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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Graham. Those never looked like landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Graham.
Graham throws a nice looking combination but Balli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Balli bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Graham is trying to improve his position.
Graham told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##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.
Graham tries to improve position but can't.
Balli is staying tight to Graham's torso, preventing him from escaping. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Balli shoots in and bounces Graham off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balli passes Graham's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Graham looks winded!
Balli is controlling the pace.
Balli is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Graham! #T3#
Balli controlling the pace for now.
Balli prevents Graham from getting the reversal.
Balli takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Balli prevents Graham from getting the reversal.
Balli controlling from mount.
Balli'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.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Balli knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Graham on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Further stalling from Balli.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierfrancesco Balli dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Graham throws a head kick but Balli moves out of range.
Balli tries for a takedown but Graham circles away easily
and Graham counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD#
Balli shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Balli was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Balli controlling the position.
Balli looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham stops Balli from passing to mount. #T1#
Balli controlling the position.
Graham prevents Balli from improving position.
You can see the frustration on Graham's face as Balli controls the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Balli passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Graham!
Balli tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Balli seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Graham for as long as he can get away with.
Graham is breathing heavily.
Balli continues to stall.
Balli has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3##T4#
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.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Balli.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Graham is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierfrancesco Balli dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Balli throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Graham was covering up waiting for the punch and Balli finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Balli has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Balli stays in close to Graham's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Graham is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Balli not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pierfrancesco Balli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD#
Balli gets a double leg takedown into Graham's guard.
Balli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Graham is keeping the position for now.
Balli won't allow Graham to sweep him here.
David Graham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Graham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Balli is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Balli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Graham can do to turn this around?
Graham looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Balli sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Graham is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Balli showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Graham moves in looking to clinch but Balli pushes him off.#TD#
Balli drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Balli passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Graham!
Balli sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Balli is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Pierfrancesco Balli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Balli, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierfrancesco Balli!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Graham misses with a double jab
#TD#
so Pierre counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graham looking to control.
Pierre preventing the sweep.
Graham working a defensive guard here.
Pierre knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Graham on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pierre controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T1#
Graham throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Ben Pierre has been cut.
A nice combination there by Graham.
Graham throws a series of punches but Pierre avoids them all with ease.
Graham doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Pierre counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Graham wants to control the action here but instead Pierre manages to pass to full mount!
Pierre with shots to the head and body - Graham looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pierre controlling from mount.
Graham is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T2#
Pierre tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Graham tries to hold on but Pierre postures up.
Pierre punishing his opponent with strikes.
Pierre content just to control the position here.
Pierre postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Graham looks a forlorn figure.
#T3#
Pierre is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Graham can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Pierre content just to control the position here.
Graham is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pierre controlling the position easily from mount.
Graham told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T4#
Pierre'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.
Graham tries to reverse the position but Pierre maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pierre controlling the position easily from mount.
Graham is looking to improve his position but Pierre isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Pierre dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ben Pierre's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Graham fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pierre half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pierre shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Graham dives in and grabs Pierre's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pierre pushes down on Graham's head and hops out.
Graham lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Graham tries for a takedown but Pierre circles away easily#TD#
and Pierre counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pierre.
Ben Pierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Graham.
Pierre passes into half guard.
Pierre wants to free his trapped foot but Graham is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pierre slows the pace down in half guard.
Graham is breathing heavily.#T1#
Pierre lands strikes from half guard.
Pierre performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Graham punching from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Graham throws a series of strikes that have Pierre backpedaling.
Graham throws a combination that misses #TD#
so Pierre counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Graham is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Pierre dives into side control.
#REVB#
You can see the frustration on Graham's face as Pierre controls the position.
Pierre seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Graham for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Graham is trying to control Pierre's posture but Pierre avoids it.
Pierre landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Pierre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Graham can do to turn this around?
Graham tries to bench press Pierre off him but Pierre keeps the position.
Ben Pierre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pierre working the head and body with strikes.
Pierre moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Graham tries to buck Pierre off but Pierre is having none of it.
Pierre slows the pace down.
Further stalling from Pierre.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graham can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Pierre dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ben Pierre's cut.
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#
Graham closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pierre circles away.
Pierre tries to counter with a takedown but Graham is quick to defend against it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Graham looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pierre appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Graham wants to clinch but Pierre slips to the side#TD#
and Pierre counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Graham!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Graham wants to control but Pierre postures up.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham is pushing Pierre's head away, looking to escape. Pierre manages to hold on to the position though.
You can see the frustration on Graham's face as Pierre controls the position. #T1#
Graham is looking to regain half guard here but Pierre keeps moving and retains side control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Graham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pierre leaves Graham with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pierre with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Graham to score with a decent uppercut.
Graham falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
so Pierre counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pierre won't allow Graham to sweep him here.
Pierre controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pierre tries to free his leg and advance position but Graham is retaining full guard. #T2#
Graham tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Graham keeping full guard, as Pierre tries to pass.
Pierre controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
David Graham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Graham throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Pierre counters with a shoot takedown. Graham fights it but they end up in guard.
Graham being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Graham trying to strike off his back.
Pierre not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Graham not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pierre 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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ben Pierre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Graham shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ben Pierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Graham.
Graham tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Pierre counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pierre looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pierre 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Pierre showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pierre, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Pierre!
After the fight, Ben Pierre was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2018 |
#R1#
No joy there for Graham, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Graham throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bones tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Graham is in Bones's guard.
Graham wants to stand but Bones has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bones wants to sweep here but Graham controlling him for the moment.
Bones pulls Graham in to control the position.
Graham working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Graham trying to control but Bones is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham forces his way into half guard.
Bones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Graham on the ground.
Graham wants to pass to mount but Bones is defending the position. #T1##SUB2#
Graham is looking for a kimura here.
Bones is controlling Graham's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Bones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Graham.
Graham is trying to control the action in half guard but Bones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bones wants to get back to full guard.
Bones trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Graham wants to control the pace but Bones is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Bones really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bones tries to lock up and control but Graham gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Graham looking to control but Bones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Graham goes for an armbar but Bones turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bones. #T3#
Graham is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bones trying to control the position from guard on top but Graham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graham is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bones throws an elbow that misses. Graham uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bones's guard. Nice move by Graham!#REVB#
Graham trying to control the position from guard on top but Bones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bones tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Graham wants to control from the top but Bones keeps moving.
Bones working a defensive guard here.
Bones is breathing heavily.
Graham wants to control from the top but Bones keeps moving.
Graham content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Graham throws a big elbow that misses.
Graham trying to control the position from guard on top but Bones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Graham dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Graham. #TD2#
Graham shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Graham showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Graham is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bones preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Bones is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Graham's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Graham's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bones somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. #SUB#
Graham preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bones. #T1#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bones's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Graham trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Bones working for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graham rolls, trying to escape but Bones keeps control of the position.
Graham has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Graham covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Bones is striking well from the back but Graham escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being. #SUB#
Bones is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
Graham is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bones's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bones's back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Graham's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Bones is trying to stand back up.
Graham trying to control.#T3##SUB2#
Bones won't enjoy being in this position. Graham looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Bones is tapping - it's over boys! Graham picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Graham!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Landry throws a looping overhand right but Graham ducks down to avoid it.
Graham tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Landry swivels and escapes.
Landry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Landry cracks Graham with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab from Landry misses.
Graham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Graham tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Graham throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Graham tries a head kick but it misses.
Landry only half commits to the counter leg kick.#TD#
Graham closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Graham lands in his opponent's guard.
Graham throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Graham controls from within his opponent's guard.
Graham trying to control but Landry is working from the bottom.
Graham is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Graham thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Landry 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.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU#
Landry is working an open guard so Graham takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Graham with a poor takedown
and Landry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Landry stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Landry wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Graham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Landry throws a right and a left that both miss.
Graham throws a right hand that Landry ducks under and follows up with a left that Landry also avoids with ease.
Donk. Landry catches Graham right on the button with a cross.
David Graham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Landry. No joy for Graham on that attempt.
Landry swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
No luck for Graham with that takedown attempt.
Graham is breathing heavily.
Landry moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
Landry lands with a hook. Graham tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Landry uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Graham is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Graham on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Landry misses the shot to the body.
Landry connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
No luck for Graham with that takedown attempt.
Ryan Landry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Landry scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T4#
Landry throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Graham on the side of the head.
Landry jabs Graham right on the nose. Graham blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graham tries to score a power double leg takedown but Landry sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Graham somewhat.
Landry fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Graham looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Graham takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice cross by Landry.
Landry checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Landry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graham was well out of range. Poor timing from Landry.
Graham shoots in looking for a takedown. Landry tries to sprawl out of it but Graham keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Landry manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Landry dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Graham shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Landry as he avoids it easily.
Graham fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Landry connects with a single shot there.
Graham takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CL#
Graham gets a clinch.
Landry misses with the head strike.
Landry has Graham pushed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Landry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Landry controlling the action here for a moment.
Landry controlling the action here for a moment.
#T1#
Landry has Graham pushed against the cage.
Graham looking to stall.
Landry working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Landry is trying to break free.
Graham is stalling here.
Landry is trying to push Graham away but Graham has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Landry's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC#
Graham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
No luck for Graham with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Graham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graham tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Landry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Graham shoots in looking for a takedown. Landry tries to sprawl out of it but Graham keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Landry manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Landry throws out a counter right but Graham avoids it with no problem.
Graham has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Landry finds it's way round the side to connect with Graham's head.
The crowd cheers as Landry lands an impressive looking overhand right. Graham doesn't seem phased though.
David Graham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Landry lands an overhand right.#T3#
Graham misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Landry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Graham fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Landry clobbers Graham with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Graham walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Graham tries to move into range but Landry moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Landry throws a one two combo.
Landry avoids the head kick by Graham.
Landry works Graham's body with a nice hook.
Graham walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Landry throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Landry listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Graham takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Landry throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
Landry tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Graham is able to avoid easily.
Graham throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Landry's waist but Landry gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Graham off to one side.
Landry darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Graham shoots for a takedown but Landry saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Landry jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Graham has his takedown stuffed
and Landry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Graham on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Landry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Graham takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Landry lands a jab to the head.
Landry cracks Graham with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Landry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Landry misses with a low kick.
Landry lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Graham checks a leg kick.
Graham misses with a double jab.
Graham shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Landry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Landry lands the left hand.
Graham looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Graham shoots in looking for a takedown. Landry tries to sprawl out of it but Graham keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Landry manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Landry checks a leg kick.
Landry throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Landry throws a body punch but Graham moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Graham tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Landry manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Graham takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Graham takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheers as Landry lands an impressive looking overhand right. Graham doesn't seem phased though.
Graham takes a swing at Landry's ribcage but misses.
Landry connects with the punch.
Graham with a lazy takedown attempt
and Landry makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Graham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Landry scores with a jab to the body.
Landry looks to score with a jab to the body but Graham is just out of range.
Landry has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Graham looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Landry looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Graham shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Landry as he avoids it easily.
Landry misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T2#
Landry cracks Graham with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Landry connects with a right hand. Graham shakes it off.
Ryan Landry seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Landry defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Graham.
Landry lands a jab.
Landry fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Landry thuds his right hand into Graham's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Graham misses with a takedown attempt
and Landry counters with a nice uppercut.
Landry lands a jab to the head.
Landry dips to his left and cracks Graham with an uppercut!
Landry looks to score with a jab to the body but Graham is just out of range.
Graham doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Landry slaps away a takedown attempt from Graham, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Landry lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A lazy left from Landry finds it's target.
Landry uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Graham has time to react.
Landry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graham manages to avoid it.
David Graham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Graham takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Landry lands a head shot.
Landry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Landry moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Graham looks for a takedown but Landry sprawls well.
Landry with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Graham has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Graham there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ryan Landry is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Landry throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Graham stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Graham looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
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!
Landry changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Landry swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Landry lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Landry thuds a left hand into Graham's body.
An inside leg kick from Landry misses.
Graham tries a head kick but it misses.
Landry works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Landry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Landry 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 25:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 25:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Landry!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Graham darts in looking for a takedown but Lau gets double underhooks and turns Graham into the cage.
Lau throws out a loose jab but Graham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graham works over Lau's head and body with a nice combination.
Lau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lau misses with a hook.
Lau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD2#
Lau changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Graham looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lau in side control lands a decent elbow.
Graham manages to get back to half guard.
Graham wants to get back to full guard.
Lau sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
It looks like Lau might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Lau prevents Graham from improving his position.
Lau really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Graham. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Lau works his foot free and advances to mount.
Lau landing shots from mount.
Lau landing strikes from the mount and Graham is in trouble!
Graham is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lau lands a couple of good shots and Graham has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Graham is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Lau.
Graham wants to get back to his feet.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T2#
Graham turns into Lau and is now in his guard.
Graham being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Lau looking for a guillotine here but Graham defends easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lau holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Graham wants to get up but he can't break Lau's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lau can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lau looking for a sweep. Not yet Lau, not yet.
Graham throws a big right hand that misses.
Graham trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Lau has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Graham can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lau keeping full guard, as Graham tries to pass. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lau has control of Graham's left arm, preventing Graham from doing any damage.
Let's hope that Lau 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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lau is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lau.
Graham fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lau avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Lau dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Graham throws a solid leg kick but Lau takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Graham.
Graham throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lau. #TD2#
Lau drives through with a takedown into Graham's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lau working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Graham's head.
Lau is stalling in the full guard.
Graham looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lau is one step ahead there.
Lau works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lau is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Graham wants to control the action here but instead Lau manages to pass to full mount! #T1#
Lau working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Lau unloading with bombs!
Lau with shots to the head and body - Graham looks very uncomfortable down there.
Lau putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lau cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lau scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Graham?
#ROC2#
Graham is rocked!
Graham is wriggling around trying to escape.
Oh Graham is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lau drops a big elbow. That's hurt Graham! More shots from Lau and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Lau!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Lau stuffs the takedown attempt from Graham. Graham gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Lau shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lau showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lau tries to pass to full mount but Graham defends it.
Lau looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Graham tries to get to full guard but Lau has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham trying to control but Lau postures up.
Lau controlling the pace. #T1#
Graham is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lau is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lau tries to pass the half guard into mount. Graham knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Graham trying to hold on to Lau's head to control him but Lau postures up.
Lau winds up and cracks Graham with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #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.
Lau is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lau trying to mount his opponent but Graham defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lau really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Graham. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Graham is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lau scores with a couple of nice shots.
Graham wants to control but Lau is keeping busy.
Lau not doing much here.
Let's hope that Lau 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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Graham moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lau loads up on a big right hand but Graham slips the punch.#TD2#
Graham gets caught flat footed, as Lau shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Graham trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Lau is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lau's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Graham can't keep his opponent in guard - Lau advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lau takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lau is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lau trying to advance position but Graham counters by regaining guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Graham being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Lau dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Lau is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Graham's half guard.
Graham taking some punishment here, with Lau in his half guard.
Still in half guard, Lau seems content to control.
Lau lands strikes from half guard.
Lau not doing much here.
Lau stops Graham from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lau looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Graham on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Lau perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Graham wants to get back to full guard.
Graham is looking to control Lau's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Graham avoid being mounted?
Lau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Graham taking some punishment here, with Lau in his half guard.
Mr Lau has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lau lands strikes from half guard.
Graham wants to control but Lau passes into side.
Lau tries to advance to mount but Graham denies him.
Lau landing a few strikes. #T2#
Lau lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Graham taking a bit of punishment here - Lau scoring with strikes.
Graham is trying to improve his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lau is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Lau works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lau just content to control the position.
Lau working the ground and pound from side control.
Lau landing strikes. #T3#
Lau working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lau lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #ROC2#
Graham is rocked!
Graham trying to remain calm as Lau controls from the top position.
Oh Graham is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Check out the look on Lau's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Graham is looking to reverse the position.
Lau controlling the position from side mount.
Lau lands some shots froms side control.
Lau cracks Graham with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Lau immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Graham is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Lau!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Lau!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 21, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Graham moves into the clinch.
Knowles fails to pull guard.
Graham misses with a knee strike.
Graham has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Graham has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Knowles after a bit of a struggle.
Knowles slowing the pace effectively.
Graham being controlled against the cage.#TD#
Knowles has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Graham uses from the top position.
Graham trying to control the position from guard on top but Knowles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Graham trying to control but Knowles is working from the bottom.
Knowles wants to sweep here but Graham controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Graham trying to control but Knowles is working from the bottom.
Knowles can't keep his opponent in guard - Graham advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Graham is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#ES#
Knowles kicks Graham off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Graham moves into the clinch.#TD#
Knowles jumps guard and drags Graham to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Knowles is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T2#
Knowles tries to pull guard but Graham won't allow it.
Graham is looking to break free of the clinch but Knowles has double underhooks. #TD2#
Graham pulls guard effortlessly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graham not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knowles is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Graham keeping full guard, as Knowles tries to pass.
Graham throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Knowles postures up.
#T3#
Knowles showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Graham looking for a triangle here. Knowles is fighting it but it looks tight! Graham pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Knowles is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). David Graham!
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