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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 41
Date: Jun 12, 2016 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Harrison misses its intended target. #CL2#
Israelov rushes Harrison and presses him up against the cage.
Harrison is trying to break free.
Israelov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harrison prevents a body shot from Israelov.
Harrison blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Israelov misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Harrison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harrison throws a series of punches but Israelov avoids them all with ease.
Nice cross by Harrison.
Harrison throws a lazy right hand but Israelov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Israelov moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harrison.
Israelov misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Israelov.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Harrison prevents a body shot from Israelov.
Harrison lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Harrison pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harrison wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
I was talking to Harrison's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Harrison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harrison lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Israelov fails to land.
Israelov scores with a shot to the side of Harrison's head.
Harrison misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Harrison manages to break the clinch.
Harrison takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big left from Israelov misses.
Israelov tries to bum rush Harrison with a series of wild strikes but Harrison uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Harrison uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Israelov missing with a left hand there. Harrison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Israelov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Harrison throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Harrison fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Israelov on the side of the head.#CL2#
Israelov has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Israelov as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Israelov fails to land.
Israelov lands a nice shot to the body.
Harrison is trying to push Israelov away but Israelov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
Harrison lands a nice uppercut.
Israelov keeps control of Harrison as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Israelov.
Harrison pressing his opponent against the cage.
Israelov is working Harrison over against the cage.
Israelov lands a hook that snaps the head of Harrison backwards.
Israelov misses with some punches.
Harrison misses with the head strike.
Harrison takes a shot to the head.
Israelov lands a hook that snaps the head of Harrison backwards.
Israelov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Harrison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harrison lands with a cross.
Israelov staying out of range there.#CL2#
Israelov instigates a clinch.
Israelov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
Harrison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Israelov blocks an uppercut.
Israelov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Israelov throws a head punch that misses.
Harrison throws a head punch that misses.
Harrison throws a head punch that misses.
Israelov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Harrison.#BC#
Harrison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Israelov lands with a straight right. Harrison didn't see that one coming.
Israelov misses with a left hand
and Harrison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Israelov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Harrison keeps the fight on the outside.
Harrison fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jim Harrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Israelov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Harrison misses with a straight left.
Israelov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Israelov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harrison.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harrison takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Harrison takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Harrison lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Israelov circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Israelov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Israelov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harrison letting Israelov take a breather here.
Israelov throws a punch but it's blocked by Harrison.
Harrison lands a hook that snaps the head of Israelov backwards.
Harrison throws a head punch that misses.
Israelov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Israelov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Israelov tries to throw a body punch but Harrison avoids it by throwing Israelov back against the cage.
Israelov struggles to land a body shot inside as Harrison controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Israelov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Israelov tries to throw a body punch but Harrison avoids it by throwing Israelov back against the cage.
Israelov misses with a punch to the body.
Israelov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Harrison backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ephraim Israelov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Israelov takes a swing at Harrison's ribcage but misses.
Harrison gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A big left from Harrison misses.
Harrison is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Harrison misses with a jab, cross combination.
Harrison rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Israelov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Harrison scores with a body shot.
Harrison fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Harrison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Harrison tries to keep at a distance but Israelov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Israelov blocks an uppercut.
Israelov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Harrison backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harrison.
Harrison blocks a body shot from Israelov.
Israelov blocking some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Harrison's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Israelov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harrison's elbow.
Israelov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Harrison backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Israelov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Harrison fails to land.
Harrison doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harrison throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Israelov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Israelov.
Harrison misses with a punch on the inside.
Israelov misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Harrison.
Harrison swings wildly with an uppercut but Israelov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Israelov takes a shot to the head.
Harrison misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Israelov.
Harrison blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Israelov.
Nice body punch from Israelov - that landed with a thud.
Harrison goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Israelov misses with some punches.
#T2#
Israelov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harrison lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Harrison tries to throw a body punch but Israelov avoids it by throwing Harrison back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Israelov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harrison blocking some punches.
Ephraim Israelov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Harrison lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Israelov.
Israelov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Israelov.
Harrison creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Israelov misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Israelov.
Israelov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Israelov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Israelov.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Israelov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harrison's elbow. #BC#
Harrison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jim Harrison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3##CL2#
Israelov clinches with his opponent.
Harrison swings wildly with an uppercut but Israelov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harrison takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Israelov.
Harrison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Israelov's elbow.
Israelov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Israelov has a couple of punches blocked by Harrison.
A hook to the body from Harrison.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Israelov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Israelov.
Israelov tries to throw a body punch but Harrison avoids it by throwing Israelov back against the cage.
Harrison tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Israelov prevents a body shot from Harrison.
Israelov throws a punch but it's blocked by Harrison.
Israelov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harrison blocks a body shot from Israelov. #T4#
Harrison lands a shoulder strike.
Israelov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Harrison misses with a punch on the inside.
Harrison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Israelov lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Israelov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harrison is trying to break the clinch but Israelov is controlling him.
Israelov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harrison is trying to force a seperation but Israelov has the dominant position.
Israelov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Israelov.
Harrison is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Israelov is keeping busy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Israelov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Israelov misses with some punches.
Israelov working aggressively here.
Israelov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ephraim Israelov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Israelov throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Israelov rushes Harrison and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Harrison blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Israelov misses with some punches.
Harrison struggles to land a body shot inside as Israelov controls his hands.
Harrison throws a punch but it's blocked by Israelov.
Harrison misses with an elbow over the top.
Israelov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Israelov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Israelov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Israelov lands a shoulder strike.
Harrison misses with a punch on the inside.
Israelov lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harrison misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harrison is working Israelov over against the cage.
Israelov pushes Harrison back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Israelov scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Israelov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harrisons head.
Harrison misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Harrison on the inside.
Harrison throws a punch but it's blocked by Israelov.
Harrison throws a head punch that misses.
Harrison wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Israelov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Harrison is leaning against Israelov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Israelov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Israelov.
Still in the clinch, Israelov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Israelov tries to throw a body punch but Harrison avoids it by throwing Israelov back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Israelov.
Israelov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC#
Harrison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Israelov darts in and clinches Harrison up against the cage.
Israelov blocking some punches.
Harrison working aggressively here.
Israelov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Israelov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
Harrison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harrison is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Israelov is defending well for now.
Harrison misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harrison missing with knees to the body.
Israelov swings wildly with an uppercut but Harrison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harrison tries to circle away but Israelov has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Israelov fails to land.
Israelov throws a punch but it's blocked by Harrison.
Harrison throws an elbow but it misses.
A short body shot lands from Israelov as the two fighters clinch.
Israelov lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Israelov on the inside.
Israelov lands an uppercut.
Harrison with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Israelov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Harrison lands with a left to the head.
Israelov lands an uppercut.
Israelov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Israelov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Israelov misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Israelov.
Israelov lands an uppercut.
Israelov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harrison wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ephraim Israelov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Israelov working aggressively here.
Israelov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Israelov prevents a body shot from Harrison.
Harrison is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Harrison tries to break the clinch but Israelov is controlling the position. #T4#
Harrison misses with the head strike.
Israelov prevents Harrison from breaking the clinch.
Harrison lands with a light punch inside.
Israelov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harrison lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Israelov letting Harrison take a breather here.
Jim Harrison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harrison looking to throw knees to the head but Israelov is blocking nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Israelov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Israelov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Israelov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harrison tries to break free but Israelov pushes him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ephraim Israelov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Israelov 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ephraim Israelov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Dash misses with a few strikes there.
Dash throws a sloppy head kick and Knee moves out of range easily.
Dash avoids the head kick by Knee.
Knee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dash has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
An inside leg kick lands from Knee.
Dash throws a sloppy head kick and Knee moves out of range easily.
Knee connects with an inside leg kick.
Dash moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dash tries to bum rush Knee with a series of wild strikes but Knee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Knee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dash throws a series of strikes that have Knee backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knee takes a swing at Dash's ribcage but misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Knee thumps Dash with a low kick.
Knee throws a head kick but Dash moves out of range.
Dash throws a head kick that misses.
Dash pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dash was well out of range. Poor timing from Knee.
Dash throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dash tries to bum rush Knee with a series of wild strikes but Knee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Knee feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dash's calf.
Knee avoids the head kick by Dash.
Dash looks winded!
Dash has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Knee.
Knee lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T1#
Knee lands a head kick. Dash smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Knee jabs at Dash's body.
Dash pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dash walks forward, straight into a front kick from Knee.
Knee scores with a head kick.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Knee! Dash is out on his feet! Knee rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Dash is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Dash is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Left Knee!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Magufuli keeps the fight on the outside.
Israelov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Magufuli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Magufuli throws a sloppy body shot
#CL#
and Israelov counters by clinching up.
Magufuli throws a head punch that misses.
Magufuli can't find room to land a body shot as Israelov controls the action.
Israelov pushes Magufuli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Magufuli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Israelov moves in looking to clinch but Magufuli pushes him off.
Magufuli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Israelov throws a body punch but Magufuli moves out of range.
Magufuli takes a jab right on the kisser.
Israelov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Israelov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magufuli.
Magufuli lands a head shot.
Magufuli lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magufuli cracks Israelov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC2#
Israelov is rocked!
Israelov walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Magufuli swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kassim Magufuli!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Machine throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Edgar was covering up waiting for the punch and Machine finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Edgar pushes Machine off and scrambles back to his feet.
Edgar throws a right and a left that Machine avoids nicely.
Machine shoots in and drives through. Edgar sprawls well.
Machine shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Edgar sprawls well. Edgar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Machine gets slowly back to his feet.
Edgar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Machine closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edgar taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Edgar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Edgar working aggressively here.
Edgar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machine prevents a body shot from Edgar. #T1#
Edgar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Machine.
Frankie Edgar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of War Machine.
Edgar can't find room to land a body shot as Machine controls the action.
Edgar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machine prevents a body shot from Edgar.
Machine blocks an uppercut.
Edgar can't find room to land a body shot as Machine controls the action.
Edgar wants to break free but Machine has control.
Edgar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Edgar misses with a punch to the body.
Edgar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Machine has him pressed against the cage.
Edgar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machine's elbow. #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.
Edgar misses with the head strike.
Edgar misses with a body punch.
Machine looking for a takedown.
Edgar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Edgar can't find room to land a body shot as Machine controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Edgar fails to land.
Edgar misses with a body punch.
#TD2#
Machine is trying to trip Edgar. He has hold of a leg but Edgar is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Machine persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Edgar wants to stand but Machine is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Machine drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Machine jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Machine stands and throws Edgar's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Machine goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Edgar has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Machine but great work by Edgar.
Machine is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3#
Edgar creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Machine sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Machine is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Edgar is controlling him well.#ES2#
Machine bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Edgar looks to land a combination but Machine avoids it well.
Machine feints the counter takedown.
Machine fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Edgar avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Machine shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Edgar is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Machine is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Edgar tries to roll over but Machine keeps him under control.#T4##SUB2#
Machine is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Machine is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Machine tries to pass to full mount but Edgar defends it. #SUB2#
Machine is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Machine is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Machine looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Edgar dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Machine fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Machine is trying hard to land a takedown here. Edgar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Machine has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nice uppercut there from Edgar.
A nice combination there by Machine.
Machine shoots in for a takedown but Edgar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Frankie Edgar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of War Machine.
Edgar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
War Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edgar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edgar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Machine backwards.
Edgar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machine is working for takedown but Edgar is calmly controlling the position for now.
Machine is breathing heavily.
Machine blocking some punches.
Edgar struggles to land a body shot inside as Machine controls his hands.
#T1#
Edgar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Edgar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Edgar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machine can do to turn this around?
Edgar tries a body shot but Machine blocks it.
Edgar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Edgar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Machine fails with the takedown.
Machine shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Edgar sprawls well. Edgar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Machine gets slowly back to his feet.
Edgar swings for the body but Machine moves out of range.
Machine dives in for a single leg takedown but Edgar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Edgar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Edgar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machine moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Edgar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machine was well out of range. Poor timing from Edgar.
Machine dives in for a single leg takedown but Edgar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Edgar looks to score with a jab to the body but Machine is just out of range.
Edgar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machine avoids a punch combination nicely.
Frankie Edgar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machine looks for a takedown but Edgar sprawls well.
Machine slips a jab from Edgar.
A looping hook to the body misses from Edgar. Machine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machine wants to clinch.
Edgar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Machine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Machine is defended easily by Edgar.
Edgar throws a jab but it's blocked by Machine.
Machine closes the distance and clinches up with Edgar, looking for a takedown. Machine pushes Edgar against the cage but Edgar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Edgar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machine moves away.#TD2#
Edgar gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Machine to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Machine 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.
Edgar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Edgar keeping full guard, as Machine tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Edgar is on top in guard.
#REVR##T4##ES2#
Machine manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#TD2#
Machine closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Machine really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Edgar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Machine is working for a submission of some sort.
Edgar missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Machine is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Edgar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Machine thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Edgar dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Machine shoots in looking for a takedown but Edgar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Machine's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck for Machine with that takedown attempt.
Edgar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Frankie Edgar is winning the standup battle so far.
Machine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Edgar throws a hook but Machine avoids it easily.
Machine dives in for a single leg takedown but Edgar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Frankie Edgar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of War Machine.
Machine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Edgar.
A jab from Edgar misses.
Machine changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Edgar lands a nice hook to Machine's body. Machine takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Machine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Edgar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machine was well out of range. Poor timing from Edgar.
Machine throws a right and a left that Edgar avoids nicely.
It looked like Edgar was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Machine avoids the body shot from Edgar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Edgar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Edgar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machine manages to avoid it.
Edgar misses the shot to the body.
Machine is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Machine fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Edgar avoids it really well and circles away.
Edgar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machine was well out of range. Poor timing from Edgar.
Machine fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Edgar avoids it really well and circles away.
Edgar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Machine tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Edgar swivels and escapes.
Edgar misses with a looping left.
War Machine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machine dives in for a single leg takedown but Edgar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Edgar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Machine.
War Machine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Machine fails with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Machine or perhaps it was just good defense by Edgar, which made it look bad.
Edgar is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Machine's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Edgar misses with a body shot.
Edgar looks to score with a jab to the body but Machine is just out of range.#CL2#
Machine has closed the distance and engaged Edgar in a clinch.
Edgar working aggressively here.
Machine has Edgar pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Edgar manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Edgar has a couple of punches blocked by Machine.
Edgar tries to throw a body punch but Machine avoids it by throwing Edgar back against the cage.
Edgar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
Edgar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machine has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Edgar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Machine looking for a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machine.
Edgar stops a takedown attempt from Machine.
Edgar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machine has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Edgar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Frankie Edgar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Edgar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machine is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Edgar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Edgar misses with a body punch.
Edgar struggles to land a body shot inside as Machine controls his hands.
#T4#
Edgar swings wildly with an uppercut but Machine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edgar wants to break free but Machine has control.
Edgar is looking to control Machine's arms but Machine gets an underhook and turns him. Now Edgar has his back to the cage.
Edgar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machine is working for takedown but Edgar is calmly controlling the position for now.
Edgar prevents the takedown attempt.
Edgar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machine's elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Edgar misses with a punch on the inside.
Edgar tries to work over Machine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Machine lands a takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frankie Edgar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Edgar, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Edgar!
Frankie Edgar spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2016 |
#R1##KD#
Dash knocks Tupacolypse to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#ROC#
Tupacolypse is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Zombie Tupacolypse has been cut.#SU#
Dash has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Tupacolypse is still on wobbly legs! Can Dash finish him?
Crack! A monster head kick from Dash and Tupacolypse falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Dash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rosoe Dash!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Machine clinches with his opponent.
Machine tries for a takedown but Kirk manages to get underhooks.
Kirk wants to take the fight to the mat but Machine manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kirk gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Machine.
Kirk gets underhooks to prevent Machine's takedown attempt.
Chadwick Kirk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of War Machine.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirk changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Machine fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Machine shoots in and drives through. Kirk sprawls well.#T1#
Machine shoots for a takedown but Kirk saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Machine swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Kirk counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kirk. #TD#
Kirk is trying to trip Machine. He has hold of a leg but Machine is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kirk persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kirk won't allow Machine to get back to his feet.
Kirk landing some decent shots from guard.
Kirk throws a big right hand that misses.
Kirk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kirk connects with a couple of short punches.
Kirk lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Machine is looking to stand up but Kirk isn't so interested in that idea.
Kirk looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kirk is in close to Machine's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Machine avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kirk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machine works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kirk controlling from the top position.
Kirk keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Machine's head.
Kirk postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Kirk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kirk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #ES2#
Machine kicks Kirk off and gets to his feet.
War Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Kirk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Machine is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kirk is trying to pull guard but Machine turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Machine wants a takedown.
#T3#
Machine tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Kirk is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Machine can't fight it off and eventually Kirk manages to take the fight to the floor. Machine looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Machine manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Machine shoots in but no luck this time.
Kirk is looking to counter punch.
Machine has a takedown stuffed.
Machine looks winded!#CL#
Kirk moves into the clinch.
Machine looking for a takedown. #T4#
Machine goes for a takedown attempt but Kirk pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Machine gets tackled into the cage by Kirk. Kirk maintains the clinch. #TD#
Kirk pulls guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Machine drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kirk dives on top into guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kirk postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kirk with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kirk keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Machine's head.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kirk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kirk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kirk stops Machine from standing up.
Kirk works over Machine with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chadwick Kirk dominated that round.
That's time! Kirk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Machine enables Kirk to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Machine manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kirk postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kirk won't allow Machine to get back to his feet.
Kirk postures up in Machine's guard and throws a big left but Machine blocks it.
Kirk throwing strikes but missing.
Kirk scoring with some ground and pound.
Kirk working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Machine wants to get back to his feet but Kirk is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kirk is looking to work some ground and pound but Machine has wrist control.
Machine is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kirk.
Kirk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kirk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kirk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kirk lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Kirk landing some decent shots from guard.
Machine is wriggling around but Kirk manages to pass to half guard.
Chadwick Kirk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kirk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Machine's head.
Kirk winds up and cracks Machine with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kirk controlling the action here.
Kirk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Machine's head.
Machine wants to get back to his feet.
Kirk is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kirk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machine can do to turn this around?
Machine is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kirk scores with a couple of nice shots.
Machine looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kirk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ground and pound from Kirk. #T2#
Kirk seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Machine is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kirk scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kirk not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Machine is trying to stand up here but Kirk is controlling him well.
Nice strikes from Kirk there.
Kirk 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.
Kirk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kirk prevents Machine from standing back up.
Kirk is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kirk 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. #ES2#
Machine manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Kirk shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Machine's guard.
Machine is breathing heavily.
Kirk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Machine wants to stand and escape but Kirk is having none of it.
Kirk tries to stand but Machine is controlling from the bottom.
Kirk cracks Machine with a solid left hand.
Kirk working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Machine's head.#T3#
Machine utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kirk with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kirk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Machine is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kirk's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Machine has momentary wrist control but Kirk slips an elbow through the middle.#ES2#
Machine manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Kirk goes for a takedown attempt but Machine pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Machine.
Kirk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Machine defends it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Machine. No joy for Kirk on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chadwick Kirk. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Kirk rushes Machine and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Kirk has picked Machine up - he's going for a ride! Kirk dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Machine tries to kick Kirk off in order to stand up. Kirk Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machine is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kirk asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Machine avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kirk.
Machine is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kirk is controlling him well.
Kirk lands a nice forearm strike.
Machine wants to get back to his feet.
Kirk landing a few strikes.
Machine on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kirk lands a nice forearm strike.
Kirk lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Machine down.
Kirk misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chadwick Kirk 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##CL2#
Machine closes the distance and clinches.
Machine changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kirk fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Machine doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Kirk counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Kirk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Machine shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kirk pinned against the cage. Kirk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chadwick Kirk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of War Machine.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kirk closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Machine to the mat! Machine manages to get full guard.
Machine is looking to stand up but Kirk isn't so interested in that idea.
Machine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kirk is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Kirk won't allow Machine to get back to his feet.
Machine working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kirk.
Kirk postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kirk lands a couple of elbows.
Kirk is in close to Machine's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ES2#
Machine uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#CL2#
Machine gets a clinch.
Kirk drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Machine gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kirk prevents the takedown attempt.
War Machine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kirk goes for a takedown attempt but Machine pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Machine moves into the clinch.
Kirk is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Machine gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Kirk works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Machine wants to stand and escape but Kirk is having none of it. #ES2#
Machine has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kirk off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T3#
No luck for Machine with that takedown attempt.
Kirk tries to counter by clinching up but Machine breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Kirk moves into the clinch.#TD#
Kirk gets control of Machine's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kirk will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Machine throwing strikes from guard but Kirk blocks nicely. #SUB#
Kirk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kirk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kirk seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Machine preventing the sweep. #T4##SUB2#
Machine drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kirk looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kirk looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kirk! #REVR#
Kirk scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Machine to see if he's OK.
Machine takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Machine throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Kirk lands a few punches from side control.
Machine wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kirk throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kirk looks up at the clock and then as Machine takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kirk smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kirk cracks Machine with a big elbow.
Machine tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Chadwick Kirk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Machine squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chadwick Kirk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kirk 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chadwick Kirk!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Thompson tries to clinch but Chaney moves out of range.
Chaney went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Chaney has Thompson up against the cage in a clinch.
Thompson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Chaney holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Chaney avoids a wild elbow strike from Thompson.
Chaney really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
With the fighters up against the cage, Thompson throws an elbow but misses.
Thompson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Thompson throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Chaney blocks an elbow strike from Thompson.
Thompson lands an elbow inside that Chaney shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Vito Chaney has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thompson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chaney's brow. #TD#
Chaney gets control of Thompson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Chaney will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Chaney preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chaney will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Thompson postures up in Chaney's guard and throws a big left but Chaney blocks it.
Thompson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chaney. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thompson chips away with some ground and pound.
Thompson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chaney lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Thompson is looking to stand back up but Chaney counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Thompson.
Chaney is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet.
Chaney is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Thompson!
Thompson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Chaney landing strikes from the mount and Thompson is in trouble!
Thompson is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
#T2#
Chaney controlling from mount.
Chaney punishing his opponent with strikes.
Chaney controlling from the full mount.
A nice elbow there by Chaney.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Chaney working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Thompson turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Chaney off and cradles Thompson's limp body as Chaney celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Vito Chaney!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Dyer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dash throws a lazy head kick
letting Dyer counter with a right hand.
Dyer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dash throws a sloppy head kick and Dyer moves out of range easily.
Dash will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dash throws a series of punches but Dyer avoids them all with ease.
Rosoe Dash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Dash gets tackled into the cage by Dyer. Dyer maintains the clinch.
Dyer is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Dash breaks from the clinch.
Dash throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dash throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Dyer's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Dash dives in looking to finish as Dyer flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Dash's strikes! Dash is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Dyer's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Dyer was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rosoe Dash!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Dash forces Church back against the cage and clinches.
Church lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Church tightens his grip and picks Dash up, before dumping him to the ground. Dash manages to land in guard.
Church not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dash wants to stand but Church is controlling the position.
Dash working a defensive guard but Church passes into half guard.
Dash tries to roll over but Church keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dash wants to control but Church is keeping busy.
Dash tries to roll over but Church keeps him under control.#T1#
Church looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Church's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dash is looking to control Church's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dash avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rosoe Dash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dash looks for a takedown but Church sprawls well.
No luck for Dash with that takedown attempt.
Church really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Dash closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dash looking for a takedown.
Benjamin Church has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rosoe Dash.
Dash tries to break the clinch but Church is controlling the position. #TD#
Dash is fighting off a takedown attempt but Church is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dash to the mat. Dash regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Church will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dash looks winded!
Dash can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Church controls the pace.#SU#
Church decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dash, up you get! #T3#
Dash shoots and misses
and Church makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dash. #CL#
Church has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Church creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Church lands a takedown into guard.
#SU#
Church decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Church shoots in and gets a takedown into Dash's guard.
Dash is looking to stand back up but Church counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Dash. #T4##REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Church looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Church has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Church dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Church lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dash's sensitive parts. #CL#
Church has closed the distance and engaged Dash in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Dash.
#TD#
Church has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dash uses from the top position.
Church has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Church throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Church is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Dash wants to get back to full guard but Church has passed into side control.#T1#
Dash manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Church looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Further stalling from Church.
Dash is breathing heavily.
Dash throws a strike from the bottom but Church passes into side control!
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dash wants to control but Church postures up.
Church taking a breather here. #SU#
Church has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL#
Church takes the fight into the clinch. #T3##BC#
Church breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Church shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dash is trying to defend but Church finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dash wants to get back to full guard but Church has mounted him!
Church landing strikes from the mount and Dash is in trouble!
Church controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Dash is trying to stand but he's just given Church his back.#SUB#
Church tightening his grip on Dash, looking for the choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dash tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Church dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dash shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Church as he jumps to the side.
Dash closes the distance and clinches up with Church, looking for a takedown. Dash pushes Church against the cage but Church circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Dash gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Dash is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Church presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD#
Church lands a takedown into guard.
Dash is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Church dives into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#REVB#
Church taking a breather here.
Dash takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Church.#SU#
Church stands up and beckons Dash to his feet.
Church uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dash.
#TD#
Dash gets caught napping as Church dives in and scores a takedown. Dash manages to retain guard.
Dash is looking to stand back up but Church counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Dash. #T2##REVB##SU#
Church stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD#
Church scores with a takedown into Dash's guard.
Dash wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Church manages to pass to side control.
Church is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dash can do to turn this around?#REVB#
Church trying to control the pace. #T3#
Church looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dash with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dash wants to improve his position but Church is controlling well.
Church stalling.
Church continues to hold on tight.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Church seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dash for as long as he can get away with.
Dash is trying to maintain the position but Church is very close to passing his half guard.
Dash is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Church scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Dash looking for a kimura from the bottom but Church passes into side control!
Church slows the pace down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benjamin Church showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Church 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin Church!
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