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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Christensen clinches up with Slice and pushes him back against the cage.
Slice misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Christensen.
#TD2#
Slice pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Christensen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Christensen 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.
Slice preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Christensen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Christensen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Slice looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Slice wants to stand and escape but Christensen is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Slice has an active guard here but Christensen has managed to pass into half guard.
#SU#
Christensen decides to return to a standing position. #T1##TD2#
Slice drives through with a takedown into Christensen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Slice pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Christensen is keeping the position for now.
Christensen wants to sweep here but Slice controlling him for the moment.
Slice is looking to work some ground and pound but Christensen has wrist control.#ES#
Christensen is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD2#
Slice lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Christensen wants to improve his position but Slice is controlling well.
#ES#
Christensen has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Slice is on him like a limpet, forcing Christensen back against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Slice lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Slice looks winded!
Christensen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Christensen 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.
Slice prevents Christensen from getting back to his feet.
Christensen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Slice has momentary wrist control but Christensen slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Christensen connects with a couple of short punches.
Slice throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Slice trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Slice throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Christensen escapes and throws Slice's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Slice is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Christensen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Slice is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Slice tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Christensen easily slips into full mount! #T4##SUB#
Christensen is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Slice to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Slice shrugs it off.
The referee warns Slice that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Christensen landing strikes from the mount.
Slice wants to hold on but Christensen pushes him away.#SUB#
Christensen is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Christensen extends the arm and Slice is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Erasmo Christensen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 09, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Ladd closes the distance and clinches.
Ladd throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Christensen blocks it with crossed arms.
Christensen jumps guard but Ladd turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Christensen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Ladd drags the fight down to the ground.
Ladd should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ladd not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Christensen preventing the sweep.
Ladd is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Ladd looking to hit a scissor sweep but Christensen is one step ahead there.
Ladd throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ladd wants to stand but Christensen is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick from Christensen lands but Ladd takes it in his stride.
A head kick misses from Christensen. #CL2#
Ladd clinches up with Christensen and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Christensen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erasmo Christensen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Ladd jumps into guard, dragging Christensen to the mat.
Christensen won't allow Ladd to sweep him here.
Ladd pulls Christensen in close to prevent any damage.
Ladd tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Ladd looking for a guillotine here but Christensen defends easily.
Ladd looking to control but Christensen passes into half guard.
#T3#
Ladd keeping control of the position.
Ladd's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ladd is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Christensen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Christensen's back!#T4#
Ladd controls the action.
A lull in the action here.
Ladd looking to hold on to the position here but Christensen rolls and ends up regaining guard.
#SUB#
Christensen looking for subs off his back but Ladd has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ladd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Christensen keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Ladd dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Ladd shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SU2#
Ladd stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Ladd closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ladd trying to control the position but Christensen is working away.
The ground and pound from Ladd seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ladd wants to control for a moment but Christensen uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Ladd trying to control from Christensen's half guard. Christensen has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T1#
Ladd stands and throws Christensen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ladd tries to advance position but instead Christensen slips a leg back in to half guard.
Ladd is looking to take a break and control but Christensen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Christensen is trying to get back to full guard.
Ladd wants to pass to mount but Christensen is defending the position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Christensen looking for submissions off his back.
Ladd not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ladd is looking to advance position but Christensen won't allow it.
Christensen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Christensen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Ladd is looking to take a break and control but Christensen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Christensen pushes Ladd off looking to stand but Ladd dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christensen missing with punches from the bottom.
Titus Ladd has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ladd trying to control the action but Christensen is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Christensen tries for a takedown but Ladd sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Ladd looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Christensen!
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ladd. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ladd postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#T4#
Christensen is trying to improve his position.
Ladd has control of an arm but Christensen manages to advance to Ladd's back!
Ladd is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Christensen avoiding Ladd 's attempts to control his hands.
Christensen looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ladd is trying to get back to his feet but Christensen has full control of the position and if anything, Ladd has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Ladd trying to control the hands but Christensen won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Titus Ladd will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Christensen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Ladd rushes Christensen and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Christensen pulls guard.
Ladd with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ladd throws a big right hand that misses.
Christensen throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Christensen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christensen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ladd manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Ladd is trying to control the position but Christensen postures up.
Christensen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1##ES2#
Ladd pushes Christensen off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD2#
Ladd bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SU2#
Ladd has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Erasmo Christensen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Christensen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2#
It looks like Erasmo Christensen has been cut.
Ladd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Ladd changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Christensen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ladd is trying to ground and pound but Christensen uses the momentary lack of control by Ladd to regain half guard.
Ladd missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Christensen wants to get back to full guard.
Christensen wants to control but Ladd is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Christensen flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ladd is trying to control the action in half guard but Christensen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Christensen wants to improve his position but Ladd is controlling well.
Ladd throws a strike but Christensen avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Christensen looking to control.
#T3#
Ladd stopping the sweep attempt from Christensen.
Ladd advances to half guard.
Ladd not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Christensen wants to improve his position but Ladd is controlling well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Christensen tries to kick Ladd off but Ladd keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ladd throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Christensen tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Ladd manages to move to mount!
#T4#
Christensen swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Ladd looking to ground and pound but Christensen is blocking nicely.
Ladd controlling the pace for now.
Ladd prevents Christensen from getting the reversal.
Erasmo Christensen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Titus Ladd is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Titus Ladd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ladd 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Titus Ladd!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Christensen has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Christensen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#CL2#
Jones has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Christensen pulls guard successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones wants to get up but he can't break Christensen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Jones wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Christensen's closed guard. He's half up but Christensen has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Christensen pivots and extends the arm, Jones falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Christensen! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Erasmo Christensen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Ruiz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#TD2#
Ruiz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Christensen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ruiz is in Christensen's guard.
Ruiz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Christensen wants to control the position but Ruiz says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Christensen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Christensen.#SUB2#
Ruiz 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.
Ruiz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Christensen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Christensen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ruiz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ruiz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Ruiz won't allow Christensen to sweep him here.
Ruiz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ruiz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ruiz is looking to work some ground and pound but Christensen has wrist control.
Christensen wants to sweep here but Ruiz controlling him for the moment.
Ruiz stays in close to Christensen's body and controls the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Christensen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ruiz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Ruiz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Christensen's half guard.
Christensen is not content to let Ruiz control the position.#T3#
Ruiz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nice strikes from Ruiz there.
Ruiz moves into full mount! Christensen won't be happy about that!
Ruiz content just to control the position here.
Ruiz trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Christensen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ruiz stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ruiz is just content to waste time from the top position. Christensen takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruiz Ruiz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Ruiz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ruiz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Christensen keeps working.
Christensen misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Ruiz Ruiz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Christensen trying to remain calm as Ruiz controls from the top position.
Christensen is trying to control Ruiz's posture but Ruiz avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christensen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ruiz's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruiz wants to pass the guard but Christensen is defending well. #T1#
Christensen wants to get back to full guard.
Ruiz trying to control the pace.
Ruiz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Christensen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Ruiz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Christensen is looking for a sweep. Ruiz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ruiz is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Ruiz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ruiz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ruiz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Ruiz tries to stand but Christensen is controlling from the bottom.
Ruiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Christensen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Christensen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Christensen is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ruiz Ruiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Ruiz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Christensen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ruiz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Ruiz is controlling the pace.
Christensen is refusing to be controlled, as Ruiz sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Christensen is defending against the submission attempts here by Ruiz.
Ruiz is breathing heavily.
Christensen moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruiz Ruiz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Ruiz misses with a shot to the body #TD#
so Christensen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ruiz wants to get back to his feet but Christensen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ruiz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Christensen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ruiz is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Ruiz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1##SUB2#
Ruiz looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Christensen has picked Ruiz up and slammed him! Ruiz can't keep hold of the triangle and Christensen manages to pass to side control!
Ruiz is trying to work for a sweep but Christensen has mounted him!
Ruiz has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.#SUB#
Ruiz is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Christensen gets his way!
Ruiz tries to roll but Christensen sticks to his back.
#T2#
Christensen not allowing Ruiz to control his hands. #SUB#
Christensen is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ruiz is defending well though. Christensen let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Christensen looking to break Ruiz's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ruiz remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Christensen will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Ruiz just trying to survive but Christensen is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ruiz turns into Christensen and is now in his guard.
Christensen keeping moving, preventing Ruiz from controlling successfully.
Ruiz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Ruiz sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Christensen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ruiz is aware though and is defending well.
Ruiz connects with a couple of short punches.
Ruiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Christensen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruiz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Christensen is keeping the position for now.
Ruiz forces his way into half guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ruiz is trying to control the action in half guard but Christensen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Christensen tries to kick Ruiz off but Ruiz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Christensen manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Christensen working for a triangle but Ruiz defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Christensen wants to stand up but Ruiz is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erasmo Christensen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ruiz 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruiz Ruiz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 19, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Christensen instigates a clinch.
Christensen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cascio manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#TD2#
Cascio drags the fight down to the ground.
Cascio is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Cascio not doing much here.
Christensen is trying to get back to full guard.
Cascio should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cascio in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christensen is looking for a sweep. Cascio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cascio controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Cascio is trying to work for a kimura but Christensen is defending well.
Cascio keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#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.
Christensen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cascio is working away from the top position though.
Christensen is looking for a sweep. Cascio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Christensen manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cascio looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD2#
Cascio looking to score a takedown here. Christensen is defending well but Cascio drives through and ends up in Christensen's guard.
Christensen throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Christensen trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Cascio not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cascio chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Christensen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cascio manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Cascio throws his legs up looking for a submission but Christensen uses it to pass to side control.
Cascio is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cascio regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Cascio has his foot on Christensen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Christensen works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Christensen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cascio's guard.
Christensen throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Cascio dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Cascio has eaten all the pies!
Cascio has Christensen pressed against the cage, preventing Christensen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Cascio breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Cascio scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cascio just content to control the position.
Cascio taking a break here but Christensen is having none of it and regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cascio is controlling the pace.
#T1#
Christensen is looking to escape.
Christensen is looking to improve his position.
Cascio trying to mount his opponent but Christensen defends it. #SUB2#
Cascio wants to work for an arm triangle but Christensen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Joshua Cascio has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fighters are battling for position here. Christensen manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Christensen looking for a sweep. Not yet Christensen, not yet.
Cascio wants to pass the guard but Christensen is keeping the position.
Cascio stopping the sweep attempt from Christensen.
Cascio is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Cascio closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Cascio drags the fight down to the ground.
#T3#
Cascio trying to control the position.
Cascio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Christensen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cascio has Christensen pulled in close to control his posture.
Christensen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cascio is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB#
Christensen looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Christensen wants to control but Cascio is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cascio working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cascio scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Christensen is defending against the submission attempts here by Cascio.
Christensen pushes Cascio off looking to stand but Cascio dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Cascio 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#
A head kick misses from Christensen. #TD2#
Cascio drives through with a takedown into Christensen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Christensen wants to stand up but Cascio is controlling him.
Cascio wants to control from the top but Christensen keeps moving.
Cascio is working Christensen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Christensen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cascio stacks Christensen 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 Cascio!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T1#
Cascio wants to control but Christensen is keeping him busy.
Cascio scoring with punches from side control.
Cascio cracks Christensen with a big right hand but Christensen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Cascio takes a little break here. Christensen wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Christensen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cascio tries to stand and escape but Christensen is controlling the position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Christensen wants to improve his position but Cascio is controlling well.
Cascio sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Christensen defending well though.
Cascio is looking to take a break and control but Christensen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Christensen actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Christensen is defending against the submission attempts here by Cascio.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A combination from Cascio does no damage. #T3##TD2#
Cascio shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cascio was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cascio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cascio taking a breather here.
Christensen prevents Cascio from improving position.
Christensen gets back to half guard.
Christensen looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T4#
Cascio prevents Christensen from improving his position.
Christensen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cascio stops Christensen from standing up.
Cascio wants to stand but Christensen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Christensen being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Erasmo Christensen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joshua Cascio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cascio throws a body kick that misses
and Christensen counters with a one-two to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joshua Cascio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cascio 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joshua Cascio!
Joshua Cascio bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 30, 2019 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Christensen.
Steele with the counter takedown but Christensen avoids it easily.#TD2#
Christensen tries to sprawl but Steele drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Steele wants to stand up but Christensen is controlling the position.
Steele controlling the action here.
Christensen is trying to stand back up but Steele is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christensen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Christensen is working hard here to advance position.
Christensen trying to hold on to Steele's head to control him but Steele postures up.
Steele is controlling the pace.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Christensen misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Steele decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Christensen's guard.
Steele is stalling in the full guard.
Steele distracts Christensen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Steele's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Christensen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steele doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steele manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Christensen wants to get back to his feet but Steele is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Christensen 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.#T3#
Steele with a nice head shot there.
Christensen keeping moving, preventing Steele from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christensen is trying to control the position but Steele postures up.
Steele trying to control the position from guard on top but Christensen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Garett Steele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Steele drives through with a takedown into guard.
Steele showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Christensen wants to improve his position but instead Steele has moved into half guard.
Christensen punching from the bottom.
It looks like Steele is going to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steele is nestled in close to Christensen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garett Steele dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Christensen. Those never looked like landing.
Steele is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Christensen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Steele. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#TD2#
Steele gets the takedown into side control.
Christensen bucks up and tries to throw Steele off but instead Steele has got his back!
Steele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Will Steele go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Christensen is in bad spot here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christensen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Steele controlling the action here. #T1#
Christensen wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Steele is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Christensen is looking to improve his position.
#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.
Christensen is trying to stand back up but Steele is controlling him
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Steele connects with a nice short shot to Christensen's temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Erasmo Christensen has been cut.#SUB2#
Steele seems to be working for a kimura but Christensen defends the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Steele in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Steele in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Christensen tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Steele!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Garett Steele!
After winning the bout, Garett Steele thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Hambone moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Hambone lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Christensen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hambone is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Christensen tries to kick Hambone off but Hambone keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hambone not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christensen is looking for a sweep. Hambone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Christensen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Christensen.#T1#
Hambone is standing up over Christensen. Christensen looks to escape but Hambone dives into side control.
Christensen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hambone gets full guard.
Christensen chips away with some ground and pound.
Hambone managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Hambone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Christensen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Christensen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Hambone is trying to control the position but Christensen postures up.
Hambone trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hambone has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Christensen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hambone wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hambone has his foot on Christensen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Christensen works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Hambone managing to control the position.
Christensen preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Christensen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hambone pinned against the cage. Hambone gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Hambone shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Christensen napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T4#
Christensen regains half guard.
Hambone trying to control the action but Christensen is working from the bottom.
Hambone wants to pass the guard but Christensen is defending well.
Hambone tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hambone perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Barry Hambone will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Christensen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#TD#
Christensen looking to score a takedown here. Hambone is defending well but Christensen drives through and ends up in Hambone's guard.
Christensen is in close to Hambone's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Christensen preventing the sweep.
Hambone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Christensen lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hambone is looking for a triangle but Christensen pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Christensen is sitting in close to Hambone's body. Hambone has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Christensen is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Christensen is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Hambone.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Barry Hambone!
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