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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Travis closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Clark quickly recovers to half guard.
Travis slows the pace down in half guard.
Travis seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Clark for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Travis is looking for a kimura here.
Clark avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Travis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Travis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Clark's head.
Travis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Clark defending well though. #T1#
Clark avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Travis.
Clark blocking the ground and pound attempt from Travis.
Travis content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Clark is trying to stand back up but Travis is controlling him
Travis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sam Clark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Clark closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Clark wants to get back to striking at distance but Travis won't allow it.
Travis missing with knees to the body.
#TD#
Travis pulls Clark into guard.
Travis has a closed guard, preventing Clark from standing up. #SUB#
Travis is looking for a triangle but Clark pushes his legs off easily.
Clark really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Travis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Clark wants to stand but Travis is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Travis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Travis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Clark wanted to stand there but Travis had control of the position.
Clark looks winded!#T3#
Travis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Clark has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Travis is proving hard to escape from.
Travis seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SU2#
Clark decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sam Clark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Travis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Travis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Clark tries to bum rush Travis with a series of wild strikes but Travis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Travis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Clark's waist but Clark gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Travis off to one side.
Travis takes a swing at Clark's ribcage but misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Travis or perhaps it was just good defense by Clark, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Norris Travis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Travis tries to clinch up but Clark circles away and keeps his distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Travis or perhaps it was just good defense by Clark, which made it look bad.
Clark moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clark will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD#
Travis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Clark's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sam Clark will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Travis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Clark as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Clark has closed the distance and engaged Travis in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Travis. #BC2#
Clark escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Travis shoots in but Clark avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Clark lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#CUT2#
It looks like Norris Travis has been cut.
Clark takes a swing at Travis's ribcage but misses.
Travis throws a counter high kick but Clark was just alert enough to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Travis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Clark stuffs the takedown attempt from Travis. Travis gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Norris Travis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clark is breathing heavily.
Clark scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sam Clark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1##CL2#
Clark rushes Travis and presses him up against the cage.
Travis lands a nice knee to the body.
Travis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Travis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clark throws a series of punches but Travis moves out of range.
Travis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#CL2#
Clark gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Clark breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Travis. #T2#
Clark misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Travis feinted with a counter takedown.
Clark stuffs the takedown attempt from Travis. Travis gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Clark moves into the clinch.#BC#
Travis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clark throws a combination that misses
and Clark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clark throws a series of punches but Travis moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Travis thuds a left hand into Clark's body.
Travis shoots for a double leg takedown but Clark sprawls well. He's pushed Travis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Travis tries to clinch up but Clark circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Travis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Clark looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T3#
Travis controlling from side mount. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Travis working the body and head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here as Travis stalls from top position.
Clark felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Clark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Norris Travis's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Travis looks for a takedown but Clark sprawls well.
Clark throws a one two combo.
Travis tries to clinch but Clark moves away
and Clark counters with a two punch combo.
Clark throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
Clark darts in and clinches Travis up against the cage.
Travis working Clark over with knees to the body.
Travis tries to pull guard but Clark won't allow it.
Clark wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Travis tries a body shot but Clark blocks it.
Travis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Norris Travis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knees to the body from Travis.
#T1#
Travis stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Travis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A frustrated look appears on Clark's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Travis pulls guard. #SU2#
Clark decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Travis, up you get!
Clark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clark tries a head kick but it misses.
Travis misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Clark has closed the distance and engaged Travis in a clinch.
#BC#
Travis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Clark has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Clark falls off balance throwing a combination
and Travis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Clark stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Clark wants it to stay on the feet.
Clark misses with a double jab.
Travis tries to counter with a takedown but Clark is quick to defend against it.
Nice takedown defense from Clark. No joy for Travis on that attempt.
Sam Clark seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clark lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick from Travis lands but Clark takes it in his stride.
Travis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Clark pinned against the cage. Clark gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Clark fails to land with a series of punches.
Travis tries to clinch up.
Clark takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Travis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clark moves away.
Clark will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Travis does no damage. #CL2#
Clark pushes Travis up against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Clark is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Travis successfully pulls guard.
#T4#
Travis will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Travis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Clark manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Travis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Travis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Travis controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sam Clark.
I've got Clark 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Clark!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Travis gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Travis pushes Johnson off and scrambles back to his feet.
#CL2#
Johnson moves into the clinch.#TD#
Travis pulls guard.
Travis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson is controlling Travis's posture.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Travis controls the pace.
Johnson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T1#
Travis lands a couple of digs.
Johnson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Travis puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Johnson tries to roll over but Travis keeps him under control.
Johnson wants to control but Travis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Travis 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.
Travis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
Johnson tries to roll over but Travis keeps him under control.#SUB#
Travis is working for a submission of some sort.
Travis not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Travis is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.
Travis stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Johnson has his hands clasped together around Travis's back. He's all about the action.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Johnson shoots in but Travis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johnson looks winded!#TD#
Travis drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Travis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Travis sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Travis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Travis has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Travis trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Travis is now in half guard.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Travis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Travis has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.#ES2#
Johnson has one foot on Travis's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Travis or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Johnson gets a double leg takedown into Travis's guard.
Johnson won't allow Travis to get back to his feet.
Travis keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Travis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Travis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johnson controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norris Travis dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Travis counters with a head kick. #CL#
Travis has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.
Johnson tries to break free but Travis pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson fails to pull guard.
Travis is stalling here.
Travis stalling in the clinch but Johnson improves position. #TD2#
Johnson jumps into guard, dragging Travis to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Travis landing with the ground and pound.
Travis stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position.
Johnson is trying to keep Travis in close.
#T1#
Travis content to stall in guard here.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Travis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Travis has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Travis postures up.
Travis 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. #SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a triangle here but Travis uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Travis working the head with strikes.
Travis working the ground and pound.
Travis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Travis is chipping away with strikes.
Travis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Travis is really struggling to control Johnson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
A lull in the action here as Travis stalls from top position.
Travis wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy. #T3#
A lull in the action here.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Travis takes a little break here. Johnson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Travis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Travis landing strikes.
Travis scoring with punches and elbows.
Travis taking a breather here.
Johnson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Travis lands strikes from half guard.
Travis is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Travis lands with a punch from half guard.
Johnson trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norris Travis dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Travis lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alex Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Travis is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Johnson goes for a double leg but Travis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Travis continues to drive forward.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Travis.
Johnson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Johnson instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Travis's efforts to push away.
Travis gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Still in the clinch, Travis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johnson stalling in the clinch.
#T1##BC#
Travis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Travis forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.
Travis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Travis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Johnson smiles and moves away.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little feinted left hand from Travis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Travis lands a head kick. Johnson smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL2#
Johnson forces Travis back against the cage and clinches.
Travis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Travis with a knee to the head.
#TD#
Travis pulls guard effortlessly. #T2#
Travis is pulling down on Johnson's head to control his posture.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Johnson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Travis wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling him.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Travis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Travis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Johnson won't allow Travis to get back to his feet.
Travis looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Travis throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Johnson escapes and throws Travis's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T3##SU2#
Johnson decides to stand back up. #CL2#
Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Johnson pulls guard effortlessly.
Travis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson 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.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Travis looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Travis throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Travis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Travis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Norris Travis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson tries to strike from the bottom.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Travis from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Travis shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Norris Travis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Alex Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Norris Travis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Travis digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Norris Travis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Travis has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Norris Travis!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2019 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Travis is defended easily by Serra.
A looping hook to the body misses from Serra. Travis does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Travis moves into the clinch.
Travis stops a takedown attempt from Serra.
Travis effectively controlling the action here.
Serra wants a takedown.
Travis lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Travis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Travis shoots for a takedown but Serra saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Travis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Serra.
#T1#
Travis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Norris Travis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Travis misses with a takedown attempt - Serra sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Serra only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Serra misses with the combination.
Travis attempts a counter takedown but Serra avoids it well and moves away.
Serra tries a head kick but it misses.
Travis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Serra circles away.
Serra lands with a slapping head kick. #CL2#
Serra moves into range and clinches up with Travis.
Serra told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#TD#
Travis pulls Serra into guard.
#SUB#
Travis working for a triangle but Serra defends it easily.
#SU2#
Serra gets to his feet - Travis follows without any prompting. #T2#
Travis fails to land the takedown.
Serra keeps the fight on the outside.
Travis stuffs the takedown attempt from Serra. Serra gets slowly back to his feet.
A left and a right from Travis both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Travis is looking to clinch but Serra is avoiding it.
Serra wants to counter with a clinch but Travis pushes him away.#T3#
Serra throws a head kick but Travis moves out of range.
As Serra looks to move away, Travis throws a big counter combo but Serra just gets out of the way.
Travis misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Serra to counter with a crisp jab.
Serra looks winded!
Serra shoots and misses #CL#
and Travis counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Travis.
Travis tries to pull guard but Serra forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Serra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Travis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Serra was well out of range. Poor timing from Travis.
Serra moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Travis tries for a takedown but Serra sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Serra doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Travis lands a head kick!
#T4##CL2#
Serra gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Travis tries to pull guard but Serra holds him up against the cage and eventually Travis drops back down to his feet.
Travis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Serra can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Serra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Travis throws a sloppy head kick and Serra moves out of range easily.
Travis has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Travis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Serra connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ze Serra dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Travis tries to sprawl but Serra drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Serra is looking to advance position but Travis won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Travis missing with punches from the bottom.
Travis is trying to control but can't.
Serra content to control rather than advance.
Serra is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serra throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Travis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Serra trying to control the pace.
Serra is breathing heavily.#T1#
Serra throwing shots but Travis is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Travis is defending against the submission attempts here by Serra.
Travis is trying to stand back up but Serra is controlling him
Serra not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Serra is nestled in close to Travis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Travis is looking to improve his position.
Travis trying to control here.
Serra looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Serra has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Serra not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Travis taking some punishment here, with Serra in his half guard. #SUB#
Travis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#ES#
Travis has one foot on Serra's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Serra keeps the fight on the outside.
Serra doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Travis moves into the clinch.
Serra is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Travis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Travis working aggressively here.
Serra has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Serra has Travis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Travis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Norris Travis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ze Serra.
Travis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Serra.
#T3#
Travis taking a breather.
Travis fails to pull guard.
Serra wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Travis has him pressed against the cage.
Travis tries a body shot but Serra blocks it.
Travis looking to throw knees to the head but Serra is blocking nicely.
Serra tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Travis smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Serra pushes Travis up against the cage in a clinch.
Travis trying to land knees to the body.
Travis stalling.
#T4#
Travis tries to pull guard but Serra won't allow it.
Travis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Serra can't get the takedown.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Travis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Travis shoots for a takedown but Serra saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Travis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Serra sprawls well initially but Travis persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Serra manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Travis.
Serra is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Serra bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ze Serra 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#
Travis fails with the takedown
and Serra counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Travis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Serra misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Travis pushes Serra up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serra wants a takedown.
Serra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Travis lands an uppercut.
Serra tries to pull guard but Travis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Norris Travis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ze Serra.
Travis stalling in the clinch.
#T1##TD2#
Serra pulls guard effortlessly.
Travis is stalling in the full guard. #SU#
Travis stands and steps away. Serra gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Travis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Serra's waist but Serra gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Travis off to one side.
Serra stuffs the takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Serra. Those never looked like landing.
Travis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Serra tries to avoid it but Travis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Serra to the ground. Serra escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Travis tries to close the distance and clinch but Serra swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Serra. #T2#
Travis has a takedown stuffed.
Travis misses with a head kick.
Serra throws a counter combo.
Serra throws a head kick but Travis moves out of range.
Travis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Travis throws a head kick that misses.
Serra attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Travis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Serra manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Serra is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
Travis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Serra plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Travis throws a head kick but Serra moves out of range.
Serra tries for a takedown but Travis circles away easily#CL#
and Travis moves into the clinch.
Travis misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Travis breaks the clinch.
Serra avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Serra looks for a takedown but Travis sprawls well.#T4#
Serra leaves Travis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Serra unleashes a big counter combination but Travis bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Travis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Serra manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Travis tries to close the distance and clinch but Serra swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Travis takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Travis shoots and misses #CL2#
and Serra counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Serra breaks from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Travis shoots in for a double leg but Serra sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Norris Travis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ze Serra is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Serra bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Travis's head backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ze Serra comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Serra 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ze Serra!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Mankowski throws a front kick aimed at Travis's knee but Travis avoids it well. #CL2#
Mankowski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Mankowski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Mankowski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Travis, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Mankowski gets control of Travis's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mankowski will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Mankowski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mankowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Mankowski, not yet.
Travis trying to control the position from guard on top but Mankowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mankowski is looking to stand up but Travis isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Travis throws a big right hand that misses.
Travis trying to control but Mankowski is working from the bottom.
Travis looking to sit in guard and control but Mankowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB2#
Mankowski is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1#
Travis being controlled here, momentarily.
Travis is looking to stand back up but Mankowski counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Travis.
Mankowski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mankowski passes into side control, despite Travis's attempt to control the position.
Mankowski is staying tight to Travis's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mankowski tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Mankowski wants to stand but Travis is controlling his arm.
Travis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mankowski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Mankowski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Mankowski tries for a kimura but Travis is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Travis is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Mankowski lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB2#
Mankowski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Travis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mankowski wants to stand but Travis has his arm trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mankowski grinds an elbow into Travis's temple.
Travis is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T4#
Mankowski advances nicely into full mount.
Mankowski with a couple of short strikes.#SUB2#
Mankowski is working for a guillotine from mount but Travis frees his head quite easily.
Mankowski controlling from mount.
Travis is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mankowski controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mankowski is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Mankowski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Borys Mankowski!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 05, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Travis tries to sprawl but Azevedo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Azevedo stalling. #SU2#
Azevedo decides to stand up. #TD2#
Azevedo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Azevedo is working for a submission of some sort.
Azevedo wants to pass to mount but Travis is defending the position.
Azevedo wants to control but Travis is keeping him busy.
Travis wants to get back to full guard.
Azevedo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Azevedo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Travis is looking to escape. #T1#
Azevedo controlling from mount.
Azevedo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Travis is looking to escape. #SU2#
Azevedo is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #CL#
Travis moves into range and clinches up with Azevedo.
Travis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Azevedo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Azevedo tries for a takedown. No joy.
A bit of stalling here from Travis.
#TD#
Travis gets control of Azevedo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Travis will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Travis keeping moving, preventing Azevedo from controlling successfully.
Azevedo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Travis wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Azevedo has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Azevedo is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #TD2#
Azevedo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Azevedo stops Travis from getting back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Azevedo maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Travis could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Azevedo has cracked it and Travis is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Azevedo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fernando Azevedo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Rounder connects with an inside leg kick.#TD2#
Rounder shoots in and gets a takedown into Travis's guard.
Rounder controls from within his opponent's guard.
Travis looking to control.
Rounder is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Travis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rounder is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rounder is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Travis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rounder distracts Travis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Travis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rounder trying to control but Travis is working from the bottom. #T1#
Rounder working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rounder advances to half guard.
Rounder trying to control the pace.
Travis wants to get back to his feet.
Travis trying to hold on to Rounder's head to control him but Rounder postures up.
Travis holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Rounder trying to control the pace.
Let's hope that Rounder 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.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Travis wants to improve his position but Rounder is controlling well.
Travis manages to get to full guard.
Rounder throwing strikes but missing.
Rounder connects with a couple of short punches.#SU2#
Rounder gets to his feet. Travis looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rounder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Travis is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Travis gets caught flat footed, as Rounder shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rounder has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Rounder tries to free his leg and advance position but Travis is retaining full guard. #SU2#
Rounder gets to his feet. Travis looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Rounder bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rounder moves into full mount!
Rounder landing shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rounder sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Rounder looking for a guillotine from mount but Travis is having none of it. #T4#
Rounder tries to control but Travis wriggling away.
Travis tries to buck Rounder off but he can't manage it.
Rounder lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Travis hang on?
Rounder content just to control the position here.
BOOM! Rounder connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Travis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rounder trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rounder takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
All Rounder Rounder dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Rounder scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#ROC2#
Travis is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Norris Travis has been cut.
Rounder shoots for a double leg takedown but Travis sprawls well. He's pushed Rounder's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Oh Travis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rounder connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Travis out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). All Rounder Rounder!
All Rounder Rounder seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Travis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. OCallaghan tries to avoid it but Travis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag OCallaghan to the ground. OCallaghan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Travis as OCallaghan shoots in.
Travis seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
OCallaghan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
OCallaghan has closed the distance and engaged Travis in a clinch.
Travis missing with knees to the body.
OCallaghan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Travis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
OCallaghan breaks from the clinch.
Travis shoots in but OCallaghan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Norris Travis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Travis is trying hard to land a takedown here. OCallaghan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
OCallaghan has his takedown stuffed
and Travis counters with a three punch combo that has OCallaghan backing up. OCallaghan nods at Travis to acknowledge the strikes.#T1##CL2#
OCallaghan clinches.
Travis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD2#
OCallaghan pulls guard successfully.
Travis won't allow OCallaghan to sweep him here.
OCallaghan is controlling Travis's posture.
Travis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
OCallaghan keeping moving, preventing Travis from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T2##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Travis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Travis fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
OCallaghan rushes Travis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
OCallaghan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Travis fails with the takedown
and OCallaghan counters with a body kick.
OCallaghan shoots in for a takedown but Travis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
OCallaghan just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTravis.
OCallaghan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Norris Travis has been cut.
OCallaghan shoots in for a takedown but Travis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Travis fails in his attempt to clinch.
OCallaghan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Travis fails with the takedown#CL2#
and OCallaghan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Travis is breathing heavily.
Travis misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
OCallaghan drags the fight down to the ground.
OCallaghan looking for a sweep. Not yet OCallaghan, not yet.
Travis throwing strikes but missing.
Travis looking to sit in guard and control but OCallaghan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Travis isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. OCallaghan stacks Travis on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by OCallaghan!
OCallaghan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Travis's legs. #T4#
OCallaghan prevents Travis from escaping the position.
OCallaghan is looking to take a break and control but Travis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
OCallaghan staying calm.#SUB2#
OCallaghan tries for a kimura but Travis is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Travis tries to bench press OCallaghan off him but OCallaghan keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micky OCallaghan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Norris Travis's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
OCallaghan moves into the clinch.
Travis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
OCallaghan wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
OCallaghan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Travis dives in and grabs OCallaghan's left leg, looking for a takedown. OCallaghan pushes down on Travis's head and hops out.
Travis fails with a takedown attempt.
OCallaghan with the counter takedown but Travis avoids it easily.
OCallaghan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OCallaghan shoots in but Travis avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
OCallaghan moves into the clinch.#T1#
OCallaghan takes an elbow to the temple.
OCallaghan has Travis pressed against the cage, preventing Travis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The referee is keeping an eye on OCallaghan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Travis dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
OCallaghan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Norris Travis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micky OCallaghan.
Travis jumps guard but OCallaghan stands there with Travis around his waist. Travis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Travis tries to work over OCallaghan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
OCallaghan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Travis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Travis can't find room to land a body shot as OCallaghan controls the action.
#T2#
OCallaghan controlling the action here for a moment.
Travis putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has OCallaghan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
OCallaghan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
OCallaghan tries to pull guard but Travis won't allow it.
Travis tries to throw a body punch but OCallaghan avoids it by throwing Travis back against the cage.
Travis misses with a knee strike.
Travis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but OCallaghan is keeping busy.
OCallaghan lands an elbow inside.
OCallaghan lands a nice knee to the body. #TD2#
OCallaghan manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Travis looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Travis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
OCallaghan is breathing heavily.#T3#
OCallaghan pulls Travis in to control the position. #SU#
Travis gets to his feet. OCallaghan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
OCallaghan fails to land the takedown.
OCallaghan throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Travis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Travis. #SU#
Travis stands up and waves to OCallaghan to follow him.
A slapping body kick lands there for Travis.#T4#
Travis fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
OCallaghan rushes Travis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Travis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Travis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
OCallaghan works on Travis's body with a couple of short punches.
OCallaghan stalling.
OCallaghan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Travis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Travis breaks from the clinch.
OCallaghan throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Travis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from OCallaghan.
OCallaghan leaves Travis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
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 Norris Travis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Norris Travis's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
OCallaghan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
OCallaghan blocks a head kick by Travis.
Travis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from OCallaghan.
Travis misses with a takedown attempt - OCallaghan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Travis darts in looking for a takedown but OCallaghan gets double underhooks and turns Travis into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OCallaghan shoots in looking for a takedown. Travis tries to sprawl out of it but OCallaghan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Travis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Travis slips a jab and a cross from OCallaghan.
#T1#
OCallaghan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
OCallaghan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
OCallaghan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Micky OCallaghan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
OCallaghan shoots for a double leg takedown but Travis sprawls well. He's pushed OCallaghan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Micky OCallaghan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
OCallaghan has taken the fight to the clinch.
OCallaghan is looking to control Travis's arms but Travis gets an underhook and turns him. Now OCallaghan has his back to the cage.
OCallaghan looking for a takedown.
Norris Travis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micky OCallaghan.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
OCallaghan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
OCallaghan blocks a body shot from Travis.
Travis missing with knees to the body.
OCallaghan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Travis just stands there and leans against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Travis's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Travis tries to land a knee to the head but OCallaghan blocks with his arms.
OCallaghan tries to circle away but Travis has him pinned against the cage.
Travis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on OCallaghan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Travis.
OCallaghan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Travis prevents it.
OCallaghan blocks an elbow strike.
Travis using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Travis prevents a takedown attempt there.
OCallaghan is trying to pull guard but Travis has him pressed against the cage.
Travis lands a good knee to the midsection. OCallaghan won't want to take too many of those.#T3#
Travis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but OCallaghan has him pressed against the cage.
Travis looking to slow down the pace here.
Travis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but OCallaghan has him pressed against the cage.
OCallaghan blocks a body shot from Travis.
OCallaghan dodges an elbow strike from Travis.
OCallaghan jumps guard but Travis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Travis jumps into guard, dragging OCallaghan to the mat.
OCallaghan trying to control but Travis is working from the bottom.
Travis looking for a sweep. Not yet Travis, not yet.
OCallaghan throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Travis is trying to keep OCallaghan in close.
OCallaghan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Travis looking for a guillotine here but OCallaghan defends easily.
OCallaghan with a flurry of punches that miss.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Travis is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Travis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Travis wants to control from the top but OCallaghan keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Norris Travis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Travis 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Micky OCallaghan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 27, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Vaitkevicius moves into the clinch.
Vaitkevicius lands a good knee to the midsection. Travis won't want to take too many of those.#BC#
Travis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Travis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vaitkevicius but Vaitkevicius pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Vaitkevicius moves into the clinch.
Travis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vaitkevicius avoids it.
Vaitkevicius lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Norris Travis has been cut.#TD2#
Vaitkevicius decides to pull guard.
Vaitkevicius is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaitkevicius keeping moving, preventing Travis from controlling successfully.
Vaitkevicius trying to control the position here. #ES2#
Vaitkevicius uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T1#
Travis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vaitkevicius circles away.#TD2#
Vaitkevicius shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Travis napping and manages to drive through into side control!
A lull in the action here.#SU2#
Vaitkevicius has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Vaitkevicius throws a sloppy head kick
and Travis counters with a slapping leg kick.
Travis looks for a takedown but Vaitkevicius sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Norris Travis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vaitkevicius scores with a kick to the midsection.
Travis is breathing heavily.#T2#
Travis finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Vaitkevicius's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Travis falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julius Vaitkevicius!
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