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Event:
DFC Asylum 12
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Xolo avoids the body shot from Granger.
Xolo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Granger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Granger clinches up against the cage.
Granger lands a shot to the body.
Xolo tries to break free but Granger pushes him back against the cage.
Granger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Granger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Granger scores with a shoulder strike.
Xolo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Granger scores with a hook to the body.
Xolo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Granger smiles and moves away.
Xolo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Axe Xolo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granger finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Granger. That snapped Xolo's head back.
Heath Granger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Granger fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Xolo, pushing him back against the cage.
Granger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Xolo.#BC2#
Granger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Granger.#T1##CL2#
Xolo gets tackled into the cage by Granger. Granger maintains the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Granger. #BC2#
Granger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Granger pushes Xolo up against the cage in a clinch.
Granger lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Granger.
Xolo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Granger to keep the fight standing.
Granger lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Xolo or not.
Granger lands a shoulder strike.
Granger is pushing Xolo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Xolo tries to pull guard but Granger holds him up against the cage and eventually Xolo drops back down to his feet.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T2##BC2#
Granger manages to break the clinch.
Granger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Granger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A clash of legs there as Xolo blocks the low kick.
Xolo is looking for a counter combo.
Xolo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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!
Xolo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Xolo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Granger as he jumps to the side.
A right-left combo lands from Granger. #ROC2#
Xolo is rocked!#CL2#
Granger closes the distance and clinches.
Oh Xolo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Granger is pushing Xolo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Xolo takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Granger lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Granger.
Xolo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Granger to keep the fight standing.
Granger content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Xolo tries to pull guard but Granger forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Xolo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Granger walks away with a smile on his face. Xolo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Granger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Xolo is breathing heavily.
Granger connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Xolo to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Granger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Heath Granger!
A victorious Heath Granger thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
DFC Asylum 8
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Xolo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Churchill sprawls well. Churchill wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Xolo gets slowly back to his feet.
Xolo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Churchill sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Churchill feinted with a counter takedown.
Xolo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Churchill scores with a jab to the jaw.
Churchill scores with a nice head shot.
Churchill with a jab.
Xolo walks into a jab.
Xolo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Churchill lands an impressive looking overhand right. Xolo doesn't seem phased though.
Avery Churchill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xolo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Xolo darts in looking for a takedown but Churchill gets double underhooks and turns Xolo into the cage.
Avery Churchill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Axe Xolo.
Churchill lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Churchill misses with a hook. Xolo ducked under it nicely.
Churchill bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Xolo walks into a left hand.
Churchill definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Xolo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Churchill displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Xolo.
Churchill drops down looking for a counter takedown but Xolo sprawls and moves away.
Xolo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Churchill as he avoids it easily.
Xolo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Churchill counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Churchill is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Xolo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Xolo looks winded!
Xolo wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Churchill in particular looking to stall.
Churchill works his way into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Churchill taking a breather here.
Churchill continues to stall.
Churchill'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.#T3#
Churchill gets to mount! Xolo was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Churchill content just to control the position here. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
More hug and hope from Churchill.
Churchill scoring with strikes but Xolo is staying in there.
Xolo is looking to improve his position but Churchill isn't that keen on the idea.
Churchill tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Xolo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Churchill working Xolo over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avery Churchill dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Xolo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Churchill as he jumps to the side.
Churchill lands a nice shot that snaps Xolo's head back.
Xolo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Churchill punishes Xolo's body with a nice straight punch.
Churchill lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Xolo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Churchill.
Churchill misses with a straight right.
Churchill sets himself, and Xolo steps forward looking for the clinch! Churchill avoids it this time.
Xolo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab from Churchill misses.
Churchill lands a head shot.
Axe Xolo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Churchill as Xolo shoots in.
Churchill feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Xolos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Churchill misses with a hook. Xolo ducked under it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Churchill throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Xolo.#T1#
Churchill loads up on a big right hand but Xolo slips the punch.
Xolo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Churchill to score with a decent uppercut.
Avery Churchill is winning the standup battle so far.
Churchill throws an overhand right that lands on Xolo's shoulder, as Xolo tries to avoid the shot.
Churchill throws a hook but Xolo avoids it easily.
Xolo thinks about the counter body kick.
Xolo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Churchill.
Avery Churchill is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Churchill punishes Xolo's body with a nice straight punch.
Xolo moves away from the strike by Churchill.
Churchill just misses with a punch to the body.
Xolo fails with the takedown.
Churchill tries to counter with a takedown but Xolo is quick to defend against it.
Avery Churchill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Axe Xolo.
Churchill throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Xolo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Xolo blocks a jab.
Jab by Churchill.
Xolo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Churchill.
Churchill loads up on a big right hand but Xolo slips the punch.#T2#
Xolo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Churchill connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Churchill tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xolo was well out of range. Poor timing from Churchill.
Churchill misses with an uppercut. Xolo saw that one coming.
Xolo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Churchill sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Xolo somewhat.
Churchill scores with a decent looking hook.
Churchill lands a slapping body shot.
Churchill is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xolo can do to turn this around?
Xolo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Churchill misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Xolo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Churchill pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Xolo is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Churchill uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Xolo has time to react.#T3#
Xolo misses with a wild body shot.
Xolo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Churchill.
Churchill pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Xolo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Churchill lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Xolo shoots in looking for a takedown. Churchill tries to sprawl out of it but Xolo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Churchill manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Churchill connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Xolo's hands.
Xolo defending well as Churchill loads up on a big left hand.
Xolo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Churchill.
The fighters circling - Churchill throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Churchill scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Xolo slips a straight right by Churchill.
Churchill throws a lazy right hand but Xolo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Churchill cracks Xolo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Xolo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A telegraphed right hand from Churchill misses the target.
Xolo moves away from the strike by Churchill.
A telegraphed right hand from Churchill misses the target.
Churchill lands with a nice body punch.
Churchill connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Churchill misses with a straight left.
Xolo is trying desperately to land a takedown but Churchill is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Xolo.
Churchill lands a head shot.
Churchill throws a jab when Xolo was well out of range.
Churchill throws a lazy right hand but Xolo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Churchill cracks Xolo with a good jab.
Churchill punishes Xolo's body with a nice straight punch.
Churchill misses the jab.
Churchill misses with a straight left.
Xolo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Churchill tries to avoid it but Xolo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Churchill to the ground. Churchill escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avery Churchill dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Xolo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Churchill throws out the jab.
Churchill is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xolo.
No luck for Xolo with that takedown attempt.
Xolo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Churchill avoids it really well and circles away.
Churchill drops down looking for a counter takedown but Xolo sprawls and moves away.
Xolo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Churchill.
Churchill jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Xolo staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Xolo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xolo shoots in and drives through. Churchill sprawls well.
Churchill half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Avery Churchill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Axe Xolo.
The fighters circling - Churchill throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Churchill moves into range and connects with a jab.
Churchill works the jab nicely.
Xolo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Churchill takes a swing at Xolo's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Churchill lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Xolo takes one on the button.
Churchill looks to land a left hand but Xolo moved out of range nicely.
Xolo slips a jab from Churchill.
A jab from Churchill misses.
Xolo looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
No luck for Xolo with that takedown attempt.
Churchill fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Xolo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Churchill thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xolo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Xolo slips a jab from Churchill.
A countering left hand to the body from Xolo misses.
Churchill thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xolo shoots for a takedown but Churchill saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Churchill jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Churchill throws a shot from downtown. Xolo moves away and avoids it.
Avery Churchill is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Xolo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Churchill.
Xolo looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Xolo.
Churchill throws a shot from downtown. Xolo moves away and avoids it.
Churchill misses with a straight left.
Churchill is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#TD2#
Xolo gets a double leg takedown into Churchill's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xolo wants to pass the guard but Churchill is keeping the position.
Churchill controlling Xolo's posture. #T3#
Churchill has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Xolo has passed into side control.
Churchill can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Churchill is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Churchill is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Xolo wants to pass the guard but Churchill is defending well.
Xolo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Xolo is looking for a kimura here.
Churchill wants to get back to full guard.#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 fight!
Avery Churchill showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Churchill 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:26
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avery Churchill!
Avery Churchill took some time post fight to say the following; 'I'm only warmin' up!'.
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Event:
DFC Asylum 5
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Xolo with a poor takedown #CL2#
and OQuinn counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by OQuinn.
Xolo tries to pull guard but OQuinn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
OQuinn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from OQuinn.
Nice elbow from OQuinn.
OQuinn has Xolo pushed against the cage.
OQuinn has Xolo pressed against the cage.
#BC2#
OQuinn manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OQuinn cracks Xolo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Xolo fails to land the takedown.
OQuinn tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Axe Xolo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OQuinn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Xolo. Xolo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Xolo shoots for a takedown but OQuinn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Xolo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and OQuinn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Xolo thinking.
Xolo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling OQuinn to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
OQuinn moves into the clinch successfully.
OQuinn stalling in the clinch.
Xolo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables OQuinn to keep the fight standing.
OQuinn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
OQuinn leaning against his opponent.
Xolo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T2#
OQuinn lands an elbow inside.
Still in the clinch, OQuinn scores with a nice short uppercut.
OQuinn's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Xolo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
OQuinn is struggling to control the position.
Nice elbow from OQuinn. #T3#
A left hand lands to the body for OQuinn.
OQuinn's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on OQuinn's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
OQuinn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
OQuinn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Xolo's defenses.
OQuinn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Xolos head. #ROC2#
Xolo is rocked!
OQuinn throws a big uppercut that drops Xolo! More strikes from OQuinn and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Xolo lies dazed against the cage as OQuinn celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien OQuinn!
Damien OQuinn 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:
DFC Asylum 2
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Xolo needs to keep his hands up - MacManus had a free shot at his head there.
Xolo closes this distance looking for a takedown but MacManus circles away.#CL#
MacManus clinches with his opponent.
Xolo is trying to pull guard but MacManus turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
MacManus manages to break the clinch.
Xolo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
MacManus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
MacManus plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL#
MacManus moves into the clinch.
MacManus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Xolo's efforts to push away.
MacManus tries to land knees in the clinch but Xolo avoids the damage to the body.
MacManus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Xolo fails to pull guard.
Murphy MacManus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Axe Xolo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacManus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Xolo.
The referee calls for MacManus to work.
MacManus gets through Xolo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
MacManus leaning against his opponent.
MacManus is stalling here.
Still in the clinch, MacManus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Xolo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. MacManus seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Xolo can turn it around.
MacManus slows down the pace here.
MacManus is leaning against Xolo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
MacManus stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
MacManus displaying some good clinch control by pressing Xolo up against the cage.
MacManus seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Murphy MacManus.
MacManus looks to land a body kick but Xolo moved away.
Murphy MacManus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xolo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says MacManus as he avoids it easily.
MacManus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Xolo. #T2#
MacManus lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
MacManus thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Xolo if he has to take too many more of those.
Xolo with a poor takedown
and MacManus counters with a right hand to the body.
Xolo looks winded!
Xolo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts MacManus as he jumps to the side.
A slapping leg kick lands for MacManus.
MacManus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by MacManus.
MacManus shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Xolo eats them both and turns towards MacManus to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from MacManus. Xolo shrugs it off though.
MacManus throws a series of strikes that have Xolo backpedaling.
#ROC#
Xolo is rocked!
MacManus lands a big right hook! Xolo looks hurt but is still standing! MacManus lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Xolo falls down and MacManus dives in with a huge hammer fist! Xolo's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and MacManus runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Murphy MacManus!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 29, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Xolo scores with a takedown into Simpson's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Xolo looking to pass the guard.
Xolo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Simpson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Xolo controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Xolo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Simpson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1##SUB#
Xolo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Simpson, who protects the arm well.
Simpson trying to remain calm as Xolo controls from the top position.
Simpson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Xolo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Xolo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Xolo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Xolo tries to move to mount but Simpson blocks the move with his legs.
Xolo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Xolo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Simpson has escaped the position, nice work there. #SU#
Xolo decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Simpson as Xolo shoots in.
Simpson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Xolo walks into a stiff left hand from Simpson.
Simpson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sid Simpson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simpson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T3#
Simpson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Xolo momentarily.
Xolo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Simpson avoids it really well and circles away.
Simpson lands with a shot to the body.
Simpson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Xolo. Xolo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Simpson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Simpson throws a low kick, looking for Xolo's leg but Xolo calmly moves out of range.
Xolo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Simpson is fending him off so far but Xolo persists. Nope, Simpson circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Axe Xolo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simpson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
so Xolo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xolo is breathing heavily.
Xolo forces his way into half guard.#T4#
Simpson is looking to get back to full guard here but Xolo has managed to pass to side control instead.
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!
Simpson looking for a sweep but Xolo has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Xolo controlling from mount.
Xolo is looking to stand but Simpson has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Simpson can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Axe Xolo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Xolo moves out of range of the leg kick from Simpson.
Simpson lands a really nice looking cross but Xolo seems unphased.
Xolo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Simpson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Xolo gets a double leg takedown into Simpson's guard.
Xolo tries to free his leg and advance position but Simpson is retaining full guard.
Xolo pushing down on Simpson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Xolo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Xolo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Simpson defends it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Simpson is trying to control but Xolo manages to pass to mount!
Simpson tries to hold on but Xolo postures up.
Simpson stops Xolo from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Xolo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Xolo fails to move to back control. #SUB#
Simpson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Xolo.
Simpson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Simpson manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T3##SUB#
Xolo is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Simpson to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Xolo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simpson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Xolo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Simpson trying to control the position from guard on top but Xolo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB#
Simpson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Xolo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Simpson has managed to get both his arms back between Xolo's legs - danger averted.
Xolo keeping moving, preventing Simpson from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Xolo is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Simpson rolls with it to try and escape but Xolo cranks on the arm and Simpson is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Axe Xolo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Xolo slips under a jab from Longmire.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Longmire has knocked Xolo down with a huge combo! Longmire steps away and waves a wobbly Xolo back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Xolo is rocked!
Longmire leaves Xolo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Longmire misses the target.
Xolo is still on wobbly legs! Can Longmire finish him?
Longmire drops Xolo with a huge uppercut! Xolo drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Longmire is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Longmire!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Xolo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Owet but Owet pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Owet stuffs the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Owet as Xolo shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Axe Xolo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Owet throws a series of punches but Xolo avoids them all with ease.
Xolo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Xolo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Owet lands a jab-cross combination.
Nok Yu Owet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Owet stuns Xolo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xolo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Owet.
No luck for Xolo with that takedown attempt.
Owet's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Owet duly obliges. #T1##TD#
Xolo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Owet tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #SUB#
Xolo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Owet tries to buck Xolo off so he can stand up but Xolo has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Owet falls backwards, slamming Xolo to the mat but Xolo holds on tight! Owet is forced to tap and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Axe Xolo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Bushman tries to clinch up#TD#
and Xolo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bushman's guard.
Xolo advances to half guard.
Bushman pushes Xolo off looking to stand but Xolo dives back in and keeps control.
Bushman trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Xolo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Xolo is taking a breather. Bushman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bushman tries to get to full guard but Xolo has control of the leg.
Bushman trying to control here.
#T1#
Xolo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bushman is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Xolo maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Bushman could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Xolo has cracked it and Bushman is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Xolo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Axe Xolo!
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