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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Boldman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Boldman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hancock was covering up waiting for the punch and Boldman finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hancock is looking to stand back up but Boldman counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hancock. #REVR#
Boldman wants to stand up but Hancock has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Boldman passes to full mount!
Hancock knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boldman on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boldman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hancock is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T1#
Hancock holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Boldman tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hancock tries to hold on but Boldman pushes him away.
Boldman manages to capitalize on a mistake by Hancock to take his back!
Hancock manages to reverse the position and now he's in Boldman's guard. Nice work there by Hancock.
Hancock really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boldman throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hancock showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hancock loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Hancock preventing the sweep.
Boldman working a defensive guard here.
Boldman has his hands on Hancock's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Boldman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hancock defends well.#SUB2#
Boldman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hancock defends it easily.#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hancock accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hancock content to stall in guard here.
Hancock stands up over Boldman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hancock trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boldman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Boldman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boldman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hancock postures up in Boldman's guard and throws a big left but Boldman blocks it.
Boldman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hancock is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Hancock instigates a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hancock fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Boldman gets underhooks to prevent Hancock's takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Boldman manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Boldman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cleveland Hancock's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Boldman clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Boldman breaks the clinch.
Boldman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hancock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Boldman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hancock wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Boldman has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hancock uses from the top position.
Hancock lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hancock with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Boldman trying to keep a closed guard but Hancock is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boldman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Hancock connects with a couple of short punches.
Hancock content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Boldman has a closed guard, preventing Hancock from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boldman looking to control.
Boldman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Hancock decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hancock lands with a punch from half guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Boldman has eaten all the pies!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hancock connects with a nice short shot to Boldman's temple. #T2#
Boldman has hold of Hancock's hands but Hancock slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Boldman is trying to maintain the position but Hancock is very close to passing his half guard.
Boldman is trying to get back to full guard.
Hancock wants to stand up but Boldman has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Hancock thows a huge punch but Boldman dodges it nicely.
Hancock is looking to take a break and control but Boldman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boldman wants to control but Hancock is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Hancock 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.
Boldman trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Boldman is bucking up trying to escape but Hancock cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Boldman is working to get back to half guard.
Boldman wants to hold on but Hancock pushes him away.#T4#
Boldman regains half guard.
Hancock seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Hancock throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boldman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hancock is working away from the top position though.
Hancock wants to control but Boldman is keeping him busy.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boldman pushes Hancock off looking to stand but Hancock dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boldman tries for a takedown but Hancock circles away easily
and Hancock counters with a nice leg kick.
Boldman is breathing heavily.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cleveland Hancock dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cleveland Hancock'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hancock doesn't manage to clinch there - Boldman circles away.
#CL#
Hancock gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hancock drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Boldman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC2#
Boldman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
John Boldman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Boldman.
Hancock tries to clinch but Boldman is having none of it.
Boldman throws a wild body kick that Hancock sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Boldman has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Boldman breaks from the clinch.
Boldman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hancock sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hancock tries to counter by clinching up but Boldman breaks away and moves out of range.#TD#
Hancock drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T1#
Boldman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hancock will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hancock thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boldman's head.
Well, if Hancock 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.
Boldman wants to control but Hancock is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hancock is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hancock lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Boldman trying to hold on to Hancock's head to control him but Hancock postures up.
Boldman is trying to get back to full guard.
Hancock wants to take a breather but Boldman is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
John Boldman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boldman darts in looking for a takedown but Hancock gets double underhooks and turns Boldman into the cage.
Boldman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Boldman pushes Hancock up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Boldman ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Boldman no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Boldman trying to control the position.
Boldman is looking to stand back up but Hancock counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Boldman. #T3##SUB#
Hancock wants to work for an arm triangle but Boldman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boldman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hancock sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hancock's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Boldman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hancock.
Hancock makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Boldman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hancock would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Boldman wants to control but Hancock passes easily into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boldman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hancock.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Boldman.
I think Boldman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kaufman enables Hancock to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kaufman manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Kaufman manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Kaufman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hancock gets underhooks to prevent Kaufman's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Hancock tightens his grip and picks Kaufman up, before dumping him to the ground. Kaufman manages to land in guard. #ES2#
Kaufman manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hancock lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hancock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kaufman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kaufman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kaufman swats away the attempt to clinch by Hancock.
Kaufman with the counter takedown but Hancock avoids it easily.
Kaufman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Hancock shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kaufman is trying to defend but Hancock finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T1#
Hancock throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hancock throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hancock tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Hancock sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kaufman defending well though.
Kaufman is looking to improve his position.
Hancock missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kaufman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hancock.
Kaufman is trying to maintain the position but Hancock is very close to passing his half guard.
Kaufman tries to get to full guard but Hancock has control of the leg.
Hancock is looking to stall here but Kaufman recovers full guard.
Kaufman has a closed guard, preventing Hancock from standing up. #T3#
Kaufman wants to sweep but no luck.
Hancock has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kaufman is proving hard to escape from. #SU#
Hancock gets to his feet. Kaufman looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Cleveland Hancock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hancock tries to clinch up.
Kaufman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hancock defends it well.
Hancock is looking to clinch.
And Kaufman tries to counter it with a takedown but Hancock pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kaufman enables Hancock to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kaufman manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hancock is fighting to break Kaufman's control of his arms but Kaufman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Hancock tries to stand but Kaufman is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kaufman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hancock wants to control from the top but Kaufman keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Kaufman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hancock doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hancock manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Albert Kaufman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cleveland Hancock's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Hancock wants to clinch up but Kaufman keeps it at a distance.
Hancock doesn't manage to clinch there - Kaufman circles away.
Kaufman feints the counter takedown.
Hancock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kaufman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kaufman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hancock is looking to clinch.
Kaufman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaufman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hancock tries to clinch up but Kaufman circles away and keeps his distance.
Kaufman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Hancock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1##TD#
Hancock gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kaufman regains guard.
#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Kaufman manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD#
Hancock has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kaufman regains guard immediately.
Kaufman is controlling Hancock's posture.
Hancock is looking to work some ground and pound but Kaufman has wrist control.
Hancock postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kaufman controlling the position.
Hancock wants to stand and escape but instead Kaufman has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Hancock knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kaufman on the ground.#T2#
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!
Kaufman wants to pass the guard but Hancock is keeping the position.
Kaufman pushes down on Hancock's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kaufman controlling the pace.
Hancock really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kaufman has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kaufman prevents Hancock from getting the reversal.#T3#
Hancock blocking the ground and pound.
Albert Kaufman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kaufman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kaufman manages to capitalize on a mistake by Hancock to take his back!#SUB2#
Kaufman is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Hancock taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Kaufman.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Albert Kaufman!
Albert Kaufman took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 05, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Livingston closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Livingston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Livingston has managed to clinch.
Nice elbow from Livingston. #CUT2#
It looks like Cleveland Hancock has been cut.
Livingston lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #TD2#
Livingston pulls guard effortlessly.
Hancock stops Livingston from standing up. #SUB#
Hancock is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Livingston is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Livingston has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Hancock is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hancock continues to stall.#T1#
Hancock is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SU#
Hancock stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Livingston to get to his feet. #CL2#
Livingston has closed the distance and engaged Hancock in a clinch.
Livingston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Livingston drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Livingston breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Livingston drives through and clinches with Hancock against the cage.
Livingston lands an elbow that stopped Hancock in his tracks for a moment.
Livingston missing with knees to the body.
Hancock takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
Cleveland Hancock's cut is getting worse.
Hancock really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Hancock blocks a body shot from Livingston.
Livingston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Livingston breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Livingston darts in and clinches Hancock up against 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!
Hancock stops a takedown attempt from Livingston.
Livingston prevents Hancock from breaking the clinch.
Livingston gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hancock.
Livingston lands an elbow that stopped Hancock in his tracks for a moment.
Hancock has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Livingston avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Livingston taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The referee calls for Livingston to work.
Hancock is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Livingston is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cleveland Hancock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Livingston gets underhooks to prevent Hancock's takedown attempt.
The referee calls for Livingston to work.
#T3#
Livingston comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Livingston lands an elbow that stopped Hancock in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
Cleveland Hancock's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Livingston lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Livingston misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hancock takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
Jeez, Cleveland Hancock's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Cleveland Hancock's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marcus Livingston!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Hancock closes the distance and clinches.
Hancock prevents the takedown attempt.
Alvey is struggling to control the position.
Hancock tries for a takedown but Alvey manages to get underhooks.
Hancock tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Alvey pulls guard successfully.
Hancock has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hancock with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Alvey wants to sweep here but Hancock controlling him for the moment.
Hancock is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Alvey working for a triangle but Hancock defends it easily.
Alvey trying to keep a closed guard but Hancock is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Alvey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hancock has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Alvey is proving hard to escape from.
Hancock 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.
Alvey trying to keep a closed guard but Hancock is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD2#
Alvey shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Alvey showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Hancock is defending against the submission attempts here by Alvey.
Alvey is just content to waste time from the top position. Hancock takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Alvey passes Hancock's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Hancock is looking to improve his position.
Hancock really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Alvey wants to control but Hancock is keeping him busy.
Alvey wants to stand up but Hancock has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Alvey wants to control but Hancock is keeping him busy.
Hancock is trying to control but can't.
Alvey trying to control the action but Hancock is working from the bottom.
Hancock wants to control but Alvey is keeping busy.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alvey works his way into full mount!
Hancock is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Hancock defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Alvey.
Hancock regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Alvey wants to take a breather but Hancock is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Alvey dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Alvey has his takedown stuffed
and Hancock counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Alvey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Alvey tries to get set, Hancock tries to push him back and clinch up but Alvey manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Hancock clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Alvey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Joe Alvey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alvey throws an overhand right that lands on Hancock's shoulder, as Hancock tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Alvey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alvey has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hancock is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cleveland Hancock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Alvey.
Hancock is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Alvey is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hancock is keeping busy.#T1##TD#
Hancock lands a takedown into guard.
#ES2#
Alvey wriggles free and stands up.
Nice takedown defense from Alvey. No joy for Hancock on that attempt.
Alvey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hancock sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alvey somewhat.
Hancock tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Alvey manages to circle out of the way.
Alvey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Hancock closes the distance and clinches.
Hancock is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Hancock drags the fight down to the ground.
#T2#
Alvey trying to control the position from guard on top but Hancock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hancock controls Alvey momentarily but Alvey frees himself.
Hancock wants to sweep but no luck.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvey controlling from the top position.
Alvey trying to control the position from guard on top but Hancock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Alvey trying to control but Hancock is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Alvey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Hancock darts in and clinches Alvey up against the cage.
Hancock is working for takedown but Alvey is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Alvey has clasped his hands together around Hancock's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hancock can't do much from the bottom here.
Alvey wants to control but Hancock is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Alvey is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hancock knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4##SU2#
Alvey stands up and beckons Hancock to his feet. #CL#
Hancock moves into the clinch successfully.
Alvey is working for takedown but Hancock is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Hancock gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hancock not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hancock will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Alvey wants to control but Hancock is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Alvey holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
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 Cleveland Hancock will probably get the nod.
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#
Hancock closes the distance looking to clinch
and Alvey counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hancock thinking. #CL2#
Alvey darts in and clinches Hancock up against the cage.#TD#
Hancock has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Alvey uses from the top position.
Alvey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hancock pulls Alvey in close to prevent any damage.
Hancock keeping full guard, as Alvey tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hancock has his hands on Alvey's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Alvey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Hancock working for a triangle but Alvey defends it easily.
Hancock pulls Alvey in close to prevent any damage.
Alvey has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hancock is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hancock goes for a double leg but Alvey avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alvey continues to drive forward.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
No luck for Alvey with that takedown attempt.
Alvey scores with a sloppy right hand. Hancock should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Hancock gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hancock controlling Alvey's posture.
Hancock keeping full guard, as Alvey tries to pass. #T3#
Hancock keeping moving, preventing Alvey from controlling successfully.
Alvey won't allow Hancock to sweep him here.
Alvey wants to control from the top but Hancock keeps moving.
Alvey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hancock is keeping the position for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Alvey throws an elbow that misses. Hancock uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Alvey's guard. Nice move by Hancock!#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
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.
Hancock postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Alvey controlling Hancock's posture.
Hancock trying to control but Alvey is working from the bottom.
Hancock wants to stand and escape but instead Alvey has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hancock wants to hit a switch here but Alvey passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hancock there!
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Alvey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alvey has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Alvey!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Evanson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Evanson misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Hancock counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hancock.
Evanson stops a takedown attempt from Hancock.
Hancock prevents Evanson from breaking the clinch.
Hancock really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hancock jumps guard but Evanson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hancock looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cleveland Hancock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hancock is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hancock is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evanson can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Hancock lands a takedown into guard.
Hancock wants to get up but he can't break Evanson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Evanson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Hancock throwing strikes from guard but Evanson blocks nicely.
Hancock controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Hancock stands up and waves to Evanson to follow him. #TD#
Hancock scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T2##ES2#
Evanson kicks off Hancock and gets to his feet.
Hancock goes for a double leg but Evanson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Evanson continues to drive forward.#CL#
Hancock clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Hancock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Evanson swings for the body but Hancock moves out of range.
#TD#
Hancock changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Evanson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hancock in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hancock working away.
Hancock throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Evanson is trying to buck Hancock off.#T3#
Hancock landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hancock throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hancock controlling the position from side mount.
We've been informed that Evanson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hancock misses with the ground and pound.#T4#
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.
Hancock misses with the ground and pound.
Evanson is looking to reverse the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The strikes coming from Hancock are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Hancock stands up.
Evanson looks to throw a body kick
and Hancock counters with a solid body kick.
Evanson misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Hancock rushes Evanson and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hancock goes for a takedown attempt but Evanson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hancock takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cleveland Hancock dominated that round.
That's time! Hancock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Evanson throws a lazy uppercut
and Hancock counters with a leg kick. #CL#
Hancock darts in and clinches Evanson up against the cage.
Evanson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hancock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Evanson can do to turn this around?
Hancock tries to pull guard but Evanson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hancock looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cleveland Hancock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hancock holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hancock looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hancock is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Evanson is defending well.
Evanson has had enough of the clinch but Hancock keeps him there for the moment.
Hancock goes for a takedown attempt but Evanson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Evanson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hancock avoids it really well and circles away.
Hancock moves to clinch but Evanson breaks away
and Evanson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Evanson throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Hancock's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Evanson dives in looking to finish as Hancock flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Evanson's strikes! Evanson is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Hancock's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Hancock was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thor Evanson!
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