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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Anderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Cortes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cortes fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Cortes drives through with a takedown into Anderson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Anderson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cortes trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson wants to sweep here but Cortes controlling him for the moment.
Cortes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Cortes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now.
Anderson looking to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Anderson tries to land a leg kick but Cortes saw it coming and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cortes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anderson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kevin Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson looks to land a combination but Cortes avoids it well.
Anderson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Anderson wants it to stay on the feet.
Anderson throwing a counter right hand but Cortes manages to avoid it.
Anderson is looking to score with low kicks.
Cortes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Anderson fails to land with a series of punches.
Cortes tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson throws a chopping leg kick but Cortes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cortes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Cortes's shoulder, as Cortes tries to avoid the shot.
Kevin Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anderson wants to land a leg kick but Cortes is out of range.
Cortes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Anderson defends well and Cortes ends up having to push Anderson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Anderson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kevin Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabricio Cortes.
A combination from Anderson does no damage.
Anderson throws a nice looking combination but Cortes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Cortes shoots in but no luck this time.
A little feinted left hand from Anderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Anderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cortes circles away quickly and effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cortes dives in and grabs Anderson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes down on Cortes's head and hops out.
Cortes moves out of range of the leg kick from Anderson.
Cortes shoots in but no luck this time.
Cortes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Cortes fails with a takedown attempt.
Anderson misses with an attempted mid kick.
A head kick by Anderson misses #TD2#
and Cortes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cortes.
Anderson is pulling down on Cortes's head to control his posture.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Cortes from controlling successfully.
Cortes passes Anderson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cortes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Anderson's head. #T4#
Anderson wants to control but Cortes is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SU2#
Cortes stands up from half guard. #CL#
Anderson moves into range and clinches up with Cortes.
Cortes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Anderson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anderson fails to land with a series of punches.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson throws a series of strikes that have Cortes backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Cortes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Anderson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Cortes shoots in looking for a takedown. Anderson tries to sprawl out of it but Cortes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anderson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Cortes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cortes showed some decent athleticism there.
Cortes is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cortes thows a huge punch but Anderson dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson trying to control but Cortes postures up.
Anderson keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T1#
Cortes trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Cortes wants to pass to mount but Anderson is defending the position.
Cortes moves nicely into side control. #SU2#
Cortes stands up. #CL2#
Cortes moves into the clinch successfully.
#T2##TD#
Anderson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Anderson manages to end up in side control.#ES2#
Cortes explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Kevin Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cortes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Anderson defends it nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cortes is defended easily by Anderson.
Kevin Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabricio Cortes.
Cortes throws a right and a left that Anderson avoids nicely.
Anderson misses with the combination.
Cortes checks a low kick from Anderson.
Cortes is looking to clinch but Anderson is avoiding it.
#T3#
Cortes looks for a takedown but Anderson sprawls well.#CL#
Anderson forces Cortes back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Anderson manages to break the clinch.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cortes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Anderson circles away.
Cortes takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#TD2#
Cortes shoots in and bounces Anderson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Anderson pushes Cortes off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Cortes throws a series of punches but Anderson avoids them all with ease.
Anderson is looking for a counter combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Anderson has managed to clinch.
#T4##TD#
Anderson is trying to trip Cortes. He has hold of a leg but Cortes is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Anderson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cortes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Cortes content to control rather than advance.
Cortes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Anderson's head.
Cortes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Cortes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kevin Anderson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Anderson instigates a clinch. #BC#
Anderson breaks the clinch.
Anderson misses with the combination.
Anderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cortes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cortes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anderson.
Cortes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cortes is looking to clinch but Anderson is avoiding it.
Kevin Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Anderson tries to sprawl but Cortes drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Cortes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cortes wants to pass the guard but Anderson is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cortes is working away from the top position though.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cortes can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cortes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1##SUB2#
Cortes is looking for a kimura but Anderson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cortes to get the leverage.
Cortes looks to land a strike but Anderson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Cortes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Cortes from controlling successfully.
Cortes preventing the sweep.
Kevin Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cortes trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Cortes closes the distance and pushes Anderson back into the cage.
Cortes slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Anderson breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Cortes closes the distance and pushes Anderson back into the cage.
Cortes is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Cortes has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Anderson is trying to keep an underhook but Cortes manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Cortes decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Cortes avoids the head kick by Anderson.
Cortes with the counter takedown but Anderson avoids it easily.
Cortes shoots in but no luck this time.
Anderson leaves Cortes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kevin Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabricio Cortes.#T3#
Anderson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Anderson.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Cortes is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Anderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cortes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cortes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anderson as he jumps to the side.
Fabricio Cortes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Cortes forces Anderson back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Cortes has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Anderson is trying to keep an underhook but Cortes manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Cortes is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Cortes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Cortes won't allow Anderson to sweep him here.
Cortes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cortes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cortes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fabricio Cortes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anderson looking to control.
Cortes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cortes preventing the sweep.
Cortes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cortes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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 Kevin Anderson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Anderson, 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Anderson!
After the fight, Kevin Anderson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Gatto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dixon.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dixon is defended easily by Gatto.
Gatto throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Dixon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dixon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dixon is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denny Dixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dixon fails to pull guard.
Gatto misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon is working for takedown but Gatto is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dixon controlling the action here for a moment.
Gatto gets underhooks to prevent Dixon's takedown attempt.
#T1##BC#
Dixon breaks the clinch.
Gatto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dixon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gatto misses with a body kick.
Dixon is looking to land body kicks.
Gatto loads up on a big right hand but Dixon slips the punch.
Dixon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gatto defends well and Dixon ends up having to push Gatto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gatto throws a nice looking combination but Dixon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dixon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gatto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gatto wants it to stay on the feet.
Gatto throws a jab when Dixon was well out of range.
Gatto on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Dixon darts in and clinches Gatto up against the cage.
Dixon jumps guard but Gatto turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2##TD#
Dixon jumps guard.
Dixon is breathing heavily.
Dixon seems keen to control Gatto's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dixon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Dixon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dixon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Dixon controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Dixon drops back looking for a leg! Gatto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gatto manages to kick Dixon off! Dixon jumps back into Gatto's guard.
Dixon is in close to Gatto's body, working some short punches and elbows.#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.#SU#
Gatto is working an open guard so Dixon takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Dixon moves into range and clinches up with Gatto.
Gatto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dixon jumps guard but Gatto stands there with Dixon around his waist. Dixon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've been informed that Gatto has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gatto is trying to stall.
Gatto wants to stall.
#BC#
Dixon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gatto blocks a head kick by Dixon.
Sammy Gatto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gatto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dixon.
Dixon circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denny Dixon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Dixon dives in and scores a takedown into Gatto's guard.#SU#
Dixon decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gatto, up you get!
Dixon misses with the combination.
Dixon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gatto defends well and Dixon ends up having to push Gatto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gatto slaps away a takedown attempt from Dixon, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Dixon clinches up against the cage.
Dixon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gatto prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denny Dixon. 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.#BC#
Dixon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Dixon moves into the clinch successfully.
Dixon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gatto avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T1##BC#
Dixon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gatto throws a nice head kick!
Gatto is breathing heavily.
Dixon shoots in and drives through. Gatto sprawls well.
Sammy Gatto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sloppy strikes from Gatto. Those never looked like landing.
Gatto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sammy Gatto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Dixon has Gatto up against the cage in a clinch.
Gatto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dixon is trying to pull guard but Gatto turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Dixon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dixon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dixon fails to land the takedown.#T2#
Dixon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gatto but Gatto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gatto dips to his left and cracks Dixon with an uppercut!
Dixon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gatto lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dixon will feel that in the morning.
Gatto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dixon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dixon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gatto can pounce on him.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown but Gatto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gatto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gatto lands a right hook to the body.
Dixon goes for a double leg but Gatto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gatto continues to drive forward.#T3#
Gatto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gatto tries to clinch there but Dixon circles away.
Dixon takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Denny Dixon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gatto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dixon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dixon closes the distance and clinches up with Gatto, looking for a takedown. Dixon pushes Gatto against the cage but Gatto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gatto pushes Dixon away with a front kick.
Dixon avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL#
Dixon moves into the clinch.
Gatto tries to circle away but Dixon has him pinned against the cage.
Dixon tries to pull guard but Gatto holds him up against the cage and eventually Dixon drops back down to his feet.
#T4#
Dixon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gatto to keep the fight standing.
Dixon jumps guard but Gatto turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Dixon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dixon tries to bum rush Gatto with a series of wild strikes but Gatto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dixon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gatto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dixon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gatto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dixon.
A punch combination from Gatto misses.
Dixon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Good shot there by Dixon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dixon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gatto avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Gatto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Gatto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dixon is looking to counter the offense by Gatto and move into the clinch.
Dixon shoots for a takedown but Gatto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dixon avoids the head kick by Gatto.
#CL#
Dixon takes the fight into the clinch.
Dixon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gatto smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Dixon clinches up with Gatto and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatto is trying to force a seperation but Dixon has the dominant position.
Dixon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denny Dixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gatto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gatto wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dixon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
Dixon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gatto stops a takedown attempt from Dixon.
#TD#
Dixon pulls guard successfully.
Dixon striking off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dixon is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Dixon pushes down on Gatto's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dixon working the head and body with strikes.
Dixon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
Denny Dixon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Dixon passes to side control.
Dixon cracks Gatto with a big right hand but Gatto just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#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.
Gatto takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Gatto is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dixon connects with a decent elbow.
Dixon lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Gatto taking punishment in the form of punches.
#SU#
Dixon stands up and beckons Gatto to his feet. #TD#
Dixon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gatto is trying to defend but Dixon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gatto wants to stand back up but Dixon manages to pass into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sammy Gatto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sammy Gatto!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Gatto moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Gatto misses with a few strikes there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gatto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gatto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones throws out a counter right but Gatto avoids it with no problem.
Gatto displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gatto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Gatto.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gatto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy body kick from Gatto
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gatto misses with a wild combination.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Gatto.
#T1#
Gatto throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gatto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gatto doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head kick by Gatto misses
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Gatto misses with an uppercut
and Jones counters with a right hand to the body.
Gatto misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Gatto.
Jones is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gatto with a body shot.
Jones takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gatto is breathing heavily.
Gatto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gatto moves to clinch but Jones breaks away
and Jones counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Gatto throws a sloppy head kick
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gatto wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gatto throws a sloppy head kick
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gatto tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gatto misses with a head kick.
Gatto throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
A nice side step and Jones releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jones avoids the body shot from Gatto.
Gatto swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jones counters with a right hand to the body.
Gatto tries to clinch up.
Gatto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gatto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.#T3#
Gatto is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head kick by Gatto misses
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#
Gatto is rocked!
Gatto is looking to wear down Jones with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gatto throws a combination that misses
and Jones rattles Gatto with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Gatto tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Jones dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Gatto stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jon Jones!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Gatto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gatto enables McSwizzer to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gatto manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
McSwizzer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gatto's head.
McSwizzer 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.
McSwizzer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gatto is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McSwizzer is controlling him.
McSwizzer pushing down on Gatto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McSwizzer working over Gatto with some ground and pound. Gatto looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McSwizzer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McSwizzer passes to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
McSwizzer scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB#
McSwizzer in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Gatto is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David McSwizzer!
A victorious David McSwizzer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Richardson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Copper defends well and Richardson ends up having to push Copper into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Copper darts in and clinches Richardson up against the cage.
Richardson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Richardson stalls. #BC2#
Copper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Copper as Richardson shoots in.
Copper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Copper tries a head kick but it misses.
Richardson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Richardson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Copper is trying to pull guard but Richardson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson avoiding damage as Copper throws knees to the body.
Copper is trying to break the clinch but Richardson is controlling him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Richardson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Richardson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
The referee is keeping an eye on Richardson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Copper wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Richardson really is a fat lump.
Copper tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Morgan Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Copper.
Copper wants a takedown.
Richardson tries to circle away but Copper has him pinned against the cage.
Richardson lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Richardson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Copper closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Copper looking for a takedown.
Copper tries to score a body lock takedown but Richardson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Copper manages to pull guard.
Copper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2##SUB2#
Richardson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Richardson wants to stand but Copper has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Richardson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Copper has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Richardson has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Copper's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Copper is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Richardson off and has taken his back!
Copper lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Richardson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Richardson wants to escape the position.
Richardson wants to get back to his feet.
Copper keeps control of the position as Richardson tries to break free.
Richardson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Richardson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T4##SUB2#
Copper is persistently looking for the submission but Richardson is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Copper is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Richardson with him. Richardson is trying to defend but Copper has an arm under the chin now! Richardson grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Luke Copper!
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