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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Hayes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Panther momentarily.
Panther with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Hayes counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Hayes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Panther fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Panther misses with a hook. Hayes ducked under it nicely.
Panther has a takedown stuffed.
It seemed like Hayes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Panther. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panther misses with an uppercut.
Hayes feints the counter takedown.
Hayes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hayes has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Panther is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T1#
Hayes slips a straight right by Panther.
Hayes steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Panther.
Panther tries for a takedown but Hayes circles away easily#TD2#
and Hayes counters with a shoot takedown. Panther fights it but they end up in guard.
Hayes throws a big elbow that misses.
Hayes throwing strikes but missing.
Hayes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hayes controlling from the top position.
Panther avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hayes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Hayes is working Panther over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panther avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hayes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Panther keeping moving, preventing Hayes from controlling successfully.
Panther utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hayes content to stall in guard here.
Hayes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hayes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Panther works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hayes postures up in Panther's guard and throws a big left but Panther blocks it. #T3#
Hayes throwing strikes but missing.
Hayes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hayes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hayes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hayes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hayes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Panther utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hayes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hayes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Panther preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Panther is breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hayes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Panther working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hayes.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hayes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hayes pushing down on Panther's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hayes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hayes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hayes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hayes working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hayes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Panther's head.
Hayes thows a huge punch but Panther dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hayes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Panther's head.
Panther avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hayes.
Hayes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mercury Hayes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Panther misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Hayes to counter with a crisp jab.
Panther displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hayes.
Hayes shoots in looking for a takedown. Panther tries to sprawl out of it but Hayes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Panther manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panther misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Hayes to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Panther is defended easily by Hayes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Panther. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Panther missing with a left hand there. Hayes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hayes scores with a nice strike.
Hayes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
so Panther counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Hayes manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Hayes scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Hayes breaks from the clinch.
Panther with a poor takedown
and Hayes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panther fails to land the takedown.
Hayes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Hayes shoots in and drives through. Panther sprawls well.
Panther shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hayes as he avoids it easily.
Panther shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hayes sprawls well. Hayes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Panther gets slowly back to his feet.
Mercury Hayes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hayes moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
Hayes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Panther's head backwards.#TD#
Panther drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hayes tries to buck Panther off but Panther is having none of it.
Hayes keeps trying to improve his position.
Hayes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hayes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hayes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hayes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Hayes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hayes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in half guard, Hayes seems content to control.
Hayes throwing shots but Panther is blocking nicely.
Mercury Hayes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hayes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hayes thows a huge punch but Panther dodges it nicely.
Hayes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hayes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Panther's head.
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. Hayes connects with a nice short shot to Panther's temple.
Panther knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hayes on the ground.
Hayes working Panther over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mercury Hayes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Panther misses with a takedown
and Hayes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Panther closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hayes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Panther fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Good exchange - Hayes coming out on top.
Panther looks to throw the jab but Hayes is out of range.
Hayes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Panther defends it well.
Nice takedown defense from Panther. No joy for Hayes on that attempt. #TD#
Panther changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hayes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Panther lands an elbow.
Panther working the strikes but Hayes uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Hayes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Panther won't allow Hayes to sweep him here. #ES2#
Hayes pushes Panther off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panther fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Panther. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Hayes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hayes lands an overhand right.
Panther fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hayes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A nice combination there by Hayes.
#T3#
Panther slaps away a takedown attempt from Hayes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hayes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hayes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Panther on the side of the head.
Panther misses with a lunging right hand
#CL2#
and Hayes counters by moving into the clinch.
The referee calls for Hayes to work.
#BC2#
Hayes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mercury Hayes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Hayes slaps away a takedown attempt from Panther, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A nice side step and Hayes releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A jab from Hayes does it's job there.
Hayes scores with a jab. Panther acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hayes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Panthers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Panther has a takedown stuffed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mercury Hayes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hayes 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mercury Hayes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Panther throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Panther darts in looking for a takedown but Dall gets double underhooks and turns Panther into the cage.
Dall with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#TD#
Dall tries to sprawl but Panther drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Panther missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dall is trying to get back to full guard.
Dall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Panther is working away from the top position though.
Panther throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dall avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Panther.
Dall manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panther loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dall has his hands on Panther's head, controlling the position.
Dall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Panther is one step ahead there. #T1#
Dall looking to control.
Panther chips away with some ground and pound.
Panther throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dall works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Panther avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Panther content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dall wants to sweep here but Panther controlling him for the moment.
Dall controlling the position.
Panther postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Panther is sitting in close to Dall's body. Dall has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Panther is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Panther is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Dall.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kazzym Dall!
A victorious Kazzym Dall thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Rack on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rack darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Panther counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rack tries to get to full guard but Panther has control of the leg.
Panther is nestled in close to Rack, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Panther lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Panther throws a strike but Rack avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#SUB#
Rack is looking for a triangle but Panther pushes his legs off easily.
#ES#
Rack scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panther scores with a sloppy right hand. Rack should have avoided that one.
Rack tries to close the distance and clinch up but Panther swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Panther swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rack dives in and grabs Panther's left leg, looking for a takedown. Panther pushes down on Rack's head and hops out.#T1#
Rack shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Panther but Panther pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rack. #SUB#
Rack is trying to get an arm triangle but Panther is defending well.
Panther isn't going anywhere.
Rack in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB#
Rack tries for a kimura but Panther is defending well. #T2#
Rack in the domination position with Panther hanging on.#SUB#
Rack tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Panther is trying to get back to half guard.
Sloppy strikes there by Rack.
Panther dodges the ground and pound from Rack.
Panther really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rack. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3##SUB#
Rack looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Panther managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rack.
#SUB#
Rack working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Panther can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Rack working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Panther tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Rack tries for a kimura but Panther is defending well.
Rack throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Panther avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rack.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rack lands some shots froms side control.
Rack misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Rack dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Panther.#CL#
Rack clinches up with Panther and pushes him back against the cage.
Rack is pressed up against the cage. Panther has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rack down to the mat. Rack avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Rack has Panther up against the cage in a clinch.
Rack is pressed up against the cage. Panther has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rack down to the mat. Rack avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brandon Rack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Panther.#TD2#
Panther shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rack manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Rack pushes Panther off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rack goes for a double leg but Panther avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Panther continues to drive forward.
Panther misses with a low kick.
Rack seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rack shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T1#
Rack looks for a takedown but Panther sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Panther shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rack pinned against the cage. Rack gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rack doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Panther counter with a right hand.
Rack moves to clinch but Panther breaks away #TD2#
and Panther counters with a shoot takedown. Rack fights it but they end up in guard.
Panther is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Brandon Rack overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Panther prevents Rack from getting back to his feet.
Panther connects with a couple of short punches.
Panther connects with a couple of short punches.
Panther must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Panther is working Rack over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rack will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Panther chips away with some ground and pound.
Panther connects with a couple of short punches.
Panther is working Rack over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Panther throws a strike but Rack rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Rack won't allow Panther to sweep him here.
Rack pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Panther is keeping the position for now.
Panther avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rack throwing strikes but missing.
Rack throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Panther tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rack throws a big right hand that misses.
Rack loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Panther lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Rack escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Panther gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Panther lands a couple of elbows.
Rack is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES#
Rack pushes Panther off and gets back to his feet.
#T4#
Panther scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rack has been working on his balance at DaJet Conditioning, Transition, Escape School, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Panther.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Panther.
It looked like Rack was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rack tries to clinch but Panther moves away
and Panther connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Panther tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rack defends well and Panther ends up having to push Rack into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rack dives in and grabs Panther's left leg, looking for a takedown. Panther pushes down on Rack's head and hops out.
Rack fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Panther avoids it really well and circles away.
Panther is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Brandon Rack will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Panther scores with a takedown into Rack's guard.#ES#
Rack manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Rack shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Panther defends it nicely.#TD#
Panther gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rack postures up in Panther's guard and throws a big left but Panther blocks it. #T1#
Rack in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Panther preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Panther working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rack.
Panther 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.
Rack 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.#SUB#
Rack postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Panther is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rack, into his guard. #REVB#
Panther is in close to Rack's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Panther is in close to Rack's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rack 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.#T2#
Panther stands up over Rack, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Panther is working Rack over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Panther with a nice head shot there.
Panther lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Panther working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Rack had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Panther defends it easily.
Panther stands up over Rack, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC2#
Rack is rocked!
Panther lands a couple of digs.
Oh Rack is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Panther cracks Rack with a solid left hand.
Panther gets to his feet and stands over Rack, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Rack felt that one! Panther unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Rack from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Panther!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Panther fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rack misses with a takedown attempt
and Panther counters with a left to the body.
Rack misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Panther counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Panther.
Rack seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Rack working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Panther.
Rack preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Panther postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Panther landing some decent shots from guard.
Panther in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Panther throws a strike but Rack rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rack drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Panther dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Panther is in close to Rack's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rack with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Panther can't handle though.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Panther's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Panther distracts Rack with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Panther with a nice head shot there.
Panther throws an elbow that misses. Rack uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Panther's guard. Nice move by Rack!#REVR#
Panther utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rack throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Panther works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Panther looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Panther preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rack with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rack throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Rack trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rack trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rack in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rack scoring with some ground and pound.
Rack throwing strikes from guard but Panther blocks nicely.
Rack preventing the sweep.
Rack trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Rack drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Panther dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Panther with a nice head shot there.
Panther works over Rack with some ground and pound from guard.
Panther throws a big right hand that misses.
Panther really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rack. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Panther throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Panther throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Rack looking for a guillotine here but Panther defends easily.
Panther lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Panther with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Panther stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Rack throws up his legs and catches Panther in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Panther tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Rack! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Brandon Rack!
Brandon Rack seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Panther moves out of range of the strikes.
Banister throws a push kick but Panther slaps the foot to one side.
Banister sets himself, and Panther steps forward looking for the clinch! Banister avoids it this time.
Banister throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Panther stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Panther shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Banister but Banister pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Panther dives in and grabs Banister's left leg, looking for a takedown. Banister pushes down on Panther's head and hops out.
Banister misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Panther counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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.
Panther working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panther throws an elbow that misses. Banister uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Panther's guard. Nice move by Banister!#REVR#
Panther has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Banister wants to stand but Panther is controlling his posture from full guard.
Panther has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Banister has passed into side control.
#T1#
Panther is looking for a sweep.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Panther can do anything to dispel that myth.
Banister wants to stand but Panther has his arm trapped.
Panther tries to escape but Banister is in control.
Banister tries to get to his feet but Panther is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Banister in his guard. #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.
Banister wants to stand but Panther is controlling his posture from full guard.
Banister stops Panther from standing up. #T3#
Panther pulls Banister in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Panther is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Panther throws a big elbow that misses.
Panther prevents Banister from getting back to his feet.
Panther works over Banister with some ground and pound from guard.
Panther throwing strikes but missing.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Panther throws a strike but Banister rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Panther controlling the position.#T4#
Panther wants to sweep but no luck.
Panther is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Panther has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banister lands a jab to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like James Panther has been cut.
Banister connects with a right hand. Panther shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhailu Banister dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Panther's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Panther shoots in and drives through. Banister sprawls well.
Nice defenses there by Panther.
And Panther tries to counter it with a takedown but Banister pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Banister lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Panther goes down and covers up as Banister starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikhailu Banister!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Skeet misses with a looping left.
Panther on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT2#
It looks like James Panther has been cut.
Skeet drops Panther with a big left hand! Panther is injured, injured bad! Skeet jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DJ Skeet!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Levenstein shoots in for a takedown but Panther shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Panther closes the distance and pushes Levenstein back into the cage.#TD2#
Panther is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Levenstein can't fight it off and eventually Panther manages to take the fight to the floor. Levenstein looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Panther content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #CUT2#
It looks like Joshua Levenstein has been cut.
Panther landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Levenstein has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Panther should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Levenstein has tightened it up now! Panther should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joshua Levenstein !
Post fight, Joshua Levenstein stared into the camera and said 'Wow it's an honor for my to fight with the guy who's Hall of Famer. He has amazing long career and have nothing to prove thank you for fight me it's an honor.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Panther scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Panther sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mercy defending well though.
Panther throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Panther sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mercy defending well though.
Panther throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Panther looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Panther throwing shots but Mercy is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panther prevents Mercy from standing back up.
Panther throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mercy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Panther lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mercy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Panther stopping the sweep attempt from Mercy.
Panther pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mercy is keeping the position for now.
Panther is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Panther makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panther throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Panther is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Waylon Mercy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mercy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mercy throws a head kick that Panther semi-blocks.
Mercy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
No joy there for Mercy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mercy just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Mercy scores with a three punch combo!
Mercy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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!
Panther on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mercy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mercy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Panther takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mercy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mercy thows a body kick. Panther tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Panther looks winded!
Mercy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Panther in his tracks.
Panther takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC#
Panther is rocked!
Panther takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Panther is still on wobbly legs! Can Mercy finish him?
Mercy tests Panther's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mercy looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Mercy backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Panther's temple! It sends Panther violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Mercy celebrates and the doctors try to help Panther!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Waylon Mercy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Kidd looks to score with a jab to the body but Panther is just out of range.
Kidd looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Kidd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panther manages to avoid it.
Kidd swinging wildly here.
Kidd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kidd throws a right hand that Panther ducks under and follows up with a left that Panther also avoids with ease.#TD#
Panther darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Panther scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Panther lands with a punch from half guard.
Panther looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kidd with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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. Panther connects with a nice short shot to Kidd's temple.
Panther is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panther lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Panther looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Panther lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1#
Panther lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ROC#
Kidd is rocked!
Panther is nestled in close to Kidd, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kidd is still in real trouble! Can Panther finish him?
Panther is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Panther is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kidd has managed to free his arm - good work.
Panther lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Kidd quite badly. Kidd pulls Panther in close trying to recover. Panther postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Kidd on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Kidd doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Panther!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Panther tries to clinch but De Sucre is having none of it.
De Sucre throws a big counter combination but Panther scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Panther darts in looking for a takedown but De Sucre gets double underhooks and turns Panther into the cage.
Panther tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but De Sucre defends well and Panther ends up having to push De Sucre into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
De Sucre half committed to a counter leg kick.
De Sucre moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Antonio Jose De Sucre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Sucre throws a series of punches but Panther moves out of range.
Panther misses with a hook. De Sucre ducked under it nicely.
De Sucre thuds his right hand into Panther's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
De Sucre looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
De Sucre listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Panther shoots for a takedown but De Sucre saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Antonio Jose De Sucre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Panther.
De Sucre throws a one two combo.
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!
De Sucre lands a really nice looking cross but Panther seems unphased.
#ROC#
Panther is rocked!
De Sucre looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Panther closes this distance looking for a takedown but De Sucre circles away.
Panther is still on wobbly legs! Can De Sucre finish him?
De Sucre throws an uppercut from hell that sends Panther clean off his feet! He's out cold! De Sucre stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antonio Jose De Sucre!
After winning the bout, Antonio Jose De Sucre thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 05, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Youngblood has taken the fight to the clinch.
Panther is trying to pull guard but Youngblood turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Panther is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Panther tries to pull guard but Youngblood won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Panther. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Youngblood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Panther backwards. #TD2#
Youngblood lands a takedown into guard.
Youngblood won't allow Panther to get back to his feet.
Youngblood is looking to work some ground and pound but Panther has wrist control.
Panther utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Youngblood trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Youngblood throws a strike but Panther rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Youngblood avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Youngblood thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Youngblood has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Panther trying to control but Youngblood is working from the bottom.
Youngblood manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Panther manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
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!
Youngblood is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Youngblood postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Panther is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Youngblood wants to control from the top but Panther keeps moving.
Youngblood is pushing down on Panther's leg trying to pass to half guard. Panther is fighting to maintain full guard but Youngblood has managed to sneak the leg through.
Youngblood takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Panther keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Panther avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Youngblood.
Panther knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Youngblood on the ground.
Panther avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Youngblood.
Youngblood is pressing down on Panther's thigh, looking to free his foot. Panther is holding on for now. #T2#
Panther avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Youngblood.
Youngblood sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Panther defending well though.
Panther keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Panther is breathing heavily.
Panther is trying to stand.
Panther is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Youngblood scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Youngblood is trying to work for a kimura but Panther is defending well.
Youngblood thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Youngblood looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Panther with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Panther on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Panther tries to get out of the position.
Panther tries to kick Youngblood off but Youngblood keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Youngblood is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Panther doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Youngblood.
Panther keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Youngblood moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Youngblood is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Panther has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Youngblood landing a few strikes. #ROC2#
Panther is rocked!#T4#
Youngblood sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Panther is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Youngblood trying to control the position but Panther is working away.
Youngblood throws a strike aimed at the side of Panther's head but Panther avoids it well.
Youngblood tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The strikes coming from Youngblood are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ground and pound from Youngblood seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
A lull in the action here.#SUB2#
Youngblood tries for a kimura but Panther is defending well.
Panther avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Youngblood.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Youngblood dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Youngblood moves into range and clinches up with Panther.#BC2#
Youngblood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Youngblood throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Panther colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Youngblood as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Panther is left battered and dazed whilst Youngblood and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Youngblood!
Matt Youngblood really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Spartan Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Panther manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vicini on his heels. He'll look to pass Vicini's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Vicini is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Vicini escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Panther gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Panther chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Vicini is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Panther defends well.
Vicini keeping full guard, as Panther tries to pass.
Panther stands up over Vicini, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vicini might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Panther scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Vicini throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panther is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panther postures up and lands a big shot to Vicini's brow. #SUB#
Vicini is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Panther frees his head nicely. Oh but Vicini has switched to an armbar! Panther is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Dido Vicini!
Our winner, Dido Vicini, 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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