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Event:
Torcida 22 - Lord Vs Zetsika
Date: Apr 11, 2018 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Belkacem.
Guy feinted with a counter takedown.
Belkacem throws a right hand that Guy ducks under and follows up with a left that Guy also avoids with ease.
Guy defending well as Belkacem loads up on a big left hand.
Guy attempts a counter takedown but Belkacem avoids it well and moves away.
Belkacem misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Belkacem misses with a combination
#TD#
and Guy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Guy tries to pass to full mount but Belkacem defends it.
Guy is taking a breather. Belkacem says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Belkacem does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Belkacem is positioning himself well to prevent Guy advancing to mount.
Belkacem is not content to let Guy control the position.#T1#
Guy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Belkacem is not content to let Guy control the position.
Belkacem preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Belkacem has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Guy is working away from the top position though.
Guy is pressing down on Belkacem's thigh, looking to free his foot. Belkacem is holding on for now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Guy wants to take a breather but Belkacem is having none of it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Guy drops his hands momentarily and Belkacem takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Guy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC2#
Guy is rocked!
Belkacem throws a nice looking combination but Guy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oh Guy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Belkacem throws a series of punches but Guy avoids them all with ease.
Belkacem drops Guy with a huge uppercut! Guy drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Belkacem is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergio Belkacem!
Sergio Belkacem spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Torcida 13 - Venom Vs Palm
Date: Mar 07, 2018 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD2#
Spencer dives in and scores a takedown into Guy's guard.
Spencer looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Spencer trying to control but Guy is working from the bottom.
Spencer is looking to work some ground and pound but Guy has wrist control.
Guy is trying to control the position but Spencer postures up.
Guy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Spencer throws an elbow that misses. Guy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Spencer's guard. Nice move by Guy!#REVR#
Guy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Guy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Spencer can't keep his opponent in guard - Guy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Guy controlling the pace. #SUB#
Guy seems to be working for a kimura but Spencer defends the submission attempt.
Guy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Guy is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Spencer is squirming around, avoiding Guy's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Guy looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Guy's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Guy.
Spencer is squirming around, avoiding Guy's attempts to control the action.
Guy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Guy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Spencer for as long as he can get away with.
Guy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Spencer is looking to escape.
Guy content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Guy is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Spencer is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Spencer flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Guy anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Spencer and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Guy slips an arm under Spencer chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Guy has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Guy is squeezing on Spencer like an anaconda would it's prey. Spencer fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Grappling Guy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 12, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Guy gets caught flat footed, as Wayne Hope shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wayne Hope throws a strike but Guy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Guy passes into half guard.
Wayne Hope should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Guy is trying to control. Wayne Hope wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Guy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wayne Hope is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wayne Hope is trying to stand back up but Guy is controlling him
Guy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wayne Hope keeps working.
Guy trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guy frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Guy tries to control but Wayne Hope wriggling away. #T1#
Wayne Hope is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Guy looking to control but Wayne Hope is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guy controlling his opponent.
Wayne Hope squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Guy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Guy looking to control but Wayne Hope is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Guy controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Guy has isolated one of Wayne Hope's arms. Wayne Hope looking to fight him off but Guy twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Grappling Guy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 05, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Jaqesz takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Jaqesz works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
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.
Jaqesz looking to pass the guard.
Jaqesz throws a strike but Guy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Jaqesz keeping full guard, as Guy tries to pass.
Guy 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. #SUB2#
Guy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Guy advances position into side control!#T1#
Jaqesz is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
Guy passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jaqesz!
Jaqesz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Guy on the ground.
Guy prevents Jaqesz from getting the reversal.
Guy avoids the attempt from Jaqesz to control.
Guy controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaqesz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jaqesz tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Jaqesz tries to reverse the position but Guy maintains control.
Guy looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Guy working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Jaqesz looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Guy! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Grappling Guy!
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Event:
EFA 11 Anderson vs Greene
Date: Jan 13, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Bolt shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bolt showed some decent athleticism there.
Guy trying to control from the bottom.
Bolt perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bolt trying to control the action but Guy is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bolt is looking for a kimura but Guy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bolt to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolt controlling the pace.
Bolt trying to pass the guard but Guy defending well. #T1#
Bolt trying to advance position but Guy counters by regaining guard. #SUB2#
Bolt drops back, looking for a kneebar! Guy looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Guy looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Guy! #REVR#
Guy trying to control the position but Bolt is working away.
Bolt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Guy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Guy has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bolt!
Guy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guy prevents Bolt from getting the reversal.
Guy looking to control but Bolt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Guy controlling the pace for now. #T2##SUB#
Guy goes for an armbar but Bolt turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bolt.
Bolt is looking to advance position but Guy has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##SUB#
Guy has isolated one of Bolt's arms. Bolt looking to fight him off but Guy twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Grappling Guy!
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Event:
EFA 6 Camara vs Bjj
Date: Dec 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Striker punishes Guy's body with a nice straight punch.
Guy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Striker misses with a low kick.
Guy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Striker throws a body punch but Guy moves out of range.
Guy feinted with a counter takedown.
Striker just misses with a punch to the body.
Guy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Guy blocks a head kick by Striker.
Guy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Guy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Striker throws a sloppy head kick and Guy moves out of range easily.
Guy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A leg kick checked by Guy.
Striker loads up on a big right hand but Guy slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Striker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Striker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Guy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guy is controlling the pace.
#T1#
Guy moves into full mount! Striker won't be happy about that!
Guy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Striker is looking to escape.
Guy controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Guy wants to finish this one by submission but Striker is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Guy. #T2#
Guy trying to control but Striker is having none of it.
Striker is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Striker has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Guy jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Striker is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Striker and Guy has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB#
Guy goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Striker has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Guy but great work by Striker.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guy is trying to control Striker's posture but Striker avoids it. #T3##SU2#
Striker has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Striker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Striker lands with an uppercut that bounces Guy off the cage and back into range.
Striker scoring well with a low kick there.
Guy slips a straight right by Striker.
Striker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Guy.
Guy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Striker throws a wild body kick that Guy sees coming a mile off.
Guy tries to counter with a takedown but Striker is quick to defend against it.#T4#
Guy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Striker.
Striker scores with a nice strike.#ROC2#
Guy is rocked!
Guy avoids a kick to the body.
Striker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Striker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Guy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Striker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Guy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Striker misses with a head kick.
Guy tries to counter with a takedown but Striker is quick to defend against it.
Striker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Guy.
Guy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Guy takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Guy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Striker dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Striker swings for the body but Guy moves out of range.
Guy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Striker throws a sloppy head kick and Guy moves out of range easily.
Striker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Striker misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Striker. Guy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Guy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Striker misses with a low kick.
Guy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Guy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Striker. That's going to slow Guy down.
Striker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Guy.
Striker lands with a cross.
Striker throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Striker.
Striker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Striker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Guy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Striker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Guy circles away quickly and effectively.
Guy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Striker.
Guy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Striker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guy was well out of range. Poor timing from Striker.
Guy feinted with a counter takedown.
Guy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Striker.
Striker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Striker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Striker lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Guy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Guy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A counter left hand to the body from Guy misses its target.#T2#
Striker cracks Guy with an open hand slap.
Oh Guy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Guy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Striker connects with an inside leg kick.
Striker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Striker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Guy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Striker tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Guy counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Striker throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Guy seems to have got his legs back now.
Striker throws a front kick aimed at Guy's knee but Guy avoids it well.
Guy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Striker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Striker missing with a left hand there. Guy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Guy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Striker sprawls and moves away.
Striker takes a swing at Guy's ribcage but misses.
James Striker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Guy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Striker. Striker obviously looking to wear him down.
#T3#
Striker misses with a straight left.
Striker looks to score with a jab to the body but Guy is just out of range.
Guy feinted with a counter takedown.
Striker misses the shot to the body.
Striker tries to work over Guy's front leg with a kick but Guy checks it.
Guy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Striker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Striker throws a body punch but Guy moves out of range.
Guy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Striker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Striker looks to land a combination but Guy avoids it well.
Guy feinted with a counter takedown.
Striker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Striker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4#
Guy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Striker is looking to score with low kicks.
Guy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Striker throws a big shot that misses.
Guy attempts a counter takedown but Striker avoids it well and moves away.
Striker misses with an uppercut.
Guy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Striker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Striker lands a nice shot to the body.
James Striker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Guy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Guy feinted with a counter takedown.
Striker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guy manages to avoid it.
Guy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Striker misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Guy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Striker's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Striker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Striker throws a sloppy head kick and Guy moves out of range easily.
Striker throws a head kick that misses.
Guy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Striker sprawls and moves away.
Striker misses with a head kick.
Guy 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.
Striker tries to score with a low kick but Guy moves his leg out of the way.
Striker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Guy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Striker misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Striker looks to land a combination but Guy avoids it well.
Striker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Guy is able to avoid easily.
Guy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Striker looks to throw the jab but Guy is out of range.
Guy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Striker sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Striker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Striker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Guy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Striker sprawls and moves away.
Striker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Guy tries to counter with a takedown but Striker is quick to defend against it.
Striker misses with a looping right.
Striker throws a leg kick which misses Guy's front leg but catches the back leg as Guy tries to avoid it.
Guy ducks under a wild hook from Striker.
Striker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Striker tries to work over Guy's front leg with a kick but Guy checks it.
Guy blocks a head kick by Striker.
A clash of legs there as Guy blocks the low kick.#T2#
Guy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Striker.
Guy tries to counter with a takedown but Striker is quick to defend against it.
An inside leg kick from Striker misses.
Guy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Striker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Striker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Striker. That's going to slow Guy down.
Guy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Striker can pounce on him.
Striker lands a slapping body shot.
James Striker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Striker misses with a straight right.
Striker misses with a kick to the body.
Guy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Striker scores with a shot to the body.
#T3#
A low kick from Striker misses #TD#
and Guy counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES2#
Striker has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Guy off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Guy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Striker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Guy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Striker. Striker obviously looking to wear him down.
Striker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Guy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Striker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Guy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Striker sprawls and moves away.
A shot to the liver by Striker. Beautiful body shot.
Striker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T4#
Guy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Striker throws a jab but it's blocked by Guy.
Striker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Guy moves out of range of the leg kick from Striker.
James Striker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A leg kick checked by Guy.
Guy tries to counter with a takedown but Striker is quick to defend against it.
Striker misses with a wild body shot.
Guy attempts a counter takedown but Striker avoids it well and moves away.
Striker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Striker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grappling Guy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Striker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guy.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Striker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Striker has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Striker!
James Striker gave a mention to Fanatic Inc. in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 02, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Faulkner moves into the clinch.#TD#
Faulkner gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Faulkner is fighting to break Guy's control of his arms but Guy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Guy keeping moving, preventing Faulkner from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guy pulls Faulkner in close to prevent any damage. #T1##SUB2#
Guy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Faulkner is aware though and is defending well.
Guy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Faulkner trying to control the position from guard on top but Guy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Guy is trying to control the position but Faulkner postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Faulkner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Guy. That did some damage!#CL#
Faulkner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Faulkner has Guy pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Faulkner pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Guy tumbling to the mat - Faulkner dives into Guy's guard.
Guy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3##SU#
Faulkner gets to his feet. Guy looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Faulkner shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Guy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Guy can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Faulkner goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Guy has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Faulkner but great work by Guy.
Guy wants to control but Faulkner is keeping him busy. #T4##SUB2#
Guy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Faulkner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Faulkner is not content to let Guy control the position. #SUB2#
Guy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Guy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Guy trying to control the action but Faulkner is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gail Faulkner dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Guy 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.
Faulkner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Faulkner drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guy regains half guard.
Guy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Guy is trying is best to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guy wants to improve his position but Faulkner is controlling well.
Guy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Faulkner wants to control but Guy is keeping him busy.
Guy controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Guy manages to get to full guard.
Faulkner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Faulkner postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Faulkner pivots, looking for a leg kick but Guy is out of range and Faulkner settles back down. #T3#
Faulkner throws a jab but it's blocked by Guy.
Faulkner throws a low kick but Guy avoids it.
Faulkner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Guy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Faulkner rushes Guy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Guy has Faulkner pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Guy pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Faulkner tumbling to the mat - Guy dives into Faulkner's guard.
Guy trying to control the position from guard on top but Faulkner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Guy 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.
Guy wants to pass the guard but Faulkner is keeping the position.
Guy won't allow Faulkner to get back to his feet.
Guy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Guy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Faulkner's face as Guy controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gail Faulkner dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Faulkner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Guy.
Guy feints the counter takedown.
Faulkner throws out a loose jab but Guy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Faulkner tries to bum rush Guy with a series of wild strikes but Guy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Guy feints the counter takedown.
Faulkner throws a right hand that Guy ducks under and follows up with a left that Guy also avoids with ease.
Faulkner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Guy.
Guy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Faulkner.
Guy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Faulkner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Guy with the counter takedown but Faulkner avoids it easily.#T1##CL#
Faulkner moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Guy has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Faulkner clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Guy not allowing Faulkner to control his hands.
Faulkner wants to get back to his feet.
Guy not allowing Faulkner to control his hands. #SUB2#
Faulkner is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
I really don't envy Faulkner right now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Faulkner trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Faulkner prevents Guy from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Guy has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Faulkner has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Faulkner is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Faulkner defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Guy is riding his opponent, not letting Faulkner buck him off. #T3#
Faulkner prevents Guy from getting a body triangle.
Guy is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Faulkner trying to control the action but Guy just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Guy is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Faulkner has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Faulkner is trying to get back to his feet but Guy has full control of the position and if anything, Faulkner has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Faulkner rolls, trying to escape but Guy keeps control of the position.
Faulkner is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T4##SUB2#
Guy patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Guy is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Guy working for a choke but Faulkner is defending well.
Guy wants to control but Faulkner is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Guy is persistently looking for the submission but Faulkner is defending it well.
Guy biding his time, looking for the opening.
Grappling Guy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gail Faulkner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Faulkner is really stuck here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grappling Guy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Faulkner 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gail Faulkner!
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