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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 27, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Martinez instigates a clinch.
Ambrose drops down looking for an ankle pick but Martinez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Martinez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ambrose sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Martinez somewhat.#TD2#
Martinez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ambrose sneaks back into half guard.
Ambrose trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Ambrose flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ambrose trying to control here.
Ambrose manages to get to full guard.
Ambrose bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Martinez's guard. #REVR#
Martinez wants to get back to his feet but Ambrose passes into half guard.
#T2#
Martinez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ambrose throwing shots but Martinez is blocking nicely.
Ambrose is taking a breather. Martinez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ambrose is trying to control. Martinez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Martinez is looking to escape.
Ambrose controlling the action here. #T3##SUB#
Ambrose is working for a kimura but Martinez is defending it quite comfortably.
#ES2#
Martinez manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ambrose keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Martinez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ambrose is defending well.
Martinez taking a breather.
Ambrose wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Martinez has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Nice elbow from Martinez. #CUT2#
It looks like Mike Ambrose has been cut.
Martinez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Knees in the clinch landing for Martinez.
A frustrated look appears on Ambrose's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Martinez has picked Ambrose up - he's going for a ride! Martinez dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES#
Ambrose kicks off Martinez and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martinez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ambrose's waist but Ambrose gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Martinez off to one side.
Mike Ambrose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Martinez.
Ambrose shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Martinez but Martinez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Martinez has closed the distance and engaged Ambrose in a clinch.
Martinez goes for a takedown attempt but Ambrose pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andrew Martinez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike Ambrose's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Martinez gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Ambrose throws Martinez to one side and escapes!
Martinez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Ambrose bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Martinez bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martinez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ambrose's waist but Ambrose gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Martinez off to one side.
Mike Ambrose is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ambrose misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ambrose misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1##CL2#
Martinez closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Martinez gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES#
Ambrose has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Martinez has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Martinez wants a takedown but no success here.
Mike Ambrose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Martinez.#TD2#
Martinez has Ambrose pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Martinez pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ambrose tumbling to the mat - Martinez dives into Ambrose's guard.
Ambrose has control of Martinez's left arm, preventing Martinez from doing any damage.
Martinez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ambrose is pulling down on Martinez's head. It's preventing any offense from Martinez, at least for the moment.
Martinez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ambrose. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Martinez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ambrose lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ambrose won't allow Martinez to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Martinez has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ambrose off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD2#
Martinez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ambrose's guard.#ES#
Ambrose uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T3##TD#
Ambrose dives in and scores a takedown into Martinez's guard.
Martinez wants to get back to his feet but Ambrose passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Ambrose trying to control from half guard but Martinez is working away.
Martinez is looking to get back to is feet but Ambrose passes into side control.
Ambrose is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Martinez's shoulder. That is not cool.
Martinez tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T4#
Martinez really wants to buck Ambrose off and get back to his feet. #SU#
Ambrose stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#CL#
Martinez tries to keep at a distance but Ambrose has taken the fight into the clinch.
Martinez has Ambrose pressed against the cage.
Ambrose tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ambrose is trying to break the clinch but Martinez has him pressed against the cage.
Ambrose tries to circle away but Martinez has him pinned against the cage.
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 Mike Ambrose will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike Ambrose's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Martinez shoots in and drives through. Ambrose sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Martinez.
Martinez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ambrose. That one must have hurt.
Martinez has his takedown stuffed
and Ambrose counters with a nice body shot.
Mike Ambrose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Martinez.
Martinez avoids the head kick by Ambrose.
Ambrose shoots in for a takedown but Martinez shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Martinez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Ambrose has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Martinez off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T1#
Martinez shoots for a takedown but Ambrose saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Martinez closes the distance and clinches.
Martinez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ambrose up against the cage.#TD2#
Martinez works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES#
Ambrose uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Ambrose scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Martinez closes the distance and pushes Ambrose back into the cage.#TD2#
Martinez gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Ambrose manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Martinez keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T2#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ambrose is looking to take this one to the mat.
Martinez wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC#
Ambrose breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Ambrose clinches up with Martinez and pushes him back against the cage.
Ambrose fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Martinez gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES#
Ambrose is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC#
Ambrose breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Martinez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ambrose as he jumps to the side.
Ambrose shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Martinez defends it nicely.
Martinez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ambrose.
Ambrose is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martinez can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Martinez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Martinez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Ambrose throws Martinez to one side and escapes!#TD2#
Ambrose tries to sprawl but Martinez drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Ambrose has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Martinez is on him like a limpet, forcing Ambrose back against the cage.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD2#
Martinez has Ambrose pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Martinez pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ambrose tumbling to the mat - Martinez dives into Ambrose's guard.#ES#
Ambrose is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Martinez presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Martinez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Martinez misses with some punches.
Ambrose takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ambrose wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Martinez has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martinez prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC#
Ambrose breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Ambrose showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ambrose 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Ambrose!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 24, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Ambrose decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ambrose working A Zoo over with strikes.
A Zoo trying to control from the bottom.
Ambrose sitting and controlling from the half guard.
A Zoo is looking to control Ambrose's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can A Zoo avoid being mounted?
A Zoo wants to get back to full guard.
Ambrose looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ambrose prevents A Zoo from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Ambrose seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A Zoo wants to control the action here but instead Ambrose manages to pass to full mount! #SUB2#
Ambrose swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Ambrose!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 18, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Ambrose rushes Diaz and presses him up against the cage.
Diaz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Diaz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ambrose just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ambrose tries to score a body lock takedown but Diaz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Diaz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ambrose is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edwin Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Ambrose gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Ambrose trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Ambrose looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Diaz is refusing to be controlled, as Ambrose sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambrose thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Diaz is looking to control Ambrose's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Ambrose has control of the leg.
Diaz is looking to control Ambrose's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Ambrose is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Diaz controlling the position well. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Diaz moves into full guard.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Ambrose tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Ambrose looking to score a takedown here. Diaz is defending well but Ambrose drives through and ends up in Diaz's guard.
Ambrose is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Diaz wants to stand but Ambrose is controlling the position. #T3#
Diaz controls Ambrose momentarily but Ambrose frees himself.
Diaz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ambrose in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ambrose content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Diaz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ambrose to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Diaz trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Ambrose from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ambrose is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Ambrose dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Ambrose moves into the clinch.
Ambrose tries to pull guard but Diaz won't allow it.
Diaz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Diaz tries to work over Ambrose's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Diaz scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD2#
Ambrose drags the fight down to the ground.
Diaz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Diaz advances to half guard. #T1##SUB#
Diaz is working for a kimura but Ambrose is defending it quite comfortably.
Mike Ambrose has got the better of the ground game so far.
Diaz slows the pace down in half guard.
Diaz works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ambrose has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ambrose really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diaz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Diaz is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ambrose can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#SUB#
Diaz has control of Ambrose's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ambrose regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ambrose tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diaz is landing with some decent strikes but Ambrose is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ambrose can't escape the position.
#T3##SUB#
Ambrose wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Diaz has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Ambrose taps furiously! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Edwin Diaz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Deschencko tries to keep at a distance but Ambrose has taken the fight into the clinch.
Deschencko stops a takedown attempt from Ambrose.
Ambrose taking a breather.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ambrose.
Deschencko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ambrose keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Deschencko's efforts to push away.
Deschencko tries to break the clinch but Ambrose is controlling the position.
Ambrose can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deschencko is trying to force a seperation but Ambrose has the dominant position.#BC#
Ambrose breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ambrose dodges the punch combination from Deschencko.
#T1##TD#
Ambrose closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Deschencko did well to prevent Ambrose getting side control.#SUB#
Ambrose seems to be working for a kimura but Deschencko defends the submission attempt.
Ambrose lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Deschencko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ambrose. #SU#
Ambrose stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Deschencko scores with a one two! Ambrose had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ambrose throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ambrose shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Deschencko as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Ambrose. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deschencko scores with a one two! Ambrose had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ambrose shoots in for a double leg but Deschencko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Despite the aggression on Deschencko's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Deschencko throws a sloppy head kick and Ambrose moves out of range easily. #TD#
Ambrose looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Deschencko!
Ambrose controls the position from side control.#SUB#
Ambrose is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Deschencko is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ambrose creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T3#
Ambrose is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Deschencko's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ambrose lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ambrose moves into full mount!
Ambrose postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Deschencko looks a forlorn figure.
Deschencko is bucking up trying to escape but Ambrose cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Ambrose controlling the position easily from mount.
Deschencko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ambrose. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Deschencko is in a horrible position here. Ambrose smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ambrose is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Ambrose dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ambrose closes the distance and clinches up with Deschencko, looking for a takedown. Ambrose pushes Deschencko against the cage but Deschencko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Deschencko unleashes a big counter combination but Ambrose bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mike Ambrose is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ambrose shoots in looking for a takedown. Deschencko tries to sprawl out of it but Ambrose keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Deschencko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ambrose tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Deschencko defends well and Ambrose ends up having to push Deschencko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Ambrose. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Ambrose has managed to clinch.
Ambrose controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC2#
Deschencko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambrose fails with the takedown.#KD2#
Deschencko drops Ambrose with a beautiful combination! Ambrose stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Deschencko is looking for the KO!#CUT2#
It looks like Mike Ambrose has been cut.#T1##CL#
Ambrose gets a clinch.
Deschencko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ambrose has him pressed against the cage.
Deschencko blocks an uppercut.
Ambrose tries to pull guard but Deschencko won't allow it.
Deschencko wants to get back to striking at distance but Ambrose won't allow it.
Ambrose controlling the action here for a moment.
Ambrose taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ambrose seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Deschencko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ambrose is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Deschencko to keep the fight standing.
Deschencko wants to get back to striking at distance but Ambrose won't allow it.
Deschencko is trying to break free.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#BC#
Ambrose breaks from the clinch.
Ambrose misses with a few strikes there.
Ambrose shoots in looking for a takedown. Deschencko tries to sprawl out of it but Ambrose keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Deschencko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Deschencko fakes the leg kick and cracks Ambrose in the body.
Ambrose misses with a takedown attempt - Deschencko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Deschencko throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Vladimir Deschencko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Deschencko connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Ambrose! He's out on his feet! Deschencko rushes in and drops Ambrose with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vladimir Deschencko!
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Event:
BANDAI 10: Magic
Date: Sep 19, 2018 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Ambrose.
Ambrose moves out of range of the leg kick from Otieno.
Otieno throws a looping overhand right but Ambrose ducks down to avoid it.
Otieno pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Otieno is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ambrose blocks the body kick.
Ambrose misses with a jab to the body
and Otieno counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Otieno throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Ambrose counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ambrose. #SUB#
Otieno is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ambrose defends well.#SUB#
Otieno throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ambrose uses it to pass to side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Otieno's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Otieno tries to improve position but can't.
Ambrose lands a nice forearm strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Ambrose tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ambrose has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Otieno tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ambrose wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SU2#
Ambrose decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Otieno throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Ambrose counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ambrose.
Ambrose is stalling in the full guard.
Otieno has momentary wrist control but Ambrose slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Ambrose is sitting in close to Otieno's body. Otieno has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Ambrose is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Ambrose is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Otieno.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). David Otieno!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Puckett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ambrose paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Puckett really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Ambrose fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Puckett, pushing him back against the cage.
Ambrose taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Puckett wants to break free but Ambrose has control.
Puckett fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Ambrose has Puckett pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ambrose pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Puckett tumbling to the mat - Ambrose dives into Puckett's guard.
Ambrose loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Puckett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Puckett not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Puckett bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ambrose's guard. #REVR##T1#
Puckett connects with a couple of short punches.
Puckett stopping the sweep attempt from Ambrose.#ES2#
Ambrose pushes Puckett off and gets back to his feet.
Ambrose shoots in for a takedown but Puckett shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Puckett tries to clinch but Ambrose is having none of it.
Ambrose connects with a leg kick. Puckett looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ambrose is defended easily by Puckett.
Ambrose goes for a double leg but Puckett avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Puckett continues to drive forward.
Puckett feinted with a counter takedown.
Sung Puckett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Ambrose.#T2##CL2#
Ambrose clinches. #TD2#
Ambrose drags the fight down to the ground.
Puckett is in close to Ambrose's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Puckett postures up.
Puckett postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Puckett working some strikes from top position.
Puckett throws a strike but Ambrose rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Puckett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ambrose doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ambrose manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ambrose works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Puckett is trying to control but can't.
Puckett 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.
Puckett is looking to improve his position.
Puckett is holding on to half guard well.
Puckett is refusing to be controlled, as Ambrose sits in half guard.
Ambrose seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ambrose tries to pass the half guard into mount. Puckett knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ambrose sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Puckett defending well though. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ambrose stalling away here and it's allowed Puckett to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Puckett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ambrose manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ambrose 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.
Puckett scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ambrose controls Puckett momentarily but Puckett frees himself.
Puckett throwing strikes from guard but Ambrose blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Ambrose dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ambrose looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Puckett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sung Puckett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Ambrose changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Puckett looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ambrose looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Puckett is avoiding damage well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Puckett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Puckett holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Ambrose wants to control but Puckett is keeping him busy.
Puckett regains half guard.
Ambrose works his way into full mount!
A nice elbow there by Ambrose.
Ambrose cracks Puckett with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#ROC2#
Puckett is rocked!
Ambrose controlling the position easily from mount.
Oh Puckett is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Puckett tries to hold on but Ambrose postures up.
Puckett takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Ambrose's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Ambrose!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Strong tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ambrose defends well and Strong ends up having to push Ambrose into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Strong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ambrose is fending him off so far but Strong persists. Nope, Ambrose circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Ambrose darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Strong desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Strong taking some punishment here, with Ambrose in his half guard.
Ambrose is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ambrose controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong is looking to escape.
Strong gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Strong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Ambrose tries to free his leg and advance position but Strong is retaining full guard.
Ambrose trying to control the position from guard on top but Strong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strong lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Strong tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU2#
Ambrose gets to his feet. Strong looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Ambrose shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Strong manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Strong will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ambrose trying to control but Strong is working from the bottom.
Strong wants to control the position but Ambrose says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strong wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Ambrose slips a nice elbow through Strong's hands, connecting with Strong's forehead.
Ambrose is looking to advance position but Strong won't allow it.
Strong is trying to stand up here but Ambrose is controlling him well. #SU2#
Ambrose escapes and gets back to his feet.
Ambrose takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#TD2#
Ambrose closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Strong tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ambrose tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ambrose trying to control but Strong is having none of it.
Strong is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #T3##SUB2#
Ambrose quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Ambrose but it's paid off an Strong is forced to tap! Nice work by Ambrose.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Ambrose!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Ambrose rushes Riggs and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Riggs pulls guard effortlessly.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ambrose pushing down on Riggs's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ambrose content to control rather than advance.
Ambrose is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ambrose controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Ambrose is trying to control the action in half guard but Riggs is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Ambrose is looking for a kimura but Riggs is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ambrose to get the leverage.
Ambrose lands strikes from half guard.
Ambrose performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ambrose working Riggs over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ambrose trying to control the pace. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ambrose wants to pass to mount but Riggs is defending the position.
Ambrose controlling the pace. #SUB#
Riggs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Ambrose 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.
#T3##SU2#
Ambrose escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD2#
Ambrose scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ambrose throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Riggs to regain full guard. #SU2#
Ambrose stands up from Riggs's guard - Ambrose perhaps looking for a knockout.
Riggs keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Ambrose rushes Riggs and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Ambrose cracks Riggs with a nice body shot.#TD#
Riggs manages to pull guard.
Ambrose trying to control but Riggs is working from the bottom.
Ambrose trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Riggs manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Ambrose trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Ambrose looking for subs off his back but Riggs has passed one foot through into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ambrose throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Ambrose dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Ambrose has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Ambrose breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ambrose tries to score a power double leg takedown but Riggs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ambrose somewhat.
Riggs feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Ambrose moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Ambrose.
Ambrose has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Ambrose jumps guard and drags Riggs to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ambrose 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.#T1#
Ambrose trying to control the position.
Ambrose is trying to hold Riggs in close to prevent damage but Riggs has managed to pass into half guard.
Riggs prevents Ambrose from standing back up.
Ambrose is looking for a sweep. Riggs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ambrose keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ambrose tries to get to full guard but Riggs has control of the leg. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Riggs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Riggs will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Riggs tries to stand but can't do so whilst Ambrose controls his leg.
Ambrose wants to improve his position but Riggs is controlling well.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ambrose darts in looking for a takedown but Riggs gets double underhooks and turns Ambrose into the cage.
Ambrose shoots for a takedown but Riggs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Benton Riggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Ambrose.
Riggs leaves Ambrose with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Riggs swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Riggs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ambrose drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Riggs defends it well.#T3##TD2#
Ambrose shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Riggs is trying to defend but Ambrose finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ambrose wants to free his trapped foot but Riggs is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Riggs actively working from the bottom here.
Ambrose passes to full mount! #T4#
Riggs is in a horrible position here. Ambrose smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ambrose trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ambrose controlling the position easily from mount.
Riggs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Riggs manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Ambrose showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Riggs feints and as Ambrose raises his hands in defense, Riggs changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
Ambrose is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Riggs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Riggs can't break the clinch.
Riggs has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ambrose is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Riggs is trying to break the clinch but Ambrose is controlling him.
Riggs is trying to break the clinch but Ambrose is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambrose landing knees to the body.
#TD2#
Ambrose decides to pull guard.
Mike Ambrose has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ambrose bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Riggs's guard. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ambrose content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Let's hope that Ambrose has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ambrose stands up over Riggs, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Riggs can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ambrose controls the pace.#SUB#
Riggs has his foot on Ambrose's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ambrose works his way back into a safe position though.#SU2#
Ambrose gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A head kick misses from Riggs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Ambrose fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Riggs to the ground. Ambrose is now in Riggs's guard.
Ambrose distracts Riggs with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ambrose landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Ambrose slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ambrose trying to control the position but Riggs is working away. #SU2#
Ambrose stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
Ambrose gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Riggs throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T4##CL2#
Ambrose moves into range and clinches up with Riggs.
Ambrose scores with a hook to the body.
Riggs working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Ambrose tightens his grip and picks Riggs up, before dumping him to the ground. Riggs manages to land in guard.
Ambrose must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ambrose in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ambrose is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ambrose is in close to Riggs's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ambrose with a nice head shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Ambrose comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ambrose winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Ambrose!
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