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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Whitaker shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ground and pound from Whitaker. #SUB#
Whitaker 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.
Whitaker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rome trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Whitaker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Whitaker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Whitaker is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1#
Whitaker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rome has hold of Whitaker's hands but Whitaker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Whitaker controlling the action here.
Whitaker lands strikes from half guard.
Whitaker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rome looks winded!
Nice strikes from Whitaker there.
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. Whitaker connects with a nice short shot to Rome's temple.
Whitaker working over Rome with some ground and pound. Rome looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Whitaker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rome has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Whitaker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Whitaker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Whitaker is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Whitaker there.
Whitaker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rome wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whitaker working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SU#
Whitaker escapes and gets back to his feet.
Rome has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Whitaker is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Rome swings away with a body shot that misses
and Whitaker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Whitaker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Whitaker gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Whitaker is working Rome over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Whitaker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rome's head.#T3##SUB#
Whitaker drops back looking for a leg! Rome is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rome manages to kick Whitaker off! Whitaker jumps back into Rome's guard.
Whitaker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Whitaker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Whitaker working some strikes from top position.
Whitaker stands up over Rome, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Whitaker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Whitaker scoring with punches to the head and body.
Whitaker lands a couple of elbows.
Whitaker connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC#
Rome is rocked!
Whitaker scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rome is still in real trouble! Can Whitaker finish him?
Whitaker chips away with some ground and pound.
Whitaker stands up over Rome, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Whitaker landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Whitaker landing some decent shots from guard.
Whitaker scoring with some ground and pound.
Whitaker with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Whitaker drops back looking for a leg! Rome is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rome manages to kick Whitaker off! Whitaker jumps back into Rome's guard.
Whitaker works over Rome with some ground and pound from guard.
Whitaker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Whitaker landing with the ground and pound.
Whitaker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Whitaker distracts Rome with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Whitaker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Whitaker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rome on the ground.
Whitaker stands up over Rome, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
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!
Whitaker scoring with some ground and pound.
Whitaker connects with a couple of short punches.
Whitaker scoring with some ground and pound.
Rome has momentary wrist control but Whitaker slips an elbow through the middle.
Whitaker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marion Whitaker dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Whitaker drives through with a takedown into Rome's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Whitaker chips away with some ground and pound.#SU#
Whitaker decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rome, up you get!
Rome throws a lazy uppercut
and Whitaker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rome thinking.
Jay Rome seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rome looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Whitaker counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rome won't be happy with that.
Whitaker lands a few punches from side control.
Rome is trying to get back to half guard.
Whitaker in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whitaker lands a decent elbow from side control.
Marion Whitaker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Whitaker has an Americana. Rome didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Whitaker is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Whitaker hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Marion Whitaker!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2016 |
#R1#
A combination from Rome does no damage. #TD#
Malone closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Malone stops Rome from getting back to his feet.
Rome tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Malone has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Malone moves to the back position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rome rolls, trying to escape but Malone keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Rome defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Malone's arms.
Rome trying to control the hands but Malone breaks the grip. #T1#
I really don't envy Rome right now.
#SUB#
Malone patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Malone is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Malone working for a choke but Rome is defending well.
Rome is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Malone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2##SUB#
Rome showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Malone is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Rome defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Malone has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Rome wants to control his opponent's hands but Malone gets his hands free. #T3##SUB#
Malone has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Malone just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB#
Malone is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Rome defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Malone sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Rome taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aldo Malone!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Burks gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rome to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rome won't allow Burks to get back to his feet.
Rome trying to control but Burks is working from the bottom.
Burks has control of Rome's left arm, preventing Rome from doing any damage. #ES#
Burks manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Rome manages to pull guard.
Burks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Rome looking for subs off his back but Burks has passed one foot through into half guard.
Rome looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T1#
Burks is taking a breather. Rome 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.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Burks seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rome for as long as he can get away with.
Rome wants to sweep but Burks has passed to side control!
Rome tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Burks easily slips into full mount!
Burks content just to control the position here. #T3#
Rome keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Burks content just to control the position here.
Burks'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.#SUB#
Burks looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Burks controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Burks dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Burks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rome manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Rome has closed the distance and engaged Burks in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rome.#BC#
Burks manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Rome feints and as Burks raises his hands in defense, Rome changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Burks wriggles free and stands up. #CL2#
Rome takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rome blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Burks avoiding damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Burks.
Rome on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T1#
Burks pressing his opponent against the cage.
Burks is looking to control Rome's arms but Rome gets an underhook and turns him. Now Burks has his back to the cage.
Rome is trying to break free.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Burks manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#TD2#
Rome manages to pull guard.
Burks stays in close to Rome's body and controls the position.
Rome is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Burks slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rome is trying to keep Burks in close.
Burks stopping the sweep attempt from Rome.
Burks stays in close to Rome's body and controls the position.
Rome wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rome is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Rome shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rome was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Burks throws Rome to one side and escapes!#T3##TD#
Burks shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Burks was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rome wants to get back to his feet but Burks is dominant here and he's now got Rome's back!
Burks trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Rome doesn't escape. #SUB#
Burks working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burks biding his time, controlling Rome. #T4##SUB#
Burks patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Burks is working for a rear naked choke. Rome is not defending it well and Burks has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Rome refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Rome's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gordon Burks!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 06, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Stuart drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stuart cracks Rome with a solid left hand.
Rome 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.
Rome wants to stand but Stuart is controlling the position.
Stuart has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stuart is looking to work some ground and pound but Rome has wrist control.
Rome is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rome controls Stuart momentarily but Stuart frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rome is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stuart throwing strikes from guard but Rome blocks nicely. #T1#
Stuart trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stuart working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rome tries for a takedown but Stuart sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Stuart drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Stuart working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rome wants to sweep here but Stuart controlling him for the moment.
Stuart scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rome is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2##SUB#
Stuart drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rome looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rome looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rome! #REVB#
Stuart is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rome off and has taken his back!
Stuart connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Rome to escape the position.
#SUB#
Rome showing good submission defense here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stuart controlling the position well here. Rome rolled but Stuart kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T3#
Stuart throws a series of strikes and Rome wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Stuart avoids the attempt from Rome to control.
Stuart lands a nice shot to the head.
Rome wants to control but Stuart is having none of it.
Rome really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#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.
Stuart working Rome over with strikes here.
Stuart fails to move to back control.
Rome tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rome looks winded!
Stuart raining down shots from the mount!
Stuart looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rome is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chang Stuart dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rome tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stuart sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rome somewhat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stuart. #TD#
Stuart shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Stuart looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stuart controlling the pace. #T1##SUB#
Stuart is trying to work for a kimura but Rome is defending well.
Stuart is thwarting Rome's attempts to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stuart lands a nice short elbow.
Rome is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Stuart is working for a kimura but Rome is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rome wants to improve his position but Stuart is controlling well.
#SUB#
Stuart is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rome defends it well. #SUB#
Stuart is working for a kimura but Rome is defending it quite comfortably.
Stuart throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rome to regain full guard.
Stuart might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Rome working a defensive guard but Stuart passes into half guard.
Stuart missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rome is looking to control Stuart's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rome avoid being mounted?
Rome is breathing heavily.
Stuart sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rome is looking for a sweep. Stuart is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jay Rome seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rome displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rome shoots in and drives through. Stuart sprawls well.#TD#
Stuart fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rome sprawls well initially but Stuart persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SU#
Stuart decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #CL#
Rome gets tackled into the cage by Stuart. Stuart maintains the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stuart tries to pull guard but Rome forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Stuart jumps guard and drags Rome to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Stuart trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chang Stuart 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#
Nice takedown defense from Rome. No joy for Stuart on that attempt. #TD2#
Rome closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rome lands in his opponent's guard.
Rome stands and throws Stuart's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Stuart is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rome can do to turn this around?
Stuart is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An elbow from Rome crashes against the mat.
The strikes coming from Rome are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T1#
Stuart controls the position for a moment.
Rome wants to control for a moment but Stuart uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Stuart trying to control here.
Rome works his way into full mount!
Rome takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stuart tries to lock up and control but Rome gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chang Stuart overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rome wants to control the pace but Stuart is squirming around nicely.
Stuart bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Stuart wants to stand but Rome has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3#
Rome working a defensive guard here.
Rome wants to control but Stuart passes easily into half guard.
Rome trying to control from the bottom.
Stuart lands strikes from half guard.
Stuart lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Stuart drops an elbow to the side of Rome's head. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stuart working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Stuart is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rome is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stuart throwing shots but Rome is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chang Stuart.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stuart, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chang Stuart!
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