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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 21, 2020 |
#R1#
A clash of legs there as Gallagher blocks the low kick.
Gallagher scores with a sloppy right hand. Shadow should have avoided that one.
Gallagher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Shadow gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Shadow wants to work for an arm triangle but Gallagher is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gallagher blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shadow.
Gallagher blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shadow.
Gallagher has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Physicals Training Gym *Cheapest in LV*. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shadow lands a nice short elbow.
Shadow 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.
Shadow trying to pass the guard but Gallagher defending well.
Gallagher trying to control here.
Gallagher tries to get to full guard but Shadow has control of the leg.
Gallagher is trying to stand up here but Shadow is controlling him well.
Gallagher is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shadow scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Shadow throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gallagher is trying to stand up here but Shadow is controlling him well. #SUB#
Shadow is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Gallagher is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chief Shadow!
Chief Shadow gave a mention to Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated Frank Gallagher had this to say: 'That all you got? That's it? I'm still here, you fucker! Frank Gallagher! I'm alive! You see me? You see me standing here? You lost, asshole! I'm alive, motherfucker! Me, Frank Gallagher.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Saunders slips a straight right by Monkey.
Saunders tries to clinch but Monkey moves out of range.
Monkey lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Saunders forces Monkey back against the cage and clinches.
Saunders scores with a nice hook to the head.
Monkey blocks an uppercut.
Saunders misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Monkey throws a punch but it's blocked by Saunders.
Saunders swings wildly with an uppercut but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Saunders successfully pulls guard.
Monkey 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders pulls Monkey in to control the position. #T1#
Saunders being controlled here, momentarily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Monkey throws a quick inside leg kick.
Saunders scores with a jab to the head.
Saunders doesn't manage to clinch there - Monkey circles away.
Monkey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saunders sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saunders tries to clinch up but Monkey circles away and keeps his distance.
Monkey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saunders takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Saunders throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Monkey throws the left hand but Saunders avoids the punch easily.
Monkey lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Saunders dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saunders looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saunders tries to clinch there but Monkey circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Monkey 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Monkey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saunders sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3##CL2#
Saunders has taken the fight to the clinch.
Saunders tries to work over Monkey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saunders scores with a shot to the side of Monkey's head.
Monkey definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Saunders blocks an uppercut.
Monkey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Saunders blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Saunders.
Monkey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Monkey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Monkey misses with a punch on the inside.
Monkey struggles to land a body shot inside as Saunders controls his hands.
Saunders blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monkey.
A short uppercut from Monkey.
Monkey blocks an uppercut.
Monkey misses with a knee to the head.
Saunders lands a nice shot to the body.
Saunders blocking some punches.
Saunders swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monkey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saunders lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Saunders avoids the elbow strike from Monkey, against the cage.
Saunders lands a body shot.
Saunders misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Saunders. #BC2#
Saunders breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Monkey throws a shot from downtown. Saunders moves away and avoids it.
Monkey finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Monkey misses with a series of wild punches.
Saunders steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Monkey.
The fighters circling - Monkey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Monkey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saunders scores with a nice strike.
Decent striking displayed by Saunders there.#CUT2#
It looks like Spankin Monkey has been cut.
Monkey swings for the body but Saunders moves out of range.
Saunders tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Monkey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saunders moves in looking to clinch but Monkey pushes him off.
Monkey is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eron Saunders will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Spankin Monkey's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Monkey throws a nice inside leg kick.
Monkey takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Saunders lands with an uppercut that bounces Monkey off the cage and back into range.
Monkey throws the left hand but Saunders avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Saunders.
Saunders tries to clinch up.
It looked like Monkey wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saunders tries to close the distance and clinch but Monkey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Monkey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saunders wants to clinch.
Monkey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Monkey takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Spankin Monkey is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Monkey tried to counter with a leg kick but Saunders avoided it.
Saunders tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Monkey half committed to a counter leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Saunders lands an impressive looking overhand right. Monkey doesn't seem phased though.
Monkey misses with a straight right. #T1#
Saunders scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
Saunders rushes Monkey and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Saunders can't find room to land a body shot as Monkey controls the action.
Monkey misses with a body punch.
Monkey has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Monkey misses with a body punch.
Saunders misses with the head strike.
Monkey takes a shot to the head.
Monkey misses with the head strike.
Saunders struggles to land a body shot inside as Monkey controls his hands.
Monkey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saunders misses with some punches.
Saunders scores with a hook to the body.
Saunders misses with a punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Saunders.
Monkey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Monkey throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Saunders tries to work over Monkey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Monkey lands with a light punch inside.
Saunders misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Saunders lands a body shot in the clinch.
Monkey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Monkey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Monkey throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Saunders blocks it with crossed arms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saunders makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Saunders scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Saunders manages to break the clinch.
Monkey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Saunders darts in and clinches Monkey up against the cage.
Monkey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saunders tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Monkey throws a head punch that misses.
Monkey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Monkey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Monkey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Monkey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Monkey blocks an uppercut.
Monkey swings wildly with an uppercut but Saunders uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saunders lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Saunders blocks an uppercut.
Monkey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Saunders tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saunders lands a shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Saunders.
Saunders struggles to land a body shot inside as Monkey controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Saunders lands with a light punch inside.
Monkey lands with a right to the head.
Monkey misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Saunders.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monkey.
A hook to the body from Saunders.
Monkey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Monkey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saunders swings wildly with an uppercut but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monkey lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4##TD2#
Saunders wants the takedown. Monkey is fighting it off but Saunders persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Monkey's guard against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saunders trying to control but Monkey is working from the bottom.
Monkey seems keen to control Saunders's posture.
Saunders wants to pass the guard but Monkey is keeping the position.
Saunders stops Monkey from standing up.
Saunders is fighting to break Monkey's control of his arms but Monkey is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Monkey wants to stand up but Saunders is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eron Saunders showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Spankin Monkey's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Saunders throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Saunders takes the fight into the clinch.
Saunders throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Monkeys head.
Saunders misses with a hook to the ribs.
Monkey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saunders misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monkey struggles to land a body shot inside as Saunders controls his hands.
Saunders works on Monkey's body with a couple of short punches.
Monkey tries to land knees in the clinch but Saunders avoids the damage to the body.
Saunders throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Monkey misses with an elbow over the top.
Saunders throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Eron Saunders seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders scores with a nice hook to the head.
Saunders is struggling to control the position.
Saunders gets through Monkey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Saunders doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Monkey misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Saunders working aggressively here.
Saunders blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saunders lands a body punch in the clinch.
Saunders misses with some punches.
Saunders scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Monkey.
Saunders has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saunders fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Monkey swings wildly with an uppercut but Saunders uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monkey prevents a body shot from Saunders.
Monkey blocks a body shot from Saunders.
Monkey scores with a nice hook to the head.
Saunders working aggressively here.
Monkey swings wildly with an uppercut but Saunders uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monkey throws a head punch that misses.
Saunders makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Saunders lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Monkey fails to land.
Saunders softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monkey tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Saunders lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Monkey backwards.
Saunders misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saunders.
Saunders stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Monkey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monkey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saunders blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saunders working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Monkey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Monkey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Saunders.
Saunders is working Monkey over against the cage.
Saunders can't find room to land a body shot as Monkey controls the action.
A short left from Monkey.
Monkey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Saunders takes a shot to the head.
Monkey misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saunders.
Saunders blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Monkey creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Monkey throws a punch but it's blocked by Saunders.
Saunders lands an uppercut.
Eron Saunders is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Monkey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Monkey misses with a punch on the inside.
Monkey has a couple of punches blocked by Saunders.
A right hand to the body from Saunders.
Spankin Monkey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saunders misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saunders prevents a body shot from Monkey.
Saunders blocking some punches.
#T4#
Monkey pushes off an throws an elbow but Saunders leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Monkey misses with a knee to the head.
Saunders blocking some punches.
Monkey wants to break free but Saunders has control.
Monkey with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Saunders blocks an elbow strike.
Monkey working aggressively here.
Monkey with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Monkey struggles to land a body shot inside as Saunders controls his hands.
Monkey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saunders lands with a right to the head.
Monkey misses with the head strike.
Monkey throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eron Saunders.
Well Saunders 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eron Saunders!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Monkey throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dormier is looking to clinch.
Dormier throws a series of punches but Monkey avoids them all with ease.
Monkey looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dormier has a takedown stuffed.
Dormier will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No joy there for Dormier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL#
Monkey gets a clinch.
Monkey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dormier is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Spankin Monkey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathaniel Dormier.
Monkey misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dormier.
Dormier is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Monkey pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Monkey is pressed up against the cage. Dormier has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Monkey down to the mat. Monkey avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dormier walks into a jab.
The crowd cheers as Monkey lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dormier doesn't seem phased though.
Monkey scores with a leg kick.
Dormier shoots in for a takedown but Monkey shows good takedown defense.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monkey thuds his right hand into Dormier's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD2#
Dormier shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Monkey's guard.#T1#
Monkey keeping moving, preventing Dormier from controlling successfully.
Monkey is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dormier slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dormier with a flurry of punches that miss.
Monkey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Monkey working a defensive guard here.
Dormier works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Monkey manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dormier throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Monkey works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #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.
Monkey working a defensive guard here.
Monkey on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Monkey tries to get out of the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dormier accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dormier wants to pass the guard but Monkey is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dormier accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dormier advances position into side control!
Dormier throws an elbow but Monkey slips to the side and avoids it well.
Dormier is looking to take a break and control but Monkey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dormier controls the position. #T3#
Monkey is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Dormier is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Monkey knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Monkey sneaks back into half guard.
Dormier looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Monkey with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dormier is keen to just control but Monkey is a slippery customer.
Dormier throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Monkey trying to control but Dormier postures up.
Monkey pushes Dormier off looking to stand but Dormier dives back in and keeps control.
Monkey is refusing to be controlled, as Dormier sits in half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Monkey has hold of Dormier's hands but Dormier slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Monkey moves into full guard.
Dormier looking to pass the guard.
Monkey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dormier.
Dormier missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dormier controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monkey wants to get back to his feet but Dormier is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Monkey fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
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 Spankin Monkey will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Monkey scores with a jab. Dormier acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dormier fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Monkey. No joy for Dormier on that attempt.
Monkey scores with a jab to the head.
Dormier will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Spankin Monkey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathaniel Dormier.
Monkey lands with a straight right. Dormier didn't see that one coming.#TD2#
Dormier looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Monkey trying to control but Dormier postures up.
Monkey makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Monkey.
Monkey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Dormier throwing strikes but missing.
Monkey wants to sweep here but Dormier controlling him for the moment.
Monkey has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Monkey keeping moving, preventing Dormier from controlling successfully.
Dormier must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Dormier stands and steps away. Monkey gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dormier drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dormier tries to clinch but Monkey is having none of it. #T2#
Monkey connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Monkey fails to land with a series of punches.
Monkey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dormier can do to turn this around?
Dormier tries to close the distance and clinch but Monkey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spankin Monkey is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Dormier rushes Monkey and presses him up against the cage.
Dormier has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Monkey is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Monkey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Monkey tries a body shot but Dormier blocks it.
Monkey has Dormier pressed against the cage, preventing Dormier from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dormier wants a takedown.
Dormier jumps guard but Monkey turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dormier has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Monkey after a bit of a struggle.
Monkey lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dormier tries to pull guard but Monkey holds him up against the cage and eventually Dormier drops back down to his feet.
Monkey scores with a hook to the body.
Dormier is breathing heavily.
Monkey scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Monkey.
Dormier jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Monkey walks away with a smile on his face. Dormier gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Monkey scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Monkey.
Monkey scores with a hook to the body. Dormier takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Monkey tests Dormier's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Monkey getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Monkey connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Monkey.
Dormier shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Monkey as he avoids it easily.
Monkey fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Dormier to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Dormier looks to clinch but Monkey throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Dormier taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Spankin Monkey!
Spankin Monkey bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Nathaniel Dormier stepped up to the mic, saying 'I lost fair and square. What else can I say, I'm gunna sit out for awhile, keep working on my craft and come back better than ever.'.
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