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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 22, 2019 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL#
Spence clinches up against the cage.
Gunn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Spence gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gunn looking for a takedown.
Gunn is trying to drag Spence to the mat but Spence just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Reynaldo Spence has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Gunn.
Spence has Gunn pushed against the cage.#TD#
Spence jumps into guard, dragging Gunn to the mat.
Spence really is a fat lump.
Gunn prevents Spence from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spence throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
Gunn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gunn trying to control but Spence is working from the bottom.
Gunn advances position into side control!#T1#
Spence struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Gunn is trying to get an arm triangle but Spence is defending well.
Spence is looking to regain half guard here but Gunn keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Gunn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Spence knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Spence tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gunn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Gunn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Spence tries to buck Gunn off but Gunn is having none of it.
Gunn working the head and body with strikes.
Spence tries to escape but Gunn is in control. #T2##SUB2#
Gunn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Gunn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Spence, who protects the arm well.
Spence is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Spence gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Spence works his way to full guard. Good work.
Spence wants to get back to his feet but Gunn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gunn wants to control from the top but Spence keeps moving.
Gunn prevents Spence from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Spence keeping full guard, as Gunn tries to pass.
Spence lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spence stays in close to Gunn's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Gunn has his foot on Spence's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spence works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Spence drops back looking for a leg! Gunn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gunn manages to kick Spence off! Spence jumps back into Gunn's guard.
Spence scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Gunn looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Gunn has his foot on Spence's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spence works his way back into a safe position though.
Gunn looks winded!
Gunn keeping moving, preventing Spence from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gunn working for a triangle but Spence defends it easily.
Spence postures up and lands a big shot to Gunn's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tommy Gunn will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Gunn closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Spence to the mat! Spence manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Gunn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Spence is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Spence keeping full guard, as Gunn tries to pass.
Spence wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gunn is now in half guard. #ES#
Spence kicks Gunn off and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunn fails to land the takedown.#T1##CL#
Spence closes the distance and pushes Gunn back into the cage.#TD#
Spence ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Spence no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Spence manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gunn manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Gunn trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Gunn trying to keep a closed guard but Spence is proving a slippery customer.
Spence wants to control from the top but Gunn keeps moving. #T2##SUB2#
Gunn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Spence landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Spence 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.
Gunn looking for a sweep. Not yet Gunn, not yet.
Gunn throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#T3#
Gunn 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##ES#
Spence manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Gunn keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC#
Spence breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gunn dives in and grabs Spence's left leg, looking for a takedown. Spence pushes down on Gunn's head and hops out.#CL#
Spence clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Spence ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Spence no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Spence trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB#
Spence looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Reynaldo Spence overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gunn won't allow Spence to sweep him here. #T4#
Gunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Spence is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gunn is pushing down on Spence's leg trying to pass to half guard. Spence is fighting to maintain full guard but Gunn has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Gunn is working for a submission of some sort.
Gunn passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Spence!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spence is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reynaldo Spence dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL#
Spence gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gunn jumps guard but Spence turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Spence breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Spence gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunn tries for a takedown but Spence manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Spence breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Gunn gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Gunn kicks Spence off and gets to his feet. #T1##CL#
Spence has taken the fight to the clinch.
Spence struggles to land a body shot inside as Gunn controls his hands.
Gunn swings wildly with an uppercut but Spence uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gunn has Spence pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Spence manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Reynaldo Spence has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Gunn.#BC#
Spence breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Nice sprawl there from Spence as Gunn shoots in.#TD#
Spence darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Spence trying to control the action but Gunn is working from the bottom.
Spence is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gunn can do to turn this around?
Gunn is trying to stand up here but Spence is controlling him well. #T3##SUB2#
Gunn actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Spence is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gunn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Spence's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Spence's back!
Spence turns into Gunn and is now in his guard.
Spence wants to control from the top but Gunn keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gunn trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB2#
Gunn is looking for a triangle but Spence pushes his legs off easily.
#SU#
Spence gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T4##CL2#
Gunn closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Spence manages to break the clinch.
Gunn shoots in for a double leg but Spence sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Spence throws a lazy right hand but Gunn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice takedown defense from Spence. No joy for Gunn on that attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reynaldo Spence showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Spence 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reynaldo Spence!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Curry tries to keep at a distance but Gunn has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Curry has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gunn clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Gunn tries to escape but Curry has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gunn breaks Curry's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Gunn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gunn wants to control from the top but Curry keeps moving.
Curry will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gunn wanted to stand there but Curry had control of the position. #SU2#
Gunn gets to his feet - Curry follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Gunn rushes Curry and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Curry has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gunn clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES2#
Gunn manages to escape to his feet. #T1#
Curry really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL#
Curry closes the distance and pushes Gunn back into the cage.#TD#
Curry jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Curry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gunn works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Gunn is trying to work for a kimura but Curry is defending well.
Curry flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T2#
Gunn is looking to take a break and control but Curry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Curry throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Gunn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Curry knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SU2#
Gunn decides to stand up. #TD#
Curry bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunn is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Curry working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gunn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Curry wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Gunn sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gunn throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Curry is taking a breather. Gunn says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gunn trying to hold on to Curry's head to control him but Curry postures up.
Gunn is looking to escape.
Curry is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gunn gets back to full guard.
Gunn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Curry controls the pace.
Curry seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gunn for as long as he can get away with.
Gunn throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Gunn shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Gunn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Gunn shoots in looking for a takedown. Curry tries to sprawl out of it but Gunn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Curry manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Curry throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gunn tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Curry is in Gunn's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunn thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T1#
Gunn doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Gunn wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Curry 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.
Tommy Gunn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gunn trying to strike off his back.
Curry throws a big elbow that misses.
Curry engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Curry postures up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gunn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Curry shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Curry showed some decent athleticism there. #ES2#
Gunn has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Curry is on him like a limpet, forcing Gunn back against the cage.#T2#
Gunn wants a takedown but no success here.
Curry struggles to land a body shot inside as Gunn controls his hands.
#BC#
Curry breaks the clinch.
Gunn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Curry avoids it really well and circles away.
Olen Curry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Gunn.#T3##TD#
Curry closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Curry lands in his opponent's guard.
Gunn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Curry postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gunn is on top in guard.
#REVB##T4##SUB#
Curry working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gunn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gunn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Curry has his foot on Gunn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gunn works his way back into a safe position though.
Curry trying to keep a closed guard but Gunn is proving a slippery customer.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gunn's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Curry keeping moving, preventing Gunn from controlling successfully.
Curry trying to keep a closed guard but Gunn is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curry bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gunn's guard. #REVR#
Gunn trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
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 Olen Curry 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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Curry scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
Gunn throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD2#
Curry gets caught napping as Gunn dives in and scores a takedown. Curry manages to retain guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Gunn 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.
Curry throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#SUB2#
Gunn postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Curry is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gunn, into his guard. #REVR#
Curry is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Gunn striking off his back, scoring a few points. #SUB2#
Gunn looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Curry has picked Gunn up and slammed him! Gunn can't keep hold of the triangle and Curry manages to pass to side control!
Gunn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gunn is still trying to improve position.
Gunn is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Check out the look on Curry's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#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.#SUB#
Curry thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Curry tries for a kimura but Gunn is defending well. #SUB#
Curry tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Curry has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gunn wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T3#
Gunn tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Curry trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gunn is looking to get to half guard.
Curry landing strikes from the mount.
Curry looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gunn tries to reverse the position but Curry maintains control.#T4#
Curry blocks Gunn's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Gunn tries to improve his position but instead Curry has taken his back!
Gunn is trying to stand back up.
You can see the frustration on Gunn's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gunn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Curry has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gunn has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Gunn grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olen Curry showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Curry 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olen Curry!
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