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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Gold pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
Campion closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gold to the mat! Gold manages to get full guard.
Gold is wriggling around but Campion manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Campion content to control rather than advance.
Campion working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gold is breathing heavily.
Campion controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campion working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Campion uses his free foot to push down on Gold's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gold. #SUB2#
Campion is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Campion!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gregory Campion!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2016 |
#R1#
A combination from Gold does no damage.
Gold looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL#
Sakuragi moves into range and clinches up with Gold.
Sakuragi slowing the pace effectively.
Sakuragi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gold fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sakuragi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gold.
Gold stuffs the takedown attempt from Sakuragi. Sakuragi gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Sakuragi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gold's guard.
Sakuragi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Sakuragi gets to his feet - Gold follows without any prompting.
Gold slaps away a takedown attempt from Sakuragi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hanamichi Sakuragi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Sakuragi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T1#
Sakuragi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sakuragi throwing strikes from guard but Gold blocks nicely. #SU#
Sakuragi stands and steps away. Gold gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Sakuragi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sakuragi lands in his opponent's guard.
Gold avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Gold wants to get back to his feet but Sakuragi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sakuragi 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.
Gold utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Sakuragi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gold works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sakuragi tries for a takedown but Gold sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Gold's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sakuragi has a takedown stuffed.
Gold throws a series of punches but Sakuragi moves out of range.
Sakuragi attempts a counter takedown but Gold avoids it well and moves away.
No luck for Sakuragi with that takedown attempt.
Sakuragi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sakuragi avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T4#
Gold tries to close the distance and clinch but Sakuragi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sakuragi fails to land the takedown.
Gold lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sloppy strikes from Gold. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Sakuragi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sakuragi lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Gold uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gold falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Sakuragi moves into the clinch.
Gold wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frankie Gold will probably get the nod.
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#
Sakuragi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gold avoids it really well and circles away.
Gold misses with a few strikes there.
Sakuragi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gold tries to avoid it but Sakuragi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gold to the ground. Gold escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sakuragi closes the distance and clinches up with Gold, looking for a takedown. Sakuragi pushes Gold against the cage but Gold circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hanamichi Sakuragi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sakuragi tries for a takedown but Gold sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gold looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sakuragi fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuragi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Sakuragi backs off Gold throws a huge counter combo but Sakuragi manages to avoid it all.
Sakuragi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gold.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Sakuragi shoots in for a double leg but Gold sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sakuragi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gold looks to score with a jab to the body but Sakuragi is just out of range.#CL#
Sakuragi closes the distance and clinches.
Gold is trying to push Sakuragi away but Sakuragi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gold wants to break free but Sakuragi has control.
Sakuragi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gold prevents it.
Gold wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gold tries to break the clinch but Sakuragi is controlling the position.
Gold has had enough of the clinch but Sakuragi keeps him there for the moment.
Sakuragi prevents Gold from breaking the clinch.
We've been informed that Gold has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Sakuragi pulls guard effortlessly. #T2#
Sakuragi pulls Gold in close to prevent any damage.
Hanamichi Sakuragi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gold distracts Sakuragi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Sakuragi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SU2#
Gold gets to his feet - Sakuragi follows without any prompting.
Sakuragi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Frankie Gold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gold smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sakuragi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gold has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice sprawl there from Gold as Sakuragi shoots in.#T3#
Sakuragi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sakuragi slips a jab and a cross from Gold.
Hanamichi Sakuragi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gold throws a body punch but Sakuragi moves out of range.
Sakuragi shoots for a takedown but Gold saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sakuragi misses with a takedown attempt
and Gold counters with a one-two to the body.
Sakuragi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gold.
Sakuragi shoots for a takedown but Gold saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Gold as Sakuragi shoots in.
Gold throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sakuragi.
Sakuragi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gold slaps away a takedown attempt from Sakuragi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Sakuragi backs off Gold throws a huge counter combo but Sakuragi manages to avoid it all.#T4#
Gold scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Frankie Gold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sakuragi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gold sprawls well. Gold wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sakuragi gets slowly back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gold falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sakuragi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gold throws a series of punches but Sakuragi moves out of range.
Jab by Gold.
A swing and a miss from Gold.
Sakuragi shoots in looking for a takedown. Gold tries to sprawl out of it but Sakuragi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gold manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Gold showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gold lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL#
Sakuragi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Sakuragi pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Sakuragi has his foot on Gold's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gold works his way back into a safe position though.
Sakuragi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gold wants to get up but he can't break Sakuragi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuragi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gold's guard. #REVR#
Sakuragi prevents Gold from getting back to his feet.
Sakuragi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Sakuragi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU#
Sakuragi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gold keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gold misses with the combination.
Sakuragi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sakuragi shoots in for a double leg but Gold sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gold is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hanamichi Sakuragi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gold tries to land a front kick but Sakuragi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Frankie Gold is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Gold misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gold misses with the combination.
Gold throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sakuragi fails with a takedown attempt.
Gold doesn't manage to clinch there - Sakuragi circles away.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sakuragi tries to pull guard but Gold holds him up against the cage and eventually Sakuragi drops back down to his feet.
Sakuragi fails to pull guard.
#T3#
Gold is trying to push Sakuragi away but Sakuragi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Sakuragi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gold throws a series of punches but Sakuragi moves out of range.
As Gold tries to get set, Sakuragi tries to push him back and clinch up but Gold manages to avoid the attempt.
Sakuragi has a takedown stuffed.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sakuragi.
Sakuragi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T4#
Gold fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sakuragi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Frankie Gold seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sakuragi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gold falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sakuragi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gold's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gold duly obliges.
Gold stuffs the takedown attempt from Sakuragi. Sakuragi gets slowly back to his feet.
Sakuragi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gold pinned against the cage. Gold gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice combination there by Gold.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frankie Gold comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gold 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Gold!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Guerro scores with a takedown into Gold's guard.
Guerro content to stall in guard here.
Guerro prevents Gold from getting back to his feet.
Gold can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Guerro controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gold connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Guerro darts in looking for a takedown but Gold gets double underhooks and turns Guerro into the cage.
Guerro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gold.
Gold looks winded!
Gold lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gold scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T2#
Guerro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gold lands a nice hook to Guerro's body. Guerro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Guerro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gold.
Guerro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gold throws a series of punches but Guerro moves out of range.
As Gold tries to get set, Guerro tries to push him back and clinch up but Gold manages to avoid the attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Gold tries to sprawl but Guerro drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Guerro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guerro has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Guerro seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gold for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Guerro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gold's waist but Gold gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Guerro off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franco Guerro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gold scores with a hook.
Guerro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gold.
It looked like Guerro was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T4#
Guerro tries for a takedown but Gold sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gold fails to land with a series of punches.
Guerro is looking for a counter combo.
Gold throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice combination there by Gold.
Guerro avoids the body shot from Gold.
Gold looks to land a right hand but Guerro moved out of range.
Gold will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Guerro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gold sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Guerro backs off Gold throws a huge counter combo but Guerro manages to avoid it all.
Some wild striking there from Gold.
Gold throws a series of punches but Guerro moves out of range.
Guerro is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Gold dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Guerro shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gold's guard.
Guerro sitting in guard here, content to control. #ES2#
Gold pushes Guerro off and gets back to his feet.
Gold throws a head kick that misses
and Guerro counters with a good low kick that Gold was not able to check.
Guerro fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guerro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gold as he jumps to the side.
Gold is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Gold. Those never looked like landing.
Guerro closes the distance and clinches up with Gold, looking for a takedown. Guerro pushes Gold against the cage but Gold circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franco Guerro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left and a right from Gold both land. Nice combination.
Gold moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Frankie Gold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guerro shoots in for a double leg but Gold sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gold swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Guerro counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Guerro.
Gold wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Guerro has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Guerro is trying to trip Gold. He has hold of a leg but Gold is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Guerro persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Gold wants to stand and escape but Guerro is having none of it.
Guerro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guerro continues to stall.
Guerro prevents Gold from getting back to his feet.
Gold looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Guerro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gold is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gold tries to bum rush Guerro with a series of wild strikes but Guerro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Gold.
#T3##TD#
Gold gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gold is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Guerro is controlling him.
Guerro sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gold wants to stand up but Guerro is controlling him.
Guerro is stalling in the full guard.
Franco Guerro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gold fails to land with a series of punches.
Franco Guerro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guerro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gold swivels and escapes.
Gold scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gold has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Guerro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD#
Guerro manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gold on his heels. He'll look to pass Gold's guard now, I'm sure.
Guerro is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Gold showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gold goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gold throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Guerro counters by clinching up.
Gold wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gold gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Guerro.
Guerro has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gold after a bit of a struggle.
Guerro can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franco Guerro. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Gold manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Guerro has his takedown stuffed
and Gold counters with a one-two to the body.
Gold misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Guerro or perhaps it was just good defense by Gold, which made it look bad.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Guerro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gold misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gold pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Guerro back to the cage. Gold follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice sprawl there from Gold as Guerro shoots in.
Guerro closes the distance and clinches up with Gold, looking for a takedown. Guerro pushes Gold against the cage but Gold circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gold wants to clinch up but Guerro keeps it at a distance.
No joy there for Gold, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gold lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Guerro circles away quickly and effectively.
Gold stuffs the takedown attempt from Guerro. Guerro gets slowly back to his feet.
Frankie Gold is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Gold throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Guerro counters by clinching up.
Guerro wants to take the fight to the mat but Gold manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Guerro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gold avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Guerro is looking for a takedown.
Guerro can't get the takedown.
Guerro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gold's efforts to push away.
Gold prevents the takedown attempt.
Guerro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gold fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gold fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gold throws a series of punches but Guerro avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Guerro feints and as Gold raises his hands in defense, Guerro changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T3#
Gold wants to stand up but Guerro is controlling him.
Guerro sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Guerro'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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Guerro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gold defends it nicely.
Gold misses with a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Guerro.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gold misses with a wild combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frankie Gold comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gold 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Gold!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Sakuragi slips a straight right by Gold.
Sakuragi shoots in for a takedown but Gold shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sakuragi fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Sakuragi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gold looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Gold throws Sakuragi to one side and escapes!
Gold rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sakuragi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sakuragi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Sakuragi takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gold wants to get back to striking at distance but Sakuragi won't allow it.
Sakuragi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gold.
Gold misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Gold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gold looks winded!#T1#
Gold closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#
It looks like Hanamichi Sakuragi has been cut.
Gold throws a series of punches but Sakuragi avoids them all with ease.
Gold misses with a shot to the body
and Sakuragi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sakuragi throws a sloppy head kick and Gold moves out of range easily.
Sakuragi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hanamichi Sakuragi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gold throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Sakuragi counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Sakuragi breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Sakuragi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gold sprawls well initially but Sakuragi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakuragi stops Gold from getting back to his feet.
Sakuragi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gold keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Sakuragi is controlling the pace.
Sakuragi stops Gold from getting back to his feet.
Sakuragi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sakuragi controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sakuragi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Gold.
Gold rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Sakuragi to counter with a crisp jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sakuragi or perhaps it was just good defense by Gold, which made it look bad.
Sakuragi dives in for a single leg takedown but Gold sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Sakuragi gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Gold pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sakuragi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gold looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gold throws a series of punches but Sakuragi avoids them all with ease.
Sakuragi darts in looking for a takedown but Gold gets double underhooks and turns Sakuragi into the cage.
Gold throws a series of punches but Sakuragi avoids them all with ease.
Gold misses with a wild combination.
#T4#
Gold doesn't manage to clinch there - Sakuragi circles away.
#TD#
Sakuragi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gold!#ES2#
Gold throws Sakuragi to one side and escapes!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Sakuragi moves into the clinch.
Gold wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sakuragi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gold is defending well.
Gold is trying to force a seperation but Sakuragi has the dominant position.
Gold has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gold gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sakuragi.
Sakuragi tries to pull guard but Gold forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Gold dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hanamichi Sakuragi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Gold displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sakuragi shoots for a double leg takedown but Gold sprawls well. He's pushed Sakuragi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sakuragi shoots in but no luck this time.
Gold throws a series of punches but Sakuragi avoids them all with ease.
Sakuragi darts in looking for a takedown but Gold gets double underhooks and turns Sakuragi into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hanamichi Sakuragi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Sakuragi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gold's guard.
Sakuragi prevents Gold from getting back to his feet.
Sakuragi sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold wants to stand and escape but Sakuragi is having none of it.
Frankie Gold has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sakuragi postures up in Gold's guard and throws a big left but Gold blocks it. #T1#
Gold wants to stand and escape but Sakuragi is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sakuragi is in close to Gold's body, working some short punches and elbows.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Sakuragi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gold is trying to buck Sakuragi off.#SU#
Sakuragi has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Sakuragi dives in and grabs Gold's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gold pushes down on Sakuragi's head and hops out.
Gold misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2#
Gold throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Sakuragi moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Gold's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sakuragi is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Sakuragi turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sakuragi manages to end up in side control.
Sakuragi throwing strikes but Gold manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Gold tries for a kimura but Sakuragi is defending well.
Gold trying to control the position but Sakuragi is working away.
Sakuragi looks to move to half guard but instead Gold has passed into mount! Damn!
Gold dominating with strikes here.#T3#
Sakuragi is working to get back to half guard.
Gold with the ground and pound from mount.
Gold in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Gold raining down shots from the mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakuragi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sakuragi working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Gold with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T4#
Gold working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Gold has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sakuragi's face.
Gold has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gold misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Sakuragi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sakuragi tries to lock up and control but Gold gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The referee warns Sakuragi that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sakuragi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gold working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Gold lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Sakuragi is working to get back to half guard.
Sakuragi throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Gold showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hanamichi Sakuragi's cut.
That's time! Sakuragi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Sakuragi walks into a left hand.
Sakuragi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#
It looks like Frankie Gold has been cut.
Sakuragi throws a head kick but Gold moves out of range.
Gold looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gold lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sakuragi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Sakuragi closes the distance and pushes Gold back into the cage.#BC#
Sakuragi breaks from the clinch.
Sakuragi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gold swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sakuragi counters with a three punch combo that has Gold backing up. Gold nods at Sakuragi to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gold closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sakuragi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Sakuragi darts in looking for a takedown but Gold gets double underhooks and turns Sakuragi into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hanamichi Sakuragi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloppy strikes from Gold. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick misses from Gold.
Gold swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gold throws a series of strikes that have Sakuragi backpedaling.
Frankie Gold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gold throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice sprawl there from Gold as Sakuragi shoots in.
Gold throws a body punch but Sakuragi moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Gold misses the target.
Gold fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gold scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sakuragi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gold circles away.
Sakuragi misses with a takedown attempt - Gold sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Frankie Gold is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakuragi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gold as he jumps to the side.
Hanamichi Sakuragi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gold leaves Sakuragi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gold lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gold misses with the combination.
Sakuragi shoots in but Gold avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gold is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gold tries to clinch up.
Gold jabs Sakuragi to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Sakuragi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gold lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sakuragi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sakuragi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sakuragi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gold sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A combination from Gold does no damage.
It looked like Sakuragi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gold thuds a left hand into Sakuragi's body.
Sakuragi dives in and grabs Gold's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gold pushes down on Sakuragi's head and hops out.
A combination from Gold does no damage.
Sakuragi shoots in for a takedown but Gold shows good takedown defense.
Some wild striking there from Gold.
#T4#
Gold lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sakuragi circles away quickly and effectively.
No luck for Sakuragi with that takedown attempt.
Gold lands with a nice combination. Sakuragi backs away looking to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gold lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sakuragi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gold swivels and escapes.
Gold throws a counter combo.
Sakuragi closes the distance and clinches up with Gold, looking for a takedown. Sakuragi pushes Gold against the cage but Gold circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gold tries to bum rush Sakuragi with a series of wild strikes but Sakuragi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gold lands a lovely overhand right.
Frankie Gold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gold with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Frankie Gold seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice takedown defense from Gold. No joy for Sakuragi on that attempt.
Hanamichi Sakuragi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gold will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frankie Gold comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gold 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Gold!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Sakuragi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gold with a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Hanamichi Sakuragi has been cut.
Gold tries to bum rush Sakuragi with a series of wild strikes but Sakuragi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gold misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL#
Sakuragi rushes Gold and presses him up against the cage.
Sakuragi wants a takedown.
#TD#
Sakuragi pulls guard. #SUB#
Sakuragi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#ES#
Sakuragi has his feet on Gold's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Gold looks winded!
Gold throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Sakuragi closes the distance and pushes Gold back into the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2#
Gold manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Gold gets tackled into the cage by Sakuragi. Sakuragi maintains the clinch.
Sakuragi lands a nice uppercut.
Gold is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1##TD#
Sakuragi manages to pull guard.
#SU2#
Sakuragi is working an open guard so Gold takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gold misses with a wild combination.
Sakuragi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Sakuragi drives through and clinches with Gold against the cage.
#BC#
Sakuragi breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Sakuragi clinches with his opponent.
Gold is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Sakuragi pulls Gold into guard.
Sakuragi looking for a sweep. Not yet Sakuragi, not yet.
Sakuragi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gold on the ground.
Sakuragi doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Sakuragi is controlling Gold's posture.#SUB#
Sakuragi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gold gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Sakuragi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sakuragi holds on and takes a little breather. #ES#
Sakuragi pushes Gold off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL#
Sakuragi moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Sakuragi pulls guard successfully.
Gold connects with a couple of short punches.
Sakuragi pulls Gold in close to prevent any damage. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Sakuragi manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Gold wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T3##TD#
Sakuragi works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Gold keeping full guard, as Sakuragi tries to pass.
Sakuragi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sakuragi won't allow Gold to get back to his feet.
Sakuragi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sakuragi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sakuragi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gold manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Sakuragi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SU2#
Gold gets to his feet - Sakuragi follows without any prompting.
Gold misses with a combination
#CL#
and Sakuragi counters by clinching up.
Sakuragi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC2#
Gold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hanamichi Sakuragi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hanamichi Sakuragi's cut.
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#
Gold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gold thuds a left hand into Sakuragi's body.#CL#
Sakuragi pushes Gold up against the cage in a clinch.
Gold working hard to break the clinch.
Sakuragi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gold prevents it.
Sakuragi pushes Gold back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gold working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Sakuragi pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Sakuragi is looking for a triangle but Gold pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Gold stands up and waves to Sakuragi to follow him.
Sakuragi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gold but Gold pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gold throws a sloppy head kick and Sakuragi moves out of range easily. #T1#
Gold's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gold duly obliges. #TD#
Sakuragi feints and as Gold raises his hands in defense, Sakuragi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sakuragi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sakuragi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#ES2#
Gold uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Sakuragi fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hanamichi Sakuragi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gold!
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot by Sakuragi.
Sakuragi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gold sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sakuragi somewhat.
Frankie Gold seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gold looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gold will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hanamichi Sakuragi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gold stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gold wants it to stay on the feet.
Gold cracks Sakuragi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gold misses with a double jab.
Sakuragi avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
Gold changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sakuragi misses with a few strikes there.
Sakuragi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gold misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gold moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sakuragi dodges the punch combination from Gold.
It looked like Sakuragi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gold throws a right hand that Sakuragi ducks under and follows up with a left that Sakuragi also avoids with ease.
Sakuragi tries to counter by clinching up but Gold breaks away and moves out of range.
Gold dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gold fails to land with a series of punches.
Sakuragi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gold circles away.
Sakuragi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4##CL#
Sakuragi clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gold wants to get back to striking at distance but Sakuragi won't allow it.
Gold prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Sakuragi jumps guard and drags Gold to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU2#
Gold gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gold fails in his attempt to clinch.
Frankie Gold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gold misses with a two punch combination.
We've been informed that Gold has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sakuragi misses with a series of wild punches.
Gold misses with a double jab.
Gold rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sakuragi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Gold showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hanamichi Sakuragi's cut.
That's time! Sakuragi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Sakuragi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gold.
#TD#
Sakuragi scores with a takedown into Gold's guard.
Hanamichi Sakuragi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Sakuragi stands and steps away. Gold gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Sakuragi has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Sakuragi jumps guard.
Sakuragi controlling Gold's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gold won't allow Sakuragi to sweep him here. #T1##ES#
Sakuragi has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Gold has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC#
Sakuragi breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Sakuragi clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Sakuragi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gold has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Frankie Gold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gold looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Sakuragi instigates a clinch.
Gold tries to circle away but Sakuragi has him pinned against the cage.
Sakuragi jumps guard but Gold turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Sakuragi breaks from the clinch.
Sakuragi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gold sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sakuragi somewhat.
Sakuragi misses with a looping left.#T2#
Sakuragi lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Gold.
Gold takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sakuragi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gold.
#TD#
Sakuragi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gold tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sakuragi is in Gold's guard.#ES2#
Gold is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Gold tries to break free but Sakuragi pushes him back against the cage.
Sakuragi tries to pull guard but Gold forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hanamichi Sakuragi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sakuragi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T3#
Gold is trying to force a seperation but Sakuragi has the dominant position.#TD#
Sakuragi gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Sakuragi trying to control from Gold's half guard. Gold has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SU#
Sakuragi gets to his feet. Gold looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gold moves to clinch but Sakuragi breaks away
and Sakuragi counters with a one-two to the body.
Gold tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Sakuragi forces Gold back against the cage and clinches.
Sakuragi has Gold pressed against the cage, preventing Gold from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Gold ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gold no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T4#
Gold is looking to stand up but Sakuragi isn't so interested in that idea. #ES2#
Gold pushes Sakuragi off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gold tries a head kick but it misses.
Gold showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sakuragi.
#CL#
Sakuragi rushes Gold and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hanamichi Sakuragi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sakuragi 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hanamichi Sakuragi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Spikes.
Frankie Gold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gold lunges at Spikes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Spikes's hand.
Gold displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Spikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Spikes.
Gold swinging wildly here.
Gold throws a hook to the side of Spikes's head but Spikes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spikes darts in looking for a takedown but Gold gets double underhooks and turns Spikes into the cage.
Frankie Gold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Spikes.
Gold slaps away a takedown attempt from Spikes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gold misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1##CL2#
Spikes closes the distance and pushes Gold back into the cage.
Gold stops a takedown attempt from Spikes.
Spikes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gold looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Spikes leaning against his opponent.
Gold tries to break the clinch but Spikes is controlling the position.
Gold is trying to break the clinch but Spikes has him pressed against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Gold has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Gold has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Spikes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gold is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Spikes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gold misses with a double jab.
Gold throws a head kick but Spikes moves out of range.
Spikes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gold is fending him off so far but Spikes persists. Nope, Gold circles away and we're back to standing.#T2##TD2#
Spikes darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gold scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Spikes manages to mount him!
Spikes lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spikes controlling his opponent.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Spikes cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#T3##SUB2#
Spikes working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Gold turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Spikes off and cradles Gold's limp body as Spikes celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Brandon Spikes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Gold misses with an uppercut. Al Thor saw that one coming.#CL#
Al Thor closes the distance and pushes Gold back into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gold.
Gold told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Al Thor lands a nice elbow.
Gold misses with the head strike.
Al Thor lands a body shot.
Al Thor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gold looks winded!
Al Thor digs a right hand into Gold's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gold's gas tank.
Al Thor lands an elbow that stopped Gold in his tracks for a moment.
Al Thor lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
That has opened up Frankie Gold's cut even more.
Al Thor misses with a punch to the body.
Al Thor comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
The cut above Frankie Gold's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Al Thor is working Gold over against the cage.
Al Thor lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
Frankie Gold's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Frankie Gold's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rand Al Thor!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2016 |
#R1#
One lands with a straight right. Gold didn't see that one coming.
Gold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but One manages to avoid it.
Frankie Gold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
One darts in and clinches Gold up against the cage.
Gold is trying to force a seperation but One has the dominant position.
One throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Golds head.
One lands a nice uppercut.
Gold is trying to break free.
One lands a shoulder strike.
Gold wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
One dips a shoulder and cracks Gold with a mighty uppercut! Gold falls back against the cage and One unloads with a barrage of strikes! Gold 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 - One screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonnhy One!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2016 |
#R1#
No joy there for Gold, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Gold sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gold uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Frankie Gold has been cut.
Gold pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Gold throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Gold misses with a wild combination.
Gold throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Gold fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones lands with a nice combination. Gold backs away looking to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gold throws a one two combo.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Gold throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Jones misses the target.#T1#
Jones swinging wildly here.
Gold is looking for the big counter here.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Gold avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones tries to bum rush Gold with a series of wild strikes but Gold uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Gold sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gold appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Gold looks winded!
Gold has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gold throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Gold thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
Nice jab there from Jones.
Jones drops Gold with a straight right hand, right on the button! Jones follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Jones!
Jon Jones decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2016 |
#R1##KD2#
Gold drops Wolf with a left right combo! Gold follows him down to the ground into side control.
#CUT2#
It looks like Tommy Wolf has been cut.
You can see the frustration on Wolf's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wolf gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Wolf flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Wolf is staying active underneath Gold, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Wolf is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gold pulls his head out easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gold looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ROC2#
Wolf is rocked!
Gold is trying to control. Wolf wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Oh Wolf is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#ES#
Wolf has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Gold is on him like a limpet, forcing Wolf back against the cage.#BC2#
Gold's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gold looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gold lands with a right and another and another! Wolf is in big trouble! Gold lands again and this time it's lights out for Wolf! A quality knockout there for Gold.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Frankie Gold!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2016 |
#R1##KD2#
Gold connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Grant to the floor! Gold dives in looking for the finish!#ROC2#
Grant is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Coy Grant has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gold is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Oh Grant is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gold sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Grant! Oh, Grant is in big trouble! Gold lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Frankie Gold!
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