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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Price feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES#
Russo pushes Price off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD2#
Price closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Russo pushes Price off and gets back to his feet.
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!#TD2#
Price manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Russo on his heels. He'll look to pass Russo's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2#
Price is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Russo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Russo has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Russo trying to control but Price is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Price has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Russo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Russo passes Price's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Russo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Russo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Russo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Price is looking to improve his position.
Russo is looking to take a break and control but Price is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Price tries to get to full guard but Russo has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Price is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Russo pulls his head out easily.
Russo controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Price actively working from the bottom here.#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.
Russo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Price can do anything to dispel that myth.
Russo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Price is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Russo pulls his head out easily.
Price looks winded!
Russo trying to control the action but Price is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Russo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Russo is keen to just control but Price is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Price actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Price is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Russo pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Price looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Russo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Price decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Price is looking to pass Russo's guard but actually Russo recovers to full guard.
Price trying to control but Russo is working from the bottom.
Russo throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Price won't allow Russo to sweep him here. #T4#
Price stops Russo from standing up. #SUB#
Russo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Russo has a closed guard, preventing Price from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Price shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Price was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Russo wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sheldon Russo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Russo moves out of range of the body kick.#TD2#
Price shoots in and bounces Russo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Russo keeping moving, preventing Price from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Price is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Russo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Russo has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Russo stands up over Price, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Russo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Russo trying to control but Price is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Price has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Russo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Price being controlled here, momentarily.
Russo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Price keeping moving, preventing Russo from controlling successfully. #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.#SUB2#
Price working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Russo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Russo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Price is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Price has his foot on Russo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Russo works his way back into a safe position though.
Russo stays in close to Price's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Price has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Russo doesn't defend quickly enough and Price has managed to lock this one up! Can Russo escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Price on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lotti Price!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Chao fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Russo sprawls well initially but Chao persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Russo manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Chao keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC2#
Chao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Russo gets a double leg takedown into Chao's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chao trying to control the position.
Chao is pulling down on Russo's head. It's preventing any offense from Russo, at least for the moment.
Chao is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Russo is controlling him.
Chao is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Russo trying to control the position from guard on top but Chao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Russo preventing the sweep.
Russo controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Russo trying to control but Chao is working from the bottom.
Russo is really struggling to control Chao but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Chao closes the distance and pushes Russo back into the cage.#TD2#
Chao successfully pulls guard.
Russo won't allow Chao to sweep him here.
Russo 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.
Russo trying to control but Chao is working from the bottom.
Chao wants to sweep but no luck. #T2##ES2#
Chao kicks Russo off and gets to his feet.
Chao tries a head kick but it misses.
Chao fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chao throws a one two combo.
Sloppy strikes from Chao. Those never looked like landing.
Russo is looking to counter the offense by Chao and move into the clinch.#TD2#
Chao bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Russo tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russo is working to get back to half guard.
Chao wants to control the pace but Russo is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Chao tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Russo trying desperately to get to his feet.
Chao misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Chao controlling the position easily from mount. #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.
Chao tries to control but Russo wriggling away.
Russo avoids a series of strikes thrown by Chao.
Chao controlling his opponent.
Chao throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bong Chao 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##CL2#
Chao gets a clinch. #TD2#
Chao is trying to trip Russo. He has hold of a leg but Russo is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Chao persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Russo is looking to stand back up but Chao counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Russo. #REVR#
Well, if Chao 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.
Chao sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Russo defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chao seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Russo is trying to stand.
#T1#
Chao not doing much here.
Chao throwing shots but Russo is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Chao is working for a kimura but Russo is defending it quite comfortably.
Russo tries to roll over but Chao keeps him under control.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chao content to control rather than advance.
Russo is refusing to be controlled, as Chao sits in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Chao moves into the clinch.#T3##BC2#
Chao breaks from the clinch.
Sheldon Russo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Russo tries to sprawl but Chao drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Russo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Chao not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Russo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Russo is in trouble now - Chao has advanced to mount!
Chao controlling his opponent. #T4##SUB2#
Chao goes for an armbar but Russo turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Russo.
Chao has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Russo passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chao throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Chao is trying to maintain the position but Russo is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bong Chao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Chao shoots in and bounces Russo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Chao throws a big elbow that misses.
Russo scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chao trying to control but Russo is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chao is one step ahead there.
Russo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#T1#
Chao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Russo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SU2#
Chao gets to his feet. Russo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Russo lands a jab to the head.
#TD2#
Chao closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Chao lands in his opponent's guard.
Chao won't allow Russo to sweep him here. #T2#
Chao's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Russo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SU2#
Chao stands and steps away. Russo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Chao shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Russo is trying to defend but Chao finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chao works his way into full mount!
Bong Chao has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Chao trying to control but Russo is having none of it.
Chao is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Chao thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Chao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chao looking to control and managing it successfully. #SU2#
Chao is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Chao tries to clinch but Russo is having none of it.
Chao throws a head kick that misses
enabling Russo to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Chao takes the fight into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Chao turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Chao manages to end up in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bong Chao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chao 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bong Chao!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 14, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Brexton pushes Russo up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Brexton breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Brexton gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Brexton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Russo tries to buck Brexton off but Brexton is having none of it.
Brexton throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Russo avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Brexton.
Russo tries to bench press Brexton off him but Brexton keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brexton fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#SUB2#
Brexton swings around for an armbar but Russo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Brexton's guard.
Russo wants to control from the top but Brexton keeps moving. #T1#
Russo is working Brexton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Russo throwing strikes from guard but Brexton blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Russo stopping the sweep attempt from Brexton.
Russo looking to sit in guard and control but Brexton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Brexton looking to sit in guard and control but Russo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Russo trying to control the position from guard on top but Brexton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Russo throws a big right hand that misses.
Russo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2##SUB#
Russo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Russo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Brexton wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Brexton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Russo preventing the sweep.
Russo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Russo won't allow Brexton to sweep him here.
Brexton wants to stand and escape but Russo is having none of it.
Russo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Brexton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Russo's guard. #REVB#
Brexton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brexton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SU2#
Brexton decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Brexton closes the distance and clinches.
Russo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brexton pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Brexton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Brexton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Russo is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Brexton presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Russo jumps guard but Brexton stands there with Russo around his waist. Russo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T4##TD#
Russo is trying to trip Brexton. He has hold of a leg but Brexton is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Russo persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Brexton manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Russo is breathing heavily.
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!#TD2#
Russo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Brexton to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Brexton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Russo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brexton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Brexton throwing strikes from guard but Russo blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chase Brexton dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Brexton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Brexton wants to control but Russo is keeping him busy.
Chase Brexton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brexton tries to move into full mount but can't pass Russo's legs.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Brexton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brexton is looking to take a break and control but Russo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Russo is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Brexton throws a strike aimed at the side of Russo's head but Russo avoids it well.#SU2#
Brexton stands up. #TD2#
Brexton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Russo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Brexton throws an elbow that misses. Russo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brexton's guard. Nice move by Russo!#REVR#
Russo being controlled here momentarily.
Russo trying to control the position from guard on top but Brexton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Russo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Russo wants to control from the top but Brexton keeps moving.
Brexton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Russo looking to sit in guard and control but Brexton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Brexton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Brexton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brexton content to stall in guard here.
Let's hope that Brexton has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brexton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brexton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Brexton looking to sit in guard and control but Russo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Brexton trying to control the position here. #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.
Brexton working a defensive guard here.
Russo trying to control the position from guard on top but Brexton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Brexton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Russo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brexton wants to stand and escape but Russo is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Russo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brexton tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Russo counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chase Brexton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Russo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Russo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Brexton.
Brexton tries to clinch up#TD#
and Russo counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Brexton manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Russo keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC2#
Brexton breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Brexton gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brexton works his way into full mount! #T1#
Russo can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Brexton working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Russo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Brexton throws a wild left hand from mount and Russo manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Brexton throws a strike but Russo avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brexton trying to control but Russo is working from the bottom. #T2#
Russo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brexton content to stall in guard here.
Brexton advances to half guard.
Brexton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brexton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Russo's head.
Brexton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brexton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Brexton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brexton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brexton trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Brexton closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Russo's guard.
Brexton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Brexton is looking to pass into half guard but Russo pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Russo is in guard.#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brexton has his hands on Russo's head, controlling the position.
Sheldon Russo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chase Brexton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chase Brexton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brexton 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chase Brexton!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Garcia tries to clinch up but Russo circles away and keeps his distance.
Garcia throws a left and a right that both miss
and Russo counters with a stiff right hand.
Garcia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Garcia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Russo circles away quickly and effectively.
Russo is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Garcia changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Russo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Russo sneaks out the side door and pushes Garcia away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russo takes one on the button.
Garcia throws a left and a right that both miss
and Russo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Garcia thinking.
Garcia looks to land a combination but Russo avoids it well.
Russo throws a big counter combination but Garcia scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Garcia looks to land a combination but Russo avoids it well. #CL#
Russo closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Russo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Garcia uses from the top position.
Garcia throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Russo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Garcia wants to stand up but Russo is controlling him.
Russo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Russo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Garcia wants to stand but Russo is controlling the position.
Russo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Russo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Russo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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.#ES2#
Garcia has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Russo has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Russo lands a takedown into guard.
Russo controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Garcia is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Russo is controlling him.
Russo is looking to work some ground and pound but Garcia has wrist control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Russo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Garcia drives through with a takedown into Russo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Russo pushes Garcia off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Garcia looks winded!
Garcia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Russo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Garcia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Russo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Garcia misses with a combination
#CL#
and Russo moves into the clinch.#T4#
Russo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Garcia gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Russo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Garcia gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Russo manages to pull guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Garcia stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Russo gets a double leg takedown into Garcia's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Garcia manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Garcia struggles to land a body shot inside as Russo controls his hands.
Russo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Garcia's efforts to push away.
Garcia wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
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 Sheldon Russo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Russo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Garcia shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Russo eats them both and turns towards Garcia to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#TD2#
Garcia shoots in and gets a takedown into Russo's guard.#ES#
Russo has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Garcia off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #CL#
Russo clinches up with Garcia and pushes him back against the cage.
Garcia wants to get back to striking at distance but Russo won't allow it.
Russo looking for a takedown.
Garcia has had enough of the clinch but Russo keeps him there for the moment.
Garcia is trying to break the clinch but Russo is controlling him.#BC#
Russo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Garcia gets in close and tags Russo with a short punch that almost sends Russo to the mat! Oh Russo is in big trouble! He turns his back on Garcia, trying to create some distance but Garcia rushes him, striking wildly and Russo goes down! The referee tackles Garcia into the cage to end the fight! Garcia is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pablo Garcia!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Longstreet gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Russo counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Longstreet feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Longstreet must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Longstreet working some strikes from top position.
Russo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Longstreet postures up and lands a big shot to Russo's brow.
Longstreet keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Russo's head.
Russo keeping moving, preventing Longstreet from controlling successfully.
Russo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Longstreet is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longstreet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Russo is keeping the position for now.
Longstreet looking to sit in guard and control but Russo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Russo wants to control from the top but Longstreet keeps moving.
Longstreet looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Longstreet keeping moving, preventing Russo from controlling successfully.
Russo stopping the sweep attempt from Longstreet.
Russo wants to pass the guard but Longstreet is keeping the position.
Longstreet bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Russo's guard. #REVB#
Longstreet throws a big right hand that misses.
Longstreet stands up over Russo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Longstreet connects with a couple of short punches.
Russo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Longstreet manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T2#
Russo throws an elbow that misses. Longstreet uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Russo's guard. Nice move by Longstreet!#REVB#
Longstreet lands a couple of digs.#ROC2#
Russo is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Sheldon Russo has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Longstreet gets to his feet and stands over Russo, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Russo felt that one! Longstreet unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Russo from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Longstreet!
Eric Longstreet spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Higher shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Higher showed some decent athleticism there.
Russo pushes Higher off but Higher dives into side control.
Russo wants to get back to his feet but Higher drags him back down.#SU2#
Higher decides to stand back up.
Higher cracks the inside of Russo's front leg.
Higher scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Higher connects with a high kick. #CL2#
Higher rushes Russo and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Higher tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Russo avoids it.
Higher comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like Sheldon Russo has been cut.#TD2#
Higher drags the fight down to the ground.
Russo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Russo throws a big elbow that misses.
Higher pulls Russo in to control the position.
Russo trying to control but Higher is working from the bottom.
Higher wants to sweep but no luck.
Russo won't allow Higher to get back to his feet.
Russo stays in close to Higher's body and controls the position.
Russo prevents Higher from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Higher has knocked Russo down with a huge combo! Higher steps away and waves a wobbly Russo back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Russo is rocked!
Higher closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Russo out cold! Russo corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ned Higher!
Ned Higher was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2017 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Russo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Russo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matos. Matos obviously looking to wear him down.
Russo has a takedown stuffed.
Matos wants to clinch up but Russo keeps it at a distance.
A little feinted left hand from Russo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matos tried to score with a low kick but Russo checks it.
Russo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Matos.#TD2#
Matos gets a takedown into half guard.
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.
Russo wants to get back to his feet.
Matos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Matos is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Russo tries to get to full guard but Matos has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Matos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Matos lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Matos is trying to control the action in half guard but Russo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Matos landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Matos prevents Russo from improving his position.
Matos is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Still in half guard, Matos seems content to control.
Let's hope that Matos has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Matos lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Matos prevents Russo from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Matos is working for a submission of some sort.
Well, if Matos 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.
Russo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Matos. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Russo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB2#
Matos is trying to work for a kimura but Russo is defending well.
Matos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Matos shoots in and gets a takedown into Russo's guard.
Matos stands and throws Russo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ollo Matos dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Matos feints and as Russo raises his hands in defense, Matos changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Russo wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Matos manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Russo is trying to get back to full guard.
Matos working over Russo with some ground and pound. Russo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matos is pressing down on Russo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Russo is holding on for now.
Matos is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matos tries to stand and escape but Russo is controlling the position.
Matos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#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.
Matos perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Russo wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Matos scores with a takedown into Russo's guard.#SU2#
Matos stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd cheers as Matos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Russo doesn't seem phased though.
Ollo Matos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Russo throws a sloppy body shot
letting Matos counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Matos bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Russo is trying to work for a sweep but Matos has mounted him!
Matos punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ollo Matos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Matos lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#SUB2#
Matos has control of Russo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Russo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Russo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Matos scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T4#
Matos lands a nice shot to the head.
Matos controlling from mount.
Russo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Matos wants to stand but Russo is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Matos controlling from mount.
Matos punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ollo Matos 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#
Matos swats away the attempt to clinch by Russo.#TD2#
Matos closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Russo's guard.
Matos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Matos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Russo is keeping the position for now.
Matos trying to control but Russo is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Matos postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Russo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Matos, into his guard. #REVR##T1#
Russo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matos is keeping the position for now.
Matos is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Russo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Russo trying to control the position from guard on top but Matos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Russo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Matos wants to sweep but no luck.
Matos working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Matos working for a triangle but Russo defends it easily.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Russo trying to control but Matos is working from the bottom.
Russo being controlled here momentarily.
Matos being controlled here, momentarily.
Russo looking to sit in guard and control but Matos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Matos's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Matos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Russo is keeping the position for now.
Matos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Russo lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Matos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Russo is striking off his back. Matos thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard. #SUB2#
Matos 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.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Matos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matos is trying to control. Russo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Russo is looking for a sweep. Matos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ollo Matos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Matos 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ollo Matos!
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