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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Sanches shoots in for a takedown but Frederick shows good takedown defense.
Frederick stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Frederick wants it to stay on the feet.
Frederick fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sanches avoids it really well and circles away.
Frederick sets himself, and Sanches steps forward looking for the clinch! Frederick avoids it this time.
Sanches goes for a double leg but Frederick avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Frederick continues to drive forward.
Santos Frederick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Sanches.
Sanches misses with a takedown
and Frederick counters with a series of strikes. Sanches will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sanches shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Frederick as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frederick scores with a nice body kick.
Sanches tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Frederick counters with a series of strikes. Sanches will be more careful next time no doubt.
Frederick could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sanches tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Frederick defends well and Sanches ends up having to push Frederick into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Frederick clinches up against the cage.#T1##TD#
Frederick has hold of one of Sanches's legs. Sanches is fighting the takedown attempt but Frederick gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Sanches pulls Frederick in close to prevent any damage.
Frederick postures up in Sanches's guard and throws a big left but Sanches blocks it.
Frederick trying to control but Sanches is working from the bottom.
Frederick missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanches not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sanches controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Frederick has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Sanches breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck for Frederick with that takedown attempt.
Sanches is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Frederick dives in and grabs Sanches's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sanches pushes down on Frederick's head and hops out.
Frederick swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanches.
Sanches throws a sloppy head kick and Frederick moves out of range easily.
Frederick throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Sanches counters with a takedown into side control. #T3#
Frederick wants to control but Sanches postures up.
Frederick is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Frederick is looking for a sweep.
Frederick can't do much from the bottom here.
Frederick is looking to reverse the position.
Frederick has one of Sanches's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frederick struggling a bit here.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Sanches thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB2#
Sanches thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Sanches has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santos Frederick dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Frederick misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD2#
Sanches drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Frederick manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD2#
Sanches has picked Frederick up - he's going for a ride! Sanches dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES#
Frederick kicks off Sanches and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frederick lands with a slapping head kick.
Sanches scores with a kick to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Sanches as Frederick shoots in.
That kick from Frederick tenderised Sanches's leg. Sanches is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Sanches tries to clinch there but Frederick circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Frederick as Sanches shoots in.#TD2#
Frederick gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sanches to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sanches is breathing heavily.
Frederick seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sanches stands up over Frederick, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Sanches trying to control but Frederick is working from the bottom.
Frederick is controlling Sanches's posture.
Frederick bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sanches's guard. #REVR#
Frederick stays in close to Sanches's body and controls the position. #T3#
Sanches looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frederick is one step ahead there.
Frederick lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Frederick trying to control but Sanches is working from the bottom.
Sanches wants to get back to his feet but Frederick passes into half guard.
#SU#
Frederick postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Sanches to stand up. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sanches fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Frederick avoids it really well and circles away.
Sanches goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#TD2#
Sanches throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Frederick was covering up waiting for the punch and Sanches finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Frederick uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santos Frederick dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sanches changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Frederick tries to avoid it but Sanches manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Frederick to the ground. Frederick escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Frederick fails with the takedown.
Frederick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanches misses with a two punch combination.
No luck for Frederick with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Frederick shoots in and bounces Sanches off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frederick trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Frederick loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Frederick keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sanches's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frederick missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Frederick trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanches is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frederick controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sanches working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Frederick. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A head kick by Frederick misses #TD2#
and Sanches counters with a nice double leg into side control. Frederick won't be happy with that. #T2#
Frederick regains half guard.
Sanches takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Frederick trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Sanches is working for a kimura but Frederick is defending it quite comfortably.
Frederick controlling the position for now.
Sanches perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sanches throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Frederick to regain full guard. #T3##SU2#
Sanches gets to his feet - Frederick follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Sanches fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Frederick to the ground. Sanches is now in Frederick's guard.
Sanches with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sanches looking to sit in guard and control but Frederick gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Sanches looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Frederick passes into half guard.
Sanches wants to control the action here but instead Frederick manages to pass to full mount!
Frederick controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Frederick prevents Sanches from getting the reversal.
Frederick controlling from mount.
Frederick lands a big elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frederick tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Diego Sanches has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santos Frederick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santos Frederick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Frederick 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santos Frederick!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Urban tries for a takedown but Frederick circles away easily#CL#
and Frederick counters by moving into the clinch.
Frederick avoiding damage.
#BC2#
Urban breaks from the clinch.
A low kick from Frederick misses #TD2#
and Urban counters with a single leg into guard. Frederick didn't expect that. #ES#
Frederick pushes Urban off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD#
Frederick shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Urban napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Urban tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
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!
Frederick avoids the attempt from Urban to control.
Frederick sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1#
Urban working to try and regain half guard.
Urban really wants to buck Frederick off and get back to his feet.
Frederick controlling from the full mount.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Urban has eaten all the pies!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Urban throwing hammer fists to the chest of Frederick. What's that going to do exactly?
Urban is looking to get to half guard.
Frederick tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Frederick avoids the attempt from Urban to control.
Frederick content just to control the position here. #T3#
Frederick is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Urban wants to hold on but Frederick pushes him away.
Frederick controlling from mount.
Urban manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Urban wants to control the action here but instead Frederick manages to pass to full mount! #T4#
Urban working to try and regain half guard.
Frederick controlling the position easily from mount.
Frederick tries to control but Urban wriggling away.
Urban is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frederick avoids the attempt from Urban to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santos Frederick dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Urban shoots in for a takedown but Frederick shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Urban fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Frederick avoids a kick to the body.
Frederick moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #TD#
Frederick shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Frederick was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urban taking a bit of punishment here - Frederick scoring with strikes. #T1#
Urban is trying to get back to half guard.
Urban trying his best to control but Frederick has mounted him.
Urban is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Frederick pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Frederick controlling the pace for now.
Urban is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Frederick.#T2#
Frederick controlling the pace for now.
The referee warns Urban that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Frederick landing strikes from the mount and Urban is in trouble!
Urban is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frederick breaks from Urban 's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Frederick working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Frederick breaks from Urban 's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Frederick landing strikes, looking to finish!
Frederick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Urban can do to turn this around?#T3#
Frederick connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The referee warns Urban that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Frederick prevents Urban from getting the reversal.
Frederick avoids the attempt from Urban to control.
Urban is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Frederick tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Frederick with shots to the head and body - Urban looks very uncomfortable down there.
Frederick controlling the position easily from mount.
Frederick with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frederick controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santos Frederick dominated that second round.
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#
Frederick shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Urban gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Frederick counters with a one-two to the body.
Urban closes this distance looking for a takedown but Frederick circles away.
Frederick throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Urban counters with a single leg into guard. Frederick didn't expect that.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Urban accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Frederick pulls Urban in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Urban stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frederick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Frederick pulls Urban in close to his closed guard and prevents Urban from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Urban . #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Urban fails with an attempt to clinch.
Urban changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Frederick tries to avoid it but Urban manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Frederick to the ground. Frederick escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Santos Frederick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Urban .
Urban misses with a takedown
and Frederick counters with a big head kick but Urban shrugs it off.
Frederick with a poor takedown
and Urban cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick by Frederick misses #TD2#
and Urban counters with a single leg into guard. Frederick didn't expect that.
Urban takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Frederick managing to control the position.
Frederick is trying to keep Urban in close.
#T3#
Urban wants to control from the top but Frederick keeps moving.
Frederick will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Frederick is pulling down on Urban 's head to control his posture. #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.
Urban trying to control the position from guard on top but Frederick 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.
Urban scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Frederick doesn't seem bothered though.
Urban closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#
It looks like Santos Frederick has been cut.
Urban digs a good hook to Frederick's body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A combination from Urban does no damage.
Jake Urban has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santos Frederick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Frederick fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Urban comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Frederick 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santos Frederick!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 14, 2018 |
#R1#
To displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Frederick.
Good leg kick by Frederick there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
To fails in his attempt to clinch.
Frederick fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
To changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Frederick looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Check out the look on To's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Frederick holding on.#T1#
Frederick gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
To missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Well, if To is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
To slips a nice elbow through Frederick's hands, connecting with Frederick's forehead.
Frederick could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
To sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Frederick defending well though.
To is just content to waste time from the top position. Frederick takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
To landing some decent shots from guard.
Frederick bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in To's guard. #REVR##T2#
Frederick is looking to work some ground and pound but To has wrist control.
Frederick trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Frederick is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
To wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Frederick is now in half guard.
To wants to get back to full guard but Frederick has passed into side control.
To trying his best to control but Frederick has mounted him.#T3#
To is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
To is in all sorts of trouble here.
To keeps trying to improve his position.
We've been informed that To has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Frederick with shots to the head and body - To looks very uncomfortable down there. #T4#
Frederick thowing shots but they're missing.
Frederick looking to control but To is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Frederick controlling from mount.
To wants to control but Frederick is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
To is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santos Frederick dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
To shoots for a double leg takedown but Frederick sprawls well. He's pushed To's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Frederick tries to score a power double leg takedown but To sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Frederick somewhat.
To wants to counter with a clinch but Frederick pushes him away.#CL2#
To drives through and clinches with Frederick against the cage.
Frederick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that To can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on To's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Frederick trying to stall but To improves his position.
Frederick wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
To stops a takedown attempt from Frederick.
#TD#
Frederick jumps guard.
To must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Frederick holds on and takes a little breather.
To makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Frederick keeping moving, preventing To from controlling successfully.
To missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
To working some strikes from top position.
To loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Santos Frederick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Frederick pulls To in close to his closed guard and prevents To from doing any damage or advancing position.
To throwing strikes from guard but Frederick blocks nicely.
Frederick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Frederick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Frederick looking to control.
To landing with the ground and pound.
To throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Frederick works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Frederick is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
To throws an elbow that misses. Frederick uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in To's guard. Nice move by Frederick!#REVR#
To keeping moving, preventing Frederick from controlling successfully.
To has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Frederick has passed into side control.
#T3#
An elbow from Frederick crashes against the mat.
Frederick wants to lay and pray for a moment but To keeps working.
Frederick is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because To is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
To is pushing Frederick's head away, looking to escape. Frederick manages to hold on to the position though.
To is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
To trying to control but Frederick flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
To wants to get back to his feet.
To is really stuck here.
Frederick trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Frederick has the hooks in. To is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
To trying to control the hands but Frederick won't let him.
Frederick has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of To's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santos Frederick dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
To fails with an attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from To.#TD2#
To shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Frederick's guard.#ES#
Frederick manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
To using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frederick can't break the clinch.
A body shot lands from To.
To goes for a takedown attempt but Frederick pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
To tries to clinch up
and Frederick counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1#
Frederick tries a low kick but To avoids it.
To is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
To avoids a punch combination nicely.
To lands with a thumping leg kick.
Frederick changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. To tries to avoid it but Frederick manages to keep hold of a leg and drag To to the ground. To escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
To shoots in looking for a takedown but Frederick manages to keep the fight standing, pushing To's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Frederick appears to be looking for a big counter.
Santos Frederick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buri To.#CL#
Frederick drives through and clinches with To against the cage.
#T2##TD#
Frederick ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Frederick no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Frederick lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
To tries to land a sweep but no joy.
To has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
To trying to keep a closed guard but Frederick is proving a slippery customer.
Frederick wants to control from the top but To keeps moving. #T3#
To wants to improve his position but instead Frederick has moved into half guard.
To is looking to get back to full guard here but Frederick has managed to pass to side control instead.
Frederick wants to lay and pray for a moment but To keeps working.
To is looking for a sweep.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if To can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
To trying his best to control but Frederick has mounted him.
To tries to reverse the position but Frederick maintains control.
Frederick unloads with some shots from mount but To bucks and avoids them well.
To tries to lock up and control but Frederick gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Buri To has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
To is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frederick lands a big elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santos Frederick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Frederick, 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santos Frederick!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Shaw drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Frederick's face as Shaw controls the position.
Frederick is looking to reverse the position.
Shaw controls the position.
Frederick tries to buck Shaw off but Shaw is having none of it.
Frederick managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Shaw.
Frederick is looking to regain half guard here but Shaw keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Shaw looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw scores with a couple of short elbows.
Shaw has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Frederick is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Shaw happy to just control the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Frederick sneaks out the side door and pushes Shaw away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Shaw throws a sloppy head kick and Frederick moves out of range easily.
Frederick lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shaw tries to clinch but Frederick moves out of range.
Frederick seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Shaw darts in and clinches Frederick up against the cage.
Frederick tries to score a body lock takedown but Shaw shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shaw tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shaw wants a takedown.
#BC2#
Shaw breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Frederick lands with a kick to the temple. Shaw shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL2#
Shaw drives through and clinches with Frederick against the cage.
Frederick could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Frederick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Frederick has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Shaw counters by clinching up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Frederick has Shaw pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Frederick pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Shaw tumbling to the mat - Frederick dives into Shaw's guard.
Shaw controlling Frederick's posture.
Shaw is continuing to stall.#T3##SUB2#
Shaw is looking for a triangle here but Frederick uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Shaw is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shaw dodges the ground and pound from Frederick.
Shaw is looking for a sweep.
Shaw struggling a bit here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shaw is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shaw is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Frederick's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
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 Santos Frederick will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Frederick shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Shaw fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Frederick to the ground. Shaw is now in Frederick's guard.#ES#
Frederick has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Shaw is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Frederick looking for a takedown.
Frederick wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Shaw successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Shaw looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Frederick passes into half guard.
Frederick performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Shaw is concentrating on defense, preventing Frederick from advancing position. #T1#
Frederick wants to take a breather but Shaw is having none of it.
Shaw trying to control from the bottom.
Frederick trying to control from half guard but Shaw is working away.
Frederick missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shaw moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Frederick trying to control but Shaw is working from the bottom.
Frederick has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shaw controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shaw throws a head kick that misses
and Frederick counters with a three punch combo that has Shaw backing up. Shaw nods at Frederick to acknowledge the strikes.
Shaw takes a swing at Frederick's ribcage but misses.
Shaw stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santos Frederick. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Frederick enables Shaw to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Frederick manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Santos Frederick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shaw chips away with some ground and pound.
Frederick bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shaw's guard. #REVR#
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Shaw working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Frederick. #SUB2#
Shaw is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Frederick being controlled here momentarily.
Frederick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shaw is keeping the position for now. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Frederick won't allow Shaw to get back to his feet.
Shaw controlling Frederick's posture. #SUB2#
Shaw working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Frederick has passed into half guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santos Frederick dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Frederick throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shaw's waist but Shaw gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Frederick off to one side. #CL2#
Shaw has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shaw wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Shaw successfully pulls guard.
Shaw wants to stand and escape but Frederick is having none of it.
Shaw is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Shaw is trying to control the position but Frederick postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frederick lands a couple of digs.
Shaw working a defensive guard but Frederick manages to pass into side control anyway.
Frederick working away.#T1#
Frederick looking to control but instead Shaw has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Shaw wants to improve his position but Frederick is controlling well.
Shaw is trying to stand.
Shaw trying to get back to full guard but Frederick takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Frederick is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Shaw wants to hold on but Frederick pushes him away.#T2#
Shaw might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Frederick haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Shaw can't escape the position.
Shaw wants to control but Frederick is having none of it.
Shaw regains half guard.
Shaw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Shaw looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shaw is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Shaw is staying active underneath Frederick, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shaw has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Frederick is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Frederick shoots in for a takedown but Shaw shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Shaw scores with a takedown into Frederick's guard.
Shaw pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frederick is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Frederick keeping moving, preventing Shaw from controlling successfully.
Shaw's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Frederick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frederick has control of Shaw's left arm, preventing Shaw from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Terrance Shaw.
I think Frederick 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Santos Frederick!
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Date: Nov 27, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Frederick feints and as Bravo raises his hands in defense, Frederick changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Bravo looking for a guillotine here but Frederick defends easily.
Frederick scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Frederick is sitting in close to Bravo's body. Bravo has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Frederick is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Frederick is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Bravo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joe Bravo!
A relieved looking Joe Bravo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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