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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Moss shoots in looking for a takedown. Skellebre tries to sprawl out of it but Moss keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Skellebre manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Moss backing away here, and Skellebre unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Moss changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Skellebre tries to avoid it but Moss manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Skellebre to the ground. Skellebre escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Moss closes this distance looking for a takedown but Skellebre circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darrion Moss. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Moss drives through with a takedown into Skellebre's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Moss with a flurry of punches that miss.
Moss in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Skellebre seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moss is looking to work some ground and pound but Skellebre has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skellebre pulls Moss in to control the position.
Skellebre working a defensive guard here.
Moss trying to control but Skellebre is working from the bottom. #T1#
Moss stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skellebre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moss throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Skellebre works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Moss trying to control but Skellebre is working from the bottom.
Moss chips away with some ground and pound.
Moss 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.
Moss throws a big elbow that misses.
Skellebre being controlled here, momentarily.
Skellebre really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Moss. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Moss is looking to pass into half guard but Skellebre pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Skellebre is in guard.#REVB##T2#
Moss seems keen to control Skellebre's posture.
Skellebre wants to control from the top but Moss keeps moving.
Moss bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Skellebre's guard. #REVR#
Skellebre trying to keep a closed guard but Moss is proving a slippery customer.
Moss not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Moss thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
Moss looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Skellebre is trying to keep Moss in close.
Skellebre is controlling Moss's posture.
Moss trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Skellebre being controlled here, momentarily.
Skellebre 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##T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Moss tries to roll over but Skellebre keeps him under control.
Skellebre is looking to stall here but Moss recovers full guard.
Moss has Skellebre pulled in close to control his posture.
Moss keeping moving, preventing Skellebre from controlling successfully.
Skellebre tries to free his leg and advance position but Moss is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moss trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Moss has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skellebre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darrion Moss dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Skellebre displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Moss. #TD2#
Skellebre throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Moss tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Skellebre is in Moss's guard.
Moss wants to sweep but no luck.
Moss controlling Skellebre's posture.
Moss tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moss seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Moss 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moss controlling Skellebre's posture.
Moss has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Skellebre has passed into side control.
#T1#
Moss wants to control but Skellebre postures up.
Moss controls the position for a moment.
Skellebre working away.
Skellebre lands a decent elbow from side control.
I wouldn't like to be where Moss is right now.
Moss is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Skellebre's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Moss trying to hold on to Skellebre's head to control him but Skellebre postures up.
#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.
Moss tries to roll over but Skellebre keeps him under control.
Moss makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Moss.
Skellebre tries to free his leg and advance position but Moss is retaining full guard.
Moss has Skellebre pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Moss has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Moss shoots in looking for a takedown but Skellebre manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Moss's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Skellebre gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Moss passes Skellebre's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Moss throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Skellebre is staying active underneath Moss, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Moss is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Moss throws a strike but Skellebre avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Moss trying to control the position from guard on top but Skellebre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moss postures up.
Moss wants to control from the top but Skellebre keeps moving.
Moss controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Martin Skellebre will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Moss has his takedown stuffed
and Skellebre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moss shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Skellebre but Skellebre pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Moss shoots in for a double leg but Skellebre sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darrion Moss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skellebre scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Moss with a poor takedown
and Skellebre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Moss shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Skellebre is trying to defend but Moss finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Skellebre is refusing to be controlled, as Moss sits in half guard.
Moss not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Skellebre is positioning himself well to prevent Moss advancing to mount. #SUB#
Moss is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Skellebre has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Moss missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Moss is trying to control the action in half guard but Skellebre is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Moss not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Moss drops an elbow to the side of Skellebre's head.
Skellebre wants to control but Moss is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Moss working Skellebre over with strikes.
Moss is trying to control the action in half guard but Skellebre is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Moss throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Moss wants to free his trapped foot but Skellebre is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Moss is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Moss controlling the action here.
Moss looks to land a strike but Skellebre avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Moss throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Skellebre works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Skellebre working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Moss.
Moss trying to control the position from guard on top but Skellebre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Moss instigates a clinch. #T3#
Skellebre is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Moss looking for a takedown.
Moss lands a right hand.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Moss drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Skellebre gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Skellebre has Moss pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Skellebre pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Moss tumbling to the mat - Skellebre dives into Moss's guard.
Moss wants to sweep here but Skellebre controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Moss is trying to keep Skellebre in close.
Skellebre trying to control but Moss is working from the bottom.
Skellebre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Moss wants to sweep here but Skellebre controlling him for the moment.
Moss seems keen to control Skellebre's posture.#SUB#
Moss is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Skellebre defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skellebre won't allow Moss to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Martin Skellebre.
I think Skellebre has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Skellebre!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2020 |
#R1#
Souza tries to clinch but Skellebre is having none of it.
A punch combination from Skellebre misses.
Souza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Skellebre is fending him off so far but Souza persists. Nope, Skellebre circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Souza gets a clinch.
Souza is trying to pull guard but Skellebre turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Souza is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Skellebre can't fight it off and eventually Souza manages to take the fight to the floor. Skellebre looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Skellebre is on top in guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skellebre stops Souza from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skellebre loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Souza can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Skellebre controls the pace.
Skellebre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Souza is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Souza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Souza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Skellebre controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Skellebre throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Souza works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Skellebre content to stall in guard here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Souza swats away the attempt to clinch by Skellebre.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Skellebre.
Skellebre pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Skellebre throws a series of punches but Souza avoids them all with ease.
Skellebre wants to clinch up but Souza keeps it at a distance.
Souza shoots for a double leg takedown but Skellebre sprawls well. He's pushed Souza's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Martin Skellebre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Souza.
Souza misses with a takedown attempt - Skellebre sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Souza tries to clinch but Skellebre moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Souza. #T4#
Skellebre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Souza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Skellebre throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Skellebre throws a series of punches but Souza avoids them all with ease.
Souza with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Skellebre to counter with a crisp jab.
Souza dives in and grabs Skellebre's left leg, looking for a takedown. Skellebre pushes down on Souza's head and hops out.#TD#
Skellebre scores with a takedown into Souza's guard.
Souza is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Skellebre dives into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REVB#
Skellebre controls the position from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Skellebre dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Skellebre sizes up Souza with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD2#
Souza decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Skellebre wants to control but Souza is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Skellebre is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skellebre is trying to get back to full guard.
Souza sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Souza is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Skellebre to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Skellebre pulls Souza in close to prevent any damage.
Souza stopping the sweep attempt from Skellebre.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Skellebre wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Skellebre scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Souza.
Skellebre scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Souza doesn't seem bothered though.
Souza throws a head kick that misses
and Skellebre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Souza tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Skellebre counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Skellebre shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Souza eats them both and turns towards Skellebre to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Souza shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Skellebre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Skellebre moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Martin Skellebre is winning the standup battle so far.
A solid leg kick lands there for Skellebre.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Souza is defended easily by Skellebre.
Martin Skellebre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Souza.
Skellebre scores with a head kick. Souza tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T4#
Souza misses with a takedown attempt
and Skellebre counters with a series of strikes. Souza will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Souza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Skellebre seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Skellebre lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Souza shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Skellebre defends it nicely.
Skellebre throws a big counter combination but Souza scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Skellebre looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Souza is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Skellebre defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Souza.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Skellebre dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Skellebre lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL2#
Souza has closed the distance and engaged Skellebre in a clinch.
Souza wants to take the fight to the mat but Skellebre manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Souza has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Skellebre is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Souza managing to block the knees to the body from Skellebre.
Skellebre stalls.
Skellebre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Souza can do to turn this around?
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Skellebre takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Skellebre avoids it.
Skellebre trying to stall but Souza improves his position.
Souza jumps guard but Skellebre turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Martin Skellebre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Souza.#T1#
Skellebre pressing his opponent against the cage.
Skellebre is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Martin Skellebre.
Souza tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Skellebre defends well and Souza ends up having to push Skellebre into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Souza with a poor takedown #CL#
and Skellebre counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Skellebre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Souza fails to land the takedown.
Skellebre throws a big counter combination but Souza scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Skellebre connects with a body shot that sends Souza's belly button to the back.#T2#
Souza tries to clinch up but Skellebre circles away and keeps his distance.
Skellebre is looking to clinch but Souza is avoiding it.
Souza doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Martin Skellebre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Skellebre delivers a nice body kick.
Skellebre leaves Souza with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Souza looks to move away, Skellebre throws a big counter combo but Souza just gets out of the way.
Souza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Souza tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Skellebre swivels and escapes.
Souza misses with a takedown
and Skellebre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Skellebre lands a front kick.#T3#
Souza has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Souza there as he acknowledges the shot.
Skellebre looks to land a body kick but Souza moved away.
Souza shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Skellebre pinned against the cage. Skellebre gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Souza with a poor takedown
and Skellebre counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD#
Skellebre manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Souza on his heels. He'll look to pass Souza's guard now, I'm sure.
Skellebre controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Skellebre postures up and lands a big shot to Souza's brow.
Skellebre content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Skellebre seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Souza for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Souza isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Skellebre stacks Souza 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 Skellebre!
Ronaldo Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martin Skellebre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Skellebre moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Skellebre showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Skellebre has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Skellebre!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 04, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Thomson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Skellebre won't allow Thomson to pass to mount.
Skellebre on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Skellebre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Skellebre has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thomson is working away from the top position though.
Thomson wants to free his trapped foot but Skellebre is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Skellebre wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Thomson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Skellebre is just riding it out for now. Thomson eventually gives up the hold.
Thomson sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Skellebre is not content to let Thomson control the position.
Thomson stalling.
Skellebre is not content to let Thomson control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Skellebre stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Skellebre wants it to stay on the feet.
Thomson dives in and grabs Skellebre's left leg, looking for a takedown. Skellebre pushes down on Thomson's head and hops out.
Skellebre follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Skellebre feints a jab promting Thomson to slip. Skellebre then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Thomson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Darren Thomson has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thomson is defended easily by Skellebre.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Thomson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skellebre closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Skellebre lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T3#
Thomson has his takedown stuffed
and Skellebre counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Thomson is rocked!
Skellebre connects with a nice cross there... Thomson is looking wobbly and Skellebre recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Thomson to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Skellebre jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Martin Skellebre!
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