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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 619 Round 3
Date: Apr 17, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Danda clinches up with Messi and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Messi successfully pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Messi has his foot on Danda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Danda works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Danda wants to stand and escape but instead Messi has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Danda has an active guard here but Messi has managed to pass into half guard.
Danda keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danda won't allow Messi to pass to mount.
Messi is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#T1#
Messi throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Danda to regain full guard.
Danda wants to stand but Messi is controlling the position.
Messi content to stall in guard here.
Danda has control of Messi's left arm, preventing Messi from doing any damage.
Danda looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danda manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Messi manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Messi seems keen to control Danda's posture.
Messi keeping moving, preventing Danda from controlling successfully.
Danda wants to pass the guard but Messi is keeping the position.
Danda works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Danda not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Danda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Messi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Messi is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Danda looks for a takedown but Messi sprawls well.
Messi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Danda manages to circle out of the way.
A punch combination from Messi misses. #CL#
Messi has Danda up against the cage in a clinch.
#T4##BC#
Messi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Messi clinches up with Danda and pushes him back against the cage.
Danda struggles to land a body shot inside as Messi controls his hands.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Messi as Danda tries to tie him up. #BC#
Messi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Danda tries for a takedown but Messi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Messi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Danda enables Messi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Danda manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Danda looking to control.
Messi wants to get up but he can't break Danda's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonel Messi dominated that round.
That's time! Messi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Messi darts in looking for a takedown but Danda gets double underhooks and turns Messi into the cage.
Danda tries to counter with a clinch but Messi shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Danda rushes Messi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Messi tries to pull guard but Danda forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Messi looking to stall.
Messi wants to take the fight to the mat but Danda manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonel Messi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Danda has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Messi uses from the top position.
Messi controlling from the top position.
Danda has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Messi throws a big right hand that misses.
Danda can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Messi controls the pace.#SUB2#
Danda looking for a triangle here. Messi is fighting it but it looks tight! Danda pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Messi is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Lalla Danda!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 619 Round 2
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Ibid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Messi.
#TD#
Messi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ibid's guard.
Ibid preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Messi looking to pass the guard.
Ibid has a closed guard, preventing Messi from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibid wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Ibid trying to control the position here.
Messi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Messi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ibid's half guard.
Ibid tries to get to full guard but Messi has control of the leg.
Messi trying to control the action but Ibid is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Messi seems to be working for a kimura but Ibid defends the submission attempt.#T2##SUB#
Ibid is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Messi has latched onto it... Big trouble! Messi pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Ibid is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Messi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leonel Messi!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 619 Round 1
Date: Apr 15, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Messi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Barakat!
Messi throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Messi misses with the ground and pound.
Barakat tries to buck Messi off but Messi is having none of it.
Barakat is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Messi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Barakat will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Barakat is not content to let Messi control the position. #T1#
Barakat is trying to get back to half guard.
Barakat is not content to let Messi control the position.
Messi looking to control but instead Barakat has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Messi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Messi is keen to just control but Barakat is a slippery customer.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Messi is looking to advance position but Barakat won't allow it.
Barakat trying to hold on to Messi's head to control him but Messi postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Messi throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Barakat counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Messi turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Messi manages to end up in side control.
Messi slows the pace down.
Messi is trying to ground and pound but Barakat uses the momentary lack of control by Messi to regain half guard.
Messi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Barakat! #T3#
Barakat tries to hold on but Messi pushes him away.
Barakat is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Barakat wants to hold on but Messi pushes him away.
Messi with the ground and pound from mount.
Barakat is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4##SUB2#
Messi looking for a guillotine from mount but Barakat is having none of it.
Messi pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Barakat regains half guard.
Messi controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Messi tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonel Messi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Barakat tries for a takedown but Messi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Messi shoots in and gets a takedown into Barakat's guard.
Messi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Barakat keeping full guard, as Messi tries to pass.
Messi trying to control the position from guard on top but Barakat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Messi wants to stand but Barakat is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Messi throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Messi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Messi wants to stand but Barakat has his arm trapped.
Messi lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Barakat down.
Messi in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Messi is looking to take a break and control but Barakat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barakat wants to control but Messi postures up.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Messi wants to stand but Barakat is controlling his arm.
Barakat is looking to regain half guard here but Messi keeps moving and retains side control.
Messi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Messi tries to get to his feet but Barakat is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Messi in his guard.
Barakat striking off his back but it's not causing Messi any problems.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Messi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Messi pushes down on Barakat's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Messi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Barakat's head.
Messi trying to mount his opponent but Barakat defends it. #SUB2#
Messi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barakat defends it well.
Barakat controlling the position for now.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Messi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD#
Barakat shoots in and gets a takedown into Messi's guard.
Messi is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Messi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barakat doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barakat manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Messi holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Messi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barakat can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barakat is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonel Messi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Messi gets caught napping as Barakat dives in and scores a takedown. Messi manages to retain guard.
Barakat wants to get up but he can't break Messi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Barakat sitting in guard here, content to control.
Messi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Messi working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Messi has his hands on Barakat's head, controlling the position.
Messi controls Barakat momentarily but Barakat frees himself.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T1#
Messi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Barakat tries to clinch but Messi moves out of range. #TD2#
Messi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Barakat tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Messi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barakat is wriggling around trying to escape.
Messi unloading with bombs!
Messi throws a sloppy strike and Barakat uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Barakat has ended up in Messi's guard.
#T2#
Barakat is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Messi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barakat gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barakat controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Barakat wants to stand but Messi has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3##SUB2#
Messi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barakat stays in close to Messi's body and controls the position.
Barakat trying to stand up but can't free himself from Messi's guard.
Messi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barakat is one step ahead there. #T4#
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.
Barakat working some strikes from top position.
Barakat looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barakat wants to stand and escape but instead Messi has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Islamiya Barakat.
I think Messi 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Leonel Messi!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Leonel Messi!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Leonel Messi!
Leonel Messi wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2016 |
#R1#
The Sock closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pettis scores with a jab to the head.
The Sock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The Sock takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CL2#
The Sock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The Sock has Pettis pressed against the cage, preventing Pettis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
The Sock gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The Sock controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pettis has momentary wrist control but The Sock slips an elbow through the middle.
The Sock advances position into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Sock is working Pettis over with some ground and pound from side control.
The Sock in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #ROC2#
Pettis is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Conor Pettis has been cut.
Pettis is trying to control The Sock's posture but The Sock avoids it.
The Sock grinds an elbow into Pettis's temple.
Oh Pettis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1##SUB2#
The Sock has hold of Pettis's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Pettis tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - The Sock cranks the arm and Pettis screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Pettis, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Olly The Sock!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Silva throws a one two combo.
Silva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pruitt's head.
Silva cracks Pruitt with an open hand slap.
Silva lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Silva lands with a good body shot.
Pruitt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pruitt drops his hands momentarily and Silva takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Silva takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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!
Silva throws a body punch but Pruitt moves out of range.
A big right from Silva misses.
Pruitt throws a big counter combination but Silva scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pruitt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pruitt somewhat.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt
and Silva counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Anthony Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pruitt is looking for a counter combo.
Pruitt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silva swivels and escapes.
Silva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Pruitt does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Silva does it's job there.
Pruitt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pruitt misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lon Pruitt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pruitt shoots in looking for a takedown. Silva tries to sprawl out of it but Pruitt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Pruitt doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pruitt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pruitt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Silva finds it's way round the side to connect with Pruitt's head.
Pruitt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pruitt tries for a takedown but Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Silva now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Silva fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pruitt on the side of the head.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Pruitt is just out of range.
Pruitt appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pruitt tries to clinch up
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Pruitt doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
Pruitt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Silva swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pruitt.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pruitt moves away.
Silva looks winded!
Silva stuffs the takedown attempt from Pruitt. Pruitt gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva scores with a punch to the head.
Silva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Silva is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pruitt had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Pruitt misses with a takedown
and Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Silva smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Silva tests Pruitt's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Pruitt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pruitt tries for a takedown but Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Silva uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pruitt has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pruitt ducks right into an uppercut from Silva.
Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Pruitt's shoulder, as Pruitt tries to avoid the shot.
Pruitt tries to clinch up.
Pruitt looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pruitt avoids the body shot from Silva.
Pruitt seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A big right from Silva misses.
Pruitt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Silva looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pruitt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silva swivels and escapes.
Silva now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Silva dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Silva lands the left hand.
Pruitt fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva feints a jab promting Pruitt to slip. Silva then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pruitt slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Silva. No joy for Pruitt on that attempt.
A nice side step and Silva releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pruitt shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lon Pruitt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva throws a series of punches but Pruitt avoids them all with ease.
Pruitt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pruitt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Silva connects with a nice looking jab.
Pruitt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Silva swings for the body but Pruitt moves out of range.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Silva slaps away a takedown attempt from Pruitt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pruitt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silva defends it nicely.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Pruitt might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#TD#
Pruitt shoots in and gets a takedown into Silva's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Pruitt won't allow Silva to get back to his feet.
Pruitt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pruitt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pruitt content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pruitt trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pruitt prevents Silva from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Silva keeping moving, preventing Pruitt from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A head kick misses from Pruitt.
Silva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Silva wants it to stay on the feet.
Pruitt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silva.
Anthony Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pruitt tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pruitt. #T4#
Silva throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pruitt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pruitt fails to land the takedown.
Silva loads up on a big right hand but Pruitt slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Pruitt.
Lon Pruitt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva throws a lazy right hand but Pruitt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Silva misses the target.
Pruitt has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pruitt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Pruitt persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Pruitt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Silva lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Silva scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pruitt in his tracks.
A left lands for Silva.
Silva connects with a body shot.
Silva misses with a body shot.
Silva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pruitt. Pruitt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Silva tries to sprawl but Pruitt drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Silva tries to kick Pruitt off in order to stand up. Pruitt Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Silva can do anything to dispel that myth.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T1#
Pruitt misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Pruitt 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.
Pruitt throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Pruitt won't let Silva get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Pruitt lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Pruitt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Silva takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T2#
Pruitt scoring with strikes but Silva is staying in there.
Silva takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Pruitt lands a couple of good shots and Silva has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Pruitt is looking to control Silva but Silva is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Pruitt lands punches and elbows.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Pruitt lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Pruitt lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Pruitt.
Silva staying busy and making it hard for Pruitt to control.
Silva takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Anthony Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pruitt lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Pruitt.
Pruitt thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Lon Pruitt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva is trying to stand back up.
Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pruitt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pruitt somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. #T4#
Pruitt throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
The referee is taking a good look at Silva as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Pruitt!
Pruitt softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Lon Pruitt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pruitt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Silva covering up well and avoiding damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lon Pruitt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Silva 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Silva!
Anthony Silva was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Jones lands a really nice looking cross but Fields seems unphased.
Jones checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fields could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Fields looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Jones appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jones cracks Fields with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Fields. Those never looked like landing.
Jones is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fields with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Jones as he connects with a hook.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Fields wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jones scores with the left hand. Fields knows he should have avoided that one.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fields shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jones is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fields takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jones lands a nice hook to Fields's body. Fields takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Fields uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Fields fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fields takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jones scores with a nice head shot.
Daniel Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones with a jab.
Jones feints a jab promting Fields to slip. Jones then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fields slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#ROC2#
Fields is rocked!
Jones cracks Fields with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Fields tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Jones pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Fields is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Jones!
Daniel Jones bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Jab by Cormier.
Randolph scores with a nice body kick.
Cormier throws a good cross that connects.
Cormier throws a nice looking combination but Randolph bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cormier throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Randolph stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cormier slaps away a takedown attempt from Randolph, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jon Cormier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cormier connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Randolph's hands.
Cormier lands with a straight right. Randolph didn't see that one coming.
Randolph is looking to slow Cormier down with leg kicks.
Randolph shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cormier throws a right and a left that Randolph avoids nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Randolph tries to clinch but Cormier is having none of it. #T1#
Cormier lands with a good body shot.
Randolph misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Cormier to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Randolph. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cormier throws a right hand that Randolph ducks under and follows up with a left that Randolph also avoids with ease.
Cormier connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice uppercut lands for Cormier. That snapped Randolph's head back.
Cormier fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cormier is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Cormier scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That kick from Randolph tenderised Cormier's leg. Cormier is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cormier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Randolph circles away quickly and effectively.
Cormier looks winded!
Randolph misses with a takedown attempt - Cormier sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cormier misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Cormier throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Randolph on the side of the head.
Cormier takes a swing at Randolph's ribcage but misses.
Randolph throws the kick towards the body but Cormier avoids it.
Randolph shoots in but no luck this time.
Cormier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Randolph was well out of range. Poor timing from Cormier.
Cormier has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Randolph takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cormier throws an overhand right that lands on Randolph's shoulder, as Randolph tries to avoid the shot.
Randolph is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cormier.
Randolph misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cormier stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cormier wants it to stay on the feet.
Cormier swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cormier takes a swing at Randolph's ribcage but misses.
Randolph seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3#
Randolph avoids the body shot from Cormier.
Randolph dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cormier. That did some damage!
Randolph dives in for a single leg takedown but Cormier sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cormier connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Randolph's hands.
Randolph looks for a takedown but Cormier sprawls well.
Cormier darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cormier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Cormier tries to get set, Randolph tries to push him back and clinch up but Cormier manages to avoid the attempt.
That kick from Randolph tenderised Cormier's leg. Cormier is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Randolph has his takedown stuffed
and Cormier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Randolph shoots in for a takedown but Cormier shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick misses from Randolph.
Nice sprawl there from Cormier as Randolph shoots in.
Cormier scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Randolph doesn't seem bothered though.
Cormier lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cormier takes a swing at Randolph's ribcage but misses.
Randolph tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cormier paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Randolph shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cormier manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Randolph landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Cormier dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Randolph.
Cormier misses with a series of wild punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cormier, as that shot connected.
A jab lands there for Cormier.
Cormier lands a nice hook to Randolph's body. Randolph takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randolph looks for the body kick but Cormier saw that one coming.
Cormier bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Randolph's head.
Cormier avoids a kick to the body.
#T1#
Randolph tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cormier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Randolph.
Oscar Randolph is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Randolph tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Randolph tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cormier swivels and escapes.
Cormier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Randolph was well out of range. Poor timing from Cormier.
Randolph appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cormier is breathing heavily.
Cormier bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Randolph's head.
Cormier throws a body punch but Randolph moves out of range.
Cormier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cormier scores with a decent looking hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cormier. Randolph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cormier leaves Randolph with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Randolph. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Cormier uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Randolph has time to react.
Cormier works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Randolph shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cormier defends it nicely.
Randolph really is a fat lump.
Cormier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Cormier looks to move away, Randolph throws a big counter combo but Cormier just gets out of the way.
Randolph looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Randolph looks for the body kick but Cormier saw that one coming.
Cormier lands a nice shot that snaps Randolph's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cormier lands a really nice looking cross but Randolph seems unphased.
Randolph looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cormier is fending him off so far but Randolph persists. Nope, Cormier circles away and we're back to standing.#T3#
The crowd cheers as Cormier lands an impressive looking overhand right. Randolph doesn't seem phased though.
Randolph doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cormier counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cormier throws a left and a right that both miss
and Randolph makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Cormier really felt that one!
Randolph wants to clinch.
Randolph lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cormier takes a step back to recover. #CL#
Randolph takes the fight into the clinch. #T4##BC#
Randolph breaks from the clinch.
Cormier dodges the punch combination from Randolph.
Cormier misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Randolph.
Nice body kick from Randolph.
Cormier circles away from the clinch attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Cormier misses.
Cormier throws out a loose jab but Randolph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Randolph went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Randolph closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cormier circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Cormier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Randolph scores with a push kick.
A left lands for Cormier.
Cormier connects with a nice looking jab.
Cormier avoids a kick to the body.
#CL#
Randolph closes the distance and pushes Cormier back into the cage.#BC#
Randolph manages to break the clinch.
Cormier jabs Randolph right on the nose. Randolph blinks but takes it well.
Randolph swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cormier has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Randolph.
Cormier's corner calls for a 1-2. Cormier obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Cormier punishes Randolph's body with a nice straight punch.
Cormier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Randolph tries to clinch but Cormier is having none of it.
Randolph wants to clinch up but Cormier keeps it at a distance.
Randolph scores with a leg kick.
Randolph throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cormier misses with a wild combination.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#TD#
Randolph scores with a takedown into Cormier's guard.
Cormier preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Randolph throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cormier works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Randolph throwing strikes from guard but Cormier blocks nicely.
Randolph throwing strikes but missing.
Randolph throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Randolph throwing strikes but missing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cormier can do anything to dispel that myth.
Randolph throws a big elbow that misses.
Randolph 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.
Randolph scoring with some ground and pound.
Randolph trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Cormier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Randolph scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randolph trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Randolph stops Cormier from standing up.
Cormier preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jon Cormier is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Randolph is looking to work some ground and pound but Cormier has wrist control.
Randolph throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Randolph dives in and grabs Cormier's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cormier pushes down on Randolph's head and hops out.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cormier. Randolph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Randolph shoots for a double leg takedown but Cormier sprawls well. He's pushed Randolph's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T4##CL#
Randolph gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Randolph escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cormier connects with a nice looking jab.
Randolph gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cormier counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Randolph. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cormier scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jon Cormier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cormier cracks Randolph with a right hand to the side of the head.
Randolph throws the kick towards the body but Cormier avoids it.
Cormier dips to his left and cracks Randolph with an uppercut!
Oscar Randolph has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Randolph fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Oscar Randolph.
I think Cormier 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Cormier!
A less than humble Jon Cormier misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Pettis. Those never looked like landing.
Nice body punch from Pettis. #TD2#
The Sock shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The Sock slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
The Sock seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Pettis is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Olly The Sock!
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