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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
RBB 7: Sevens Brawl
Date: Mar 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Heath doesn't manage to clinch there - Fogarty circles away.
Heath is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fogarty misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Fogarty moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Heath pulls Fogarty into guard.
#SUB2#
Fogarty has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Heath to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Fogarty is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Heath pulls down on the head and he's put Fogarty to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Leonard Heath!
James Fogarty spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry you cunts '.
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Event:
Tussle
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1#
De Mello swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL2#
and Scarponi counters by clinching up. #BC#
De Mello pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Scarponi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Mello cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Scarponi needs to keep his hands up - De Mello had a free shot at his head there.
Scarponi wants to clinch
and De Mello counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Scarponi clinches.
Scarponi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
De Mello cracks Scarponi with a nice body shot.#BC#
De Mello breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarponi misses with the body kick
letting De Mello counter with a right hand.
Scarponi misses with an uppercut
and De Mello counters with a stiff right hand.
De Mello scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Scarponi doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Mello scores with a hook to the body. Scarponi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Scarponi slips under a jab from De Mello.
Scarponi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Scarponi tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling De Mello to counter with a crisp jab.
Scarponi falls off balance throwing a combination
and De Mello counters with a straight right hand.
De Mello misses with a straight right.
De Mello scores with a decent looking hook.#CL2#
Scarponi takes the fight into the clinch.
De Mello lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Mello.
De Mello prevents Scarponi from breaking the clinch.
Scarponi taking a breather.#BC#
De Mello's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Scarponi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and De Mello counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Scarponi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Scarponi tries to clinch but De Mello is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - De Mello throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
De Mello moves into range and clinches up with Scarponi.#BC#
De Mello escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Castro De Mello is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scarponi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Scarponi misses with a combination
and De Mello counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Scarponi misses with a right hand
and De Mello connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from De Mello misses.
Scarponi tries to clinch up
and De Mello counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Castro De Mello dominated that round.
That's time! De Mello's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Scarponi misses with a double jab
letting De Mello counter with a right hand.
Scarponi tries to clinch
and De Mello cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Mello scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
De Mello with a jab.
Scarponi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Scarponi looks to clinch
and Scarponi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scarponi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Mello counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
De Mello is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Scarponi tries to clinch up
and De Mello counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scarponi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and De Mello counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Scarponi thinking. #T1#
Scarponi tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Mello swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Scarponi misses with a body shot
and De Mello counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scarponi wants to clinch but De Mello slips to the side
and De Mello counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Mello connects with a good right hand that stumbles Scarponi. Scarponi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Scarponi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Scarponi closes the distance but De Mello moves to the side
and De Mello counters with a straight right hand.
Scarponi tries to clinch up but De Mello circles away and keeps his distance.
Scarponi tries to clinch but De Mello moves away
letting De Mello counter with a right hand.
De Mello keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scarponi throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling De Mello to counter with a crisp jab.
Scarponi walks into a straight right hand from De Mello.
Scarponi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
De Mello is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2##CL2#
Scarponi instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Mello lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De Mello lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Scarponi throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from De Mello.
De Mello lands with a right to the head. #ROC#
Scarponi is rocked!#BC#
De Mello escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scarponi is still on wobbly legs! Can De Mello finish him?
De Mello avoids the head kick by Scarponi.
It looked like De Mello wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Scarponi seems to have recovered his senses.
Scarponi misses with a double jab
and De Mello cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from De Mello misses.
Jorge Scarponi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scarponi moves away from the strike by De Mello.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Castro De Mello dominated that second round.
That's time! De Mello's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Scarponi moves into the clinch successfully.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by De Mello as Scarponi tries to tie him up.
De Mello working aggressively here.
De Mello working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
De Mello lands a right hand that snaps the head of Scarponi backwards.
De Mello is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scarponi can do to turn this around?
De Mello lands a right hand that snaps the head of Scarponi backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, De Mello creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
De Mello avoiding damage as Scarponi throws knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Mello.#BC#
De Mello breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarponi tries to clinch
and Scarponi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scarponi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Mello moves away.
Jorge Scarponi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scarponi wants to clinch
and De Mello counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
De Mello 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.
Scarponi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Scarponi misses with a body shot
and De Mello counters with a nice uppercut.
Scarponi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and De Mello counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Scarponi throws a right hand that De Mello ducks under and follows up with a left that De Mello also avoids with ease.
Scarponi throws a leg kick
and Scarponi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scarponi blocks a jab.
De Mello takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
De Mello misses the jab.
Scarponi tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting De Mello counter with a right hand.
Scarponi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but De Mello circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Mello lands a jab.
De Mello scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Scarponi throws a left and a right that both miss
and De Mello counters with a stiff right hand.
Scarponi wants to clinch
and De Mello connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scarponi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Mello connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scarponi tries to clinch but De Mello moves away
and De Mello counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Scarponi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Castro De Mello is winning the standup battle so far.
Scarponi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Scarponi tries to clinch but De Mello moves away
and De Mello counters with a straight right hand.
Jorge Scarponi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Castro De Mello is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Scarponi throws a sloppy body shot
and De Mello counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight!
Castro De Mello showed his dominance in that final round.
Well De Mello has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:26
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:26
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Castro De Mello!
A very excited looking Castro De Mello made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Total War 4 - Challengers
Date: Mar 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Shingen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shingen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shingen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Takeda Shingen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Billings has managed to clinch.
Shingen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shingen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Billings backwards. #TD2#
Billings wants the takedown. Shingen is fighting it off but Billings persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Shingen's guard against the cage.#SUB#
Billings has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Shingen to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Billings is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Shingen pulls down on the head and he's put Billings to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Takeda Shingen!
After the big win, Takeda Shingen made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors //buriedALIVE// Fight Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
The defeated Bill Billings had this to say: 'Better next time '.
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Event:
RBB 2: Second Brawl
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Filipovic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fogarty looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Filipovic throws a nice looking combination but Fogarty bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fogarty tries to clinch but Filipovic moves away
letting Filipovic counter with a right hand.
Filipovic swinging wildly here.
Fogarty with a lazy takedown attempt
and Filipovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Filipovic jabs Fogarty right on the nose. Fogarty blinks but takes it well.
Fogarty with a poor takedown
and Filipovic counters with a nice body shot.
Filipovic throws a series of strikes that have Fogarty backpedaling.
#CUT2#
It looks like James Fogarty has been cut.
No joy there for Filipovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fogarty fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Fogarty . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Left hook, right uppercut from Filipovic. #T1#
Filipovic lands with a good body shot.
Filipovic lands a two punch combo.
#ROC2#
Fogarty is rocked!
Remus Filipovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Filipovic.
Oh Fogarty is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Filipovic throws a monster overhand right that drops Fogarty ! Filipovic follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Remus Filipovic!
James Fogarty spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry you cunts '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
De Mello connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
De Mello bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Estrada's head.
A jab from De Mello misses.
Jab, jab by De Mello - just one landing. #CL#
Estrada has De Mello up against the cage in a clinch.
Estrada looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD#
Estrada ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Estrada no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Estrada is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but De Mello frees his head nicely. Oh but Estrada has switched to an armbar! De Mello is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Gayle Estrada!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2017 |
#R1#
De Mello throws a series of strikes that have McNee backpedaling.
De Mello uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McNee has time to react.
Good exchange - De Mello coming out on top.
McNee tries to move into range but De Mello moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McNee misses with a takedown
and De Mello counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McNee tries for a takedown but De Mello circles away easily
and De Mello cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Mello connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McNee falls off balance throwing a combination
and De Mello connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
McNee shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
McNee moves into the clinch successfully.
De Mello stops a takedown attempt from McNee.
Castro De Mello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JW McNee.
De Mello wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
De Mello lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD2#
McNee is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. De Mello can't fight it off and eventually McNee manages to take the fight to the floor. De Mello looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
De Mello keeping full guard, as McNee tries to pass.
McNee 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.
De Mello looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
McNee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McNee postures up in De Mello's guard and throws a big left but De Mello blocks it.
McNee working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of De Mello's head.
McNee chips away with some ground and pound.
McNee chips away with some ground and pound.
McNee distracts De Mello with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McNee stands and throws De Mello's legs to the side, diving into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McNee connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused De Mello some visible discomfort.
#T3#
De Mello looks to move to half guard but instead McNee has passed into mount! Damn!
De Mello is breathing heavily.
McNee content just to control the position here.
McNee scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish De Mello?
McNee is in the full mount, landing strikes.
McNee lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
McNee landing strikes from the mount and De Mello is in trouble!
McNee putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
De Mello taking shots to the head. #T4#
De Mello is bucking up trying to escape but McNee cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
McNee controlling the pace for now.
McNee dominating with strikes here.
De Mello takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McNee landing punches.
McNee lands a nice shot to the head.
McNee raining down shots from the mount!#ROC2#
De Mello is rocked!#SUB2#
De Mello has left one of his arms exposed and McNee doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. De Mello screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). JW McNee!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Barr fails with the takedown
and De Mello counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and De Mello counters with a straight right hand.
De Mello's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barr under the eye.#TD2#
Barr looking to score a takedown here. De Mello is defending well but Barr drives through and ends up in De Mello's guard.
Barr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Barr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Barr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Barr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Mello is keeping the position for now.
Barr looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Barr misses with a takedown
and De Mello counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Castro De Mello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zaine Barr.
Barr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
De Mello dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Mello with a jab.
Barr shoots and misses
and De Mello counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Barr tries for a takedown but De Mello circles away easily
enabling De Mello to counter with a crisp jab.
Barr misses with a takedown attempt
and De Mello counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barr thinking.
Barr fails with the takedown
and De Mello counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Mello smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
Barr misses with a takedown
and De Mello counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barr looks winded!
Barr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
De Mello scores with the left hand. Barr knows he should have avoided that one.
Barr with a lazy takedown attempt
and De Mello counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Mello is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
De Mello lands a jab.
Barr tries to clinch up
and De Mello counters with a one-two to the body.
Barr dives in for a single leg takedown but De Mello sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Barr shoots and misses
and De Mello counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Barr fails with the takedown
and De Mello counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barr with a lazy takedown attempt
and De Mello counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Mello is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
De Mello lands a slapping body shot.
Barr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Barr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
De Mello swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barr.
Barr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and De Mello connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Mello throws a good cross that connects.
Barr with a poor takedown
and De Mello counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Castro De Mello dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Barr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barr tries for a takedown but De Mello sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Barr has his takedown stuffed
letting De Mello counter with a right hand.
Barr with a poor takedown
and De Mello counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Castro De Mello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zaine Barr.
De Mello's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barr under the eye.
Barr moves forwards but De Mello connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barr with a poor takedown
and De Mello counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Mello throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barr on the side of the head.
Zaine Barr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barr has his takedown stuffed
and De Mello counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Castro De Mello is winning the standup battle so far.
Barr is breathing heavily.
De Mello scores with the left hand. Barr knows he should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the liver by De Mello. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
De Mello cracks Barr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Castro De Mello is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barr misses with a takedown attempt
and De Mello cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barr tries for a takedown but De Mello circles away easily
and De Mello counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#
Barr is rocked!
De Mello lands with a hook. Barr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barr is still on wobbly legs! Can De Mello finish him?
De Mello scores with a punch to the head.
De Mello throws a monster overhand right that drops Barr! De Mello follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Castro De Mello!
During a confident post fight interview, Castro De Mello thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Billings misses with a series of wild punches.
Sanders really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sanders leaves Billings with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sanders comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Sanders moves into the clinch successfully.
Sanders has Billings pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Billings manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sanders is trying to break the clinch but Billings has him pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Billings jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanders accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sanders wants to stand but Billings has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU#
Sanders gets to his feet - Billings follows without any prompting. #T1##TD#
Sanders closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Billings quickly recovers to half guard.
Sanders wants to stand up but Billings manages to regain full guard.
Sanders throws a strike but Billings rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Sanders working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Billings doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Billings manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Sanders working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Billings doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Billings manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Billings content to stall in guard here.
Sanders will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Billings with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sanders looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanders has Billings pulled in close to control his posture.
Billings throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanders works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Billings sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sanders is looking to sweep but instead, Billings has passed into half guard.
#T3#
Billings wants to pass to mount but Sanders is defending the position.
Billings seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Billings wants to free his trapped foot but Sanders is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Billings keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Sanders is defending against the submission attempts here by Billings .
Billings wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanders keeps working. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Billings has a takedown stuffed.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Billings throws a right hand that Sanders ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanders also avoids with ease.
Sanders lands with a nice combination. Billings backs away looking to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bill Billings will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Sanders closes the distance but Billings moves to the side
and Billings counters with a low kick, right behind Sanders 's knee.
Billings keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The fight stays on the outside here - Billings looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Sanders was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Billings .
Billings changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sanders tries to avoid it but Billings manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sanders to the ground. Sanders escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sanders wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders closes the distance and clinches up with Billings , looking for a takedown. Sanders pushes Billings against the cage but Billings circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sanders tries to clinch up.#T1#
Billings tests Sanders's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Billings shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sanders sprawls well. Sanders wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Billings gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Sanders instigates a clinch.
Sanders lands a good knee to the midsection. Billings won't want to take too many of those.
Sanders misses with a knee to the head.
Sanders wants to stall.
Sanders tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marion Sanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Sanders stalling the fight.
Sanders goes for a takedown in the clinch but Billings prevents it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanders tries to throw a body punch but Billings avoids it by throwing Sanders back against the cage.
Billings is trying to pull guard but Sanders has him pressed against the cage.
Billings managing to block the knees to the body from Sanders.
#TD2#
Billings drags the fight down to the ground.
Billings is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Billings is pulling down on Sanders's head to control his posture.
Billings has a closed guard, preventing Sanders from standing up. #T3#
Sanders has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Billings has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Sanders should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Billings has tightened it up now! Sanders 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 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bill Billings !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Billings looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Billings looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cardenas!
Cardenas can't do much from the bottom here.
Cardenas is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Billings is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cardenas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cardenas tries to control but Billings manages to take his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billings is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Billings doesn't have the hooks in and Cardenas manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cardenas cracks Billings with a solid left hand.#T1#
Cardenas trying to stand up but can't free himself from Billings 's guard.
Billings throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Cardenas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Billings is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cardenas with a nice head shot there.
Billings controls Cardenas momentarily but Cardenas frees himself.
Cardenas stopping the sweep attempt from Billings .#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU#
Billings is working an open guard so Cardenas takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Billings closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cardenas's guard.
Cardenas trying to control the position here.
Cardenas thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB#
Cardenas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cardenas is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Billings is striking off his back. Cardenas thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Billings trying to control here.
Billings looks winded!#T3##SUB#
Cardenas is looking for a kimura but Billings is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cardenas to get the leverage. #SUB#
Cardenas 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.
Billings wants to improve his position but Cardenas is controlling well.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cardenas seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#SUB#
Cardenas maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Billings could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Cardenas has cracked it and Billings is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Cardenas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chester Cardenas!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 723 Round 2
Date: Feb 03, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Cass throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gray was covering up waiting for the punch and Cass finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Gray has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cass can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Cass drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cass jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cass trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gray knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cass on the ground.
Cass sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cass looking to pass the guard.
Gray really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray wants to stand up but Cass is controlling him.
Gray is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Gray throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Cass controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cass trying to control but Gray is working from the bottom.
Cass stands and throws Gray's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cass wants to control but Gray is keeping him busy.
Gray tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #SUB2#
Cass is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gray can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Gray is trying to escape the mount.
#T2##SUB2#
Cass swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Big Cass!
An out of breath Big Cass thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Billings stuffs the takedown.
Pittman tries for a takedown but Billings circles away easily#CL2#
and Billings counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Billings breaks the clinch.
Billings does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Pittman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Billings .
A quick step to the side and Pittman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Pittman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Pittman breaks from the clinch.
Billings swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Billings takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Billings rushes Pittman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pittman working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Billings pulls guard.
Pittman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Billings looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pittman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Billings 's guard.#T1#
Pittman postures up.
Billings wants to sweep but no luck. #SU#
Pittman stands up from Billings 's guard - Pittman perhaps looking for a knockout.
Pittman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Billings as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morris Pittman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pittman checks the leg kick.
Billings looks to score with a jab to the body but Pittman is just out of range.#TD2#
Billings scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pittman tries to escape but Billings is in control.
Pittman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T2##ES#
Pittman has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Billings is on him like a limpet, forcing Pittman back against the cage.#BC#
Pittman manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Pittman rushes Billings and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pittman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Billings breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Billings is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pittman's half guard.
Pittman tries to kick Billings off in order to stand up. Billings Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Pittman tries to bench press Billings off him but Billings keeps the position. #SUB2#
Billings wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pittman, who protects the arm well.
Pittman is trying to get back to half guard.
Billings taking a breather here. #T3#
Pittman is looking for a sweep.
Pittman wants to get back to his feet.#SU2#
Billings has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL2#
Billings instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Billings drags the fight down to the ground.
Billings tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pittman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pittman is looking to stand up but Billings won't let him. #T4##SU#
Pittman stands up and waves to Billings to follow him. #CL#
Pittman clinches. #BC2#
Billings manages to break the clinch.
Pittman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Billings counters with a right hand to the body.
Pittman throws a lazy head kick
and Billings counters with a three punch combo that has Pittman backing up. Pittman nods at Billings to acknowledge the strikes.#TD#
Pittman manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Billings on his heels. He'll look to pass Billings 's guard now, I'm sure.
Pittman is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Billings has a closed guard, preventing Pittman from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bill Billings will probably get the nod.
That's time! Pittman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Billings throws a sloppy head kick
and Pittman counters with a one-two to the body. #CL#
Pittman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Billings , pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Billings manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Billings closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pittman's guard.
Pittman throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Billings is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Billings landing with the ground and pound.
Pittman thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billings looking to pass the guard.
Pittman throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Pittman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#ES#
Pittman pushes Billings off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Pittman. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Billings swats away the attempt to clinch by Pittman.
Billings changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL2#
Billings takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pittman.
Pittman misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Billings has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Pittman clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Pittman is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Billings is trying to stick to Pittman's back but Pittman is turning into Billings . He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Billings 's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Pittman.
Billings striking off his back but it's not causing Pittman any problems. #T2#
Billings trying to keep a closed guard but Pittman is proving a slippery customer.
Billings is looking to sweep but instead, Pittman has passed into half guard.
Pittman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Billings is looking to improve his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Billings is breathing heavily.#T3#
Ground and pound from Pittman.
Billings trying to control but Pittman postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Pittman gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Pittman dives in and grabs Billings 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Billings pushes down on Pittman's head and hops out.
Pittman throws a head kick that misses.
Billings lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Billings missing with a left hand there. Pittman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pittman throws a quick counter head kick but Billings was just out of range.
Bill Billings seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Billings feints and as Pittman raises his hands in defense, Billings changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pittman looking for a sweep. Not yet Pittman, not yet.
Billings working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pittman's head.#T4#
Pittman wants to sweep here but Billings controlling him for the moment.
Billings stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pittman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pittman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Billings is controlling him. #ES#
Pittman has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Billings is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Billings missing with knees to the body.
#TD2#
Billings ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Billings no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU#
Pittman stands and steps away. Billings gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bill Billings is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Billings has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pittman has a couple of punches blocked by Billings .
Pittman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morris Pittman dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Billings decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Pittman is looking to get back to is feet but Billings passes into side control.
Pittman gets back to half guard.
Billings trying to pass the guard but Pittman defending well. #SUB#
Pittman actively working from the bottom here.
Pittman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Pittman isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Billings stacks Pittman on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Billings !
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billings is looking to take a break and control but Pittman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pittman is looking for a sweep.
Morris Pittman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Pittman misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Billings tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SU2#
Billings has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL2#
Billings closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Billings leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD2#
Billings has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Pittman clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Billings has the hooks in. Pittman is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T2#
Pittman is trying to get back to his feet but Billings has full control of the position and if anything, Pittman has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Billings trying to control.
Pittman tries to escape but Billings has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Pittman wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Billings is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Pittman defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
You can see the frustration on Pittman's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Billings looking for the choke but no joy.
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!#SUB2#
Pittman defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T3#
Pittman tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Pittman gets back to half guard.
Pittman is trying to get back to full guard.
Pittman landing a few short strikes.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pittman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pittman.#SUB#
Pittman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Billings defends well.#T4#
Billings not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Billings trying to control the position from guard on top but Pittman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pittman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pittman wants to get back to his feet but Billings is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pittman wants to sweep but no luck.
Billings slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Pittman.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Pittman looking for submissions off his back.
Billings performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Billings comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Billings 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Billings !
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Event:
QFC Tournament 723 Round 1
Date: Feb 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Zenze throws a one two combo.
#CL2#
Zenze darts in and clinches Gray up against the cage.
Zenze leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gray has Zenze pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zenze manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Zenze has Gray pressed against the cage.
Gray prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gray has Zenze pressed against the cage, preventing Zenze from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zenze's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Zenze holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gray really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zenze tries to pull guard but Gray holds him up against the cage and eventually Zenze drops back down to his feet.
#T1##TD#
Gray has clasped his hands together around Zenze's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Zenze can't do much from the bottom here.
Zenze is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gray's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gray is looking to take a break and control but Zenze is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Gray is trying to work for a kimura but Zenze is defending well.
Gray will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gray trying to control the action but Zenze is working from the bottom. #T2#
Gray thows a huge punch but Zenze dodges it nicely.
Gray stalling away here and it's allowed Zenze to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gray stays in close to Zenze's body and controls the position.
Gray has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zenze is proving hard to escape from.
Gray throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zenze trying to control the position.
#T3#
Gray trying to control the position from guard on top but Zenze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zenze shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gray but Gray pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Luke Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaori Zenze.
Nice takedown defense from Gray. No joy for Zenze on that attempt. #TD#
Zenze gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gray tries to free his leg and advance position but Zenze is retaining full guard.
Zenze trying to keep a closed guard but Gray is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zenze is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gray is controlling him. #T4#
Gray engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gray trying to control the position from guard on top but Zenze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zenze throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gray is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Gray shoots in and gets a takedown into Zenze's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Luke Gray 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#
Gray wants to clinch up but Zenze keeps it at a distance.
Gray takes one to the chin there.
Zenze is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gray is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Zenze.
Gray tries to close the distance and clinch but Zenze swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zenze throws a head kick but Gray moves out of range.
Gray stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gray wants it to stay on the feet.
Zenze tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gray swivels and escapes.#TD#
Gray looking to score a takedown here. Zenze is defending well but Gray drives through and ends up in Zenze's guard.
Zenze wants to get back to his feet but Gray passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
Gray looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zenze with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gray looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Zenze is staying active underneath Gray, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gray not doing much here.
Gray trying to control from half guard but Zenze is working away.
Gray is really struggling to control Zenze but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gray is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Gray wants to work for an arm triangle but Zenze is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Luke Gray overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zenze is trying to get back to full guard.
Gray tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zenze knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gray slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Zenze on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gray prevents Zenze from standing back up.
Gray trying to pass the guard but Zenze defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gray controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Luke Gray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zenze moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gray pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zenze is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4#
Nice takedown defense from Gray. No joy for Zenze on that attempt.
Gray is looking for a counter combo.
Luke Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaori Zenze.#TD#
Gray decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Zenze has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Gray is on him like a limpet, forcing Zenze back against the cage.
Zenze is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zenze drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gray pulls his leg out and moves away.
Zenze shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gray but Gray pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gray tries to counter by clinching up but Zenze breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Gray gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Gray lands a takedown into guard.
Zenze is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Gray dives into side control.
#REVB##SU#
Gray stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Gray dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Zenze stuffs the takedown attempt from Gray. Gray gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Zenze clinches with his opponent.
Zenze fails to pull guard.
Zenze wants to get back to striking at distance but Gray won't allow it.
Gray working Zenze over with knees to the body.#TD2#
Zenze pulls Gray into guard.
Zenze preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray cracks Zenze with a solid left hand.
Gray wants to control from the top but Zenze keeps moving.
Zenze wants to sweep here but Gray controlling him for the moment.
Zenze takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Gray wants to control from the top but Zenze keeps moving.
Gray is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zenze looking to control.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gray misses with a takedown
and Zenze counters with a series of strikes. Gray will be more careful next time no doubt.
Zenze dives in for a single leg takedown but Gray sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gray is defended easily by Zenze.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Gray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zenze shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gray as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Gray pushes Zenze up against the cage in a clinch.
Gray has Zenze pressed against the cage, preventing Zenze from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Gray has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Zenze uses from the top position.
Gray is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3##SUB#
Gray working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zenze doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zenze manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gray trying to control the position.
Gray wants to get back to his feet but Zenze is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Gray looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zenze trying to control the position from guard on top but Gray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Gray has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zenze can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zenze won't allow Gray to sweep him here.
Gray wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zenze trying to control the position from guard on top but Gray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kaori Zenze has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Zenze closes the distance and pushes Gray back into 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 Luke Gray.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gray, 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Luke Gray!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Luke Gray!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Luke Gray!
Luke Gray wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Fogarty checks a low kick from Robles.
Fogarty changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Robles tries to avoid it but Fogarty manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Robles to the ground. Robles escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A head kick misses from Robles.
Robles throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Fogarty counters with a nice double leg into side control. Robles won't be happy with that. #SU2#
Fogarty has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Fogarty changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Robles tries to avoid it but Fogarty manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Robles to the ground. Robles escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fogarty just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRobles.#TD#
Fogarty gets caught flat footed, as Robles shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fogarty wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Robles is now in half guard.
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!
Fogarty is looking to escape.
Robles really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SU#
Robles stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Fogarty to get to his feet. #TD2#
Fogarty scores with a takedown into Robles's guard.#T1#
Robles wants to get back to his feet but Fogarty is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Robles trying to keep a closed guard but Fogarty is proving a slippery customer.
Fogarty passes Robles's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fogarty is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fogarty is thwarting Robles's attempts to control the position.
Fogarty looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Robles tries to get to full guard but Fogarty has control of the leg.
Fogarty scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fogarty keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Robles trying to control here.
Fogarty is trying to control the action in half guard but Robles is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fogarty really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Robles. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Robles is looking to improve his position.
#ES#
Robles makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD2#
Fogarty shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Robles is trying to defend but Fogarty finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Robles pushes Fogarty off and gets back to his feet.#T3##CL2#
Fogarty gets a clinch.
Robles tries to pull guard but Fogarty won't allow it.
#TD2#
Fogarty is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Robles can't fight it off and eventually Fogarty manages to take the fight to the floor. Robles looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Robles has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Fogarty off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fogarty shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Renato Robles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Fogarty .
Fogarty tries to clinch but Robles moves out of range.
Robles tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fogarty swivels and escapes.
Fogarty shoots in but Robles avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Fogarty looks to move away, Robles throws a big counter combo but Fogarty just gets out of the way.
James Fogarty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!#TD2#
Robles gets caught napping as Fogarty dives in and scores a takedown. Robles manages to retain guard.#T4#
Fogarty works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fogarty keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SU2#
Fogarty stands up out of the half guard.
Fogarty darts in trying to clinch
and Robles counters with a three punch combo that has Fogarty backing up. Fogarty nods at Robles to acknowledge the strikes.
Robles is breathing heavily.
Robles looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fogarty is fending him off so far but Robles persists. Nope, Fogarty circles away and we're back to standing.
Robles keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fogarty shoots in for a double leg but Robles sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renato Robles 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#
Robles stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Fogarty feints and as Robles raises his hands in defense, Fogarty changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Robles is trying to control the position but Fogarty postures up.
Fogarty would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robles wants to sweep here but Fogarty controlling him for the moment.
Robles bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fogarty 's guard. #REVR#
Fogarty is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Robles stands up from Fogarty 's guard - Robles perhaps looking for a knockout.
Fogarty pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Robles shoots in for a takedown but Fogarty shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It seemed like Fogarty was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice takedown defense from Robles. No joy for Fogarty on that attempt.
Fogarty closes the distance and clinches up with Robles, looking for a takedown. Fogarty pushes Robles against the cage but Robles circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Renato Robles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Fogarty .
Nice sprawl there from Robles as Fogarty shoots in.#CL2#
Fogarty clinches up with Robles and pushes him back against the cage.
Fogarty jumps guard but Robles stands there with Fogarty around his waist. Fogarty gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Robles jumps into guard, dragging Fogarty to the mat.
Robles 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fogarty wants to stand but Robles is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
Fogarty is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Robles keeping full guard, as Fogarty tries to pass.
Robles keeping moving, preventing Fogarty from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Robles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fogarty can do to turn this around?
Robles looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Robles trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Robles.
Fogarty looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T3##CL2#
Fogarty closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Robles being controlled against the cage.
Fogarty goes for a takedown attempt but Robles pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Robles shoots in for a takedown but Fogarty shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Fogarty throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Robles was covering up waiting for the punch and Fogarty finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SU2#
Fogarty gets to his feet. Robles looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T4##CL2#
Fogarty instigates a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Robles.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fogarty .#TD2#
Fogarty tightens his grip and picks Robles up, before dumping him to the ground. Robles manages to land in guard. #ES#
Robles has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Fogarty off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fogarty misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fogarty fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Robles wants to clinch up but Fogarty keeps it at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Robles.
Fogarty tries for a takedown but Robles sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fogarty closes the distance and clinches up with Robles, looking for a takedown. Fogarty pushes Robles against the cage but Robles circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James Fogarty will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Fogarty tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fogarty tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Robles defends well and Fogarty ends up having to push Robles into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Robles fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fogarty dives in and grabs Robles's left leg, looking for a takedown. Robles pushes down on Fogarty 's head and hops out.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fogarty . Robles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fogarty dives in and grabs Robles's left leg, looking for a takedown. Robles pushes down on Fogarty 's head and hops out.
Renato Robles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Fogarty .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robles stuffs the takedown attempt from Fogarty . Fogarty gets slowly back to his feet.
Robles lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Renato Robles is winning the standup battle so far.
Robles misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fogarty takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Robles dives in and grabs Fogarty 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fogarty pushes down on Robles's head and hops out.#CL2#
Fogarty rushes Robles and presses him up against the cage.
Fogarty fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Fogarty pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fogarty lands a leg kick that knocks Robles off balance momentarily.
Fogarty wants to clinch.
Robles tries to clinch up but Fogarty circles away and keeps his distance.
Robles keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
Fogarty throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Robles counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SU#
Fogarty is working an open guard so Robles takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Robles closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Robles working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fogarty manages to work his way to half guard, despite Robles's best efforts.#T3##SU#
Robles decides to stand up.
Fogarty throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fogarty misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Robles is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fogarty sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Fogarty shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Robles is trying to defend but Fogarty finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Robles is looking to control Fogarty 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Robles avoid being mounted?
Fogarty looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Robles is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fogarty 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fogarty 's back!#T4#
Robles is trying to stick to Fogarty 's back but Fogarty is turning into Robles. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Robles's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fogarty .
Robles looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fogarty is one step ahead there.
Fogarty advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fogarty working the ground and pound.
Robles wants to control but Fogarty postures up.
Robles is looking to regain half guard here but Fogarty keeps moving and retains side control.
Fogarty trying to control the action but Robles is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Fogarty is trying to get an arm triangle but Robles is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James Fogarty .
I think Fogarty 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Fogarty !
James Fogarty took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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