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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Leblanc tries a head kick but it misses.
Velasquez misses with a straight right.
Leblanc tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Velasquez manages to circle out of the way.
Leblanc shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Velasquez but Velasquez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Velasquez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Leblanc misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Velasquez counters with a takedown into side control.
Velasquez 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
It looks like Velasquez might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Leblanc tries to bench press Velasquez off him but Velasquez keeps the position.
Velasquez taking a breather here.
Velasquez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Velasquez misses with the ground and pound.
Leblanc is trying to escape the position but Velasquez is controlling the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Leblanc is looking to regain half guard here but Velasquez keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Velasquez controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Leblanc throws a head kick that misses.
Velasquez feints the counter takedown.
Velasquez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Velasquez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2#
Velasquez closes the distance and pushes Leblanc back into the cage.#TD2#
Velasquez gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Leblanc regains guard.
Velasquez showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Velasquez throwing strikes from guard but Leblanc blocks nicely.
Leblanc is breathing heavily.
Velasquez throws a big elbow that misses.
Velasquez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leblanc goes for a double leg but Velasquez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Velasquez continues to drive forward.
Leblanc shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Velasquez sprawls well. Velasquez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Leblanc gets slowly back to his feet.
And Velasquez tries to counter it with a takedown but Leblanc pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Velasquez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Velasquez 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.
Velasquez sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leblanc is trying to control the position but Velasquez postures up.
Velasquez controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that Velasquez 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.#T1#
More stalling from Velasquez.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Velasquez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Leblanc tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Velasquez is in Leblanc's guard.
Velasquez looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Velasquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Velasquez throws an elbow that misses. Leblanc uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Velasquez's guard. Nice move by Leblanc!#REVR#
Leblanc controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Velasquez managing to control the position. #T3#
Leblanc trying to control but Velasquez is working from the bottom.
Velasquez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Velasquez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Velasquez controlling the action here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Velasquez stops Leblanc from getting back to his feet.
Leblanc tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Velasquez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Velasquez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Leblanc's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Velasquez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Leblanc's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Leblanc moves out of range of the strikes.
A combination from Leblanc does no damage. #TD2#
Velasquez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Velasquez controlling from side mount.
Velasquez cracks Leblanc with an elbow. That is naaassty.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez taking a breather here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Velasquez scores with a couple of short elbows.
Velasquez staying calm.
Velasquez landing strikes.
Cain Velasquez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#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.
Leblanc prevents Velasquez from improving position.
Velasquez is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Leblanc's shoulder. That is not cool. #T3#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Velasquez.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Leblanc gets caught flat footed, as Velasquez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Velasquez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Velasquez 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. #T4#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Cain Velasquez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Velasquez 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cain Velasquez!
Cain Velasquez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Diaz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Diaz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#TD#
Leblanc looking to score a takedown here. Diaz is defending well but Leblanc drives through and ends up in Diaz's guard.
Diaz is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Leblanc dives into side control.
#REVB#
Leblanc tries to score with some ground and pound. Diaz controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Leblanc lands a few punches from side control.
A lull in the action here as Leblanc stalls from top position.
Leblanc's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1##SUB#
Leblanc is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diaz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Leblanc happy to just control the position for now. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Leblanc wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leblanc taking a breather here. #SU#
Leblanc has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T3#
No luck for Leblanc with that takedown attempt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Diaz - that will leave a mark!
Leblanc gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leblanc throws a sloppy head kick
and Diaz counters with a series of strikes. Leblanc will be more careful next time no doubt.
Diaz looks winded!
Diaz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Leblanc dives in and grabs Diaz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes down on Leblanc's head and hops out.
Leblanc shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diaz sprawls well. Diaz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Leblanc gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danilo Leblanc. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Leblanc will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diaz connects with a solid leg kick.
Diaz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz throws a head kick that misses.
Diaz lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leblanc shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diaz defends it nicely.
Diaz raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Diaz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Leblanc avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leblanc rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leblanc takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Leblanc misses with a wild combination.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Diaz bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz connects with a body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Diaz - that will leave a mark!
Diaz throws a shot to the body.
Leblanc fails to land the takedown.
A countering left hand to the body from Diaz misses.
Nate Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Diaz plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Diaz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Diaz lands a jab to the head.
Leblanc fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Leblanc misses with a two punch combination.
Diaz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Leblanc shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diaz as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danilo Leblanc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Leblanc's calf.#T2#
Diaz throws a head kick that Leblanc semi-blocks.
Diaz throws the kick towards the body but Leblanc avoids it.
Leblanc dives in for a single leg takedown but Diaz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Diaz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Diaz looks for the body kick but Leblanc saw that one coming.
Diaz looks to land a combination. Leblanc sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nate Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leblanc shoots for a double leg takedown but Diaz sprawls well. He's pushed Leblanc's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Leblanc misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Leblanc darts in and clinches Diaz up against the cage.#BC#
Leblanc's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Diaz connects with a leg kick. Leblanc looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Danga de danga de dang - Diaz scores with a four punch combination!
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
Diaz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Leblanc tries for a takedown but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Leblanc misses with a takedown attempt - Diaz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Leblanc looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leblanc seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Further stalling from Leblanc.#SUB#
Leblanc is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diaz sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Diaz 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##CL#
Leblanc clinches.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Leblanc has him pressed against the cage.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Diaz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Leblanc pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leblanc pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Diaz pushes Leblanc away with a front kick.
Diaz throws a head kick that half lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Leblanc's head.
Leblanc blocks a head kick by Diaz.
Leblanc tries a head kick but it misses.
Leblanc moves away from the strike by Diaz.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Leblanc shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diaz but Diaz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Leblanc.
A nice combination there by Diaz.
Diaz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leblanc tries to counter by clinching up but Diaz breaks away and moves out of range.
Leblanc shoots in but Diaz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diaz throws a big counter head kick but Leblanc avoids it with no problem.
Leblanc pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Diaz scores with a head kick. Leblanc tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Leblanc.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danilo Leblanc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz lands an overhand right.#T2#
Diaz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Leblanc counters with a one-two to the body.
Leblanc throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
#TD#
Leblanc bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Diaz tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.
Leblanc keeps control of the position easily here as Diaz tries to buck him off.
#T3##SUB#
Leblanc is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Diaz has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB#
Diaz showing good submission defense here.
#T4#
Leblanc controlling the position well here. Diaz rolled but Leblanc kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Leblanc lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Danilo Leblanc.
I think Diaz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Diaz!
Nate Diaz 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: Apr 25, 2016 |
#R1#
McGregor fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGregor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Leblanc looking to score a takedown here. McGregor is defending well but Leblanc drives through and ends up in McGregor's guard.
Leblanc stopping the sweep attempt from McGregor.
Leblanc is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
McGregor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Leblanc defends it easily.
McGregor working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leblanc postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1##SU#
Leblanc stands up from guard. Let's bang!
McGregor throws a series of punches but Leblanc moves out of range.
Leblanc dives in and grabs McGregor's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGregor pushes down on Leblanc's head and hops out.
Leblanc takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#TD2#
McGregor looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Leblanc!
Leblanc is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McGregor off and has taken his back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Leblanc is persistently looking for the submission but McGregor is defending it well.
Leblanc is not going to allow McGregor to sit and survive in this position. #T2#
Leblanc controls the action.
Leblanc has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Leblanc throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Leblanc throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Leblanc controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Leblanc is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. McGregor defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
McGregor is trying to stand back up. #T4#
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.#SUB#
Leblanc is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. McGregor defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Leblanc missing with strikes.
McGregor has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Leblanc.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leblanc is not going to allow McGregor to sit and survive in this position.
Leblanc somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danilo Leblanc dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Leblanc fails with a takedown attempt.
Leblanc is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGregor can do to turn this around?
McGregor thumps Leblanc with a low kick.
McGregor tries to clinch up.#TD2#
McGregor shoots in and gets a takedown into Leblanc's guard.
Danilo Leblanc overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McGregor trying to control the position from guard on top but Leblanc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leblanc not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor trying to control the position from guard on top but Leblanc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGregor throws a big right hand that misses.
McGregor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
McGregor trying to control the position from guard on top but Leblanc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGregor is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Leblanc is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Leblanc doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McGregor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McGregor misses with the combination.
#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.
McGregor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGregor is looking to clinch.
Conor McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Leblanc.
Leblanc misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leblanc laying and praying for a moment but McGregor takes advantage and regains half guard.
McGregor is trying to maintain the position but Leblanc is very close to passing his half guard.
Leblanc drops an elbow to the side of McGregor's head. #T3#
Still in half guard, Leblanc seems content to control.
McGregor wants to get back to full guard but Leblanc has passed into side control.
McGregor is trying to get back to his feet.
Leblanc moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Leblanc misses with the ground and pound.#T4#
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.
Leblanc wants to control but McGregor is keeping him busy.
McGregor is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Leblanc's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Leblanc content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leblanc not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor McGregor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Leblanc shoots in for a takedown but McGregor shows good takedown defense.
Danilo Leblanc is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGregor is looking to clinch.
McGregor just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLeblanc.#CL2#
McGregor takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
McGregor breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
McGregor shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Leblanc manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Leblanc manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC#
Leblanc escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGregor.
Leblanc looks to land a body kick but McGregor moved away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGregor stuffs the takedown.
Leblanc tries to score a power double leg takedown but McGregor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Leblanc somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danilo Leblanc. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
McGregor lands a nice hook to Leblanc's body. Leblanc takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Leblanc looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGregor unleashes a big counter combination but Leblanc bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Leblanc gets caught napping as McGregor dives in and scores a takedown. Leblanc manages to retain guard.#ES#
Leblanc pushes McGregor off and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
McGregor manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Leblanc on his heels. He'll look to pass Leblanc's guard now, I'm sure.
Leblanc is looking to stand back up but McGregor counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Leblanc. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#REVR#
Leblanc tries to get to full guard but McGregor has control of the leg.
Leblanc trying to control but McGregor postures up.
McGregor trying to control the pace.
Leblanc is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
McGregor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leblanc keeps working.
McGregor controlling the action here.
McGregor prevents Leblanc from improving his position.
McGregor looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Leblanc flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#SU2#
McGregor stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD2#
McGregor decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Leblanc avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McGregor.
Leblanc is trying to maintain the position but McGregor is very close to passing his half guard.
Leblanc tries to roll over but McGregor keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Conor McGregor.
I think McGregor has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conor McGregor!
Conor McGregor gave a mention to Arcticus University: London in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Leblanc shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Leblanc's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice body kick from Smith.
Leblanc pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smith is out of range and Leblanc settles back down. #CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Leblanc breaks from the clinch.
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of Leblanc's head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Leblanc is defended easily by Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leblanc avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Leblanc seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T1#
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith catches Leblanc with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith closes the distance but Leblanc moves to the side #TD#
and Leblanc counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leblanc is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Leblanc seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Smith for as long as he can get away with.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Leblanc is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Leblanc with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Leblanc is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith is controlling Leblanc's trapped leg to prevent Leblanc from advancing to side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Leblanc. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Leblanc takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T3##CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.#BC#
Leblanc breaks the clinch.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Leblanc misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith throws a series of punches but Leblanc avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Leblanc, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith scores with a jab to the head.
#T4#
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith scores with a hook.
Leblanc shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danilo Leblanc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leblanc tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Leblanc.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Callum Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leblanc throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Leblanc misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Leblanc avoids the head kick by Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Callum Smith dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Smith swinging wildly here.
#TD#
Leblanc scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Leblanc lands a decent elbow from side control.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.
Leblanc working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Leblanc is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Smith is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Smith wants to control but Leblanc postures up.
Leblanc controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith tries to bench press Leblanc off him but Leblanc keeps the position.
Leblanc is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Leblanc misses with a head kick.
Smith is looking to slow Leblanc down with leg kicks.
Smith throws a series of punches but Leblanc avoids them all with ease.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Leblanc. #T3#
Leblanc takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Smith moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Smith scores with a hook.#ROC2#
Leblanc is rocked!
Smith delivers a nice body kick.
Oh Leblanc is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Leblanc is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Smith just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Leblanc has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Callum Smith!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Leblanc throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Banks gets a double leg takedown into Leblanc's guard.
Leblanc might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Banks trying to control the position from guard on top but Leblanc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banks is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Leblanc trying to control the position here.
Banks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks content to stall in guard here.
Banks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1##SUB2#
Banks thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Leblanc looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Banks bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Leblanc explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #TD2#
Banks throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Leblanc tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Banks is in Leblanc's guard.
Leblanc knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Banks on the ground.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Banks's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banks works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leblanc tries to get to full guard but Banks has control of the leg. #T2#
Banks wants to get back to his feet.
Banks controlling the action here.
Leblanc is staying active underneath Banks, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Banks is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Leblanc doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Banks. #T3#
Leblanc is trying to control but can't.
Banks works his way into full mount!
Leblanc looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Banks looking to control but Leblanc is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Banks has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Leblanc's face.
Banks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Leblanc is looking to escape.
Leblanc is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banks controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banks trying to control but Leblanc is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Banks dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Banks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Banks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Leblanc.
Banks wants to clinch.
Banks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leblanc tries to clinch but Banks moves out of range.
Leblanc throws a right and a left that Banks avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Banks darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Leblanc has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Banks is on him like a limpet, forcing Leblanc back against the cage.#T1#
Banks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Leblanc's efforts to push away.
Banks keeps control of Leblanc as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Banks missing with knees to the body.
#TD2#
Banks manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Leblanc is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Banks controls Leblanc momentarily but Leblanc frees himself.
Banks is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Banks controls Leblanc momentarily but Leblanc frees himself. #T2#
Banks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Leblanc manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Banks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leblanc is keeping the position for now.
Leblanc can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Banks controls the pace.
Leblanc is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Banks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Banks trying to stand up but can't free himself from Leblanc's guard.
Banks is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Leblanc pulls Banks in close to his closed guard and prevents Banks from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Banks shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Leblanc manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Leblanc looking for a sweep. Not yet Leblanc, not yet. #T4#
Leblanc preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Leblanc utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Banks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Leblanc utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Leblanc wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Banks is now in half guard.
Leblanc manages to get to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Banks 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#
Leblanc shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Banks defends it nicely.
Banks tries to bum rush Leblanc with a series of wild strikes but Leblanc uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Leblanc dives in and grabs Banks's left leg, looking for a takedown. Banks pushes down on Leblanc's head and hops out.#TD2#
Banks scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Banks tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks takes a little break here. Leblanc wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T1#
Banks wants to stand but Leblanc has his arm trapped.
Leblanc is not content to let Banks control the position.
Banks in side control, just content to control the action for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL#
Leblanc moves into range and clinches up with Banks.
Leblanc has a couple of punches blocked by Banks.
#TD2#
Banks jumps guard and drags Leblanc to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Leblanc slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jordan Banks has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Leblanc got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Leblanc has managed to get both his arms back between Banks's legs - danger averted.
Leblanc is looking to stand up but Banks won't let him. #T3#
Banks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leblanc is one step ahead there.
Banks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Leblanc slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Banks looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Leblanc passes into half guard.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Leblanc looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Leblanc thows a huge punch but Banks dodges it nicely.
Leblanc blocks the strikes from Banks.
Banks is trying to control but can't.
Leblanc is just content to waste time from the top position. Banks takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Banks looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leblanc's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jordan Banks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Banks 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Banks!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2016 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Leblanc.
A nice side step and Boyle releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#KD2#
Boyle drops Leblanc with a big left hand and mounts him. Leblanc is in big trouble! #ROC2#
Leblanc is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Danilo Leblanc has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2#
Boyle is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Oh Leblanc is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boyle lands a brutal uppercut that launches Leblanc off his feet! Leblanc tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Liam Boyle!
In his post fight interview, Liam Boyle gave a big smile as he said 'I'm not surprised, motherfuckers.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Leblanc throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leblanc swinging wildly here.
As Leblanc backs off Carvalho throws a huge counter combo but Leblanc manages to avoid it all.
Tiago Carvalho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carvalho misses with the combination.
#TD2#
Carvalho drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Leblanc has his feet on Carvalho's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL2#
Carvalho instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Carvalho breaks the clinch.
Leblanc pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Carvalho fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Leblanc to the ground. Carvalho is now in Leblanc's guard.
Carvalho preventing the sweep. #T1#
Leblanc keeping moving, preventing Carvalho from controlling successfully.
Leblanc pulls Carvalho in close to his closed guard and prevents Carvalho from doing any damage or advancing position.
Leblanc keeping moving, preventing Carvalho from controlling successfully.
Carvalho looking to sit in guard and control but Leblanc gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Leblanc stays in close to Carvalho's body and controls the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Leblanc postures up.
#SUB2#
Carvalho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Leblanc defends it easily.
Leblanc looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Carvalho looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Carvalho not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Leblanc sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Carvalho is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Leblanc escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carvalho is looking to land body kicks.#TD2#
Carvalho closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Carvalho lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Leblanc has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Carvalho has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T4##TD2#
Carvalho works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leblanc wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Leblanc trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Carvalho wants to control from the top but Leblanc keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Leblanc is on top in guard.
#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danilo Leblanc dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Carvalho moves into the clinch.
Carvalho keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Leblanc's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Carvalho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Carvalho shoots in and gets a takedown into Leblanc's guard.
Leblanc is wriggling around but Carvalho manages to pass to half guard.
Leblanc might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#REVR##SU2#
Carvalho postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Leblanc to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Leblanc looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#T1#
Carvalho is looking to get back to full guard here but Leblanc has managed to pass to side control instead.
Carvalho is trying to improve his position.
Leblanc taking a breather here. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Carvalho is looking for a sweep.
Carvalho is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SU#
Leblanc decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Danilo Leblanc is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carvalho misses with a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Leblanc.
#T3#
Carvalho wants to clinch.
Carvalho tries to clinch #TD#
and Leblanc decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Carvalho's guard.
Carvalho can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Leblanc controls the pace.#T4##SUB#
Leblanc drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Leblanc jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Carvalho can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Leblanc controls the pace.
Leblanc is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carvalho is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Leblanc.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danilo Leblanc dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Carvalho pushes Leblanc up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Leblanc breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Leblanc gets a double leg takedown into Carvalho's guard.
Leblanc engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leblanc stopping the sweep attempt from Carvalho.#T1#
Leblanc stays in close to Carvalho's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Carvalho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Leblanc content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Leblanc is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Carvalho throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Leblanc tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Carvalho is in Leblanc's guard.
Carvalho wanted to stand there but Leblanc had control of the position.
Carvalho looking to sit in guard and control but Leblanc gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
Carvalho is trying to keep Leblanc in close.
Carvalho might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Leblanc haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Leblanc content to stall in guard here.
Carvalho looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Leblanc prevents Carvalho from getting back to his feet.
Carvalho looking for a sweep. Not yet Carvalho, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Leblanc slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Leblanc stands up over Carvalho, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Leblanc slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Carvalho drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Leblanc's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Leblanc keeping his opponent close.#T4#
Carvalho in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Carvalho wants to stand but Leblanc has his arm trapped.
You can see the frustration on Leblanc's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Leblanc is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leblanc manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that's the end of the fight!
Danilo Leblanc showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Leblanc, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danilo Leblanc!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Scaeva tries to clinch but Leblanc moves out of range.
Leblanc tries a head kick but it misses.
Scaeva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leblanc moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leblanc looks to land a combination but Scaeva avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes from Scaeva. Those never looked like landing.
Scaeva scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Scaeva lands with a hook. Leblanc tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Scaeva tries to clinch but Leblanc is having none of it.
Marcus Cassius Scaeva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leblanc misses with a double jab.
Leblanc shoots for a double leg takedown but Scaeva sprawls well. He's pushed Leblanc's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A combination from Scaeva does no damage.
Nice shot by Scaeva.
Leblanc takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scaeva throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Scaeva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Leblanc manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good work by Scaeva as he checks the leg kick.#T1##CL2#
Scaeva forces Leblanc back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Leblanc pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Leblanc fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Scaeva to the ground. Leblanc is now in Scaeva's guard.
Scaeva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leblanc is one step ahead there.
Leblanc stays in close to Scaeva's body and controls the position.
Leblanc has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Scaeva wants to stand and escape but Leblanc is having none of it.
Leblanc missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Leblanc is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Scaeva looks winded!
Leblanc lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Scaeva circles away quickly and effectively.
Scaeva wants to counter with a clinch but Leblanc pushes him away.
Scaeva throws a nice looking combination but Leblanc bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leblanc fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Scaeva gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T3#
Leblanc slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Leblanc's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Scaeva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Leblanc.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Leblanc's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Leblanc dives in and scores a takedown into Scaeva's guard.
Leblanc sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcus Cassius Scaeva will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Leblanc shoots in for a takedown but Scaeva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Scaeva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Leblanc counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Leblanc wants to control from the top but Scaeva keeps moving.
Leblanc won't allow Scaeva to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leblanc postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leblanc is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Scaeva is breathing heavily.#T1#
Scaeva wants to get back to his feet but Leblanc is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Leblanc throwing strikes from guard but Scaeva blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Scaeva scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#TD#
Leblanc shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Leblanc content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Danilo Leblanc overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Leblanc decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Scaeva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leblanc moves away.
Leblanc misses with an uppercut. Scaeva saw that one coming.#T3#
Leblanc swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Scaeva misses.
Scaeva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leblanc swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Leblanc shoots in and drives through. Scaeva sprawls well.
Scaeva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Leblanc.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danilo Leblanc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leblanc darts in looking for a takedown but Scaeva gets double underhooks and turns Leblanc into the cage.
Nice defenses there by Leblanc.
Danilo Leblanc is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Leblanc shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Scaeva napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Leblanc content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Leblanc scores with a couple of short elbows.#T4#
Leblanc slows the pace down.
Leblanc prevents Scaeva from escaping the position.
Scaeva is trying to escape the position but Leblanc is controlling the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Leblanc.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danilo Leblanc dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Scaeva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Scaeva looks to land a combination. Leblanc sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Leblanc shoots in but Scaeva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Leblanc has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Leblanc misses with a takedown
and Scaeva counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danilo Leblanc. 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.
Leblanc has a takedown stuffed.
Scaeva tries to clinch up
and Leblanc counters with a one-two to the body.
Scaeva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Scaeva scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Scaeva lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Leblanc throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scaeva.
Scaeva tries to clinch but Leblanc moves out of range.
Leblanc changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Scaeva digs a good body shot into Leblanc's ribs.
Leblanc takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Scaeva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leblanc.
Scaeva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Leblanc was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Leblanc fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Leblanc tries to score a power double leg takedown but Scaeva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Leblanc somewhat.#T2#
Leblanc shoots in for a takedown but Scaeva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Scaeva moves into the clinch.#BC#
Leblanc escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scaeva is looking to clinch but Leblanc is avoiding it.
Leblanc attempts a counter takedown but Scaeva avoids it well and moves away.
Leblanc throws a series of punches but Scaeva avoids them all with ease.
Leblanc closes this distance looking for a takedown but Scaeva circles away.
Marcus Cassius Scaeva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scaeva swinging wildly here.
Leblanc throws a series of punches but Scaeva avoids them all with ease.
Leblanc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leblanc feinted with a counter takedown.
Scaeva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Scaeva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Scaeva is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Leblanc rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
Leblanc shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Scaeva pinned against the cage. Scaeva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Leblanc avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leblanc tries to bum rush Scaeva with a series of wild strikes but Scaeva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Scaeva forces Leblanc back against the cage and clinches.
Scaeva tries to break the clinch but Leblanc is controlling the position. #BC#
Leblanc breaks from the clinch.
Leblanc pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leblanc tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Scaeva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leblanc moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Leblanc looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Scaeva cracks a nice hook into Leblanc's ribs.
Leblanc looks for a takedown but Scaeva sprawls well.
Scaeva lands a body shot.
Scaeva digs a good hook to Leblanc's body.
Scaeva throws a jab when Leblanc was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Scaeva.
Leblanc tries to counter by clinching up but Scaeva breaks away and moves out of range.
Scaeva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leblanc shoots in and drives through. Scaeva sprawls well.
Marcus Cassius Scaeva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scaeva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Cassius Scaeva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Scaeva has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Cassius Scaeva!
Marcus Cassius Scaeva 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: Mar 10, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Kalin shoots in and bounces Leblanc off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Leblanc might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kalin throwing strikes but missing.
Leblanc not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kalin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Leblanc seems keen to control Kalin's posture.
Leblanc's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Kalin is stalling in the full guard.
Leblanc lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Leblanc is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kalin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kalin keeping moving, preventing Leblanc from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kalin working for submissions but it's allowed Leblanc to get to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kalin can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Leblanc stalling.
Kalin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Leblanc.
Kalin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Leblanc not doing much here.
Kalin trying to control from the bottom.
Leblanc content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kalin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Leblanc is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Leblanc shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kalin eats them both and turns towards Leblanc to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL2#
Kalin clinches up against the cage.
Leblanc can't break the clinch.
Kalin dodges an elbow strike from Leblanc.
Leblanc managing to block the knees to the body from Kalin.
#BC#
Leblanc's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leblanc misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Leblanc.
Kalin throws a sloppy head kick and Leblanc moves out of range easily. #T4##TD2#
Kalin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Leblanc was covering up waiting for the punch and Kalin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kalin looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leblanc controlling Kalin's posture.
Leblanc looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kalin is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leblanc is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danilo Leblanc dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kalin tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
Leblanc gets caught napping as Kalin dives in and scores a takedown. Leblanc manages to retain guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Leblanc holds on and takes a little breather.
Kalin is looking to work some ground and pound but Leblanc has wrist control.
Leblanc trying to keep a closed guard but Kalin is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leblanc controlling the position.#T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Leblanc throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Leblanc shoots in for a takedown but Kalin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Leblanc takes a swing at Kalin's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Kalin shoots in and gets a takedown into Leblanc's guard.
Kalin is breathing heavily.
Kalin is stalling in the full guard.
Kalin preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Kalin is looking to advance position but Leblanc has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Leblanc putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Leblanc wants to control the action but instead Kalin gets a body lock and reverses into Leblanc's guard! Nice work!
Kalin trying to control but Leblanc is working from the bottom.
Leblanc is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leblanc is trying to keep Kalin in close.
#T3#
Leblanc bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kalin's guard. #REVR#
Kalin controls Leblanc momentarily but Leblanc frees himself.
Leblanc is stalling in the full guard.
Leblanc seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kalin for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kalin is trying to control the position but Leblanc postures up.
Kalin wants to stand up but Leblanc is controlling him.
Kalin is trying to control the position but Leblanc postures up.
Leblanc is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alper Kalin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Leblanc lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kalin circles away quickly and effectively.
Leblanc showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kalin.
#TD2#
Kalin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Leblanc to the ground. Kalin is now in Leblanc's guard.
Leblanc wants to sweep but no luck.
Leblanc trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Leblanc wants to sweep here but Kalin controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leblanc is adopting a defensive guard.
Kalin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Kalin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kalin stopping the sweep attempt from Leblanc.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Kalin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Leblanc can't do much from the bottom here.
Leblanc is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Kalin trying to control the action but Leblanc is working from the bottom.
Leblanc manages to get back to half guard.
Leblanc keeps control of the position for the meantime. #ES#
Leblanc pushes Kalin off and gets back to his feet.
Danilo Leblanc is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Leblanc shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kalin defends it nicely.
Kalin tries to clinch up but Leblanc circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Leblanc gets caught flat footed, as Kalin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Leblanc lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Leblanc is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Leblanc with a nice head shot there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leblanc not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Danilo Leblanc.
I think Leblanc has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Danilo Leblanc!
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