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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Henry looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Henry stuffs the takedown attempt from Michaels. Michaels gets slowly back to his feet.
Henry stuffs the takedown.
Henry fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Michaels plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#
It looks like Lenny Henry has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Henry manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Michaels on his heels. He'll look to pass Michaels's guard now, I'm sure.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Michaels holds on and takes a little breather.
Henry's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Henry seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Michaels for as long as he can get away with.
Michaels 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.#SUB2#
Michaels working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Henry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Henry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Michaels looking for a sweep. Not yet Michaels, not yet.
Michaels looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Michaels doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henry seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Michaels throws a nice looking combination but Henry bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Henry is defended easily by Michaels.
Michaels with the counter takedown but Henry avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lenny Henry. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Henry drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Henry working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Michaels is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Henry has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Michaels gets back to half guard.
Henry perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Michaels gets full guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Michaels is looking to stand up but Henry isn't so interested in that idea.
Michaels will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Michaels not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Henry looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Michaels shoots for a takedown but Henry saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Henry seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Michaels throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Henry.
Michaels catches Henry with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Michaels dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lenny Henry's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Henry fails with a takedown attempt.
Darren Michaels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Michaels. #CL2#
Michaels moves into the clinch.
Michaels throws a punch but it's blocked by Henry.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Henry just misses with a elbow thrown towards Michaels's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michaels wants to take the fight to the mat but Henry manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Henry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Henry creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1##TD2#
Michaels lands a takedown into guard.
Michaels won't allow Henry to sweep him here.
Henry has his hands on Michaels's head, controlling the position.
Michaels trying to control the position from guard on top but Henry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Michaels sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Henry's guard.
Michaels passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Henry!
Henry is wriggling around trying to escape.
Michaels wants to control the pace but Henry is squirming around nicely.
Darren Michaels has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Michaels controlling from mount.
Henry tries to hold on but Michaels postures up.#SUB2#
Michaels with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Henry is squirming around, avoiding Michaels's attempts to control the action.
Henry tries to hold on but Michaels postures up.
Henry is looking to improve his position but Michaels isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Michaels can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Henry is looking to escape.
Henry gets back to half guard.
Henry wants to improve his position but Michaels is controlling well.
Michaels trying to control from half guard but Henry is working away.
Michaels working the head and body with strikes.
Henry gets full guard.
Michaels is looking to work some ground and pound but Henry has wrist control.
Michaels wants to control from the top but Henry keeps moving. #T4#
Henry looking for a sweep. Not yet Henry, not yet.
Michaels trying to control the position from guard on top but Henry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henry looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Michaels puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Michaels prevents Henry from improving his position.
Michaels lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Michaels is looking for a kimura but Henry is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Michaels to get the leverage.
Henry is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Michaels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lenny Henry's cut.
That's time! Henry's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Michaels throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Henry was covering up waiting for the punch and Michaels finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Michaels is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Henry wants to stand up but Michaels is controlling him.
Henry 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Henry is on top in guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Michaels looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Michaels has an active guard here but Henry has managed to pass into half guard.
#T1#
Michaels is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Henry wants to stand but Michaels has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Michaels moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Michaels isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Henry stacks Michaels on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Henry!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Henry thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Michaels is trying to control Henry's posture but Henry avoids it. #SU#
Henry decides to stand back up. Henry steps back and let's Michaels get back to his feet.#T3#
Michaels misses with a straight right. #TD#
Henry drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Henry advances to full mount.
Michaels sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Michaels controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Michaels tries to get to full guard but Henry has control of the leg. #T4#
Henry tries to stand and escape but Michaels is controlling the position.
Michaels wants to get back to his feet.
Michaels is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Henry jumps into side control!
Michaels tries to buck Henry off but Henry is having none of it.
Henry happy to just control the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lenny Henry showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Michaels 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darren Michaels!
A less than humble Darren Michaels misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Leonard tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Michaels is able to avoid easily.
A cross from Leonard lands.
Michaels looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Michaels shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Michaels was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Leonard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Leonard manages to get back to half guard.
Michaels is looking to advance position but Leonard won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michaels controlling the action here.
Michaels takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Leonard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Michaels sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leonard desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Michaels not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Michaels scoring with strikes to the body and head. #CUT2#
It looks like Trent Leonard has been cut.#SUB2#
Michaels seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Leonard is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Darren Michaels!
Darren Michaels bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Michaels drives through with a takedown into guard.
Michaels prevents Zhang Jr from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michaels is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Michaels prevents Zhang Jr from getting back to his feet.
Michaels showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zhang Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michaels sitting in guard here, content to control.
Michaels throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Zhang Jr is trying to control the position but Michaels postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Michaels shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Zhang Jr manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Michaels with a nice head shot there.
Michaels 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.
Zhang Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Michaels controls the pace.
Michaels prevents Zhang Jr from getting back to his feet.
Michaels won't allow Zhang Jr to sweep him here. #SU#
Michaels stands up and waves to Zhang Jr to follow him.
Zhang Jr connects with a looping right hand.
#CUT2#
It looks like Darren Michaels has been cut.#T2#
Zhang Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Michaels sprawls well. Michaels wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zhang Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Michaels avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zhang Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Michaels swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zhang Jr tries to clinch there but Michaels circles away.
Michaels throwing a counter right hand but Zhang Jr manages to avoid it.
Zhang Jr moves in looking to clinch but Michaels pushes him off.
Zhang Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Michaels manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Frank Zhang Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Michaels takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Michaels shoots for a takedown but Zhang Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zhang Jr steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Michaels.#CL2#
Zhang Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zhang Jr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Michaels is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Zhang Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Michaels is blocking nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhang Jr missing with knees to the body.
#T3#
Michaels blocks an elbow strike from Zhang Jr.
Zhang Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Michaels blocks an elbow strike.
Zhang Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Michaels blocks with his arms.
Zhang Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Michaels has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#TD#
Michaels jumps guard.
#ES#
Michaels uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Zhang Jr lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Zhang Jr looks winded!#CL#
Michaels fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zhang Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Michaels has Zhang Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Zhang Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Zhang Jr gets underhooks to prevent Michaels's takedown attempt.
Michaels tries to work over Zhang Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Zhang Jr misses with a body punch.
Michaels stalling in the clinch but Zhang Jr improves position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zhang Jr - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Michaels taking a breather.
Zhang Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Michaels is defending well for now.
Zhang Jr lands an elbow inside that Michaels shrugs off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhang Jr lands with a left to the head.
We've been informed that Zhang Jr has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#BC2#
Zhang Jr breaks the clinch.
Zhang Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Michaels throws a push kick but Zhang Jr slaps the foot to one side. #CL2#
Zhang Jr darts in and clinches Michaels up against the cage.#BC2#
Zhang Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zhang Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frank Zhang Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darren Michaels's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Zhang Jr has a takedown stuffed.
Zhang Jr is looking to clinch.
Michaels looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Michaels gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zhang Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Michaels is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Zhang Jr.
Michaels shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zhang Jr defends it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zhang Jr! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhang Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD#
Michaels looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Zhang Jr!
Zhang Jr looks to move to half guard but instead Michaels has passed into mount! Damn!#T1#
Zhang Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zhang Jr tries to hold on but Michaels pushes him away.
Zhang Jr wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Good control from Michaels.
Zhang Jr is covering up but some of the strikes from Michaels are getting through and doing damage.
Zhang Jr trying to get back to his feet but Michaels is in full control for now.
Michaels trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Zhang Jr doesn't escape. #T2#
Zhang Jr is trying to stand back up.
Good control from Michaels.
Zhang Jr manages to reverse the position and now he's in Michaels's guard. Nice work there by Zhang Jr.
Michaels is trying to keep Zhang Jr in close.
#T3#
Michaels is pulling down on Zhang Jr's head. It's preventing any offense from Zhang Jr, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Michaels looking for a guillotine here but Zhang Jr defends easily.
Zhang Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zhang Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zhang Jr wants to stand but Michaels is controlling his posture from full guard.
Michaels definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Michaels has his foot on Zhang Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zhang Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Zhang Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zhang Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Michaels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zhang Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Michaels. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zhang Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zhang Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Michaels is retaining full guard.
Zhang Jr is fighting to break Michaels's control of his arms but Michaels is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Darren Michaels overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zhang Jr throws an elbow that misses. Michaels uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zhang Jr's guard. Nice move by Michaels!#REVR#
Michaels 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Michaels dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Darren Michaels's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Zhang Jr with a poor takedown
and Michaels counters with a left and a right that stings Zhang Jr. #TD#
Michaels closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zhang Jr to the mat! Zhang Jr manages to get full guard.
Michaels controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zhang Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Michaels is one step ahead there. #SU#
Michaels decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Zhang Jr, up you get!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Michaels.
Zhang Jr wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T1#
Zhang Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zhang Jr seems a little lost for a moment, as Michaels dominates the positioning.
Zhang Jr is looking to get back to his feet here but Michaels is keeping cool and he's managed to take Zhang Jr's back.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Michaels tightening his grip on Zhang Jr, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Zhang Jr is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Michaels gets his way!
Michaels slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T3#
Zhang Jr is trying to stand back up.
Michaels controlling well, preventing Zhang Jr from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Zhang Jr preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Michaels.
Michaels struggling to land strikes to the head as Zhang Jr covers up.
What can Zhang Jr do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Zhang Jr is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T4##SUB#
Michaels is persistently looking for the submission but Zhang Jr is defending it well.
Zhang Jr is really stuck here.
Michaels is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Michaels lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darren Michaels showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Michaels 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darren Michaels!
Darren Michaels 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.
Frank Zhang Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'Someone drugged the water'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Bing tries to keep at a distance but Michaels has taken the fight into the clinch.
Michaels has Bing pressed against the cage, preventing Bing from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bing tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Michaels breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Michaels as Bing shoots in.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bing.
Darren Michaels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chandler Bing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Michaels.
Michaels throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT#
It looks like Chandler Bing has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michaels looks for the body kick but Bing saw that one coming.
Michaels throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bing's waist but Bing gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Michaels off to one side.
Bing misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Michaels avoids a punch combination nicely.
Michaels throwing a counter right hand but Bing manages to avoid it.
Michaels fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD2#
Bing throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Michaels was covering up waiting for the punch and Bing finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Michaels is looking to stand back up but Bing counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Michaels. #REVR#
Michaels is trying to maintain the position but Bing is very close to passing his half guard.
Michaels blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bing. #T2#
Bing is looking to take a break and control but Michaels is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Michaels controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Bing 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.
Michaels blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bing. #T3#
Michaels trying to control from the bottom.
Michaels has a hand on Bing's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Bing takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Bing throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Bing can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Michaels is looking to escape.
Michaels sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bing tries to stand and escape but Michaels is controlling the position.
Bing is keen to just control but Michaels is a slippery customer.#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Michaels lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Michaels is staying active underneath Bing, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Michaels is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bing's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bing's back!
Bing manages to reverse the position and now he's in Michaels's guard. Nice work there by Bing.
Bing 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.
Bing wants to stand but Michaels is controlling his posture from full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Michaels looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bing puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chandler Bing will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chandler Bing's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Michaels instigates a clinch.
Bing wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Michaels is working Bing over against the cage.
Bing tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Michaels jumps guard and drags Bing to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Michaels wants to get back to his feet but Bing passes into half guard.
Michaels tries to get to full guard but Bing has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bing is trying to control the action in half guard but Michaels is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michaels is looking for a sweep. Bing is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Michaels is trying to get back to full guard.
Michaels punching from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Michaels manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Michaels throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Bing working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bing working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bing works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Michaels wants to control but Bing is keeping busy.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bing is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ES#
Michaels kicks off Bing and gets to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Bing decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Michaels tries to kick Bing off in order to stand up. Bing Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bing wants to stand but Michaels is controlling his arm.
Sloppy strikes there by Bing.
Bing moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Michaels definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Bing controlling the position. #SU2#
Bing stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Bing closes the distance and clinches up with Michaels, looking for a takedown. Bing pushes Michaels against the cage but Michaels circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Bing 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.
Bing trying to control but Michaels is working from the bottom. #T4#
Michaels tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bing is looking to stand up but Michaels won't let him.
Bing looking to sit in guard and control but Michaels gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Bing is trying to keep Michaels in close.
Bing tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bing is trying to control the position but Michaels postures up.
Michaels wants to control from the top but Bing keeps moving.
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 Darren Michaels will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chandler Bing's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bing misses with a body kick. #CL#
Michaels clinches up with Bing and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Michaels breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Bing gets the takedown into side control.
Michaels tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bing fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Michaels is looking to regain half guard here but Bing keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bing working the ground and pound. #T1#
Michaels holding on.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Bing looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Michaels can't do much from the bottom here.
Michaels tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bing wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Michaels is being controlled here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bing throws an elbow but Michaels slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bing misses with the ground and pound.
The ground and pound from Bing seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bing scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Michaels to see if he's OK.
Michaels is looking to regain half guard here but Bing keeps moving and retains side control.
Bing tries to move into full mount but can't pass Michaels's legs. #T3#
Bing misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SU2#
Bing decides to stand back up.
Michaels lands a high kick!
Bing throws a shot from downtown. Michaels moves away and avoids it.
Michaels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bing drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Michaels defends it well.
Bing tries to clinch there but Michaels circles away.
Michaels defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bing.
Nice sprawl there from Bing as Michaels shoots in.
Michaels shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bing but Bing pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Bing shoots in and bounces Michaels off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T4#
Bing pushes down on Michaels's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bing missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SU2#
Bing stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Michaels to get to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bing walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Michaels checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bing moves in looking to clinch but Michaels pushes him off.
Michaels leaves Bing with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chandler Bing comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bing 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chandler Bing!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 25, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Michaels decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Michaels wants to take a breather but Hess is having none of it.
Hess gets full guard.
Michaels wants to control from the top but Hess keeps moving.
Michaels looking to pass the guard.
Hess lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hess scoring with some ground and pound.
Hess distracts Michaels with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Hess decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Michaels, up you get!
Michaels tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Hess counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Michaels! #ES2#
Michaels throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Michaels shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hess napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T1#
Hess tries to buck Michaels off but Michaels is having none of it.
Hess gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hess wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hess actively working from the bottom here.
Hess wants to improve his position but Michaels is controlling well.
Michaels is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hess is not content to let Michaels control the position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hess manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hess bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Michaels's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Michaels working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hess doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hess manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Michaels looks winded!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hess accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #ES2#
Michaels is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hess presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD2#
Michaels jumps guard.
#T3#
Hess makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hess in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hess is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hess wants to stand but Michaels is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hess scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hess landing some decent shots from guard.
Hess distracts Michaels with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hess accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Hess lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hess's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SU#
Hess decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Hess tries to keep at a distance but Michaels has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hess fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Michaels looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC2#
Michaels breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Michaels closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hess to the mat! Hess manages to get full guard.
Hess looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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 Quintin Hess will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Michaels misses with a jab to the body
and Hess counters with a left to the body. #CL2#
Michaels instigates a clinch.
Michaels missing with knees to the body.
Hess is trying to pull guard but Michaels turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hess dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hess stalling in the clinch.
#TD2#
Michaels jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Michaels escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hess gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hess has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Michaels is proving hard to escape from. #T1#
Hess throws a big elbow that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Michaels is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Hess is pulling down on Michaels's head. It's preventing any offense from Michaels, at least for the moment.
Michaels preventing the sweep.
Michaels missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Michaels trying to control the position from guard on top but Hess is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Michaels is breathing heavily.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Michaels might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hess haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hess is trying to keep Michaels in close.
Hess looking to hit a scissor sweep but Michaels is one step ahead there.
Hess controls Michaels momentarily but Michaels frees himself.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hess looking for a sweep. Not yet Hess, not yet. #ES#
Hess has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Michaels off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T3#
Jab, jab by Hess - just one landing. #TD2#
Michaels shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hess is trying to defend but Michaels finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hess tries to get to full guard but Michaels has control of the leg.
Hess keeping hold of Michaels's head, controlling as best he can.
Hess is pressing down on Michaels's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Michaels working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hess has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Michaels has passed into side control.
Michaels in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hess struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Michaels stands up. #TD2#
Michaels shoots in and gets a takedown into Hess's guard.#ES#
Hess wriggles free and stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Darren Michaels will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hess tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Michaels manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Michaels looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hess looking for a sweep. Not yet Hess, not yet.
Hess is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SU2#
Michaels stands up from Hess's guard - Michaels perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Michaels shoots in and gets a takedown into Hess's guard.
Michaels takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Michaels preventing the sweep. #T1#
Hess managing to control the position. #SU2#
Michaels decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Michaels rushes Hess and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Michaels ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Michaels no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Michaels wants to get back to his feet but Hess is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hess with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hess's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Michaels pulls Hess in close to prevent any damage.
Hess working some strikes from top position.
Hess postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Michaels has momentary wrist control but Hess slips an elbow through the middle.
Hess connects with a couple of short punches.
Hess with a nice head shot there.
Hess throwing strikes from guard but Michaels blocks nicely.
Hess content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Michaels has momentary wrist control but Hess slips an elbow through the middle.
Hess distracts Michaels with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Michaels trying to keep a closed guard but Hess is proving a slippery customer.
Hess loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hess postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hess accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hess lands a couple of elbows.
Michaels working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hess.
Hess postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Michaels trying to control the position here.
Hess makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hess scoring with some ground and pound.
Michaels has momentary wrist control but Hess slips an elbow through the middle.#SU#
Hess gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Michaels shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hess is trying to defend but Michaels finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hess flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quintin Hess showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hess 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Quintin Hess!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2018 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Michaels.
Madden takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Madden appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Michaels has taken the fight to the clinch.
Michaels lands an elbow that stopped Madden in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like Berry Madden has been cut.#BC2#
Michaels pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Michaels looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Madden is fending him off so far but Michaels persists. Nope, Madden circles away and we're back to standing.
An attempted straight right counter from Madden misses the target.#CL2#
Michaels clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madden tries to circle away but Michaels has him pinned against the cage.
Michaels stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Madden manages to break the clinch.
Madden blocks the body kick.
#TD#
Madden closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Michaels's guard.#T1#
Madden landing with the ground and pound.
Madden tries to stand but Michaels is controlling from the bottom.
Madden throwing strikes from guard but Michaels blocks nicely.
Madden tries to stand but Michaels is controlling from the bottom.
Michaels keeping moving, preventing Madden from controlling successfully.
Michaels is trying to control the position but Madden postures up. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Michaels trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Madden is looking to stand up but Michaels won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Madden could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#CL2#
Michaels darts in and clinches Madden up against the cage.
Michaels managing to block the knees to the body from Madden.
Michaels softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Madden has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Madden tries to break free but Michaels pushes him back against the cage.
Madden wants to break the clinch but can't.
Michaels has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Madden avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Berry Madden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Michaels.
Madden is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Michaels manages to break the clinch.
Madden fails to land the takedown.#T3##TD2#
Michaels looking to score a takedown here. Madden is defending well but Michaels drives through and ends up in Madden's guard.
Michaels is stalling in the full guard.
Michaels postures up.
Madden tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Madden is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Michaels defends well.
Madden is trying to keep Michaels in close.
#T4#
Michaels missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Michaels postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB#
Madden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Madden is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Madden tries to keep at a distance but Michaels has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Madden is trying to force a seperation but Michaels has the dominant position.
Madden is looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Michaels dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Berry Madden's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Michaels shoots in and gets a takedown into Madden's guard.
Madden might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Michaels slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Michaels has control of an arm but Madden manages to advance to Michaels's back!
Michaels has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Madden doesn't have the hooks in and Michaels manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB#
Madden working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Michaels has passed into half guard!
Nice strikes from Michaels there.
Well, if Michaels is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Michaels is keen to just control but Madden is a slippery customer.#T1#
Madden tries to kick Michaels off but Michaels keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Michaels slows the pace down in half guard.
Madden on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Michaels looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Michaels is trying to work for a kimura but Madden is defending well.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU2#
Michaels stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Madden to get to his feet.
Michaels throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Madden seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Darren Michaels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Madden drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Michaels wriggles free and stands up.
Michaels is breathing heavily.
Michaels looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Michaels has closed the distance and engaged Madden in a clinch.
Madden wants a takedown but no success here.
#T3#
Madden is trying to force a seperation but Michaels has the dominant position.#BC#
Madden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Michaels moves into the clinch.
Madden is trying to force a seperation but Michaels has the dominant position.#BC2#
Michaels breaks the clinch.
Michaels tries to bum rush Madden with a series of wild strikes but Madden uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Madden tries to counter by clinching up but Michaels breaks away and moves out of range.
Michaels fails with a takedown attempt.
Michaels goes for a double leg but Madden avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Madden continues to drive forward.
Madden is trying hard to land a takedown here. Michaels sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T4#
Michaels misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Berry Madden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Michaels.
Madden avoids the body shot from Michaels.
Michaels tries to score a power double leg takedown but Madden sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Michaels somewhat.
As Michaels looks to move away, Madden throws a big counter combo but Michaels just gets out of the way.
Madden fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Madden blocks a low kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Michaels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Berry Madden's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Madden slaps away a takedown attempt from Michaels, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Madden tries to counter by clinching up but Michaels breaks away and moves out of range.#TD2#
Madden tries to sprawl but Michaels drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Madden landing strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Madden manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Madden looking to control.
Michaels takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Madden had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Michaels defends it easily.#SUB#
Madden had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Michaels defends it easily.#T1#
Michaels is working Madden over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Madden had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Michaels defends it easily.
Madden keeping full guard, as Michaels tries to pass.
Michaels is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU2#
Michaels stands up and waves to Madden to follow him. #TD2#
Michaels looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Michaels controlling the pace.
Michaels throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Madden tries to get to full guard but Michaels has control of the leg.
Madden is working hard here to advance position.
Michaels performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Madden is looking to improve his position.
Michaels winds up and cracks Madden with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Madden is not content to let Michaels control the position.
Michaels is thwarting Madden's attempts to control the position.
Madden tries to get to full guard but Michaels has control of the leg.
Michaels seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Berry Madden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Michaels bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Madden's head backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darren Michaels comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Michaels 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darren Michaels!
In his post fight interview, Darren Michaels started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Michaels shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Michaels has Thompson up against the cage in a clinch.
Michaels is trying to pull guard but Thompson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Thompson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Thompson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC#
Thompson manages to break the clinch.
Michaels shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thompson but Thompson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alonso Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Michaels.#CL2#
Thompson tries to keep at a distance but Michaels has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michaels avoiding damage as Thompson throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Thompson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Michaels shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thompson sprawls well. Thompson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Michaels gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Michaels rushes Thompson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thompson prevents the takedown attempt.
Michaels is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Thompson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Michaels uses from the top position.
Thompson keeping full guard, as Michaels tries to pass. #SUB#
Thompson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Michaels defends it easily.#T2#
Thompson pulls Michaels in close to prevent any damage.
Thompson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Michaels is one step ahead there.
Michaels passes into half guard.
Thompson is trying to maintain the position but Michaels is very close to passing his half guard.
Michaels wants to control but Thompson is keeping him busy. #T3##SUB2#
Michaels is looking for a kimura here.
Michaels throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SU2#
Michaels stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD#
Thompson gets a double leg takedown into Michaels's guard.
Michaels looking to control.
#ES2#
Michaels pushes Thompson off and gets back to his feet.
Michaels misses with the combination.
#T4##CL#
Thompson drives through and clinches with Michaels against the cage.
#BC2#
Michaels pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thompson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Michaels has closed the distance and engaged Thompson in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Michaels tries for a takedown but Thompson manages to get underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Michaels tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thompson just stands there and leans against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thompson.
Thompson lands a nice elbow. #BC#
Thompson manages to break 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 Alonso Thompson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Michaels.
Michaels with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thompson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Michaels misses with a takedown
and Thompson counters with a three punch combo that has Michaels backing up. Michaels nods at Thompson to acknowledge the strikes.
Alonso Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Michaels.#CL2#
Michaels gets a clinch.
Michaels pushes Thompson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Thompson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Michaels has his takedown stuffed
and Thompson counters with a left and a right that stings Michaels. #T1#
Michaels shoots and misses
and Thompson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Michaels fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thompson avoids it really well and circles away.
Thompson is looking to counter with head kicks.
Michaels is breathing heavily.
Michaels shoots for a takedown but Thompson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thompson misses with a double jab.
Thompson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Thompson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Thompson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Michaels has closed the distance and engaged Thompson in a clinch.
#T2#
Michaels drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thompson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Michaels fails with a takedown attempt.
Thompson throws a nice looking combination but Michaels bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Michaels misses with a body shot.
Thompson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Michaels can do to turn this around?
Michaels is looking to chop away at Thompson's legs. #CL#
Thompson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Michaels drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thompson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Michaels has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Michaels misses with a takedown
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Thompson counters with a left and a right that stings Michaels.
Thompson tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Michaels clinches.
Thompson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Michaels blocking some punches.
Michaels stalls.
Thompson working hard to break the clinch.
Thompson is trying to break the clinch but Michaels is controlling him.
Thompson is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T4#
Thompson has had enough of the clinch but Michaels keeps him there for the moment.
Michaels has Thompson pressed against the cage, preventing Thompson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Michaels wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Thompson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thompson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Michaels throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thompson counters with a three punch combo that has Michaels backing up. Michaels nods at Thompson to acknowledge the strikes.#CL2#
Michaels has managed to clinch.
Michaels blocks the elbow strike.
Michaels changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thompson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Thompson misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alonso Thompson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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#
Michaels shoots in looking for a takedown but Thompson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Michaels's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Michaels gets a clinch.
Thompson jumps guard but Michaels stands there with Thompson around his waist. Thompson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Thompson prevents Michaels from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Thompson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Michaels throws a body kick that misses. #TD2#
Thompson gets caught flat footed, as Michaels shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Darren Michaels has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson is pulling down on Michaels's head. It's preventing any offense from Michaels, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Thompson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Michaels being controlled here momentarily.
Further stalling from Thompson.
Michaels postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Thompson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thompson keeping full guard, as Michaels tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Michaels shoots for a takedown but Thompson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Darren Michaels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Michaels shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thompson pinned against the cage. Thompson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thompson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Alonso Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Michaels.
Michaels takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thompson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T3#
Michaels misses with a left hand
and Thompson counters with a series of strikes. Michaels will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Thompson clinches up with Michaels and pushes him back against the cage.
Michaels lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Thompson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Michaels just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Thompson breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Michaels takes the fight into the clinch.
Thompson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Michaels has Thompson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thompson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thompson tries to circle away but Michaels has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Thompson pulls Michaels into guard.
Michaels tries to stand but Thompson is controlling from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Thompson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Michaels defends well.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Michaels from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Michaels stands up from Thompson's guard - Michaels perhaps looking for a knockout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Thompson gets a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Darren Michaels.
I think Thompson 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alonso Thompson!
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