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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Stevens thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stevens shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Row eats them both and turns towards Stevens to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#
It looks like High Row has been cut.
Stevens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Row throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stevens's head.
Stevens throws the left hand but Row avoids the punch easily.
Row dodges the punch combination from Stevens.
Row slips a straight right by Stevens.
Row changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stevens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Row feints the counter takedown.
Stevens lands a really nice looking cross but Row seems unphased.
Stevens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Row tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Row checks the leg kick.
No joy there for Row, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stevens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Row fails to land the takedown.
Row tries for a takedown but Stevens circles away easily
and Stevens counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Row. Stevens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Row throws a head kick that misses
and Stevens counters with a left and a right that stings Row.
Row takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#ROC#
Row is rocked!
Stevens lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Row falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tray Stevens!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2018 |
#R1#
WarDestroy bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
WarDestroy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Row lands a high kick!
Row takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
WarDestroy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Row.
Row throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
WarDestroy lands with a nice body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by WarDestroy!
WarDestroy tries to land a front kick but Row steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
WarDestroy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
WarDestroy misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Row counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for WarDestroy!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
WarDestroy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
WarDestroy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Row is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. WarDestroy is trying to escape and Row transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and WarDestroy is forced to tap! Nice work there by Row! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). High Row!
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Event:
Arlen Bales' Annihilator Ep.5
Date: Mar 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Williams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Row has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Williams throws a right hand that Row ducks under and follows up with a left that Row also avoids with ease.#TD#
Williams fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Row to the ground. Williams is now in Row's guard.#ES2#
Row manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams looking to slow down the pace here.#TD#
Williams lands a takedown into guard.
#SUB2#
Row looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Williams wants to control from the top but Row keeps moving. #SUB#
Williams drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Williams as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Row screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Williams! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). James Williams!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Brown throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Brown does no damage.
Row feinted with a counter takedown.
Brown throws a right hand that Row ducks under and follows up with a left that Row also avoids with ease.
Row half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Row slips a jab and a cross from Brown.
Row walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Richard Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Row is looking to slow Brown down with leg kicks.
Row tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Brown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Row. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown misses with a two punch combination.
Row feinted with a counter takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Brown.
Brown lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Brown.
Brown shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Row eats them both and turns towards Brown to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Brown misses with a series of wild punches.
Row throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Row definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Brown throws a series of punches but Row moves out of range.
Brown looks winded!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Row.
Row showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brown.
Brown misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Row looks to land a combination but Brown avoids it well. #CL2#
Brown takes the fight into the clinch.
Row lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Come on Row - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Brown is pressed up against the cage. Row has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brown down to the mat. Brown avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Row misses with a double jab.
#T2#
Row throws a head kick that misses.
Brown scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL2#
Brown closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Row with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC#
Row breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Row misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Brown moves into the clinch.
Brown is trying to break the clinch but Row is controlling him.
Row lands a hook to the side of the head.
Row looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for High Row. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Row breaks the clinch.
Brown blocks a head kick by Row.
Brown throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brown swinging wildly here.
As Brown tries to get set, Row tries to push him back and clinch up but Brown manages to avoid the attempt.#T3#
A good leg kick by Row. #CL2#
Brown clinches up with Row and pushes him back against the cage.
Row trying to land knees to the body.
Brown wants to break free but Row has control.
Row misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brown.
Brown wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brown is trying to break free.
Row looking to slow down the pace here.
Brown wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Row has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Row changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brown fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Row takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Brown throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brown lands a two punch combo.
Brown stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brown wants it to stay on the feet.
Row tries to bum rush Brown with a series of wild strikes but Brown uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Row tries to keep at a distance but Brown has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brown wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Row has him pressed against the cage.
Brown on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Row is trying to drag Brown to the mat but Brown just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Brown looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Brown dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Brown throws a right hand that Row ducks under and follows up with a left that Row also avoids with ease.
Brown lands a jab-cross combination.
Brown lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Row walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Row throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Brown pushes Row up against the cage in a clinch.
Row tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brown just stands there and leans against the cage.
Brown working hard to break the clinch.
Row stalls.
Brown wants to break free but Row has control.
Row tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Row lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
Brown is trying to break the clinch but Row has him pressed against the cage.
Brown is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Row crunches a lovely knee into Brown's ribcage.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Brown wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Row just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brown's brow.
Row with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC#
Row pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Richard Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Row misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brown looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Row shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brown sprawls well. Brown wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Row gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for High Row. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Brown instigates a clinch. #T2##BC#
Row's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Richard Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Brown has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brown blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brown on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Row tries to land knees in the clinch but Brown avoids the damage to the body.
Brown is trying to force a seperation but Row has the dominant position.
Brown is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Richard Brown seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Row misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brown.
Brown has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Row scores with a knee to the head.
#T3#
Row throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brown tries to break the clinch but Row is controlling the position. #BC#
Row breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Brown clinches up with Row and pushes him back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Brown avoids a wild elbow strike from Row.
Brown tries to circle away but Row has him pinned against the cage.
Row with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Row misses with some punches.
Brown tries to break free but Row pushes him back against the cage.
Row lands an elbow that stopped Brown in his tracks for a moment.
A frustrated look appears on Brown's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4#
Row tries to score a body lock takedown but Brown shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Row pushes off an throws an elbow but Brown leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Row landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#BC#
Row breaks the clinch.
Row slips a jab and a cross from Brown.
Row throws a series of punches but Brown avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Brown clinches up with Row and pushes him back against the cage.
Brown managing to block the knees to the body from Row.
Row creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brown avoids a wild elbow strike from Row.
Row is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brown is defending well for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Row is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
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 High Row will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Row takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Row dodges the punch combination from Brown.
Row showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brown.
Brown lands with a nice combination. Row backs away looking to recover.
Brown throws a right and a left that Row avoids nicely.
Row darts in looking for a takedown but Brown gets double underhooks and turns Row into the cage.
Brown has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Row showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Row throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Brown misses with a two punch combination.
Brown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brown!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Brown, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T1#
A head kick misses from Row.
A head kick misses from Row.
Brown is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Row.
Danga de danga de dang - Brown scores with a four punch combination!
Row darts in looking for a takedown but Brown gets double underhooks and turns Row into the cage.
Brown misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Row lands a leg kick that knocks Brown off balance momentarily.
Row throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Row.
Row lands a high kick!
Brown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Row misses with a head kick.
Brown lands a jab-cross combination.
High Row is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Brown misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T2#
Brown takes a kick to the side of the head.
Brown paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brown lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Row lands a head kick. Brown smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Brown lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Row scores with a head kick. Brown tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Brown lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Row is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brown sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for High Row. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Brown has closed the distance and engaged Row in a clinch.
Row keeps control of Brown as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Row escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice leg kick lands there from Row. #CL2#
Brown clinches with his opponent.
#T3#
Row tries to land knees in the clinch but Brown avoids the damage to the body.
Brown tries to circle away but Row has him pinned against the cage.
Row misses with an elbow strike.
Row looking to throw knees to the head but Brown is blocking nicely.
Row throws a head punch that misses.
Brown looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Brown has Row pressed against the cage, preventing Row from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Row missing with knees to the body.
Brown is trying to break the clinch but Row has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Row.
Row has Brown pressed against the cage, preventing Brown from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
Row trying to land knees to the body.
Brown has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Row misses with a punch to the body.
Brown is trying to break free.#BC#
Row manages to break the clinch.
Brown lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CL2#
Brown drives through and clinches with Row against the cage.
Brown prevents the takedown attempt.
Brown wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brown is trying to break free.
Row is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brown is defending well for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brown has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Brown!
Richard Brown was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Row throws a head kick that Holcomb semi-blocks.
Row throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Row.
Holcomb really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Holcomb avoids the head kick by Row.
As Row tries to get set, Holcomb tries to push him back and clinch up but Row manages to avoid the attempt.#TD#
Holcomb shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Row's guard.
Holcomb lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Holcomb content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Row throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Row trying to control the position.
Holcomb lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Holcomb working some strikes from top position.
Row bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Holcomb's guard. #REVB##T1#
Holcomb is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Holcomb can't keep his opponent in guard - Row advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Holcomb keeping hold of Row's head, controlling as best he can.
Holcomb tries to roll over but Row keeps him under control.
Holcomb is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Row looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Holcomb regains full guard. Nicely done.
Holcomb manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Row manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Holcomb lands a couple of digs.
Row pulls Holcomb in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Row looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Holcomb has picked Row up and slammed him! Row can't keep hold of the triangle and Holcomb manages to pass to side control!#T3#
Row is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Holcomb lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Holcomb moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Holcomb scores with a couple of short elbows.
Row is looking for a sweep.
Holcomb is working Row over with some ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Row tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Row is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Row is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Holcomb working away.
Holcomb in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Holcomb is putting a hurting on Row here, landing some big shots from side control.
Holcomb working the head with strikes.
Row tries to buck Holcomb off but Holcomb is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
We've been informed that Row has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Holcomb working away.
Holcomb working the ground and pound.
Holcomb wants to lay and pray for a moment but Row keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Holcomb dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Row throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Holcomb counters with a takedown into side control.
Row tries to buck Holcomb off but Holcomb is having none of it.
Row is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Row taking punishment in the form of punches.
Row is looking for a sweep.
Holcomb is putting a hurting on Row here, landing some big shots from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Row is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Holcomb's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Holcomb trying to control the pace.
Holcomb is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1#
Holcomb perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Row is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Holcomb pulls his head out easily.
Holcomb lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Holcomb content to control rather than advance.
Row on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #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.#SUB2#
Row looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Row actively working from the bottom here.
Row is breathing heavily.
Holcomb working the head and body with strikes.
Holcomb working the head and body with strikes.
Row is trying to get back to full guard.
Holcomb looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Holcomb working over Row with some ground and pound. Row looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Row tries to roll over but Holcomb keeps him under control.
Holcomb looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Row tries to get to full guard but Holcomb has control of the leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Holcomb connects with a nice short shot to Row's temple.
Row on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Holcomb lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nice strikes from Holcomb there.
Holcomb slows the pace down in half guard.
Holcomb is nestled in close to Row, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lorenzo Holcomb overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Row is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Holcomb lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Row looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Row wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Holcomb seems content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Row is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Holcomb pulls his head out easily.
Holcomb scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Holcomb dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Row takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
High Row seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Row throws a head kick but Holcomb moves out of range.
Row changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Holcomb tries to avoid it but Row manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Holcomb to the ground. Holcomb escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Row throws a sloppy head kick and Holcomb moves out of range easily.
Holcomb wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD#
Holcomb gets the takedown into side control.
Row is trying to improve his position.
Row can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holcomb lands some shots froms side control.
Row takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Row taking a bit of punishment here - Holcomb scoring with strikes. #T1#
Row tries to bench press Holcomb off him but Holcomb keeps the position.
Holcomb working the ground and pound from side control.
Holcomb is working Row over with some ground and pound from side control.
Holcomb is putting a hurting on Row here, landing some big shots from side control.
Row is letting Holcomb control him for a moment.
Holcomb landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Holcomb in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Row is looking to reverse the position.
Holcomb gets to mount! Row was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Holcomb in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#T2#
Holcomb connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Holcomb postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Row looks a forlorn figure.
Row is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Holcomb controlling his opponent.
Holcomb has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Holcomb fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
BOOM! Holcomb connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BOOM! Holcomb connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Row tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Row wants to hold on but Holcomb pushes him away.
Holcomb sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Holcomb lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T3#
Holcomb controlling from mount.
Holcomb in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Row tries to hold on but Holcomb postures up.
Row is in all sorts of trouble here.
Row regains half guard.
Holcomb is nestled in close to Row, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Row wants to sweep but Holcomb has passed to side control!#T4#
Holcomb lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Row tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Holcomb scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
What can Row do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Holcomb has the hooks in. Row is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Row is trying to remain composed but Holcomb is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
High Row has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lorenzo Holcomb is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Holcomb biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lorenzo Holcomb showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Holcomb, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lorenzo Holcomb!
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Event:
SyFi 2
Date: Jan 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Garcia.
Row fails in his attempt to clinch.
Row scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Garcia throws a right hand that Row ducks under and follows up with a left that Row also avoids with ease.
Garcia misses with a body kick.
Row throws a head kick that misses.
Row throws a lazy head kick
and Garcia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Row dives in for a single leg takedown but Garcia sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Row doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Garcia counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Garcia clinches up with Row and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Garcia is looking to break free of the clinch but Row has double underhooks. #BC#
Garcia breaks from the clinch.
Row fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Samuel Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of High Row.
Garcia moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#CL#
Garcia gets a clinch. #BC#
Garcia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Garcia avoids the head kick by Row.
Row throws a sloppy head kick and Garcia moves out of range easily. #T2##CL#
Garcia closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Row has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Garcia after a bit of a struggle.
Row looks winded!#BC#
Garcia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Garcia closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Row quickly recovers to half guard.
Row is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Garcia jumps into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia landing a few strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Garcia decides to stand back up.
Garcia blocks a head kick by Row.
Good standup being displayed there by Garcia as he connects with a hook.
Row pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Garcia checks a leg kick.#T3##TD#
Garcia shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Row is trying to defend but Garcia finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SU#
Garcia stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Row to get to his feet. #CL#
Garcia fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Row, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Garcia breaks the clinch.
Garcia lands a two punch combo.
#CL#
Garcia rushes Row and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Row's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4##CL#
Garcia darts in and clinches Row up against the cage.#BC#
Garcia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Row scores with a shot to the body.
#TD2#
Row closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Row lands in his opponent's guard.
Garcia wants to stand and escape but Row is having none of it.
Row looking to pass the guard.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Row from controlling successfully.
Garcia wants to stand but Row is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Garcia dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Garcia closes the distance and pushes Row back into the cage.
Come on Garcia - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#TD#
Garcia gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Row regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Row had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Garcia defends it easily.#SU#
Garcia gets to his feet - Row follows without any prompting.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Row throws a lazy head kick
and Garcia counters with a series of strikes. Row will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Row connects with a solid leg kick.
Row is breathing heavily.
Row takes one to the chin there.
Row slips a jab and a cross from Garcia.
Row follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nice takedown defense from Garcia. No joy for Row on that attempt.
Row swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Garcia counters with a series of strikes. Row will be more careful next time no doubt.
Row takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Garcia throws a good cross that connects.
Row tries a head kick but it misses.
Garcia fires out a quick counter leg kick but Row just manages to avoid it.#T2#
Row shoots in looking for a takedown. Garcia tries to sprawl out of it but Row keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Garcia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Row gets tackled into the cage by Garcia. Garcia maintains the clinch.
Garcia with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
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!
Garcia can't break the clinch.
Garcia is trying to force a seperation but Row has the dominant position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Garcia.#T3##BC#
Garcia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Garcia gets a double leg takedown into Row's guard.#ES2#
Row has his feet on Garcia's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL#
Garcia gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Row breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Row tries a head kick but it misses.
Row is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Row with a lazy takedown attempt
and Garcia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Samuel Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of High Row.#TD#
Garcia closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Row's guard.
Garcia has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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!#SUB2#
Garcia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Garcia with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Garcia is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've been informed that Row has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Garcia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Row had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Garcia defends it easily.
Garcia knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Row on the ground.
Row controls Garcia momentarily but Garcia frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Garcia dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Garcia scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Row is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Garcia's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Row slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Garcia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SU#
Garcia stands and steps away. Row gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Row. #CL#
Garcia closes the distance and clinches.
Row misses with a knee strike.
Row takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Nice elbow from Garcia.
Samuel Garcia has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Garcia breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Row looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Garcia gets full guard.
Garcia wants to sweep here but Row controlling him for the moment.
Row prevents Garcia from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Row postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Row trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Row is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Row slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Garcia is looking to regain half guard here but Row keeps moving and retains side control.
Row is working Garcia over with some ground and pound from side control.
Row wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garcia keeps working. #T3#
Row working away.
Garcia pushes Row away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Row gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Row wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garcia keeps working.
Garcia struggling a bit here.
Row is looking to take a break and control but Garcia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Row just content to control the position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Row prevents Garcia from escaping the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A head kick misses from Row.
Garcia throws a big counter combination but Row scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Garcia pushes Row up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Row breaks the clinch.
Row looks to throw a body kick
and Garcia counters with a right hand to the body.
Row takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Garcia closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Row did well to prevent Garcia getting side control.
Row is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Garcia's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Garcia's back!
High Row has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Samuel Garcia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Garcia is trying to remain composed but Row is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Samuel Garcia.
Well Garcia 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Garcia!
Samuel Garcia decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 10, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Row has Vargas up against the cage in a clinch.
Row throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC#
Vargas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Row throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Vargas counters with a takedown into side control.
Row is working to avoid the ground and pound but Vargas connects with a decent elbow.
Row is trying to control Vargas's posture but Vargas avoids it.
Row tries to improve position but can't.
Vargas in side control lands a decent elbow.
Row is trying to control Vargas's posture but Vargas avoids it. #SUB#
Vargas tries for a kimura but Row is defending well.
Vargas sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Row is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T1#
Row tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vargas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Row is still trying to improve position.
Vargas working the ground and pound from side control.
Row tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Vargas presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Vargas cracks Row with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Row is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Vargas moves to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
Vargas looking to break Row's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Row remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Vargas will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Row tries to escape but Vargas has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T2#
Vargas is punishing Row with some ground and pound.
Row can't escape the position.
Vargas loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Row hold on?
Row tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Vargas lands with some strikes.
A nice elbow there by Vargas.
Row is looking to improve his position but Vargas isn't that keen on the idea.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Row sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Vargas is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Row taking some punishment here, with Vargas in his half guard.
Row is pressing down on Vargas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Row has his foot on Vargas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vargas works his way back into a safe position though.
Vargas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Row's head.
Vargas working some strikes from top position.
Vargas scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vargas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SU#
Vargas stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Row tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Vargas drives through with a takedown into Row's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Row uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Row looks winded!
Row connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vargas. Vargas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vargas misses with a few strikes there.
Row throws a right hand that Vargas ducks under and follows up with a left that Vargas also avoids with ease.
Row lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vargas circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Row has Vargas up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee calls for Vargas to work.
Row wants a takedown.
Row missing with knees to the body.
#TD#
Vargas jumps guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luciano Vargas dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Vargas avoids the head kick by Row.
Vargas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Row rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vargas counters with a big head kick but Row shrugs it off. #TD#
Vargas drives through with a takedown into Row's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Row is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD#
Vargas gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vargas is in close to Row's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vargas chips away with some ground and pound.
Row not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vargas is working Row over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Row looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vargas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Row manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vargas manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Row lands a couple of elbows.
Row postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Row with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Row postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Vargas is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Row, into his guard. #REVR#
Row is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Row is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SU#
Vargas decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
High Row seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Row blocks a head kick by Vargas.
#T2##TD#
Vargas scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SU#
Vargas decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Vargas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Row moves into the clinch.
Vargas effectively controlling the action here.
Row wants to take the fight to the mat but Vargas manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Vargas wants the takedown. Row is fighting it off but Vargas persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Row's guard against the cage.
Row throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T3##SUB2#
Row is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vargas is aware though and is defending well.
Vargas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Vargas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vargas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Row's head.
Vargas working some strikes from top position.#SU#
Vargas gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Row gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Row trying to keep a closed guard but Vargas is proving a slippery customer.
#SU#
Vargas stands up from Row's guard - Vargas perhaps looking for a knockout. #T4#
Vargas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vargas wants it to stay on the feet.
Vargas tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Row manages to circle out of the way.
Vargas blocks a head kick by Row.
#TD#
Vargas scores with a takedown into Row's guard.#SUB2#
Row looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vargas passes into half guard.
#SU#
Vargas decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD#
Row tries to sprawl but Vargas drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Vargas slips a nice elbow through Row's hands, connecting with Row's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luciano Vargas 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#
Row throws the left hand but Vargas avoids the punch easily.
Vargas went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Luciano Vargas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Row.
Row tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Row throws an elbow but Vargas slips to the side and avoids it well.
Vargas regains half guard there - taking advantage of Row's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Vargas is controlling Row's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Row landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Row throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Vargas to regain full guard. #T1#
Row working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Row takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vargas trying to control the position.
#SU2#
Row gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Vargas feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SU#
Vargas stands and steps away. Row gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A right-left combo lands from Vargas.
A shot to the liver by Row. Beautiful body shot.
Vargas dodges the punch combination from Row.
#CL#
Vargas gets a clinch. #T2##TD#
Vargas gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Row is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Vargas frees his head nicely. Oh but Row has switched to an armbar! Vargas is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). High Row!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Row tries a head kick but it misses.
Haynes throws a quick counter head kick but Row was just out of range.
Row lands a two punch combo.
Row falls off balance throwing a combination
and Haynes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Row swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Haynes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Row has closed the distance and engaged Haynes in a clinch.
#BC#
Haynes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Row scores with a jab.
Row throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Haynes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Row moves into full guard.
Haynes stays in close to Row's body and controls the position.
Row pulls Haynes in to control the position. #T1##SUB2#
Row has an active guard here but Haynes has managed to pass into half guard.
Haynes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Row is looking for a sweep. Haynes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Row is looking to control Haynes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Row avoid being mounted?#SU#
Haynes gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Row shoots and misses #CL#
and Haynes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Haynes.
Row fails to pull guard.
Row slows down the pace here.
#BC#
Haynes manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Row rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Haynes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Row drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Haynes kicks Row off and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Row throws a head kick but Haynes moves out of range.
Row looks to land a combination. Haynes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Row looks winded!
Row misses with a jab, cross combination.
Haynes appears to be looking for a big counter.
An inside leg kick from Row misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Row. Haynes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Row rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Haynes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sloppy strikes from Row. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Row gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Haynes has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Row regains guard immediately. #T3#
Haynes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Haynes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Haynes with a nice head shot there.#SU#
Haynes stands up and waves to Row to follow him.
A head kick by Row misses #TD#
and Haynes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Row's guard.
Haynes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Row's head.#SU#
Haynes gets to his feet. Row looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Row throws a sloppy head kick and Haynes moves out of range easily.
Haynes defending well as Row loads up on a big left hand.
Haynes feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Row misses with a two punch combination.
#T4##TD#
Haynes shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Row napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Row trying his best to control but Haynes has mounted him.
Haynes looking to control but Row is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Haynes is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Row can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SU#
Haynes is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Haynes moves out of range as Row strikes.
Row misses the shot to the body.
Row tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Haynes thinks about countering with a head kick.#CL2#
Row closes the distance and pushes Haynes back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Harold Haynes will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Row looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Haynes counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Row working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Haynes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Haynes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Haynes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Haynes stands and steps away. Row gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Row fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Row throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Haynes.#CL2#
Row instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Row pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Haynes gets a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Row trying to hold on to Haynes's head to control him but Haynes postures up.
Row is breathing heavily.#T1#
Row is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Row looking for a kimura from the bottom but Haynes passes into side control!
Row tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Haynes cracks Row with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Haynes wants to control but Row is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Haynes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Row knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SU#
Haynes stands up.
High Row seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Row tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Haynes just stands there and leans against the cage.
Row manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC#
Haynes breaks from the clinch.
Row misses with a body shot.
High Row seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##CL2#
Row gets a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#TD#
Haynes works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES2#
Row pushes Haynes off and scrambles back to his feet.
Harold Haynes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Row closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Haynes's guard.
Haynes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Row is one step ahead there.
Row with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Row accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Row connects with a couple of short punches.
Row scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Row's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Row won't allow Haynes to sweep him here.
Row throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Row wants to control from the top but Haynes keeps moving.
Row working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Row is in close to Haynes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Row wants to pass the guard but Haynes is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
High Row showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
No joy there for Row, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Row swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Haynes counters with a takedown into side control. #SU#
Haynes stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Row looks to land a combination but Haynes avoids it well.
Haynes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Row.
Row closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Haynes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Haynes closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Row quickly recovers to half guard.
Row takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Haynes stalling. #T1#
Row blocking the ground and pound attempt from Haynes.
Harold Haynes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Row keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Row is staying active underneath Haynes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Haynes moves nicely into side control.
Row is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Haynes wants to control but Row is keeping him busy.
Row is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Haynes is trying to control. Row wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Row wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Row is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Haynes pulls his head out easily.
Haynes is taking a breather. Row 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.#SU#
Haynes escapes and gets back to his feet.
Haynes dodges the punch combination from Row.
Haynes throws a big counter combination but Row scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Haynes gets caught flat footed, as Row shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T3##SU2#
Row gets to his feet. Haynes looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Row misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haynes.
#TD2#
Row shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Row showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haynes moves into full guard.
Haynes looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Haynes is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Haynes is working Row over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4##SUB2#
Row working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Haynes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Haynes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Haynes trying to control the position from guard on top but Row is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Haynes decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Row throws a sloppy head kick and Haynes moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Row pushes Haynes up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Haynes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Row shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Haynes counters with a left and a right that stings Row.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to High Row.
I think Row has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... High Row!
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