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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Poffo tries to clinch but Flores moves out of range. #CL2#
Flores tries to keep at a distance but Poffo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Poffo is looking to break free of the clinch but Flores has double underhooks. #TD2#
Poffo pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Poffo keeping moving, preventing Flores from controlling successfully.
Flores will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Poffo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Flores wants to control from the top but Poffo keeps moving.
Poffo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Flores trying to keep a closed guard but Poffo is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poffo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Flores wants to stand up but Poffo is controlling him.
Poffo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Poffo forces his way into half guard.
Poffo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Flores knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Poffo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Poffo 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.
Poffo controlling the action here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Poffo wants to free his trapped foot but Flores is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Flores trying to control here.
Poffo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#ES#
Flores kicks off Poffo and gets to his feet.
Flores keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Poffo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Poffo gets caught flat footed, as Flores shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Flores controlling from the top position. #T3#
Flores trying to control but Poffo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Poffo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Flores can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Poffo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Flores's guard. #REVB#
Flores keeping moving, preventing Poffo from controlling successfully.
Flores looking for a sweep. Not yet Flores, not yet.
Flores is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Poffo is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poffo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Flores keeping moving, preventing Poffo from controlling successfully. #T4#
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Poffo has eaten all the pies!
Poffo looking to sit in guard and control but Flores gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Poffo keeping moving, preventing Flores from controlling successfully.
Flores loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Poffo throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Flores has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Poffo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Poffo looks winded!
Poffo pulls Flores in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poffo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lanny Poffo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Flores bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Poffo tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Poffo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Flores lands strikes to the head.
Flores really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Poffo.
Poffo wants to control his opponent's hands but Flores gets his hands free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poffo is trying to break free.
Poffo keeps trying to improve his position.
Poffo looking very determined here, making life difficult for Flores.
Flores lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T1#
Flores gets his hands free as Poffo looks to control.
Will Flores go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
You can see the frustration on Poffo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Flores keeps control of the position easily here as Poffo tries to buck him off.
Poffo is trying to stand back up.
You can see the frustration on Poffo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Poffo is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Flores patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Poffo trying to control the hands but Flores won't let him. #T2#
What can Poffo do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Flores has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Poffo wants to get back to his feet.
Poffo rolls, trying to escape but Flores keeps control of the position.
Poffo trying to control the position but Flores manages to sink in the hooks.
I really don't envy Poffo right now.
Poffo wants to control his opponent's hands but Flores gets his hands free.
Flores softening up his opponent with strikes here.
I would not like to be Poffo right now.
#T3#
Flores's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Flores is looking for the choke from the back position but Poffo is controlling his hands well.
Poffo trying to control the hands but Flores won't let him.
Poffo trying to get back to his feet but Flores is in full control for now.
Norris Flores overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Flores is trying to stick to Poffo's back but Poffo is turning into Flores. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Flores's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Poffo.
Flores controlling Poffo's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flores bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Poffo's guard. #REVR#
Poffo trying to keep a closed guard but Flores is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Poffo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Flores 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.
Poffo wants to control but Flores passes easily into half guard.
Flores is controlling the pace.
Poffo is looking to control Flores's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Poffo avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flores stalling.
Flores scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norris Flores dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Poffo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Flores manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Flores is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Poffo.
Lanny Poffo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flores wants to clinch.#TD#
Flores shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Poffo throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Poffo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Poffo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Flores's guard. #REVB#
Flores looking to hit a scissor sweep but Poffo is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poffo wants to stand and escape but instead Flores has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Poffo wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Poffo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Flores is controlling him.
Flores trying to control but Poffo is working from the bottom.
Flores slips nicely into half guard.
Poffo wants to get back to full guard.
Poffo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Poffo is holding on to half guard well.
Poffo is trying to maintain the position but Flores is very close to passing his half guard.
Poffo tries to get to full guard but Flores has control of the leg.
Flores is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Further stalling from Flores.
Poffo wants to sweep but Flores has passed to side control!
Poffo being controlled for a moment.
Poffo is not content to let Flores control the position.
Poffo manages to get back to half guard.
Poffo wants to improve his position but Flores is controlling well.
#T3##SUB2#
Poffo actively working from the bottom here.
Flores is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Poffo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Poffo wants to control but Flores is keeping busy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Flores perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Poffo tries to clinch there but Flores circles away.
#CL#
Flores pushes Poffo up against the cage in a clinch.
Flores avoiding damage as Poffo throws knees to the body.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Poffo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Poffo is trying to pull guard but Flores has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Flores works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Flores content to stall in guard here.
Flores seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Poffo for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flores postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Norris Flores showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Flores 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Norris Flores!
Lanny Poffo was interviewed post fight and said 'I've only got one way to go after that one!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Jefferies pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jason Jefferies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flores keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jefferies throws a sloppy head kick and Flores moves out of range easily.
Flores is looking to counter the offense by Jefferies and move into the clinch.
Jefferies looks for a takedown but Flores sprawls well.
It looked like Flores was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jefferies closes the distance and clinches up with Flores, looking for a takedown. Jefferies pushes Flores against the cage but Flores circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Norris Flores has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Jefferies.
Jefferies dodges the punch combination from Flores.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flores tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jefferies manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Flores tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jefferies manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Jefferies gets a double leg takedown into Flores's guard.#ES#
Flores is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Jefferies presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T1##TD2#
Jefferies drags the fight down to the ground.
Flores is stalling in the full guard.
Flores trying to control the position from guard on top but Jefferies is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flores preventing the sweep.
Flores slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
Jefferies working a defensive guard here.
Flores not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jefferies is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Jefferies has eaten all the pies!
Flores tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jefferies tries to counter with a clinch but Flores shakes him off and moves away.#TD2#
Jefferies bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Flores struggling a bit here.
Jefferies tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T3#
Flores is not content to let Jefferies control the position.
Flores looks to move to half guard but instead Jefferies has passed into mount! Damn!
Jefferies avoids the attempt from Flores to control.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Flores is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Jefferies looking to control but Flores is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Flores is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Flores can't escape the position.
Jefferies looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flores can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jefferies controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jason Jefferies will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Jefferies shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jefferies connects with a couple of short punches.
Jefferies stops Flores from standing up.
Jefferies not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jefferies passes Flores's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferies controlling the pace.
Jefferies working over Flores with some ground and pound. Flores looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Jefferies trying to control the pace.
Flores tries to roll over but Jefferies keeps him under control.
Jefferies takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jefferies throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jefferies is taking a breather. Flores 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.
Flores is not content to let Jefferies control the position.
Jefferies lands with a punch from half guard.
Jefferies trying to control the pace.
Jefferies is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Jefferies fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Flores gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Jefferies pulls guard effortlessly.
Jefferies keeping full guard, as Flores tries to pass.
Jefferies being controlled here, momentarily. #T4##SUB2#
Flores avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jefferies wants to sweep here but Flores controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jefferies keeping moving, preventing Flores from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Jefferies showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Flores displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jefferies throws out the jab.
Jefferies tries to land a front kick but Flores steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Flores feinted with a counter takedown.
Jefferies closes this distance looking for a takedown but Flores circles away.#CL#
Flores clinches with his opponent.
Jefferies doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jefferies fails to pull guard.
Jefferies has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Jefferies breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Jefferies shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Flores makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T1#
Flores swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Jefferies closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Flores to the mat! Flores manages to get full guard. #ES#
Flores pushes Jefferies off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD2#
Jefferies closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jefferies takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flores wants to control but Jefferies postures up.
Flores is not content to let Jefferies control the position. #SUB2#
Jefferies looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Flores's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Flores is looking to regain half guard here but Jefferies keeps moving and retains side control.
Jefferies tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Flores wants to control but Jefferies postures up.#T3#
Jefferies lands a decent elbow from side control.
Flores can't do much from the bottom here.
The ground and pound from Jefferies seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Flores defending against the ground and pound.
Flores prevents Jefferies from moving into mount.
Jefferies wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flores keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jefferies gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Flores counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jefferies! #T4#
Flores looks up at the clock and then as Jefferies takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Flores smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jefferies wants to control but Flores postures up.
Flores in the domination position with Jefferies hanging on.
Jefferies is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Flores off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Jefferies has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Flores has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flores is trying to get back to his feet but Jefferies has full control of the position and if anything, Flores has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Norris Flores.
I think Jefferies 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Jefferies!
An out of breath Jason Jefferies thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Flores counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Flores sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Jones closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Flores tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Flores looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones dives in for a single leg takedown but Flores sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Flores has him pressed against the cage.
Norris Flores has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Jones.#T1#
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Flores walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Flores, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones looks to land a combination. Flores sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#
It looks like Norris Flores has been cut.
Jones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL2#
Jones has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Jones has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Flores uses from the top position.
Flores 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. #T2#
Flores trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flores controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T3#
Jones looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Flores tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones looks for a takedown but Flores sprawls well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Flores looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Flores sprawls well. Flores wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Flores misses with a wild combination.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Flores tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Flores to the ground. Flores escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Flores as Jones shoots in.
Flores shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jones looks winded!
Horrible takedown attempt by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Flores, which made it look bad.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flores is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones tries to counter with a clinch but Flores shakes him off and moves away.
Jones misses with a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Flores.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Norris Flores's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Flores shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Flores's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Flores could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#CL2#
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Flores.
Come on Jones - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice sprawl there from Flores as Jones shoots in.
Jimmy Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Flores.#T1##CL2#
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Flores, pushing him back against the cage.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Norris Flores has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Jones.
Flores tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Jones pulls guard.
Flores slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Flores manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Flores tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Flores is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Flores looking to control.
Flores tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jones is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Flores looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Norris Flores is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Flores is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Flores prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T4#
Jones jumps guard but Flores turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Flores fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD#
Flores closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jones quickly recovers to half guard.
Jones is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flores keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Norris Flores's cut.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jones misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Flores holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Flores tries to pull guard but Jones forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck for Flores with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Flores.
Jimmy Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Jones tenderised Flores's leg. Flores is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Jones closes the distance and pushes Flores back into the cage.#BC2#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
#T1##CL2#
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Flores in a clinch.
Flores stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
#TD2#
Jones ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jones no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jones has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jones wants to sweep here but Flores controlling him for the moment.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Flores trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB2#
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Flores defends easily.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Flores from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Flores defends it nicely.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Flores tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Flores to the ground. Flores escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Flores wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Norris Flores has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Jones.
Jones goes for a double leg but Flores avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Flores continues to drive forward.#CL#
Flores instigates a clinch.
Flores tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jones dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jones prevents Flores from breaking the clinch.#T4#
Flores gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Flores fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jones throws a nice head kick!
Flores fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Flores, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Flores with a body shot.
Norris Flores has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jimmy Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones blocks a head kick by Flores.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jones 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Jones!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Flores shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Carreiro pinned against the cage. Carreiro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sloppy strikes from Flores. Those never looked like landing.
Sloppy strikes from Flores. Those never looked like landing.
Carreiro shoots in looking for a takedown but Flores manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Carreiro's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Carreiro throws a series of punches but Flores moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flores shoots in looking for a takedown. Carreiro tries to sprawl out of it but Flores keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Carreiro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Carreiro moves in looking to clinch but Flores pushes him off.#T1#
Carreiro has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Flores counters by moving into the clinch.
Flores prevents the takedown attempt.
Norris Flores has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Carreiro.
Carreiro looks winded!
Carreiro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Flores prevents it.
#BC2#
Carreiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carreiro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Flores counters with a nice double leg into side control. Carreiro won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carreiro seems a little lost for a moment, as Flores dominates the positioning.#T2#
Carreiro wants to get back to his feet.
Flores will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Flores controlling the position from side mount.
Flores tries to move into full mount but can't pass Carreiro's legs.
Carreiro being controlled for a moment.
Flores passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Carreiro! #T3#
Flores sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Flores punching from mount but Carreiro doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flores unloads with some shots from mount but Carreiro bucks and avoids them well.
Flores controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norris Flores dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Flores fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Carreiro.
Flores is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Flores has closed the distance and engaged Carreiro in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carreiro is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Flores is defending well.
Flores is pressed up against the cage. Carreiro has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Flores down to the mat. Flores avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Carreiro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Norris Flores has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Carreiro.
Flores misses with a wild combination.
Carreiro is breathing heavily.#T1#
Flores shoots in looking for a takedown but Carreiro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Flores's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Flores lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CL#
Flores moves into range and clinches up with Carreiro.
Carreiro is looking to take this one to the mat.
Carreiro tries for a takedown but Flores manages to get underhooks.
Flores drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Carreiro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Flores is trying to trip Carreiro. He has hold of a leg but Carreiro is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Flores persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#T2#
Flores showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Flores prevents Carreiro from getting back to his feet.
Flores content to stall in guard here.
Flores is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carreiro can do to turn this around?#T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#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.
Flores tries to clinch there but Carreiro circles away.
Carreiro is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Flores gets the takedown into side control.
Norris Flores overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carreiro being controlled for a moment.
Carreiro is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flores in side control, throwing shots but Carreiro defends.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norris Flores dominated that second round.
That's time! Flores's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Carreiro shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Carreiro was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Flores throws Carreiro to one side and escapes!
Flores could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Flores shoots in but Carreiro avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Carreiro has Flores up against the cage in a clinch.
Flores tries for a takedown but Carreiro manages to get underhooks.
Carreiro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Flores wants the takedown. Carreiro is fighting it off but Flores persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Carreiro's guard against the cage.#T1#
Flores looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU#
Flores decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Carreiro, up you get! #T3#
A nice combination there by Flores.
#TD#
Flores gets a double leg takedown into Carreiro's guard.
Flores postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Flores working some strikes from top position.
Flores is stalling in the full guard.
Carreiro is looking to stand back up but Flores counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Carreiro. #T4#
Well, if Flores 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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Norris Flores showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Flores 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Norris Flores!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Lusis lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Flores goes down and covers up as Lusis starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Janis Lusis!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Flores throws a sloppy head kick and Dzerkalis moves out of range easily. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dzerkalis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Flores avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dzerkalis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Flores fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Flores rushes Dzerkalis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dzerkalis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Norris Flores has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberts Dzerkalis.#TD2#
Dzerkalis pulls Flores into guard.
#T1#
Flores controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Dzerkalis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Flores gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Dzerkalis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Flores content to stall in guard here.
Flores knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dzerkalis on the ground.
Dzerkalis looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Flores puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Dzerkalis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Flores missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Flores trying to control the pace.
Dzerkalis is looking for a sweep. Flores is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Flores controlling the pace. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Flores seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Dzerkalis has recovered full guard.
Flores not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flores throws a strike but Dzerkalis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Dzerkalis trying to control but Flores is working from the bottom.
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 Norris Flores will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Flores forces Dzerkalis back against the cage and clinches.
Dzerkalis is trying to pull guard but Flores has him pressed against the cage.
Dzerkalis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Flores is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Flores manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Dzerkalis drops back looking for a leg! Flores is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Flores manages to kick Dzerkalis off! Dzerkalis jumps back into Flores's guard.
Dzerkalis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flores has control of Dzerkalis's left arm, preventing Dzerkalis from doing any damage. #T1#
Flores trying to keep a closed guard but Dzerkalis is proving a slippery customer.
Dzerkalis trying to control the position from guard on top but Flores is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dzerkalis postures up in Flores's guard and throws a big left but Flores blocks it.
Flores wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Flores keeping moving, preventing Dzerkalis from controlling successfully.
Dzerkalis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flores swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Flores wants to stand and escape but Dzerkalis is having none of it. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Flores looking for a guillotine here but Dzerkalis defends easily.
Dzerkalis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dzerkalis trying to control the position from guard on top but Flores is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Flores could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dzerkalis misses with a takedown attempt - Flores sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Norris Flores has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberts Dzerkalis.#CL#
Flores takes the fight into the clinch.
Flores stops a takedown attempt from Dzerkalis.
#T3#
Flores tries to circle away but Dzerkalis has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Flores pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dzerkalis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dzerkalis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Flores avoids it really well and circles away.
Dzerkalis shoots in for a takedown but Flores shows good takedown defense.
Flores is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dzerkalis can do to turn this around?#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dzerkalis wants to clinch#TD#
and Flores decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dzerkalis's guard.
Flores trying to control but Dzerkalis is working from the bottom.
Flores looking to sit in guard and control but Dzerkalis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Dzerkalis wants to pass the guard but Flores is keeping the position.
Flores will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Flores working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dzerkalis throws an elbow that misses. Flores uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dzerkalis's guard. Nice move by Flores!#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norris Flores dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Flores manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dzerkalis on his heels. He'll look to pass Dzerkalis's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2#
Dzerkalis looking for a guillotine here but Flores defends easily.
Dzerkalis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flores controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Flores trying to control the position from guard on top but Dzerkalis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Flores stays in close to Dzerkalis's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Norris Flores is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dzerkalis closes the distance and clinches up with Flores, looking for a takedown. Dzerkalis pushes Flores against the cage but Flores circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Flores tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Dzerkalis counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dzerkalis wants to control but Flores is keeping him busy.
Flores is trying to control but can't.
Dzerkalis works his way into side control.
Flores is not content to let Dzerkalis control the position.
Flores manages to get back to half guard.
Flores trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
#T3#
Flores keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dzerkalis looking to control but Flores is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Roberts Dzerkalis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dzerkalis cracks Flores with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Flores is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Flores is looking to get to half guard.
Dzerkalis working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T4#
Flores is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Flores is squirming around, avoiding Dzerkalis's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Dzerkalis quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Dzerkalis but it's paid off an Flores is forced to tap! Nice work by Dzerkalis.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roberts Dzerkalis!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 05, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Flores.
Smirnoff bucks up and tries to throw Flores off but instead Flores has got his back!
Smirnoff looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Flores biding his time, looking for the opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smirnoff is trying to break free.
#T1#
Flores scores with punches to the body.
Flores biding his time, controlling Smirnoff.
Flores has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Flores is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Flores gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Flores gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Flores apologises and we restart here on the feet.
#CL#
Flores closes the distance and clinches.
Smirnoff creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Smirnoff wants to stall.
Flores is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smirnoff gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Flores has Smirnoff pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smirnoff manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Smirnoff tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Flores's elbow. #TD#
Flores has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Smirnoff uses from the top position. #ES#
Flores has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Smirnoff is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T3#
Flores is working for takedown but Smirnoff is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Norris Flores. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Flores pulls guard effortlessly.
Flores tries to land a sweep but no joy. #ES#
Flores has his feet on Smirnoff's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Flores tries to bum rush Smirnoff with a series of wild strikes but Smirnoff uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Flores moves into range and clinches up with Smirnoff.
Smirnoff has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Flores after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Flores pulls Smirnoff into guard.
#T4#
Flores seems keen to control Smirnoff's posture.
Flores bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smirnoff's guard. #REVR#
Flores 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.
Flores throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flores is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norris Flores dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Flores uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smirnoff.#CL#
Flores has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Flores escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Flores misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick misses from Flores.
Flores misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smirnoff looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL#
Flores fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smirnoff, pushing him back against the cage.
Smirnoff misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flores prevents a takedown attempt there.
Flores swings wildly with an uppercut but Smirnoff uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flores wants to break free but Smirnoff has control.
Smirnoff is breathing heavily.#T1#
Smirnoff prevents a body shot from Flores. #TD#
Flores successfully pulls guard.
Flores looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Flores working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smirnoff. #SUB#
Flores working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smirnoff doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smirnoff manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Flores will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Flores has his hands on Smirnoff's head, controlling the position.
Flores could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T2#
Flores bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smirnoff's guard. #REVR#
Smirnoff being controlled here, momentarily.
Flores is looking to work some ground and pound but Smirnoff has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Smirnoff is looking for a triangle but Flores pushes his legs off easily.
Norris Flores overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Flores 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.
Flores is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smirnoff can do to turn this around?#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU#
Flores decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
Flores moves into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smirnoff missing with knees to the body.
Flores wants to get back to striking at distance but Smirnoff won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norris Flores dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Flores scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Smirnoff's face as Flores controls the position.
Flores seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Smirnoff for as long as he can get away with.
Smirnoff felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Flores.
Smirnoff on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here.#T1#
Flores in side control lands a decent elbow.
Smirnoff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Flores lands a few punches from side control.
Smirnoff is being controlled here.
Smirnoff is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Flores misses with a takedown attempt - Smirnoff sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Norris Flores is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Flores swats away the attempt to clinch by Smirnoff.
Flores throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Flores rushes Smirnoff and presses him up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Flores's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Smirnoff changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Flores fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD#
Smirnoff gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Flores controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Flores continues to stall.#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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vladimir Smirnoff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Norris Flores is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smirnoff throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Norris Flores showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Flores 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Norris Flores!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Flores throws a head kick but Mitchell moves out of range.
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown but Flores shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mitchell fails to land the takedown.
Flores changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Flores sprawls well. Flores wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mitchell gets slowly back to his feet.
Norris Flores has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Mitchell.
Mitchell misses with a takedown attempt - Flores sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell shoots in for a double leg but Flores sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Flores misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1##TD2#
Mitchell is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Flores's half guard.
Flores blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mitchell.
Flores works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mitchell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Flores is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mitchell is controlling him.
Flores working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mitchell.
Mitchell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mitchell working some strikes from top position.
Mitchell looks winded!#T2#
Mitchell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Flores trying to control the position.
Flores wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Flores wants to get back to his feet but Mitchell passes into half guard.
Flores is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mitchell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mitchell's back!
Mitchell prevents Flores from getting a body triangle.
Flores controls the action.#T3#
Flores throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Mitchell is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Flores really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mitchell.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Flores missing with strikes from the back.
Mitchell is trying to get back to his feet but Flores has full control of the position and if anything, Mitchell has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Even with his hooks in, Flores manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Flores trying to control momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
What can Mitchell do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norris Flores dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Mitchell throws a series of punches but Flores moves out of range.
Flores has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Flores closes the distance and clinches.
Flores is trying to push Mitchell away but Mitchell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mitchell looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flores jumps guard but Mitchell stands there with Flores around his waist. Flores gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Mitchell has Flores pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mitchell pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Flores tumbling to the mat - Mitchell dives into Flores's guard.#T1#
Mitchell throwing strikes from guard but Flores blocks nicely.
Flores controls Mitchell momentarily but Mitchell frees himself. #SUB#
Flores is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mitchell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mitchell being controlled here momentarily.
Mitchell throws an elbow that misses. Flores uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mitchell's guard. Nice move by Flores!#REVR##T2#
Flores trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitchell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flores is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mitchell is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
Flores is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Flores trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitchell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flores sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Flores wants to control from the top but Mitchell keeps moving. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mitchell shoots in but no luck this time.
Mitchell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Flores counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Norris Flores has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Mitchell.
Mitchell is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice sprawl there from Mitchell as Flores shoots in.
Mitchell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Flores doesn't manage to clinch there - Mitchell circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Norris Flores will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Flores doesn't manage to clinch there - Mitchell circles away.
Flores fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Mitchell counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Flores is looking to stand back up but Mitchell counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Flores. #REVR#
Flores looks like he's trying to stand up.
Flores tries to get to full guard but Mitchell has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mitchell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1##SUB2#
Mitchell is working for a kimura but Flores is defending it quite comfortably.
Mitchell scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mitchell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mitchell throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Flores to regain full guard.
Flores utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mitchell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Flores looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Flores is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Mitchell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mitchell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mitchell lands a couple of digs.
Mitchell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mitchell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mitchell lands a couple of elbows.
Mitchell chips away with some ground and pound.
Mitchell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mitchell is looking to work some ground and pound but Flores has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Flores has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mitchell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Flores controls Mitchell momentarily but Mitchell frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Mitchell gets a double leg takedown into Flores's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flores keeping moving, preventing Mitchell from controlling successfully.
Mitchell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Flores throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Flores has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Mitchell should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Flores has tightened it up now! Mitchell should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Norris Flores!
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