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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
VFA 5
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Sandy gets a clinch.
Petersen lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Petersen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Petersen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Petersen thuds his right hand into Sandy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've been hearing reports that Petersen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sandy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Petersen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sandy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Petersen connects with a body shot that sends Sandy's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Sandy moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sandy is pushing Petersen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Petersen breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Sandy moves into the clinch.
Sandy jumps guard but Petersen stands there with Sandy around his waist. Sandy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
Petersen breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Petersen cracks Sandy with an open hand slap.
Sandy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Petersen tries to keep at a distance but Sandy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sandy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Petersen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Darrel Petersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Handy Sandy.#BC#
Petersen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Petersen jabs at Sandy's body.
Sandy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Petersen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Petersen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sandy throws a head kick but Petersen moves out of range.
Petersen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Petersen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sandy has time to react.
Petersen is looking to wear down Sandy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petersen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sandy at a distance.
Sandy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Petersen lands a head shot.
Darrel Petersen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petersen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sandy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Petersen works the jab nicely.
Petersen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sandy. Sandy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sandy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sandy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Petersen works the jab nicely.
Petersen scores with a jab to the body.
Sandy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Petersen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sandy scrambles back to his feet.
Petersen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sandy's head.
Sandy fails with a takedown attempt.
Petersen cracks Sandy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A shot to the liver by Petersen. Beautiful body shot.
Petersen jabs at Sandy's body.
Petersen catches Sandy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
Sandy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Petersen stuns Sandy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Petersen scores with a hook to the body. Sandy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Petersen lands a jab to Sandy's midsection.
Sandy looks winded!
Sandy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sandy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Petersen scores with a jab to the body.
Petersen cracks Sandy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sandy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Petersen lands a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petersen works the jab nicely.
Darrel Petersen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petersen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Petersen lands a really nice looking cross but Sandy seems unphased.
Petersen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Petersen works Sandy's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Petersen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sandy's hands.
Petersen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jab by Petersen.
Petersen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Petersen lands a lovely overhand right.
Sandy has a takedown stuffed.
Sandy shoots in for a double leg but Petersen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Sandy rushes Petersen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sandy throws a punch but it's blocked by Petersen. #BC#
Petersen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Petersen scores with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Petersen jabs Sandy right on the nose. Sandy blinks but takes it well.
Sandy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sandy ducks right into an uppercut from Petersen. #ROC#
Sandy is rocked!
Sandy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darrel Petersen 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#
Petersen scores with a shot to the body.
Petersen lands a right hook to the body.
Petersen lands with an overhand left.
Petersen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sandy is still on wobbly legs! Can Petersen finish him?#CL2#
Sandy gets a clinch.
Sandy seems to have recovered his senses.
Petersen lands with a short shot to the head.
Sandy takes a shot to the head.
Petersen has Sandy pressed against the cage, preventing Sandy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sandy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Petersen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Petersen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Petersen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Handy Sandy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Sandy forces Petersen back against the cage and clinches.
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!#BC#
Petersen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sandy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Petersen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Petersen jabs at Sandy's body.
Petersen lands a really nice looking cross but Sandy seems unphased.
#CL2#
Sandy clinches. #BC#
Petersen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Petersen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sandy at a distance.
Petersen scores with a nice strike.
Petersen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sandy is breathing heavily.
Petersen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Petersen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sandy doesn't seem bothered though.
Petersen lands with a nice body punch.
Sandy walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petersen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sandy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Petersen scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Petersen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Petersen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Petersen lands with a cross.
Petersen works Sandy's body with a nice hook.
Petersen scores with a sloppy right hand. Sandy should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheers as Petersen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sandy doesn't seem phased though.
Petersen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jab by Petersen.
Sandy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Petersen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sandy on the side of the head.
Sandy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Petersen walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Sandy drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Petersen swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Sandy's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darrel Petersen!
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Event:
VFA Wednesday Fights 3
Date: Feb 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Filho connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rocket's hands.
Rocket shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Filho defends it nicely.
Rocket tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Filho stuffs the takedown attempt from Rocket. Rocket gets slowly back to his feet.
Filho misses with a double jab
letting Rocket counter with a right hand.
Rocket fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocket shoots in looking for a takedown but Filho manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rocket's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Filho swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pedro Rodrigues Filho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronnie Rocket.
Filho with a jab.
Nice shot by Filho.#CUT#
It looks like Ronnie Rocket has been cut.
Rocket steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Filho.
We've been told by Filho's head coaches at Zero Tolerance that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rocket looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Rocket uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Filho.
Rocket tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rocket doesn't manage to clinch there - Filho circles away.
Rocket closes the distance looking to clinch
and Filho counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick from Rocket is predictable there #KD#
and Filho counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rocket! Filho lets Rocket back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Rocket is rocked!
Filho cracks Rocket with a left hook right on the temple and Rocket goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Filho lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Rocket is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pedro Rodrigues Filho!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice shot by Dolph.
Dolph pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Young Dolph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Country takes a swing at Dolph's ribcage but misses.
Country misses with a hook.
Dolph displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Country throws out the jab.
Country ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dolph moves away.
Country displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dolph throws out the jab.
Country takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Country slips a jab from Dolph.
Country dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Country just misses with a punch to the body.
Country uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dolph.
Country is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dolph with a body shot.
Dolph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dolph tries to clinch but Country moves out of range.
Country looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Country ducks under a wild hook from Dolph.
Country now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Country misses with a looping right.
A jab lands there for Country.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dolph keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Country.
Dolph slips under a jab from Country.
Country showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dolph.
#T1#
Country ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dolph moves away.
A big left from Dolph misses.
Dolph moves away from the strike by Country.
Country misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dolph.
Dolph misses with a straight left.
Country keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Country tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dolph was well out of range. Poor timing from Country.
Dolph throws a hook but Country blocks it.
Dolph darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Country needs to keep his hands up - Dolph had a free shot at his head there.
Country takes a swing at Dolph's ribcage but misses.
Country just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Country misses its intended target.
Country misses with a body shot.
Country scores with a hook to the body. Dolph takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dolph throws a hook but Country blocks it.
It seemed like Country was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dolph misses with a double jab
and Country counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Country misses with a body shot.
Country just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dolph jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dolph connects with a single shot there.
Country fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dolph manages to avoid it.
Country throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dolph sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dolph scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#KD#
Dolph lands a left and a right that send Country crashing to the mat, dazed. Dolph thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Country is rocked!
Dolph lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Country falls backwards - clearly groggy! Dolph dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Young Dolph!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Fontana misses with a body shot
and Dubois counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Lucky Fontana has been cut.
Fontana swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Dubois to counter with a crisp jab.
Fontana takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lucky Fontana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dubois blocks a jab.
Dubois takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fontana throws a right hand that misses
and Dubois counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fontana misses with a jab to the body
letting Dubois counter with a right hand.
Fontana misses with a jab to the body
enabling Dubois to counter with a crisp jab.
Fontana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dubois sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dubois paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dubois moves away from the strike by Fontana.
Dubois wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dubois looks to score with a jab to the body but Fontana is just out of range.
Fontana is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dubois rather than just go for the knockout.
Fontana misses with a lunging right hand
letting Dubois counter with a right hand.
Dubois circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Fontana to the canvas! Fontana doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Dubois keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pierre Dubois!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Girard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD#
Girard shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Smurf is refusing to be controlled, as Girard sits in half guard.
Girard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smurf is looking for a sweep. Girard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#ES2#
Smurf has one foot on Girard's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Girard throws a lazy right hand but Smurf sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smurf throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Girard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Girard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smurf lunges at Girard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Girard's hand. #T1#
Smurf lands a jab to the head.
Girard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smurf is fending him off so far but Girard persists. Nope, Smurf circles away and we're back to standing.
Girard ducks under a wild hook from Smurf.
No luck for Girard with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaques Girard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smurf swings for the body but Girard moves out of range.
Smurf connects with a nice looking jab.
Smurf tests Girard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pappa Smurf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Girard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smurf cracks Girard with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smurf swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Girard.
Smurf clobbers Girard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Girard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smurf swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smurf scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smurf circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T2#
Girard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smurf sprawls well. Smurf wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Girard gets slowly back to his feet.
Smurf lands a head shot.
Smurf throws a body punch but Girard moves out of range. #TD#
Girard shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smurf napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Smurf throws Girard to one side and escapes!
Smurf lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Girard at a distance.
Smurf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Girard.
Smurf scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Girard doesn't seem bothered though.
Girard is breathing heavily.
Smurf jabs at Girard's body.
Girard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smurf throws out the jab. #T3#
Smurf throws a good cross that connects.
Smurf swats away the attempt to clinch by Girard.
Horrible takedown attempt by Girard or perhaps it was just good defense by Smurf, which made it look bad.
Girard throws a head kick but Smurf moves out of range.
Smurf throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Girard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Smurf.
Smurf lands a body shot.
Smurf jabs at Girard's body.
A shot to the liver by Smurf. Beautiful body shot.
Smurf lands a nice hook to Girard's body. Girard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smurf stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Girard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T4#
Girard misses with a takedown
letting Smurf counter with a right hand.
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!
Girard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smurf to score with a decent uppercut.
Smurf works Girard's body with a nice hook.
Smurf scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smurf lands a jab.
Smurf comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smurf connects with a body shot.
Smurf scores with the left hand. Girard knows he should have avoided that one.
Pappa Smurf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Girard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Girard there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smurf throws a shot to the body.
Smurf lands with a hook. Girard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smurf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pappa Smurf dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Girard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smurf manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smurf lands with a good body shot.
Girard tries a head kick but it misses.
Girard misses with a hook. Smurf ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Girard is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Smurf's half guard.#ES2#
Smurf makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Smurf connects with a right hand. Girard shakes it off.
Girard tries to clinch up but Smurf circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Girard tries to clinch but Smurf moves out of range.
Smurf punishes Girard's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smurf throws an overhand right that lands on Girard's shoulder, as Girard tries to avoid the shot.
Girard walks into a jab.
Jaques Girard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smurf slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Girard wants to clinch up but Smurf keeps it at a distance.
Smurf lands a jab to the nose.
Smurf lands a jab.
Girard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smurf misses with a hook
and Girard counters with a straight right hand.
Girard takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smurf misses with an uppercut. Girard saw that one coming.
Smurf lands a nice shot to the body.
Girard misses with a low kick.
Smurf scores with a hook.
Smurf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smurf bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Girard's head backwards.
Smurf scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smurf connects with a body shot.#T2#
Smurf scores with a shot to the body.
Smurf paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smurf digs a good hook to Girard's body.
Girard tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smurf defends well and Girard ends up having to push Smurf into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Smurf connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Girard momentarily.
Smurf lands with a cross.
Smurf lands a nice looking body shot.
Smurf cracks Girard with a good jab.
Smurf throws a shot to the body.
Smurf stuns Girard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smurf throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Girard tries to clinch but Smurf moves out of range.
Girard looks to land a body kick but Smurf moved away.
Smurf doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Girard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Smurf bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Smurf digs a good body shot into Girard's ribs.
Smurf connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Girard momentarily.
Girard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smurf uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smurf just misses with a punch to the body.
Smurf tests Girard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Girard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Girard wants to clinch up but Smurf keeps it at a distance.
Smurf cracks Girard with an open hand slap.
A jab from Smurf does it's job there.
Smurf uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smurf lands with a hook. Girard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Girard tries to move into range but Smurf moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Girard fails with the takedown.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smurf darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smurf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Girard is looking to clinch.
Girard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smurf.
Smurf throws a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smurf scores with a decent looking hook.
Smurf scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smurf fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Girard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pappa Smurf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Girard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Smurf dodges the punch combination from Girard.
Girard wants to clinch.
Smurf scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smurf scores with a nice right hand.
Pappa Smurf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smurf lands a nice hook to Girard's body. Girard 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.
Smurf lands a head shot.
Girard ducks right into an uppercut from Smurf.
Girard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smurf displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Girard. #T1#
Good exchange - Smurf coming out on top.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smurf looks to score with a jab to the body but Girard is just out of range.
Girard tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Smurf manages to circle out of the way.
Smurf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smurf lands with a straight right. Girard didn't see that one coming.
Smurf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Girard was well out of range. Poor timing from Smurf.
Girard went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Decent striking displayed by Smurf there.
Girard is looking to clinch.
Smurf misses with an uppercut.
As Smurf tries to get set, Girard tries to push him back and clinch up but Smurf manages to avoid the attempt.
Girard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Girard shoots in for a takedown but Smurf shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaques Girard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Girard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smurf lands a jab to the nose.
Girard shoots in for a takedown but Smurf shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T2#
Girard misses with a takedown
and Smurf counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Girard drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smurf throws a shot to the body.
Smurf scores with a nice strike.
Girard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smurf lands a body shot.
Smurf lands with a cross.
Smurf lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Girard at a distance.
Smurf lands a jab to Girard's midsection.
Girard walks into a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Smurf there.
Girard tries to clinch up but Smurf circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
Smurf scores with a hook.
Girard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smurf connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smurf moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smurf scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smurf ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smurf ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pappa Smurf is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smurf lands a body shot.
Smurf connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Girard's hands.
Smurf tests Girard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smurf jabs Girard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Girard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
Girard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Girard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Smurf with a hook.
Smurf looks to land a left hand but Girard moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Smurf misses.
Smurf lands a jab.
Smurf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Girard was well out of range. Poor timing from Smurf.
The fighters circling - Smurf throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Girard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smurf sprawls and moves away.
Girard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Girard or perhaps it was just good defense by Smurf, which made it look bad.
Smurf comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pappa Smurf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smurf has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 26:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 25:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pappa Smurf!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Smurf bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Denker's head.#TD#
Denker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Smurf has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Denker is on him like a limpet, forcing Smurf back against the cage.
Denker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smurf walks away with a smile on his face. Denker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smurf, as that shot connected.
Smurf scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smurf circles away from the clinch attempt
and Smurf counters with a nice uppercut.
Smurf lands a jab to Denker's midsection.
Smurf scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Denker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Denker gets a clinch.
Denker is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Denker wants to get back to striking at distance but Smurf won't allow it.
Smurf lands a left hand.
#T1#
Smurf on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smurf working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Smurf breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smurf with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smurf scores with a shot to the body.
Smurf scores with a jab.#CL#
Denker rushes Smurf and presses him up against the cage.
Smurf wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Denker has him pressed against the cage.
Smurf wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Denker pressing his opponent against the cage.
Denker tries a body shot but Smurf blocks it.
Denker keeps control of Smurf as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Denker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Smurf keeps control of Denker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from Smurf on the inside.
Smurf stalling.
Smurf displaying some good clinch control by pressing Denker up against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Smurf's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Smurf tries to circle away but Denker has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Smurf breaks from the clinch.
Denker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smurf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Denker misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Smurf to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Denker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smurf lands a head shot.
Denker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smurf scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Smurf lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smurf throws out a powerful jab.
Smurf is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Denker had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Denker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smurf cracks Denker with a good jab.
Denker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smurf cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Denker is breathing heavily.
Smurf ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice cross by Smurf.
Smurf's corner calls for a 1-2. Smurf obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smurf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smurf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Denker with a poor takedown
and Smurf cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smurf jabs Denker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smurf catches Denker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smurf, as that shot connected.
#T4#
Smurf clobbers Denker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pappa Smurf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Denker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smurf catches Denker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smurf scores with a jab to the body.
Smurf lands a slapping body shot.
Smurf lands with a nice body punch.
Nice body punch from Smurf.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smurf.
Pappa Smurf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smurf lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smurf lands a nice hook to Denker's body. Denker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smurf moves into range and connects with a jab.
Denker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jab from Smurf.
Smurf connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pappa Smurf dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Smurf connects with the punch.
Denker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smurf counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smurf bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Denker's head.
Smurf keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smurf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smurf scores with a jab.
Chris Denker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smurf lands with a nice body punch.
Smurf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab by Smurf.
Smurf lands a nice hook to Denker's body. Denker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smurf bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Denker's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smurf lands with a cross. #TD#
Denker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Smurf manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right from Smurf on the inside. #T1#
Smurf lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Denker backwards.
Denker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Denker tries to circle away but Smurf has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Denker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smurf circles away from the clinch attempt
and Smurf counters with a right hand to the body.
Denker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smurf connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Denker scrambles back to his feet.
Smurf moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smurf digs a good hook to Denker's body.
Smurf lands an overhand right.
Smurf lands with a nice body punch.
Smurf lands a body shot.
Smurf lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Smurf lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Denker takes one to the side of the head.
Smurf swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Denker.
Smurf lands with a straight right. Denker didn't see that one coming.
Smurf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Denker needs to keep his hands up - Smurf had a free shot at his head there.
Smurf lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Smurf connects with a good right hand that stumbles Denker. Denker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smurf scores with a body shot.
Smurf throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Denker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smurf's corner calls for a 1-2. Smurf obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smurf lands a slapping body shot.
Smurf lands with a good body shot.
Smurf lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Denker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smurf digs a good hook to Denker's body.
Denker walks into a straight right hand from Smurf.
A left lands for Smurf.
Smurf cracks Denker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Denker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Denker tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Smurf counters with a nice body shot.
Smurf wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smurf 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.
Denker tries to move into range but Smurf moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pappa Smurf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Denker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smurf pinned against the cage. Smurf gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Denker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smurf fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Denker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smurf lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Denker at a distance.
Smurf connects with a body shot that sends Denker's belly button to the back.
Denker walks into a stiff left hand from Smurf.
Smurf thuds his right hand into Denker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donk. Smurf catches Denker right on the button with a cross.
Denker moves forwards but Smurf connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smurf scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pappa Smurf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Smurf scores with a punch to the head.
Smurf lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Smurf changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smurf lunges at Denker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Denker's hand.
Smurf throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Denker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smurf scores with a nice strike.
Denker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smurf fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smurf scores with a hook to the body. Denker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good exchange - Smurf coming out on top.
Denker walks into a left hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab by Smurf.
Smurf feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Denkers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smurf connects with a body shot.#T1#
Denker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smurf counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Denker fails with the takedown
and Smurf counters with a stiff right hand.
Smurf ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Denker throws a head kick that misses
and Smurf counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smurf works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Denker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smurf connects with a jab.
Smurf catches Denker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smurf throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smurf connects with a body shot.
Denker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Denker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
Smurf connects with a good right hand that stumbles Denker. Denker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Denker takes one on the button.
Denker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smurf connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Denker scrambles back to his feet.
Smurf scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smurf cracks Denker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smurf changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smurf changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smurf works Denker's body with a nice hook.
Smurf digs a good hook to Denker's body.
Smurf thuds a left hand into Denker's body.
Smurf cracks Denker with a good jab.
Smurf changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smurf scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Smurf scores with a crisp jab that stopped Denker in his tracks.
Denker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smurf's corner calls for a 1-2. Smurf obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smurf digs a good body shot into Denker's ribs.
Smurf connects with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Smurf. That snapped Denker's head back.
Pappa Smurf is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smurf lands a jab to the nose.
Smurf lands a jab to Denker's midsection.
Smurf scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Denker doesn't seem bothered though.
Smurf cracks Denker with an open hand slap.
A shot to the liver by Smurf. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smurf lands a really nice looking cross but Denker seems unphased.
#T4#
Smurf 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.
Smurf jabs Denker right on the nose. Denker blinks but takes it well.
Smurf scores with a shot to the body.
Smurf lands with a good body shot.
Smurf connects with a right hand. Denker shakes it off.
Denker wants to clinch but Smurf slips to the side
and Smurf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Denker takes one to the chin there.
Smurf works Denker's body with a nice hook.
Nice body punch from Smurf.
Smurf lands a nice shot that snaps Denker's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice cross by Smurf.
Denker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smurf makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pappa Smurf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smurf has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 25:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pappa Smurf!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Phillips avoids the body shot from Country.
And Phillips tries to counter it with a takedown but Country pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Country throws an overhand right that lands on Phillips's shoulder, as Phillips tries to avoid the shot.
Phillips feints the counter takedown.
Jab from Country.
Country misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phillips.
The fighters circling - Phillips throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Country jabs at Phillips's body.
Country stuffs the takedown attempt from Phillips. Phillips gets slowly back to his feet.
Country swings for the body but Phillips moves out of range.
Phillips lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Country lands an overhand right.
A combination from Phillips does no damage.
Country swings for the body but Phillips moves out of range.
Phillips looks to land a combination but Country avoids it well.
Country is looking to wear down Phillips with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Phillips scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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!
Phillips throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Phillips prevents Country from standing back up.
Phillips missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Country pushes Phillips off looking to stand but Phillips dives back in and keeps control.
Phillips working Country over with strikes.
Phillips with the ground and pound but Country uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Country utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Country has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Country controls Phillips momentarily but Phillips frees himself.
Phillips missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Phillips accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Country keeping moving, preventing Phillips from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Phillips landing with the ground and pound.
Phillips missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Country is breathing heavily.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD2#
Phillips closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Country quickly recovers to half guard.
Phillips throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Phillips throwing shots but Country is blocking nicely.
Country is trying to stand back up but Phillips is controlling him
Phillips thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Phillips looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Phillips.
Phillips lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Country is trying to stand up here but Phillips is controlling him well.
Ground and pound from Phillips.
Country pushes Phillips off looking to stand but Phillips dives back in and keeps control.
#T3#
Nice strikes from Phillips there.
Phillips scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Phillips not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Phillips lands with a punch from half guard.
Phillips thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Country's head.
Phillips throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Phillips working Country over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phillips takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Country is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Phillips scores with a couple of nice shots.
Phillips is trying to control the action in half guard but Country is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Phillips lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Phillips connects with a nice short shot to Country's temple. #T4#
Phillips sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Country defending well though.
Phillips throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Country taking some punishment here, with Phillips in his half guard.
Phillips lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Phillips connects with a nice short shot to Country's temple.
Phillips missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Phillips looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Country with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Phillips slips a nice elbow through Country's hands, connecting with Country's forehead.
Phillips lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Phillips takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxwell Phillips dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Some wild striking there from Phillips.
Phillips defending well as Country loads up on a big left hand.
Phillips fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Country appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Phillips closes this distance looking for a takedown but Country circles away.
Country misses with an uppercut. Phillips saw that one coming.
Country misses with a wild body shot.
Country throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Phillips counters with a single leg into guard. Country didn't expect that.
Phillips throws a strike but Country rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Country stopping the sweep attempt from Phillips.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips controlling the position.
Country controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Phillips looking for a sweep. Not yet Phillips, not yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Phillips has control of Country's left arm, preventing Country from doing any damage.
Country tries to stand but Phillips is controlling from the bottom.
Country stopping the sweep attempt from Phillips.
Phillips is pulling down on Country's head. It's preventing any offense from Country, at least for the moment.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Country trying to control but Phillips is working from the bottom.
Phillips controlling the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Country enables Phillips to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Country manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Phillips throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Phillips is working Country over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Phillips must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Phillips is working Country over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Phillips throws a strike but Country rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T3#
Country throws a big elbow that misses.
Country trying to control the position from guard on top but Phillips is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Phillips is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Phillips looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Phillips is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Phillips keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Phillips pulls Country in close to his closed guard and prevents Country from doing any damage or advancing position.
Phillips keeping moving, preventing Country from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Country misses the shot to the body.
Country takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Country keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It looked like Country wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Maxwell Phillips will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Phillips keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Country looks to score with a jab to the body but Phillips is just out of range.
Phillips fails to land with a series of punches.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown but Country shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Country throws an overhand right that lands on Phillips's shoulder, as Phillips tries to avoid the shot.
Big Country is winning the standup battle so far.
Country stuffs the takedown attempt from Phillips. Phillips gets slowly back to his feet.
Phillips misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Big Country has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxwell Phillips.
Phillips moves out of range of the strikes.
Phillips throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Country.
Phillips has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips defending well as Country loads up on a big left hand.
Country is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phillips.
Country looks to land a right hand but Phillips moved out of range.
Country throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Country looks to score with a jab to the body but Phillips is just out of range.
Maxwell Phillips is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1##TD2#
Phillips shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Country manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Phillips trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Phillips throws an elbow that misses. Country uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Phillips's guard. Nice move by Country!#REVR#
Phillips has control of Country's left arm, preventing Country from doing any damage.
Country trying to control but Phillips is working from the bottom.
Phillips wants to sweep but no luck.
Big Country has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Phillips pulls Country in close to prevent any damage.
Phillips keeping moving, preventing Country from controlling successfully.
Phillips looking to hit a scissor sweep but Country is one step ahead there.
Phillips wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Phillips looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Phillips is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Country lands a head shot.
Phillips throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Country throws a lazy right hand but Phillips sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Big Country is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phillips walks into a jab.
Phillips works over Country's head and body with a nice combination.
Country dodges the punch combination from Phillips.
Country misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Country loads up on a big right hand but Phillips slips the punch.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Phillips.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phillips working the strikes but Country uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Phillips missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Phillips is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Country avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Phillips.
Ground and pound from Phillips.
Phillips working over Country with some ground and pound. Country looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Country keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Country has hold of Phillips's hands but Phillips slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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 Big Country.
I think Phillips 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Maxwell Phillips!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Fangbattle slips a straight right by Fontana.
Fangbattle ducks under a wild hook from Fontana.
Fangbattle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fangbattle takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sloppy strikes from Fangbattle. Those never looked like landing.
Fontana misses with a looping right.
Fangbattle throws a big shot that misses.
Fontana misses with a body shot.
Fangbattle throws a head kick but Fontana moves out of range.
Fontana takes a swing at Fangbattle's ribcage but misses.
Fontana missing with a left hand there. Fangbattle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fontana throws a body punch but Fangbattle moves out of range. #CL2#
Fangbattle clinches up with Fontana and pushes him back against the cage.
Fangbattle can't get the takedown.
Fontana is trying to break the clinch but Fangbattle is controlling him.#BC#
Fontana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Fangbattle throws a right and a left that Fontana avoids nicely.
Fontana is looking to counter punch.
Fangbattle throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like Fontana wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fontana loads up on a big right hand but Fangbattle slips the punch.
Fontana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Fontana.
Fontana throws a hook but Fangbattle avoids it easily.
Fangbattle lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fontana is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Fangbattle's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Fontana cracks Fangbattle with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fangbattle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fontana.
Fontana takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fontana misses with an uppercut.
Fontana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fangbattle.
Fontana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fangbattle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fangbattle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fangbattle throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fontana.#T2#
Fangbattle blocks a jab.
Fontana misses with a straight right.
Fangbattle gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fontana swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fangbattle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fontana throws a poor cross that misses
and Fangbattle counters with a one-two to the body.
Fontana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fontana takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fangbattle misses with a series of wild punches.
Fangbattle looks winded!#CL2#
Fangbattle has closed the distance and engaged Fontana in a clinch.
#BC#
Fontana breaks the clinch.
Fontana misses with an uppercut. Fangbattle saw that one coming.
Fangbattle staying out of range there.
Fangbattle wants to counter the offense by Fontana and move into the clinch position.#T3#
Sloppy strikes from Fangbattle. Those never looked like landing.
Fangbattle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fontana.
Fangbattle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fangbattle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fontana smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circling - Fontana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fontana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fangbattle was well out of range. Poor timing from Fontana.
Fangbattle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fontana jabs Fangbattle right on the nose. Fangbattle blinks but takes it well.
Fontana misses with an uppercut. Fangbattle saw that one coming.
Fangbattle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fontana.
Jab from Fontana.
Fontana throws an overhand right that lands on Fangbattle's shoulder, as Fangbattle tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Fangbattle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fontana was well out of range. Poor timing from Fangbattle.
Fontana throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fangbattle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fangbattle falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fontana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fontana throws a shot from downtown. Fangbattle moves away and avoids it.
Fontana misses with an uppercut.
Fangbattle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fontana.
Fangbattle moves away from the strike by Fontana.
Fontana just misses with a punch to the body.
Fontana sets himself, and Fangbattle steps forward looking for the clinch! Fontana avoids it this time.
Fontana lands a right hook to the body.
Fontana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fangbattle moves away.
Fontana looks to score with a jab to the body but Fangbattle is just out of range.
Fontana throws a hook but Fangbattle avoids it easily.
Fontana swings for the body but Fangbattle moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucky Fontana dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A lazy left from Fontana finds it's target.#CL2#
Fangbattle darts in and clinches Fontana up against the cage.#BC#
Fontana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fontana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fangbattle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Fangbattle tries to counter it with a takedown but Fontana pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fontana avoids the head kick by Fangbattle.
Fontana swings widly with a right hand
and Fangbattle counters with a nice uppercut.
Fangbattle tries to close the distance and clinch but Fontana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fontana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fangbattle.
Fontana looks to score with a jab to the body but Fangbattle is just out of range.
Fangbattle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fontana.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fangbattle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fontana keeps the fight on the outside.
Fangbattle tries to clinch there but Fontana circles away.
Fontana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Fangbattle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fangbattle with the counter takedown but Fontana avoids it easily.
Fontana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fangbattle was well out of range. Poor timing from Fontana.
Fangbattle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fangbattle slips under a jab.
Fangbattle tries to close the distance and clinch but Fontana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lucky Fontana is winning the standup battle so far.
Fangbattle is breathing heavily.
Fangbattle tries to clinch up but Fontana circles away and keeps his distance.
Fontana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fontana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fangbattle moves away.
Fontana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fangbattle drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fontana defends it well.
Fontana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fangbattle was well out of range. Poor timing from Fontana.
Fangbattle moves in looking to clinch but Fontana pushes him off.
Fontana throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fangbattle counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fontana thinking.
Fangbattle scores with a jab to the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fontana.#T2#
Fontana works the jab nicely.
Fangbattle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fontana manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Fangbattle moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Fontana breaks the clinch.
Fontana misses with a straight right.
And Fangbattle tries to counter it with a takedown but Fontana pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fontana keeps the fight on the outside.
Fontana is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fontana lands with a good body shot.
Fangbattle moves away from the strike by Fontana.
Fontana jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fontana looks to throw the jab but Fangbattle is out of range.
Fangbattle changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fontana misses the jab.#CL2#
Fangbattle has closed the distance and engaged Fontana in a clinch.
Fangbattle misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Fangbattle drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fontana gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Fontana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fontana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fangbattle was well out of range. Poor timing from Fontana.
Fangbattle moves out of range as Fontana strikes.
Fangbattle is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Karey Fangbattle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fangbattle slips a straight right by Fontana.
Lucky Fontana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fontana swings for the body but Fangbattle moves out of range.
Fontana stuns Fangbattle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fontana misses with a straight left.
Fontana throws a lazy right hand but Fangbattle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fontana lunges at Fangbattle with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fangbattle's hand.
Fangbattle slips a straight right by Fontana.
Fontana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fangbattle can do to turn this around?#T4#
Fangbattle lands a head kick. Fontana smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fangbattle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fontana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fangbattle manages to avoid it.
Fontana throws a body punch but Fangbattle moves out of range.
Fontana lands with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fontana. Fangbattle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fangbattle steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fontana.
Fontana throws a jab but it's blocked by Fangbattle.
Fontana has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Fontana swings for the body but Fangbattle moves out of range.
Fontana throws a hook but Fangbattle avoids it easily.
Fontana takes a swing at Fangbattle's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Fontana misses the target.
Fontana misses with a looping left.
Fontana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucky Fontana dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Fontana throws a jab when Fangbattle was well out of range.
Fangbattle feints the counter takedown.
Fangbattle misses with a series of wild punches.
Fontana throws a body punch but Fangbattle moves out of range.
Fangbattle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fontana.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fangbattle.
Fangbattle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fontana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fangbattle throws a counter combo.
Fontana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fangbattle fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fangbattle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fontana throws a hook to the side of Fangbattle's head but Fangbattle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fangbattle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fontana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fangbattle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fangbattle feints a counter leg kick.
Fangbattle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fontana.#T1#
Fangbattle looks to score with a jab to the body but Fontana is just out of range.
Fontana throws a body punch but Fangbattle moves out of range.
Fangbattle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fontana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fangbattle drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fontana defends it well.
Fangbattle ducks under a wild hook from Fontana.
Fontana misses with an uppercut.
Fontana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fangbattle slips under a jab.
Fontana misses with a body shot.
Fangbattle is looking for the big counter here.
Fangbattle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fontana swats away the attempt to clinch by Fangbattle.
Fontana misses the shot to the body. #T2#
A big left from Fontana misses.
Fangbattle tries to clinch but Fontana is having none of it.
Fangbattle drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fangbattle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fontana moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fangbattle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fontana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fangbattle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fontana misses with a hook. Fangbattle ducked under it nicely.
Fangbattle slips a straight right by Fontana.
Fontana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fangbattle avoids the body shot from Fontana.
Fontana lands a nice looking body shot.
Fontana misses with a straight right.
Fangbattle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Fontana misses the shot to the body.
Fontana throws a hook to the side of Fangbattle's head but Fangbattle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fontana misses the shot to the body.
Fangbattle tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fontana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fangbattle moves out of range as Fontana strikes.
Fontana misses with a wild body shot.
Lucky Fontana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fangbattle slips a jab from Fontana.
Fontana throws a body punch but Fangbattle moves out of range.
Fangbattle changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fontana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fontana takes a swing at Fangbattle's ribcage but misses.
Fangbattle is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fontana jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T4#
Fontana scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fontana scores with a jab.
Fontana avoids the head kick by Fangbattle.
Fangbattle moves in looking to clinch but Fontana pushes him off.
Fontana pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fangbattle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fontana.
Fontana works Fangbattle's body with a nice hook.
Fontana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fangbattle lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fontana looks to throw the jab but Fangbattle is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Fangbattle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fontana connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fangbattle. Fangbattle circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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!
Fangbattle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fontana.
Karey Fangbattle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fontana scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucky Fontana showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fontana, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucky Fontana!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Fontana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cooper manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Fontana.
Fontana throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Cooper counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fontana lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cooper is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fontana won't allow Cooper to sweep him here.
Fontana passes into half guard.
Fontana is thwarting Cooper's attempts to control the position.
Cooper wants to sweep but Fontana has passed to side control!#SUB#
Fontana tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fontana has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Cooper is looking for a sweep.
Cooper is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Fontana wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cooper, who protects the arm well.
Fontana tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Fontana looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cooper is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fontana working away.
Cooper tries to buck Fontana off but Fontana is having none of it.
Fontana wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cooper keeps working.
Cooper struggling a bit here.
Fontana trying to control the action but Cooper is working from the bottom.
Cooper tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fontana wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3##SUB#
Fontana tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fontana has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Fontana wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cooper, who protects the arm well.
Cooper tries to buck Fontana off but Fontana is having none of it.
Cooper is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Fontana is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Fontana fails to advance to Cooper's back.
Cooper is working to get back to half guard.
#T4##SUB#
Fontana is working for a guillotine from mount but Cooper frees his head quite easily.
Cooper really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fontana is looking to work his way around to Cooper's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cooper is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fontana looking to control but Cooper is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucky Fontana dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Cooper takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fontana fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fontana misses the shot to the body.
And Cooper tries to counter it with a takedown but Fontana pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fontana misses with a body shot.
Tommy Cooper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A lazy left from Fontana finds it's target.
Lucky Fontana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Cooper tries to counter it with a takedown but Fontana pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cooper ducks under a wild hook from Fontana.
Fontana scores with a hook to the body. Cooper takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
A slow jab from Fontana misses its intended target.
Cooper swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fontana misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Cooper counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cooper works over Fontana with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Fontana is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cooper is aware though and is defending well.
Cooper throws a big elbow that misses.
Cooper throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fontana works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cooper trying to control but Fontana is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Fontana working for a triangle but Cooper defends it easily.
Cooper wants to control from the top but Fontana keeps moving. #T2#
Cooper pushing down on Fontana's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Cooper is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fontana doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cooper. #SUB2#
Cooper 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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cooper in particular looking to stall.#T3##SUB#
Fontana looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Cooper is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Fontana makes his way to full guard, as Cooper worked for a kimura.
#SUB#
Fontana had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cooper defends it easily.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cooper loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Cooper drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fontana looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fontana looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fontana! #REVR##SUB#
Fontana working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cooper regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cooper is looking for a sweep. Fontana is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Fontana is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucky Fontana 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#
Fontana throws a looping overhand right but Cooper ducks down to avoid it.
Fontana misses with a body punch
#TD2#
and Cooper counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Cooper is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fontana sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Cooper seems to be working for a kimura but Fontana defends the submission attempt.
Fontana moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper is looking to work some ground and pound but Fontana has wrist control.#SUB#
Fontana is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Cooper has his hands clasped together but Fontana extends and breaks Cooper's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Fontana.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lucky Fontana!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Country missing with a left hand there. Faulkner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Faulkner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Country.
Faulkner slips a straight right by Country.
Country throws a body shot but no joy.
Country missing with a left hand there. Faulkner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Faulkner closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Country did well to prevent Faulkner getting side control.
Faulkner prevents Country from standing back up.
Faulkner controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Country actively working from the bottom here.
Country trying to control here.
#T1#
Country wants to improve his position but Faulkner is controlling well.
Faulkner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Country on the ground.
Faulkner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Country defending well though. #SUB2#
Country is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Faulkner pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Country actively working from the bottom here.
Faulkner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Country blocking the ground and pound attempt from Faulkner. #SUB#
Faulkner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Faulkner misses with a head shot. Country uses the momentum to regain guard.
Faulkner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Faulkner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Faulkner preventing the sweep. #T2##SUB2#
Country had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Faulkner defends it easily.
Faulkner trying to control but Country is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Country has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Faulkner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Faulkner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Faulkner has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Faulkner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Faulkner wants to stand but Country has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Faulkner trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Country is looking for a triangle but Faulkner pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Faulkner's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Country is looking for a triangle but Faulkner pushes his legs off easily.
Country controlling Faulkner's posture.
Faulkner trying to stand up but can't free himself from Country's guard.
Faulkner wants to stand and escape but instead Country has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Faulkner is looking to stand up but Country isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Country drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Faulkner dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Faulkner is looking to stand up but Country won't let him. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Country is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Faulkner controls Country momentarily but Country frees himself. #SUB#
Faulkner working for a triangle but Country defends it easily.
Faulkner keeping moving, preventing Country from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Faulkner throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Big Country will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Country throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Country shoots in and gets a takedown into Faulkner's guard.
Faulkner looking for a sweep. Not yet Faulkner, not yet.
Country trying to control but Faulkner is working from the bottom.
Faulkner 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.
Faulkner controls Country momentarily but Country frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Country pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Faulkner is keeping the position for now.
Country has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at WildBoar's Pig Pen (Strength and Conditioning) $40. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Country slips nicely into half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Country seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Country is working for a submission of some sort.
Faulkner wants to stand back up but Country manages to pass into side control.
Country remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Big Country has got the better of the ground game so far.
Country is looking to take a break and control but Faulkner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Country taking a breather here.
Faulkner is looking to regain half guard here but Country keeps moving and retains side control.
Country has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Faulkner!#SUB2#
Faulkner defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Country.
Faulkner can't escape the position.
Country controlling from the full mount.
Faulkner is squirming around, avoiding Country's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Faulkner regains half guard.
Country is pressing down on Faulkner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Faulkner is holding on for now.
Faulkner wants to get back to full guard.
Faulkner is refusing to be controlled, as Country sits in half guard.
Faulkner is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Country is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Country not doing much here.
Country is trying to control the action in half guard but Faulkner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Faulkner is trying to stand back up but Country is controlling him
Still in half guard, Country seems content to control.#SUB2#
Country is looking for a kimura here.
Faulkner wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Country is taking a breather. Faulkner says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Country showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Country misses with a lunging right hand
and Faulkner counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Country thinking.
A slow jab from Country misses its intended target.
Country blocks a head kick by Faulkner.
Country has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Country shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Faulkner manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Country drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Faulkner dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Country trying to keep a closed guard but Faulkner is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Country escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Faulkner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Faulkner tries to stand but Country is controlling from the bottom.
Faulkner content to stall in guard here. #T1##SUB#
Faulkner drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Country manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Faulkner has Country in his guard.#REVB#
Country trying to control the position from guard on top but Faulkner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Country stopping the sweep attempt from Faulkner.
Country trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Faulkner looking to control.
Country trying to control the position from guard on top but Faulkner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Country forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Country prevents Faulkner from improving his position.
Faulkner is trying to stand up here but Country is controlling him well.
Country moves into full mount! Faulkner won't be happy about that!
Country wants to control the pace but Faulkner is squirming around nicely.
Faulkner is looking to get to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Country won't let Faulkner get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Country tries to control but Faulkner wriggling away. #T3#
Faulkner swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Country moves to the back.
Faulkner tries to escape but Country has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Big Country is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Country is riding his opponent, not letting Faulkner buck him off. #T4#
Faulkner rolls, trying to escape but Country keeps control of the position.
Country really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Faulkner.
Country trying to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Faulkner tries to escape but Country has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Big Country comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Country has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Country!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Smurf bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Joyner's head backwards.
Smurf lands with an overhand left.
Smurf lands with a good body shot.
Nice body punch from Smurf.
Smurf clobbers Joyner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smurf connects with a body shot that sends Joyner's belly button to the back.
A jab from Smurf does it's job there.
Smurf scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smurf lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Joyner at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smurf scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Joyner doesn't seem bothered though.
Smurf works Joyner's body with a nice hook.
Smurf connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Joyner could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Smurf's corner calls for a 1-2. Smurf obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Smurf works the jab nicely.
Smurf's jab looks to have found its range, popping Joyner under the eye.
Smurf 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.
Pappa Smurf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smurf lands with a good body shot.
Smurf lands the left hand.
Joyner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smurf lands with a straight right. Joyner didn't see that one coming.#ROC2#
Joyner is rocked!
Smurf lands a nice shot to the body.
Smurf stuns Joyner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joyner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Oh Joyner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smurf lands a body shot.
Joyner is breathing heavily.
Smurf scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smurf lands an overhand right.
Smurf drops Joyner with a huge uppercut! Joyner drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Smurf is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pappa Smurf!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Owens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smurf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Owens was well out of range. Poor timing from Smurf.
Owens is looking for a counter combo.
Owens could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Owens throws a jab when Smurf was well out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smurf, as that shot connected.
Smurf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Owens was well out of range. Poor timing from Smurf.
Owens takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smurf connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smurf jabs at Owens's body.
A punch lands to the side of Owens 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smurf fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Owens looks to clinch
and Smurf counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Smurf.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Owens tries to close the distance and clinch but Smurf swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Owens walks into a left hand.
Smurf fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Owens looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Owens takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smurf takes a swing at Owens's ribcage but misses.
Smurf looks to score with a jab to the body but Owens is just out of range.
Smurf throws a body shot but no joy.
Smurf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smurf lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Owens has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Owens breaks from the clinch.
Owens with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smurf to score with a decent uppercut.
Smurf lands with an overhand left.
Owens misses with a series of wild punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smurf.
Pappa Smurf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Smurf cracks Owens with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smurf lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smurf lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Smurf scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Smurf with a jab.#ROC2#
Owens is rocked!
Smurf connects with a body shot that sends Owens's belly button to the back.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smurf darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Oh Owens is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Owens walks straight into a right hand from Smurf - that's dropped him! Smurf jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Owens from any more punishment! Owens complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pappa Smurf!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Keller scores with a jab to the head.
#TD#
Keller looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Fontana is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Keller pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Fontana actively working from the bottom here.
Fontana trying to control here.
Fontana might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Keller haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Fontana has his hands clasped together around Keller's back. He's all about the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Keller is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fontana has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Fontana looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Fontana wants to control but Keller is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fontana is trying to get back to full guard.
Fontana wants to control but Keller is keeping busy.
Keller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fontana's head.
Keller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fontana works his way to full guard. Good work.
Keller wants to get up but he can't break Fontana's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Fontana pulls Keller in close to prevent any damage.
Keller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fontana looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Fontana working for a triangle but Keller defends it easily.
Keller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Keller with a flurry of punches that miss.
Keller throws a big elbow that misses.
Fontana looking to control.
Fontana pulls Keller in close to his closed guard and prevents Keller from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keller is looking to work some ground and pound but Fontana has wrist control.
Keller really is a fat lump.
Fontana trying to control the position.
Keller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Fontana had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Keller defends it easily.
Fontana is pulling down on Keller's head. It's preventing any offense from Keller, at least for the moment.
Keller landing with the ground and pound.
Keller wants to stand but Fontana has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Fontana wants to sweep but no luck.
Fontana preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fontana has his hands on Keller's head, controlling the position.
Keller knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fontana on the ground.#SUB2#
Fontana has his foot on Keller's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Keller works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Keller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Fontana working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Keller doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Fontana is tightening it up a little... Keller has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Keller reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Keller taps out! Nice BJJ there by Fontana!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Lucky Fontana!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Country lands a jab to Dale's midsection.
Dale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Country jabs at Dale's body.
Country cracks a nice hook into Dale's ribs.
Country throws out a loose jab but Dale uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Dale moves into the clinch successfully.
Dale throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Country's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dale throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
so Country counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dale is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Country is controlling him.
Country engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dale not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dale really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Country controlling from the top position. #T1#
Country's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Country drops back looking for a leg! Dale is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dale manages to kick Country off! Country jumps back into Dale's guard.
Country controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dale wants to stand up but Country is controlling him. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Country is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dale wants to stand and escape but Country is having none of it.
Country seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Country forces his way into half guard.
Country is taking a breather. Dale says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dale knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Country on the ground.#SUB2#
Dale is kicking away at Country from the bottom - trying to push off and stand up. Country grabs hold of a leg and drops back for a heel hook! The two fighters roll across the mat, with Dale trying to push Country off... Dale taps! He's tapped! This one is all over! A throwback to the old Pancrase there with an infrequently seen submission hold! Nice work.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Big Country!
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