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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Humphries shoots in for a takedown but Rossi shows good takedown defense.
It seemed like Rossi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rossi lands a jab to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Steve Humphries has been cut.
Humphries shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rossi but Rossi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Humphries moves to clinch but Rossi breaks away
and Rossi counters with a left to the body.
Rossi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Humphries moves away.
Humphries takes one to the chin there.
Rossi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Humphries closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rossi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC2#
Humphries is rocked!
Humphries just misses with a punch to the body.
Rossi throws a body punch but Humphries moves out of range. #T1#
Rossi looks to score with a jab to the body but Humphries is just out of range.
As Rossi looks to move away, Humphries throws a big counter combo but Rossi just gets out of the way.
Humphries wants to clinch but Rossi slips to the side
and Rossi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Humphries misses with a combination
and Rossi counters with a left to the body.
Rossi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Humphries moves away.
As Rossi looks to move away, Humphries throws a big counter combo but Rossi just gets out of the way.
The crowd cheers as Rossi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Humphries doesn't seem phased though.
Humphries takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rossi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Humphries had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Humphries fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Humphries. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rossi lands with a shot to the body.
Humphries looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Humphries takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Humphries is breathing heavily.
Rossi connects with a body shot that sends Humphries's belly button to the back.
Humphries on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Oh Humphries is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2#
Rossi lands a big right hand that sends Humphries crashing to the mat! Rossi stays standing though and waves Humphries back to his feet!
Rossi drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Humphries right on the button. Humphries goes down! Rossi follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Rossi gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guido Rossi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Humphries shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts King as he jumps to the side.
King is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Humphries.
Humphries has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Humphries is working to tighten his grip on King's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. King has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Humphries is really squeezing tight and eventually King passes out! Humphries breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Steve Humphries!
A determined Steve Humphries didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Costantini moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Steve Humphries has been cut.
Ezio Costantini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Costantini lands a big right hand that sends Humphries crashing to the mat! Costantini stays standing though and waves Humphries back to his feet!#ROC2#
Humphries is rocked!
Humphries doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD2#
and Costantini counters with a nice right hand that sends Humphries toppling to the canvas! Humphries scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Costantini finish him?!
Oh Humphries is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Humphries circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Costantini. Humphries falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Costantini!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ezio Costantini!
Ezio Costantini decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Humphries. No joy for Dubois on that attempt.
Frankin Dubois seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dubois shoots in for a takedown but Humphries shows good takedown defense.
Dubois misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD#
Dubois shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Humphries has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Blood Warrior. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Dubois throwing shots but Humphries is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Dubois seems to be working for a kimura but Humphries defends the submission attempt.
Dubois working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Humphries actively working from the bottom here.
Dubois seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Dubois has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Humphries trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Dubois manages to pass to mount!
Humphries looks winded!
Dubois tries to control but Humphries wriggling away.
Humphries really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dubois. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dubois scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Humphries?
Dubois trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Dubois controlling his opponent.
Dubois is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Humphries takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Dubois takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Dubois is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Humphries has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Dubois controlling from the full mount. #T3#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Dubois.#SUB#
Dubois has hold of Humphries's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Humphries manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Dubois looking to finish Humphries with some ground and pound. This is bad for Humphries!
A nice elbow there by Dubois.
Dubois cracks Humphries with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Dubois manages to capitalize on a mistake by Humphries to take his back!
Dubois tries to keep control of the position but Humphries is staying busy.#T4#
Dubois biding his time, controlling Humphries.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dubois gets his hands free as Humphries looks to control.
What can Humphries do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Humphries is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Humphries is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Dubois is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Humphries taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Dubois.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frankin Dubois!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 08, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Inghard moves into the clinch.
Humphries is trying to pull guard but Inghard turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Humphries has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Inghard avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Humphries has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Humphries is breathing heavily.
Humphries is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Inghard to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Humphries. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Inghard stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Inghard works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from Inghard. #CUT2#
It looks like Steve Humphries has been cut.
Inghard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Inghard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Inghard lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Humphries is rocked!
A short body shot lands from Inghard as the two fighters clinch.
Oh Humphries is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Inghard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Inghard creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Humphries's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Humphries drops to his knees and Inghard pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Inghard!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Humphries throws a sloppy head kick and Stoner moves out of range easily.
Stoner throws a right hand that Humphries ducks under and follows up with a left that Humphries also avoids with ease.
Humphries is looking for a counter combo.
Stoner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Humphriess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#KD2#
Stoner drops Humphries with a beautiful combination! Humphries stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Stoner is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Humphries is rocked!
Stoner lands with a big right hook that stumbles Humphries - he's out on his feet here! Stoner follows up with another monster hook that separates Humphries from consciousness! Humphries falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Stoner stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shamus Stoner!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1##KD2#
Inghard cracks Humphries with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Humphries looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Inghard finish him?
#ROC2#
Humphries is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Steve Humphries has been cut.
Humphries looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#CL2#
Inghard moves into the clinch.
Oh Humphries is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Inghard lands a nice shot to the body.
Inghard lands a huge punch on the inside that knocks Humphries senseless! Wow, what a way to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jake Inghard!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Costantini scores with a sloppy right hand. Humphries should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
It looks like Steve Humphries has been cut.
Humphries takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC2#
Humphries is rocked!
Humphries will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oh Humphries is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Costantini cracks Humphries with a left hook right on the temple and Humphries goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Costantini lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Humphries is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ezio Costantini!
An out of breath Ezio Costantini thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1#
A lazy left from Kali finds it's target.
Humphries looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Humphries is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kali scores with a jab to the body.
Kali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kali takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Humphries rushes Kali and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Humphries pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Humphries has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kali throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Humphries.
Kali listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Humphries.
Nice jab there from Kali.
Kali lands a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kali smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kali. Humphries does a little dance to reset his feet.
Humphries tries to counter with a clinch but Kali shakes him off and moves away.
Kali lands with a cross. #T1#
Kali connects with a single shot there.
Kali scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kali taking a breather. #BC2#
Humphries breaks from the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kali scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CL2#
Humphries closes the distance and clinches.
Kali can't break the clinch.
#TD2#
Humphries drags the fight down to the ground.
Kali trying to control the position from guard on top but Humphries is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kali trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Kali trying to control but Humphries is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Humphries throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB2#
Humphries looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Humphries looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kali looking to pass the guard.
Kali would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T3#
Humphries keeping moving, preventing Kali from controlling successfully.
Humphries wants to sweep here but Kali controlling him for the moment.
Kali wants to control from the top but Humphries keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kali misses with an uppercut.
Kali lands a head shot.
Kali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kali throws a sloppy body shot
#CL2#
and Humphries counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Humphries.
Kali is trying to break free.#T4#
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD2#
Humphries drags the fight down to the ground.
Kali tries to stand but Humphries is controlling from the bottom.
Kali trying to control but Humphries is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Humphries pulls Kali in close to prevent any damage.
Humphries throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kali tries to free his leg and advance position but Humphries is retaining full guard.
Kali wants to control from the top but Humphries keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hol Kali dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Humphries defending well as Kali loads up on a big left hand.
Humphries takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kali lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kali cracks a nice hook into Humphries's ribs.
Kali lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kali looks to score with a jab to the body but Humphries is just out of range.
Despite the aggression on Humphries's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Humphries moves into the clinch.
Kali is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kali is trying to maintain a safe position but Humphries gets an underhook and turns Kali into the cage.
Kali seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Humphries is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kali has had enough of the clinch but Humphries keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Humphries pulls Kali into guard.
Kali wants to control from the top but Humphries keeps moving.
Humphries is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Humphries is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Kali trying to control but Humphries is working from the bottom.
Humphries is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kali wants to control from the top but Humphries keeps moving. #SUB2#
Humphries is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kali defends well.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Humphries wants to stand and escape but Kali is having none of it.
Kali tries to free his leg and advance position but Humphries is retaining full guard.
Kali trying to control the position from guard on top but Humphries is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kali trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Humphries manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Kali is trying to keep Humphries in close.
#SUB2#
Humphries drops back looking for a leg! Kali is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kali manages to kick Humphries off! Humphries jumps back into Kali's guard.
Kali is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Humphries can do to turn this around?#SU2#
Kali is working an open guard so Humphries takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T3#
Decent striking displayed by Kali there.
Kali throws a shot to the body.
Kali throws a right hand that Humphries ducks under and follows up with a left that Humphries also avoids with ease.
Kali scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kali connects with a body shot that sends Humphries's belly button to the back.
Humphries bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kali changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Humphries forces Kali back against the cage and clinches.
Kali avoiding damage as Humphries throws knees to the body.
Kali wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T4#
Kali can't break the clinch.
#TD2#
Humphries has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kali uses from the top position.
Humphries keeping moving, preventing Kali from controlling successfully.
Humphries striking off his back but it's not causing Kali any problems.
Steve Humphries has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Humphries has his foot on Kali's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kali works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Humphries looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kali trying to control but Humphries is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Hol Kali will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kali throws the left hand but Humphries avoids the punch easily.
Kali scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Humphries with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kali counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kali misses with a straight left.
Steve Humphries is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Humphries was well out of range. Poor timing from Kali.
Kali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Humphries takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kali misses the jab.
Humphries takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kali dips to his left and cracks Humphries with an uppercut!
Danga de danga de dang - Kali scores with a four punch combination!
Kali thuds a left hand into Humphries's body.
Kali lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Humphries moves out of range of the strikes.
Kali misses with a looping right.
Humphries takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kali throws a good cross that connects.
Kali connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
A punch combination from Humphries misses.
Kali scores with a jab to the head.
Humphries gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Kali to counter with a crisp jab.
Kali lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Humphries is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Kali. That snapped Humphries's head back.
Kali misses with a body shot.
Kali cracks a nice hook into Humphries's ribs.
Humphries needs to keep his hands up - Kali had a free shot at his head there.
Humphries has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kali.
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!
A jab from Kali does it's job there.
Humphries on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kali throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kali moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hol Kali is winning the standup battle so far.
Kali changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
A left lands for Kali.
Humphries doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kali throws out a powerful jab.
Humphries ducks under a wild hook from Kali.
Kali looks to score with a jab to the body but Humphries is just out of range.
Humphries's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kali connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Humphries scrambles back to his feet.
Kali misses with a straight left.
Humphries shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kali as he jumps to the side.
A little feinted left hand from Kali on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hol Kali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Humphries.
Humphries slips a jab from Kali.
A left lands for Kali.
Kali ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Kali.
Kali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Humphries.
Kali swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Kali lands a jab to the nose.
Kali swings for the body but Humphries moves out of range.
Humphries blocks a jab.
Kali throws a hook to the side of Humphries's head but Humphries sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Humphries steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kali.
Nice shot lands for Kali.
Humphries uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kali.
Kali scores with a body shot.
Kali connects with a body shot.
Humphries takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kali slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kali ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Humphries looks to land a body kick but Kali moved away.
Kali throws a jab but it's blocked by Humphries.
Kali stuns Humphries with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Donk. Kali catches Humphries right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kali changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Humphries takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Kali misses the target.
Kali keeps the fight on the outside.
Kali dips to his left and cracks Humphries with an uppercut!
Humphries showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kali.
Kali throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Humphries 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Humphries displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kali throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kali comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kali lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Steve Humphries has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kali works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Humphries drops his hands momentarily and Kali takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hol Kali showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kali, 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:26
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hol Kali!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Humphries tries to clinch but Sinclair is having none of it.
Humphries looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#TD2#
Sinclair shoots in and gets a takedown into Humphries's guard.
Sinclair trying to control the position from guard on top but Humphries is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sinclair loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Humphries definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sinclair trying to control but Humphries is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Humphries looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sinclair trying to control but Humphries is working from the bottom. #T1#
Sinclair pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Humphries is keeping the position for now.
Humphries striking from the bottom here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Humphries keeping moving, preventing Sinclair from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Humphries swats away the attempt to clinch by Sinclair.
It looked like Humphries was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Humphries throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Humphries misses with a body kick.
Sinclair keeps the fight on the outside.
Sinclair tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sinclair looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Humphries went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Humphries tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Sinclair counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sinclair.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sinclair is looking to work some ground and pound but Humphries has wrist control.
Sinclair won't allow Humphries to sweep him here.
Sinclair tries to stand but Humphries is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Humphries throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sinclair scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Humphries keeping full guard, as Sinclair tries to pass.
Sinclair trying to control the position from guard on top but Humphries is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sinclair looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Sinclair avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sinclair must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Humphries tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Humphries keeping moving, preventing Sinclair from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sinclair doesn't manage to clinch there - Humphries circles away.
Humphries on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sinclair. Sinclair obviously looking to wear him down.
Sinclair dodges the punch combination from Humphries.
Sinclair shoots in and drives through. Humphries sprawls well.#TD2#
Humphries tries to sprawl but Sinclair drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Sinclair decides to stand and escape the position.
Sinclair shoots for a takedown but Humphries saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Steve Humphries has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Sinclair.#TD#
Humphries shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Humphries trying to control the position from guard on top but Sinclair is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Humphries advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frank Sinclair will probably get the nod.
That's time! Humphries's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Humphries lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sinclair defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Humphries.
Humphries takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Humphries avoids a kick to the body.
Humphries displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sinclair.
Sinclair is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Sinclair tries to get set, Humphries tries to push him back and clinch up but Sinclair manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sinclair avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sinclair changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Humphries shoots in for a takedown but Sinclair shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sinclair cracks a nice hook into Humphries's ribs.
Steve Humphries seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sinclair blocks a head kick by Humphries.
Humphries avoids the body shot from Sinclair.
#TD2#
Sinclair bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Sinclair thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sinclair lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sinclair blocks the strikes from Humphries.
#SUB2#
Sinclair tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sinclair has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Sinclair trying to control the action but Humphries is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sinclair swings around for an armbar but Humphries sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sinclair's guard.#SUB#
Humphries drops back looking for a leg! Sinclair is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sinclair manages to kick Humphries off! Humphries jumps back into Sinclair's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sinclair trying to control the position.
#T3#
Humphries throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Sinclair is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Sinclair looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Humphries controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sinclair trying to control the position.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Humphries is stalling in the full guard.
Sinclair looking to control.
Humphries content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sinclair trying to keep a closed guard but Humphries is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sinclair shoots in and drives through. Humphries sprawls well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Sinclair gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Humphries is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
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 Steve Humphries will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Humphries throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sinclair moves in looking to clinch but Humphries pushes him off.
Sinclair throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Humphries seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sinclair moves out of range as Humphries throws a body kick.
Sinclair moves in looking to clinch but Humphries pushes him off.
Sinclair tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Humphries swivels and escapes.
Sinclair tries for a takedown but Humphries sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Humphries shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sinclair's guard.#ES2#
Sinclair pushes Humphries off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Humphries keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Steve Humphries has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Sinclair.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Humphries looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T1#
Humphries stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sinclair swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Humphries not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Humphries wants to stand but Sinclair has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Humphries trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sinclair wants to get back to his feet but Humphries is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Humphries sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Humphries is looking to stand up but Sinclair won't let him.
Sinclair doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sinclair shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Humphries as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Humphries scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Humphries tries for a kimura but Sinclair is defending well.
Humphries throws an elbow but Sinclair slips to the side and avoids it well.#T3##SUB#
Humphries looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Humphries goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sinclair rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Humphries's guard! Nice work there by Sinclair! #SUB#
Sinclair avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#ES#
Humphries has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sinclair off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T4#
Humphries doesn't manage to clinch there - Sinclair circles away.
Sinclair lunges at Humphries with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Humphries's hand.
Sinclair shoots in and drives through. Humphries sprawls well.
Sinclair shoots in for a double leg but Humphries sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Humphries darts in and clinches Sinclair up against the cage.#BC#
Humphries breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sinclair throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Humphries's waist but Humphries gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sinclair off to one side.
Sinclair moves in looking to clinch but Humphries pushes him off.
Humphries misses with a combination
and Sinclair counters with a nice kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Humphries throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sinclair was covering up waiting for the punch and Humphries finishes the takedown easily into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Humphries showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Humphries has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Humphries!
Steve Humphries took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Date: Sep 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Humphries connects with a right hand. Warlord shakes it off.
Humphries throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Humphries backs off Warlord throws a huge counter combo but Humphries manages to avoid it all.
Warlord showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Humphries.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Humphries.
Humphries doesn't manage to clinch there - Warlord circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Humphries tries to clinch up.
Humphries throws a leg kick that misses.
Humphries will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Humphries has been working on his balance at Blood Warrior, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Warlord.#T1#
Humphries throws the kick towards the body but Warlord avoids it.
Warlord unleashes a big counter combination but Humphries bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Humphries is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Despite the aggression on Warlord's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Humphries throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Warlord's waist but Warlord gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Humphries off to one side.
Despite the aggression on Warlord's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Humphries is breathing heavily.
No luck for Humphries with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Humphries. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Humphries swinging wildly here.
Warlord throws a counter combo.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Warlord dodges the punch combination from Humphries.
Troll Warlord is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Humphries tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Warlord throws a counter combo.
Humphries tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Humphries misses with a two punch combination.
Warlord is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Warlord showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Humphries.
As Humphries backs off Warlord throws a huge counter combo but Humphries manages to avoid it all.
Humphries tries to clinch up but Warlord circles away and keeps his distance.
Warlord throws a counter combo.#T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Humphries is defended easily by Warlord.
The fight stays on the outside here - Humphries looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Warlord leaves Humphries with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Humphries just misses with a punch to the body.
Warlord lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Warlord slips a jab and a cross from Humphries.
Despite the aggression on Warlord's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Humphries misses with an uppercut. Warlord saw that one coming.
Despite the aggression on Warlord's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The fight stays on the outside here - Humphries looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Despite the aggression on Warlord's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Humphries wants to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Humphries throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Warlord unleashes a big counter combination but Humphries bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Humphries misses with an uppercut.
Warlord lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Humphries throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Humphries dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Warlord showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Humphries.
Warlord unleashes a big counter combination but Humphries bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Humphries is defended easily by Warlord.
As Humphries backs off Warlord throws a huge counter combo but Humphries manages to avoid it all.
Humphries throws a right and a left that both miss.
Warlord throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Humphries fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Warlord sprawls well initially but Humphries persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Warlord is trying to stand up here but Humphries is controlling him well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU#
Humphries stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Warlord to get to his feet. #T1#
Warlord swats away the attempt to clinch by Humphries.
Despite the aggression on Warlord's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Humphries fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Warlord manages to avoid it.#TD#
Humphries shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Warlord napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Warlord tries to bench press Humphries off him but Humphries keeps the position.
Warlord misses with a strike from the bottom.
Warlord is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Humphries asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SU#
Humphries decides to stand back up. Humphries steps back and let's Warlord get back to his feet.#T2#
Humphries looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Steve Humphries seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Humphries.
Humphries dives in for a single leg takedown but Warlord sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Warlord unleashes a big counter combination but Humphries bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Humphries. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Humphries shoots in for a double leg but Warlord sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Warlord is looking for the big counter here.
Humphries tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Warlord swivels and escapes.
Humphries misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Warlord throws a counter combo.#T3#
Humphries tries to close the distance and clinch but Warlord swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Warlord dodges the punch combination from Humphries.
Warlord avoids a punch combination nicely.
Steve Humphries is winning the standup battle so far.
Humphries throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Warlord is looking for the big counter here.
Nice takedown defense from Warlord. No joy for Humphries on that attempt.
Humphries shoots in for a takedown but Warlord shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Warlord is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Warlord has eaten all the pies!#T4#
Humphries throws a nice looking combination but Warlord bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Despite the aggression on Warlord's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Humphries throws a left and a right that both miss
and Warlord counters with a series of strikes. Humphries will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice takedown defense from Warlord. No joy for Humphries on that attempt.
Despite the aggression on Warlord's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Humphries misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Humphries shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Warlord pinned against the cage. Warlord gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Warlord throws a counter combo.
Humphries is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Warlord can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Humphries throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Warlord is looking for the big counter here.
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 Steve Humphries will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Humphries swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Warlord counters with a one-two to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Humphries is defended easily by Warlord.
Warlord circles away from the clinch attempt.
Warlord is looking for the big counter here.
Warlord displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Humphries.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Humphries with that takedown attempt.
Warlord lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Humphries. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Warlord keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Warlord unleashes a big counter combination but Humphries bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Humphries will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Humphries tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Warlord paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Humphries fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Warlord avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Humphries throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Warlord's waist but Warlord gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Humphries off to one side.
Warlord moves out of range of the body kick from Humphries.
Despite the aggression on Warlord's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Humphries misses with a takedown attempt - Warlord sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Warlord is looking for the big counter here.
Warlord stuffs the takedown.
Warlord is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Humphries misses with a two punch combination.
As Humphries backs off Warlord throws a huge counter combo but Humphries manages to avoid it all.
Humphries tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Warlord defends well and Humphries ends up having to push Warlord into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Humphries misses with a wild combination.
Warlord unleashes a big counter combination but Humphries bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3#
Humphries shoots for a takedown but Warlord saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Warlord unleashes a big counter combination but Humphries bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Humphries. Those never looked like landing.
Warlord uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Humphries.
Humphries shoots in for a double leg but Warlord sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Warlord lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Warlord circles away from the clinch attempt.
Warlord is looking for the big counter here.
Humphries fails with a takedown attempt.
Warlord is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4#
Humphries throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Despite the aggression on Warlord's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Warlord keeps the fight on the outside.
Warlord is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Humphries tries to close the distance and clinch but Warlord swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Warlord leaves Humphries with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Humphries looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Warlord is fending him off so far but Humphries persists. Nope, Warlord circles away and we're back to standing.
Warlord is looking for the big counter here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Humphries misses with the combination.
Warlord is looking for the big counter here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Troll Warlord comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Humphries has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Humphries!
Steve Humphries got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Date: Sep 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Link feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Humphries's calf.
Humphries moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd cheers as Humphries lands an impressive looking overhand right. Link doesn't seem phased though.#TD2#
Humphries shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Link's guard.
Humphries controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Link holds on and takes a little breather.
Link 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Humphries 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. #ES#
Link pushes Humphries off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T1#
Link throws a half hearted mid kick.
Humphries doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Link stuffs the takedown attempt from Humphries. Humphries gets slowly back to his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Link has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Link wants to clinch
and Humphries counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Link looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#CL2#
Humphries moves into the clinch.
Humphries is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Link gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Humphries escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Link attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Link looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Link misses with a leg kick
and Humphries counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T2#
Humphries misses with a takedown
and Link makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Humphries really felt that one!
Boa Link has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Humphries.
Link scores with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Link lands a nice looking body kick.
Humphries looks winded!
Humphries moves to clinch but Link breaks away
and Link counters with an outside leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Humphries is defended easily by Link.
Humphries takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T3##TD#
Link gets a double leg takedown into Humphries's guard.#SUB#
Link is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Link content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Link stands and throws Humphries's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Link is looking to take a break and control but Humphries is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Link tries to advance to mount but Humphries denies him. #SUB#
Link wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Humphries, who protects the arm well. #T4##ES2#
Humphries throws Link to one side and escapes!
Humphries has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Humphries is looking to clinch.
Link looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Link shoots in and drives through. Humphries sprawls well.
Humphries shoots in but Link avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Humphries thuds his right hand into Link's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Humphries darts in and clinches Link up against the cage.
Humphries stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Link breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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 Boa Link 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#
Link lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Humphries stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Link.
Link chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Link throws a body kick that misses.
Humphries takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Humphries is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Link lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
Humphries clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Humphries breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Link throws a nice inside leg kick.
Link is trying hard to land a takedown here. Humphries sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Link shoots in looking for a takedown but Humphries manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Link's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Humphries is looking for the big counter here.
Humphries lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT2#
It looks like Boa Link has been cut.#T1#
Link avoids the body shot from Humphries.
#CL2#
Humphries rushes Link and presses him up against the cage.
Link misses with an elbow strike.
Link lands an elbow that stopped Humphries in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like Steve Humphries has been cut.
Link is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boa Link. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Link has Humphries pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Humphries manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Humphries tries to throw a body punch but Link avoids it by throwing Humphries back against the cage.
Humphries stalling against the cage.
Link is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Humphries gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Humphries's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Humphries just misses with a elbow thrown towards Link's brow.
Humphries tries for a takedown but Link manages to get underhooks.
Link drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T2#
Humphries is trying to pull guard but Link has him pressed against the cage.
Humphries makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Link lands a body shot. #BC2#
Humphries breaks the clinch.
Humphries sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Humphries shoots and misses
enabling Link to counter with a crisp jab.
Humphries is breathing heavily.
Link scores with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Link shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Humphries pinned against the cage. Humphries gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Link throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Humphries counters with a takedown into side control.
Link is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Link tries to roll over but Humphries keeps him under control.
Link is trying to stand.
#ES#
Link has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Humphries is on him like a limpet, forcing Link back against the cage.#BC#
Link breaks the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Humphries blocks the leg kick.
Humphries on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL2#
Humphries closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Link's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Link avoids the head kick by Humphries.
#T4#
Humphries tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Humphries throws a nice looking combination but Link bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Link throws a leg kick which misses Humphries's front leg but catches the back leg as Humphries tries to avoid it.
Steve Humphries seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Link throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Humphries checks the leg kick nicely there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Humphries.
Boa Link is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
Link scores with a takedown into Humphries's guard.
Link wants to control from the top but Humphries keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boa Link dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Humphries wants to clinch
and Link counters with a leg kick.
Link fakes the leg kick and cracks Humphries in the body.
Boa Link is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Humphries tries to close the distance and clinch but Link swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Link pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Link tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Humphries wants to clinch.
Link is looking to counter the offense by Humphries and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Link motions for Humphries to come forward. Link throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Link moves away from the strike by Humphries.
Link attempts a counter takedown but Humphries avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Humphries blocks the body kick.
Link throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Link scores with a push kick.
Humphries lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Link circles away quickly and effectively.
Humphries takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Humphries takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Link is looking to land body kicks.
Link will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Humphries steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Link.
Link throws a head kick but Humphries moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Link.
Link pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Humphries back to the cage. Link follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T2#
Humphries uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Link has time to react.
Humphries looks to land a combination but Link avoids it well.
Link is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Humphries can do to turn this around?
Link throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Humphries keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Humphries is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Humphries shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Link blocks a head kick by Humphries.
Link lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Link goes for a double leg but Humphries avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Humphries continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boa Link. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Humphries has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Link.#T3#
Humphries moves out of range of the body kick from Link.
Humphries looks to land a left hand but Link moved out of range nicely.
Link ducks under a wild hook from Humphries.
Link feinted with a counter takedown.
Link connects with a leg kick. Humphries looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Link has his takedown stuffed
and Humphries counters with a nice low kick that buckles Link's knee momentarily.
Humphries defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Link.
Humphries has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Link.
Link throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And Humphries tries to counter it with a takedown but Link pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Link tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL2#
Humphries takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
Humphries utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Link managing to block the knees to the body from Humphries.
Humphries jumps guard but Link turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Humphries lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Link breaks from the clinch.
Humphries tries to clinch but Link moves out of range.
Humphries moves out of range as Link throws a body kick.
Humphries tries to clinch but Link moves out of range.
Steve Humphries has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boa Link is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Link walks into a left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boa Link showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Link, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boa Link!
Our winner, Boa Link, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Humphries shoots in but no luck this time.
Bee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Humphries tries to clinch there but Bee circles away.
Bee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Humphries.
Bee lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Humphries moves into range and clinches up with Bee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bee. #TD#
Humphries pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Humphries bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bee's guard. #REVR#
Humphries content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SU#
Humphries stands up from Bee's guard - Humphries perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short body shot lands from Bee as the two fighters clinch.
Humphries looking for a takedown.
Humphries dodges an elbow strike from Bee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bee.
Bee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bee working aggressively here.
Bee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bee tries a body shot but Humphries blocks it.
Bee lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Bee has a couple of punches blocked by Humphries.
Humphries jumps guard but Bee stands there with Humphries around his waist. Humphries gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Humphries. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Humphries backwards. #TD#
Humphries pulls Bee into guard.
#SUB#
Humphries pushes a forearm under Bee's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Bee is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steve Humphries!
Steve Humphries opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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