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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
4Kings . 006
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Voudka shoots in but Salvatierra avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Salvatierra looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Salvatierra jabs Voudka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Voudka as Salvatierra shoots in.#TD2#
Voudka decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Voudka is figuring out what he wants to do next.
It looks like Voudka might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Voudka wants to pass to mount but Salvatierra is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voudka is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1##SUB2#
Voudka is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Voudka maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Salvatierra could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Voudka has cracked it and Salvatierra is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Voudka!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vladimir Voudka!
Vladimir Voudka was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Ho Joy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ho Joy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kram misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ho Joy.
Ho Joy was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kram!
A punch combination from Kram misses.
Kram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ho Joy blocks a head kick by Kram.
Ho Joy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kram throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ho Joy.
As Kram backs off Ho Joy throws a huge counter combo but Kram manages to avoid it all.
Kram really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Ho Joy moves into the clinch successfully.
Kram has had enough of the clinch but Ho Joy keeps him there for the moment.
Kram tries to circle away but Ho Joy has him pinned against the cage.
Kram blocks an uppercut.
Ho Joy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Our sources have told us that Kram has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kram is pushing Ho Joy up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T1##BC2#
Ho Joy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kram misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kram takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kram connects with a nice looking jab.
Kram misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kram with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ho Joy to score with a decent uppercut.
Kram throws a body punch but Ho Joy moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ho Joy.
Kram needs to keep his hands up - Ho Joy had a free shot at his head there.
Ho Joy lands a leg kick that knocks Kram off balance momentarily.
Ho Joy scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kram misses with a jab to the body
and Ho Joy counters with a good low kick that Kram was not able to check.
Good shot there by Ho Joy.
Ho Joy cracks the inside of Kram's front leg. #T2#
Ho Joy throws an overhand right that lands on Kram's shoulder, as Kram tries to avoid the shot.
Ho Joy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ho Joy tries to bum rush Kram with a series of wild strikes but Kram uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kram misses with a right hand
and Ho Joy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ho Joy misses with a head kick.
Kram is looking to wear down Ho Joy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sloppy strikes from Ho Joy. Those never looked like landing.
Kram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ho Joy moves away.
Genghis Kram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ho Joy!
A chopping leg kick lands by Ho Joy.
Kram throws a body kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Ho Joy.
Ho Joy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ho Joy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Ho Joy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kram swings for the body but Ho Joy moves out of range.
Kram scores with a jab.
Ho Joy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC2#
Kram is rocked!
That kick from Ho Joy tenderised Kram's leg. Kram is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oh Kram is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kram misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ho Joy counters with a good, hard body kick but Kram shrugs it off.
Kram is breathing heavily.
Ho Joy lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kram will feel that in the morning.
Ho Joy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ho Joy cracks Kram with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Do Ho Joy!
Genghis Kram was interviewed post fight and said 'In defeat you gain the most'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Townsend.#TD#
Townsend has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Jones regains guard immediately.
Townsend lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Townsend throws a big right hand that misses.
Townsend works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard.
Townsend will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Jones has momentary wrist control but Townsend slips an elbow through the middle.
Townsend with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jones has his feet on Townsend's thighs here. He's pushed Townsend off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Townsend screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Davy Jones!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Aguilar has his takedown stuffed
and Meshugga counters with a series of strikes. Aguilar will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Meshugga gets tackled into the cage by Aguilar. Aguilar maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Meshugga decides to pull guard.
Meshugga keeping moving, preventing Aguilar from controlling successfully.
Aguilar pushes down on Meshugga's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Aguilar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Meshugga has managed to free his arm - good work.
Meshugga wants to control but Aguilar is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aguilar thows a huge punch but Meshugga dodges it nicely.
#T1#
Meshugga has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aguilar is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Aguilar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Meshugga is not content to let Aguilar control the position.#SUB#
Aguilar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Meshugga sees it coming and defends easily.
Meshugga is trying to stand back up but Aguilar is controlling him
Aguilar trying to mount his opponent but Meshugga defends it. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Aguilar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Meshugga is just riding it out for now. Aguilar eventually gives up the hold.
Meshugga is staying active underneath Aguilar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meshugga wants to control but Aguilar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Meshugga is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aguilar is trying to control the action in half guard but Meshugga is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Meshugga closes the distance and clinches up with Aguilar, looking for a takedown. Meshugga pushes Aguilar against the cage but Aguilar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Meshugga is looking to clinch but Aguilar is avoiding it.
Meshugga tries to clinch there but Aguilar circles away.
#TD2#
Meshugga closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Aguilar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Meshugga pulls his head out easily.
Aguilar punching from the bottom.
Meshugga wants to stand up but Aguilar is controlling the position.
Aguilar regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Aguilar has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Meshugga should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Aguilar has tightened it up now! Meshugga should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joao Aguilar!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Iweala swats away the attempt to clinch by Meshugga.
Iweala is looking for a counter combo.
Meshugga looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Meshugga shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Iweala decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Meshugga trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Meshugga's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iweala unloading with bombs!
Meshugga is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Iweala is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Meshugga has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T1#
Meshugga slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meshugga is looking for a sweep. Iweala is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Iweala is trying to control the action in half guard but Meshugga is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Meshugga is trying to stand back up but Iweala is controlling him
Meshugga has his hands clasped together around Iweala's back. He's all about the action.
Iweala working Meshugga over with strikes.
Meshugga is concentrating on defense, preventing Iweala from advancing position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Iweala throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Meshugga flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Meshugga is trying to stand back up but Iweala is controlling him
Still in half guard, Iweala seems content to control.
Meshugga is trying to control but can't.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Iweala content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Iweala shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Meshugga napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Meshugga is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Iweala tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Iweala has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Iweala working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Meshugga's face as Iweala controls the position.
Meshugga is trying to get back to half guard.
Iweala moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Meshugga is not content to let Iweala control the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Meshugga tries to escape but Iweala is in control.
Meshugga prevents Iweala from moving into mount.
Iweala has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Iweala landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Iweala looking to control but Meshugga is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Meshugga is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gloire Iweala 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##CL2#
Meshugga clinches. #TD#
Iweala gets control of Meshugga's arms and successfully pulls guard. Iweala will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Meshugga tries to stand but Iweala is controlling from the bottom.
Iweala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Meshugga can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Iweala working for a triangle but Meshugga defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iweala looking to control.
#T1#
Meshugga wanted to stand there but Iweala had control of the position.
Iweala tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Meshugga would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Iweala throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Meshugga stuffs the takedown.
Iweala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Meshugga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Iweala throws a big counter combination but Meshugga scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Meshugga tries for a takedown but Iweala sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Meshugga shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Iweala pinned against the cage. Iweala gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Iweala falls off balance throwing a combination
and Meshugga counters with a three punch combo that has Iweala backing up. Iweala nods at Meshugga to acknowledge the strikes.
Gloire Iweala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Iweala fails with a takedown attempt.
Iweala sets himself, and Meshugga steps forward looking for the clinch! Iweala avoids it this time.#CL#
Iweala gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Iweala drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Meshugga gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gloire Iweala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iweala is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T3##BC2#
Meshugga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Iweala is looking to clinch but Meshugga is avoiding it.
Meshugga shoots in for a takedown but Iweala shows good takedown defense.
Iweala tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Meshugga manages to circle out of the way.
Meshugga bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Meshugga, right into the meat.
Iweala darts in looking for a takedown but Meshugga gets double underhooks and turns Iweala into the cage.
Meshugga slaps away a takedown attempt from Iweala, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Meshugga doesn't manage to clinch there - Iweala circles away.
#T4#
Iweala throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Meshugga's waist but Meshugga gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Iweala off to one side.
No joy there for Iweala, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Meshugga fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Meshugga rushes Iweala and presses him up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Meshugga.
Iweala blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Meshugga looking for a takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Meshugga drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Iweala gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Iweala stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daemon Meshugga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Meshugga tests Iweala's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Iweala has Meshugga up against the cage in a clinch.
Meshugga tries to pull guard but Iweala holds him up against the cage and eventually Meshugga drops back down to his feet.
Meshugga is trying to pull guard but Iweala turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Meshugga tries to throw a body punch but Iweala avoids it by throwing Meshugga back against the cage.
Meshugga prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meshugga gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Iweala.
Iweala blocking some punches.
#T1#
Meshugga unloads a knee to the mid-section. Iweala lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Iweala fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gloire Iweala. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Meshugga manages to break the clinch.
Meshugga will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Meshugga fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Daemon Meshugga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Meshugga fails to land the takedown.
Meshugga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Meshugga is defended easily by Iweala.#T2#
Meshugga shoots for a takedown but Iweala saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Iweala appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Meshugga closes the distance and clinches up with Iweala, looking for a takedown. Meshugga pushes Iweala against the cage but Iweala circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Iweala closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Meshugga's guard.
Iweala stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Meshugga swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Iweala trying to control the position from guard on top but Meshugga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Meshugga is trying to keep Iweala in close.
Iweala is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Meshugga is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Iweala loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #ES2#
Meshugga has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Iweala has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Iweala is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Meshugga is trying to break free.#TD2#
Meshugga ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Meshugga no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Iweala trying to control but Meshugga is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Meshugga working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Iweala doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Iweala manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU#
Iweala stands up from Meshugga's guard - Iweala perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Iweala closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Iweala thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Meshugga's head.
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 Gloire Iweala.
I think Iweala has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Gloire Iweala!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Lane listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2#
Lane closes the distance and clinches.
Lane swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Lane.
Jones looking for a takedown.
Lane lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.
Lane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lane is defending well.
Lane misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lane.
Jones prevents a body shot from Lane.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lane misses with a body punch.
Lane tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Lane back against the cage.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lane swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones. #T1#
Lane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lane just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davy Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lane misses with a punch to the body.
Lane tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Lane.
Lane tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Lane back against the cage.
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lane gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Lane scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lane working aggressively here.
Lane tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Lane back against the cage.
Lane tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lane tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Lane back against the cage.
Lane misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Lane misses with a punch to the body.
Lane pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones tries to pull guard but Lane holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Lane lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Lane throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lane tried to score with a low kick but Jones checks it.
Lane lunges at Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jones's 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!
Good work by Jones as he checks the leg kick.
Lane throws a leg kick but Jones moved away.
Jones with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Lane counters by clinching up.
Lane misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Jones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lane after a bit of a struggle.
Lane scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lane can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones is looking for a takedown.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lane.
Lane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Lane misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Jones is rocked!
Lane throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lane.
Lane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lane misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Lane fails to land.
Lane misses with a punch on the inside.
Lane misses with a punch on the inside.
Lane has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lane.
Lane swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lane throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Lane swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Lane fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lane working aggressively here.
Lane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lane misses with the head strike.
Lane working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Lane.
#T4#
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lane working aggressively here.
Jones jumps guard but Lane stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lane throws a head punch that misses.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lane has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Lane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lane swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lane misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lane.
Lane swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Jones seems to have got his legs back now.
Lane lands an uppercut.
Lane gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lane tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Lane lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Lane lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lane struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Lane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lane throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaden Lane dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Lane throws a quick head kick that knocks Jones silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Lane is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kaden Lane!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Kram moves out of range as Corey throws a body kick.
Kram connects with a good right hand that stumbles Corey. Corey circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Corey rushes Kram and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kram stalling in the clinch.
Corey lands a shot to the body.
Corey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Corey misses with some punches.
Corey lands a shot to the body.
Kram blocks an uppercut.
Kram can't break the clinch.
Corey misses with the head strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corey working aggressively here.
Kram tries to land a knee to the head but Corey blocks with his arms.
Corey cracks Kram with a nice body shot.
Corey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kram's elbow.
Kram's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Corey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Corey keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kram's efforts to push away.
Corey misses with the head strike.
Corey throws a punch but it's blocked by Kram.
Corey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Kram's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A body shot lands from Corey.
Corey misses with the head strike.
Corey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corey has Kram pressed against the cage, preventing Kram from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short body shot lands from Corey as the two fighters clinch.
Corey lands a hook that snaps the head of Kram backwards.
Corey can't find room to land a body shot as Kram controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Corey fails to land.
Corey lands with a short shot to the head.
Corey misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Corey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Corey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kram is trying to break the clinch but Corey is controlling him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kram.
Corey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Corey throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Kram breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kram lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kram.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Corey closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Corey misses with a body punch.
Kram blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kram blocks an uppercut.
Corey has a couple of punches blocked by Kram.
Kram looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short left from Corey.
Corey lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Corey. #T3#
Kram blocks an uppercut.
Corey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kram blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Corey.
Corey struggles to land a body shot inside as Kram controls his hands.
Kram looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Corey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Corey throws a punch but it's blocked by Kram.
Corey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Corey struggles to land a body shot inside as Kram controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Corey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Corey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Corey is working Kram over against the cage.
Corey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Corey.
Corey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kram backwards.
Corey misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Kram blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kram backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kram blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kram wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Corey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Corey tries to throw a body punch but Kram avoids it by throwing Corey back against the cage.
Corey lands with a right to the head.
Corey is leaning against Kram and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Corey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Corey tries a body shot but Kram blocks it.
Nice body punch from Corey.
Corey lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kram or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kram.
Kram wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Corey has him pressed against the cage.
Corey lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kram is breathing heavily.
Corey lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Corey dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kram thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kram connects with a nice looking jab.
Corey looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice jab there from Kram.
Corey scores with a jab to the head.
#ROC2#
Kram is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Genghis Kram has been cut.
Kram gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). John Corey!
Genghis Kram was interviewed post fight and said 'In defeat you gain the most'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice jab there from Meshugga. #CL2#
Imperial has closed the distance and engaged Meshugga in a clinch.
#BC#
Meshugga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Meshugga slaps away a takedown attempt from Imperial, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Meshugga shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Imperial pinned against the cage. Imperial gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Meshugga.#CL#
Meshugga moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imperial wants to take the fight to the mat but Meshugga manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Meshugga wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daemon Meshugga. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Imperial has picked Meshugga up - he's going for a ride! Imperial dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB#
Meshugga actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Meshugga wants to get back to his feet.
Meshugga is refusing to be controlled, as Imperial sits in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Imperial lands a nice short elbow.
Meshugga is looking to escape.
Imperial winds up and cracks Meshugga with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Meshugga is trying to stand.
Imperial is nestled in close to Meshugga, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#CUT2#
It looks like Daemon Meshugga has been cut.
Imperial is trying to control. Meshugga wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Imperial winds up and cracks Meshugga with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Meshugga has hold of Imperial's hands but Imperial slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Meshugga is looking to improve his position.
Imperial working Meshugga over with strikes.
Meshugga tries to roll over but Imperial keeps him under control.
Meshugga is breathing heavily.
Imperial sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Imperial lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Meshugga! More strikes land and this one is all over! Imperial jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Imperial!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Kram misses with a series of wild punches.
Wheeler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kram throws a right hand that Wheeler ducks under and follows up with a left that Wheeler also avoids with ease.
Wheeler is looking for a counter combo.
A swing and a miss from Kram.
Wheeler seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Wheeler gets tackled into the cage by Kram. Kram maintains the clinch. #TD#
Wheeler successfully pulls guard.
Wheeler trying to strike off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wheeler punching to the body, from the bottom. #SUB#
Wheeler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kram must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kram trying to control the position from guard on top but Wheeler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB#
Wheeler looking for a guillotine here but Kram defends easily.
#SUB#
Wheeler is looking for a triangle but Kram pushes his legs off easily.
Wheeler wants to stand but Kram is controlling the position.
Wheeler keeping moving, preventing Kram from controlling successfully. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wheeler throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wheeler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kram ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kram connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Genghis Kram is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Kram moves into range and clinches up with Wheeler.
Wheeler can't get the takedown.
Wheeler is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kram controlling the action here for a moment.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wheeler as Kram tries to tie him up. #T3#
Kram can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Wheeler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Wheeler.
Kram throws a right hand that Wheeler ducks under and follows up with a left that Wheeler also avoids with ease.
Wheeler misses with a head kick.
Wheeler avoids the head kick by Kram.
Kram lands with a nice combination. Wheeler backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#
It looks like Bret Wheeler has been cut.
Kram works Wheeler's body with a nice hook.
Wheeler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kram.
As Kram looks to move away, Wheeler throws a big counter combo but Kram just gets out of the way.
Genghis Kram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Kram misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Wheeler has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wheeler is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bret Wheeler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kram gets underhooks to prevent Wheeler's takedown attempt.
Kram avoiding damage.
Wheeler jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kram walks away with a smile on his face. Wheeler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wheeler is breathing heavily.
Kram feints a jab promting Wheeler to slip. Kram then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wheeler slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Kram.
Wheeler appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Kram drives through and clinches with Wheeler against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Genghis Kram dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bret Wheeler's cut.
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#
Kram throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kram throws a right hand that Wheeler ducks under and follows up with a left that Wheeler also avoids with ease.
Kram throws a leg kick
and Wheeler counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
Kram has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kram is trying to force a seperation but Wheeler has the dominant position.
A right handed body shot lands from Kram.
Wheeler has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kram after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kram prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wheeler looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bret Wheeler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Kram.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wheeler as Kram tries to tie him up.
Kram lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Kram stops a takedown attempt from Wheeler.
Kram has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wheeler has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kram is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wheeler tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wheeler as Kram tries to tie him up.
Kram looking to throw knees to the head but Wheeler is blocking nicely.
Wheeler changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kram fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Kram has managed to clinch.
Kram is trying to break the clinch but Wheeler has him pressed against the cage.
Wheeler jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kram walks away with a smile on his face. Wheeler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2#
Kram throws a combination. Wheeler tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A head kick misses from Kram.
Wheeler appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kram lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wheeler backs up against the cage.
#ROC2#
Wheeler is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Kram! Wheeler is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Genghis Kram!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 17, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Voudka has Houston up against the cage in a clinch.
Houston managing to block the knees to the body from Voudka.
Voudka has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Houston avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Houston jumps guard.
Voudka prevents Houston from getting back to his feet. #ES#
Houston uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#CL2#
Voudka forces Houston back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Houston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Voudka. Houston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Houston defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Voudka.
Houston throws a big counter combination but Voudka scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Houston stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Houston wants it to stay on the feet.
Francis Houston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Voudka.
Voudka shoots in looking for a takedown but Houston manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Voudka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Voudka gets the takedown into side control.
Houston is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Voudka is controlling him well.
Voudka trying to control the position but Houston is working away.
Houston is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Houston is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Houston manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Voudka is trying to control but can't.
Voudka is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Houston keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Houston prevents Voudka from improving his position.#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Voudka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Houston in particular looking to stall.
Voudka is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Houston scores with a couple of nice shots.
Voudka wants to improve his position but Houston is controlling well.
Voudka wants to get back to his feet.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Voudka manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Voudka 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.
Houston controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Voudka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vladimir Voudka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Voudka misses with a takedown
and Houston counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Houston changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Voudka tries to avoid it but Houston manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Voudka to the ground. Voudka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Voudka with a poor takedown #CL#
and Houston counters by clinching up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francis Houston dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Voudka pushes Houston up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Voudka gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Houston has one foot on Voudka's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Voudka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Houston is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Houston fails with a takedown attempt.
Houston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Voudka can do to turn this around?#TD#
Houston drives through with a takedown into Voudka's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T1#
Voudka wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Houston postures up and lands a big shot to Voudka's brow.
Houston makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Voudka is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Voudka content to stall in guard here. #SU2#
Voudka stands up and waves to Houston to follow him. #T2#
Voudka misses with a combination
#TD#
and Houston counters with a shoot takedown. Voudka fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Houston missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Voudka can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Houston controls the pace.
Voudka wants to sweep here but Houston controlling him for the moment.
Voudka working a defensive guard here.
Houston sitting in guard here, content to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Houston accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Voudka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Voudka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Voudka fails with the takedown#CL#
and Houston counters by moving into the clinch.
Voudka is breathing heavily.
Voudka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Houston keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Voudka's efforts to push away.#TD#
Houston drags the fight down to the ground.
Voudka stopping the sweep attempt from Houston.#T4##SUB#
Houston is looking for a triangle but Voudka pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Houston has his foot on Voudka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Voudka works his way back into a safe position though.
Houston is trying to control the position but Voudka postures up.
Voudka is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Houston is looking to stand up but Voudka isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Voudka is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francis Houston 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Voudka looking to score a takedown here. Houston is defending well but Voudka drives through and ends up in Houston's guard.
Voudka wants to control from the top but Houston keeps moving. #SUB#
Houston working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Voudka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Voudka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Voudka wants to control from the top but Houston keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houston can't keep his opponent in guard - Voudka advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Houston is looking to improve his position.
Houston moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Voudka wants to control from the top but Houston keeps moving.
Voudka looking to pass the guard.
Francis Houston overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Voudka looking to sit in guard and control but Houston gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
Voudka looking for a sweep. Not yet Voudka, not yet. #SUB2#
Voudka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Houston defends well.
Houston postures up and lands a big shot to Voudka's brow. #SUB#
Houston is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Voudka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Houston works over Voudka with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Houston won't allow Voudka to sweep him here.
Houston makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Houston looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Houston trying to control but Voudka is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Voudka throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Houston counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES2#
Voudka has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Houston off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Voudka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Voudka drives through and clinches with Houston against the cage.
#T4#
Voudka tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stalling in the clinch from Houston.
#BC#
Houston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Houston clinches up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Houston dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
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 Francis Houston.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Houston, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francis Houston!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 17, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Ito gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stokes to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ito keeping moving, preventing Stokes from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Ito is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Stokes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stokes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ito pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Ito drives through and clinches with Stokes against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stokes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stokes tries to circle away but Ito has him pinned against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Ito works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stokes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ito controlling from the top position.
Ito works over Stokes with some ground and pound from guard.
Ito controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ito wants to control from the top but Stokes keeps moving. #T2#
Stokes throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ito looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ito throws a body punch but Stokes moves out of range. #TD#
Stokes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ito misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Stokes controlling the position.
Ito can't do much from the bottom here. #T3##SUB#
Stokes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ito is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Stokes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ito, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Ito's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ito is looking to reverse the position.#SU#
Stokes stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Ito tries to clinch but Stokes moves out of range. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stokes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ito swinging wildly here.
#TD2#
Ito feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ito is stalling in the full guard.
Ito trying to control but Stokes is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kubo Ito dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ito throws a body kick that misses.
Stokes avoids the head kick by Ito.
Ito just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromStokes.
Kubo Ito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Ito drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ito slips nicely into half guard.
Ito trying to control from Stokes's half guard. Stokes has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ito has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ito controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stokes wants to get back to his feet but Ito is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Ito throws a strike but Stokes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Stokes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Stokes drops back looking for a leg! Ito is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ito manages to kick Stokes off! Stokes jumps back into Ito's guard. #SUB2#
Ito had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stokes defends it easily.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ito seems keen to control Stokes's posture.
Stokes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ito controlling Stokes's posture. #T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Ito drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Stokes manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Ito has had enough of the clinch but Stokes keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Ito breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stokes tries to close the distance and clinch but Ito swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Ito closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stokes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Ito decides to return to a standing position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Ito shoots in and bounces Stokes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ito slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Ito decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stokes, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kubo Ito will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Stokes gets caught napping as Ito dives in and scores a takedown. Stokes manages to retain guard.
Ito tries to stand but Stokes is controlling from the bottom.
Ito looking to pass the guard. #SU2#
Ito stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Ito scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ito is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ito looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Stokes is trying to stand up here but Ito is controlling him well.
Ito is controlling the pace.
Ito really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stokes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stokes wants to improve his position but Ito is controlling well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ito trying to control the action but Stokes is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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.
Ito trying to control from Stokes's half guard. Stokes has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SU2#
Ito stands up from Stokes's guard - Ito perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Stokes shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ito manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Ito manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T3##TD2#
Ito is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Stokes can't fight it off and eventually Ito manages to take the fight to the floor. Stokes looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Stokes pushes Ito off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL2#
Ito has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ito tries to stall but Stokes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stokes tries to score a body lock takedown but Ito shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T4##BC2#
Ito escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ito throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stokes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stokes goes for a double leg but Ito avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ito continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Ito closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Ito wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stokes, who protects the arm well.
Ito is looking to take a break and control but Stokes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kubo Ito comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ito 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kubo Ito!
In his post fight interview, Kubo Ito started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 719 Round 1
Date: Jan 17, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Stephenson gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Stephenson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#TD2#
Stephenson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jones can't fight it off and eventually Stephenson manages to take the fight to the floor. Jones looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Jones is looking for a triangle but Stephenson pushes his legs off easily.
Stephenson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stephenson connects with a couple of short punches.
Jones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stephenson controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephenson scoring with some ground and pound.
Stephenson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Stephenson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Stephenson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stephenson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stephenson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Stephenson lands a couple of elbows.#ROC2#
Jones is rocked!
Stephenson gets to his feet and stands over Jones, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Jones felt that one! Stephenson unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Jones from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kavalane Stephenson!
Our winner, Kavalane Stephenson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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