preventing Thornton from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thornton trying to control the position from guard on top but Layton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Layton is trying to keep Thornton in close.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Layton misses with an uppercut. Thornton saw that one coming.#TD2#
Thornton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Thornton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Layton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Layton sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
Layton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thornton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thornton's back!
Thornton is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Layton.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Layton's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Thornton is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T3#
Layton trying to control momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Layton is riding his opponent, not letting Thornton buck him off.
Layton struggling to land strikes to the head as Thornton covers up.
Layton struggling to land strikes to the head as Thornton covers up.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Layton's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Layton biding his time, looking for the opening.
Layton not allowing Thornton to control his hands.
Thornton needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Layton keeps control of the position easily here as Thornton tries to buck him off.
#T4#
Layton trying to control.
Layton really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Thornton.
Thornton trying to control the hands but Layton won't let him.
Even with his hooks in, Layton manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Layton just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Layton 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#
Thornton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thornton takes one to the chin there.
Layton lands a jab to Thornton's midsection.
Layton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thornton can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Thornton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Layton sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Layton wants to control but Thornton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Layton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Layton.
Layton is adopting a defensive guard.
Layton is trying to control the position but Thornton postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Layton is on top in guard.
#REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Layton throwing strikes from guard but Thornton blocks nicely.
Layton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Thornton controlling Layton's posture.
Layton stopping the sweep attempt from Thornton.
Layton wants to control from the top but Thornton keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thornton can do anything to dispel that myth.
Layton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Thornton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Layton passes Thornton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Thornton is trying to get back to full guard.
Thornton is looking to escape.
Layton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Layton is controlling the pace.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thornton wants to improve his position but Layton is controlling well.
Layton trying to control from half guard but Thornton is working away. #SUB2#
Thornton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thornton wants to control but Layton is keeping busy.
#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Layton.
Jack Layton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Layton has managed to clinch.
Layton lands with a light punch inside.
Layton is leaning against Thornton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thornton is breathing heavily.
Layton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Layton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Layton.
Layton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Layton.
A shot in the inside from Layton.
Layton misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Layton. #ROC#Thornton is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Layton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thornton is still on wobbly legs! Can Layton finish him?
A hook to the body from Layton.
#TD#
Layton has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Thornton uses from the top position.
Layton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thornton's guard. #REVR#
Layton 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. #T4#
Thornton trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Layton stays in close to Thornton's body and controls the position.
Thornton seems to have recovered his senses.
Thornton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Layton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Layton throwing strikes from guard but Thornton blocks nicely.
Layton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Layton postures up.
Layton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Thornton is trying to control the position but Layton postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Layton dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Layton lands with an uppercut that bounces Thornton off the cage and back into range.
Thornton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Layton swings for the body but Thornton moves out of range.
Layton jabs Thornton right on the nose. Thornton blinks but takes it well.
Layton avoids a kick to the body.
Layton keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#TD2#
Thornton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Layton gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Layton gets back to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Layton controls Thornton momentarily but Thornton frees himself.
Layton controlling the position.
Layton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1##SUB#
Layton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Layton has Thornton pulled in close to control his posture.
Layton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thornton wants to pass the guard but Layton is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Thornton 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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Layton has his hands on Thornton's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#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.
Thornton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thornton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Layton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thornton slips under a jab from Layton.#TD2#
Layton gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Thornton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Layton looking for a guillotine here but Thornton defends easily.
Layton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thornton manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Layton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Thornton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Layton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Layton remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T3#
Layton trying to control the action but Thornton is working from the bottom.
Layton content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Thornton struggling a bit here.
Thornton parries the strikes from Layton easily there. Layton is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Thornton to escape.
Layton taking a breather here.
Layton working the body and head with strikes. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thornton is not content to let Layton control the position.
Layton controls the position.
Layton wants to control but Thornton is keeping him busy.
Layton happy to just control the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Layton misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Zachary Thornton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Layton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thornton keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Layton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Layton has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Layton!
A very excited looking Jack Layton rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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