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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 09, 2016 |
#R1#
A leg kick checked by Claxton.
Claxton throws a series of punches but Snider avoids them all with ease.
Speedy Claxton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snider fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Claxton checks it well.
Snider is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Claxton.
Claxton missing with a left hand there. Snider was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Claxton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Snider counters with a nice uppercut.
Snider lands with a nice combination. Claxton backs away looking to recover.#TD2#
Claxton looking to score a takedown here. Snider is defending well but Claxton drives through and ends up in Snider's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Claxton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Claxton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Claxton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Claxton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snider is pulling down on Claxton's head to control his posture.
Claxton wants to pass the guard but Snider is keeping the position.#T1#
Claxton trying to control the position from guard on top but Snider is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Claxton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Claxton is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Snider wants to stand up but Claxton is controlling him.
Snider might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Claxton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Claxton working some strikes from top position.#SU2#
Claxton gets to his feet - Snider follows without any prompting. #T2#
Snider tries to score a power double leg takedown but Claxton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Snider somewhat.
Snider is breathing heavily.
Snider swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
Claxton gets a double leg takedown into Snider's guard.
Claxton prevents Snider from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Snider looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Claxton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snider swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Claxton won't allow Snider to get back to his feet.
Claxton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Snider wants to get back to his feet but Claxton is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Claxton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Claxton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3#
Claxton wants to control from the top but Snider keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Claxton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Claxton misses with a wild combination.
Claxton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Claxton stalks Snider and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Snider's face. Snider staggers backwards, shaken.
Claxton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Snider.
Claxton lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Claxton.#TD2#
Claxton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Claxton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Let's hope that Claxton has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Claxton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Claxton wants to pass to mount but Snider is defending the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Claxton throwing shots but Snider is blocking nicely.
Claxton trying to control from half guard but Snider is working away.
Claxton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Snider is not content to let Claxton control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Speedy Claxton dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Claxton gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Claxton turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Claxton manages to end up in side control.#ES#
Snider sneaks out the side door and pushes Claxton away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD2#
Claxton decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Snider manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snider wants to stand but Claxton is controlling the position.
Claxton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Claxton trying to control but Snider is working from the bottom.
Claxton content to stall in guard here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Snider keeping moving, preventing Claxton from controlling successfully. #T1#
Snider 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.
Claxton throws a big right hand that misses.
Claxton tries to free his leg and advance position but Snider is retaining full guard.
Claxton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Claxton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Claxton looking to pass the guard.
Claxton with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Claxton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Claxton showed some decent athleticism there.
Claxton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Claxton working over Snider with some ground and pound. Snider looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Claxton wants to pass to mount but Snider is defending the position.
Claxton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Claxton wants to free his trapped foot but Snider is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Claxton is taking a breather. Snider 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.
Snider is staying active underneath Claxton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Claxton wants to free his trapped foot but Snider is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Claxton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Claxton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Claxton content to control rather than advance.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Speedy Claxton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Claxton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Snider defending well though. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Claxton feints and as Snider raises his hands in defense, Claxton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Claxton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Claxton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Claxton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Claxton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Claxton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Snider keeping moving, preventing Claxton from controlling successfully.
Claxton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Snider keeping full guard, as Claxton tries to pass.
Claxton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Claxton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Claxton chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#TD2#
Claxton looking to score a takedown here. Snider is defending well but Claxton drives through and ends up in Snider's guard.
Claxton passes Snider's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Speedy Claxton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Claxton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#TD#
Snider closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Claxton's guard.
Claxton is pulling down on Snider's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Claxton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Snider chips away with some ground and pound.
Snider throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claxton pulls Snider in close to prevent any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Claxton wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Snider keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Claxton's head.
Claxton 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.
Snider's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Claxton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Snider.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Claxton is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Claxton trying to control but Snider is working from the bottom.
Claxton with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Claxton sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Snider doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Claxton paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Snider - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Erick Snider!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Claxton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Claxton with a poor takedown
and Rizzo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rizzo throws a shot to the body.
Claxton shoots in for a takedown but Rizzo shows good takedown defense.
Rizzo throws a shot to the body.
Claxton looks winded!#KD#
Rizzo feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Claxton sprawling to the canvas! Claxton rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rizzo finish him?!
#ROC#
Claxton is rocked!
We've been hearing reports that Rizzo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rizzo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Claxton is still on wobbly legs! Can Rizzo finish him?
Rizzo digs a good body shot into Claxton's ribs.
Rizzo throws a pinpoint strike between Claxton's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Claxton crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Rizzo scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Rizzo!
Our winner, Frank Rizzo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Morningstar ducks under a wild hook from Claxton.#CL#
Morningstar moves into the clinch successfully.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Claxton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Morningstar prevents it.
#TD2#
Claxton pulls guard successfully.
Claxton looking to control.
Morningstar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Claxton looking for a sweep. Not yet Claxton, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morningstar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Morningstar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Morningstar trying to control but Claxton is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Claxton seems keen to control Morningstar's posture.#T1#
Morningstar preventing the sweep.
Claxton is trying to keep Morningstar in close.
#SUB2#
Claxton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Morningstar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Claxton trying to control the position.
Claxton 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.
Morningstar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Claxton's head.
Claxton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Claxton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Morningstar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Claxton is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Morningstar wants to control from the top but Claxton keeps moving.
Claxton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Claxton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Claxton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Claxton is keen to just control but Morningstar is a slippery customer.
Morningstar is trying to stand up here but Claxton is controlling him well.
Claxton trying to pass the guard but Morningstar defending well.
Claxton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Morningstar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Claxton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Morningstar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Claxton on the ground.
Claxton wants to take a breather but Morningstar is having none of it.
Morningstar pushes Claxton off looking to stand but Claxton dives back in and keeps control.
Claxton is trying to control. Morningstar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Claxton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Morningstar is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Morningstar drives through and clinches with Claxton against the cage.
Morningstar stops a takedown attempt from Claxton.
Claxton tries to pull guard but Morningstar forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gene Morningstar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Speedy Claxton.
Claxton wants to take the fight to the mat but Morningstar manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Morningstar has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Claxton regains guard immediately.
Claxton is trying to control the position but Morningstar postures up.
Claxton keeping moving, preventing Morningstar from controlling successfully. #T4#
Claxton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Morningstar is working Claxton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Morningstar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Claxton is trying to control the position but Morningstar postures up.
Morningstar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Morningstar throws a big elbow that misses.
Claxton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Claxton is pulling down on Morningstar's head to control his posture.
Morningstar is looking to work some ground and pound but Claxton has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gene Morningstar dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Claxton misses with a combination
#TD#
and Morningstar counters with a takedown into side control.
Claxton is trying to improve his position.
Claxton wants to control but Morningstar postures up.
Morningstar slows the pace down.
Morningstar working the head and body with strikes.
Claxton manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claxton tries to roll over but Morningstar keeps him under control.#SUB#
Morningstar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Morningstar there.
Morningstar has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
Claxton trying to control from the bottom.
Morningstar is trying to control the action in half guard but Claxton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Claxton is trying to maintain the position but Morningstar is very close to passing his half guard.
Claxton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Claxton wants to get back to full guard.
Claxton has his hands clasped together around Morningstar's back. He's all about the action.
Morningstar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Claxton trying to control here.
Morningstar throwing shots but Claxton is blocking nicely. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fighters are battling for position here. Claxton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Morningstar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Claxton is controlling Morningstar's posture.
Gene Morningstar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Claxton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Claxton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Claxton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Claxton postures up in Morningstar's guard and throws a big left but Morningstar blocks it.
Morningstar has momentary wrist control but Claxton slips an elbow through the middle.
Morningstar wants to get back to his feet but Claxton is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Claxton wants to control from the top but Morningstar keeps moving.
Morningstar wants to stand and escape but Claxton is having none of it.
Claxton with a flurry of punches that miss.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Claxton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Morningstar has Claxton up against the cage in a clinch.
Morningstar tries to score a body lock takedown but Claxton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Claxton pushes off an throws an elbow but Morningstar leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Claxton is looking to take this one to the mat.
Claxton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Morningstar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Claxton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Morningstar is defending well.
Gene Morningstar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Speedy Claxton.#T4#
Claxton is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Claxton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Morningstar is defending well.
Claxton has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Morningstar after a bit of a struggle.
Claxton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Morningstar is defending well for now.
Morningstar effectively controlling the action here.#TD2#
Claxton works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Claxton prevents Morningstar from getting back to his feet.
Morningstar can't keep his opponent in guard - Claxton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Claxton is looking for a kimura but Morningstar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Claxton to get the leverage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Morningstar is defending against the submission attempts here by Claxton.
Claxton is looking to take a break and control but Morningstar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gene Morningstar dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Morningstar has Claxton up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Morningstar lands a takedown into guard.
Morningstar throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Claxton is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Morningstar has his hands clasped together but Claxton extends and breaks Morningstar's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Claxton.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Speedy Claxton!
Speedy Claxton bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Gene Morningstar spoke after the fight, saying 'I made money to buy some sago green'.
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