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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Battle scores with a one two! Gray had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Battle really is a fat lump.#TD2#
Gray closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Battle quickly recovers to half guard.
Battle wants to control but Gray is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Battle wants to stand back up but Gray manages to pass into side control.
Battle is looking for a sweep.
Gray slows the pace down.
Battle is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
A lull in the action here.
Gray wants to control but Battle is keeping him busy.
Battle pushes Gray away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gray gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Battle is trying to improve his position.
Gray trying to control the position but Battle is working away. #T1#
Gray lands a few punches from side control.
Gray tries to stand but Battle is controlling his head.
Battle is looking for a sweep.
Check out the look on Gray's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Gray is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
What's Battle going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Gray has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gray trying to control the action but Battle is working from the bottom.
Battle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Battle takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T2##SU2#
Gray decides to stand up, so the ref orders Battle to his feet. #TD2#
Gray shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Battle manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gray wants a takedown.
Gray tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Battle smiles and moves away.
#TD2#
Gray looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gray wants to control from the top but Battle keeps moving. #T3#
Gray prevents Battle from getting back to his feet.
Gray wants to control from the top but Battle keeps moving.
Gray connects with a couple of short punches.
Battle keeping moving, preventing Gray from controlling successfully.
Gray is in close to Battle's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Battle wants to stand up but Gray is controlling him.
Battle is adopting a defensive guard.
Gray trying to control the position from guard on top but Battle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gray keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Battle's head.
Gray trying to control the position from guard on top but Battle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Battle will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Gray is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Battle keeping moving, preventing Gray from controlling successfully.
Battle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gray engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Battle with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Gray dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Gray fails with the takedown
and Battle counters with a two punch combo.
Gray fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Gray closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Battle landing knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battle managing to block the knees to the body from Gray.
Gray tries to circle away but Battle has him pinned against the cage.
Battle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gray.#T1#
Battle effectively controlling the action here.
Battle is struggling to control the position.
Gray drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hipolito Battle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Gray.
Battle leaning his opponent against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Battle.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Battle lands a knee to the body.
Battle holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gray throws a head punch that misses.
Battle lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #TD2#
Gray works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES#
Battle is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Gray presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Battle lands a nice elbow.
Battle utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Battle stalls.
A bit of stalling here from Battle.
#T3#
Battle gets underhooks to prevent Gray's takedown attempt.
Gray tries to land knees in the clinch but Battle avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Battle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gray closes the distance and clinches up with Battle, looking for a takedown. Gray pushes Battle against the cage but Battle circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Gray fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Battle, pushing him back against the cage.
Battle avoiding damage.
Gray has had enough of the clinch but Battle keeps him there for the moment.
Battle tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gray smiles and moves away.
#T4##CL2#
Battle tries to keep at a distance but Gray has taken the fight into the clinch.
Battle avoids the elbow strike from Gray, against the cage.
Battle stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Battle tries to pull guard but Gray forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gray tries to stall but Battle uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Battle pressing his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hipolito Battle dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gray fails with the takedown.
Battle changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Battle gets a clinch.
Battle dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gray can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray wants to get back to striking at distance but Battle won't allow it.
Gray jumps guard but Battle turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gray is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Battle is defending well for now.
Battle displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gray up against the cage.#T1#
Battle lands a damaging elbow.
Battle blocks an uppercut.
Battle scores with a knee to the head.
Gray fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hipolito Battle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Gray.#BC#
Battle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Gray shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gray showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Battle makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Battle stalks Gray and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gray's face. Gray staggers backwards, shaken.#TD#
Battle fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gray sprawls well initially but Battle persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gray trying to control here.
Battle takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Battle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gray can do to turn this around?
Gray wants to get back to his feet.
Battle sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gray is looking to control Battle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gray avoid being mounted?#T3#
Gray is trying to stand up here but Battle is controlling him well.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Battle is controlling the pace.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gray shoots in for a double leg but Battle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Battle half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Gray closes the distance and pushes Battle back into the cage.#BC#
Battle manages to break the clinch.
Battle dives in for a single leg takedown but Gray sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Battle misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T4##CL2#
Gray has taken the fight to the clinch.
Battle tries to pull guard but Gray won't allow it.
Come on Battle - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Battle landing knees to the body.
Gray is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gray jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Battle walks away with a smile on his face. Gray gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gray shoots and misses #CL#
and Battle counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gray tries to break free but Battle pushes him back against the cage.
Gray can't break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hipolito Battle showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Battle has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hipolito Battle!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Battle defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Amirovic.
Battle wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Amirovic fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Battle clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battle gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Amirovic.
Hipolito Battle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jessica Amirovic.
Battle is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Amirovic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Battle prevents it.
#T1#
Battle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD#
Battle manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Battle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Amirovic is one step ahead there.
Amirovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Battle manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Amirovic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Battle smiles and moves away.
#TD#
Battle looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Amirovic tries to kick Battle off in order to stand up. Battle Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T2#
Battle could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Battle in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Battle just content to control the position.
Amirovic is looking for a sweep.
Battle slows the pace down. #T3#
Battle seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Amirovic for as long as he can get away with.
Amirovic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Battle creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The referee asks Battle politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Battle prefers to stall for the moment though.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Amirovic tries to improve position but can't.
Battle taking a breather here. #SU#
Battle stands up.
Jessica Amirovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amirovic gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Battle counters with a single leg into guard. Amirovic didn't expect that.
Battle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hipolito Battle dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Battle looks to land a combination. Amirovic sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Amirovic has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Battle counters by moving into the clinch.
Battle with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Battle leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battle is struggling to control the position.
A head punch on the inside from Amirovic fails to land.
Amirovic tries to pull guard but Battle won't allow it.
#T1#
Amirovic is trying to force a seperation but Battle has the dominant position.
Battle avoids a wild elbow strike from Amirovic.
Battle blocking some punches.
Amirovic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Battle breaks from the clinch.
Amirovic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Battle's head.
Battle leaves Amirovic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Battle appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hipolito Battle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jessica Amirovic.
No joy there for Battle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Amirovic lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Battle is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Amirovic.#T2#
Amirovic lands with a slapping head kick.
Amirovic is breathing heavily.
Nice sprawl there from Battle as Amirovic shoots in.
As Amirovic tries to get set, Battle tries to push him back and clinch up but Amirovic manages to avoid the attempt.
Amirovic takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Amirovic has Battle up against the cage in a clinch.
Amirovic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Battle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Amirovic clinches.
Battle utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T3#
Battle lands an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Battle - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Battle lands a shoulder strike.
Amirovic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Battle has him pressed against the cage.
Battle stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Amirovic wants to break free but Battle has control.
Battle is pushing Amirovic up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T4#
Battle has Amirovic pushed against the cage.
Battle seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The referee is keeping an eye on Battle - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The referee calls for Battle to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hipolito Battle.
Amirovic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Amirovic has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Battle counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hipolito Battle dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Amirovic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Battle counters with a three punch combo that has Amirovic backing up. Amirovic nods at Battle to acknowledge the strikes.#CL2#
Amirovic has closed the distance and engaged Battle in a clinch.
Battle tries to land a knee to the head but Amirovic blocks with his arms.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Battle takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nice elbow from Battle.
Battle is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amirovic is trying to pull guard but Battle has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Battle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Amirovic misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Battle counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T1#
Battle controlling the action here.
Battle is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Battle perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SU#
Battle decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Amirovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Battle moves into range and clinches up with Amirovic.#BC#
Battle breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Amirovic clinches with his opponent.
#T2#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Battle slows down the pace here.
Amirovic wants to break free but Battle has control.
Amirovic is trying to pull guard but Battle has him pressed against the cage.
Hipolito Battle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jessica Amirovic.
Battle is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Amirovic tries a knee to the head but Battle blocks it.
#T3##TD#
Battle jumps into guard, dragging Amirovic to the mat.
Amirovic being controlled here momentarily. #ES#
Battle manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Amirovic tries to land knees in the clinch but Battle avoids the damage to the body.
Amirovic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Battle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Battle stuns Amirovic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Amirovic tries to land a body kick#CL#
and Battle counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Battle lands a nice elbow. #T4##TD#
Battle pulls guard successfully.
#ES#
Battle is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Battle has Amirovic pressed against the cage.
Battle has Amirovic pressed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Battle stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Battle is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Battle for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hipolito Battle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Battle 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hipolito Battle!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2016 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ramierez. #TD#
Battle closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Battle takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ramierez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SU#
Battle stands up out of the half guard.
Battle really is a fat lump.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramierez with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Battle counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T1#
Ramierez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Battle is trying to break the clinch but Ramierez has him pressed against the cage.
Ramierez is trying to pull guard but Battle turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hipolito Battle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramierez Ramierez.
Battle pushes off an throws an elbow but Ramierez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Battle - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ramierez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Battle after a bit of a struggle.
Ramierez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T2#
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.
Ramierez is trying to pull guard but Battle turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Battle using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#TD2#
Ramierez manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Ramierez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Battle slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ramierez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Battle wants to control from the top but Ramierez keeps moving.
Battle's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ramierez looking to control but Battle passes into half guard.
Ramierez wants to get back to full guard.
Battle looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramierez wants to improve his position but Battle is controlling well.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ramierez gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ramierez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ramierez pulls Battle in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramierez wants to hit a switch here but Battle passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ramierez there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hipolito Battle dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Ramierez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Battle 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.
Battle is wriggling around but Ramierez manages to pass to half guard.
Battle is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battle looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Ramierez seems to be working for a kimura but Battle defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Battle is defending against the submission attempts here by Ramierez.
#T1#
Ramierez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Battle keeps working. #SUB#
Ramierez moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Battle.
Ramierez working away.
Battle tries to buck Ramierez off but Ramierez is having none of it.
Ramierez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Battle keeps working.
Ramierez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Battle haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ramierez working away.#T2#
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.
Battle is looking to regain half guard here but Ramierez keeps moving and retains side control.
Battle is trying to control Ramierez's posture but Ramierez avoids it.
Battle is trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ramierez is looking to take a break and control but Battle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #ES#
Battle throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD2#
Ramierez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ramierez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ramierez Ramierez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ramierez controlling the position from side mount. #T3#
Ramierez has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Ramierez working the ground and pound effectively.
#SUB2#
Ramierez working for a guillotine from mount but Battle is in no mood to give up.
Battle is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Battle really wants to buck Ramierez off and get back to his feet.
Battle taking shots to the head.
Battle tries to lock up and control but Ramierez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Battle is trying to stand up.#T4##SUB2#
Battle has left one of his arms exposed and Ramierez doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Battle screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ramierez Ramierez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 10, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Solstafir rushes Battle and presses him up against the cage.
Solstafir lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Solstafir has Battle pushed against the cage.
Battle tries to circle away but Solstafir has him pinned against the cage.
Battle stalling.
Solstafir struggles to land a body shot inside as Battle controls his hands.
Battle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Solstafir just stands there and leans against the cage.
Solstafir misses with a knee strike.
#BC2#
Solstafir breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solstafir looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Battle counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solstafir keeps Battle under control for a moment.
Solstafir looking for a sweep but Battle has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T1#
Solstafir working to try and regain half guard.
Battle wants to control the pace but Solstafir is squirming around nicely.
Solstafir is working to get back to half guard.
#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.
Battle controlling from mount.
Solstafir is looking to get to half guard.
Battle wants to control the pace but Solstafir is squirming around nicely.
Battle prevents Solstafir from getting the reversal.
Solstafir tries to hold on but Battle pushes him away. #T3#
Battle looking to control but Solstafir is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Solstafir holds on to Battle around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Battle avoids the attempt from Solstafir to control.
Solstafir gets back to half guard.
Solstafir is refusing to be controlled, as Battle sits in half guard.
Solstafir wants to control but Battle is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Battle is trying to control the action in half guard but Solstafir is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps 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.#CL2#
Battle tries to keep at a distance but Solstafir has taken the fight into the clinch.
Solstafir drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Battle gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Solstafir will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Battle up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Solstafir jumps guard but Battle stands there with Solstafir around his waist. Solstafir gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Otta Solstafir will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Solstafir.
Solstafir pushes Battle away with a front kick.#CL2#
Solstafir forces Battle back against the cage and clinches.
Solstafir takes an elbow to the temple. #BC2#
Solstafir escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solstafir fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Battle drops down looking for a counter takedown but Solstafir sprawls and moves away.
No luck for Solstafir with that takedown attempt.
Hipolito Battle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otta Solstafir.#T1#
Solstafir dives in for a single leg takedown but Battle sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Battle lands with a shot to the body.
Hipolito Battle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Battle swinging wildly here.
Solstafir throws a head kick that Battle semi-blocks.
Battle swinging wildly here.
#T2#
Solstafir lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Battle backs up against the cage.
Battle swinging wildly here.
Solstafir tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Battle is able to avoid easily.
Battle tries to counter by clinching up but Solstafir breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Solstafir moves into the clinch successfully.
Battle is pushing Solstafir up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD#
Battle has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Solstafir uses from the top position. #T3#
Battle keeping moving, preventing Solstafir from controlling successfully.
Solstafir is standing up over Battle. Battle looks to escape but Solstafir dives into side control.
Battle really is a fat lump.
Solstafir is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Battle's shoulder. That is not cool.
Battle is trying to control Solstafir's posture but Solstafir avoids it.
Battle is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
Solstafir thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Battle tries to buck Solstafir off but Solstafir is having none of it.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Battle wants to control but Solstafir postures up.
Battle is not content to let Solstafir control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Solstafir stands up. #CL2#
Solstafir clinches with his opponent.
Solstafir has had enough of the clinch but Battle keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Solstafir jumps guard but Battle turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Solstafir is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otta Solstafir showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Solstafir.
Battle tries to counter by clinching up but Solstafir breaks away and moves out of range.
Battle throws a right hand that Solstafir ducks under and follows up with a left that Solstafir also avoids with ease.
Battle takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A jab from Solstafir finds it's way through Battle's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Hipolito Battle has been cut.
Battle misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solstafir misses with a takedown attempt - Battle sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Battle feinted with a counter takedown.
Solstafir dives in and grabs Battle's left leg, looking for a takedown. Battle pushes down on Solstafir's head and hops out.
Hipolito Battle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otta Solstafir.#T1#
Solstafir lands with a slapping head kick.
Solstafir takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Battle avoids the head kick by Solstafir.
Battle wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Solstafir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Battle misses with a wild combination.
#CL2#
Solstafir clinches.
Battle misses with an elbow over the top.
Battle trying to control the position but instead, Solstafir has worked for underhooks and has pushed Battle into the cage.#T2##BC2#
Solstafir breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Solstafir drives through and clinches with Battle against the cage.
Battle holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Solstafir is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Solstafir has Battle pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Battle manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Solstafir pulls guard effortlessly.
Battle engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Battle seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Solstafir for as long as he can get away with.
Solstafir pulls Battle in close to prevent any damage. #SU#
Battle decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Solstafir, up you get!
Battle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Battle closes the distance looking to clinch
and Solstafir counters with a slapping leg kick.
Battle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Solstafir gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Battle counters with a two punch combo.
Solstafir shoots in looking for a takedown but Battle manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Solstafir's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Battle shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hipolito Battle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Otta Solstafir is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Solstafir controls Battle momentarily but Battle frees himself.
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 Hipolito Battle.
I think Solstafir has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Date: Sep 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Barron misses with a double jab.
Battle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barron sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barron! But no joy.
Barron swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barron swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Battle counters with a single leg into guard. Barron didn't expect that.
Barron wants to get back to his feet but Battle passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Battle is taking a breather. Barron 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.
Barron is looking to escape.
Battle trying to control the pace. #T1#
Barron is trying to stand up here but Battle is controlling him well.
Battle is taking a breather. Barron 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.#SU#
Battle stands up from half guard.
Barron misses with a few strikes there.
Barron tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Battle was well out of range. Poor timing from Barron.
Barron pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Barron jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Battle attempts a counter takedown but Barron avoids it well and moves away.
Battle moves out of range of the strikes.
Battle slips under a jab from Barron.
Battle is looking to counter the offense by Barron and move into the clinch.
Barron misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Battle counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Battle controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barron is wriggling around but Battle manages to pass to half guard.
#T3#
Battle content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Barron wants to get back to his feet.
Barron is not content to let Battle control the position.
Barron wants to stand back up but Battle manages to pass into side control.
#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.
Battle in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Battle throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Barron bucks up and tries to throw Battle off but instead Battle has got his back!
Barron is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
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.
Hipolito Battle dominated that round.
That's time! Battle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Barron works the jab nicely.#CUT2#
It looks like Hipolito Battle has been cut.
Sean Barron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barron throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Battle holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Barron is trying to break the clinch but Battle is controlling him.#TD#
Battle pulls guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Battle is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Battle could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Battle looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Battle gets to his feet - Barron follows without any prompting. #T1#
Barron misses with a combination
#CL#
and Battle moves into the clinch.
Battle is stalling here.
Barron tries to break free but Battle pushes him back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Battle.
Barron takes an elbow to the temple.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Barron wants to get back to striking at distance but Battle won't allow it.
#T2#
Barron wants to get back to striking at distance but Battle won't allow it.
Battle prevents Barron from breaking the clinch.
Barron can't break the clinch.
Barron wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Barron is looking to break free of the clinch but Battle has double underhooks. #BC#
Battle manages to break the clinch.
Barron misses with a jab to the body
and Battle counters with a three punch combo that has Barron backing up. Barron nods at Battle to acknowledge the strikes.
Battle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barron throws out the jab.
Battle seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Battle moves out of range of the strikes.
Barron misses with a wild body shot.
Barron throws a left and a right that both miss
and Battle counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barron thinking.
Barron misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Barron throws a body punch but Battle moves out of range.
Battle half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Barron looks to land a combination but Battle avoids it well.
Barron takes a swing at Battle's ribcage but misses.
Battle drops down looking for a counter takedown but Barron sprawls and moves away.
Barron misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Battle lands a two punch combo.
Battle slips under a jab from Barron.
Barron misses the shot to the body.
Barron misses with a straight right.
Barron misses with a two punch combination.
Battle changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T4#
Barron falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Battle counters by moving into the clinch.
Battle landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A frustrated look appears on Barron's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Barron is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Battle manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Battle trying to control the position.
Battle managing to control the position. #ES#
Battle has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Barron off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barron misses with a combination
#CL#
and Battle counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hipolito Battle dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hipolito Battle's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Barron will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barron throws out a powerful jab.
Barron swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Battle counters with a straight right hand.
Sean Barron seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Battle fails to land with a series of punches.
Barron slaps away a takedown attempt from Battle, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Barron with the counter takedown but Battle avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barron looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Battle tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Barron manages to circle out of the way.
Barron throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Battle holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T1#
Barron is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Battle ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Battle no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #ES#
Battle manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD#
Battle pulls Barron into guard.
#ES#
Battle has his feet on Barron's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Battle on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Battle avoids the body shot from Barron.
Barron cracks Battle with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barron throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Barron misses with a series of wild punches.
Barron jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Battle seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Barron throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barron stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barron wants it to stay on the feet.
No joy there for Barron, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barron throws a one two combo.
#ROC2#
Battle is rocked!
Hipolito Battle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barron throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oh Battle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barron misses with the combination.
A punch combination from Barron misses.
Barron takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barron swinging wildly here.
Battle seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Left hook, right uppercut from Battle.
Barron misses with a hook to the body
#CL#
and Battle counters by moving into the clinch.
Barron wants to break the clinch but can't.
Barron is looking to break free of the clinch but Battle has double underhooks.
Barron wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Battle.
Barron wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Battle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Battle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Battle avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T4#
Barron looks to throw the jab but Battle is out of range.
Battle appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Barron swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Battle counters by clinching up.
Battle prevents Barron from breaking the clinch.
Battle with a knee to the head.
#BC#
Battle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barron misses with the combination.
Barron throws a right and a left that Battle avoids nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sean Barron.
I think Battle has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hipolito Battle!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Battle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Battle could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#CL#
Battle moves into the clinch.
Kim struggles to land a body shot inside as Battle controls his hands.
Battle lands with a short shot to the head.
Battle crunches a lovely knee into Kim's ribcage.
Battle stalling the fight.
#BC#
Battle manages to break the clinch.
Kim misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim lands with an uppercut that bounces Battle off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#
It looks like Hipolito Battle has been cut.
Kim tests Battle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kim misses with a body punch
#CL#
and Battle counters by clinching up. #T1#
Battle effectively controlling the action here.
Kim lands a right hand that snaps the head of Battle backwards.
Kim tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Battle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kim throws a poor cross that misses
#CL#
and Battle counters by clinching up.
Kim prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Battle manages to pull guard.
Battle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kim's guard. #REVR#
Battle content to stall in guard here.
Kim is wriggling around but Battle manages to pass to half guard.
#T2#
Battle stops Kim from getting back to his feet.
#SU#
Battle postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Kim to stand up.
Nice defenses there by Battle.
Battle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Battle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on Kim's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Battle takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kim misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Battle was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice body punch from Kim.
Kim jabs Battle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Joo Won Kim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Kim misses the target.
Battle has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Battle there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kim scores with a hook to the body. Battle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Battle is breathing heavily.#T4#
Battle with a poor takedown
and Kim counters with a huge left! Battle is in big trouble! He's backing up but Kim isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Battle from any more damage. A dominating finish by Kim!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joo Won Kim!
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