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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Franks tries to clinch but Washington is having none of it.
Franks shoots in for a takedown but Washington shows good takedown defense.
Franks moves away from the strike by Washington.
Franks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
Franks bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Franks lands a few punches from side control.
Washington is looking to regain half guard here but Franks keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington struggling a bit here.
Washington tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Franks lands a few punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franks just content to control the position.
Washington is trying to control Franks's posture but Franks avoids it.
Washington is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
Franks decides to stand back up.
Franks lands a nice looking body shot.
Franks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Washington avoids it really well and circles away.
Franks tries to clinch but Washington moves out of range. #T2#
Franks shoots and misses
and Washington counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gerardo Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Franks.
Franks shoots in for a double leg but Washington sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Franks fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Washington to the ground. Franks is now in Washington's guard.#ES#
Washington is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Washington lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Washington is working for takedown but Franks is calmly controlling the position for now.
Washington is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Franks to keep the fight standing.
Franks is looking to take this one to the mat.
Washington tries for a takedown but Franks manages to get underhooks.
#T3##TD2#
Franks ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Franks no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Franks looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Washington passes into half guard.
Franks looks winded!
Franks wants to control but Washington is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Franks is trying to get back to full guard.
Franks is looking to get back to is feet but Washington passes into side control.
#SUB#
Washington wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Franks, who protects the arm well. #T4##SUB#
Washington working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #ES2#
Franks throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Franks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Washington sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Washington misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Franks will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Washington throws a sloppy head kick and Franks moves out of range easily.
Franks looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Washington throws a leg kick that misses.
Franks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Washington tries to avoid it but Franks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Washington to the ground. Washington escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Washington looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Franks with a lazy takedown attempt
and Washington counters with an outside leg kick.
Washington moves out of range as Franks strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Franks.
Gerardo Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Franks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franks shoots in but no luck this time.
And Washington counters with a quick kick to the body but Franks blocks it.
Franks is breathing heavily.
Franks with a lazy takedown attempt
and Washington counters with a nice body kick.
#T1##CL#
Washington clinches up with Franks and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Washington has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Franks regains guard immediately.
Franks lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Washington trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB#
Washington is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Franks is aware though and is defending well.
Franks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Washington trying to keep a closed guard but Franks is proving a slippery customer.
Washington wants to stand and escape but Franks is having none of it.
Washington looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
Washington is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Washington keeping moving, preventing Franks from controlling successfully.
Franks preventing the sweep.
Washington keeping moving, preventing Franks from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#ES#
Washington wriggles free and stands up.
Franks has his takedown stuffed
and Franks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Franks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Washington half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jack Franks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Franks fails with the takedown
and Washington counters with a stiff right hand.
Franks takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Washington defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Franks.
Washington is looking to counter with a body kick.
Washington plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Franks takes one to the side of the head.
Washington displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Franks. #T4#
Washington throws a head kick but Franks moves out of range.
Franks misses with a takedown
and Washington counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Franks is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Franks on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Franks fails with the takedown
and Washington counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Washington pushes Franks up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Franks is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerardo Washington dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Franks shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Washington is trying to defend but Franks finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Washington has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Franks is on him like a limpet, forcing Washington back against the cage.
Washington has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Franks is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Washington is trying to pull guard but Franks turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Washington manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Franks postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Washington holds on and takes a little breather.
Washington not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Franks sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Washington's guard. #SUB2#
Franks is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Washington doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Franks. #T1#
Washington is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Franks is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Franks tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Washington.
Washington punching from the bottom.
Washington trying to control but Franks postures up.
Franks trying to control the action but Washington is working from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Franks is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Franks is pressing down on Washington's thigh, looking to free his foot. Washington is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washington is looking for a sweep. Franks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Washington is looking to get back to full guard here but Franks has managed to pass to side control instead.
Washington is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Franks is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Washington has escaped the position, nice work there.
Washington is trying to improve his position.#T3##SU2#
Franks stands up and beckons Washington to his feet. #TD2#
Franks closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Washington did well to prevent Franks getting side control.
Washington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Washington is trying to control but can't.
Washington is pressing down on Franks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Franks postures up and lands a big shot to Washington's brow.
Washington wants to stand and escape but Franks is having none of it. #SU2#
Washington is working an open guard so Franks takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T4#
Franks fails with a takedown attempt.
Franks just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromWashington.
Washington pushes Franks away with a front kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Franks.
I think Franks 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Hark misses with a looping right.
Noble drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hark sprawls and moves away.
Hark has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hark there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hark tries to score with a low kick but Noble moves his leg out of the way.
Hark throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Noble throws a big counter combination but Hark scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hark throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Noble moves into the clinch.#BC#
Noble manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Hark fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Noble to the ground. Hark is now in Noble's guard.
Noble throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hark lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Noble is looking for a triangle but Hark pushes his legs off easily.
Noble looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Hark wanted to stand there but Noble had control of the position.
Hark makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hark throwing strikes from guard but Noble blocks nicely.
Hark is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hark trying to control but Noble is working from the bottom.
Hark has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hark forces his way into half guard.
Noble tries to kick Hark off in order to stand up. Hark Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Noble tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hark presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Noble bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hark has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Noble has passed into side control.
#T2#
Hark throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hark holds on to Noble's head and controls the position momentarily.
Noble working away.
Noble throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Hark works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Hark tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Noble in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Hark tries to get to full guard but Noble has control of the leg.
Noble sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hark defending well though.
Noble looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hark with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hark is trying to escape back to his feet but Noble uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Hark tries to improve position but can't.
Hark managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Noble.
Hark is trying to control Noble's posture but Noble avoids it. #T4#
Noble working the head and body with strikes.
Noble cracks Hark with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Noble cracks Hark with a big elbow.
Hark can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hark tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeromy Noble dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Noble has Hark up against the cage in a clinch.
Hark keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Noble's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Hark jumps into guard, dragging Noble to the mat.
Hark trying to keep a closed guard but Noble is proving a slippery customer.
Hark being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hark is trying to keep Noble in close.
#T1#
Noble throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hark works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Noble avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noble wants to control from the top but Hark keeps moving.
Hark is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Noble is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Hark is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hark trying to keep a closed guard but Noble is proving a slippery customer.
#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.
Noble cracks Hark with a solid left hand.
Noble trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hark looking to control.
Noble lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Hark had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Noble defends it easily.
Hark looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Noble postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Noble lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Noble working some strikes from top position.
Noble throwing strikes but missing.
Hark wants to sweep but no luck.
Noble slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Hark.
Hark is looking to control Noble's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hark avoid being mounted?
Noble throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Hark wants to improve his position but Noble is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Noble lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hark is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Noble scores with a couple of nice shots.
Noble slips a nice elbow through Hark's hands, connecting with Hark's forehead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hark has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Noble is working away from the top position though.
Hark might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Noble haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeromy Noble dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Hark decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Noble wants to get back to his feet.
Noble wants to improve his position but Hark is controlling well.
#SUB#
Noble is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hark pulls his head out easily.
Hark scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Noble is trying to stand up here but Hark is controlling him well.
Nice strikes from Hark there.
Jeromy Noble overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Noble keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hark stops Noble from getting back to his feet.
Noble wants to get back to full guard.
Noble is looking to escape.#T1#
Hark seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Noble does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Noble tries to kick Hark off but Hark keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hark trying to control from Noble's half guard. Noble has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SU2#
Hark decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Noble, up you get!
Noble fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Noble moves into the clinch successfully.
#T2##BC#
Noble's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A good leg kick by Hark. #CL2#
Hark forces Noble back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Noble pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Noble swats away the attempt to clinch by Hark.
Hark throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Noble counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Hark has one foot on Noble's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hark tries to close the distance and clinch but Noble swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Hark darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Noble has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hark is on him like a limpet, forcing Noble back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Noble is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Hark tightens his grip and picks Noble up, before dumping him to the ground. Noble manages to land in guard.
Noble looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hark is one step ahead there.
Noble wants to stand but Hark is controlling the position.
Hark keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Noble's head.
Hark wanted to stand there but Noble had control of the position.
Hark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Noble swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4##SUB#
Noble is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hark defends well.
Noble wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Noble had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hark defends it easily.
Hark trying to control the position from guard on top but Noble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hark controlling from the top position.
Hark wants to control from the top but Noble keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Randal Hark.
Well Noble 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeromy Noble!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Ellison is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ngannou.#CUT2#
It looks like Jacques Ellison has been cut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#CL2#
Ngannou clinches with his opponent.
Ngannou stalls. #BC#
Ellison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ngannou throws a right and a left that Ellison avoids nicely.
Ellison misses with a takedown attempt
and Ngannou counters with a one-two to the body.
Ellison shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ngannou defends it nicely.
Ngannou appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Francis Ngannou is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
A solid body kick from Ellison.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ngannou, as that shot connected.
Ngannou swinging wildly here.
#T2#
Ngannou scores with a nice head shot.
Ellison gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL2#
and Ngannou moves into the clinch.
Ngannou blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ellison trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Ellison breaks the clinch.
Ellison takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ellison could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T3#
Ngannou scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Ngannou drives through and clinches with Ellison against the cage.
Ellison has a couple of punches blocked by Ngannou.
#BC2#
Ngannou breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ngannou throws a nice looking combination but Ellison bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ngannou dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ellison fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacques Ellison. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Ellison needs to keep his hands up - Ngannou had a free shot at his head there.#ROC2#
Ellison is rocked!
Ellison doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ellison is breathing heavily.
Ngannou looks to land a body kick but Ellison moved away.
Ngannou batters Ellison with a massive right followed by a huge left! Ellison is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Ngannou lands a final crushing right hand to drop Ellison to the mat with a gruesome thud! Ngannou is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Francis Ngannou!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2017 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Page throws a right hand that Black ducks under and follows up with a left that Black also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Black drives through and clinches with Page against the cage.
Black tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Page smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Black pushes Page up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Black pulls Page into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Black avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Page looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Black wants to sweep but no luck.
Page might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Black pulls Page in to control the position.
Page controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Page has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Black wants to sweep but no luck.
Black controlling the position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Black 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.
Page is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Page throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Black tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Page is in Black's guard.
Black has his hands on Page's head, controlling the position.
Page won't allow Black to sweep him here. #T3#
Page is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Black has his hands on Page's head, controlling the position.
Black looking for a sweep. Not yet Black, not yet.
Black looking to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Black is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Black moves into the clinch.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Black is trying to pull guard but Page turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Black drags the fight down to the ground.
Black has Page pulled in close to control his posture.
Page is looking to work some ground and pound but Black has wrist control.
Page showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Page preventing the sweep.
Page landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Black dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Page closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Page lands in his opponent's guard.
Page sitting in guard, not really doing much. #ES2#
Black has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Page has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD2#
Black manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T1#
Black has Page pulled in close to control his posture.
Page working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Black's head.
Black looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Page wants to stand but Black has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Black is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Page not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Page stopping the sweep attempt from Black.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Black shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Page connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Page shoots for a takedown but Black saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Black shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Page manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Black looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Black trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Black is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Page will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Page striking off his back but it's not causing Black any problems.
Page working a defensive guard here.
Black has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Page is retaining full guard.
Ron Black has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Black's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Black fails with a takedown attempt.
Page throws a big counter combination but Black scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Page misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Black holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Black showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Black has closed the distance and engaged Page in a clinch.
#TD2#
Black jumps into guard, dragging Page to the mat.
Black has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black is trying to keep Page in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black controlling the position.
Page postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Page postures up in Black's guard and throws a big left but Black blocks it.
Page tries to stand but Black is controlling from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Black avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Black tries for a takedown but Page sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Black shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Page sprawls well. Page wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Black gets slowly back to his feet.
Page was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Black tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Page defends well and Black ends up having to push Page into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Page was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cleo Page has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron Black.
Black goes for a double leg but Page avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Page continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Black drives through and clinches with Page against the cage.
Page goes for a takedown in the clinch but Black prevents it.
#TD#
Page manages to pull guard.
#T3#
Page is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Page has his hands on Black's head, controlling the position.
Black 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. #SUB#
Black got a little sloppy there for a moment and Page has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Black has managed to get both his arms back between Page's legs - danger averted.
Black's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Black pushing down on Page's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Page wants to control but Black is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Black perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Black closes the distance and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ron Black comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Black winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Black!
Post fight, Ron Black stared into the camera and said 'Another day another dollar homie'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Sharp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD#
Sharp shoots in and gets a takedown into Black's guard.#SUB2#
Sharp is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Black has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Sharp is looking to defend but Black has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Sharp! Black pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Sharp taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ron Black!
Post fight, an emotional Ron Black said 'Another day another dollar homie'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Parker tries to clinch up.
Parker really is a fat lump.
Parker misses with a combination
and Ngannou counters with a two punch combo. #TD#
Parker looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ngannou!
Ngannou is looking to get back to his feet here but Parker is keeping cool and he's managed to take Ngannou's back.#SUB#
Ngannou preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Parker. #SUB#
Parker is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ngannou is trying to break free.
#T1##SUB#
Parker is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ngannou has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Parker looking for the choke but no joy.
Parker avoiding Ngannou 's attempts to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Ngannou's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Parker is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Parker has the hooks in. Ngannou is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ngannou trying to control the hands but Parker breaks the grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ngannou manages to reverse the position and now he's in Parker's guard. Nice work there by Ngannou.
#SU2#
Ngannou stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Parker wants to clinch up but Ngannou keeps it at a distance.#T3##TD#
Parker feints and as Ngannou raises his hands in defense, Parker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ngannou is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Ngannou must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ngannou's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Parker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ngannou is controlling him.
Parker working a defensive guard here.
Ngannou trying to control but Parker is working from the bottom. #ES#
Parker kicks Ngannou off and gets to his feet. #T4#
Ngannou fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Ngannou gets a clinch.
Parker has a couple of punches blocked by Ngannou.
Parker slows down the pace here.
Ngannou tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Parker smiles and moves away.
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 Eusebio Parker will probably get the nod.
That's time! Parker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ngannou bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Parker's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Eusebio Parker has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Parker as Ngannou shoots in.
Ngannou throws a right hand that Parker ducks under and follows up with a left that Parker also avoids with ease.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ngannou.
Ngannou tries to clinch but Parker moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Parker closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ngannou to the mat! Ngannou manages to get full guard.
Ngannou wants to get back to his feet but Parker passes into half guard.
#REVB##SU#
Parker decides to return to a standing position. #T1#
Parker circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Parker counters with a shoot takedown. Ngannou fights it but they end up in guard.
Ngannou is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Parker dives into side control.
#REVB#
Parker happy to just control the position for now.
Ngannou tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Parker throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ngannou tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Parker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ngannou has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ngannou is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Parker tries for a kimura but Ngannou is defending well.
Parker working away.#T3#
Ngannou is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Parker goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ngannou rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Parker's guard! Nice work there by Ngannou!
Ngannou pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Parker is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Ngannou throwing strikes but missing.
Ngannou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Parker swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SU2#
Ngannou stands up and waves to Parker to follow him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Ngannou moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Eusebio Parker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eusebio Parker's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ngannou is looking to clinch but Parker is avoiding it.
Ngannou fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Ngannou tries to get set, Parker tries to push him back and clinch up but Ngannou manages to avoid the attempt.
Ngannou fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Ngannou pushes Parker up against the cage in a clinch.
Parker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Parker has picked Ngannou up - he's going for a ride! Parker dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ngannou tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Parker manages to move to mount!
#SUB#
Parker has control of Ngannou's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ngannou regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T1##SUB#
Parker jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ngannou manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Parker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ngannou is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ngannou is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ngannou tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Parker presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Ngannou is trying desperately to improve position.
Parker thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#T3#
Ngannou is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Parker has taken his back!
Ngannou trying to control but not successfully.
You can see the frustration on Ngannou's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Parker missing with strikes from the back.
Ngannou tries to roll but Parker sticks to his back.
#T4##SUB#
Parker is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ngannou knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ngannou for a finish. #SUB#
Ngannou preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Parker.
Parker keeps control of the position as Ngannou tries to break free.
#ES2#
Ngannou manages to escape to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice sprawl there from Parker as Ngannou shoots in.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eusebio Parker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Parker, 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eusebio Parker!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Black shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pennington napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Pennington sneaks out the side door and pushes Black away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD#
Pennington throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Black was covering up waiting for the punch and Pennington finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pennington throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Black works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Black seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pennington could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Black trying to keep a closed guard but Pennington is proving a slippery customer.
Black is pulling down on Pennington's head to control his posture.
Black doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T1##ES2#
Black manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Black has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pennington is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pennington throws an elbow but it misses.
#TD2#
Black tightens his grip and picks Pennington up, before dumping him to the ground. Pennington manages to land in guard. #ES#
Pennington kicks Black off and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Black shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pennington manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU2#
Black decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pennington, up you get!
Black swinging wildly here.
Pennington tries to counter with a takedown but Black is quick to defend against it.#T2#
Black throws a series of punches but Pennington avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Pennington shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Black scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Pennington manages to mount him!
Black is looking to improve his position but Pennington isn't that keen on the idea.
Black is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pennington knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Black on the ground.#T3#
A nice elbow there by Pennington.
Black is working to get back to half guard.
Black bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black trying to control but Pennington is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Black 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. #SUB2#
Black drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Black as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Pennington screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Black! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ron Black!
Ron Black looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Another day another dollar homie'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Franks instigates a clinch.
Franks trying to land knees to the body.
#TD2#
Franks successfully pulls guard.
Franks is adopting a defensive guard.
Franks looking to control but Larson passes into half guard.
Larson is thwarting Franks's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franks is looking for a sweep. Larson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Franks manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Larson throwing strikes from guard but Franks blocks nicely.
Larson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Franks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Larson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Larson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Franks is adopting a defensive guard.
Franks wants to sweep here but Larson controlling him for the moment. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Franks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Franks is trying to control the position but Larson postures up.
Larson throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Larson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Franks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Franks decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Larson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Franks cracks Larson with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Franks is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Larson has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Franks is looking to defend but Larson has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Franks! Larson pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Franks taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jeffery Larson!
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