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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 21, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Downs enables Michael to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Downs manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Downs keeping moving, preventing Michael from controlling successfully.
Downs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Michael is one step ahead there.
Michael stops Downs from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Downs looking to control but Michael passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Michael 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Michael wants to pass to mount but Downs is defending the position. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Downs is trying to stand back up but Michael is controlling him
Downs blocking the ground and pound attempt from Michael.
Downs is trying to get back to full guard.
Michael working the head and body with strikes.
Michael wants to stand but Downs has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Downs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Michael is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Michael is trying to work for a kimura but Downs is defending well.
Michael uses his free foot to push down on Downs's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Downs. #T2#
Downs is trying desperately to improve position.
Michael content just to control the position here.
Downs is trying desperately to improve position.
Downs tries to buck Michael off but he can't manage it.
Downs is squirming around, avoiding Michael's attempts to control the action.
Michael lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T3#
Michael is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Downs tries to hold on but Michael pushes him away.
Michael trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Michael looking to control and managing it successfully.
Downs is looking to get to half guard.
Downs wants to get back to his feet.
Michael has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Downs's face.
Downs slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Downs controlling the position for now.#T4#
Michael is trying to control. Downs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Downs wants to improve his position but Michael is controlling well.
#SUB#
Downs actively working from the bottom here.
Michael is taking a breather. Downs 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Downs manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Downs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Downs has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Michael has passed into side control.
Downs is breathing heavily.
Michael has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Downs!
Michael putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Michael dominated that round.
That's time! Downs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Michael clinches up against the cage.
Michael tries to pull guard but Downs won't allow it.
Downs misses with an elbow over the top.
Downs blocks an uppercut.
Michael fails to pull guard.
Downs scores with a shot to the side of Michael's head.
Michael changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Downs fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Von Downs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Troy Michael.#CL2#
Michael clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Downs pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Downs creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Michael's defenses. #T1#
Downs fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Downs gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Michael tries to kick Downs off in order to stand up. Downs Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Michael has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Michael wants to control but Downs postures up.
Michael is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Downs wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Michael, who protects the arm well. #ES2#
Michael explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Michael misses with a takedown attempt
and Downs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Michael misses with the body kick#TD#
and Downs counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Michael throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
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!
A head kick misses from Michael.
Nice takedown defense from Downs. No joy for Michael on that attempt.
Downs drops down looking for a counter takedown but Michael sprawls and moves away.
Michael is breathing heavily.
Michael shoots in for a takedown but Downs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Michael dodges the punch combination from Downs.
#CL2#
Michael rushes Downs and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Downs lands a left hand.
Michael takes an elbow to the forehead.
Michael looking to slow down the pace here.
Downs tries to pull guard but Michael won't allow it.
#TD#
Downs turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES2#
Michael throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Michael swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Downs clinches up with Michael and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Downs.
#T4##TD#
Downs gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Michael manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Downs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Michael.
Michael shoots in looking for a takedown. Downs tries to sprawl out of it but Michael keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Downs manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Downs appears to be looking for a big counter.
Michael shoots in looking for a takedown but Downs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Michael's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Downs appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Downs lands a high kick!
Michael misses with a takedown attempt
and Downs counters with a three punch combo that has Michael backing up. Michael nods at Downs to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Von Downs will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Michael darts in looking for a takedown but Downs gets double underhooks and turns Michael into the cage.
Downs attempts a counter takedown but Michael avoids it well and moves away.
Downs connects with a high kick.
Michael tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Downs defends well and Michael ends up having to push Downs into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Michael clinches up against the cage.
Downs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Downs lands with a right to the head.
Downs is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Von Downs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Troy Michael.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Downs as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Downs.#TD#
Downs drags the fight down to the ground.
Michael won't allow Downs to sweep him here. #T1#
Downs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Michael wants to control from the top but Downs keeps moving.
Michael takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Michael looking to pass the guard.
Michael stopping the sweep attempt from Downs.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Downs is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Downs trying to control the position from guard on top but Michael is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Michael lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Michael stopping the sweep attempt from Downs.
Downs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Michael trying to control the position from guard on top but Downs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Michael is pushing down on Downs's leg trying to pass to half guard. Downs is fighting to maintain full guard but Michael has managed to sneak the leg through.
Downs is looking for a sweep. Michael is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Michael is keen to just control but Downs is a slippery customer.
Downs is trying to stand up here but Michael is controlling him well.
Downs trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T3##SUB2#
Downs is defending against the submission attempts here by Michael.
Downs wants to get back to his feet.
Michael lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Downs keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Downs is staying active underneath Michael, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Michael looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Downs is fending him off so far but Michael persists. Nope, Downs circles away and we're back to standing.
Michael goes for a double leg but Downs avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Downs continues to drive forward.
Downs tries to counter with a takedown but Michael is quick to defend against it.
Michael scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Downs displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Michael.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Michael shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Downs counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Von Downs showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Downs 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Von Downs!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Woodman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Downs is fending him off so far but Woodman persists. Nope, Downs circles away and we're back to standing.
Downs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Downs wants it to stay on the feet.
Woodman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#
It looks like Von Downs has been cut.#CL2#
Woodman clinches up against the cage.
Woodman dodges an elbow strike from Downs.
Downs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Woodman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Woodman throws a right hand that Downs ducks under and follows up with a left that Downs also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woodman throws a big shot that misses.
Woodman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Downs is fending him off so far but Woodman persists. Nope, Downs circles away and we're back to standing.
Von Downs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Woodman.
Woodman throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Downs counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Woodman! #ES2#
Woodman sneaks out the side door and pushes Downs away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T1#
Woodman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Woodman closes the distance and pushes Downs back into the cage.
Woodman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD2#
Woodman successfully pulls guard.
Downs slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Downs gets to his feet - Woodman follows without any prompting. #T2#
Downs just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Downs scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Woodman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Downs tries to stand but can't do so whilst Woodman controls his leg.
Woodman wants to control the action here but instead Downs manages to pass to full mount!
Woodman can't escape the position.
Downs is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Woodman can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Downs controlling from mount.
Downs landing strikes from the mount and Woodman is in trouble!
Downs has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Downs raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Downs cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Woodman tries to hold on but Downs pushes him away.
Downs with the ground and pound from mount. #SUB#
Downs looking to isolate an arm here. Woodman doesn't see it coming and as Downs extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Downs!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Von Downs!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Weidman shoots in and drives through. Downs sprawls well.
Weidman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Weidman gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Weidman manages to pull guard.
Downs 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Weidman is working an open guard so Downs takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Weidman moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Weidman has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Downs uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Weidman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Downs gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Downs slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SU#
Downs decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Weidman, up you get! #CL2#
Weidman closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Downs misses with a punch on the inside.
Downs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Weidman backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Downs.
Weidman has had enough of the clinch but Downs keeps him there for the moment.
Weidman avoids a wild elbow strike from Downs.
Weidman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Downs walks away with a smile on his face. Weidman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Von Downs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Weidman.
Sloppy strikes from Weidman. Those never looked like landing.
Good work by Downs as he checks the leg kick.
Downs attempts a counter takedown but Weidman avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Weidman rushes Downs and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Weidman is trying to break the clinch but Downs is controlling him.
Weidman managing to block the knees to the body from Downs.
Weidman is trying to pull guard but Downs turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Weidman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Downs gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Weidman looks winded!#T3##TD#
Downs successfully pulls guard.
Downs wants to stand but Weidman is controlling the position.
Downs is adopting a defensive guard.
Downs keeping full guard, as Weidman tries to pass.
Downs has Weidman pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Weidman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That kick from Downs tenderised Weidman's leg. Weidman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Weidman shoots in and drives through. Downs sprawls well.
Weidman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Weidman throws a head kick but Downs moves out of range.
Weidman fails with a takedown attempt.
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 Von Downs will probably get the nod.
That's time! Downs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Weidman dives in for a single leg takedown but Downs sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Weidman misses with a head kick.
Downs stuffs the takedown attempt from Weidman. Weidman gets slowly back to his feet.
Downs drops down looking for a counter takedown but Weidman sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Weidman has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Weidman pulls Downs into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Weidman is working an open guard so Downs takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Weidman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Downs counters with a one-two to the body.
Von Downs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Weidman.
Weidman is breathing heavily.
Downs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Weidman.
It looked like Downs was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Downs misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Downs darts in and clinches Weidman up against the cage.
A short left from Downs.
Weidman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Downs smiles and moves away.
Danga de danga de dang - Downs scores with a four punch combination!
Downs throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Weidman forces Downs back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
Downs trying to land knees to the body.
Downs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Downs gets through Weidman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD#
Downs successfully pulls guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weidman stopping the sweep attempt from Downs.#SUB#
Downs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Weidman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Downs is tightening it up a little... Weidman has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Weidman reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Weidman taps out! Nice BJJ there by Downs!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Von Downs!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Lorde fails to land the takedown.
Downs throws a big counter combination but Lorde scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Lorde clinches. #TD2#
Lorde gets control of Downs's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lorde will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Downs tries to stand but Lorde is controlling from the bottom.
Downs with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Downs landing with the ground and pound. #SU#
Downs stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lorde avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Downs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lorde is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Downs to keep the fight standing.
Lorde blocking some punches.
#TD#
Downs manages to pull guard.
Lorde prevents Downs from getting back to his feet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Downs is on top in guard.
#REVR##ES2#
Lorde is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Downs presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T2#
Lorde is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Downs is defending well for now.
Downs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lorde tries to circle away but Downs has him pinned against the cage.
Downs pushes off an throws an elbow but Lorde leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Downs stops a takedown attempt from Lorde.
Von Downs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Lorde.
Downs throws a punch but it's blocked by Lorde.
Lorde is trying to drag Downs to the mat but Downs just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lorde stalling.
#TD2#
Lorde manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Downs has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Downs scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Downs is working Lorde over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3##SUB#
Downs drops back looking for a leg! Lorde is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lorde manages to kick Downs off! Downs jumps back into Lorde's guard. #SU#
Lorde is working an open guard so Downs takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lorde looks winded!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lorde is defended easily by Downs.
Lorde shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4##TD#
Downs pulls guard successfully.
Lorde must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Downs bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lorde's guard. #REVR#
Downs is looking to stand up but Lorde won't let him.
Downs with a nice head shot there.
Downs chips away with some ground and pound.#SU#
Downs decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lorde, up you get!
Lorde shoots for a takedown but Downs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lorde avoids the body shot from Downs.
Downs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Von Downs 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#
Downs lands a leg kick that knocks Lorde off balance momentarily.
Von Downs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Lorde closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Downs might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Downs desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Downs looks like he's trying to stand up.
Downs is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lorde's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lorde's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lorde has hold of Downs's leg, trying to break free but it's let Downs lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Lorde is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Downs throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Von Downs!
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