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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Willis fails with the takedown.
Bonifacio is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bonifacio's jab looks to have found its range, popping Willis under the eye.#CUT2#
It looks like Carmelo Willis has been cut.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bonifacio lands with a right to the head.
Bonifacio landing knees to the head.
Willis is trying to push Bonifacio away but Bonifacio has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bonifacio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Willis backwards. #ROC2#
Willis is rocked!
Willis really is a fat lump.
Bonifacio landing knees to the body.
Oh Willis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Willis is breathing heavily.
Bonifacio unloads an enormous knee to the head! That's knocked Willis out cold! Holy cow, it was almost as if it lifted Willis off his feet!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Jose Bonifacio!
Our winner, Jose Bonifacio, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Willis throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Willis defends it well.#TD2#
Willis gets caught napping as Johnson dives in and scores a takedown. Willis manages to retain guard.
Johnson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Johnson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Willis's head.
Johnson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Johnson distracts Willis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Johnson won't allow Willis to sweep him here.
Johnson 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.
Johnson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
More stalling from Johnson.
Johnson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Johnson stays in close to Willis's body and controls the position.
Johnson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Willis's head.
Willis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Johnson distracts Willis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Willis being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Willis has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.
Willis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Johnson postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Willis covers up, he's hurt! Johnson keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Johnson and the ref steps in to end the fight! Johnson can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Davy Johnson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Aurek closes the distance and clinches.
Willis blocks a body shot from Aurek.
Aurek has Willis pushed against the cage.
Willis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Willis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Willis is trying to push Aurek away but Aurek has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Willis tries to pull guard but Aurek forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Willis manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#TD#
Willis has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Aurek uses from the top position.
Aurek controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Willis looking for a sweep. Not yet Willis, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aurek trying to control the position from guard on top but Willis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Willis controlling Aurek's posture. #T1#
Willis'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.
Aurek slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Aurek trying to control the position from guard on top but Willis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aurek stuffs the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Willis as Aurek shoots in.
Aurek fails with a takedown attempt.
Aurek throws a head kick that Willis semi-blocks.
#CUT2#
It looks like Carmelo Willis has been cut.
Aurek fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Willis with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Aurek counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carmelo Willis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aurek has Willis pressed against the cage, preventing Willis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Willis jumps guard but Aurek stands there with Willis around his waist. Willis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T3#
Willis slows down the pace here.
Willis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aurek smiles and moves away.
Aurek takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Aurek takes the fight into the clinch.
Willis misses with a punch on the inside.
Aurek wants to break free but Willis has control.
#TD2#
Aurek lands a takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Willis is on top in guard.
#REVR##T4##SU#
Willis stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Willis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Aurek defends well and Willis ends up having to push Aurek into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Willis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Willis is breathing heavily.
Willis throws a sloppy head kick and Aurek moves out of range easily.
Willis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aurek.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Willis leaves Aurek with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Willis holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ethan Aurek will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Carmelo Willis's cut.
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#
Aurek fails with the takedown
and Willis counters with a one-two to the body. #TD2#
Aurek shoots in and bounces Willis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Willis keeping full guard, as Aurek tries to pass.
Willis 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.
Willis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Willis is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Aurek wants to control from the top but Willis keeps moving.
Aurek is in close to Willis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Willis pulls Aurek in close to his closed guard and prevents Aurek from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Willis continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#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.
Willis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aurek sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aurek shoots for a double leg takedown but Willis sprawls well. He's pushed Aurek's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Willis drops down looking for a counter takedown but Aurek sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Aurek pushes Willis up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Willis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aurek fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Carmelo Willis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Aurek.
Aurek is breathing heavily.
Willis tries to clinch there but Aurek circles away.
Aurek is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Willis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Aurek defends well and Willis ends up having to push Aurek into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Aurek slaps away a takedown attempt from Willis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Willis goes for a double leg but Aurek avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Aurek continues to drive forward.
Aurek changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Carmelo Willis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Willis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Aurek counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Willis takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Willis really is a fat lump.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aurek.
Ethan Aurek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Willis shoots in for a double leg but Aurek sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Aurek rushes Willis and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Aurek escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aurek scores with a kick to the midsection.
Aurek throws a sloppy head kick and Willis moves out of range easily.
Willis tries to counter with a takedown but Aurek is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Aurek fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Willis to the ground. Aurek is now in Willis's guard.
Aurek lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
Willis keeping moving, preventing Aurek from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Willis has his foot on Aurek's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aurek works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aurek trying to control the position from guard on top but Willis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aurek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Willis pulls Aurek in close to his closed guard and prevents Aurek from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Aurek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Carmelo Willis's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aurek, as that shot connected.
Willis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aurek.
Willis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aurek sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Willis somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aurek changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Willis tries to avoid it but Aurek manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Willis to the ground. Willis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T1##TD#
Aurek tries to sprawl but Willis drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aurek is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Willis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Willis's back!
Aurek wants to control the position but Willis frees himself and scrambles - Aurek manages to regain control in side control.
#SUB2#
Aurek is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Willis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Aurek tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Willis sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2#
Aurek throwing shots but Willis is blocking nicely.
Willis trying to control from the bottom.
Aurek slows the pace down in half guard.
Willis trying to control here.
Aurek thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Willis keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T3#
Aurek is looking to pass Willis's guard but actually Willis recovers to full guard.
Willis pulls Aurek in close to his closed guard and prevents Aurek from doing any damage or advancing position.
Aurek wants to control from the top but Willis keeps moving. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Aurek might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Willis haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Willis drives through and clinches with Aurek against the cage.
Aurek tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Willis just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Willis jumps guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Willis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aurek is one step ahead there.
Aurek pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Willis is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ethan Aurek.
Well Aurek has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ethan Aurek!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Savernport digs a good hook to Willis's body.
#CL2#
Savernport clinches.
Willis could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Savernport is pressed up against the cage. Willis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Savernport down to the mat. Savernport avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Savernport drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Willis controls Savernport momentarily but Savernport frees himself. #SU2#
Savernport stands and steps away. Willis gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willis shoots for a double leg takedown but Savernport sprawls well. He's pushed Willis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Savernport shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Willis's guard.
Willis trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Willis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Savernport must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1##SUB2#
Savernport drops back, looking for a kneebar! Willis looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Willis looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Willis! #REVR#
Willis looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Savernport is avoiding damage well.
Savernport stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Willis throws an elbow but Savernport slips to the side and avoids it well.
An elbow from Willis crashes against the mat.
Savernport holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Willis misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Savernport is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Savernport can't do much from the bottom here.
Savernport manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Willis has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Savernport is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Willis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Willis wants to control but Savernport is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Willis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Savernport in particular looking to stall.
Willis trying to control but Savernport postures up.
#T3#
Savernport with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Savernport thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Willis's head.
Willis is trying to get back to full guard.
Willis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Savernport is working away from the top position though.
Willis is breathing heavily.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU2#
Savernport decides to stand up. #TD2#
Savernport gets a double leg takedown into Willis's guard.#SUB2#
Savernport thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Savernport postures up.
#SUB#
Willis has his foot on Savernport's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Savernport works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Savernport stands and steps away. Willis gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Savernport has Willis up against the cage in a clinch.
Savernport just leaning against Willis, taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iain Savernport dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Good leg kick by Savernport there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#CL2#
Savernport clinches up with Willis and pushes him back against the cage.
Willis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Savernport has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Savernport has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Willis uses from the top position.
Willis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Savernport works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Willis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Savernport works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Willis throws a strike but Savernport rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Savernport is stalling in the full guard.
Savernport has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Willis looking for a sweep. Not yet Willis, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savernport controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Let's hope that Savernport has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1#
Savernport stopping the sweep attempt from Willis.#SU2#
Savernport decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Willis, up you get!
No luck for Willis with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#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.#CL2#
Savernport gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Savernport jumps guard.
Savernport manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Willis manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Savernport scoring with punches to the head and body.
Savernport engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Willis keeping full guard, as Savernport tries to pass.
Savernport passes Willis's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Well, if Savernport is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Willis wants to improve his position but Savernport is controlling well.
Savernport takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Savernport wants to free his trapped foot but Willis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Savernport is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Savernport seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SU2#
Savernport postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Willis to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iain Savernport showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Willis takes a kick to the side of the head.
Savernport swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savernport misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Savernport tries to get set, Willis tries to push him back and clinch up but Savernport manages to avoid the attempt.
Willis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Savernport with the counter takedown but Willis avoids it easily.
Willis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Savernport is fending him off so far but Willis persists. Nope, Savernport circles away and we're back to standing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Willis.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carmelo Willis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Savernport rushes Willis and presses him up against the cage.
Willis wants to break free but Savernport has control.
Willis just leaning against Savernport, taking a breather.
Willis tries to stall but Savernport uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T1#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Willis is trying to force a seperation but Savernport has the dominant position.#TD2#
Savernport has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Willis clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Iain Savernport has got the better of the ground game so far.
Willis is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Savernport.
#SUB2#
Savernport is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
What can Willis do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Willis wants to control his opponent's hands but Savernport gets his hands free. #T2##SUB2#
Willis is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Savernport gets his way!
Savernport connects with a big shot to the side of Willis's head.
Savernport is hanging on to Willis's back as he tries to escape.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Savernport's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Willis just trying to survive but Savernport is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Savernport lands strikes from the back and Willis isn't doing enough to escape the position. The referee steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iain Savernport!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 08, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Hinton takes the fight into the clinch.
Willis trying to stall but Hinton improves his position.
Willis wants to get back to striking at distance but Hinton won't allow it.
#TD2#
Hinton jumps into guard, dragging Willis to the mat.
Willis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Willis is looking to work some ground and pound but Hinton has wrist control.
Hinton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Willis wants to stand but Hinton is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hinton trying to keep a closed guard but Willis is proving a slippery customer.
Willis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hinton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB2#
Hinton drops back looking for a leg! Willis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Willis manages to kick Hinton off! Hinton jumps back into Willis's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hinton drops back looking for a leg! Willis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Willis manages to kick Hinton off! Hinton jumps back into Willis's guard. #T1#
Hinton cracks Willis with a solid left hand.
Willis trying to control the position.
Willis keeping full guard, as Hinton tries to pass.
Hinton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Willis's guard.
Hinton works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Hinton working for a guillotine from mount but Willis is in no mood to give up. #T2##SUB2#
Hinton working for a guillotine from mount but Willis is in no mood to give up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hinton looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Willis covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quantavious Hinton!
Quantavious Hinton seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Willis tries for a takedown but Giles sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Willis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Giles swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Willis counters with a single leg into guard. Giles didn't expect that. #ES2#
Giles manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Willis dives in for a single leg takedown but Giles sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carmelo Willis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Giles scores with a kick to the body.
Willis sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Willis is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Giles instigates a clinch.
Willis gets underhooks to prevent Giles's takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Giles breaks the clinch.
Willis could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD2#
Giles shoots in and gets a takedown into Willis's guard.
Giles's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Giles content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1##SU2#
Giles gets to his feet - Willis follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Giles dives in and scores a takedown into Willis's guard.
Giles with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Giles is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Giles connects with a couple of short punches.
Giles trying to control but Willis is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Giles gets to his feet - Willis follows without any prompting.
Willis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Giles's waist but Giles gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Willis off to one side. #T2#
Willis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Giles sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Willis somewhat.#TD2#
Giles feints and as Willis raises his hands in defense, Giles changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Giles is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Giles passes Willis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Giles lands strikes from half guard.#T3##SU2#
Giles gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD#
Willis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Giles sprawls well initially but Willis persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Giles manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Willis keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Willis is pressed up against the cage. Giles has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Willis down to the mat. Willis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Giles throws a nice head kick!
Willis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Giles pinned against the cage. Giles gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Giles throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Willis's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Willis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Willis takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Willis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD#
Giles gets caught napping as Willis dives in and scores a takedown. Giles manages to retain guard.
Giles is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Giles 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#
Willis fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Giles fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Willis, pushing him back against the cage.
Willis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Giles gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Willis wants to get back to striking at distance but Giles won't allow it.
Willis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Giles is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carmelo Willis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Giles will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Willis up against the cage.
Willis trying to control the position but instead, Giles has worked for underhooks and has pushed Willis into the cage.
Giles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willis avoiding damage.
Giles is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Willis is defending well.#T1#
Willis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Giles lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Giles prevents Willis from improving his position.
Willis is trying to maintain the position but Giles is very close to passing his half guard.
Willis is staying active underneath Giles, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Giles not doing much here.
Willis is looking for a sweep. Giles is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Giles seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Willis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SU2#
Giles decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Willis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Giles lands a nice leg kick that just misses Willis's sensitive parts.
Willis goes for a double leg but Giles avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Giles continues to drive forward.
Giles lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Giles.
Giles fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Willis avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Willis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Giles closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Willis's guard.
Giles would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU2#
Giles decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Giles darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T4#
Giles lands strikes from half guard.
Willis is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Willis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Willis.
Giles is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Giles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Giles closes the distance and clinches.
Giles wants a takedown but no success here.
Willis is trying to force a seperation but Giles has the dominant position.#TD#
Willis gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Giles pushes Willis off and gets back to his feet.
Willis shoots for a takedown but Giles saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Giles tries to counter with a clinch but Willis shakes him off and moves away.#TD#
Willis looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
Giles kicks off Willis and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Willis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Willis wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Giles lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD#
Willis shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Willis was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T1#
Giles regains half guard.
Willis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Giles's head. #SUB#
Willis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Giles has managed to free his arm - good work.
Giles is looking to control Willis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Giles avoid being mounted?#SU#
Willis postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Giles to stand up.
A low kick from Giles misses
and Giles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Willis misses with a takedown attempt
and Giles counters with a nice uppercut.
Giles shoots in for a takedown but Willis shows good takedown defense.
Willis throws a big counter combination but Giles scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Carmelo Willis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Giles.#T2#
Willis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Giles sprawls well. Giles wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Willis gets slowly back to his feet.
Giles misses with a leg kick
and Willis counters with a good low kick that Giles was not able to check.
Giles shoots in but Willis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Willis fails with a takedown attempt.
Giles lands a leg kick that knocks Willis off balance momentarily.#T3#
Willis goes for a double leg but Giles avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Giles continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Giles darts in and clinches Willis up against the cage.
Giles stalling in the clinch but Willis improves position.
Willis has Giles pressed against the cage.
Giles is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Willis is keeping busy.#BC#
Willis manages to break the clinch.
Willis dodges the punch combination from Giles.
#TD#
Willis feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Willis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Willis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Willis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gary Giles has got the better of the ground game so far.
Willis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Giles works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Giles pulls Willis in to control the position. #SUB2#
Giles looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Giles looking for a guillotine here but Willis defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Giles looking to control.
Carmelo Willis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gary Giles is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Willis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Giles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Giles has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Giles!
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Event:
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Date: Jun 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Level fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Willis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Level defends well and Willis ends up having to push Level into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Willis with a poor takedown
and Level counters with a big right hand! Oh Willis is in trouble here! Level follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pheonix Level!
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Event:
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Date: Jun 22, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
cu has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Willis gets control of cu's arms and successfully pulls guard. Willis will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Willis has control of cu's left arm, preventing cu from doing any damage.
Willis wants to sweep but no luck.
cu looking to sit in guard and control but Willis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Willis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
cu wants to stand and escape but Willis is having none of it.
Willis lands a couple of elbows.
cu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
cu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Willis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
cu has momentary wrist control but Willis slips an elbow through the middle.
Willis is in close to cu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Willis with a nice head shot there.
Willis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Willis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of cu's head.#T1#
Willis is working cu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC#
cu is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Teu cu has been cut.
Willis really is a fat lump.#SU#
Willis stands and steps away. cu gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
cu is still on wobbly legs! Can Willis finish him?#TD#
Willis feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
cu looks winded!
Willis scoring with some ground and pound.
Willis gets to his feet and stands over cu, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! cu felt that one! Willis unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save cu from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carmelo Willis!
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