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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Sars tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cantu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cantu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sars fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Sars looks to move away, Cantu throws a big counter combo but Sars just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Sars fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cantu, pushing him back against the cage.
Sars trying to land knees to the body.
Sars tries to land knees in the clinch but Cantu avoids the damage to the body.
Sars prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cantu working hard to break the clinch.
Sars tries to land knees in the clinch but Cantu avoids the damage to the body.
Sars trying to land knees to the body.
Sars misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cantu.
Sars misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cantu.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sars misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cantu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sars is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cantu is defending well for now.
Sars tries to land knees in the clinch but Cantu avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
Cantu manages to pull guard.
Cantu trying to control the position.
Sars preventing the sweep.
Cantu really is a fat lump.#T1#
Cantu thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Cantu is controlling Sars's posture.
Sars really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cantu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cantu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Cantu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sars is looking to stand up but Cantu isn't so interested in that idea.
Cantu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU#
Cantu gets to his feet - Sars follows without any prompting. #T2#
Sars tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cantu throws a big counter combination but Sars scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cantu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sars wants to clinch up but Cantu keeps it at a distance.
Third Sars seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sars is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Sars has closed the distance and engaged Cantu in a clinch.
Cantu managing to block the knees to the body from Sars.
Cantu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sars prevents it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cantu tries to pull guard but Sars won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ahmed Cantu. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Cantu manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cantu is trying to control the position but Sars postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cantu is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Sars is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cantu is controlling him. #T3##ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Sars manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD#
Cantu has Sars pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Cantu pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sars tumbling to the mat - Cantu dives into Sars's guard.
Sars wants to stand up but Cantu is controlling him.
Cantu postures up in Sars's guard and throws a big left but Sars blocks it.
Cantu prevents Sars from getting back to his feet.
Cantu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cantu sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Cantu trying to control but Sars is working from the bottom.
Cantu postures up in Sars's guard and throws a big left but Sars blocks it. #SU#
Cantu stands up and waves to Sars to follow him.
Sars moves in looking to clinch but Cantu pushes him off.
Sars tries to clinch there but Cantu circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Cantu closes the distance and clinches.
Cantu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cantu is trying to break the clinch but Sars is controlling him.
Sars prevents Cantu from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Cantu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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 Ahmed Cantu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cantu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sars wants to clinch up but Cantu keeps it at a distance.
Cantu is looking to counter the offense by Sars and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Sars gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cantu taking a breather.
Cantu takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sars putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cantu in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cantu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sars is keeping busy.
Cantu stalling in the clinch but Sars improves position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sars obliges.
Cantu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sars misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cantu.
#TD#
Cantu has hold of one of Sars's legs. Sars is fighting the takedown attempt but Cantu gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Sars is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cantu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sars tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cantu avoids it.
Sars utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sars trying to land knees to the body.
#T1#
Cantu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cantu avoiding damage as Sars throws knees to the body.
Cantu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cantu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sars misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cantu.
Sars putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cantu in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sars missing with knees to the body.
Sars is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cantu is defending well for now.
Sars tries to land knees in the clinch but Cantu avoids the damage to the body.
Sars misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cantu.
#BC#
Cantu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Sars forces Cantu back against the cage and clinches.
Sars tries to land knees in the clinch but Cantu avoids the damage to the body.
Sars tries to land knees in the clinch but Cantu avoids the damage to the body.
Cantu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sars misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cantu.
Cantu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T2#
Sars tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cantu avoids it.
Cantu stalling against the cage.
#BC#
Cantu breaks the clinch.
Sars moves in looking to clinch but Cantu pushes him off.
Sars fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sars tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cantu paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Cantu gets tackled into the cage by Sars. Sars maintains the clinch.
Cantu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cantu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sars has him pressed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sars tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cantu avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sars stops a takedown attempt from Cantu.
Cantu avoiding damage as Sars throws knees to the body.
Sars is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cantu is defending well for now.
Third Sars seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sars misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cantu.
#T3#
Cantu avoiding damage as Sars throws knees to the body.
#TD#
Cantu is trying to trip Sars. He has hold of a leg but Sars is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cantu persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Cantu cracks Sars with a solid left hand.#SU#
Cantu stands and steps away. Sars gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Cantu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cantu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sars.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Cantu has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sars regains guard immediately.
Cantu landing some decent shots from guard. #ES2#
Sars pushes Cantu off and gets back to his feet.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cantu throws a head kick but Sars moves out of range.
Third Sars is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Sars moves into the clinch.
Sars has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sars tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cantu avoids it.
Sars trying to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sars.
#BC#
Cantu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sars wants to clinch up but Cantu keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sars prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ahmed Cantu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cantu controlling the action here for a moment.
Sars tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cantu avoids it.
Cantu looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Third Sars 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Sars moves into range and clinches up with Cantu.
Cantu tries to score a body lock takedown but Sars shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cantu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sars is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cantu is defending well for now.
Cantu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sars tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cantu avoids it.#TD#
Cantu has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sars clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
Cantu patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Sars prevents Cantu from getting a body triangle.
Sars is trying to stand back up. #T1##SUB#
Sars defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Cantu's arms.
Cantu punches the canvas rather than the man. #SUB#
Cantu looking for the RNC. #ES2#
Sars is trying to shake Cantu off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Cantu won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.#CL2#
Sars has closed the distance and engaged Cantu in a clinch.
Cantu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2#
Sars missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Cantu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sars tries to clinch but Cantu moves out of range.
Sars wants to clinch up but Cantu keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Sars moves into the clinch successfully.
Sars unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sars takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cantu wants a takedown.
Cantu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD#
Cantu pulls guard successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cantu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cantu has a closed guard, preventing Sars from standing up.
Cantu controlling Sars's posture. #T3##SUB#
Cantu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sars is aware though and is defending well.
Sars trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cantu's guard.
Cantu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sars wants to get up but he can't break Cantu's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sars tries to clinch up.
Sars tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cantu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sars tries to clinch but Cantu moves out of range. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL2#
Sars takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Cantu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cantu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Cantu. #CL2#
Sars has Cantu up against the cage in a clinch.
Sars missing with knees to the body.
Sars is pressed up against the cage. Cantu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sars down to the mat. Sars avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ahmed Cantu. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Cantu tries to keep at a distance but Sars has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cantu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cantu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cantu slowing the pace effectively.
Cantu wants a takedown.
Cantu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sars stops a takedown attempt from Cantu.
And that's the end of the fight!
Third Sars comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sars 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Third Sars!
Third Sars took some time post fight to say the following; 'Ey,Im Not surprised motherfuckers,Tune in and You'll see Im gonna be world champ fcken soon.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Wit drives through with a takedown into Cantu's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wit must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cantu throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cantu pulls Wit in close to prevent any damage.
Wit wants to control from the top but Cantu keeps moving.
Wit with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cantu has a closed guard, preventing Wit from standing up.
Cantu is trying to keep Wit in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wit won't allow Cantu to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Wit thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Cantu is looking for a triangle here but Wit uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T1#
Cantu holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#SU2#
Wit stands up and beckons Cantu to his feet.
Cantu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Wit closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Cantu's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Cantu manages to pull guard.
Cantu looking for a sweep. Not yet Cantu, not yet. #SUB#
Cantu throws his legs up looking for a submission but Wit uses it to pass to side control.
Cantu really is a fat lump.
The strikes coming from Wit are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Wit working away.#SUB2#
Wit tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2##SU2#
Wit decides to stand up, so the ref orders Cantu to his feet. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Wit jumps into guard, dragging Cantu to the mat.
Wit 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.
Wit keeps trying to improve his position.
Cantu lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SU#
Cantu gets to his feet - Wit follows without any prompting. #T3##CL2#
Wit closes the distance and clinches.
Cantu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wit has him pressed against the cage.
Wit leaning against his opponent.
#BC2#
Wit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wit keeps the fight on the outside.
Wit is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cantu wants to clinch.
Wit fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Wit feints and as Cantu raises his hands in defense, Wit changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cantu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Cantu is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#T4#
Wit moves into full guard.
Cantu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wit's head.#SUB2#
Wit escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cantu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cantu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU#
Cantu gets to his feet - Wit follows without any prompting.
Wit looks winded!#TD2#
Wit feints and as Cantu raises his hands in defense, Wit changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cantu tries to strike from the bottom.
Wit is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wit postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dim Wit dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Wit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cantu tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wit manages to circle out of the way.
Wit misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD2#
Wit shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cantu tries to get to full guard but Wit has control of the leg.
Wit seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wit wants to take a breather but Cantu is having none of it.
Cantu controlling the position well. #T1#
Wit trying to control from Cantu's half guard. Cantu has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Wit being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wit trying to control the position from guard on top but Cantu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Cantu working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Wit has passed into half guard!
Dim Wit has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wit is stalling here. Cantu is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Wit seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cantu has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Cantu landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T2#
Wit is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cantu connects with a decent elbow.
Wit is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cantu has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Cantu working away.
Cantu scores with punches from side control.
Cantu scoring with punches and elbows.
A lull in the action here.
Cantu scores with a couple of short elbows.#SU#
Cantu stands up. #CL#
Wit gets tackled into the cage by Cantu. Cantu maintains the clinch. #T3#
Cantu taking a breather. #TD#
Cantu manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cantu pulls Wit in close to prevent any damage.
Cantu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cantu 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.
Wit in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wit wants to control from the top but Cantu keeps moving.
Cantu 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.
Wit wanted to stand there but Cantu had control of the position. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wit looking to sit in guard and control but Cantu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Wit has an active guard here but Cantu has managed to pass into half guard.
Wit is breathing heavily.
Wit moves into full guard.
#SU#
Cantu decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wit is looking to clinch.
It looked like Cantu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD2#
Cantu tries to sprawl but Wit drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Cantu tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahmed Cantu dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Wit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cantu tries to counter by clinching up but Wit breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Wit has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cantu goes for a takedown attempt but Wit pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wit tries to close the distance and clinch but Cantu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cantu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cantu throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Wit shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wit stalling. #T1#
Cantu wants to get back to full guard.
Cantu is pressing down on Wit's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wit throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cantu wants to control the position but Wit says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Cantu wants to control but Wit is keeping busy.
Wit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cantu keeps working.
Cantu is trying is best to control the position here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wit trying to advance position but Cantu counters by regaining guard.
Wit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cantu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wit trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cantu's guard.
Wit takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cantu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SU#
Cantu decides to stand and escape the position. #TD2#
Wit fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cantu to the ground. Wit is now in Cantu's guard.#T3#
Cantu keeping moving, preventing Wit from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cantu is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Cantu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cantu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wit working a defensive guard here.
Cantu tries to stand but Wit is controlling from the bottom.
Cantu chips away with some ground and pound.
Cantu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4#
Wit is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Cantu is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Wit in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cantu cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Wit tries to hold on but Cantu postures up.
Cantu controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Cantu is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Wit can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cantu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahmed Cantu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cantu 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ahmed Cantu!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Burgos closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Burgos lands in his opponent's guard.
Cantu trying to control the position.
Burgos wants to control from the top but Cantu keeps moving.
Cantu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cantu has Burgos pulled in close to control his posture.
Cantu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cantu is trying to keep Burgos in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burgos wants to control from the top but Cantu keeps moving.
Burgos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1##TD2#
Burgos closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Burgos lands in his opponent's guard.
Burgos looking to sit in guard and control but Cantu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Burgos holds on and takes a little breather.
Cantu stands up over Burgos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Burgos controls Cantu momentarily but Cantu frees himself.
Burgos throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T2#
Cantu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cantu throwing strikes from guard but Burgos blocks nicely.
Cantu works over Burgos with some ground and pound from guard.#SU#
Cantu stands and steps away. Burgos gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Burgos gets a double leg takedown into Cantu's guard.
Cantu trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cantu working a defensive guard here.
Burgos 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.
Cantu 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.#T3#
Cantu trying to control the position.
Cantu could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cantu has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Burgos stopping the sweep attempt from Cantu.#SUB#
Cantu has his foot on Burgos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burgos works his way back into a safe position though.
Cantu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burgos is one step ahead there.
Burgos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cantu is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Cantu is looking for a triangle here but Burgos uses the submission attempt 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.
Cantu is looking to regain half guard here but Burgos keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cantu can't do much from the bottom here.
Cantu manages to work his way to half guard, despite Burgos's best efforts.
Cantu trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burgos wants to control but Cantu is keeping him busy.
Cantu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cantu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Burgos 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##TD2#
Burgos fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cantu sprawls well initially but Burgos persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Cantu wants to control but Burgos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cantu keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Burgos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cantu regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burgos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cantu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burgos is one step ahead there. #T1#
Cantu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burgos manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SU#
Cantu decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Burgos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Burgos closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cantu's guard.
Burgos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Burgos forces his way into half guard.
Cantu is staying active underneath Burgos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Burgos might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cantu haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cantu trying to control from the bottom.
Burgos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Burgos wants to control but Cantu is keeping him busy.
Frank Burgos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cantu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cantu.
Cantu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burgos tries to free his leg and advance position but Cantu is retaining full guard.
Burgos trying to control the position from guard on top but Cantu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burgos tries to stand but Cantu is controlling from the bottom.
Cantu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burgos is one step ahead there. #T3#
Cantu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cantu swinging wildly here.
Burgos closes the distance but Cantu moves to the side
and Cantu counters with a leg kick.
Burgos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cantu is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Burgos.
Burgos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burgos tries to clinch but Cantu moves out of range.
Burgos lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Ahmed Cantu has been cut.#T4#
Burgos misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Burgos 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.
Burgos is breathing heavily.
Burgos is stalling in the full guard.
Cantu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Burgos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cantu is one step ahead there. #ES2#
Burgos wriggles free and stands up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Cantu rushes Burgos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Burgos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ahmed Cantu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Burgos bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Burgos are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Burgos trying to control the position but Cantu is working away.
Cantu is looking to regain half guard here but Burgos keeps moving and retains side control.
Cantu regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Burgos 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.
Burgos wants to take a breather but Cantu is having none of it. #T1#
Burgos trying to mount his opponent but Cantu defends it.
Cantu gets full guard.
Cantu throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Cantu wants to hit a switch here but Burgos passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cantu there!
Cantu regains half guard.
Cantu works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cantu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burgos is one step ahead there. #T2#
Burgos is looking to work some ground and pound but Cantu has wrist control.
Burgos seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cantu trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Cantu trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Burgos trying to control the position from guard on top but Cantu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cantu 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.
Cantu tries to strike from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Cantu controlling the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Cantu gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cantu is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Cantu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cantu pulls Burgos in close to prevent any damage.
Burgos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cantu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burgos throwing strikes from guard but Cantu blocks nicely. #T4#
Cantu will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Cantu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cantu is really struggling to control Burgos but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cantu throws a sloppy head kick and Burgos moves out of range easily.
Burgos avoids the head kick by Cantu.
#TD2#
Burgos dives in and scores a takedown into Cantu's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cantu looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burgos looking to pass the guard.
Burgos with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Burgos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Burgos winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Burgos!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Machado darts in and clinches Cantu up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Machado as Cantu tries to tie him up.
Cantu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cantu looking to stall.
Machado lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cantu or not.
Cantu is breathing heavily.
Machado lands a hook that snaps the head of Cantu backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like Ahmed Cantu has been cut.#TD2#
Machado gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Machado sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cantu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Machado connects with a nice short shot to Cantu's temple. #ROC2#
Cantu is rocked!#CUT2#
Ahmed Cantu's cut is getting worse.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Cantu is out cold and this one is all over! Machado climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ricardo Machado!
Our winner, Ricardo Machado, 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: Mar 24, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Cantu bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cantu could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cantu wants to stand but Semedo has his arm trapped.
Semedo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cantu trying to control the action but Semedo is working from the bottom.
Semedo wants to control but Cantu postures up.
Semedo is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cantu is trying to get an arm triangle but Semedo is defending well.
Cantu lands a decent elbow from side control.
Semedo trying to control but Cantu flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#T1##SUB#
Cantu looking to break Semedo's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Semedo remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Cantu will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Semedo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Cantu's guard. Nice work there by Semedo.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Semedo wants to pass the guard but Cantu is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cantu is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Semedo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cantu has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Semedo actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Semedo actively working from the bottom here.
Cantu tries to stand and escape but Semedo is controlling the position. #T2##SUB2#
Semedo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Semedo looks winded!#SUB#
Cantu is looking for a kimura here.
Cantu tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Semedo.
Semedo trying to control but Cantu postures up.
#SUB2#
Semedo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Semedo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3##SU#
Cantu stands up and beckons Semedo to join him on the feet. #TD#
Cantu bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cantu scoring with punches from side control. #SU#
Cantu decides to stand back up. #CL#
Cantu gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Cantu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cantu misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Semedo gets tackled into the cage by Cantu. Cantu maintains the clinch. #TD#
Cantu has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Semedo regains guard immediately.
Cantu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cantu landing with the ground and pound. #T4##SU#
Cantu decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Cantu closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Semedo taking some punishment here, with Cantu in his half guard.
Cantu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cantu prevents Semedo from improving his position.#SU#
Cantu stands up out of the half guard.
Cantu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cantu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahmed Cantu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Cantu throws a head kick but Semedo moves out of range.
Cantu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Semedo can do to turn this around?
Semedo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Semedo connects with a body shot.
Cantu avoids the head kick by Semedo.
Semedo throws a body punch but Cantu moves out of range.
Cantu moves out of range of the body kick from Semedo.
Cantu tries to counter by clinching up but Semedo breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cantu doesn't manage to clinch there - Semedo circles away.
#CL#
Cantu has Semedo up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Cantu lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#T1#
Semedo is looking to control Cantu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Semedo avoid being mounted?
Well, if Cantu is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Cantu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Semedo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ahmed Cantu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cantu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Semedo keeps working.
Cantu is taking a breather. Semedo 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.#SUB2#
Semedo looking for submissions off his back.
Semedo is breathing heavily.
Semedo has hold of Cantu's hands but Cantu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Cantu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Semedo manages to get to full guard.
#SU#
Semedo is working an open guard so Cantu takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Cantu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
Cantu moves into the clinch.
Cantu blocks an uppercut.
#TD#
Cantu has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Semedo regains guard immediately.
Cantu wanted to stand there but Semedo had control of the position. #T3##SUB2#
Semedo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cantu defends it easily.
Cantu stands up over Semedo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cantu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SU#
Cantu gets to his feet. Semedo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Cantu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cantu has had enough of the clinch but Semedo keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Cantu turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Cantu scores with punches from side control.
Cantu scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Semedo to see if he's OK.#SU#
Cantu stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T4#
Semedo connects with a leg kick. Cantu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Semedo throws a push kick but Cantu slaps the foot to one side.
Cantu appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cantu throws a sloppy head kick and Semedo moves out of range easily.
Semedo tries a quick counter leg kick but Cantu is wise to it.
Cantu throws a head kick but Semedo moves out of range.
Semedo throws a fast counter high kick but Cantu manages to duck under it in time.
Semedo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Cantu rushes Semedo and presses him up against the cage.
Cantu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Semedo tries to work over Cantu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahmed Cantu dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Cantu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Semedo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Semedo replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Cantu blocks it well.
A low kick from Semedo is predictable there
and Cantu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Cantu gets control of Semedo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cantu will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Cantu keeping moving, preventing Semedo from controlling successfully.
Cantu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cantu working for a triangle but Semedo defends it easily.
Semedo looking to sit in guard and control but Cantu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1##SUB2#
Semedo working for a triangle but Cantu defends it easily.
#SU#
Cantu gets to his feet. Semedo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Semedo misses with a kick to the body.
#CL#
Cantu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Semedo, pushing him back against the cage.
Semedo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cantu backwards.
Semedo can't find room to land a body shot as Cantu controls the action.
Cantu slowing the pace effectively.
Cantu wants to get back to striking at distance but Semedo won't allow it.
#T2#
Cantu prevents a body shot from Semedo.
Semedo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cantu has Semedo pressed against the cage.
#TD#
Cantu pulls guard effortlessly.
Cantu is pulling down on Semedo's head to control his posture.
Cantu continues to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Semedo trying to control the position from guard on top but Cantu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Semedo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Semedo preventing the sweep.
Cantu striking off his back but it's not causing Semedo any problems.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cantu holds on and takes a little breather.
Cantu wants to sweep but no luck.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3##SUB2#
Semedo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cantu is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cantu has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Semedo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Cantu has picked Semedo up and slammed him! Semedo can't keep hold of the triangle and Cantu manages to pass to side control!
Pedro Semedo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SU#
Cantu decides to stand back up. Cantu steps back and let's Semedo get back to his feet.
Cantu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD#
Cantu throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Semedo was covering up waiting for the punch and Cantu finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Semedo being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Cantu postures up.
#SUB2#
Semedo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cantu defends well.#SU#
Cantu gets to his feet - Semedo follows without any prompting.
Cantu misses with the combination.
Ahmed Cantu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Cantu clinches up with Semedo and pushes him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahmed Cantu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cantu 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ahmed Cantu!
The defeated Pedro Semedo had this to say: 'Bullshit!...'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Cormier clinches up with Cantu and pushes him back against the cage.
Cormier is trying to stall.
Cantu could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD#
Cantu works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Cantu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Cormier looking for a guillotine here but Cantu defends easily.
#ES2#
Cormier wriggles free and stands up.
Cormier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cantu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cantu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Cantu tries to keep at a distance but Cormier has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cantu is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Cormier decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Cormier looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cantu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cormier works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Cantu would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Cantu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cormier is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Cormier wants to control from the top but Cantu keeps moving.
Cantu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cormier wants to control from the top but Cantu keeps moving.
Cormier passes into half guard.
Cormier missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Cantu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Cantu has his foot on Cormier's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cormier works his way back into a safe position though.
Cantu wants to sweep here but Cormier controlling him for the moment.
Cormier must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cormier trying to control the position from guard on top but Cantu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cantu looking for a sweep. Not yet Cantu, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cantu is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Cantu trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cormier's guard.#SU#
Cantu stands up from Cormier's guard - Cantu perhaps looking for a knockout. #T3#
Cormier lands a right hook to the body.
Cormier lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cormier tries to close the distance and clinch but Cantu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cantu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cormier blocks a head kick by Cantu.
Cormier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cormier scores with a jab to the body.
Cormier tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cantu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Cormier drives through and clinches with Cantu against the cage.
Cantu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cantu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cantu is pushing Cormier 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##TD2#
Cormier pulls guard.
Cantu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Cormier looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cantu passes into half guard.
Cormier wants to control but Cantu is keeping busy.
Ground and pound from Cantu.
Cormier keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cantu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Cormier dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Cormier closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cantu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC#
Cantu breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Cormier throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cantu was covering up waiting for the punch and Cormier finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cormier won't allow Cantu to sweep him here.
Cantu keeping moving, preventing Cormier from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cormier tries to free his leg and advance position but Cantu is retaining full guard.
Cantu trying to keep a closed guard but Cormier is proving a slippery customer.
Cormier being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Cormier with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cormier postures up.
Cormier throws a big right hand that misses.
Cantu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Cormier wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cormier manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cantu wants to get up but he can't break Cormier's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Cormier is trying to keep Cantu in close.
Cantu 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.#T2#
Cormier manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cantu manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Cantu trying to keep a closed guard but Cormier is proving a slippery customer.
Cormier throwing strikes from guard but Cantu blocks nicely.
Cormier trying to control but Cantu is working from the bottom.
Cantu looking for a sweep. Not yet Cantu, not yet.
Cantu looking to control.
Cantu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cormier is working Cantu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Cantu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cantu trying to control the position.
Cantu is really struggling to control Cormier but he's trying to hold on to the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cantu is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Cantu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#ES2#
Cormier wriggles free and stands up.
Cormier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Cantu darts in and clinches Cormier up against the cage.#TD#
Cantu ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cantu no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Cantu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Cormier throws a big elbow that misses.
Cormier landing some decent shots from guard.
Cormier lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cantu keeping full guard, as Cormier tries to pass.
Cormier keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cantu's head.
Daniel Cormier has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cormier trying to control but Cantu is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Cantu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cormier defends well.
Cantu is pulling down on Cormier's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Cormier 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Cormier misses with a low kick as Cantu jumps back.
Cormier lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cormier.#CUT2#
It looks like Ahmed Cantu has been cut.
Cormier moves in looking to clinch but Cantu pushes him off.#TD2#
Cormier shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cormier was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cantu is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cormier off and has taken his back!
Cantu is hanging on to Cormier's back as he tries to escape.
Cantu has Cormier flattened out and is raining down punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cormier is in bad spot here.
Cormier covering up well under a series of strikes from Cantu.
Cormier trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T1#
Cormier is covering up but some of the strikes from Cantu are getting through and doing damage.
Cormier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Cantu looking for the choke but no joy.
Cantu scores with punches from the back.
Cormier trying to get back to his feet but Cantu is in full control for now.
Cormier trying to control the hands but Cantu won't let him. #SUB#
Cantu tightening his grip on Cormier, looking for the choke. #T2#
Cantu controlling the position well here. Cormier rolled but Cantu kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Cantu connects with a big shot to the side of Cormier's head.
Cormier breaks Cantu's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#T3#
Cantu has control of Cormier's left arm, preventing Cormier from doing any damage.
Cormier distracts Cantu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cormier trying to control the position from guard on top but Cantu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cormier in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Cantu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cormier stopping the sweep attempt from Cantu.
Cormier throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cormier forces his way into half guard.
Cantu wants to control but Cormier is keeping busy.
Cantu wants to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Cormier there.
Cormier missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cormier lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cantu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cormier's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cormier's back!
Cormier prevents Cantu from getting a body triangle.
Ahmed Cantu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daniel Cormier is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#ES2#
Cormier is trying to shake Cantu off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Cantu won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Daniel Cormier.
Well Cormier has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Cormier!
Daniel Cormier took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
McNully closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cantu quickly recovers to half guard.
Cantu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McNully is working away from the top position though.
Cantu wants to get back to full guard.
Cantu works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
McNully thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cantu wants to sweep but no luck. #SU2#
McNully gets to his feet. Cantu looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
McNully moves in looking to clinch but Cantu pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
McNully gets tackled into the cage by Cantu. Cantu maintains the clinch. #TD#
Cantu has dropped down and is working for a takedown. McNully is trying to keep an underhook but Cantu manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Cantu is thwarting McNully's attempts to control the position.
Cantu could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Cantu is working for a kimura but McNully is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1#
McNully wants to get back to his feet.
Cantu is thwarting McNully's attempts to control the position.
McNully is looking to improve his position.
McNully is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cantu tries to stand but can't do so whilst McNully controls his leg.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McNully tries to get to full guard but Cantu has control of the leg.
Cantu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cantu lands a nice short elbow.
McNully is trying to get back to full guard.
Cantu tries to stand but can't do so whilst McNully controls his leg.
McNully trying to control from the bottom.
Cantu tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
McNully closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T3##SU2#
McNully decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD2#
McNully scores with a takedown into Cantu's guard.
Cantu wants to sweep but no luck.
McNully trying to control the position from guard on top but Cantu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cantu throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Cantu pulls McNully in close to his closed guard and prevents McNully from doing any damage or advancing position.
McNully wants to control from the top but Cantu keeps moving. #T4#
McNully being controlled here momentarily.
Cantu keeping moving, preventing McNully from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cantu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McNully trying to control the position from guard on top but Cantu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
McNully shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scotty McNully dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
McNully scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cantu tries to buck McNully off but McNully is having none of it.#SUB2#
McNully wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cantu, who protects the arm well.
McNully wants to control but Cantu is keeping him busy.
Cantu tries to buck McNully off but McNully is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
I wouldn't like to be where Cantu is right now.
McNully wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cantu keeps working. #SUB2#
McNully tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Cantu tries to improve position but can't.
Cantu looking for a sweep but McNully has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Cantu tries to hold on but McNully postures up.
Cantu sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
McNully has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Cantu defend it? McNully steps over the head and cranks it - Cantu is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for McNully!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Scotty McNully!
After winning the bout, Scotty McNully thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Bishop lands a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Ahmed Cantu has been cut.
Cantu throws a head kick that misses
and Bishop counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cantu tries a head kick but it misses.
Bishop doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD#
Bishop gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cantu to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bishop wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Cantu manages to pass to side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bishop can do anything to dispel that myth.#REVB#
Bishop really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cantu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bishop wants to control but Cantu passes into side.
Cantu scores with punches from side control.
Bishop tries to buck Cantu off but Cantu is having none of it.
Cantu happy to just control the position for now.
Bishop is trying to control Cantu's posture but Cantu avoids it. #T1##SU#
Cantu decides to stand back up. Cantu steps back and let's Bishop get back to his feet.
Bishop takes a swing at Cantu's ribcage but misses.
Bishop lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cantu throws a sloppy head kick and Bishop moves out of range easily.
Bishop jabs at Cantu's body.
Cantu could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bishop looks to score with a jab to the body but Cantu is just out of range.
Bishop lands a glancing blow to the side of Cantu's head.
Cantu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Bishop lands a body shot.
Ahmed Cantu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cantu tries to clinch but Bishop moves out of range.
Quinn Bishop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bishop lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cantu circles away quickly and effectively.
Bishop swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Cantu moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cantu tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cantu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cantu working aggressively here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cantu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bishop has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bishop lands a left hand.
Bishop lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bishop misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cantu.
#T3#
Cantu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cantu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bishop lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Bishop. #ROC2#
Cantu is rocked!
Cantu taking a breather.
Oh Cantu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bishop unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Cantu! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Bishop is unloading with more strikes now! Cantu drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quinn Bishop!
Quinn Bishop spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Jordan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cantu counters with a one-two to the body.
Cantu throws a head kick that misses.
Jordan throws a series of punches but Cantu moves out of range.
Cantu throws a sloppy head kick and Jordan moves out of range easily.
Jordan misses with a right hand
and Cantu counters with a two punch combo.
Jordan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cantu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Jordan moves into the clinch.
Cantu is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Jordan is fighting off a takedown attempt but Cantu is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jordan to the mat. Jordan regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cantu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jordan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cantu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cantu stands up over Jordan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Jordan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cantu passes into side control.
Jordan trying his best to control but Cantu has mounted him.
Cantu wants to control the pace but Jordan is squirming around nicely. #T1#
Jordan wants to hold on but Cantu pushes him away.
Cantu unloading with bombs!
Jordan is working to get back to half guard.
Cantu working Jordan over with strikes here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jordan can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Cantu is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jordan can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jordan is trying to escape the mount.
Cantu working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Cantu lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jordan hang on?
Cantu landing strikes from the mount.#T2#
Jordan tries to lock up and control but Cantu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cantu could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cantu working Jordan over with strikes here.
Cantu 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.
Cantu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cantu is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Cantu controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#SUB#
Cantu goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jordan turns into him and now he's in Cantu's guard.
Jordan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cantu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jordan manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T3#
Cantu wants to stand but Jordan has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Jordan looking for subs off his back but Cantu has passed one foot through into half guard.
Cantu wants to stand up but Jordan is controlling the position.
#SUB2#
Jordan looking for submissions off his back.
Jordan trying to control here.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cantu blocks the strikes from Jordan.
#SUB#
Cantu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jordan sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Jordan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Jordan is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Cantu has latched onto it... Big trouble! Cantu pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Jordan is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Cantu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ahmed Cantu!
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