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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2025 |
#R1#
Singh moves out of range of the body kick from Broomsdale.
Singh went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Broomsdale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Broomsdale replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Singh blocks it well.
Broomsdale cracks Singh with a right hand to the side of the head.
Singh shoots in for a double leg but Broomsdale sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Singh feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Singh drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Broomsdale manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Singh has Broomsdale in his guard.#REVB#
Broomsdale postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broomsdale showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Broomsdale with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Broomsdale wants to pass the guard but Singh is keeping the position.
Singh is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Broomsdale is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Singh looking for a sweep. Not yet Singh, not yet.
Broomsdale looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Broomsdale tries to free his leg and advance position but Singh is retaining full guard.
Singh wants to sweep here but Broomsdale controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Broomsdale tries to free his leg and advance position but Singh is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Singh is looking for a triangle but Broomsdale pushes his legs off easily.
Broomsdale 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. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Singh with a poor takedown
and Broomsdale connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Broomsdale throws a nice head kick!
#T3#
Broomsdale scores with a body shot.
Crunch! Broomsdale slams his shin into Singh's torso.
Singh tries to score a power double leg takedown but Broomsdale sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Singh somewhat.
Singh definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fateh Singh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Broomsdale keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Singh shoots for a takedown but Broomsdale saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Broomsdale looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Broomsdale buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Broomsdale fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Singh has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Broomsdale lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Singh gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD#
Singh throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Broomsdale was covering up waiting for the punch and Singh finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Broomsdale looking for a guillotine here but Singh defends easily.
Broomsdale is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Broomsdale wants to sweep but no luck.
Broomsdale is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Singh taking some punishment here, with Broomsdale in his half guard.
Broomsdale throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ezekiel Broomsdale dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Broomsdale dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Singh. That did some damage!
Broomsdale stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Broomsdale wants it to stay on the feet.
Broomsdale feints a counter leg kick.
Singh on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ezekiel Broomsdale seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Singh looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Broomsdale leaves Singh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fateh Singh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Singh misses with a body kick. #TD2#
Broomsdale shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Singh napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Broomsdale looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Singh is not content to let Broomsdale control the position. #T1##SUB2#
Broomsdale tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Broomsdale trying to control the position but Singh is working away.
Broomsdale works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Singh manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T2#
Singh throwing shots but Broomsdale is blocking nicely.
Broomsdale gets back to full guard.
Broomsdale 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.
Broomsdale is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Broomsdale slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Broomsdale working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Singh wants to control but Broomsdale is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Broomsdale prevents Singh from improving his position.
Broomsdale trying to control the pace.
Broomsdale not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Singh trying to control from the bottom.
Broomsdale is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Singh is trying to stand back up but Broomsdale is controlling him
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Broomsdale not doing much here.
Singh avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Broomsdale.
Singh wants to get back to full guard.
Broomsdale scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Singh keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Broomsdale controlling the action here.
Broomsdale passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Singh!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ezekiel Broomsdale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Singh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Broomsdale works the jab nicely.
Broomsdale throws a nice inside leg kick.
Broomsdale has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Singh is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Broomsdale feints and then cracks Singh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Singh down.
Broomsdale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Broomsdale tries to get set, Singh tries to push him back and clinch up but Broomsdale manages to avoid the attempt.
Singh shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Broomsdale as he jumps to the side.
Horrible takedown attempt by Singh or perhaps it was just good defense by Broomsdale, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Broomsdale tenderised Singh's leg. Singh is trying to keep his angry face on.
Broomsdale lands a jab to the head.
Singh shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Broomsdale as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fateh Singh. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Singh will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Singh moves forwards but Broomsdale connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Broomsdale thuds his shin into the meat of Singh's side.
Broomsdale scores with a kick to the body.
Singh walks into a straight right hand from Broomsdale.
Broomsdale scores with a head kick.
Broomsdale scores with a spinning back kick!#TD2#
Broomsdale decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Broomsdale with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Broomsdale working over Singh with some ground and pound. Singh looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Broomsdale lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Singh is staying active underneath Broomsdale, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Broomsdale is looking for a kimura here.
Broomsdale missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Broomsdale wants to control but Singh is keeping him busy.
Broomsdale stalling.
Broomsdale missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Broomsdale passes to side control.
Singh seems a little lost for a moment, as Broomsdale dominates the positioning.
Broomsdale tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Singh can't do much from the bottom here.
Ezekiel Broomsdale is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Singh being controlled for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Fateh Singh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Singh closes the distance looking to clinch
and Broomsdale cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Broomsdale cracks Singh with an open hand slap.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ezekiel Broomsdale comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Broomsdale 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezekiel Broomsdale!
Our winner, Ezekiel Broomsdale, 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:
UFF Fight Night 2
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
#R1#
Singh misses with a double jab.
Fateh Singh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Singh gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
McDonald has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Singh clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
McDonald struggling to keep hold of the position.
Singh has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from McDonald.
Singh manages to reverse the position and now he's in McDonald's guard. Nice work there by Singh.
Singh wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.
Singh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McDonald on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McDonald tries to get out of the position.
Singh is working McDonald over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald 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##T1#
McDonald throwing shots but Singh is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Singh makes his way to full guard, as McDonald worked for a kimura.
Singh managing to control the position.
McDonald loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McDonald throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Singh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Singh wants to stand up but McDonald is controlling him.
Singh wants to sweep here but McDonald controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Singh holds on and takes a little breather.
Singh wants to sweep here but McDonald controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Singh keeps moving.
McDonald postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McDonald content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Singh trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald throws a strike but Singh rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T3#
Singh stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.
Singh controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Singh wants to stand but McDonald is controlling his posture from full guard.
Singh stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.
Singh trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
Singh passes into half guard.
McDonald is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Singh passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McDonald!
McDonald can't escape the position.
Singh with a couple of short strikes.#SUB2#
Singh looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Singh punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Singh landing strikes from the mount and McDonald is in trouble! #SUB2#
Singh looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fateh Singh dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Singh gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Singh working McDonald over with knees to the body.#TD#
Singh is fighting off a takedown attempt but McDonald is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Singh to the mat. Singh regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Singh has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. McDonald has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Singh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Singh is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McDonald is defending well.#BC2#
Singh breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
McDonald manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Singh on his heels. He'll look to pass Singh's guard now, I'm sure.
Singh has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. McDonald has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
McDonald has clasped his hands together around Singh's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Singh explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Singh throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McDonald's waist but McDonald gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Singh off to one side. #T1#
Singh shoots in but no luck this time.
Hunter McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fateh Singh.#TD#
McDonald looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Singh!
McDonald throws a strike aimed at the side of Singh's head but Singh avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Singh's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fateh Singh has got the better of the ground game so far.
An elbow from McDonald crashes against the mat.
Singh is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McDonald off and has taken his back!
Well, with Singh on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before McDonald is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Singh looking for the RNC.
McDonald is in bad spot here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Singh looking for the choke from the back.
McDonald is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Singh is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
McDonald turns into Singh and is now in his guard.
Singh keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Singh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McDonald throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Singh is controlling McDonald's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McDonald accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McDonald missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McDonald throws an elbow that misses. Singh uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McDonald's guard. Nice move by Singh!#REVB#
Singh keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McDonald's head.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Singh from controlling successfully.
Singh landing some decent shots from guard.
Singh 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. #T4#
Singh trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Singh content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #ES#
McDonald is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD2#
Singh pulls guard.
Singh seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fateh Singh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Singh chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Singh shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McDonald but McDonald pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Singh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonald.
McDonald defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Singh.
McDonald attempts a counter takedown but Singh avoids it well and moves away.
Singh gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and McDonald counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
McDonald is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Singh is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald working away.#T1#
McDonald throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Singh wants to control but McDonald postures up.#SUB#
McDonald is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Singh has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Singh's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
McDonald looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Singh is looking to regain half guard here but McDonald keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McDonald looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Singh is avoiding damage well.
#SUB#
McDonald is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Singh has escaped the position, nice work there.
The strikes coming from McDonald are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Singh is looking to work his way out of this bad position but McDonald is controlling him well.
McDonald tries to score with some ground and pound. Singh controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Singh is trying to control McDonald's posture but McDonald avoids it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL2#
Singh rushes McDonald and presses him up against the cage.
Singh wants a takedown but no success here.
Hunter McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fateh Singh.#TD2#
Singh turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Singh manages to end up in side control.#SUB2#
Singh is trying to get an arm triangle but McDonald is defending well.
McDonald knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Singh on the ground.
McDonald is trying to control Singh's posture but Singh avoids it.
McDonald is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McDonald wants to control but Singh is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Singh connects with a nice short shot to McDonald's temple.
Singh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4##SUB2#
Singh is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McDonald has managed to free his arm - good work.
Singh slips a nice elbow through McDonald's hands, connecting with McDonald's forehead.
Singh looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McDonald with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McDonald tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Singh has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Fateh Singh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Singh can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McDonald is looking to escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Singh unloading with bombs!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fateh Singh.
Well Singh 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fateh Singh!
The defeated Hunter McDonald had this to say: 'I AM NOT GOING ANYWHERE, THIS WAS JUST A SETBACK AND I WILL COME BACK STRONGER!!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 28, 2025 |
#R1#
Singh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magomedsharipov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Singh looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Magomedsharipov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Magomedsharipov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Magomedsharipov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Singh is keeping the position for now.
Singh looking to control.
Magomedsharipov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh trying to control the position.
We've been hearing that Magomedsharipov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Magomedsharipov 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.
Singh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Magomedsharipov 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Magomedsharipov trying to control the position from guard on top but Singh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Singh misses with a body shot.
Magomedsharipov feinted with a counter takedown.
Singh has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Singh clinches up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Singh.
Magomedsharipov gets underhooks to prevent Singh's takedown attempt.
Magomed Magomedsharipov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fateh Singh.
Singh struggles to land a body shot inside as Magomedsharipov controls his hands.
#TD2#
Singh turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#T2#
Magomedsharipov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Magomedsharipov is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Singh is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Magomedsharipov is trying to escape and Singh transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Magomedsharipov is forced to tap! Nice work there by Singh! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fateh Singh! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 22, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Ray fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Singh sprawls well initially but Ray persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Singh makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Ray keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Singh fails with a takedown attempt.
Singh fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Singh backs off Ray throws a huge counter combo but Singh manages to avoid it all.#TD#
Singh looking to score a takedown here. Ray is defending well but Singh drives through and ends up in Ray's guard.
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!
Singh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ray is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Singh postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ray is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Singh, into his guard. #REVB#
Ray stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Singh swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Ray keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Singh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ray gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Singh seems keen to control Ray's posture.
Singh is trying to control the position but Ray postures up. #SUB#
Singh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ray is aware though and is defending well.#SU2#
Ray decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Singh, up you get! #T2##TD2#
Ray looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Singh!
Singh is not content to let Ray control the position.
Singh can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ray working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Singh is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Singh's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ray 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.
Ray wants to stand but Singh has his arm trapped.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Singh is trying to control Ray's posture but Ray avoids it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Ray gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Singh tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.#SUB2#
Ray has hold of Singh's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Singh manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Singh slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ray landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Fateh Singh will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Singh.
Singh shoots and misses
and Ray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ray throws a leg kick
and Singh counters with a head kick. #CL2#
Ray closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ray wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD2#
Ray gets control of Singh's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ray will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Singh 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.
Singh trying to control but Ray is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray 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.
Singh trying to control the position from guard on top but Ray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Ray wants to sweep here but Singh controlling him for the moment.
Singh wants to control from the top but Ray keeps moving. #SUB#
Singh is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ray is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ray has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Ray passes Singh's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Singh is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ray wants to stand up but Singh has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Ray wants to lay and pray for a moment but Singh keeps working.
Singh is looking to control Ray's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Singh avoid being mounted?#T3#
Singh manages to get to full guard.
Ray trying to stand up but can't free himself from Singh's guard.
Ray is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Singh thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Singh looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Ray shoots in and bounces Singh off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T4#
Singh looking for a sweep. Not yet Singh, not yet.
Ray content to stall in guard here.
Singh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ray is one step ahead there.
Singh trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaxson Ray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD2#
Ray looking to score a takedown here. Singh is defending well but Ray drives through and ends up in Singh's guard.
Singh scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#TD#
Singh looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Singh trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ray manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Singh working a defensive guard here.
Singh wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Singh being controlled here, momentarily.
Ray must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Singh is trying to keep Ray in close.
Ray tries to free his leg and advance position but Singh is retaining full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Singh working a defensive guard here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Singh keeping full guard, as Ray tries to pass. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Singh pushes Ray up against the cage in a clinch.
Singh is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ray is trying to break free.
Singh looking for a takedown.
Singh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Come on Singh - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T3#
Singh has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ray after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fateh Singh. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Ray jumps guard.
Singh stands and throws Ray's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Singh is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ray is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ray manages to get back to half guard.
Ray tries to get to full guard but Singh has control of the leg. #T4#
Singh is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ray!
Singh lands a big elbow.
Ray is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ray really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Singh. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ray takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Ray tries to improve his position but Singh has taken his back! Singh has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Ray tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Singh pushes Ray away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fateh Singh! |
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