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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 26, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Davies has closed the distance and engaged Rhodes in a clinch.
Rhodes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Davies jumps guard.
Davies not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rhodes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rhodes is looking to work some ground and pound but Davies has wrist control.#SUB2#
Davies has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rhodes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Davies looking for a guillotine here but Rhodes defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davies throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Rhodes could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1##SUB2#
Rhodes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Davies has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rhodes has managed to get both his arms back between Davies's legs - danger averted.
Rhodes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Davies working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rhodes.
Davies wants to sweep here but Rhodes controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davies working a defensive guard but Rhodes manages to pass into side control anyway.
Rhodes in side control, throwing shots but Davies defends.
Rhodes working the ground and pound.
Davies seems a little lost for a moment, as Rhodes dominates the positioning.#T2#
Rhodes is looking to take a break and control but Davies is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rhodes working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhodes throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Davies tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Davies is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rhodes's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Davies tries to kick Rhodes off in order to stand up. Rhodes Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Davies manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rhodes's best efforts.#T3#
Davies is trying to maintain the position but Rhodes is very close to passing his half guard.
Davies is looking to improve his position.
Davies is trying to stand back up but Rhodes is controlling him
Davies wants to improve his position but Rhodes is controlling well.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Davies blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rhodes.
Nice strikes from Rhodes there.
Davies is looking to improve his position.
Rhodes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Davies has hold of Rhodes's hands but Rhodes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Davies wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Davies looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Rhodes gets tackled into the cage by Davies. Davies maintains the clinch.
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 Hipolito Rhodes will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
Davies decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Davies not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SU2#
Davies postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Rhodes to stand up.
Rhodes really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...#TD2#
Davies feints and as Rhodes raises his hands in defense, Davies changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rhodes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Davies throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rhodes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Davies trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhodes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davies postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Davies stays in close to Rhodes's body and controls the position.
Davies is looking to advance position but Rhodes has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T1#
Davies is trying to escape the mount.
Davies tries to hold on but Rhodes postures up.
Rhodes scoring with strikes but Davies is staying in there.
Davies is desperately trying to improve his position but Rhodes has a good base and remains in mount.
Rhodes with good strikes from the mount here!
Davies is trying to escape the mount.
#T2#
Davies slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Davies is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rhodes winds up and cracks Davies with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Davies is looking for a sweep. Rhodes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Rhodes slips a nice elbow through Davies's hands, connecting with Davies's forehead.
Hipolito Rhodes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Davies looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Davies is breathing heavily.
Rhodes drops an elbow to the side of Davies's head.
Davies works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rhodes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Davies utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #ES2#
Davies scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
Davies shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rhodes napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Rhodes throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Davies dives in and scores a takedown into Rhodes's guard.#SUB#
Rhodes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rhodes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rhodes wants to stand and escape but Davies is having none of it. #ES#
Rhodes has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Davies off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Rhodes looks to land a combination but Davies avoids it well.
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 Hipolito Rhodes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rhodes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Davies decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rhodes regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Davies.
Davies throws a strike but Rhodes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Davies looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rhodes is one step ahead there.
Davies throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davies avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Davies looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Davies managing to control the position.
Davies trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Rhodes drops back looking for a leg! Davies is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Davies manages to kick Rhodes off! Rhodes jumps back into Davies's guard.
Davies utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Davies has momentary wrist control but Rhodes slips an elbow through the middle.
Davies is trying to control the position but Rhodes postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Davies is pulling down on Rhodes's head. It's preventing any offense from Rhodes, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Davies tries to clinch but Rhodes is having none of it. #TD2#
Davies drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Rhodes has his feet on Davies's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Davies takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A solid leg kick lands there for Davies.
#TD2#
Rhodes gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Davies to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T3##SUB#
Rhodes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Rhodes looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Davies has picked Rhodes up and slammed him! Rhodes can't keep hold of the triangle and Davies manages to pass to side control!
Rhodes pushes Davies away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Davies gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Davies tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Davies blocks the strikes from Rhodes.
#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.
Davies takes a little break here. Rhodes wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SU2#
Davies decides to stand back up. Davies steps back and let's Rhodes get back to his feet.#TD2#
Davies scores with a takedown into Rhodes's guard.
Rhodes is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Davies dives into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hipolito Rhodes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rhodes 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hipolito Rhodes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 14, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rhodes enables Evans Iv to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rhodes manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Evans Iv accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Evans Iv looking to pass the guard.
Evans Iv works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SU2#
Evans Iv decides to stand and escape the position. #CL2#
Evans Iv instigates a clinch.
Rhodes could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Rhodes jumps guard but Evans Iv turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Evans Iv has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rhodes uses from the top position.
Evans Iv looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Evans Iv bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rhodes's guard. #REVB##T1#
Evans Iv throws a big right hand that misses.
Rhodes is looking to stand up but Evans Iv isn't so interested in that idea.
Rhodes wants to sweep but no luck.
Rhodes being controlled here, momentarily.
Rhodes wants to stand up but Evans Iv is controlling him.
Evans Iv postures up in Rhodes's guard and throws a big left but Rhodes blocks it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rhodes being controlled here, momentarily.
Evans Iv's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rhodes really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
It looks like Evans Iv might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Evans Iv decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T3#
Evans Iv seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SU2#
Evans Iv postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Rhodes to stand up. #TD2#
Evans Iv drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Evans Iv has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Evans Iv slips a straight right by Rhodes.#T4##TD2#
Evans Iv shoots in and bounces Rhodes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rhodes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Evans Iv slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Evans Iv accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Evans Iv stands and throws Rhodes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Evans Iv stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Rhodes avoids the head kick by Evans Iv.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elijah Evans Iv dominated that round.
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#
Evans Iv rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rhodes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Evans Iv shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rhodes napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Evans Iv controlling from side mount. #SUB2#
Evans Iv is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rhodes has escaped the position, nice work there. #SU2#
Evans Iv decides to stand back up. Evans Iv steps back and let's Rhodes get back to his feet.
Hipolito Rhodes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Evans Iv closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Evans Iv displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rhodes up against the cage.#TD2#
Evans Iv drags the fight down to the ground.
Evans Iv throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Evans Iv looking for a sweep. Not yet Evans Iv, not yet.
Rhodes cracks Evans Iv with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Evans Iv looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rhodes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Evans Iv throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2##SUB2#
Evans Iv is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Evans Iv seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Evans Iv tries to clinch but Rhodes is having none of it. #TD2#
Evans Iv scores with a takedown into Rhodes's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Evans Iv accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Evans Iv controlling from the top position. #T3#
Rhodes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Evans Iv is controlling him. #SUB#
Rhodes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Evans Iv gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU2#
Rhodes is working an open guard so Evans Iv takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
Rhodes is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Evans Iv's half guard.
Elijah Evans Iv has got the better of the ground game so far.
Evans Iv preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Evans Iv is continuing to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elijah Evans Iv 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##TD2#
Evans Iv throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rhodes was covering up waiting for the punch and Evans Iv finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Rhodes is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Evans Iv has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Evans Iv wants to break free but Rhodes has control.
#TD2#
Evans Iv has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rhodes regains guard immediately.
Evans Iv trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Evans Iv is stalling in the full guard. #T1##SU2#
Evans Iv stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Evans Iv bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Evans Iv has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Rhodes!
Evans Iv looking to control and managing it successfully.
Evans Iv throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Rhodes because Evans Iv loaded up on that one. #SUB2#
Evans Iv working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Evans Iv is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Rhodes is in real trouble.
#T2#
Evans Iv just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB2#
Evans Iv is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Rhodes knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Rhodes for a finish. #SUB2#
Evans Iv working for a choke but Rhodes is defending well.
Good control from Evans Iv.#T3#
Rhodes can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Evans Iv is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rhodes has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Rhodes is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Rhodes is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
What can Rhodes do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Evans Iv keeps control of the position as Rhodes tries to break free.
Evans Iv trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Rhodes doesn't escape.
Hipolito Rhodes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Elijah Evans Iv is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elijah Evans Iv comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Evans Iv 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elijah Evans Iv!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Spasov misses with a two punch combination.
Rhodes really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...#TD2#
Spasov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rhodes pushes Spasov off but Spasov dives into side control.
Rhodes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A lull in the action here.
Spasov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spasov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rhodes keeps working. #SU2#
Spasov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T1#
Rhodes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Spasov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD2#
Spasov feints and as Rhodes raises his hands in defense, Spasov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Spasov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rhodes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Spasov throwing strikes but missing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rhodes is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Spasov controlling Rhodes's posture. #T2#
Spasov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Spasov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rhodes is keeping the position for now.
Spasov stands and throws Rhodes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Spasov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rhodes is avoiding damage well.
Rhodes is letting Spasov control him for a moment. #T3#
Rhodes wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Spasov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rhodes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SU2#
Spasov decides to stand back up. Spasov steps back and let's Rhodes get back to his feet.
Spasov scores with a three punch combo!
#TD2#
Spasov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rhodes tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Spasov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Rhodes doesn't escape.
Spasov tries to get the hooks in deep but Rhodes pushed the leg off.
Spasov biding his time, controlling Rhodes.
Rhodes really is a fat lump.
Rhodes is trying to get back to his feet but Spasov has full control of the position and if anything, Rhodes has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Rhodes is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spas Spasov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Spasov looks to land a combination. Rhodes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#TD2#
Spasov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Spasov slows the pace down in half guard. #SU2#
Spasov escapes and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodes looks for a takedown but Spasov sprawls well.#T1#
Rhodes slips a jab and a cross from Spasov.
Rhodes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Spasov avoids it really well and circles away.
Spasov wants to clinch.
Hipolito Rhodes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#KD2#
Spasov lands a left and a right that send Rhodes crashing to the mat, dazed. Spasov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Rhodes is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Hipolito Rhodes has been cut.
Spasov lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Rhodes - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Spasov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Spas Spasov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Rhodes darts in looking for a takedown but Baratheon gets double underhooks and turns Rhodes into the cage.
Baratheon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Baratheon pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rhodes back to the cage. Baratheon follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#
It looks like Hipolito Rhodes has been cut.
Rhodes needs to keep his hands up - Baratheon had a free shot at his head there.
Rhodes really is a fat lump.
Baratheon lands a really nice looking cross but Rhodes seems unphased.
#ROC2#
Rhodes is rocked!
Rhodes drops his hands momentarily. Baratheon doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Rhodes staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Rhodes doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Baratheon!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Cruz thows a leg kick but Rhodes checks it
and Rhodes counters with a stiff right hand.
Cruz bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#TD2#
Cruz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cruz showed some decent athleticism there.
Cruz thows a huge punch but Rhodes dodges it nicely.
Cruz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rhodes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ground and pound from Cruz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Cruz decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD2#
Cruz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Rhodes has one foot on Cruz's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Robert Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Cruz throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rhodes counters with a two punch combo.
Rhodes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cruz's waist but Cruz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rhodes off to one side. #TD2#
Cruz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rhodes manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rhodes is looking to stand back up but Cruz counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Rhodes. #REVR#
Rhodes is not content to let Cruz control the position.
Rhodes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rhodes is trying to stand.
Cruz moves nicely into side control. #T2##SUB2#
Cruz is trying to get an arm triangle but Rhodes is defending well.
Rhodes really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz controls the position from side control.
Rhodes wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Rhodes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cruz scoring with punches and elbows. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rhodes is pushing Cruz's head away, looking to escape. Cruz manages to hold on to the position though.
Cruz scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rhodes to see if he's OK.
Cruz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cruz advances to full mount.
Rhodes is in a horrible position here. Cruz smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Cruz is working for a guillotine from mount but Rhodes frees his head quite easily.
Rhodes has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Cruz's lack of action.
#T4##ES#
Rhodes kicks off Cruz and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Cruz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Rhodes throws Cruz to one side and escapes!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Cruz.
Cruz is looking to clinch.
Cruz leaves Rhodes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Robert Cruz will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Rhodes dives in for a single leg takedown but Cruz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses.
Hipolito Rhodes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Rhodes gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cruz to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Rhodes manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Cruz tries to circle away but Rhodes has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz is looking to control Rhodes's arms but Rhodes gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cruz has his back to the cage. #TD2#
Cruz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rhodes lands a couple of digs.
Robert Cruz has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1##SUB2#
Cruz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rhodes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Cruz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rhodes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Cruz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Rhodes throwing strikes but missing.
Rhodes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cruz on the ground.
Rhodes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cruz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rhodes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cruz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Cruz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cruz stands up over Rhodes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rhodes could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T3#
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhodes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Rhodes manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Cruz looking to throw knees to the head but Rhodes is blocking nicely.
Cruz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Rhodes decides to pull guard.
Rhodes wants to sweep but no luck.
Cruz prevents Rhodes from getting back to his feet.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhodes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Cruz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cruz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU2#
Cruz stands up and waves to Rhodes to follow him. #TD2#
Cruz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rhodes is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Cruz is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Cruz scoring with strikes but Rhodes is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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#
Cruz scoring well with a low kick there.
Cruz is looking to clinch but Rhodes is avoiding it.
Rhodes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rhodes darts in looking for a takedown but Cruz gets double underhooks and turns Rhodes into the cage. #TD2#
Cruz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rhodes did well to prevent Cruz getting side control.#ES#
Rhodes kicks off Cruz and gets to his feet.
Cruz misses with a low kick.
Rhodes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
Cruz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rhodes is trying to defend but Cruz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz prevents Rhodes from standing back up.
#T1#
Cruz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rhodes is trying to stand.
Cruz trying to control from half guard but Rhodes is working away.
Cruz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ground and pound from Cruz.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rhodes has hold of Cruz's hands but Cruz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rhodes tries to kick Cruz off in order to stand up. Cruz Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Rhodes tries to bench press Cruz off him but Cruz keeps the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SU2#
Cruz has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Cruz looking to score a takedown here. Rhodes is defending well but Cruz drives through and ends up in Rhodes's guard.
Rhodes is wriggling around but Cruz manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Cruz is trying to control the action in half guard but Rhodes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Cruz is nestled in close to Rhodes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Cruz is looking for a kimura here.
Cruz slips a nice elbow through Rhodes's hands, connecting with Rhodes's forehead.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cruz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Cruz trying to control the pace.
Cruz is looking to advance position but Rhodes won't allow it.
Cruz is nestled in close to Rhodes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cruz winds up and cracks Rhodes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz not doing much here.
Hipolito Rhodes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robert Cruz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cruz passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rhodes!
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Cruz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cruz 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Cruz!
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Event:
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Date: Dec 28, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Gitchell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gitchell scores a nice knee to the body.
#BC2#
Gitchell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick by Gitchell misses
and Rhodes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rhodes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gitchell is fending him off so far but Rhodes persists. Nope, Gitchell circles away and we're back to standing.
Rhodes fails to land the takedown.
Gitchell throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Rhodes gets caught napping as Gitchell dives in and scores a takedown. Rhodes manages to retain guard.
Gitchell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
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!#SU2#
Gitchell stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Gitchell pushes Rhodes up against the cage in a clinch.#T1##TD2#
Rhodes is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gitchell is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rhodes to the mat. Rhodes regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Rhodes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gitchell defends it easily.
Gitchell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rhodes is looking to sweep but instead, Gitchell has passed into half guard.
#SUB2#
Gitchell is trying to work for a kimura but Rhodes is defending well.
Rhodes could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gitchell is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Rhodes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU2#
Gitchell decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Gitchell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rhodes on the side of the head.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rhodes enables Gitchell to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rhodes manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rhodes looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gitchell puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Gitchell takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gitchell lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Gitchell is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Gitchell seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gitchell passes to full mount!
Gitchell tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gitchell lands a big elbow. #T4#
Rhodes is looking to improve his position but Gitchell isn't that keen on the idea.
Gitchell sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
It looks like Gitchell might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
BOOM! Gitchell connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grayson Gitchell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Gitchell shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rhodes wants to stand back up but Gitchell manages to pass into side control.
Gitchell lands an elbow. #SU2#
Gitchell decides to take the fight back to the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gitchell lands a nice hook to Rhodes's body. Rhodes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Gitchell darts in and clinches Rhodes up against the cage.#TD2#
Gitchell drags the fight down to the ground.
#T1#
Gitchell pulls Rhodes in to control the position.
Rhodes chips away with some ground and pound.
Gitchell 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.
Gitchell has control of Rhodes's left arm, preventing Rhodes from doing any damage.
Gitchell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rhodes is looking to work some ground and pound but Gitchell has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
Gitchell shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rhodes manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gitchell's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gitchell won't allow Rhodes to sweep him here.
Rhodes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gitchell controls the pace.
Gitchell's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3##SUB#
Rhodes looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gitchell has picked Rhodes up and slammed him! Rhodes can't keep hold of the triangle and Gitchell manages to pass to side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Gitchell is trying to get an arm triangle but Rhodes is defending well.
Gitchell controlling from side mount. #SU2#
Gitchell decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rhodes to his feet. #T4##CL2#
Gitchell closes the distance and pushes Rhodes back into the cage.
Gitchell pushes Rhodes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Gitchell has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rhodes uses from the top position.
Rhodes stopping the sweep attempt from Gitchell.#SUB2#
Rhodes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gitchell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rhodes has managed to get both his arms back between Gitchell's legs - danger averted.
Gitchell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Gitchell looking for a guillotine here but Rhodes defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grayson Gitchell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Gitchell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rhodes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rhodes has his takedown stuffed
and Rhodes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Gitchell closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Gitchell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Gitchell closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rhodes quickly recovers to half guard.#T1#
Gitchell prevents Rhodes from improving his position.#SUB2#
Gitchell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rhodes defends it well.
Rhodes is looking to escape.
Gitchell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gitchell seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rhodes is trying to stand back up but Gitchell is controlling him
Grayson Gitchell has got the better of the ground game so far.#ES#
Rhodes has one foot on Gitchell's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Gitchell fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rhodes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gitchell throws a body kick that misses. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Rhodes jumps guard but Gitchell turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rhodes jumps guard but Gitchell turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hipolito Rhodes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gitchell has Rhodes pushed against the cage.
Rhodes really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...#BC2#
Gitchell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Gitchell feints and as Rhodes raises his hands in defense, Gitchell changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gitchell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gitchell passes into half guard. #T4#
Gitchell controlling the pace. #SU2#
Gitchell stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Rhodes to get to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Gitchell shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rhodes's guard.
Hipolito Rhodes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grayson Gitchell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gitchell engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grayson Gitchell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gitchell 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grayson Gitchell!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Rhodes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Taite blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rhodes.
Rhodes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Taite defending well though.
Taite wants to control but Rhodes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Taite keeping control of the position.
Rhodes really is a fat lump.
Taite is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taite is still trying to improve position.
Rhodes missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Taite punching from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taite gets full guard.
Taite trying to control the position here.
Rhodes postures up in Taite's guard and throws a big left but Taite blocks it.
Taite is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Rhodes missing with punches from the bottom.
Rhodes tries to get to full guard but Taite has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Taite passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rhodes really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Taite looking to finish Rhodes with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rhodes!
Taite breaks from Rhodes's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Taite tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Taite has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Taite lands with some strikes.#T3#
Rhodes can't escape the position.
Taite scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rhodes?
#SUB2#
Taite has isolated one of Rhodes's arms. Rhodes looking to fight him off but Taite twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thomas Taite!
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