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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 25, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
McAdams gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Rutledge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
McAdams darts in and clinches Rutledge up against the cage.
McAdams goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rutledge prevents it.
#BC#
Rutledge breaks from the clinch.
McAdams dives in for a single leg takedown but Rutledge sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McAdams closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rutledge circles away.
Zane Rutledge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve McAdams.
Rutledge checks a leg kick nicely.
Rutledge seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
McAdams gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
McAdams is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rutledge doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McAdams.
McAdams is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Rutledge really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rutledge is looking to improve his position.
Rutledge keeping hold of McAdams's head, controlling as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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.#SUB2#
McAdams is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rutledge knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McAdams on the ground.
Rutledge trying to hold on to McAdams's head to control him but McAdams postures up.
Rutledge is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McAdams is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Rutledge actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
McAdams tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
McAdams with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
McAdams shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McAdams showed some decent athleticism there.
McAdams trying to mount his opponent but Rutledge defends it. #T4#
McAdams takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McAdams is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rutledge blocking the ground and pound attempt from McAdams.
Still in half guard, McAdams seems content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve McAdams dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
McAdams drives through with a takedown into Rutledge's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rutledge trying to keep a closed guard but McAdams is proving a slippery customer.
McAdams wants to get up but he can't break Rutledge's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
McAdams controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McAdams looking to pass the guard.
McAdams content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutledge utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
McAdams postures up and lands a big shot to Rutledge's brow.
McAdams pushing down on Rutledge's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Still in half guard, McAdams seems content to control.
McAdams's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
McAdams is trying for a kimura here. Rutledge looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! McAdams wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Steve McAdams!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Griffin throws a solid leg kick but Rutledge takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Griffin.
As Griffin looks to move away, Rutledge throws a big counter combo but Griffin just gets out of the way.
Griffin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Griffin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Griffin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Griffin throws a head kick that misses.
Rutledge avoids a kick to the body.
Griffin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Griffin looks to move away, Rutledge throws a big counter combo but Griffin just gets out of the way.
Griffin throws a sloppy head kick and Rutledge moves out of range easily.
Griffin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Rutledge was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Griffin misses with a head kick.
Griffin misses with a body kick.
Griffin throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Rutledge counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Griffin is trying to escape back to his feet but Rutledge uses the scramble to pass into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutledge scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rutledge works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Rutledge controlling the position. #T1##SU#
Rutledge stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Griffin throws a sloppy head kick and Rutledge moves out of range easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Rutledge blocks the leg kick.
As Griffin looks to move away, Rutledge throws a big counter combo but Griffin just gets out of the way.
Griffin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Griffin is looking to land body kicks.
Rutledge avoids the head kick by Griffin.
It looked like Rutledge was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Griffin throws a lazy head kick
and Rutledge connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rutledge moves out of range of the body kick from Griffin.
Rutledge shoots for a double leg takedown but Griffin sprawls well. He's pushed Rutledge's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alex Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffin wants to slow Rutledge down by chopping away at his legs.
That kick from Griffin tenderised Rutledge's leg. Rutledge is trying to keep his angry face on.
Griffin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rutledge if he has to take too many more of those.
Rutledge shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Griffin sprawls well. Griffin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rutledge gets slowly back to his feet.
Rutledge really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Griffin throws a low kick, looking for Rutledge's leg but Rutledge calmly moves out of range.
Griffin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rutledge is looking for a counter combo.
Griffin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Griffin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Griffin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffin misses with a head kick.
Alex Griffin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Griffin looks winded!
Rutledge fails with an attempt to clinch.
Griffin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rutledge went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rutledge has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zane Rutledge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rutledge takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Griffin throws a sloppy head kick
letting Rutledge counter with a right hand. #T3#
Griffin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As Griffin looks to move away, Rutledge throws a big counter combo but Griffin just gets out of the way.
Griffin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rutledge checks a low kick from Griffin.
Griffin misses with a leg kick
and Rutledge counters with a one-two to the body.
Griffin throws a low kick, looking for Rutledge's leg but Rutledge calmly moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Griffin.
Rutledge tries to close the distance and clinch but Griffin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Griffin is looking to land body kicks.
Rutledge avoids the head kick by Griffin.
Griffin throws a head kick that Rutledge semi-blocks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Griffin.
A head kick by Griffin misses
and Rutledge counters with a two punch combo.
Griffin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutledge avoids the head kick by Griffin.
Rutledge went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T4##TD#
Rutledge 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rutledge distracts Griffin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rutledge stops Griffin from standing up.
Rutledge is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rutledge throws a big elbow that misses. #SU#
Rutledge gets to his feet - Griffin follows without any prompting.
Rutledge has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Griffin.
Griffin tries a head kick but it misses.
Rutledge blocks a head kick by Griffin.
Rutledge shoots in looking for a takedown but Griffin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rutledge's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Griffin throws a head kick that misses
and Rutledge counters with a one-two to the body.
Griffin lands a high kick!
Griffin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rutledge seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Griffin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Griffin throws a lazy head kick
and Rutledge counters with a series of strikes. Griffin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Griffin throws a push kick but Rutledge slaps the foot to one side.
Griffin misses with a head kick.
Rutledge shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Griffin pinned against the cage. Griffin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zane Rutledge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick by Griffin misses
and Rutledge counters with a left and a right that stings Griffin.
Rutledge lands a leg kick that knocks Griffin off balance momentarily.
Rutledge tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Griffin swivels and escapes.
Griffin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rutledge defends it well.
Griffin throws a head kick but Rutledge moves out of range.
Rutledge drops down looking for a counter takedown but Griffin sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin throws a head kick that misses.
Griffin is breathing heavily.
Griffin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rutledge changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Griffin tries to avoid it but Rutledge manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Griffin to the ground. Griffin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zane Rutledge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Rutledge, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Griffin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rutledge has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Griffin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alex Griffin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Griffin.
Griffin throws a leg kick
and Rutledge counters with a good low kick that Griffin was not able to check.
Griffin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Griffin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rutledge blocks a head kick by Griffin.
A head kick misses from Griffin. #TD#
Rutledge closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Griffin's guard.
Rutledge works over Griffin with some ground and pound from guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Griffin can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rutledge is in close to Griffin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rutledge makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Griffin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rutledge. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rutledge content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rutledge distracts Griffin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2##SUB#
Rutledge thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rutledge throws a big elbow that misses. #SU#
Rutledge gets to his feet. Griffin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rutledge shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Griffin as he jumps to the side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffin throws a low kick, looking for Rutledge's leg but Rutledge calmly moves out of range.
Griffin lands a high kick!
Rutledge walks forward, straight into a front kick from Griffin.
Griffin throws a head kick but Rutledge moves out of range.
Rutledge pivots, looking for a leg kick but Griffin is out of range and Rutledge settles back down. #TD#
Rutledge changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Griffin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Griffin wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T3#
Rutledge postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Griffin tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Rutledge will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Griffin is trying to get back to his feet but Rutledge has full control of the position and if anything, Griffin has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T4##SUB#
Rutledge is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Griffin knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Griffin for a finish.
Rutledge 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#
Griffin preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Rutledge.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Rutledge. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Griffin is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Griffin showing good submission defense here.
Griffin is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Rutledge is persistently looking for the submission but Griffin is defending it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zane Rutledge dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rutledge shoots in and drives through. Griffin sprawls well.
Griffin misses with a low kick.
Griffin stuffs the takedown attempt from Rutledge. Rutledge gets slowly back to his feet.
Griffin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #ROC2#
Rutledge is rocked!
Griffin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Oh Rutledge is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Griffin lands a nice looking body kick.
Rutledge wants to stay close but Griffin steps back to make room for something. Rutledge seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Griffin and Rutledge drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Alex Griffin!
Alex Griffin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Crazy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Crazy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rutledge wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Crazy has him pressed against the cage.
Crazy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rutledge tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rutledge really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A bit of stalling here from Crazy.
Crazy leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are getting on Crazy's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Rutledge tries to circle away but Crazy has him pinned against the cage.
Rutledge is trying to break the clinch but Crazy has him pressed against the cage.
Rutledge blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rutledge working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Crazy turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Crazy manages to end up in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here.#T1#
Crazy working the ground and pound.
Rutledge prevents Crazy from moving into mount.
Crazy controls the position from side control.#SUB2#
Crazy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rutledge is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Crazy taking a breather here. #T2#
Rutledge taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rutledge struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crazy 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.
Rutledge can't do much from the bottom here.
Rutledge tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Crazy easily slips into full mount! #T3#
Crazy content just to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Crazy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Rutledge is looking to get to half guard.
Crazy controlling the position easily from mount. #SU2#
Crazy gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#T4#
Rutledge is looking to clinch but Crazy is avoiding it.
No luck for Rutledge with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zane Rutledge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crazy throws a body kick that misses
and Rutledge counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD2#
Crazy shoots in and gets a takedown into Rutledge's guard.
Crazy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rutledge wants to control but Crazy postures up.
Rutledge knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crazy on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crazy controlling from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Crazy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Crazy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rutledge on his heels. He'll look to pass Rutledge's guard now, I'm sure.
Crazy passes Rutledge's left leg - he's now in half guard.
It looks like Crazy is going to stand back up.
Crazy is taking a breather. Rutledge 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crazy tries to stand but can't do so whilst Rutledge controls his leg. #T1#
Rutledge keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Crazy controlling the action here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Crazy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Crazy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rutledge is trying to control but Crazy passes into side control!
Crazy working the ground and pound. #ROC2#
Rutledge is rocked!#SUB2#
Crazy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Oh Rutledge is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jonny Crazy has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Crazy controls the position.#SUB2#
Crazy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Crazy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Crazy is working Rutledge over with some ground and pound from side control.
Crazy scoring with punches from side control.
A big shot lands for Crazy! That's hurt Rutledge! Will he recover? Crazy fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonny Crazy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Tapout fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rutledge seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tapout lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rutledge circles away quickly and effectively.
Rutledge was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tapout throws a right hand that Rutledge ducks under and follows up with a left that Rutledge also avoids with ease.
Rutledge throws a big counter combination but Tapout scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rutledge dodges the punch combination from Tapout.
No joy there for Tapout, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rutledge fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tapout has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Rutledge moves out of range as Tapout strikes.
Rutledge went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rutledge really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tapout misses with a series of wild punches.
As Tapout looks to move away, Rutledge throws a big counter combo but Tapout just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutledge fails with a takedown attempt.
Tapout throws a nice looking combination but Rutledge bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rutledge appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
Tapout throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tapout misses with a wild combination.
Tapout misses with a combination
#TD#
and Rutledge counters with a single leg into guard. Tapout didn't expect that.
Rutledge in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rutledge postures up in Tapout's guard and throws a big left but Tapout blocks it.
Rutledge working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tapout's head.
Rutledge working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tapout really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rutledge. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
Rutledge stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Tapout scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Rutledge closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Rutledge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Rutledge slips a jab and a cross from Tapout.
It looked like Rutledge was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tapout misses with a combination
and Rutledge counters with an inside leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tapout!
Tapout misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from Tapout misses.
It looked like Rutledge was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rutledge tries for a takedown but Tapout sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zane Rutledge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tapout misses with a combination
and Rutledge counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sloppy strikes from Tapout. Those never looked like landing.
Tapout lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rutledge circles away quickly and effectively.
Tapout throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rutledge throws a right and a left that Tapout avoids nicely. #T3#
Tapout throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rutledge slips a jab and a cross from Tapout.
Tapout falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Rutledge counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Rutledge is trying to get an arm triangle but Tapout is defending well.
Rutledge working the ground and pound but Tapout is defending the strikes. #SUB#
Rutledge is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tapout knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rutledge misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB#
Rutledge tries for a kimura but Tapout is defending well. #SUB#
Rutledge tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SU#
Rutledge stands up and beckons Tapout to his feet.
The fighters circling - Tapout throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mr Tapout will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Tapout swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rutledge.
Tapout uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rutledge has time to react.
Mr Tapout seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutledge avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rutledge went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rutledge dodges the punch combination from Tapout.
As Tapout looks to move away, Rutledge throws a big counter combo but Tapout just gets out of the way.
Sloppy strikes from Tapout. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Rutledge was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tapout looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rutledge has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tapout throws a series of punches but Rutledge moves out of range.
Rutledge slips a jab and a cross from Tapout.
Tapout throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rutledge avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Tapout misses with a combination
and Rutledge counters with a series of strikes. Tapout will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tapout throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tapout tries to bum rush Rutledge with a series of wild strikes but Rutledge uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tapout moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mr Tapout seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Danga de danga de dang - Rutledge scores with a four punch combination!
Rutledge misses with a takedown attempt - Tapout sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tapout will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tapout rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rutledge moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tapout misses with a few strikes there.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutledge fails with a takedown attempt.
Tapout has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A swing and a miss from Tapout.
Rutledge gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mr Tapout is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tapout misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tapout misses with a straight left. #CL#
Tapout gets tackled into the cage by Rutledge. Rutledge maintains the clinch. #BC#
Rutledge's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rutledge avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rutledge tries to clinch up but Tapout circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rutledge is defended easily by Tapout.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zane Rutledge. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Tapout jabs Rutledge to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tapout misses with a two punch combination.
As Tapout looks to move away, Rutledge throws a big counter combo but Tapout just gets out of the way.
Tapout misses with a series of wild punches.
As Tapout looks to move away, Rutledge throws a big counter combo but Tapout just gets out of the way.
Tapout throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rutledge.
Tapout goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Tapout.
#T4#
Tapout throws a series of punches but Rutledge avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Rutledge was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD#
Rutledge shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Tapout kicks off Rutledge and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutledge doesn't manage to clinch there - Tapout circles away.
Tapout misses with a double jab.
Rutledge is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tapout.
Tapout throws a combination. Rutledge tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tapout misses with a lunging right hand
and Rutledge counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tapout misses with a combination
and Rutledge counters with a left and a right that stings Tapout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Tapout 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Tapout fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tapout looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rutledge tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A combination from Tapout does no damage.
It looked like Rutledge was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tapout tries to bum rush Rutledge with a series of wild strikes but Rutledge uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rutledge seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tapout throws a combination. Rutledge tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tapout will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Tapout looks to move away, Rutledge throws a big counter combo but Tapout just gets out of the way.
Rutledge shoots in for a takedown but Tapout shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Tapout. Those never looked like landing.
Rutledge appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tapout throws a combination that misses
and Rutledge counters with an inside leg kick.
Tapout misses with the combination.
#T1##CL#
Rutledge gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tapout takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tapout wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Rutledge breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Tapout, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rutledge seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tapout fails to land with a series of punches.
Tapout lands with a straight right. Rutledge didn't see that one coming.
Tapout feints a jab promting Rutledge to slip. Tapout then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rutledge slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Zane Rutledge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rutledge avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rutledge appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tapout misses with a two punch combination.
#CL#
Rutledge closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Rutledge breaks from the clinch.
Tapout throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rutledge. #T2#
Tapout throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Rutledge counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crunch! Rutledge slams his shin into Tapout's torso.
No joy there for Tapout, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL#
Rutledge moves into the clinch.
Tapout has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Rutledge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tapout looks to land a combination but Rutledge avoids it well. #CL#
Rutledge has Tapout up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Rutledge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tapout misses with a double jab.
Tapout fails to land with a series of punches.
Rutledge went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rutledge has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Tapout throws a series of punches but Rutledge moves out of range.
Rutledge moves out of range of the strikes.
Rutledge takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tapout lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rutledge backs up against the cage.
Rutledge has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tapout lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tapout.
A slow jab from Tapout misses its intended target.
Rutledge misses with a two punch combination.
Rutledge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tapout.
Tapout fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big right from Tapout misses. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutledge shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tapout pinned against the cage. Tapout gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zane Rutledge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tapout has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tapout swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rutledge counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tapout looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tapout throws a body punch but Rutledge moves out of range.
Tapout misses with the combination.
Rutledge went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zane Rutledge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice combination there by Tapout.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Tapout comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tapout 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Tapout!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Lipson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lipson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#ROC2#
Rutledge is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Zane Rutledge has been cut.#BC2#
Lipson manages to break the clinch.
Oh Rutledge is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lipson dives in and grabs Rutledge's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rutledge pushes down on Lipson's head and hops out.#CL2#
Lipson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lipson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rutledge's efforts to push away.
Rutledge really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rutledge fails to pull guard.
Lipson lands a big right hand that drops Rutledge! The killer instinct kicks in and Lipson finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Lipson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leo Lipson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Rutledge fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Manutz gets a clinch.
Manutz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Manutz keeps control of Rutledge as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manutz scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manutz.
Still in the clinch, Manutz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rutledge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rutledge blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD#
Rutledge pulls guard successfully.
#T1##SUB#
Manutz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Manutz controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Manutz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rutledge is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Manutz, into his guard. #REVR#
Manutz has his hands on Rutledge's head, controlling the position.
Rutledge stands up over Manutz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Rutledge throws a strike but Manutz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Manutz 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. #SUB#
Rutledge working for a triangle but Manutz defends it easily.
Manutz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Manutz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Rutledge escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Manutz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3##SUB#
Rutledge working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Manutz has passed into half guard!
Manutz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manutz passes into side control, despite Rutledge's attempt to control the position.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rutledge wants to control but Manutz postures up.
Rutledge seems a little lost for a moment, as Manutz dominates the positioning.#SUB2#
Manutz is trying to get an arm triangle but Rutledge is defending well.
Manutz happy to just control the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Let's hope that Manutz 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Manutz dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Manutz throws a jab but it's blocked by Rutledge.
Aaron Manutz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutledge gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Manutz lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Manutz closes the distance and pushes Rutledge back into the cage.#BC2#
Manutz manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Rutledge. No joy for Manutz on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manutz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rutledge steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manutz.
Rutledge really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Manutz gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Rutledge wants to get back to striking at distance but Manutz won't allow it.
Rutledge wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Manutz has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manutz.
A short right from Manutz. #ROC2#
Rutledge is rocked!
Rutledge wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Oh Rutledge is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rutledge can't break the clinch.
Manutz dips a shoulder and cracks Rutledge with a mighty uppercut! Rutledge falls back against the cage and Manutz unloads with a barrage of strikes! Rutledge is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Manutz screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Manutz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Killington misses with a hook. Rutledge ducked under it nicely.
Rutledge dodges the punch combination from Killington.
Rutledge went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rutledge avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rutledge shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Killington as he jumps to the side.
Killington fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rutledge on the side of the head.
Killington throws a poor cross that misses
and Rutledge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Killington misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killington thows a left - swing and a miss!
Killington connects with a body shot.
Killington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rutledge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1##CL2#
Killington closes the distance and clinches.
Rutledge is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rutledge wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rutledge prevents Killington from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Rutledge manages to break the clinch.
Killington swats away the attempt to clinch by Rutledge.
Rutledge slips a straight right by Killington.
A punch combination from Killington misses.
Killington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutledge manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Killington, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Killington misses with a looping right.
Killington looks to land a right hand but Rutledge moved out of range.
Buzzy Killington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killington throws a shot from downtown. Rutledge moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Killington lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rutledge circles away quickly and effectively.
Killington swinging wildly here.
#CL2#
Killington closes the distance and pushes Rutledge back into the cage.
Killington keeps control of Rutledge as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Killington.
Rutledge can't break the clinch.
Rutledge is trying to break the clinch but Killington is controlling him.
Killington dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Killington makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for Killington.
Rutledge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Killington lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rutledge is breathing heavily.
Killington pressing his opponent against the cage.
Killington lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rutledge backwards. #T3#
Killington lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Rutledge is rocked!
Killington lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rutledge or not.
Oh Rutledge is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right from Killington on the inside.
Killington lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rutledge or not. #BC2#
Killington breaks the clinch.
Killington pounces like a tiger and cracks Rutledge with a vicious hook! Rutledge is down but not out! Killington follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Buzzy Killington!
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