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Event:
DFN#15 Peukalo vs Mitchell
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Kelly misses with a left hand
and Darrow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Darrow closes the distance but Kelly moves to the side
and Kelly counters with a stiff right hand.
Kelly scores with a crisp jab that stopped Darrow in his tracks.
Kelly missing with a left hand there. Darrow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Darrow is looking for the big counter here.
Kelly swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Darrow.
Kelly lands with a right hand. #ROC#
Darrow is rocked!
Kelly throws a shot to the body.
Darrow slips a straight right by Kelly.
Darrow throws a counter combo.
Darrow takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darrow moves away from the strike by Kelly. #CL2#
Darrow instigates a clinch.
A short left from Kelly. #T1#
Kelly managing to block the knees to the body from Darrow.
#BC2#
Darrow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Darrow wants to clinch up but Kelly keeps it at a distance.
Kelly throws a big shot that misses.
Darrow unleashes a big counter combination but Kelly bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
No joy there for Darrow, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Darrow takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jab by Kelly.
Kelly misses with an uppercut
and Darrow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kelly fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Darrow out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Daniel Kelly!
Daniel Kelly decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
DUEL#80
Date: Jul 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Alderich lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Darrow at a distance.
Alderich scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alderich jabs at Darrow's body.#CL#
Darrow tries to keep at a distance but Alderich has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alderich works on Darrow's body with a couple of short punches.
Alderich gets through Darrow's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Darrow throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Alderich lands an uppercut.#TD#
Alderich gets control of Darrow's arms and successfully pulls guard. Alderich will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Darrow must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Darrow is sitting in close to Alderich's body. Alderich has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Darrow is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Darrow is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Alderich.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Liber Alderich!
A relieved looking Liber Alderich thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Darrow scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SU2#
Darrow stands up.
Darrow thuds his right hand into Killer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Killer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Darrow counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Darrow.
Darrow tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC2#
Darrow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Killer wants to clinch up but Darrow keeps it at a distance.
Darrow wants to counter with a clinch but Killer pushes him away.
Killer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Darrow counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Killer falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Christian Darrow!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Kissinger fails to land with a series of punches.
Kissinger lands a right hook to the body.
Darrow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kissinger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kissinger keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kissinger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Darrow tries to close the distance and clinch but Kissinger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kissinger is looking for the big counter here.
A punch combination from Kissinger misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Darrow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kissinger lands a right hook to the body.
Kissinger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Darrow doesn't seem bothered though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kissinger cracks Darrow with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kissinger lands a right hook to the body.
Darrow tries to clinch up
and Kissinger counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the liver by Kissinger. Beautiful body shot.
Kissinger lands a jab-cross combination. #ROC2#
Darrow is rocked!#T1#
Kissinger connects with a right that clearly hurt Darrow. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Kissinger proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Darrow collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Kissinger!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Estrada keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Estrada moves into range and clinches up with Darrow.
Estrada on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Darrow lands a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Dewey Estrada has been cut.#TD#
Estrada pulls Darrow into guard.
Darrow is fighting to break Estrada's control of his arms but Estrada is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Darrow throws a big right hand that misses.
Estrada preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Darrow has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Darrow tries to free his leg and advance position but Estrada is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darrow 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. #SUB#
Estrada is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Darrow is aware though and is defending well.#T1##ES#
Estrada is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Estrada fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Estrada is trying to pull guard but Darrow has him pressed against the cage.
Estrada jumps guard but Darrow turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dewey Estrada. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Darrow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Estrada shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Estrada showed some decent athleticism there. #ES2#
Darrow pushes Estrada off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Estrada.
Estrada shoots in and drives through. Darrow sprawls well.
Estrada is breathing heavily.#T2#
Estrada avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Estrada tries to counter with a takedown but Darrow is quick to defend against it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Darrow.#CL2#
Darrow has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knees to the body from Darrow.
A nice left hand lands by Darrow.
Estrada tries to pull guard but Darrow holds him up against the cage and eventually Estrada drops back down to his feet.
Darrow lands an elbow just above Estrada 's eye.
Estrada prevents the takedown attempt.
Knees to the body from Darrow.
Darrow misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Estrada.
Darrow scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Darrow creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Estrada's defenses.
Estrada is trying to pull guard but Darrow turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Darrow has Estrada pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Darrow.
Darrow landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#BC2#
Darrow breaks the clinch.
Darrow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Darrow lands a head kick. Estrada smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#
Dewey Estrada's cut is getting worse.#CL2#
Darrow gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Estrada tries to pull guard but Darrow holds him up against the cage and eventually Estrada drops back down to his feet.
Darrow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Darrow.
Estrada fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T4#
Darrow can't get the takedown.
Darrow with a knee to the head.
Estrada tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Darrow has picked Estrada up - he's going for a ride! Darrow dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Estrada tries to roll over but Darrow keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Estrada has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Darrow is working away from the top position though.#SU2#
Darrow stands up and beckons Estrada to join him on the feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Darrow.
Darrow shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Estrada sprawls well. Estrada wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Darrow gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Darrow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dewey Estrada's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Estrada slips a jab and a cross from Darrow.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Estrada shoots in but no luck this time.
Darrow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Estrada circles away from the clinch attempt
and Estrada makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Darrow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Estrada scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Darrow doesn't manage to clinch there - Estrada circles away.
Estrada tries to counter with a takedown but Darrow is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Estrada shoots for a double leg takedown but Darrow sprawls well. He's pushed Estrada's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Estrada dives in and grabs Darrow's left leg, looking for a takedown. Darrow pushes down on Estrada's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dewey Estrada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Estrada shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Darrow defends it nicely.
Christian Darrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Darrow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Estrada manages to avoid it.
Darrow tries to clinch there but Estrada circles away.
Darrow throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Estrada counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darrow is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Estrada's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Darrow wants to improve his position but Estrada is controlling well.
Darrow trying to control here.
#T2#
Darrow regains full guard. Nicely done.
Estrada is standing up over Darrow. Darrow looks to escape but Estrada dives into side control.
Estrada landing a few strikes.
You can see the frustration on Darrow's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Darrow controls the position for a moment.#T3#
Darrow tries to escape but Estrada is in control.
Darrow is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Estrada throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Darrow works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Estrada not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Estrada is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Darrow doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Estrada.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Estrada is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dewey Estrada dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dewey Estrada'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Estrada shoots in for a takedown but Darrow shows good takedown defense.
Dewey Estrada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Estrada throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Darrow's waist but Darrow gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Estrada off to one side.
Estrada circles away from the clinch attempt.
Estrada seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Estrada tries to keep at a distance but Darrow has taken the fight into the clinch.
Estrada is trying to pull guard but Darrow has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dewey Estrada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Darrow is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD#
Estrada pulls guard.
Estrada controls Darrow momentarily but Darrow frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Estrada has momentary wrist control but Darrow slips an elbow through the middle.
Darrow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Estrada being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Darrow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Estrada works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Darrow landing with the ground and pound.
Darrow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Darrow has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Estrada is proving hard to escape from.
Estrada pulls Darrow in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Darrow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Estrada shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Darrow manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Darrow pushes Estrada off and gets back to his feet.
#CL2#
Darrow drives through and clinches with Estrada against the cage.
Estrada misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Darrow.
Estrada is trying to pull guard but Darrow turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T3#
Darrow landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Estrada tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Darrow manages to break the clinch.
Darrow delivers a nice body kick.
Darrow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Estrada tries to counter by clinching up but Darrow breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Darrow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Darrow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Darrow gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4##TD#
Estrada manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Darrow postures up.
Darrow lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Darrow's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Estrada can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Darrow controls the pace.
Estrada 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.
Darrow trying to control but Estrada is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Estrada preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Darrow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Darrow 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Darrow!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Darrow wants to clinch#TD#
and Gilbert counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gilbert throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gilbert is looking to take a break and control but Darrow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gilbert throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Darrow to regain full guard.
Darrow is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gilbert is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gilbert works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Gilbert is trying to work for a kimura but Darrow is defending well.
Gilbert throws a strike but Darrow avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darrow pulls Gilbert in close to prevent any damage.
Gilbert scoring with some ground and pound.
Gilbert really is a fat lump.
Gilbert with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Gilbert throwing strikes from guard but Darrow blocks nicely.
Darrow trying to keep a closed guard but Gilbert is proving a slippery customer.
Gilbert working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gilbert lands a couple of elbows.
Gilbert working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Darrow is trying to control the position but Gilbert postures up.
Gilbert is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gilbert loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gilbert lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gilbert has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Darrow is proving hard to escape from.
Darrow looking for a sweep. Not yet Darrow, not yet.
Darrow working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gilbert.
Gilbert has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Darrow is proving hard to escape from. #T2#
Gilbert won't allow Darrow to sweep him here.
Gilbert postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gilbert throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gilbert throws a big elbow that misses.
Gilbert postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Darrow avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gilbert is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gilbert wants to control from the top but Darrow keeps moving.
Gilbert throwing strikes but missing.
Gilbert cracks Darrow with a solid left hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gilbert accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Gilbert won't allow Darrow to get back to his feet.
Gilbert landing with the ground and pound.
Darrow utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SU#
Gilbert gets to his feet - Darrow follows without any prompting.
Darrow tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Gilbert counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Darrow has hold of Gilbert's hands but Gilbert slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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. Gilbert connects with a nice short shot to Darrow's temple.
Darrow trying to control but Gilbert postures up.
Gilbert thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gilbert landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Darrow is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gilbert scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
Gilbert throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gilbert slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Gilbert seems to be working for a kimura but Darrow defends the submission attempt.
Darrow manages to get to full guard.
Gilbert landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gilbert postures up in Darrow's guard and throws a big left but Darrow blocks it.
Gilbert stops Darrow from standing up.
Gilbert might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gilbert working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Darrow's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonah Gilbert dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Darrow looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Darrow fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Darrow closes the distance but Gilbert moves to the side #TD#
and Gilbert counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gilbert working over Darrow with some ground and pound. Darrow looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gilbert scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gilbert working Darrow over with strikes.
Darrow wants to control but Gilbert is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilbert takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SU#
Gilbert stands up out of the half guard.
Darrow throws a leg kick #TD#
and Gilbert counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gilbert keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gilbert looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Darrow with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Darrow is breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Gilbert is working for a submission of some sort.
Gilbert sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gilbert is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Gilbert missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gilbert wants to get back to his feet.
Gilbert takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gilbert is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Gilbert throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Darrow blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gilbert.
Gilbert stalling.
Gilbert seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gilbert is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Darrow can do to turn this around?
Gilbert scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Darrow is trying to get back to full guard.
Gilbert drops an elbow to the side of Darrow's head.
Gilbert wants to pass the guard but Darrow is defending well.
Gilbert missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Darrow is refusing to be controlled, as Gilbert sits in half guard. #SUB#
Gilbert is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Darrow sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Gilbert trying to control the action but Darrow is working from the bottom.
Gilbert takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nice strikes from Gilbert there.
Gilbert throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gilbert landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gilbert takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Darrow on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Darrow blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gilbert.
Darrow is trying to control but can't.
Darrow avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gilbert.
Gilbert scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
Well, if Gilbert 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.
Gilbert moves into full mount! Darrow won't be happy about that!
Gilbert controlling the position easily from mount.
Gilbert working the ground and pound effectively.
Gilbert pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Gilbert is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Darrow has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Darrow!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gilbert 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#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonah Gilbert dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Darrow tries to clinch but Gilbert moves away #TD#
and Gilbert counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gilbert wants to control from the top but Darrow keeps moving.
Gilbert won't allow Darrow to sweep him here.
Gilbert throws a big elbow that misses.
Gilbert scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jonah Gilbert overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gilbert trying to control but Darrow is working from the bottom.
Gilbert is working Darrow over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gilbert throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilbert working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Darrow's head.
Gilbert throws a strike but Darrow rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Gilbert has Darrow pulled in close to control his posture.
Gilbert is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Darrow is controlling him. #T1#
Darrow wants to stand and escape but instead Gilbert has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Gilbert throws a big right hand that misses.
Darrow looking for a sweep. Not yet Darrow, not yet.
Darrow keeps trying to improve his position.
Gilbert is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Darrow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gilbert accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Darrow manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gilbert manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Gilbert wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Darrow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Darrow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Darrow is looking to stand up but Gilbert won't let him.
Darrow preventing the sweep.
Darrow wants to stand and escape but instead Gilbert has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##SU#
Gilbert gets to his feet - Darrow follows without any prompting.
Darrow darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Gilbert counters with a nice double leg into side control. Darrow won't be happy with that.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gilbert controls the position from side control.
Darrow wants to get back to his feet.#T3##SU#
Gilbert decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Darrow wants to clinch#TD#
and Gilbert counters with a single leg into guard. Darrow didn't expect that.
Gilbert postures up and lands a big shot to Darrow's brow.
Gilbert wants to stand and escape but instead Darrow has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Darrow won't allow Gilbert to sweep him here.
Gilbert utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SU2#
Darrow stands and steps away. Gilbert gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Darrow with a poor takedown #CL#
and Gilbert counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T4##BC#
Gilbert manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Gilbert gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Christian Darrow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC#
Gilbert breaks from the clinch.
Darrow slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darrow tries to clinch up#TD#
and Gilbert counters with a nice double leg into side control. Darrow won't be happy with that.
Darrow takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Gilbert landing a few strikes.
Gilbert wants to lay and pray for a moment but Darrow keeps working. #SUB#
Gilbert looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonah Gilbert showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gilbert 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonah Gilbert!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Darrow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clements swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Darrow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Clements shoots in looking for a takedown but Darrow manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Clements's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Clements is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Darrow's half guard.
Clements throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Darrow is pressing down on Clements's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Clements postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darrow wants to sweep here but Clements controlling him for the moment.
Clements really is a fat lump.
Clements with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Darrow is wriggling around but Clements manages to pass to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darrow tries to kick Clements off but Clements keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Clements 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.
Darrow controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#ES2#
Darrow manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Clements keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Darrow gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Clements.
Clements jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Darrow walks away with a smile on his face. Clements gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guy Clements. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clements circles away from the clinch attempt.
Clements looks for a takedown but Darrow sprawls well.
Clements tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Darrow defends well and Clements ends up having to push Darrow into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T3##TD2#
Darrow manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Clements on his heels. He'll look to pass Clements's guard now, I'm sure.
Darrow wants to control from the top but Clements keeps moving.
Clements knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Darrow on the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Darrow slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Darrow working the ground and pound but Clements is defending the strikes. #SU2#
Darrow stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL2#
Darrow forces Clements back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Darrow breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Darrow rushes Clements and presses him up against the cage.
Clements tries to break free but Darrow pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Darrow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Darrow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Darrow lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Clements has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Clements and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T4##CL2#
Darrow has managed to clinch.
Clements is trying to pull guard but Darrow has him pressed against the cage.
Darrow landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Clements jumps guard.
Clements is breathing heavily.
Darrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Clements is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darrow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SU2#
Darrow decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Darrow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Darrow feints a jab promting Clements to slip. Darrow then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Clements slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Guy Clements has been cut.
Darrow darts in looking for a takedown but Clements gets double underhooks and turns Darrow into the cage. #CL2#
Darrow clinches.
Darrow is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Darrow prevents Clements from breaking the clinch.
Darrow lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Darrow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Guy Clements's cut.
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#
Darrow goes for a double leg but Clements avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Clements continues to drive forward.
The fight stays on the outside here - Darrow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Clements wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Darrow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clements swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Clements has a takedown stuffed.
Clements misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Darrow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clements swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Clements feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Darrow clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clements tries to pull guard but Darrow won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guy Clements. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clements avoiding damage as Darrow throws knees to the body.
Darrow tries for a takedown but Clements manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Darrow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Darrow pushes Clements up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Darrow has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Clements is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Clements has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Darrow uses from the top position.
Darrow trying to control but Clements is working from the bottom.
Clements not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Clements avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SU2#
Darrow gets to his feet. Clements looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Darrow has closed the distance and engaged Clements in a clinch.
#TD#
Clements ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Clements no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #ES#
Clements pushes Darrow off and scrambles back to his feet.
Clements changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Darrow tries to avoid it but Clements manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Darrow to the ground. Darrow escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Darrow lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Darrow looks for a takedown but Clements sprawls well.
Darrow shoots for a double leg takedown but Clements sprawls well. He's pushed Darrow's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T2#
Darrow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Darrow is looking to clinch but Clements is avoiding it.
Guy Clements is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clements with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darrow lands a high kick!
Christian Darrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Clements clinches up with Darrow and pushes him back against the cage.
Darrow trying to stall but Clements improves his position.
Clements fails to pull guard.
Clements is looking for a takedown.
Clements is trying to break the clinch but Darrow is controlling him.#TD#
Clements drags the fight down to the ground.
Darrow is looking to work some ground and pound but Clements has wrist control.
Guy Clements overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Darrow wants to pass the guard but Clements is keeping the position.
Darrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Clements is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SU2#
Darrow stands up from Clements's guard - Darrow perhaps looking for a knockout.
No luck for Darrow with that takedown attempt.
Darrow moves in looking to clinch but Clements pushes him off.
Darrow tries to clinch but Clements moves out of range. #TD2#
Darrow looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Clements!
Clements takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Clements tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Darrow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clements keeps working. #T4#
Clements tries to bench press Darrow off him but Darrow keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clements takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SU2#
Darrow decides to stand up, so the ref orders Clements to his feet.
Darrow shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clements shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Darrow forces Clements back against the cage and clinches.
Clements tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Darrow smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Darrow has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darrow lands a nice elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Christian Darrow will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Guy Clements's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Clements swats away the attempt to clinch by Darrow.
The crowd cheers as Clements lands an impressive looking overhand right. Darrow doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
Darrow tries to keep at a distance but Clements has taken the fight into the clinch.
Darrow tries to work over Clements's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Darrow is looking to control Clements's arms but Clements gets an underhook and turns him. Now Darrow has his back to the cage.
Clements jumps guard but Darrow turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Darrow misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Clements.
Darrow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Darrow comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clements wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Darrow has Clements pressed against the cage, preventing Clements from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Darrow breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Darrow darts in and clinches Clements up against the cage.
Darrow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Clements backwards. #ROC2#
Clements is rocked!#BC2#
Darrow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oh Clements is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1##CL2#
Darrow closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Darrow. #TD2#
Darrow gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Clements tries to roll over but Darrow keeps him under control.
Clements might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Darrow is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Clements is hurt! He's hurt bad - Darrow fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Clements from any more punishment! Congratulations to Darrow! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christian Darrow!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Darrow gets a clinch.
Darrow keeps control of Macias as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Darrow manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Darrow takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Macias is fighting off a takedown attempt but Darrow is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Macias to the mat. Macias regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Macias wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Macias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Macias has Darrow pulled in close to control his posture.
Darrow postures up in Macias's guard and throws a big left but Macias blocks it. #SUB2#
Darrow is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darrow tries to stand but Macias is controlling from the bottom.
Macias is controlling Darrow's posture.#T1#
Darrow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Macias has Darrow pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Darrow shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Darrow with a flurry of punches that miss.
Macias pulls Darrow in close to prevent any damage.
Darrow looking to sit in guard and control but Macias gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Macias postures up.
#T2#
Darrow wants to sweep here but Macias controlling him for the moment.
Macias throws a big elbow that misses.
Macias won't allow Darrow to get back to his feet.
Macias won't allow Darrow to sweep him here.
Macias controlling from the top position.
Macias throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Darrow is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Macias controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Darrow instigates a clinch.
Macias is pushing Darrow up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD2#
Darrow gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Macias is doing well to control the position and prevent Darrow from advancing to side control.
Macias wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Macias keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Macias is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Darrow's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Darrow's back!
Good control from Macias.
Darrow is trying to get back to his feet but Macias has full control of the position and if anything, Darrow has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Darrow is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Macias.
Macias lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Darrow dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Darrow closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Darrow lands in his opponent's guard.#SU2#
Darrow stands and steps away. Macias gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Darrow gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Macias wants the takedown. Darrow is fighting it off but Macias persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Darrow's guard against the cage.
Macias throws a big right hand that misses.
Macias stopping the sweep attempt from Darrow.
Macias landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Darrow working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Macias.
Macias controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Macias postures up in Darrow's guard and throws a big left but Darrow blocks it.
Macias controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Macias working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Macias working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Macias keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Darrow's head.
Macias lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Macias controlling from the top position.
Macias throwing strikes but missing.
Macias wants to get up but he can't break Darrow's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Macias looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Macias content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Macias looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Macias has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Macias trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Macias tries to keep at a distance but Darrow has taken the fight into the clinch.
Macias has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Macias turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Macias manages to end up in side control.
Darrow tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T3#
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.
Macias is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Darrow up.
Macias softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Macias will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Macias controlling the positon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macias is punishing Darrow with strikes - can he finish him?!#T4#
Macias is hanging on to Darrow's back as he tries to escape.
Darrow keeps trying to improve his position.
Darrow is breathing heavily.
Macias cracks Darrow with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Darrow from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Macias just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Macias gets his hands free as Darrow looks to control.
Macias connects with a big shot to the side of Darrow's head.
Macias scores with punches to the body.
Darrow is trying to remain composed but Macias is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Macias throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Darrow!
Macias keeps control of the position easily here as Darrow tries to buck him off.
Macias is punishing Darrow with strikes - can he finish him?!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kraig Macias dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Darrow darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Macias tries to get to full guard but Darrow has control of the leg.
Macias gets full guard.
Macias has Darrow pulled in close to control his posture.
Darrow preventing the sweep.
Darrow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macias controlling Darrow's posture.
Macias lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Macias throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Darrow works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Macias sitting in guard here, content to control.
Darrow is looking to stand up but Macias isn't so interested in that idea.
Macias postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Darrow is looking to stand up but Macias isn't so interested in that idea.
Macias postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Darrow wants to stand up but Macias is controlling him.
Darrow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Macias throws a big elbow that misses.
Macias really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#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.
Macias slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Macias moves into the clinch.
Macias stalling the fight.
Macias has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Macias is trying to trip Darrow. He has hold of a leg but Darrow is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Macias persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Macias throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Macias throwing strikes from guard but Darrow blocks nicely.
Macias engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Darrow is trying to control the position but Macias postures up.
Macias controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Macias has Darrow up against the cage in a clinch.
Macias is working for takedown but Darrow is calmly controlling the position for now.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Darrow works on Macias's body with a couple of short punches.
Macias doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Darrow connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Kraig Macias has been cut.
Darrow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Darrow lands a left hand.
#TD2#
Darrow has Macias pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Darrow pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Macias tumbling to the mat - Darrow dives into Macias's guard.
Macias has his hands on Darrow's head, controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Darrow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Macias is looking to sweep but instead, Darrow has passed into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Christian Darrow.
I think Darrow 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Darrow!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Millen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Darrow circles away.
Darrow defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Millen.
Millen tries for a takedown but Darrow sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Christian Darrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Millen.#CL#
Darrow has Millen up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Millen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Darrow looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Darrow has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Millen has momentary wrist control but Darrow slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Millen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Darrow content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Darrow works over Millen with some ground and pound from guard.#SU#
Darrow decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T1#
A cross from Millen lands.
Millen tries for a takedown but Darrow circles away easily
and Darrow counters with a head kick. That will keep Millen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nice cross by Darrow.#CL2#
Millen forces Darrow back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Darrow drags the fight down to the ground.
Darrow wants to sweep here but Millen controlling him for the moment. #ES#
Darrow kicks Millen off and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Millen moves into the clinch successfully.
Darrow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Darrow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Darrow gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Millen.
Millen looks winded!#T2#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Darrow breaks from the clinch.
Millen shoots for a double leg takedown but Darrow sprawls well. He's pushed Millen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Darrow displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Millen.
Millen misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Darrow rushes Millen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Darrow has Millen pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Darrow pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Millen tumbling to the mat - Darrow dives into Millen's guard.
Darrow scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Darrow passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Millen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Darrow connects with a decent elbow. #SU#
Darrow stands up and beckons Millen to his feet.
Darrow scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CL#
Darrow forces Millen back against the cage and clinches.
Millen looking to stall.
Millen takes a knee right on the jaw!
#BC#
Darrow breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Darrow drives through with a takedown into Millen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Darrow scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Darrow knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Millen on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Millen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Darrow controls the pace.#T4#
Darrow has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SU#
Darrow stands up from Millen's guard - Darrow perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Darrow moves into the clinch.
Darrow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Millens head. #TD#
Darrow manages to pull guard.
Millen prevents Darrow from getting back to his feet.
Darrow has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Darrow dominated that 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.
#R2##CL#
Darrow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Millen, pushing him back against the cage.
Darrow is trying to drag Millen to the mat but Millen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Millen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Millen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU#
Darrow stands up and waves to Millen to follow him. #CL#
Darrow darts in and clinches Millen up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darrow is working for takedown but Millen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Darrow lands a knee to the head.
Millen being controlled against the cage.
Darrow goes for a takedown attempt but Millen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Darrow. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL2#
Millen closes the distance and pushes Darrow back into the cage.
Darrow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Millen can do to turn this around?
Darrow connects with a nasty looking knee right to Millen's face.
Christian Darrow has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Millen wants to get back to striking at distance but Darrow won't allow it.
Millen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Millen managing to block the knees to the body from Darrow.
Millen blocks a body shot from Darrow.
Darrow is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Millen to keep the fight standing.
Darrow missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC#
Darrow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Millen rushes Darrow and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
Darrow has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Millen after a bit of a struggle.
Millen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Darrow is defending well.
Darrow is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Millen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Millen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD2#
Millen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Christian Darrow overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Darrow would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Millen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Darrow's guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Millen is fighting to break Darrow's control of his arms but Darrow is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Darrow wants to get back to his feet but Millen passes into half guard.
#T3#
Millen is looking to take a break and control but Darrow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Darrow tries to roll over but Millen keeps him under control.#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.
Millen thows a huge punch but Darrow dodges it nicely.
Darrow is not content to let Millen control the position.
Darrow works his way to full guard. Good work.
Millen prevents Darrow from getting back to his feet.
Millen trying to control but Darrow is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Darrow is looking for a triangle but Millen pushes his legs off easily.
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 Christian Darrow will probably get the nod.
That's time! Darrow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Millen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Millen gets tackled into the cage by Darrow. Darrow maintains the clinch.
Darrow works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters up against the cage, Darrow throws an elbow but misses.
Millen is trying to break the clinch but Darrow is controlling him.
Millen is trying to pull guard but Darrow turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Darrow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Christian Darrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Millen looks to land a combination but Darrow avoids it well.
Darrow appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Millen lands a head shot.#CL#
Darrow rushes Millen and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darrow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Darrow lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Millen or not.
Darrow avoiding damage.
#BC#
Darrow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Darrow throws a right hand that Millen ducks under and follows up with a left that Millen also avoids with ease.
Millen wants to counter with a clinch but Darrow pushes him away.
Darrow lands a head kick!
#CL#
Darrow clinches.
Millen is pressed up against the cage. Darrow has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Millen down to the mat. Millen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Darrow throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little jabbing left from Millen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Millen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Darrow closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Millen's guard.
Darrow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Millen is keeping the position for now.
Millen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Millen thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Darrow landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Millen wants to stand but Darrow is controlling the position.
Darrow landing some decent shots from guard.
Millen trying to control the position.
#SU#
Millen is working an open guard so Darrow takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Darrow moves into range and clinches up with Millen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darrow is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Darrow has Millen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Millen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Millen is fighting off a takedown attempt but Darrow is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Millen to the mat. Millen regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#T3#
Darrow makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Darrow sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Millen's guard.
Millen wants to control but Darrow is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Millen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Darrow is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Millen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Darrow lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Millen is trying to stand.
Darrow looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Millen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Darrow takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Millen is trying to stand.
#SU#
Darrow postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Millen to stand up. #CL#
Darrow gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Darrow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Millen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Darrow shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Millen's guard.
Ray Millen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Christian Darrow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Darrow with a nice head shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Darrow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Darrow 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Darrow!
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