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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 12, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Baker gets a takedown into half guard.
Cavanaugh is breathing heavily.
Baker moves into full mount! Cavanaugh won't be happy about that!
Baker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SU2#
Baker stands up from mount. Strange move.
Baker shoots in but Cavanaugh avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cavanaugh tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Baker manages to circle out of the way.
Baker shoots for a takedown but Cavanaugh saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Baker darts in looking for a takedown but Cavanaugh gets double underhooks and turns Baker into the cage.
Charlie Cavanaugh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Baker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cavanaugh slaps away a takedown attempt from Baker, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Baker closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Baker lands in his opponent's guard.
Baker 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Cavanaugh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Baker postures up.
#SU2#
Baker stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Baker feints and then cracks Cavanaugh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cavanaugh down. #TD2#
Baker drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cavanaugh tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T2#
Baker controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Baker looking to secure an arm triangle but Cavanaugh defends it well. #SUB2#
Baker looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Cavanaugh definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SU2#
Baker is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #T3#
Baker closes the distance and clinches up with Cavanaugh, looking for a takedown. Baker pushes Cavanaugh against the cage but Cavanaugh circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Baker fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Baker shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cavanaugh manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Baker is standing up over Cavanaugh. Cavanaugh looks to escape but Baker dives into side control.
#REVR#
Baker advances to mount.
Cavanaugh is desperately trying to improve his position but Baker has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Baker trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SU2#
Baker gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Baker shoots in looking for a takedown. Cavanaugh tries to sprawl out of it but Baker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cavanaugh manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Baker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Baker.
Baker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cavanaugh as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Baker dominated that 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.
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Baker.
Cavanaugh changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cavanaugh shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Baker pinned against the cage. Baker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Baker drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Baker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cavanaugh, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cavanaugh gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Baker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cavanaugh is looking to escape.
Baker lands a big shot there that rocks Cavanaugh but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#SU2#
Baker stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Baker shoots in but no luck this time.
Baker dives in for a single leg takedown but Cavanaugh sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Charlie Cavanaugh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Baker.#TD2#
Baker closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cavanaugh wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.#T2##SUB2#
Baker is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cavanaugh knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Baker slows the pace down.
Baker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cavanaugh keeps working. #SUB2#
Baker tries for a kimura but Cavanaugh is defending well. #T3#
Baker moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Baker trying to control the action but Cavanaugh is working from the bottom.
Baker is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Baker has an Americana. Cavanaugh didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Baker is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Baker hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Paul Baker!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Cavanaugh doesn't manage to clinch there - Kontos circles away.
Cavanaugh will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Kontos shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cavanaugh is trying to defend but Kontos finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cavanaugh is trying to stand back up but Kontos is controlling him
Kontos is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kontos could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kontos lands strikes from half guard.
Kontos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cavanaugh on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kontos performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cavanaugh tries to roll over but Kontos keeps him under control.#T1#
Still in half guard, Kontos seems content to control.
Kontos scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kontos slows the pace down in half guard.
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. Kontos connects with a nice short shot to Cavanaugh's temple.
Cavanaugh is controlling Kontos's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kontos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kontos'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cavanaugh on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cavanaugh looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kontos controlling the action here.
Nice strikes from Kontos there.
Kontos is controlling the pace.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kontos scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kontos is taking a breather. Cavanaugh 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.#T3##SUB2#
Cavanaugh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kontos winds up and cracks Cavanaugh with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kontos controlling the action here.
Ground and pound from Kontos.
Kontos keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kontos is nestled in close to Cavanaugh, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kontos is nestled in close to Cavanaugh, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kontos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cavanaugh on the ground.
Kontos slips a nice elbow through Cavanaugh's hands, connecting with Cavanaugh's forehead.
Kontos working the head and body with strikes.
Kontos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
Kontos lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Cavanaugh! More strikes land and this one is all over! Kontos jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stelio Kontos!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Golden fails with the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cavanaugh! But no joy.
Cavanaugh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Golden counters with a one-two to the body.
Cavanaugh doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Golden counters with a straight right hand.
A solid body kick from Golden.
Golden shoots in looking for a takedown. Cavanaugh tries to sprawl out of it but Golden keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cavanaugh manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Golden!
#TD2#
Cavanaugh is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Golden's half guard.#T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cavanaugh in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cavanaugh is trying to control the action in half guard but Golden is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Golden could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cavanaugh looks to land a strike but Golden avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Golden is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cavanaugh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Golden works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cavanaugh sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Cavanaugh avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cavanaugh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Golden works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cavanaugh won't allow Golden to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Golden as Cavanaugh shoots in.
Marc Golden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Cavanaugh.
Cavanaugh fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Golden connects with a high kick.
Cavanaugh shoots in but Golden avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Golden is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cavanaugh.
Charlie Cavanaugh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Golden avoids the head kick by Cavanaugh.
Cavanaugh misses with an attempted mid kick.
Golden changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Golden lands a nice shot to the body.
Cavanaugh throws a half hearted mid kick.
Golden dives in for a single leg takedown but Cavanaugh sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cavanaugh tries to counter with a clinch but Golden shakes him off and moves away.#T4##CL2#
Cavanaugh moves into the clinch.
Golden manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cavanaugh can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Golden decides to pull guard.
Cavanaugh pushes down on Golden's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Golden is trying to stand up here but Cavanaugh is controlling him well.
Well, if Cavanaugh 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Golden dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Cavanaugh has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cavanaugh there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Cavanaugh rushes Golden and presses him up against the cage.
Cavanaugh is stalling here.
Cavanaugh tries to break the clinch but Golden is controlling the position.
Cavanaugh wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Cavanaugh's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cavanaugh tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Golden avoids it.
Golden is trying to pull guard but Cavanaugh has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Cavanaugh has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Golden has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cavanaugh uses from the top position.
Golden keeping moving, preventing Cavanaugh from controlling successfully.
Cavanaugh content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SU2#
Cavanaugh stands and steps away. Golden gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Golden throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CL2#
Cavanaugh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Golden, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Cavanaugh pulls guard.
Golden has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Cavanaugh looking for a triangle here. Golden is fighting it but it looks tight! Cavanaugh pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Golden is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Charlie Cavanaugh!
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