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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Grade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Royce Grade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grade looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Charles attempts a counter takedown but Grade avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Grade closes the distance and clinches.
Charles'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.
Grade has had enough of the clinch but Charles keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grade tries a knee to the head but Charles blocks it.
Charles holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T1##TD#
Charles jumps into guard, dragging Grade to the mat.
Charles is pulling down on Grade's head to control his posture.
Grade makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Charles knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Grade on the ground.
Grade wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving.
Grade throws a big right hand that misses.
Charles has control of Grade's left arm, preventing Grade from doing any damage.
Grade throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Charles is pulling down on Grade's head. It's preventing any offense from Grade, at least for the moment.
Grade is pushing down on Charles's leg trying to pass to half guard. Charles is fighting to maintain full guard but Grade has managed to sneak the leg through.
Grade has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Charles gets back to full guard.
Grade lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Charles keeping full guard, as Grade tries to pass.
Charles looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Grade wants to stand but Charles has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Charles pulls Grade in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Grade shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Charles pinned against the cage. Charles gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Charles feinted with a counter takedown.
A clash of legs there as Grade blocks the low kick.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Grade changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Charles tries to avoid it but Grade manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Charles to the ground. Charles escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Charles attempts a counter takedown but Grade avoids it well and moves away.
Mike Charles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Grade.
Grade shoots in looking for a takedown. Charles tries to sprawl out of it but Grade keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Charles manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Grade clinches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grade tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Charles smiles and moves away.
Grade looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Charles appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Grade tries for a takedown but Charles circles away easily#TD#
and Charles counters with a single leg into guard. Grade didn't expect that.
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 Mike Charles will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Charles leaves Grade with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Charles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grade was well out of range. Poor timing from Charles.#TD2#
Grade looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Charles keeping control of the position.
Grade wants to stand up but Charles has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles wants to improve his position but Grade is controlling well.
Charles is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gorilla Warfare MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T1#
Grade wants to free his trapped foot but Charles is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Charles is looking for a sweep. Grade is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Charles has his hands clasped together around Grade's back. He's all about the action.
Royce Grade has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Charles is defending against the submission attempts here by Grade.
Charles is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Charles preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Charles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grade tries to score a power double leg takedown but Charles sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grade somewhat.
Charles feinted with a counter takedown.
Grade tries to clinch up but Charles circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
Grade has a takedown stuffed.
Mike Charles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Grade.
Charles tries to land a front kick but Grade steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Grade will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Grade is trying hard to land a takedown here. Charles sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Grade is breathing heavily.
Grade tries for a takedown but Charles sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Grade tries to close the distance and clinch up but Charles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Royce Grade is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grade tries for a takedown but Charles sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Grade tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Charles manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Charles will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Grade throws a body shot but no joy.
Grade is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Charles throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Charles tried to score with a low kick but Grade checks it.
Grade shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Charles as he avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Charles. No joy for Grade on that attempt.
Charles attempts a counter takedown but Grade avoids it well and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grade checks a leg kick.
Charles keeps the fight on the outside.
Grade moves out of range of the body kick from Charles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Charles dominated that second round.
That's time! Charles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Grade throws a head kick that misses.
Grade tries for a takedown but Charles sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Charles feinted with a counter takedown.
No luck for Grade with that takedown attempt.
Charles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grade looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mike Charles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Grade.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Charles tries to counter with a takedown but Grade is quick to defend against it.
Grade takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grade throws a head kick but Charles moves out of range.
Charles appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Charles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Charles fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Grade checks it well.
Charles swats away the attempt to clinch by Grade.
Charles misses with a body shot.
Grade only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Charles moves out of range of the leg kick from Grade.
Charles throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Grade shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Charles but Charles pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Charles appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Charles. No joy for Grade on that attempt.
Mike Charles is winning the standup battle so far.#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.
Grade misses with a double jab.
Charles changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Grade fails to land the takedown.
Charles drops down looking for a counter takedown but Grade sprawls and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Charles. Grade does a little dance to reset his feet.
Charles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grade.
Charles throws a body punch but Grade moves out of range.
Charles just misses with a punch to the body.
Charles is looking to wear down Grade with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Grade shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Charles sprawls well. Charles wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Grade gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Charles defending well as Grade loads up on a big left hand.
Grade tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Charles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Charles feinted with a counter takedown.
A leg kick checked by Grade.
Charles misses with a low kick.
Grade shoots in looking for a takedown but Charles manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Grade's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Charles drives through and clinches with Grade against the cage.
#BC#
Charles's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grade tries to close the distance and clinch but Charles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Grade fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Grade tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Charles defends well and Grade ends up having to push Charles into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Charles shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Charles showed some decent athleticism there.
Charles is taking a breather. Grade 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Charles wants to pass to mount but Grade is defending the position.
Royce Grade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Charles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Charles works his way into full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Charles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Charles, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Charles!
Mike Charles very nearly forgot to thank Sully's Bar & Grill amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
AFE: Start
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Yakuza throws a head kick that misses.
Yakuza looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Yakuza blocks a head kick by Grade.
Ichi Yakuza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grade avoids the head kick by Yakuza.
Grade tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Yakuza.
Yakuza checks a leg kick.
Yakuza throws a counter combo.#CL#
Grade takes the fight into the clinch.
Yakuza tries to break free but Grade pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Grade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grade really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Yakuza enables Grade to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Yakuza manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Grade content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SU#
Grade gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Yakuza throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Grade was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD#
Grade changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Yakuza looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grade just content to control the position. #T1##SU#
Grade has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL#
Yakuza tries to keep at a distance but Grade has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yakuza has had enough of the clinch but Grade keeps him there for the moment.
Yakuza is trying to break the clinch but Grade has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Yakuza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yakuza tries a head kick but it misses.
#T2##TD#
Grade closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Grade lands in his opponent's guard.
Grade's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Grade seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Yakuza for as long as he can get away with.#SU#
Grade stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Grade bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Grade lands some shots froms side control.#SU#
Grade stands up. #T3##TD#
Grade fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Yakuza sprawls well initially but Grade persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Grade looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Well, if Grade 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.
#SU#
Grade stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T4##CL#
Grade gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Grade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grade throws a head kick that misses.
Yakuza swats away the attempt to clinch by Grade.#TD#
Yakuza gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Grade to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Yakuza wants to stand up but Grade is controlling him. #SUB#
Grade is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce Grade dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Yakuza throws a sloppy head kick and Grade moves out of range easily.
Grade drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yakuza sprawls and moves away.
Grade throws a nice looking combination but Yakuza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yakuza plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Grade is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yakuza can do to turn this around?#TD#
Grade shoots in and gets a takedown into Yakuza's guard.
Yakuza being controlled here, momentarily.
Grade has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grade is pushing down on Yakuza's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yakuza is fighting to maintain full guard but Grade has managed to sneak the leg through.
Yakuza is breathing heavily.
Grade slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Grade wants to free his trapped foot but Yakuza is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Yakuza is defending against the submission attempts here by Grade.
Grade lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Grade drops an elbow to the side of Yakuza's head.
Well, if Grade 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grade wants to free his trapped foot but Yakuza is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Grade is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Grade takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Grade 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.
Grade drops an elbow to the side of Yakuza's head.
Grade performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL#
Grade takes the fight into the clinch.
Yakuza looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Grade stalls.
Yakuza has had enough of the clinch but Grade keeps him there for the moment.
Yakuza is looking to break free of the clinch but Grade has double underhooks.
Yakuza is trying to break the clinch but Grade has him pressed against the cage.
Grade tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yakuza is trying to break the clinch but Grade is controlling him.#BC#
Grade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Royce Grade is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Grade looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Grade scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce Grade dominated that second round.
That's time! Grade's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Yakuza checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yakuza misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Yakuza tries to keep at a distance but Grade has taken the fight into the clinch.
Grade has Yakuza pressed against the cage, preventing Yakuza from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Grade has Yakuza pressed against the cage, preventing Yakuza from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Grade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Grade pushes Yakuza up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Grade has picked Yakuza up - he's going for a ride! Grade dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Yakuza pushes Grade off but Grade dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grade working the ground and pound.
Yakuza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grade content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T1#
Grade working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on Yakuza's face as Grade controls the position. #SUB#
Grade looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Grade will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Grade in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Yakuza is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Royce Grade!
Ichi Yakuza was interviewed post fight and said 'This has not been honorable. Seppuku!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Lawson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lawson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lawson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grade avoids the head kick by Lawson.
Crunch! Lawson slams his shin into Grade's torso.
Lawson throws a head kick that misses.
Lawson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lawson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grade throws a wild body kick that Lawson sees coming a mile off.
Lawson misses with a head kick.
Lawson throws a sloppy head kick and Grade moves out of range easily.
Grade is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lawson throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Grade looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lawson throws a head kick but Grade moves out of range.
#TD2#
Grade gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grade wants to free his trapped foot but Lawson is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Grade passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lawson!
Grade can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lawson is looking to escape.
Lawson is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Grade is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Grade landing shots from mount. #SUB2#
Grade working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Lawson turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Grade off and cradles Lawson's limp body as Grade celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Royce Grade!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 07, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Camacho moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Camacho pulls Grade into guard.
Camacho wants to get back to his feet but Grade is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Grade controls from within his opponent's guard.
Grade's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Grade passes Camacho's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho looks like he's trying to stand up.
Grade controlling the pace. #T1#
Camacho knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Grade on the ground.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Grade is looking to break free of the clinch but Camacho has double underhooks.
Camacho fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Camacho jumps guard but Grade stands there with Camacho around his waist. Camacho gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Grade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Camacho forces Grade back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Grade gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Camacho manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Grade misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Camacho counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T3#
Camacho preventing the sweep.
Camacho really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Grade bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Camacho's guard. #REVB#
Camacho has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Grade has passed into side control.
Grade passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Camacho!
Grade prevents Camacho from getting the reversal.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grade scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Grade scoring with strikes but Camacho is staying in there.
Grade is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Camacho can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Grade controlling his opponent. #T4#
Camacho taking shots to the head. #ROC2#
Camacho is rocked!
The referee warns Camacho that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Oh Camacho is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grade controlling from mount.
Grade drops a big elbow. That's hurt Camacho! More shots from Grade and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Royce Grade!
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