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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Macias lands with a shot to the body.
Obov throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Obov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Macias, pushing him back against the cage.
Obov has Macias pressed against the cage, preventing Macias from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Obov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short right from Obov.
Macias taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Macias wants to break the clinch but can't.
Obov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Obov manages to break the clinch.
Macias avoids the head kick by Obov.
Macias is looking for a counter combo.
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.
Obov misses with a few strikes there.
#T1#
Macias fails with an attempt to clinch.
Obov scoring well with a low kick there.
Macias throws a right hand that Obov ducks under and follows up with a left that Obov also avoids with ease.
Macias displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Obov throws out the jab. #CL2#
Obov closes the distance and pushes Macias back into the cage.
Macias on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Obov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Macias tries to circle away but Obov has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Obov jumps guard and drags Macias to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Obov 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Obov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Macias gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Obov wants to sweep here but Macias controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Obov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Macias has picked Obov up and slammed him! Obov can't keep hold of the triangle and Macias manages to pass to side control!
Obov sneaks back into half guard.
Obov is looking to escape.#ES2#
Obov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T3#
Macias has his takedown stuffed
and Obov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Macias misses with an attempted mid kick.
Obov wants to counter with a clinch but Macias pushes him away.
No joy there for Macias, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Obov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Obov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Macias's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Macias takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Carol Macias has been cut.#T4#
Macias wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Obov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Macias delivers a nice body kick.
Macias fails with a takedown attempt.
Macias takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Obov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#CL2#
Obov closes the distance and pushes Macias back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Macias on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lartem Obov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carol Macias'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#
Good leg kick by Macias there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#TD2#
Obov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Macias did well to prevent Obov getting side control.#ROC2#
Macias is rocked!#SUB2#
Obov seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Macias is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lartem Obov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 27, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Macias gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stalling in the clinch from Macias.
Macias tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hadley Jr has had enough of the clinch but Macias keeps him there for the moment.
Hadley Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Hadley Jr lands a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hadley Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SU2#
Hadley Jr gets to his feet - Macias follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Hadley Jr shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Hadley Jr gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T1#
Hadley Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT2#
It looks like Carol Macias has been cut.
Hadley Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2#
Hadley Jr closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Macias quickly recovers to half guard.#ROC2#
Macias is rocked!
Hadley Jr working the head and body with strikes.
Oh Macias is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hadley Jr scores with a big shot! Macias's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Macias! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Hadley Jr!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 06, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
King throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Macias was covering up waiting for the punch and King finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Macias is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. King presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Macias jumps guard but King turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
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.
King lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
King gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Macias regains guard.
#ES#
Macias pushes King off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
King closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
King turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and King manages to end up in side control.
King happy to just control the position for now.
Macias regains half guard.#T1##SUB2#
King is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Macias doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time King.
King prevents Macias from improving his position.#SU2#
King decides to stand and escape the position. #CL2#
King has taken the fight to the clinch.
Macias blocks an elbow strike from King.
#T2#
King is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Macias is defending well for now.
King keeps control of Macias as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Macias breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Macias gets caught flat footed, as King shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SU2#
King gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
King is looking to land body kicks.
Macias misses with an attempted mid kick.
#TD2#
King scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Macias explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
King looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
King is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
King looks winded!#T3#
King prevents Macias from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Macias looking for submissions off his back.
King thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Macias's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Macias manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SU2#
King gets to his feet - Macias follows without any prompting. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Macias enables King to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Macias manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Macias will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Macias wants to sweep but no luck.
Macias wants to stand up but King is controlling him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Macias is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Macias tries to stand but King is controlling from the bottom.
King looking for a sweep. Not yet King, not yet. #ES2#
King has his feet on Macias's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL2#
King clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Samoan King will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Macias changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. King tries to avoid it but Macias manages to keep hold of a leg and drag King to the ground. King escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
King unleashes a big counter combination but Macias bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
King fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD2#
King dives in and scores a takedown into Macias's guard.#SU2#
Macias is working an open guard so King takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
King misses with a wild combination.
King lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#ROC2#
Macias is rocked!
King throws a head kick but Macias moves out of range.
Oh Macias is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
King closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
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!
King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
King effectively controlling the action here.
King wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Macias has him pressed against the cage.
King is struggling to control the position.#TD2#
King drags the fight down to the ground.
King is breathing heavily.
King controlling the position.
King 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.#SUB2#
King looking for a guillotine here but Macias defends easily.
#T1#
Macias has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of King is proving hard to escape from.
King is trying to keep Macias in close.
Macias wants to stand but King has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
King wants to sweep here but Macias controlling him for the moment.
King not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
King wants to stand up but Macias is controlling him.
Macias stopping the sweep attempt from King.
Macias trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King wants to sweep but no luck.
King throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
King tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Macias prevents King from getting back to his feet.
King throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB2#
King is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Macias is aware though and is defending well.
Macias preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
King looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
King trying to strike off his back.
King is controlling Macias's posture.#SUB2#
King working for a triangle but Macias defends it easily.
#ES2#
King kicks Macias off and gets to his feet. #TD2#
King fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Macias to the ground. King is now in Macias's guard.
Macias wants to get back to his feet but King passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Macias tries to push off, looking to stand up, but King manages to move to mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
King lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Macias hang on?#SUB2#
King is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Macias can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB2#
King wants to finish this one by submission but Macias is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from King. #SUB2#
King with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Macias in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Macias is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
King sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
King has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
King misses with a head shot.
Macias avoids a series of strikes thrown by King.
King sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
King unloads with some shots from mount but Macias bucks and avoids them well.
#SUB2#
King looking for a guillotine from mount but Macias is having none of it.
BOOM! King connects with a massive shot to the dome!
King landing strikes, looking to finish!
King punishing his opponent with strikes.
King should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
King throwing strikes here but Macias is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
King putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
King lands a big shot there that rocks Macias but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
King scores with a couple of good head shots there.
King throwing strikes here but Macias is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Macias holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as King tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#SUB2#
King is working for a guillotine from mount but Macias frees his head quite easily.
#SUB2#
King working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
King 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.
Poor strikes thrown by King there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Macias really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Samoan King has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
King working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
King with a couple of short strikes.
Macias avoids a series of strikes thrown by King.
You get the feeling that Macias really doesn't like being in this position too much.
King in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Macias taking shots to the head.
King throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
King punching from mount but Macias doing a good job of avoiding damage. #SUB2#
King is working for a guillotine from mount but Macias frees his head quite easily.
#SUB2#
King has control of Macias's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Macias regains control of the situation pretty easily.
King throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Macias because King loaded up on that one. #SUB2#
King working for a guillotine from mount but Macias is in no mood to give up.
You get the feeling that Macias really doesn't like being in this position too much.
#T3##SUB2#
King has control of Macias's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Macias regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB2#
King is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Macias is surviving well by controlling King's body position as best he can.
King unloads with some shots from mount but Macias bucks and avoids them well.
King throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
King throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
King 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.
#SUB2#
King looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
King lands a big shot there that rocks Macias but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
King throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
King thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
King looking to control but Macias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Macias wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by King.
King tries to control but Macias wriggling away.
King throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Macias because King loaded up on that one.
King looking to ground and pound but Macias is blocking nicely.
Macias tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Macias in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
King punching from mount but Macias doing a good job of avoiding damage.
King unloads with some shots from mount but Macias bucks and avoids them well.
#SUB2#
King with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Macias bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
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!
King is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Macias seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
King looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
King wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
King trying to keep a closed guard but Macias is proving a slippery customer.
King is striking off his back. Macias thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
King is trying to maintain the position but Macias is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samoan King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
King is looking to land body kicks.#TD2#
King looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
King thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Macias's head. #ES#
Macias kicks King off and gets back to his feet.
King moves out of range of the body kick.#TD2#
King shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Macias is trying to defend but King finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Macias is trying to stand up here but King is controlling him well. #ES#
Macias kicks off King and gets to his feet.
King takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
King darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T1#
King stops Macias from getting back to his feet.
Macias trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
King is trying to control. Macias wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #ES#
Macias has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but King is on him like a limpet, forcing Macias back against the cage.#TD2#
King lands a takedown into guard.
King trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Macias bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in King's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
King working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Macias has passed into half guard!
King wants to improve his position but Macias is controlling well.
#T2#
King wants to get back to full guard but Macias has mounted him!
Macias controlling his opponent.
King is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Macias wants to control the pace but King is squirming around nicely. #T3##SU#
Macias is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Macias changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. King tries to avoid it but Macias manages to keep hold of a leg and drag King to the ground. King escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
King bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Macias throws King to one side and escapes!
A chopping leg kick lands by Macias. #TD2#
King shoots in and bounces Macias off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Macias is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. King presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
King has clasped his hands together around Macias's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES#
Macias throws King to one side and escapes!#CL#
Macias clinches up against the cage.
King has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Macias's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Macias has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
King successfully pulls guard.
King keeping moving, preventing Macias from controlling successfully.
Carol Macias has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Samoan King is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
King is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carol Macias showed his dominance in that final round.
Well King 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Samoan King!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Macias.
#TD2#
Jones shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Macias napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Macias wants to get back to his feet but Jones drags him back down.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Macias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jones trying to control the action but Macias is working from the bottom.
Macias is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macias tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position.
Jones blocks the strikes from Macias.
#T1#
Jones lands a strong strike to the head of Macias. That's dazed him! Jones looking to finish here. Macias is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Jones lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sanji Jones!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Metdida rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Macias moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Metdida takes the fight into the clinch.
Macias holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Metdida breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Metdida has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Metdida manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Macias sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1##SU#
Macias decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
Macias moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Macias pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Macias clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Metdida breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Macias clinches with his opponent.
#T2##TD2#
Metdida jumps guard.
#SU#
Macias stands up and waves to Metdida to follow him. #TD#
Metdida gets caught flat footed, as Macias shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Metdida looking to control.
Macias being controlled here momentarily. #SU#
Macias gets to his feet. Metdida looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T3##CL2#
Metdida clinches up with Macias and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Macias breaks the clinch.
Metdida throws a head kick but Macias moves out of range.
Macias misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL#
Macias pushes Metdida up against the cage in a clinch.
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.#TD2#
Metdida jumps into guard, dragging Macias to the mat.
Metdida trying to keep a closed guard but Macias is proving a slippery customer.
#SU#
Macias stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T4#
Macias throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Macias gets a clinch.
Metdida has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Macias pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Metdida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Macias was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Macias wants to land a leg kick but Metdida is out of range. #CL2#
Metdida clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Metdida has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Macias is trying to keep an underhook but Metdida manages to get the takedown into half guard.
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!
Metdida trying to pass the guard but Macias defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Macias looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Carol Macias will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Macias tries to land a front kick but Metdida steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Metdida misses with a jab, cross combination.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Macias.
No joy there for Metdida, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Metdida throws a head kick but Macias moves out of range.
#CL2#
Metdida has closed the distance and engaged Macias in a clinch.
#TD2#
Metdida successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macias 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.
Mino Metdida has got the better of the ground game so far.
Macias seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Metdida for as long as he can get away with.#T1##SU#
Macias stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Macias looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Metdida with the counter takedown but Macias avoids it easily.
Macias has a takedown stuffed.
Metdida scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Metdida takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As Macias backs off Metdida throws a huge counter combo but Macias manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Macias looks for the body kick but Metdida saw that one coming.
Macias throws a leg kick that misses. #CL2#
Metdida has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Metdida gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Macias manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Metdida keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Metdida wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2#
Metdida turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Metdida manages to end up in side control.
Metdida is breathing heavily.#ES#
Macias throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#CL2#
Metdida forces Macias back against the cage and clinches.#T3##BC#
Macias pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mino Metdida seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Macias throws a right hand that Metdida ducks under and follows up with a left that Metdida also avoids with ease.
Macias tries a head kick but it misses.
Macias scores with a spinning back kick!#CL2#
Metdida drives through and clinches with Macias against the cage.
Metdida is looking to control Macias's arms but Macias gets an underhook and turns him. Now Metdida has his back to the cage. #TD#
Macias pulls guard.
Macias trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Macias had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Metdida defends it easily.
Metdida must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4##ES#
Macias is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD2#
Metdida manages to pull guard.
#SU#
Macias stands up and waves to Metdida to follow him.
Metdida connects with a leg kick. Macias looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
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 Carol Macias will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Macias will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Macias is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Metdida.
Metdida will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Macias went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macias lands with a slapping head kick. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Macias. #T1#
Metdida is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Macias off and has taken his back!
Macias prevents Metdida from getting a body triangle.#ES#
Macias manages to escape to his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Macias.
#CL2#
Metdida moves into the clinch.#BC#
Macias breaks from the clinch.
Macias tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Macias backs off Metdida throws a huge counter combo but Macias manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Metdida slips a jab and a cross from Macias.
Mino Metdida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Macias tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Metdida paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Metdida displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Macias.
And Metdida tries to counter it with a takedown but Macias pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Macias looks for a takedown but Metdida sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Metdida moves into the clinch successfully.
#T3##TD2#
Metdida has clasped his hands together around Macias's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES#
Macias bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Macias throws a wild body kick that Metdida sees coming a mile off.
Some bone on bone action there as Metdida checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Macias fakes the leg kick and cracks Metdida in the body. #CL2#
Metdida pushes Macias up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Macias breaks the clinch.
Nice body kick there by Macias.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Macias closes the distance and clinches up with Metdida, looking for a takedown. Macias pushes Metdida against the cage but Metdida circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carol Macias. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Metdida throws a head kick but Macias moves out of range.
#CL2#
Metdida closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Metdida stops a takedown attempt from Macias.
Metdida lands a right hand. #BC#
Macias breaks the clinch.
Macias goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Metdida follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Mino Metdida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carol Macias is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Macias throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Carol Macias.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Macias, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Carol Macias!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Dirk bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Macias is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dirk's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Macias actively working from the bottom here.
Macias is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Dirk jumps into side control!
Macias is trying to get back to his feet.#SU2#
Dirk decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Dirk drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Dirk avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Macias bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dirk's guard. #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dirk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Macias is one step ahead there.
Dirk will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T1##SUB2#
Dirk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Macias can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Macias is fighting to break Dirk's control of his arms but Dirk is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
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.
Dirk looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Macias puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dirk holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Dirk is trying to get back to full guard.
Dirk trying to hold on to Macias's head to control him but Macias postures up.
#SU#
Macias stands up and beckons Dirk to join him on the feet. #TD2#
Dirk drives through with a takedown into guard. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Macias is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dirk is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dirk is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU2#
Dirk decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Macias, up you get! #TD2#
Dirk shoots in and bounces Macias off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Macias wriggles free and stands up.
Dirk jabs at Macias's body.#T4##CL2#
Dirk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Dirk pulls Macias into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macias won't allow Dirk to get back to his feet.
Dirk looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Macias puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dirk looks winded!#SUB#
Macias is working for a kimura but Dirk is defending it quite comfortably.
Dirk trying to get back to full guard but Macias takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rob Dirk will probably get the nod.
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#
Macias fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dirk.#CL2#
Dirk rushes Macias and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dirk tries to break free but Macias pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Dirk decides to pull guard.
Macias has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dirk looking to control.
Macias stays in close to Dirk's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirk wants to sweep but no luck.
Macias wants to get up but he can't break Dirk's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1#
Macias controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Dirk isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Macias stacks Dirk on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Macias!
Dirk is looking to regain half guard here but Macias keeps moving and retains side control.
Macias working away.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU#
Macias decides to stand back up. Macias steps back and let's Dirk get back to his feet.#TD2#
Macias tries to sprawl but Dirk drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Macias makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD2#
Dirk throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Macias was covering up waiting for the punch and Dirk finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dirk is breathing heavily.#ES#
Macias kicks Dirk off and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Dirk has managed to clinch.
Dirk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maciass head. #T3##BC#
Macias escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dirk stuns Macias with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD2#
Macias gets caught napping as Dirk dives in and scores a takedown. Macias manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Macias has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dirk can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dirk trying to stand up but can't free himself from Macias's guard.#SUB#
Macias working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dirk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dirk manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU2#
Dirk stands and steps away. Macias gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T4##CL2#
Dirk moves into the clinch.
Macias is trying to push Dirk away but Dirk has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Macias is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Dirk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Macias tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Dirk drives through and clinches with Macias against the cage.
Dirk is trying to break the clinch but Macias has him pressed against the cage.
Macias looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Macias being controlled against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rob Dirk will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice body kick from Macias.#CL2#
Dirk darts in and clinches Macias up against the cage.#TD2#
Dirk pulls guard.
Dirk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dirk is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SU#
Macias gets to his feet. Dirk looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T1#
Dirk slaps away a takedown attempt from Macias, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Macias gets caught flat footed, as Dirk shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Macias wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Dirk manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Macias pushes Dirk off but Dirk dives into side control.
#ES#
Macias throws Dirk to one side and escapes!#CL2#
Dirk darts in and clinches Macias up against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Dirk breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Dirk has managed to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Macias manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Dirk.
As Dirk looks to move away, Macias throws a big counter combo but Dirk just gets out of the way.
Dirk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Macias is looking for a counter combo.
Dirk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Dirk drives through and clinches with Macias against the cage.
Macias is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dirk pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Dirk gets control of Macias's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dirk will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Macias is standing up over Dirk. Dirk looks to escape but Macias dives into side control.
#T3#
Macias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dirk keeps working. #SU#
Macias stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
Dirk fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Macias sprawls well initially but Dirk persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Macias pushes Dirk off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Dirk drives through and clinches with Macias against the cage.
#BC#
Macias breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Macias throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD2#
Macias gets caught napping as Dirk dives in and scores a takedown. Macias manages to retain guard.#ES#
Macias kicks Dirk off and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Macias shoots in and gets a takedown into Dirk's guard.
Dirk pulls Macias in close to prevent any damage. #SU#
Macias decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dirk, up you get!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Carol Macias.
I think Dirk 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Rob Dirk!
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