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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Bambataa cracks Balboa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bambataa throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bambataa wants to clinch up but Balboa keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Bambataa gets caught napping as Balboa dives in and scores a takedown. Bambataa manages to retain guard.
Balboa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Balboa preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa stops Bambataa from standing up.
Balboa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bambataa is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balboa prevents Bambataa from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Balboa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bambataa wants to stand but Balboa is controlling the position.
Balboa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bambataa's head.
Bambataa keeping moving, preventing Balboa from controlling successfully.
Balboa 's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Balboa swats away the attempt to clinch by Bambataa.
Bambataa looks to score with a jab to the body but Balboa is just out of range.
Balboa shoots in looking for a takedown but Bambataa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Balboa 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Balboa shoots in looking for a takedown. Bambataa tries to sprawl out of it but Balboa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bambataa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bambataa shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Balboa clinches with his opponent.
Bambataa being controlled against the cage.#TD#
Bambataa successfully pulls guard.
#T3##SU2#
Balboa gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Balboa lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Balboa .
Bambataa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Balboa circles away.
Bambataa cracks a nice hook into Balboa 's ribs.
Bambataa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bambataa fails with a takedown attempt.
Balboa wants to counter with a clinch but Bambataa pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Afrika Bambataa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Balboa clinches. #TD2#
Balboa has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bambataa clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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!
Bambataa tries to escape the position.
#T4#
Bambataa trying to get back to his feet but Balboa is in full control for now.
Bambataa trying to control the hands but Balboa won't let him.
We've been informed that Balboa has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bambataa is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Bambataa defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Balboa 's arms.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Balboa keeps control of the position as Bambataa tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Balboa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Balboa throws a head kick that half lands.
Bambataa tries to clinch up but Balboa circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Balboa clinches with his opponent.
Balboa can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Balboa successfully pulls guard.
Bambataa trying to control the position from guard on top but Balboa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balboa is looking to stand up but Bambataa isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa pulls Bambataa in close to prevent any damage.
Bambataa wants to control from the top but Balboa keeps moving. #T1#
Bambataa is really struggling to control Balboa but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bambataa working some strikes from top position.
Balboa wants to sweep here but Bambataa controlling him for the moment.
Balboa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Balboa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bambataa throws a big counter combination but Balboa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Balboa is breathing heavily.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD#
Bambataa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Balboa sprawls well initially but Bambataa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Balboa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Bambataa is looking for a kimura here.
Balboa is refusing to be controlled, as Bambataa sits in half guard. #T3#
Bambataa working over Balboa with some ground and pound. Balboa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Bambataa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Balboa is just riding it out for now. Bambataa eventually gives up the hold.
Balboa keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bambataa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB2#
Balboa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bambataa pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bambataa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Afrika Bambataa will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Bambataa shoots and misses #CL2#
and Balboa counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Balboa .
Balboa stops a takedown attempt from Bambataa.
#TD2#
Balboa jumps guard and drags Bambataa to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bambataa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balboa swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Balboa working for a triangle but Bambataa defends it easily.
Bambataa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balboa is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Balboa working for a triangle but Bambataa defends it easily.
#T1#
Bambataa trying to control but Balboa is working from the bottom.
Apollo Balboa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Balboa has momentary wrist control but Bambataa slips an elbow through the middle.
Bambataa being controlled here momentarily.
Balboa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bambataa is one step ahead there. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bambataa looking to sit in guard and control but Balboa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SU2#
Balboa stands and steps away. Bambataa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bambataa tries to clinch but Balboa moves out of range.
Bambataa throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Balboa moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Balboa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Balboa scores with a takedown into Bambataa's guard.
Balboa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3##SUB#
Bambataa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Balboa 's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SU2#
Balboa stands and steps away. Bambataa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Apollo Balboa seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Bambataa shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Balboa manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T4##TD2#
Balboa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bambataa's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Bambataa manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balboa tries to score a body lock takedown but Bambataa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short body shot lands from Bambataa as the two fighters clinch.
Bambataa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Balboa avoids it.
Bambataa wants to break free but Balboa has control.
Balboa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bambataa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bambataa can't break the clinch.
Bambataa wants to stall.
#BC2#
Balboa breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Apollo Balboa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Balboa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Apollo Balboa !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Saccamano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Saccamano looks to move away, Lindsey throws a big counter combo but Saccamano just gets out of the way.#CL#
Lindsey gets a clinch. #BC#
Lindsey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Saccamano scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lindsey manages to get back to half guard.
Saccamano controlling the action here.
Saccamano works his way into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saccamano controlling the position from side mount. #SU2#
Saccamano decides to stand back up. Saccamano steps back and let's Lindsey get back to his feet.#T1#
Saccamano shoots in but Lindsey avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lindsey is looking to counter the offense by Saccamano and move into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Saccamano.
Saccamano blocks a head kick by Lindsey.
Saccamano fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lindsey avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL#
Lindsey moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Saccamano has hold of one of Lindsey's legs. Lindsey is fighting the takedown attempt but Saccamano gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Saccamano is stalling in the full guard.
Saccamano stands and throws Lindsey's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Saccamano controlling from side mount. #T3#
Saccamano working the strikes but Lindsey uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Saccamano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lindsey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lindsey is looking to improve his position.
Saccamano performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
It looks like Saccamano might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Lindsey wants to get back to his feet.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Saccamano is working for an americana but Lindsey has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Saccamano was thinking about the submission.
Saccamano trying to control the position from guard on top but Lindsey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saccamano won't allow Lindsey to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saccamano won't allow Lindsey to get back to his feet. #ES#
Lindsey is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
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 Emile Lindsey 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#
An inside leg kick lands from Saccamano.
Robert Saccamano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saccamano cracks the inside of Lindsey's front leg. #CL2#
Saccamano moves into range and clinches up with Lindsey.
Lindsey could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD2#
Saccamano turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Lindsey wants to get back to his feet.
Lindsey tries to bench press Saccamano off him but Saccamano keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee asks Saccamano politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Saccamano prefers to stall for the moment though.
Saccamano wants to control but Lindsey is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB2#
Saccamano goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lindsey has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Saccamano but great work by Lindsey.#SU#
Lindsey stands up.
A head kick misses from Saccamano.
Saccamano looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Saccamano is breathing heavily.
Saccamano fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Saccamano shoots in and bounces Lindsey off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T2#
Lindsey is looking to stand up but Saccamano isn't so interested in that idea.
Saccamano throwing strikes from guard but Lindsey blocks nicely.
Saccamano trying to control the position from guard on top but Lindsey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lindsey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Saccamano slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Saccamano trying to control but Lindsey is working from the bottom.
Saccamano might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lindsey haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Saccamano drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Lindsey has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Saccamano is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T4##TD#
Lindsey has hold of one of Saccamano's legs. Saccamano is fighting the takedown attempt but Lindsey gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SU#
Lindsey gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Lindsey gets caught napping as Saccamano dives in and scores a takedown. Lindsey manages to retain guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saccamano postures up in Lindsey's guard and throws a big left but Lindsey blocks it. #ES#
Lindsey has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Saccamano has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Lindsey gets control of Saccamano's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lindsey will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Saccamano trying to control the position from guard on top but Lindsey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emile Lindsey dominated that second round.
That's time! Lindsey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lindsey keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#CL2#
Saccamano takes the fight into the clinch.
Saccamano is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lindsey is defending well.
Lindsey misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Lindsey has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Saccamano uses from the top position. #ES#
Lindsey has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Saccamano has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Saccamano is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lindsey is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindsey scores with a nice hook to the head.
Saccamano tries for a takedown. No joy.
Emile Lindsey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Saccamano.#TD#
Lindsey has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Saccamano regains guard immediately.
Saccamano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lindsey wants to pass the guard but Saccamano is keeping the position.#T1#
Lindsey trying to stand up but can't free himself from Saccamano's guard.
Emile Lindsey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saccamano lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Saccamano trying to control but Lindsey is working from the bottom.
Saccamano tries to stand but Lindsey is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lindsey keeping moving, preventing Saccamano from controlling successfully.
Saccamano engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Saccamano preventing the sweep.
Saccamano advances to half guard.
Saccamano controlling the action here. #T3#
Lindsey wants to stand back up but Saccamano manages to pass into side control.
Saccamano controls the position from side control.
Let's hope that Saccamano has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#ES#
Lindsey sneaks out the side door and pushes Saccamano away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T4#
Lindsey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lindsey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saccamano shoots in for a takedown but Lindsey shows good takedown defense.
As Saccamano looks to move away, Lindsey throws a big counter combo but Saccamano just gets out of the way.
Saccamano shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lindsey as he jumps to the side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Lindsey darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emile Lindsey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lindsey, 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emile Lindsey!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Franklin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Nelson has Franklin up against the cage in a clinch.
Nelson lands a nice shot to the body.
Nelson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD2#
Nelson jumps guard and drags Franklin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Nelson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nelson managing to control the position.
Franklin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nelson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Franklin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Franklin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB2#
Nelson working for a triangle but Franklin defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Nelson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Nelson has his foot on Franklin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Franklin works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franklin throws a big right hand that misses.
Franklin throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Franklin drops back looking for a leg! Nelson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nelson manages to kick Franklin off! Franklin jumps back into Nelson's guard.
Franklin throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Franklin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nelson is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Nelson clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Nelson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Nelson looking for a guillotine here but Franklin defends easily.
Franklin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Nelson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Franklin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nelson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Nelson is looking for a triangle but Franklin pushes his legs off easily.
Nelson has control of Franklin's left arm, preventing Franklin from doing any damage.
Nelson controls Franklin momentarily but Franklin frees himself. #SUB2#
Nelson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Franklin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Franklin is in close to Nelson's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Nelson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nelson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Franklin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Nelson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nelson has control of Franklin's left arm, preventing Franklin from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nelson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Nelson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Franklin, pushing him back against the cage.
Nelson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Franklin's defenses.
Nelson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Franklin's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Nelson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Nelson clinches up with Franklin and pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Franklin's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Franklin decides to pull guard.
Nelson postures up.
#SUB#
Franklin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nelson stops Franklin from standing up. #SU2#
Franklin is working an open guard so Nelson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Nelson scores with a takedown into Franklin's guard.
Nelson 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.
Franklin is trying to control the position but Nelson postures up. #T1##SUB#
Franklin working for submissions but it's allowed Nelson to get to half guard.
Nelson moves into full mount! Franklin won't be happy about that!
Franklin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Franklin's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Franklin tries to hold on but Nelson postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nelson controlling from mount.
Nelson looking to ground and pound but Franklin is blocking nicely.
Nelson controlling from the full mount. #T2##SUB2#
Nelson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Franklin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nelson controlling from mount.
Franklin tries to lock up and control but Nelson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Franklin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nelson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SU2#
Nelson is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Franklin moves in looking to clinch but Nelson pushes him off.
Nelson throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Nelson rushes Franklin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Franklin takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Michael Franklin has been cut.#TD2#
Nelson manages to pull guard.
Nelson managing to control the position.
Franklin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Franklin throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Franklin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Franklin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Franklin cracks Nelson with a solid left hand.#T4##SUB2#
Nelson is looking for a triangle but Franklin pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Nelson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Franklin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Franklin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Nelson working for a triangle but Franklin defends it easily.
Nelson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Franklin stands up from Nelson's guard - Franklin perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Nelson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Franklin's cut.
That's time! Franklin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL2#
Nelson takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Nelson drags the fight down to the ground.
Franklin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nelson pulls Franklin in close to prevent any damage.
Franklin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnny Nelson has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Nelson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nelson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nelson is striking off his back. Franklin thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard. #T1##SUB#
Franklin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Franklin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Franklin seems to be looking for submissions.
Franklin throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Nelson to regain full guard. #ES2#
Nelson pushes Franklin off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL2#
Nelson drives through and clinches with Franklin against the cage.
#BC2#
Nelson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Nelson closes the distance and pushes Franklin back into the cage.#T2#
Franklin missing with knees to the body.
Franklin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Nelson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Nelson darts in and clinches Franklin up against the cage.
Nelson managing to block the knees to the body from Franklin.
#BC2#
Nelson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Nelson closes the distance and clinches.
Johnny Nelson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nelson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Nelson decides to pull guard.
Nelson has control of Franklin's left arm, preventing Franklin from doing any damage.
Let's hope that Nelson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Franklin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3##SUB2#
Nelson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Franklin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nelson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Nelson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Franklin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nelson pulls Franklin in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Nelson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Franklin throwing strikes from guard but Nelson blocks nicely.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4#
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.#SUB2#
Franklin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nelson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Franklin has managed to get both his arms back between Nelson's legs - danger averted.
Nelson seems keen to control Franklin's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Nelson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Franklin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nelson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nelson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Franklin takes an elbow to the temple.
Michael Franklin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnny Nelson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nelson taking a breather.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Nelson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nelson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Nelson!
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Date: Mar 08, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Trevajo scores with a takedown into Stokes's guard.#ES#
Stokes is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC#
Stokes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Trevajo misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Stokes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Trevajo's guard.
Trevajo wants to stand and escape but Stokes is having none of it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stokes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stokes throwing strikes but missing.
Trevajo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stokes's guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Trevajo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Stokes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Stokes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Stokes! #REVR#
Stokes cracks Trevajo with a big elbow. #T1#
Stokes tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
You can see the frustration on Trevajo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stokes working the head with strikes.
Trevajo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Stokes off and has taken his back!
Stokes is trying to get back to his feet but Trevajo has full control of the position and if anything, Stokes has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Trevajo working for the choke. #SUB2#
Trevajo looking to break Stokes's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Stokes remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Trevajo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stokes wants to control his opponent's hands but Trevajo gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Trevajo patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Trevajo looks winded!
Stokes wants to control his opponent's hands but Trevajo gets his hands free. #T2##ES#
Stokes is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Stokes leaves Trevajo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trevajo avoids the head kick by Stokes.
#CL#
Stokes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Trevajo, pushing him back against the cage.
Stokes prevents Trevajo from breaking the clinch.
Trevajo managing to block the knees to the body from Stokes.
Trevajo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stokes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Stokes breaks from the clinch.
#T3##CL#
Stokes closes the distance and pushes Trevajo back into the cage.
Stokes pushes Trevajo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Stokes breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Stokes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Trevajo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stokes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Elden Stokes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Trevajo.#BC#
Stokes breaks the clinch.
Trevajo misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Stokes closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
Trevajo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stokes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Stokes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Stokes slowing the pace effectively.
Stokes manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Stokes is trying to break the clinch but Trevajo is controlling him.#BC#
Stokes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Trevajo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stokes defends well and Trevajo ends up having to push Stokes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stokes is looking to counter the offense by Trevajo and move into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elden Stokes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Trevajo misses with a takedown attempt - Stokes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Stokes moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Trevajo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Trevajo shoots and misses #CL#
and Stokes counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trevajo is looking for a takedown.
Elden Stokes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Trevajo.
Stokes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Trevajo.
Trevajo stalling the fight.
Trevajo is breathing heavily.#T1#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Trevajo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The referee calls for Stokes to work.
Trevajo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stokes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stokes stuffs the takedown attempt from Trevajo. Trevajo gets slowly back to his feet.
Stokes fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A head kick misses from Stokes.
Trevajo with the counter takedown but Stokes avoids it easily.
Trevajo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stokes tries to avoid it but Trevajo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stokes to the ground. Stokes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stokes is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Trevajo.
Stokes lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Trevajo blocks a head kick by Stokes.
Trevajo wants to counter with a clinch but Stokes pushes him away.
Stokes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trevajo can do to turn this around?
Sloppy strikes from Stokes. Those never looked like landing.
Stokes fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Stokes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A frustrated look appears on Trevajo's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3#
A frustrated look appears on Stokes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stokes tries to throw a body punch but Trevajo avoids it by throwing Stokes back against the cage.
Trevajo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Stokes blocks an uppercut.
Stokes stops a takedown attempt from Trevajo.
#BC#
Stokes breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Stokes.
Stokes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Trevajo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Trevajo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stokes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Trevajo with the counter takedown but Stokes avoids it easily.#T4#
Trevajo misses with a takedown #TD#
and Stokes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Stokes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stokes chips away with some ground and pound.
Stokes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stokes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stokes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stokes landing with the ground and pound.
Elden Stokes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stokes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stokes working some strikes from top position.
Stokes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stokes is in close to Trevajo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elden Stokes 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#
Trevajo keeps the fight on the outside.
Stokes tries to clinch up but Trevajo circles away and keeps his distance.
Despite the aggression on Trevajo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Trevajo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stokes as he jumps to the side.
Trevajo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Trevajo darts in looking for a takedown but Stokes gets double underhooks and turns Trevajo into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trevajo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Elden Stokes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Trevajo.
Trevajo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Stokes throws a sloppy head kick and Trevajo moves out of range easily.
Trevajo misses with a takedown
and Stokes counters with an inside leg kick.
Stokes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Trevajo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Elden Stokes is winning the standup battle so far.
Trevajo swats away the attempt to clinch by Stokes.
Stokes wants to clinch up but Trevajo keeps it at a distance.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stokes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Trevajo swats away the attempt to clinch by Stokes.
Stokes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Trevajo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Elden Stokes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stokes misses with a series of wild punches.
Stokes is looking to clinch but Trevajo is avoiding it.
#T3#
Stokes throws a sloppy head kick and Trevajo moves out of range easily.
Stokes is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Stokes tries to sprawl but Trevajo drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Trevajo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stokes defends it well. #ES#
Stokes has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Trevajo is on him like a limpet, forcing Stokes back against the cage.
Stokes lands a body punch. #T4#
Trevajo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Stokes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Trevajo up against the cage.
Stokes pressing his opponent against the cage.
Trevajo tries to pull guard but Stokes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Roy Trevajo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Elden Stokes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trevajo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elden Stokes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stokes 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elden Stokes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Tanagul circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tanagul counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Balboa moves into range and clinches up with Tanagul.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tanagul - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Balboa as Tanagul tries to tie him up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Tanagul pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Tanagul dives in and scores a takedown into Balboa 's guard.#ES#
Balboa manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Tanagul wants the takedown. Balboa is fighting it off but Tanagul persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Balboa 's guard against the cage.#ES#
Balboa is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Tanagul presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Balboa gets through Tanagul's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tanagul drops down looking for an ankle pick but Balboa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Balboa tries to clinch there but Tanagul circles away.
Tanagul jabs Balboa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balboa shoots in for a takedown but Tanagul shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tanagul looks for a takedown but Balboa sprawls well.
Balboa shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Balboa gets the takedown into side control.
Balboa trying to control the position but Tanagul is working away. #T2#
Balboa in side control, just content to control the action for now.
You can see the frustration on Tanagul's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tanagul tries to buck Balboa off but Balboa is having none of it.
Balboa controls the position.
Tanagul really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Balboa . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Balboa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tanagul defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Apollo Balboa . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balboa shoots in looking for a takedown but Tanagul manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Balboa 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Balboa closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Balboa is breathing heavily.
Tanagul tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4##SU#
Balboa has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Balboa shoots for a double leg takedown but Tanagul sprawls well. He's pushed Balboa 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Balboa is defended easily by Tanagul.#TD2#
Tanagul looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Balboa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tanagul is controlling him.
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 Apollo Balboa will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tanagul.
Tanagul throws a push kick but Balboa slaps the foot to one side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tanagul.
Tanagul avoids the head kick by Balboa .
Tanagul lands with a nice combination. Balboa backs away looking to recover.
Balboa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tanagul shoots in looking for a takedown. Balboa tries to sprawl out of it but Tanagul keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Balboa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Balboa .
#T1#
Tanagul is trying hard to land a takedown here. Balboa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Balboa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tanagul's waist but Tanagul gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Balboa off to one side.
Tanagul comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tanagul with a jab.
Balboa scores with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tanagul throws a wild body kick that Balboa sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
Tanagul drives through and clinches with Balboa against the cage.
Tanagul pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tanagul is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T2#
Balboa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tanagul fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Apollo Balboa . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balboa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tanagul can pounce on him.
Apollo Balboa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Balboa stuffs the takedown.
Balboa looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Balboa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice takedown defense from Tanagul. No joy for Balboa on that attempt.
Apollo Balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Balboa misses the target.
Tanagul tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tanagul thows a body kick. Balboa tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T3#
Balboa lands with a kick to the temple. Tanagul shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL2#
Tanagul pushes Balboa up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Tanagul breaks from the clinch.
Tanagul shoots in for a double leg but Balboa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Balboa clinches. #BC#
Balboa breaks the clinch.
Balboa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Balboa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joe Tanagul seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tanagul lands a two punch combo.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tanagul or perhaps it was just good defense by Balboa , which made it look bad. #T4##TD#
Balboa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
Tanagul has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Balboa is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balboa effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Tanagul breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Tanagul gets tackled into the cage by Balboa . Balboa maintains the clinch.
Tanagul tries to break the clinch but Balboa is controlling the position.
Balboa is trying to pull guard but Tanagul has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Tanagul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Balboa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tanagul connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Balboa throws a sloppy head kick and Tanagul moves out of range easily.
Tanagul is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tanagul misses with a two punch combination.
Balboa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tanagul counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Balboa tries to clinch up but Tanagul circles away and keeps his distance.
Tanagul misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Tanagul shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Balboa 's guard.#ES#
Balboa pushes Tanagul off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T1##CL2#
Tanagul moves into the clinch.#BC#
Balboa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tanagul moves out of range of the body kick.
Balboa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tanagul but Tanagul pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Tanagul fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Balboa sprawls well initially but Tanagul persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Balboa has one foot on Tanagul's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanagul darts in looking for a takedown but Balboa gets double underhooks and turns Tanagul into the cage. #T2#
A head kick misses from Balboa .
Tanagul tries for a takedown but Balboa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Apollo Balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Tanagul.
Balboa misses with a body kick.
And Tanagul responds with a good body kick, but Balboa manages to step out the way in time.
Balboa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tanagul shoots in looking for a takedown but Balboa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tanagul's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tanagul!
Balboa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tanagul sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Balboa somewhat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tanagul! But no joy.
Tanagul looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Balboa is fending him off so far but Tanagul persists. Nope, Balboa circles away and we're back to standing.
Balboa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T3#
Balboa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tanagul sprawls well. Tanagul wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Balboa gets slowly back to his feet.
Balboa avoids the head kick by Tanagul.
#CL#
Balboa has closed the distance and engaged Tanagul in a clinch.
Balboa leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tanagul is trying to break free.
Tanagul is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tanagul fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Balboa lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tanagul is trying to maintain the position but Balboa is very close to passing his half guard.
Balboa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tanagul keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SU#
Balboa postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Tanagul to stand up.
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 Apollo Balboa .
I think Balboa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Apollo Balboa !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Nelson shoots in for a takedown but Eater shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And Eater tries to counter it with a takedown but Nelson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Eater shoots in for a takedown but Nelson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nelson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Eater takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CL2#
Eater clinches up against the cage.
Eater stops a takedown attempt from Nelson.
Nelson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Eater avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Nelson jumps into guard, dragging Eater to the mat.
#SU2#
Eater stands up and waves to Nelson to follow him.
Eater shoots in for a takedown but Nelson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nelson leaves Eater with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eater ducks under a wild hook from Nelson.
Eater shoots in for a takedown but Nelson shows good takedown defense.
Eater feints a jab promting Nelson to slip. Eater then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nelson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T1#
Nelson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nelson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nelson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Eater defends well and Nelson ends up having to push Eater into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Nelson has Eater up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Nelson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nelson shoots for a double leg takedown but Eater sprawls well. He's pushed Nelson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Eater changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Eater misses with a kick to the body.
Eater stuffs the takedown.
Nelson shoots in looking for a takedown but Eater manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nelson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nelson is breathing heavily.
Nelson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Eater.
Nelson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
Eater wants to slow Nelson down by chopping away at his legs.
Nelson tries to counter with a takedown but Eater is quick to defend against it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nelson.
Good work by Eater as he checks the leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Nelson. No joy for Eater on that attempt.
Nelson tries to clinch up.
Nelson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Eater. #CL#
Nelson has Eater up against the cage in a clinch.
Nelson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T3#
Eater goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Eater is trying to break the clinch but Nelson has him pressed against the cage.
Eater tries to break free but Nelson pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Nelson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nelson checks a low kick from Eater.
The fight stays on the outside here - Eater looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nelson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nelson fails to land the takedown.
Nelson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Eater tries to avoid it but Nelson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Eater to the ground. Eater escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Eater doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nelson.
Eater doesn't manage to clinch there - Nelson circles away.
Eater connects with a body shot that sends Nelson's belly button to the back.#CL#
Nelson gets a clinch.
Eater fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Eater has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nelson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Eater jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Eater throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Eater trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Slut Eater 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#
Eater shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nelson as he jumps to the side.
Eater is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Eater is looking to clinch.
Nelson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Eater looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Eater keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnny Nelson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Nelson has managed to clinch.
#T1#
Nelson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Eater.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nelson.
Nelson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Eater just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nelson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nelson tries to score a body lock takedown but Eater shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Eater wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Nelson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Eater uses from the top position.
Nelson has control of Eater's left arm, preventing Eater from doing any damage. #T2##SU2#
Eater stands up from Nelson's guard - Eater perhaps looking for a knockout.
Eater tries to clinch but Nelson is having none of it.
Eater fails to land the takedown.
Nelson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Eater shoots in looking for a takedown. Nelson tries to sprawl out of it but Eater keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nelson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nelson fails with the takedown.#T3#
Nice sprawl there from Nelson as Eater shoots in.
Nelson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Eater counters with a two punch combo.
Slut Eater seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nelson throws a nice head kick!
Eater throws a wild body kick that Nelson sees coming a mile off.
Eater with a poor takedown
and Nelson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nelson is defended easily by Eater.
Eater lands a nice looking body shot.
#T4#
Nelson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Eater closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Nelson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Eater wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Eater wanted to stand there but Nelson had control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Nelson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Eater moves in looking to clinch but Nelson pushes him off.
Nelson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Eater is fending him off so far but Nelson persists. Nope, Eater circles away and we're back to standing.
Eater fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nelson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Eater defends it nicely.
Eater misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nelson tries for a takedown but Eater sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Eater steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nelson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson tries for a takedown but Eater sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Eater wants to counter with a clinch but Nelson pushes him away.
Eater will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nelson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Nelson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nelson wants it to stay on the feet.
Eater shoots in and drives through. Nelson sprawls well.
Eater throws a shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nelson.
Eater throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Eater fails with a takedown attempt.
Nelson dives in for a single leg takedown but Eater sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Eater changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nelson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Eater fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2##CL2#
Nelson gets tackled into the cage by Eater. Eater maintains the clinch.
Eater is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Nelson manages to break the clinch.
Eater shoots in and drives through. Nelson sprawls well.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Eater sprawls well. Eater wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nelson gets slowly back to his feet.
Eater fails with a takedown attempt.
Nelson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Eater pinned against the cage. Eater gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Nelson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eater manages to avoid it.
Eater fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nelson is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nelson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Eater! But no joy.
Eater shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nelson sprawls well. Nelson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Eater gets slowly back to his feet.
Eater shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nelson sprawls well. Nelson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Eater gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Eater tries to clinch but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Eater throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nelson counters with a head kick.
Nelson has a takedown stuffed.
Nelson blocks a head kick by Eater.
#TD2#
Eater bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Eater trying to control the action but Nelson is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nelson is trying to control Eater's posture but Eater avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Slut Eater.
I think Eater 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slut Eater!
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