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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Sloan gets a clinch.
Sloan taking a breather.
Asce tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sloan smiles and moves away.
Asce lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Asce with a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Ernest Sloan has been cut.
Asce uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Asce is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Asce has Sloan up against the cage in a clinch.
Sloan is looking to take this one to the mat.#T1##BC#
Sloan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice combination there by Asce.
Asce throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL2#
Sloan gets tackled into the cage by Asce. Asce maintains the clinch. #BC#
Sloan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Asce shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sloan eats them both and turns towards Asce to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#ROC2#
Sloan is rocked!
Asce jabs at Sloan's body.
Oh Sloan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jo Asce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping body kick lands there for Asce.
Sloan is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Asce drives through and clinches with Sloan against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Asce pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sloan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Asce counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Sloan badly! Asce follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Sloan out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Asce finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jo Asce!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Kage feints a jab promting Sloan to slip. Kage then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sloan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kage lands an overhand right.
Kage scores with a nice head shot.
Kage throws a series of punches but Sloan avoids them all with ease.
Danga de danga de dang - Kage scores with a four punch combination!
Kage getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sloan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sloan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kage feints a jab promting Sloan to slip. Kage then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sloan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kage fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sloan on the side of the head.
Kage's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sloan under the eye.
Kage lands a nice shot to the body.
Kage connects with a right hand. Sloan shakes it off.#T1#
Kage tries to bum rush Sloan with a series of wild strikes but Sloan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sloan tries to counter by clinching up but Kage breaks away and moves out of range.
Kage scores with a body shot.
Kage misses with a double jab.
Kage scores with a nice right hand.
Kage lands a jab to Sloan's midsection.
Kage scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kage scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sloan wants to clinch up but Kage keeps it at a distance.
Kage scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kage stuns Sloan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kage misses with a few strikes there.
Sloan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T2#
Sloan moves out of range as Kage throws a body kick.
Sloan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sloan shoots in looking for a takedown. Kage tries to sprawl out of it but Sloan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kage manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kage throws a body shot but no joy.
Kage throws a low kick, looking for Sloan's leg but Sloan calmly moves out of range.
Kage keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sloan fails with the takedown
and Kage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kage displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sloan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernest Sloan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloan dives in for a single leg takedown but Kage sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sloan could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T3#
Kage looks to land a combination. Sloan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sloan blocks the body kick.
Kage lands a jab.
Kage's coach down at Kung Fu Fighting Club ($299 entry fee) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kage's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nice uppercut there from Kage.
Kage lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC2#
Sloan is rocked!
Gordon Kage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kage throws an overhand right that has Sloan reeling! Kage follows up with more punches and Sloan is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gordon Kage!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
#R1#
A right-left combo lands from Todev.
Todev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sloan counters with an inside leg kick. #KD2#
Todev drops Sloan with a beautiful combination! Sloan stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Todev is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Sloan is rocked!
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!
Todev connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Sloan covering up! Todev comes in with a big uppercut and Sloan goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ivan Todev!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Hazard gets a clinch.
Hazard tries a body shot but Sloan blocks it.
#BC2#
Hazard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A combination from Hazard does no damage.
Hazard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Sloan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hazard.
Sloan fails with the takedown
and Hazard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Ernest Sloan has been cut.#CL2#
Hazard gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Hazard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Hazard has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1##BC2#
Hazard manages to break the clinch.
Hazard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sloan.#CL2#
Hazard darts in and clinches Sloan up against the cage.
Sloan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hazard has had enough of the clinch but Sloan keeps him there for the moment.
Hazard tries to break the clinch but Sloan is controlling the position.
A bit of stalling here from Sloan.
Sloan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hazard fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernest Sloan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Hazard gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
A short right from Hazard on the inside. #BC#
Sloan breaks the clinch.
Eden Hazard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Hazard moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Sloan fails to land.
Sloan could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sloan keeps control of Hazard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hazard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hazard.
Hazard using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hazard digs a right hand into Sloan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sloan's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right handed body shot lands from Hazard.
Sloan is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Hazard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Hazard clinches. #T3##BC2#
Hazard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hazard lands with a thumping leg kick.
#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Hazard has knocked Sloan down with a huge combo! Hazard steps away and waves a wobbly Sloan back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Sloan is rocked!
Hazard connects with a nice cross there... Sloan is looking wobbly and Hazard recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Sloan to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Hazard jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eden Hazard!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 11, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Sloan gets caught napping as Hardy dives in and scores a takedown. Sloan manages to retain guard.
Sloan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hardy scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy is pushing down on Sloan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sloan is fighting to maintain full guard but Hardy has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sloan trying to control from the bottom.
Hardy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hardy is trying to control the action in half guard but Sloan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sloan really is a fat lump.#SUB2#
Hardy wants to work for an arm triangle but Sloan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hardy is keen to just control but Sloan is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hardy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Hardy is trying to work for a kimura but Sloan is defending well.
#T1##SUB2#
Hardy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sloan trying to control here.
Hardy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sloan manages to get to full guard.
Hardy is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hardy with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hardy controlling from the top position.
Hardy tries to free his leg and advance position but Sloan is retaining full guard.
Hardy passes Sloan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sloan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Sloan is working hard here to advance position.
Hardy lands with a punch from half guard.
Hardy tries to stand and escape but Sloan is controlling the position.
Hardy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hardy tries to land a front kick but Sloan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sloan goes for a double leg but Hardy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hardy continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Hardy clinches. #T4#
Sloan gets underhooks to prevent Hardy's takedown attempt.
Hardy tries to pull guard but Sloan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hardy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sloan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ernest Sloan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Hardy.
Hardy looks winded!
Hardy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sloan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hardy tries to pull guard but Sloan won't allow it.
Sloan is pressed up against the cage. Hardy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sloan down to the mat. Sloan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Sloan moves into the clinch.#BC#
Sloan breaks from the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Sloan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hardy!
Hardy bucks up and tries to throw Sloan off but instead Sloan has got his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Hardy dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hardy.#CL2#
Hardy moves into range and clinches up with Sloan.
Sloan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD#
Sloan has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hardy clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES2#
Hardy is trying to shake Sloan off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Sloan won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Sloan tries to keep at a distance but Hardy has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Hardy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hardy has had enough of the clinch but Sloan keeps him there for the moment.
Sloan stops a takedown attempt from Hardy.
Sloan wants to get back to striking at distance but Hardy won't allow it.
A right hand to the body from Hardy.
Sloan is trying to break the clinch but Hardy is controlling him.
Hardy looking for a takedown.
Ernest Sloan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Hardy.
Sloan pushes Hardy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sloan prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Hardy has picked Sloan up - he's going for a ride! Hardy dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Hardy is breathing heavily.
Sloan tries to get to full guard but Hardy has control of the leg.
Hardy trying to control the action but Sloan is working from the bottom.
Sloan is pressing down on Hardy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sloan thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Sloan wants to sweep here but Hardy controlling him for the moment.
Sloan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Hardy preventing the sweep.
Sloan keeping full guard, as Hardy tries to pass.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Sloan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hardy looks for a takedown but Sloan sprawls well.
Dan Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Hardy closes the distance and pushes Sloan back into the cage.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sloan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardy has Sloan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sloan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hardy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Sloan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hardy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Hardy instigates a clinch.
Sloan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hardy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hardy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sloan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Hardy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Sloan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hardy napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Hardy bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#CL2#
Hardy has Sloan up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Sloan jumps into guard, dragging Hardy to the mat.
Sloan wants to sweep but no luck. #SU2#
Hardy gets to his feet - Sloan follows without any prompting.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Sloan gets tackled into the cage by Hardy. Hardy maintains the clinch.
Hardy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The referee calls for Hardy to work.
#T1##BC#
Sloan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hardy connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Hardy clinches up with Sloan and pushes him back against the cage.
Hardy tries to pull guard but Sloan won't allow it.
#TD2#
Hardy is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Sloan can't fight it off and eventually Hardy manages to take the fight to the floor. Sloan looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hardy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hardy stands up out of Sloan's guard for a moment - Sloan manages to land a nice upkick.
Hardy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sloan is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Sloan keeping moving, preventing Hardy from controlling successfully.
Sloan trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Dan Hardy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hardy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hardy stopping the sweep attempt from Sloan.
Hardy tries to free his leg and advance position but Sloan is retaining full guard.
Sloan wants to sweep but no luck.
Hardy stands up over Sloan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hardy throwing strikes but missing.
Hardy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Sloan moves in looking to clinch but Hardy pushes him off.
Sloan leaves Hardy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sloan fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Hardy instigates a clinch. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#BC2#
Hardy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Hardy.
Sloan tries to counter with a takedown but Hardy is quick to defend against it.
Hardy tries for a takedown but Sloan circles away easily
and Sloan counters with a stiff right hand.
Ernest Sloan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Hardy.
Sloan leaves Hardy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sloan shoots in but no luck this time.
Hardy shoots in but no luck this time.
Ernest Sloan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dan Hardy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sloan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Hardy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hardy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Hardy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Omega pushes Sloan up against the cage in a clinch.
Sloan lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Omega jumps guard and drags Sloan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sloan wants to stand but Omega is controlling his posture from full guard.
Omega trying to control the position here.
Sloan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sloan trying to control the position from guard on top but Omega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sloan drops back looking for a leg! Omega is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Omega manages to kick Sloan off! Sloan jumps back into Omega's guard.
Omega is pulling down on Sloan's head. It's preventing any offense from Sloan, at least for the moment.#T1#
Omega has a closed guard, preventing Sloan from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sloan really is a fat lump.
Omega fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It looked like Sloan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Omega.
Sloan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sloan stuffs the takedown.
Ernest Sloan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Omega.
Omega misses with a takedown
and Sloan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Omega fails with a takedown attempt.
As Omega tries to get set, Sloan tries to push him back and clinch up but Omega manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Omega clinches up with Sloan and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Omega.
Sloan jumps guard but Omega stands there with Sloan around his waist. Sloan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sloan tries to pull guard but Omega forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Omega keeps control of Sloan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sloan has Omega pushed against the cage.
Omega tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sloan smiles and moves away.
#T3#
Omega with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sloan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sloan or perhaps it was just good defense by Omega, which made it look bad.
Sloan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sloan wants it to stay on the feet.
Sloan tries to clinch up.
Omega leaves Sloan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Omega steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sloan.
Sloan stuffs the takedown attempt from Omega. Omega gets slowly back to his feet.
Sloan is looking to counter the offense by Omega and move into the clinch.#T4#
Sloan shoots for a takedown but Omega saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Omega thinks about the counter body kick.
Omega lands a body shot.
Omega fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Omega looks winded!
Sloan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Omega misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sloan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Omega darts in and clinches Sloan up against the cage.
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 Ernest Sloan 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#
Omega throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Omega takes the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Omega's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Omega decides to pull guard. #SU#
Omega is working an open guard so Sloan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Sloan moves into range and clinches up with Omega.
Sloan tries to stall but Omega uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omega is looking to break free of the clinch but Sloan has double underhooks. #BC#
Sloan breaks the clinch.
Sloan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
No luck for Sloan with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Omega goes for a double leg but Sloan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sloan continues to drive forward.
Omega lands a nice shot to the body.
Ernest Sloan is winning the standup battle so far.
Sloan closes the distance and clinches up with Omega, looking for a takedown. Sloan pushes Omega against the cage but Omega circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Omega moves into range and clinches up with Sloan.#BC#
Sloan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Omega shoots in looking for a takedown but Sloan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Omega's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Omega shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ernest Sloan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Omega.
Omega is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Omega gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
Sloan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Omega backwards.
Omega is trying to break free.
Come on Sloan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sloan tries to break the clinch but Omega is controlling the position.
Sloan stalls.
Omega tries to pull guard but Sloan won't allow it.
#BC#
Sloan breaks from the clinch.
Sloan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Omega pinned against the cage. Omega gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Omega changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sloan tries to avoid it but Omega manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sloan to the ground. Sloan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Omega rushes Sloan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sloan throws an elbow but misses.
Omega tries to pull guard but Sloan won't allow it.
Omega will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sloan up against the cage.
Omega being controlled against the cage.
Omega tries to break the clinch but Sloan is controlling the position. #T4#
Omega working hard to break the clinch.
Omega wants a takedown.
#BC#
Sloan breaks from the clinch.
Omega throws a body shot but no joy.
Omega fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sloan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Omega shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sloan as he avoids it easily.
Sloan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kenny Omega will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Sloan is looking to clinch but Omega is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Omega.
Sloan blocks a head kick by Omega.
#CL2#
Omega has Sloan up against the cage in a clinch.
Sloan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Omega wants a takedown but no success here.
Sloan misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omega has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sloan after a bit of a struggle.
Omega takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sloan is stalling here.
Sloan is trying to break the clinch but Omega is controlling him.#T1#
Sloan prevents Omega from breaking the clinch.
Sloan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Omega is keeping busy.
Omega wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sloan has him pressed against the cage.
Omega wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sloan has him pressed against the cage.
Kenny Omega seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sloan working aggressively here.
Omega lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sloan.
Omega changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sloan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ernest Sloan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Omega.
Omega tries for a takedown but Sloan circles away easily
and Sloan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Omega thinking.
Omega keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
Sloan avoids the head kick by Omega.
Omega defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sloan.
And Omega tries to counter it with a takedown but Sloan pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Sloan moves into the clinch.
Omega is trying to pull guard but Sloan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Omega wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sloan has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sloan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Omega is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sloan is looking to break free of the clinch but Omega has double underhooks. #TD#
Sloan has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Omega regains guard immediately. #ES2#
Omega pushes Sloan off and gets back to his feet.
#T3#
Omega shoots in but no luck this time.
A quick step to the side and Sloan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Omega misses with a hook.
Sloan shoots in but no luck this time.
Omega goes for a double leg but Sloan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sloan continues to drive forward.
Sloan shoots in for a takedown but Omega shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Omega keeps the fight on the outside.
Omega displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sloan. #T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sloan.
A nice side step and Omega releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Left hook, right uppercut from Omega.
Omega defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sloan.
Omega now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Omega leaves Sloan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sloan fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Omega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Omega 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kenny Omega!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Hayward shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sloan sprawls well. Sloan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hayward gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#TD#
Sloan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Sloan decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hayward to his feet.
Sloan really is a fat lump.
Sloan slaps away a takedown attempt from Hayward, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sloan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hayward manages to circle out of the way.
Hayward fails with the takedown
and Sloan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ernest Sloan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Hayward.#T1##CL#
Sloan has closed the distance and engaged Hayward in a clinch.
#TD#
Sloan has Hayward pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sloan pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hayward tumbling to the mat - Sloan dives into Hayward's guard.
Sloan wants to control from the top but Hayward keeps moving.
Sloan tries to stand but Hayward is controlling from the bottom.
Sloan sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Hayward is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sloan wants to stand but Hayward has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sloan wants to stand and escape but instead Hayward has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Sloan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Hayward drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hayward jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Hayward drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sloan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hayward has Sloan in his guard.#REVR#
Sloan throwing strikes from guard but Hayward blocks nicely. #T3#
Sloan is looking to stand up but Hayward won't let him.
Hayward pulls Sloan in close to his closed guard and prevents Sloan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sloan trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloan looking to sit in guard and control but Hayward gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB2#
Hayward drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hayward jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sloan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Hayward drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sloan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hayward has Sloan in his guard.#REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sloan wants to get up but he can't break Hayward's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernest Sloan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Sloan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sloan is looking to pass Hayward's guard but actually Hayward recovers to full guard.
Hayward pulls Sloan in close to his closed guard and prevents Sloan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hayward has a closed guard, preventing Sloan from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Sloan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hayward trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hayward shoots in but no luck this time.
Sloan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD#
Sloan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T2#
Hayward is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sloan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sloan trying to control from half guard but Hayward is working away.
Sloan trying to control from Hayward's half guard. Hayward has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hayward holds on and takes a little breather.
Sloan wants to stand and escape but instead Hayward has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T3#
Sloan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hayward is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hayward passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Hayward is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sloan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Hayward has hold of Sloan's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Sloan tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Hayward cranks the arm and Sloan screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Sloan, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Samuel Hayward!
A victorious Samuel Hayward thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Ray throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sloan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ray.
#CL2#
Ray forces Sloan back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Sloan fails to land.
Ray lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Ernest Sloan has been cut.
Ray is pressed up against the cage. Sloan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ray down to the mat. Ray avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No luck for Sloan with that takedown attempt.
Ross Ray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sloan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ray somewhat.#T1##TD2#
Sloan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ray to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sloan being controlled here, momentarily.
Sloan keeping full guard, as Ray tries to pass.
Sloan being controlled here, momentarily.
Sloan is trying to control the position but Ray postures up. #T2#
Ray preventing the sweep.
Ray with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sloan could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sloan 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.#SUB#
Ray is sitting in close to Sloan's body. Sloan has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Ray is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Ray is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Sloan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ernest Sloan!
In defeat, Ross Ray stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 27, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Bishop closes the distance and pushes Sloan back into the cage.
Sloan really is a fat lump.
Bishop wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sloan tries to break free but Bishop pushes him back against the cage.
Sloan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Sloan gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bishop scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Sloan manages to mount him!
Bishop can't escape the position.
Sloan controlling from mount.
Sloan is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sloan content just to control the position here.
Bishop trying desperately to get to his feet.
#SUB#
Sloan is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bishop can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#T1#
Bishop is desperately trying to improve his position but Sloan has a good base and remains in mount.
Sloan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sloan lands a nice shot to the head.
Sloan controlling the pace for now.
Bishop is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bishop tries to hold on but Sloan pushes him away.
Sloan scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#SUB#
Sloan looking to isolate an arm here. Bishop doesn't see it coming and as Sloan extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Sloan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ernest Sloan!
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