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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Son as Gresam shoots in.
Gresam misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Son counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Son prevents the takedown attempt.
Goku Son has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Gresam.
Son wants a takedown.
Gresam fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Son tries to score a body lock takedown but Gresam shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gresam wants a takedown but no success here.
Gresam prevents the takedown attempt.
Son has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gresam is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gresam is trying to pull guard but Son has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Son is trying to drag Gresam to the mat but Gresam just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Son is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1#
Gresam doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Son wants a takedown but no success here.
Gresam taking a breather.
Gresam is pressed up against the cage. Son has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gresam down to the mat. Gresam avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gresam tries a head kick but it misses.
Gresam tries to clinch but Son moves out of range.
Gresam fails with the takedown.
As Gresam looks to move away, Son throws a big counter combo but Gresam just gets out of the way.#CL#
Son moves into the clinch successfully.
Son drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gresam goes for a takedown in the clinch but Son prevents it.
#T2#
Gresam tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gresam can't get the takedown.
Gresam tries to pull guard but Son holds him up against the cage and eventually Gresam drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Son gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Gresam regains guard.
Gresam has his hands on Son's head, controlling the position.
Son trying to control but Gresam is working from the bottom. #T3#
Son is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gresam tries to strike from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Son postures up.
Son distracts Gresam with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Son pushing down on Gresam's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Son tries to pass to full mount but Gresam defends it.
Son is thwarting Gresam's attempts to control the position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gresam is not content to let Son control the position.
Gresam throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gresam looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Son shoots in for a takedown but Gresam shows good takedown defense.
Gresam throws a push kick but Son slaps the foot to one side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gresam is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Son is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goku Son dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Son shoots in for a takedown but Gresam shows good takedown defense.
Gresam was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#TD2#
Gresam looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Son kicks off Gresam and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Gresam gets a double leg takedown into Son's guard.
Gresam trying to control but Son is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gresam stopping the sweep attempt from Son.
Son has a closed guard, preventing Gresam from standing up.
Gresam not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Gresam working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Son wants to control but Gresam passes easily into half guard.
Goku Son overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Son gets back to full guard.
Gresam being controlled here momentarily.
Gresam postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gresam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Son is keeping the position for now.
Son looking to control.
Gresam wants to control from the top but Son keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Son is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gresam can do to turn this around?
Gresam stopping the sweep attempt from Son.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gresam shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Son as he jumps to the side.
Gresam listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gresam shoots in looking for a takedown. Son tries to sprawl out of it but Gresam keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Son manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
As Gresam looks to move away, Son throws a big counter combo but Gresam just gets out of the way.#T3#
Son looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gresam is fending him off so far but Son persists. Nope, Gresam circles away and we're back to standing.
Gresam dives in for a single leg takedown but Son sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Goku Son has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Gresam.
Gresam shoots in looking for a takedown but Son manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gresam's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gresam is breathing heavily.#CL#
Son has managed to clinch.
Gresam misses with an elbow over the top.
Gresam is trying to maintain a safe position but Son gets an underhook and turns Gresam into the cage.
Gresam misses with a short punch on the inside.
Son has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gresam avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Son is working for takedown but Gresam is calmly controlling the position for now.#T4#
Son keeps control of Gresam as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Son is pressed up against the cage. Gresam has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Son down to the mat. Son avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No luck for Gresam with that takedown attempt.
Son misses with a head kick.
Son avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Son.
Son blocks a head kick by Gresam.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Gresam bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Son bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Goku Son 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Son clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Son is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Gresam can't fight it off and eventually Son manages to take the fight to the floor. Gresam looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Son trying to control the position from guard on top but Gresam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gresam looking for a sweep. Not yet Gresam, not yet.
Son engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Gresam looking for a sweep. Not yet Gresam, not yet.
Gresam trying to keep a closed guard but Son is proving a slippery customer.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gresam keeping moving, preventing Son from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gresam lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gresam fails with an attempt to clinch.
Son shoots in for a takedown but Gresam shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T2#
Son shoots in but Gresam avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL#
Son rushes Gresam and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Son lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gresam tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Son manages to move to mount!
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!
Gresam is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gresam can't escape the position.
Son misses with a head shot.
Son tries to control but Gresam wriggling away. #T3#
Son avoids the attempt from Gresam to control.#SUB#
Gresam tries to control Son's head but Son pushes him back down and moves quickly to lock up an arm here - he's swung around for an armbar! Will he get it??? Yes! Gresam is tapping out! Lovely Jiu Jitsu there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (armbar). Goku Son!
Patrick Gresam was interviewed post fight and said 'We will get this next one! Long live the king!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Son misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Son closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tobla tries to circle away but Son has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Tobla breaks from the clinch.
Tobla looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Son fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tobla, pushing him back against the cage.
Son drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tobla pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Son closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Son gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tobla is refusing to be controlled, as Son sits in half guard. #T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Son winds up and cracks Tobla with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tobla really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Son. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Still in half guard, Son seems content to control.
Son prevents Tobla from improving his position.
Tobla on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Son looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Son is trying to work for a kimura but Tobla is defending well.
Son wants to take a breather but Tobla is having none of it. #T2#
Tobla trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Son manages to pass to mount!
Tobla is wriggling around trying to escape.
Son landing strikes from the mount.#SUB#
Son working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Tobla looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Son! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Goku Son!
The defeated Shigeru Tobla had this to say: 'I need to train harder'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Son has a takedown stuffed.
Son closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mastioli circles away.
Mastioli tries to clinch but Son moves out of range.
Mastioli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Son closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mastioli circles away.
Mastioli Mastioli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Goku Son.
Son avoids the head kick by Mastioli.
Mastioli is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Son darts in and clinches Mastioli up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Son prevents a body shot from Mastioli.
Son keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mastioli's efforts to push away.
Mastioli working aggressively here.
Mastioli wants to get back to striking at distance but Son won't allow it.
#T1#
Mastioli is looking for a takedown.
Son is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mastioli is defending well.
Son has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mastioli is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Son prevents a takedown attempt there.
Son keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mastioli's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Son has hold of one of Mastioli's legs. Mastioli is fighting the takedown attempt but Son gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Son being controlled here momentarily.
Son postures up.
#T2#
Son won't allow Mastioli to sweep him here.
Son controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mastioli keeping moving, preventing Son from controlling successfully.
Mastioli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mastioli wants to hit a switch here but Son passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mastioli there!
Son scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T3#
Mastioli squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Mastioli tries to hold on but Son pushes him away.
Son with good strikes from the mount here!
Mastioli wants to hold on but Son pushes him away.
Son lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Son putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mastioli is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mastioli slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Mastioli is staying active underneath Son, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Son prevents Mastioli from improving his position.
Son is thwarting Mastioli's attempts to control the position.
Mastioli throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Nice strikes from Son there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice strikes from Son there.
Son content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mastioli wants to control but Son is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goku Son dominated that round.
That's time! Mastioli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mastioli doesn't manage to clinch there - Son circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Mastioli. No joy for Son on that attempt.
Son fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Mastioli looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Son looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mastioli trying to stand up but can't free himself from Son's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mastioli controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Mastioli has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Son controls Mastioli momentarily but Mastioli frees himself.
Mastioli wants to pass the guard but Son is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Son looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mastioli has picked Son up and slammed him! Son can't keep hold of the triangle and Mastioli manages to pass to side control!#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.
Mastioli trying to control the action but Son is working from the bottom.
Son managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mastioli.
Son is not content to let Mastioli control the position.
Son can't do much from the bottom here. #SU#
Mastioli stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T3##TD2#
Son scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mastioli pushes Son off but Son dives into side control.
Son is breathing heavily.
Mastioli is trying to control Son's posture but Son avoids it.
Goku Son has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mastioli is looking to reverse the position.
Son wants to control but Mastioli is keeping him busy.
Check out the look on Son's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T4#
Mastioli regains half guard.
Son trying to control the action but Mastioli is working from the bottom.
Mastioli tries to get to full guard but Son has control of the leg.
Mastioli is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mastioli trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Son manages to pass to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mastioli Mastioli dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mastioli throws a head kick that misses.
Mastioli avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
Mastioli throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Son tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mastioli is in Son's guard.
Son wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mastioli manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Son is looking to control Mastioli's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Son avoid being mounted?
Son gets full guard.
Mastioli might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mastioli throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Son keeping moving, preventing Mastioli from controlling successfully. #T1#
Son has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Son avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mastioli throws a big right hand that misses.
Mastioli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Son swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mastioli trying to control but Son is working from the bottom.
Son trying to control the position here. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mastioli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Son swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mastioli moves out of range as Son throws a body kick.
Son slips a jab and a cross from Mastioli.
Mastioli Mastioli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mastioli throws a head kick but Son moves out of range.
Son goes for a double leg but Mastioli avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mastioli continues to drive forward.
Son takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Son tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mastioli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mastioli stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mastioli wants it to stay on the feet.
Mastioli throws a quick counter head kick but Son was just out of range.
Mastioli throws a body punch but Son moves out of range. #T3##TD2#
Son shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Son was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mastioli is trying to get back to half guard.
Mastioli is trying to control Son's posture but Son avoids it.
Mastioli is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Son's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mastioli moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Mastioli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Son wants to pass the guard but Mastioli is keeping the position.
Mastioli has his hands on Son's head, controlling the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mastioli is looking to sweep but instead, Son has passed into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mastioli Mastioli showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mastioli 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mastioli Mastioli!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Herman moves into the clinch successfully.
Son changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Herman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Son shoots in but Herman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Herman feinted with a counter takedown.
Son fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Walter Herman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Goku Son.
Herman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Son circles away.
Herman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Herman stuffs the takedown attempt from Son. Son gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herman dives in for a single leg takedown but Son sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Despite the aggression on Son's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Son gets tackled into the cage by Herman. Herman maintains the clinch.
Herman gets underhooks to prevent Son's takedown attempt.
Herman gets underhooks to prevent Son's takedown attempt.
#T1#
Herman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Son up against the cage.
Herman missing with knees to the body.
#TD2#
Son lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#ES#
Herman has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Son is on him like a limpet, forcing Herman back against the cage.
Herman tries for a takedown but Son manages to get underhooks.
Herman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Son pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Herman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Son pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Herman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2##TD#
Herman fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Son to the ground. Herman is now in Son's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Herman controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Son is looking to stand up but Herman isn't so interested in that idea.
Herman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Herman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Son swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Herman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Herman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Son working a defensive guard here.
Son keeping full guard, as Herman tries to pass.
Herman stays in close to Son's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Herman shoots in for a takedown but Son shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Son tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Herman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Son.
Son closes this distance looking for a takedown but Herman circles away.
As Son backs away, Herman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Son looks winded!#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD#
Herman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Herman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SU#
Herman gets to his feet. Son looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Herman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Son defends it nicely.
And Son tries to counter it with a takedown but Herman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Herman dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Herman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Son's half guard.
Son is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Son missing with punches from the bottom.
Herman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herman looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T1#
Son trying to control here.
Son tries to kick Herman off but Herman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Son tries to get to full guard but Herman has control of the leg.
Herman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Son can do to turn this around?
Herman wants to pass the guard but Son is defending well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Walter Herman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Son tries a head kick but it misses.
Herman swats away the attempt to clinch by Son.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Herman shoots in for a double leg but Son sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Herman dives in for a single leg takedown but Son sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Herman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Son avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walter Herman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Son shoots in for a takedown but Herman shows good takedown defense.
Herman shoots in but Son avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Son raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Son cracks Herman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Son dives in for a single leg takedown but Herman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Goku Son seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Son is breathing heavily.
Herman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T3#
Herman shoots in for a takedown but Son shows good takedown defense.
Son slaps away a takedown attempt from Herman, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Herman looking to score a takedown here. Son is defending well but Herman drives through and ends up in Son's guard.
Herman is stalling in the full guard.
Herman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Herman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Son has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Herman has managed to get both his arms back between Son's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Herman controlling from the top position.
Herman trying to control but Son is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Son tries to strike from the bottom.
Herman sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Walter Herman will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Herman leaves Son with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Herman.
Son counters with a body kick.
Son throws a body punch but Herman moves out of range.
Herman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Son.
Goku Son seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Herman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herman circles away from the clinch attempt
and Herman counters with a left and a right that stings Son.
Herman shoots for a takedown but Son saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Herman is defended easily by Son.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walter Herman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Son. No joy for Herman on that attempt.
Son is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Son darts in looking for a takedown but Herman gets double underhooks and turns Son into the cage.
Herman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Herman darts in looking for a takedown but Son gets double underhooks and turns Herman into the cage. #TD2#
Herman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Son takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Son wants to pass the guard but Herman is keeping the position.
Herman is trying to control the position but Son postures up. #T2#
Herman striking off his back but it's not causing Son any problems.
Son controlling from the top position.
Son is pushing down on Herman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Herman is fighting to maintain full guard but Son has managed to sneak the leg through.
Son wants to free his trapped foot but Herman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Herman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Herman.#T3#
Son is fighting to break Herman's control of his arms but Herman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Herman keeping moving, preventing Son from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herman keeping full guard, as Son tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Son fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL#
Herman clinches up with Son and pushes him back against the cage.
Son gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Herman.
Herman goes for a takedown attempt but Son pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Herman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Son did well to prevent Herman getting side control.
Goku Son has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Walter Herman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Herman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Goku Son.
I think Herman 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walter Herman!
Walter Herman decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Griffin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Son's half guard.#SUB2#
Griffin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Son moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Griffin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Son manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Griffin has Son in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Griffin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Son has picked Griffin up and slammed him! Griffin can't keep hold of the triangle and Son manages to pass to side control!#SUB#
Son tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Son will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1##SUB#
Son wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Griffin, who protects the arm well.
Griffin is looking to reverse the position.
Griffin regains half guard.#SUB2#
Griffin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Griffin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Griffin looking for submissions off his back.
Griffin is looking for a sweep. Son is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Son not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Griffin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Griffin.#SUB2#
Griffin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Son defends well.#SUB2#
Griffin isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Son stacks Griffin on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Son!
Son wants to lay and pray for a moment but Griffin keeps working.
Griffin tries to bench press Son off him but Son keeps the position.
Griffin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Griffin looking for a kimura from the bottom but Son passes into side control!
Griffin taking punishment in the form of punches.
#SUB#
Son tries for a kimura but Griffin is defending well.
Griffin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Griffin is still trying to improve position.
Griffin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Son is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Griffin looking for a kimura from the bottom but Son passes into side control!
Griffin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Griffin throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
#T4#
Griffin tries to buck Son off but Son is having none of it.
Son wants to lay and pray for a moment but Griffin keeps working.
Griffin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Son gets to mount! Griffin was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Son tries to control but Griffin wriggling away.
Griffin can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goku Son dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Son enables Griffin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Son manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Griffin throws a big right hand that misses.
Son trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB2#
Griffin has gone for a leg lock! Son slips out almost immediately though and dives into Griffin's guard.#REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Griffin can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Son avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Son wants to control from the top but Griffin keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Griffin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Griffin thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T1#
Griffin looking for a sweep. Not yet Griffin, not yet.
Griffin 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#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Griffin is working for a kimura here but Son manages to reverse the position and he's now in Griffin's guard.
Griffin is striking from the bottom but Son uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Griffin is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Son jumps into side control!
Goku Son overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Griffin is looking for a sweep.
Griffin dodges the ground and pound from Son.
Son blocks the strikes from Griffin.
Griffin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Son's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Griffin looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Son wants to take a breather but Griffin is having none of it.
Griffin tries to roll over but Son keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Griffin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Son pulls his head out easily.
Son seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Griffin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Griffin looking for a kimura from the bottom but Son passes into side control!
Griffin tries to improve position but can't.
Son tries to move to mount but Griffin blocks the move with his legs.
Griffin is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Son avoids the strikes from the bottom by Griffin.
Griffin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Griffin flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Griffin tries to get to full guard but Son has control of the leg.
Griffin misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Griffin keeping his head moving to avoid 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.
Griffin flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Griffin tries to roll over but Son keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Griffin looking for submissions off his back.
Griffin wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Griffin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Griffin actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Griffin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Son pulls his head out easily.
Griffin punching from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ben Griffin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Son keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Son tries for a takedown but Griffin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Son instigates a clinch.
Son is pressed up against the cage. Griffin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Son down to the mat. Son avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Son shoots in but Griffin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Griffin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Son defends well and Griffin ends up having to push Son into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Griffin tries to get set, Son tries to push him back and clinch up but Griffin manages to avoid the attempt.
Goku Son has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Griffin.
Griffin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Son sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Son gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Son is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Griffin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Son looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Son looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Son! #REVR#
Griffin tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Griffin is trying to work for a sweep but Son has mounted him!
Griffin is looking to improve his position but Son isn't that keen on the idea.
Son is looking to work his way around to Griffin's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Griffin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Griffin keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
Son thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Son prevents Griffin from getting the reversal.
Griffin gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Griffin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Griffin regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Griffin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Son passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Griffin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Son pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB2#
Griffin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Son is trying to control. Griffin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Griffin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Griffin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Griffin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Griffin is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Griffin actively working from the bottom here.
Griffin tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Son has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Griffin working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goku Son showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Son has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Goku Son!
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