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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Tran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wick throws a jab but it's blocked by Tran. #CL#
Tran moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Wick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tran shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wick but Wick pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wick misses the shot to the body.
Wick misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Tran was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tran slips under a jab.
Tran went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tran shoots in for a double leg but Wick sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wick swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tran needs to keep his hands up - Wick had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wick digs a good hook to Tran's body.
Tran throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wick's waist but Wick gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tran off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergio Tran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wick defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tran.
Wick digs a good hook to Tran's body.
Tran throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wick throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1##CL#
Tran closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Wick breaks the clinch.
Wick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tran moves away.
It looked like Tran was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wick fails to land with a series of punches.
Wick looks winded!
Wick looks to score with a jab to the body but Tran is just out of range.
Tran fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wick checks it well.
Wick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tran. #CL#
Tran clinches with his opponent.
Tran putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wick in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wick lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Wick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wick defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tran.
Tran looks to land a body kick but Wick moved away.#T2#
Wick ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tran moves away.
Wick defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tran.
John Wick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tran is defended easily by Wick.
Wick works Tran's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wick takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
John Wick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tran wants to clinch.
Tran throws a leg kick but Wick moved away.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Wick.
Wick looks to score with a jab to the body but Tran is just out of range.
Tran feinted with a counter takedown.
A head kick by Wick misses #TD#
so Tran counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wick tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Tran drops back looking for a leg! Wick is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wick manages to kick Tran off! Tran jumps back into Wick's guard. #SUB#
Tran thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tran working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tran missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Tran has gone for a leg lock! Wick slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tran's guard.#REVB##T4#
Tran wants to stand and escape but Wick is having none of it. #SUB#
Tran had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wick defends it easily.
Wick scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wick with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wick stands up over Tran, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Tran is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wick stays in close to Tran's body and controls the position.
Wick lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wick scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Wick dominated that round.
That's time! Tran's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Wick throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wick just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Wick as Tran shoots in.
Wick looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wick throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wick throws a nice looking combination but Tran bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tran went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sergio Tran is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tran fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wick avoids it really well and circles away.
Tran really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tran.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wick looks to land a combination but Tran avoids it well.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Wick has eaten all the pies!
The fighters circling - Wick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wick defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tran.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergio Tran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tran pushes Wick away with a front kick.
Wick is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tran rather than just go for the knockout.
Tran is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wick sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1#
Wick misses with a double jab
and Tran counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Tran pushes Wick up against the cage in a clinch.
Tran is trying to pull guard but Wick has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Tran breaks the clinch.
Jab, jab by Wick - just one landing.
Tran fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wick throws a combination. Tran tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tran manages to avoid it.
Tran showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wick.
#TD#
Tran decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T2#
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!
Wick is concentrating on defense, preventing Tran from advancing position. #SUB#
Tran is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wick sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Tran is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Wick to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Wick wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wick wants to sweep but no luck.
Tran throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Tran drops back looking for a leg! Wick is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wick manages to kick Tran off! Tran jumps back into Wick's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wick can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tran missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Tran cracks Wick with a solid left hand.
Tran with a nice head shot there.
Tran throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wick works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tran accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wick working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tran.
Wick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tran landing with the ground and pound.
Wick has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tran scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Tran 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.
Tran postures up in Wick's guard and throws a big left but Wick blocks it.
Tran throwing strikes from guard but Wick blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wick rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tran counters with a series of strikes. Wick will be more careful next time no doubt.
John Wick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tran shoots for a takedown but Wick saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wick misses with the combination.
Wick swinging wildly here.
Tran tries to clinch there but Wick circles away.
Tran shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wick as he avoids it easily.
Tran takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Wick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tran takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wick swings for the body but Tran moves out of range.
Tran went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tran tries to clinch there but Wick circles away.
Wick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wick stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wick wants it to stay on the feet.
Tran takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tran misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wick misses with a two punch combination.
Tran went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wick misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tran moves away.
Tran is looking to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wick misses the shot to the body.
Tran feinted with a counter takedown.
Tran tries for a takedown but Wick sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergio Tran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wick lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Tran throws a leg kick but Wick sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wick changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Wick.
As Wick looks to move away, Tran throws a big counter combo but Wick just gets out of the way.
Wick throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Tran counters with a shoot takedown. Wick fights it but they end up in guard.
Wick trying to control the position here.
Wick working a defensive guard here.
Tran 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#
Tran drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tran jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wick looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2##SUB#
Tran 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.
Tran throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wick works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wick wants to sweep but no luck.
Tran chips away with some ground and pound.
Tran will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tran content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tran landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Tran drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tran jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tran throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Tran is looking to work some ground and pound but Wick has wrist control.
Wick really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tran. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tran won't allow Wick to get back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tran stopping the sweep attempt from Wick.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tran throws a wild body kick that Wick sees coming a mile off.
Wick just misses with a punch to the body.
Tran shoots in looking for a takedown. Wick tries to sprawl out of it but Tran keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wick manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tran fails with a takedown attempt.
Wick tries to bum rush Tran with a series of wild strikes but Tran uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tran changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wick tries to avoid it but Tran manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wick to the ground. Wick escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T4#
Wick fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A head kick misses from Wick.
Tran tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wick sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tran somewhat.
Wick punishes Tran's body with a nice straight punch.
Tran is looking to clinch.
Wick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tran throws a big counter combination but Wick scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tran looks to land a body kick but Wick moved away.
Tran looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sergio Tran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wick scores with a hook to the body. Tran takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Wick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wick winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Wick!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Jones scores with a punch to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Tran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tran takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tran drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD#
Tran closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tran lands in his opponent's guard.
Tran is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.#SUB#
Tran drops back looking for a leg! Jones is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jones manages to kick Tran off! Tran jumps back into Jones's guard.
Tran is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
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!#SUB#
Tran drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Tran as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Jones screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Tran! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Sergio Tran!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Tran looks to land a body kick but Norman moved away.#TD2#
Norman 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.#ES#
Tran kicks Norman off and gets to his feet.
Norman throws a head kick that misses.
As Norman looks to move away, Tran throws a big counter combo but Norman just gets out of the way.
Tran darts in looking for a takedown but Norman gets double underhooks and turns Tran into the cage. #CL2#
Norman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Tran breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Norman moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Norman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Norman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Norman managing to block the knees to the body from Tran.
#TD2#
Norman gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tran regains guard.
Norman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tran is looking to stand up but Norman isn't so interested in that idea. #T1##SUB2#
Norman 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. #SU2#
Norman stands and steps away. Tran gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Tran shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Norman defends it nicely.#TD2#
Norman closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tran's guard.
Norman won't allow Tran to sweep him here. #T2#
Norman connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Norman trying to control the position from guard on top but Tran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tran wants to sweep but no luck.
Norman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tran. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Tran is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tran wants to stand but Norman is controlling the position.
Norman wants to pass the guard but Tran is keeping the position.
Tran being controlled here, momentarily. #SU2#
Norman decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tran, up you get!
Tran keeps the fight on the outside.#T3##CL2#
Norman takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Norman drags the fight down to the ground.
Norman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tran trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tran lands a couple of digs.
Norman has his hands on Tran's head, controlling the position.
Tran throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Norman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tran throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Norman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4#
Norman 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.
Norman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Norman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Norman trying to keep a closed guard but Tran is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Norman moves in looking to clinch but Tran pushes him off.
Tran drops down looking for a counter takedown but Norman sprawls and moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Norman.#TD2#
Norman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tran is staying active underneath Norman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Norman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Norman wants to clinch up but Tran keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Norman 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.
Tran is looking to stand back up but Norman counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Tran. #REVR#
Norman stops Tran from getting back to his feet.
Norman is trying to control. Tran wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tran wants to get back to his feet.
Norman not doing much here.
Norman prevents Tran from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tran manages to get to full guard.
Tran will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU2#
Norman gets to his feet. Tran looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T1#
Norman leaves Tran with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Tran gets caught napping as Norman dives in and scores a takedown. Tran manages to retain guard.
Tran is looking to stand up but Norman isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Tran throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Norman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Norman working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norman wants to control from the top but Tran keeps moving.
Norman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Norman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Tran manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Tran fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Tran gets caught napping as Norman dives in and scores a takedown. Tran manages to retain guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norman trying to control but Tran is working from the bottom.
Tran really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Norman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Tran looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Norman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Norman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Let's hope that Norman has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Tran 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#
Norman is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Tran is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tran missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Tran seems to be working for a kimura but Norman defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Tran is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Norman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Norman wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Norman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Norman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nathan Norman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Tran's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Norman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tran.
Norman wants to counter with a clinch but Tran pushes him away.#TD2#
Norman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Tran is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Norman presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Tran wants to break free but Norman has control.
Norman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tran backwards.
Norman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tran tries to circle away but Norman has him pinned against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tran tries for a takedown but Norman manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Norman breaks from the clinch.
Norman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tran enables Norman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tran manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Norman tries to free his leg and advance position but Tran is retaining full guard.
Norman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tran is wriggling around but Norman manages to pass to half guard.
#SU2#
Norman gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD2#
Norman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Norman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tran is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Norman is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The referee warns Tran that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Norman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tran sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
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. Norman connects with a nice short shot to Tran's temple.
Norman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Norman tries to pass to full mount but Tran defends it. #SU2#
Norman stands up from half guard.
Tran throws a solid leg kick but Norman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tran.
Norman is trying to counter with his kicks.#TD2#
Norman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Tran has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Norman is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T3##BC2#
Norman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tran misses with a two punch combination.
Norman shapes to counter with a head kick.#TD2#
Norman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tran to the mat! Tran manages to get full guard.
Tran is looking to stand back up but Norman counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Tran. #REVR#
Tran pushes Norman off looking to stand but Norman dives back in and keeps control.
Norman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Tran looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Tran is trying to stand.
#SU2#
Norman decides to return to a standing position. #CL2#
Norman closes the distance and clinches.
Tran is trying to push Norman away but Norman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Norman has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Tran regains guard immediately. #SUB#
Tran looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Norman passes into half 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!
Norman is taking a breather. Tran says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sergio Tran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nathan Norman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Tran looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nathan Norman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Norman 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Norman!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Tran closes the distance and clinches up with Kobelikos, looking for a takedown. Tran pushes Kobelikos against the cage but Kobelikos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kobelikos unleashes a big counter combination but Tran bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kobelikos tries to clinch there but Tran circles away.
Tran throws a head kick but Kobelikos moves out of range.
Tran misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Tran shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kobelikos is trying to defend but Tran finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Tran is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kobelikos is just riding it out for now. Tran eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobelikos is trying to maintain the position but Tran is very close to passing his half guard.
Kobelikos tries to roll over but Tran keeps him under control.#T1##SUB#
Tran is working for a submission of some sort.
Kobelikos is looking to control Tran's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kobelikos avoid being mounted?
Kobelikos is refusing to be controlled, as Tran sits in half guard.
Tran really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Tran is looking for a kimura but Kobelikos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tran to get the leverage. #SUB#
Tran seems to be working for a kimura but Kobelikos defends the submission attempt.
Kobelikos is looking to improve his position.
Kobelikos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tran. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#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.#SUB#
Tran is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kobelikos is positioning himself well to prevent Tran advancing to mount.
Kobelikos is trying to control but can't.
Tran throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kobelikos keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kobelikos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Tran is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kobelikos has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tran will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3##SUB#
Tran is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kobelikos is just riding it out for now. Tran eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Tran is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kobelikos regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tran throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Kobelikos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tran being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kobelikos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tran stops Kobelikos from standing up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tran makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tran is in close to Kobelikos's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tran content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tran lands a couple of digs.
Tran throwing strikes from guard but Kobelikos blocks nicely.
Tran is in close to Kobelikos's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kobelikos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tran accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tran is looking to work some ground and pound but Kobelikos has wrist control.
Tran throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kobelikos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Tran dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Tran throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kobelikos can do to turn this around?
Kobelikos wants to clinch.
Tran attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A big left from Kobelikos misses.
Tran scores with a three punch combo!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tran.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kobelikos.#TD2#
Kobelikos closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T1#
Kobelikos prevents Tran from standing back up.
Kobelikos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Kobelikos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tran is just riding it out for now. Kobelikos eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Tran is defending against the submission attempts here by Kobelikos.
Kobelikos is breathing heavily.
Tran wants to get back to his feet.
Kobelikos has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #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.
Tran bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Tran throwing strikes from guard but Kobelikos blocks nicely.
Tran is working Kobelikos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tran throws a big right hand that misses.
Tran throwing strikes from guard but Kobelikos blocks nicely.
Sergio Tran overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tran missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tran working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tran throwing strikes from guard but Kobelikos blocks nicely.
Tran working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Tran throws a big right hand that misses.
Tran with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tran postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tran is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tran working some strikes from top position.
Tran 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.
Kobelikos wants to stand and escape but Tran is having none of it.
Tran scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tran in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tran throwing strikes from guard but Kobelikos blocks nicely.
Tran scoring with some ground and pound.
Kobelikos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tran in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tran trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tran shoots in for a takedown but Kobelikos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kobelikos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T4#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tran, right into the meat.
Tran looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#TD2#
Kobelikos shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kobelikos was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tran pushes Kobelikos away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kobelikos gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kobelikos trying to control the action but Tran is working from the bottom.
Tran is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES#
Tran throws Kobelikos to one side and escapes!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Kobelikos is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tran's half guard.
Tran wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Tran dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Kobelikos is looking to chop away at Tran's legs.
Kobelikos lands a jab-cross combination.
Kobelikos lands a jab-cross combination. #ROC2#
Tran is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Sergio Tran has been cut.
Kobelikos tries to bum rush Tran with a series of wild strikes but Tran uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oh Tran is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kobelikos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lambis Kobelikos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Kobelikos looking to score a takedown here. Tran is defending well but Kobelikos drives through and ends up in Tran's guard.#SUB#
Tran looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Tran is looking for a triangle but Kobelikos pushes his legs off easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tran is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kobelikos is controlling him. #SUB#
Tran looking for a triangle here. Kobelikos is fighting it but it looks tight! Tran pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Kobelikos is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sergio Tran!
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