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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 15, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Monteiro decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Monteiro is keen to just control but Price is a slippery customer.
Monteiro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Price's head.
Monteiro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Monteiro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Monteiro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Monteiro lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Monteiro trying to control from half guard but Price is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Price regains full guard. Nicely done.
Monteiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Price looking for a sweep. Not yet Price, not yet.
Monteiro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Price's guard.
Monteiro scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Monteiro is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Monteiro content to control rather than advance.
It looks like Monteiro might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Monteiro passes to full mount!
Monteiro trying to control but Price is having none of it. #T2#
Monteiro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Monteiro unloading with bombs!#ROC2#
Price is rocked!
Monteiro controlling his opponent.
Oh Price is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Monteiro connects with a bit shot that sees Price covering up! More strikes from Monteiro and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Monteiro is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonah Monteiro!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
ChargyMargy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. ChargyMargy showed some decent athleticism there.
Price moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
ChargyMargy wants to pass the guard but Price is keeping the position.
Price working a defensive guard here.
Price being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Price controls ChargyMargy momentarily but ChargyMargy frees himself.
ChargyMargy throws a strike but Price rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1#
Price throwing strikes from guard but ChargyMargy blocks nicely.
Price controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
ChargyMargy pulls Price in close to his closed guard and prevents Price from doing any damage or advancing position.
Price throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Price trying to control but ChargyMargy is working from the bottom.
Price preventing the sweep.
Price being controlled here momentarily.
Price with a flurry of punches that miss.
Price throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as ChargyMargy works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Price throws a big elbow that misses.
Price throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
ChargyMargy pulls Price in close to his closed guard and prevents Price from doing any damage or advancing position.
Price lands a couple of digs.
Price is fighting to break ChargyMargy's control of his arms but ChargyMargy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Price throws a big elbow that misses.
Price in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
ChargyMargy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
ChargyMargy is adopting a defensive guard.
ChargyMargy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Price stands and throws ChargyMargy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Price really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Price scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB#
Price tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Price has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
ChargyMargy parries the strikes from Price easily there. Price is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable ChargyMargy to escape.
ChargyMargy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Price is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
ChargyMargy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with ChargyMargy in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
ChargyMargy is working for a kimura but Price is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4#
Price wants to control but ChargyMargy is keeping busy.
ChargyMargy is looking to advance position but Price won't allow it.
ChargyMargy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Price on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
ChargyMargy not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
ChargyMargy is looking for a kimura here.
Price avoiding damage under a succession of punches from ChargyMargy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cheeky ChargyMargy will probably get the nod.
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##TD2#
ChargyMargy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Price's guard.
ChargyMargy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Price swivels though and keeps the full guard.
ChargyMargy wants to stand but Price is controlling his posture from full guard.
Price not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ChargyMargy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Price not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Price utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
ChargyMargy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
ChargyMargy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Price's head.
Price is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
ChargyMargy looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Price is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Cheeky ChargyMargy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Price missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
ChargyMargy wants to sweep here but Price controlling him for the moment.
ChargyMargy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
ChargyMargy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
ChargyMargy keeping moving, preventing Price from controlling successfully.
Price is looking to work some ground and pound but ChargyMargy has wrist control.
ChargyMargy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Price.
ChargyMargy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Price 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.#T2#
ChargyMargy keeping moving, preventing Price from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
ChargyMargy looking for a sweep. Not yet ChargyMargy, not yet.
ChargyMargy pulls Price in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by ChargyMargy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Price is looking to regain half guard here but ChargyMargy keeps moving and retains side control.
Price is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
ChargyMargy is looking to take a break and control but Price is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Price tries to control but ChargyMargy manages to take his back.#SUB2#
Price is having to fend off submission attempts from ChargyMargy, who is looking to sink in the choke. ChargyMargy doesn't have the hooks in though and Price manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Price is looking to work some ground and pound but ChargyMargy has wrist control.
Price throws an elbow that misses. ChargyMargy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Price's guard. Nice move by ChargyMargy!#REVB#
ChargyMargy stopping the sweep attempt from Price.#T4#
ChargyMargy with a flurry of punches that miss.
ChargyMargy wants to pass the guard but Price is keeping the position.
ChargyMargy throws a big elbow that misses.
Price has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
ChargyMargy trying to control but Price is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
ChargyMargy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cheeky ChargyMargy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
ChargyMargy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Price moves into full guard.
#SU2#
ChargyMargy decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Price, up you get! #TD2#
ChargyMargy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Price napping and manages to drive through into side control!
ChargyMargy lands a few punches from side control.
Price is trying to control ChargyMargy's posture but ChargyMargy avoids it.
ChargyMargy controlling from side mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Price stops ChargyMargy from passing to mount. #T1#
Price is looking for a sweep.
ChargyMargy lands a nice forearm strike.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
ChargyMargy lands an elbow.
ChargyMargy tries to move into full mount but can't pass Price's legs. #SUB2#
ChargyMargy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
ChargyMargy trying to control the position but Price is working away. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Price on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Price tries to get back to half guard but can't.
ChargyMargy connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Price some visible discomfort.
ChargyMargy looks up at the clock and then as Price takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, ChargyMargy smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
ChargyMargy is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Price will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Price is looking for a sweep.
Price is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked ChargyMargy off and has taken his back!
Price doesn't have the hooks in and ChargyMargy manages to turn into his guard.
#T3#
ChargyMargy landing some decent shots from guard.
ChargyMargy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Price is trying to control the position but ChargyMargy postures up.
ChargyMargy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Price works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
ChargyMargy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
ChargyMargy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
ChargyMargy with a nice head shot there.
ChargyMargy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Price is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
ChargyMargy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Price's head.
ChargyMargy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
ChargyMargy working some strikes from top position.
Price not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
ChargyMargy stands up over Price, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SU2#
ChargyMargy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Price checks the leg kick.
Price lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
ChargyMargy shoots in and bounces Price off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Price wants to sweep here but ChargyMargy controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cheeky ChargyMargy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well ChargyMargy 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cheeky ChargyMargy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Similia is looking to clinch.
Price looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#TD2#
Similia looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Price is trying to keep Similia in close.
Similia postures up in Price's guard and throws a big left but Price blocks it.
Similia wants to pass the guard but Price is keeping the position.
Similia throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Price looking to hit a scissor sweep but Similia is one step ahead there. #T1#
Similia trying to control but Price is working from the bottom.
Price controls Similia momentarily but Similia frees himself.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Similia scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Similia is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Similia throws an elbow but Price slips to the side and avoids it well.#T2##SU2#
Similia decides to stand up, so the ref orders Price to his feet. #TD2#
Similia closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Price did well to prevent Similia getting side control.
Similia is trying to control. Price wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Similia wants to stand but Price has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Price keeping control of the position. #T3##SU2#
Similia gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD2#
Price gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Similia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Similia drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Similia seems to have locked his on tight now - Price screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Similia, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ethan Similia!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 29, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Markov.
Price keeps Markov under control for a moment.
Markov working the ground and pound but Price is defending the strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Price gets back to half guard.
Price works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Price is controlling Markov's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Price holds on and takes a little breather.
Markov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Price manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T1#
Price with a flurry of punches that miss.
Price trying to control the position from guard on top but Markov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Price 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.
Price advances position into side control!
Price lands a few punches from side control.#SUB#
Price working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Price tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T2#
Price working the ground and pound from side control.
Markov tries to improve position but can't.
Markov is trying to control Price's posture but Price avoids it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Markov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Price haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Price is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Markov has escaped the position, nice work there. #SU#
Price decides to stand back up. Price steps back and let's Markov get back to his feet.#TD2#
Markov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Price lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB#
Price 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.
Price prevents Markov from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Price postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Markov trying to keep a closed guard but Price is proving a slippery customer.
Price postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Price postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Price thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Price with a flurry of punches that miss.
Price is breathing heavily.#SU#
Price gets to his feet. Markov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Markov feints and as Price raises his hands in defense, Markov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Price has a closed guard, preventing Markov from standing up.
Markov trying to control but Price is working from the bottom. #T4#
Price tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Markov looking to pass the guard.
Price is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SU2#
Markov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Markov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Markov lands in his opponent's guard.
Price looking to hit a scissor sweep but Markov is one step ahead there.
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 Cruz Price will probably get the nod.
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##TD2#
Markov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Price was covering up waiting for the punch and Markov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Markov throwing strikes but missing.
Markov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markov postures up.
Markov trying to control but Price is working from the bottom. #T1#
Markov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Markov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Markov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Price manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Markov 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.
Price in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Price being controlled here momentarily.
Markov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Price. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Price throws a big right hand that misses.
Markov 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.
Price 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.
Price trying to control but Markov is working from the bottom. #T2#
Markov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Price accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Markov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Price.
Price throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Price 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.
Markov is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Markov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T3#
Price is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Markov wants to pass the guard but Price is keeping the position.
Price is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Ground and pound from Price.
Markov wants to get back to full guard.
Sergey Markov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Markov is doing well to control the position and prevent Price from advancing to side control.
Markov trying to control here.
#T4#
Markov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB2#
Markov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Price not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Markov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Markov wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Price sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Markov defending well though.
Price really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Price is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Markov has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sergey Markov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Markov dives in and scores a takedown into Price's guard.
Markov controlling from the top position.
Price trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markov postures up in Price's guard and throws a big left but Price blocks it.
Markov throws a strike but Price rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1#
Markov trying to control the position.
Markov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Price is one step ahead there.
Markov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Price drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Price jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SU#
Price stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Markov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Price napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Markov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Markov working away.
Price is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Markov off and has taken his back!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Price thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #SUB#
Markov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Markov is trying to break free.
Price lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Markov is taking damage to the body and head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Price has the hooks in. Markov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Markov trying to control the action but Price just sinks the hooks in.
Price misses with a punch to the head.
Markov avoids the strikes from Price.
Markov just trying to survive but Price is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Price looking for the RNC. #T3##SUB#
Price has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Markov is defending well but eventually Price manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Markov has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cruz Price!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Morello darts in and clinches Price up against the cage.#BC2#
Morello manages to break the clinch.
Morello throws a sloppy head kick and Price moves out of range easily.
Price lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#TD2#
Morello looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Morello must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Morello 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.
Morello preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morello content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Morello not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Price is controlling Morello's posture.#T1#
Morello wants to pass the guard but Price is keeping the position.
Morello controlling from the top position.
Morello wants to stand but Price is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Morello throws a hook but Price blocks it.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Morello. #T2##SUB2#
Morello is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Price is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Morello is looking to take a break and control but Price is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Price's face as Morello controls the position.
Morello landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Morello trying to control the action but Price is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Morello working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Morello misses with the ground and pound.
Morello taking a breather here.
Morello trying to control the position but Price is working away.
Morello working away.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Morello swings around for an armbar but Price sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Morello's guard.#SUB2#
Morello escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Price gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Price trying to control the position from guard on top but Morello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Price throwing strikes but missing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Morello can do anything to dispel that myth.
Price loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Price loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Price throws a big right hand that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Price loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Price throwing strikes but missing.
Price really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Morello is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Price is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Morello dominated that round.
That's time! Price's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Morello misses with the combination.
Price avoids the body shot from Morello.
Morello doesn't manage to clinch there - Price circles away.
Price misses with a takedown attempt - Morello sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Morello lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD2#
Morello closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Price did well to prevent Morello getting side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Morello 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.
Price is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Morello trying to control the pace.
Morello is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Morello has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Price wants to control but Morello is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Price is defending against the submission attempts here by Morello.
Morello looks to land a strike but Price avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Morello trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Price holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Price gets caught flat footed, as Morello shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Price 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.
Morello works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Price is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morello looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Morello is pressing down on Price's thigh, looking to free his foot. Price is holding on for now.
Price wants to control but Morello is keeping busy.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Morello performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Price looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morello fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD2#
Morello is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Price's half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Morello showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Morello has closed the distance and engaged Price in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Price tries to throw a body punch but Morello avoids it by throwing Price back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Price.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Morello takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Price tries to stall but Morello uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC#
Price breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Morello bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Price's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU2#
Morello has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T1#
Price throws a head kick that misses.
Morello wants to clinch.
Morello throws a sloppy head kick and Price moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Morello closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Price quickly recovers to half guard.
Morello looks to land a strike but Price avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Morello stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Price swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Morello stopping the sweep attempt from Price.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Morello forces his way into half guard.
Morello keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Morello tries to stand but can't do so whilst Price controls his leg.
Morello not doing much here.
Morello looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Morello working the head and body with strikes.
Morello seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Morello perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Morello shoots in and gets a takedown into Price's guard.
Price will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Morello loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Price has control of Morello's left arm, preventing Morello from doing any damage.
Tony Morello has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Morello trying to control but Price is working from the bottom.
Morello is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz Price has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tony Morello is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Price bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morello's guard. #REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Morello comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Morello 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Morello!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Rice is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Price throws a sloppy head kick and Rice moves out of range easily.
Price throws a head kick that misses.
Rice lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Price at a distance.
No joy there for Rice, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Price thinks about countering with a head kick.
Rice moves in looking to clinch but Price pushes him off.
Price throws a quick counter head kick but Rice was just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Price tries a low kick but Rice avoids it.
Rice tries to clinch there but Price circles away.
Rice misses with the combination.
#T1##CL2#
Rice pushes Price up against the cage in a clinch.
Price is looking to control Rice's arms but Rice gets an underhook and turns him. Now Price has his back to the cage.
Price is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rice gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Rice manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Rice shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Price desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Rice wants to control but Price is keeping him busy. #T2##SUB2#
Rice seems to be working for a kimura but Price defends the submission attempt.
Price is controlling Rice's trapped leg to prevent Rice from advancing to side control.
Price is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rice wants to stand up but Price has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Price avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rice. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
A slow jab from Rice misses its intended target. #CL2#
Rice moves into the clinch.
Rice lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Price backwards. #TD2#
Rice has hold of one of Price's legs. Price is fighting the takedown attempt but Rice gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Rice forces his way into half guard.
Price preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Price avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rice. #T4#
Price slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Price really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Price looking for a sweep. Not yet Price, not yet.
Price is working hard here to advance position.
Rice is looking to pass into half guard but Price pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Price is in guard.#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Price lands a couple of elbows.
Rice working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Price.
Rice trying to keep a closed guard but Price is proving a slippery customer.
Rice really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Price. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholas Rice dominated that round.
That's time! Price's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Rice tries to clinch up but Price circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Rice closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Price to the mat! Price manages to get full guard.
Price trying to control the position here.
Price looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nicholas Rice has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Price keeping moving, preventing Rice from controlling successfully.
Price managing to control the position. #T1#
Price looking for a sweep. Not yet Price, not yet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Price utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice body kick there by Rice.
Rice doesn't manage to clinch there - Price circles away.
#CL2#
Rice gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Price has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rice avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Price is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2##TD2#
Rice ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rice no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rice controls Price momentarily but Price frees himself.
Rice is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rice avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Price lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rice looking to control.
Price looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Price controlling from the top position.
Price postures up.
#T3#
Price distracts Rice with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Price wants to control from the top but Rice keeps moving.
Price with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Price trying to control the position from guard on top but Rice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rice working a defensive guard here.
Price postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Price with a nice head shot there.
Rice tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rice is trying to keep Price in close.
Price scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rice not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Price stands up over Rice, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Price trying to control the position from guard on top but Rice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rice has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rice striking off his back but it's not causing Price any problems.
Price chips away with some ground and pound.
Price looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Price drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Price seems to have locked his on tight now - Rice screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Price, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Cruz Price!
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