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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2019 |
#R1#
English shoots in looking for a takedown but Mukhtar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing English's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mukhtar with the counter takedown but English avoids it easily.#TD2#
Mukhtar shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in English's guard.#ES#
English uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Mukhtar scores with a head kick.
#CUT2#
It looks like Alex English has been cut.#CL#
English moves into range and clinches up with Mukhtar.#TD2#
Mukhtar lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#ES#
English kicks Mukhtar off and gets back to his feet.
Siyad Mukhtar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
English shoots and misses #CL2#
and Mukhtar counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Mukhtar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
English moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD2#
English gets caught flat footed, as Mukhtar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
English scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T1#
English shoots in for a takedown but Mukhtar shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex English. That's going to take a lot out of him.
English tries to clinch but Mukhtar is having none of it.
Mukhtar counters with a body kick.#CL#
English clinches.
Mukhtar lands a hook that snaps the head of English backwards. #BC2#
Mukhtar breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Mukhtar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Mukhtar breaks the clinch.
Mukhtar throws a low kick but it's checked well by English.
English thinks about countering with a body kick.#CL2#
Mukhtar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mukhtar stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#TD2#
Mukhtar has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics English uses from the top position.
English really is a fat lump.#T2#
Mukhtar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
English wants to control from the top but Mukhtar keeps moving. #SU#
English gets to his feet. Mukhtar looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Mukhtar moves into range and clinches up with English.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Mukhtar pulls English into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mukhtar wants to sweep here but English controlling him for the moment. #SU#
English decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mukhtar, up you get! #TD#
English looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mukhtar looks winded!#T3#
Mukhtar is not content to let English control the position.
Mukhtar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but English scores with a couple of nice shots.
English controlling the action here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. English connects with a nice short shot to Mukhtar's temple.
Mukhtar is controlling English's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
English is looking for a kimura but Mukhtar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for English to get the leverage. #T4#
English missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
English is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
English is trying to control. Mukhtar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
English is looking for a kimura but Mukhtar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for English to get the leverage.
English missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mukhtar is pressing down on English's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Mukhtar has his foot on English's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. English works his way back into a safe position though.
Mukhtar looking to control.
English stands and throws Mukhtar's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SU#
English decides to stand back up. English steps back and let's Mukhtar get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alex English will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alex English's cut.
That's time! English's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Mukhtar as English shoots in.
English takes a jab right on the kisser.
#TD2#
Mukhtar throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. English tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mukhtar is in English's guard.#ES#
English has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Mukhtar has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC#
English breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mukhtar scores with a head kick. English tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#TD#
English shoots in and bounces Mukhtar off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
English landing with the ground and pound.
English postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
English working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Mukhtar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. English is aware though and is defending well.
Mukhtar is breathing heavily.
English postures up.
English scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mukhtar wants to sweep but no luck. #SU#
English gets to his feet - Mukhtar follows without any prompting.
English lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD2#
Mukhtar scores with a takedown into English's guard.#ES#
English has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Mukhtar has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Mukhtar has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics English uses from the top position. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
English lands a couple of decent looking shots.
English content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mukhtar has momentary wrist control but English slips an elbow through the middle.#SU#
English gets to his feet - Mukhtar follows without any prompting. #TD#
English shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mukhtar's guard.
Mukhtar being controlled here, momentarily.
English stands up over Mukhtar, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
English is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
English working some strikes from top position.
English makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SU#
English stands and steps away. Mukhtar gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mukhtar slaps away a takedown attempt from English, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
English moves into range and clinches up with Mukhtar.
Mukhtar is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but English is keeping busy.
Nice elbow from English. #T4##TD#
English pulls guard.
English is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mukhtar can do to turn this around?
Mukhtar being controlled here momentarily.
English manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mukhtar manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex English dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alex English's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
English looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Mukhtar has English up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Mukhtar pulls guard effortlessly.
English with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SU#
English stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Mukhtar moves into the clinch.
Mukhtar is stalling here.
Mukhtar working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Mukhtar leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2#
Mukhtar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
English rushes Mukhtar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
English is trying to pull guard but Mukhtar turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
English drags the fight down to the ground.
English 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.#SUB2#
Mukhtar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mukhtar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mukhtar trying to control but English is working from the bottom.
Mukhtar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mukhtar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. English is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Mukhtar trying to control but English is working from the bottom.
Mukhtar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
English striking off his back but it's not causing Mukhtar any problems. #ES#
English pushes Mukhtar off and gets back to his feet.
Siyad Mukhtar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Mukhtar clinches up against the cage.#T3##TD#
English has picked Mukhtar up - he's going for a ride! English dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB2#
Mukhtar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but English pulls his head out easily.
English lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
English landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
English maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Mukhtar could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but English has cracked it and Mukhtar is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by English!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alex English!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Jab, jab by Newman - just one landing. #CUT2#
It looks like Alex English has been cut.
Newman slips a jab and a cross from English.
Newman connects with the punch.#ROC2#
English is rocked!
Newman circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends English tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Newman wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Newman!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Benson has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
English pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Benson throws a nice head kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Alex English has been cut.
English really is a fat lump.
English gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Benson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Benson. #BC2#
Benson breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Benson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
English throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
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!
Benson misses with a combination
and English cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
English misses with a takedown attempt - Benson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
English shoots in for a double leg but Benson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex English. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD2#
Benson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching English on his heels. He'll look to pass English's guard now, I'm sure.
Benson wants to control from the top but English keeps moving.
Benson 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.
English wants to stand up but Benson is controlling him.
English is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SU2#
Benson gets to his feet. English looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T2#
English throws a series of punches but Benson moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Benson, as that shot connected.
#TD2#
Benson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. English looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Benson tries to advance to mount but English denies him.
English might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU2#
Benson stands up.
Benson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from English.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
English pushes Benson up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Benson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Benson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #ES2#
Benson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#CL2#
Benson clinches up with English and pushes him back against the cage.#T3##TD2#
Benson pulls English into guard.
English working some strikes from top position.
Benson wants to stand and escape but English is having none of it.
Benson striking off his back but it's not causing English any problems.
English wants to stand but Benson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Benson is trying to keep English in close.
English wants to control from the top but Benson keeps moving. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
English wants to stand but Benson is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Benson pulls English in close to his closed guard and prevents English from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Benson working for a triangle but English defends it easily.
Benson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Benson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex English's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Benson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but English is out of range.
Benson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#ROC2#
English is rocked!#TD2#
Benson shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! English is on queer street and Benson is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Chris Benson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Best slaps away a takedown attempt from English, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Best shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Best takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
English trying to control from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
English is trying to maintain the position but Best is very close to passing his half guard.
Best controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Best seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but English does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
English might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Best missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Best perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
English tries to kick Best off but Best keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
English avoids a punch combination nicely.
English blocks a head kick by Best.
#CL2#
English gets tackled into the cage by Best. Best maintains the clinch.
Best is trying to force a seperation but English has the dominant position.
English avoids a wild elbow strike from Best.#T2#
Best blocks an uppercut.
#TD#
English jumps into guard, dragging Best to the mat.
Best trying to control the position from guard on top but English is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Best is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
English really is a fat lump.
English keeping full guard, as Best tries to pass.
English controlling the position.
Best 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.
Best wants to control from the top but English keeps moving. #T3#
Best content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
English has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Best can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
English controls Best momentarily but Best frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
English closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Best quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Best manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T4##CL2#
English gets tackled into the cage by Best. Best maintains the clinch.
Best displaying some good clinch control by pressing English up against the cage.#TD2#
Best gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
English kicks Best off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Best misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Best drives through and clinches with English against the cage.
Best wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but English has him pressed against the cage.
English lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #TD2#
Best turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES#
English bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wizz Best dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Best closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Best jumps guard and drags English to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU#
English decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Best, up you get!
English tries to clinch
and Best counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps English thinking.
Best misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Best fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging English to the ground. Best is now in English's guard.
English not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Best being controlled here momentarily.
Wizz Best has got the better of the ground game so far.
Best engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Best is fighting to break English's control of his arms but English is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Best is standing up over English. English looks to escape but Best dives into side control.
The ground and pound from Best seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Best in side control, just content to control the action for now.
English defending against the ground and pound. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
English wants to get back to his feet but Best drags him back down.
You can see the frustration on English's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Best slows the pace down.
English trying to control but Best flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Best misses with a punch to the head.
Best has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
English trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Best has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, English has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Best really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for English.#T3#
English covering up well and avoiding damage.
Best tries to keep control of the position but English is staying busy.#SUB2#
Best is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Best throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. #SUB2#
English defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Best lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T4#
English is looking to stand back up but Best counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by English.
Best throws a strike but English avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Best sitting in guard, not really doing much.
English working a defensive guard here.
Best wants to control from the top but English keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Best looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wizz Best 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
English shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Best defends it nicely.
Wizz Best seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
English jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Best gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Best pulls guard effortlessly.
English wants to control from the top but Best keeps moving. #SUB#
English has gone for a leg lock! Best slips out almost immediately though and dives into English's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Best stays in close to English's body and controls the position. #T1#
Best throws a big elbow that misses.
English wants to stand up but Best is controlling him.
Best trying to control the position from guard on top but English is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
English is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Best passes English's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Best passes to full mount! #SUB2#
Best working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T2#
English is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Best jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… English is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by English and Best has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Best wants to control but English is keeping him busy. #T3#
Best throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
You can see the frustration on English's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Best is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, English has escaped the position, nice work there.
Best is looking to take a break and control but English is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Best throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SU2#
Best decides to stand back up. Best steps back and let's English get back to his feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2#
Best scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
English is trying to buck Best off.
Best controlling from side mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Best decides to stand back up. Best steps back and let's English get back to his feet.
Alex English has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wizz Best is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Best blocks a head kick by English.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wizz Best comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Best has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wizz Best!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 23, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Smith clinches with his opponent.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
English jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. English gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Smith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
English looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but English persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.
English shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex English. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
English clinches. #TD2#
Smith wants the takedown. English is fighting it off but Smith persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in English's guard against the cage.#SUB2#
Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smith wanted to stand there but English had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
English has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Smith is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
English jumps guard but Smith stands there with English around his waist. English gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
English has clasped his hands together around Smith's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #T1#
English throws an elbow but Smith slips to the side and avoids it well.
English could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
English is trying to ground and pound but Smith uses the momentary lack of control by English to regain half guard.
English sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Smith tries to get to full guard but English has control of the leg. #SUB#
English is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Smith is pressing down on English's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
English stops Smith from standing up.
English knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
English drops back, looking for a kneebar! Smith looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Smith looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Smith! #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
English wants to control but Smith postures up.#SU2#
Smith stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
Smith fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging English to the ground. Smith is now in English's guard.#SU2#
Smith stands and steps away. English gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Smith lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Alex English has been cut.
English doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T3##CL#
English gets a clinch. #TD2#
Smith ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Smith no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Smith manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Smith is trying to push English away but English has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
English pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Smith gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SU2#
Smith gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
English throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL2#
Smith rushes English and presses him up against the cage.
English can't get the takedown.
#T4#
Smith working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Smith. English shrugs it off though.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for English on that attempt.
Smith throws a counter combo.
English is breathing heavily.#TD#
English fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Smith to the ground. English is now in Smith's guard.#ES2#
Smith uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Smith cracks the inside of English's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex English's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into English's guard.#ES#
English is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD#
English has Smith pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. English pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Smith tumbling to the mat - English dives into Smith's guard.#ES2#
Smith manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
English keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
Smith tries to break the clinch but English is controlling the position.
English tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
English keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Smith ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Smith no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU#
English gets to his feet - Smith follows without any prompting.
English throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Smith clinches up with English and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Smith turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
English throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
#SU2#
Smith stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
English drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
English stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
English breaks from the clinch.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
English misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex English. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
A slapping body kick lands there for Smith.
Smith goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tony Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
English shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T3#
Smith throws a perfectly timed hook that sends English crashing down! English tries to stagger back to his feet but Smith just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused English asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Smith!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 11, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
English shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Meachum napping and manages to drive through into side control!
English lands a nice forearm strike.
English lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
English could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
English working away.
English throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB#
English swings around for an armbar but Meachum sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into English's guard.
Meachum tries to free his leg and advance position but English is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
English throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Meachum won't allow English to sweep him here.
Meachum trying to control but English is working from the bottom.
Meachum postures up in English's guard and throws a big left but English blocks it.
Meachum postures up in English's guard and throws a big left but English blocks it. #SUB2#
Meachum thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
English managing to control the position. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. English manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T1#
English wants to break free but Meachum has control.
English fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
English jumps guard and drags Meachum to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
English pulls Meachum in close to prevent any damage.
English might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Meachum postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
English has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meachum trying to control the position from guard on top but English is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Meachum is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Meachum pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. English is keeping the position for now.
English is trying to control the position but Meachum postures up.
Meachum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Meachum trying to control the position from guard on top but English is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Meachum passes English's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Meachum throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Meachum thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed English's head.
Meachum has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Meachum has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can English defend it? Meachum steps over the head and cranks it - English is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Meachum!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ben Meachum!
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