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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Riedner with a poor takedown
and Alves counters with a stiff right hand.
Alves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riedner moves away.
Riedner fails with a takedown attempt.
Alves throws a counter high kick but Riedner was just alert enough to avoid it.
Riedner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dani Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cole Riedner .
Horrible takedown attempt by Riedner or perhaps it was just good defense by Alves, which made it look bad. #CL#
Alves has Riedner up against the cage in a clinch.
Riedner tries to score a body lock takedown but Alves shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riedner can't get the takedown.
Riedner is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Alves to keep the fight standing.
Riedner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alves prevents it.
Alves is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Riedner looking for a takedown.
Riedner looks winded!#T1#
Riedner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alves prevents it.
Riedner tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Alves - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC#
Alves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Riedner fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alves sprawls well initially but Riedner persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Alves gets full guard.
Alves is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Alves is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Riedner has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Alves is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
Alves is controlling the pace.
Alves tries to pass to full mount but Riedner defends it. #T3##SUB#
Alves wants to work for an arm triangle but Riedner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Alves is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Alves looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
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.
Alves lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Alves looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Alves is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Riedner tries to get to full guard but Alves has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dani Alves dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Alves looking to score a takedown here. Riedner is defending well but Alves drives through and ends up in Riedner 's guard.
Alves wants to pass the guard but Riedner is keeping the position.
Alves controls from within his opponent's guard.
Riedner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves throws a big right hand that misses.
Alves 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. #T1#
Alves postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Alves trying to stand up but can't free himself from Riedner 's guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Riedner tries to clinch up but Alves circles away and keeps his distance.
Alves is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Riedner .
Riedner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alves is fending him off so far but Riedner persists. Nope, Alves circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Alves. No joy for Riedner on that attempt.
Riedner is breathing heavily.
Riedner fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alves tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Riedner manages to circle out of the way.
Dani Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cole Riedner .
Riedner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alves is fending him off so far but Riedner persists. Nope, Alves circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Alves closes the distance and pushes Riedner back into the cage.
Riedner jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alves walks away with a smile on his face. Riedner gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2#
A head kick misses from Alves.
Riedner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Alves defends it well.
Alves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Riedner can do to turn this around?
Riedner closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Alves counters with a takedown into side control.
Riedner is working to avoid the ground and pound but Alves connects with a decent elbow.
Alves scoring with punches and elbows.
Riedner takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Alves is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Riedner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dani Alves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alves has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T3#
Alves content just to control the position here.
Alves's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Alves fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#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.
Alves postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Riedner looks a forlorn figure.
Alves controlling his opponent.
Riedner is trying to reverse the position but instead Alves has taken his back - oops!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Alves has his arm under Riedner 's chin here. Game over son! Alves squeezes tightly and Riedner is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dani Alves!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Alves.
Cooper is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alves throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Alves moves into full mount!
Cooper is trying desperately to improve position.
Alves with a couple of short strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Alves quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Alves but it's paid off an Cooper is forced to tap! Nice work by Alves.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dani Alves!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Cabal lands with a shot to the body.
Andersson shoots in looking for a takedown. Cabal tries to sprawl out of it but Andersson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cabal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Andersson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Andersson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Andersson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cabal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Andersson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Andersson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Andersson.
Cabal jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Andersson tries for a takedown but Cabal circles away easily
and Cabal counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Andersson wants to clinch.
Andersson shoots in looking for a takedown. Cabal tries to sprawl out of it but Andersson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cabal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Oscar Cabal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Andersson.
Cabal changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Andersson has his takedown stuffed
letting Cabal counter with a right hand.
Cabal lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Andersson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cabal circles away.
Cabal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Andersson walks into a stiff left hand from Cabal.
Andersson shoots for a double leg takedown but Cabal sprawls well. He's pushed Andersson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cabal scores with a punch to the head.
Cabal bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Andersson's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andersson shoots in for a takedown but Cabal shows good takedown defense.
Andersson tries a low kick but Cabal avoids it.
Oscar Cabal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cabal stuffs the takedown attempt from Andersson. Andersson gets slowly back to his feet.
Andersson looks winded!
Cabal checks a leg kick.
Cabal scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cabal displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Andersson. #CL#
Cabal forces Andersson back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Cabal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cabal.
Andersson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cabal is keeping busy.
Andersson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cabal lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cabal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cabal presses Andersson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cabal lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Cabal.
Cabal lands a shoulder strike.
Cabal lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cabal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Andersson takes a shot to the head.
Cabal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cabal working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Cabal digs a right hand into Andersson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Andersson's gas tank.
Cabal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Cabal.
Cabal lands with a right to the head.
Cabal lands a nice shot to the body.
Cabal digs a right hand underneath Andersson's ribcage. Andersson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Andersson tries for a takedown but Cabal manages to get underhooks.
Cabal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cabal works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cabal scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Cabal - that landed with a thud.
Cabal blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cabal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Cabal.
Andersson wants a takedown but no success here.
Cabal lands a hook that snaps the head of Andersson backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Cabal 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#
Andersson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Andersson misses with a takedown
and Cabal counters with a stiff right hand.
Cabal lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Andersson tries for a takedown but Cabal circles away easily
and Cabal counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Andersson thinking.
Cabal lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Andersson at a distance.
Andersson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Oscar Cabal is winning the standup battle so far.
Cabal's jab looks to have found its range, popping Andersson under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabal tests Andersson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cabal lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cabal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Andersson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Andersson misses with a takedown attempt
and Cabal counters with a right hand to the body.
Oscar Cabal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Andersson.#CL#
Cabal takes the fight into the clinch.
Andersson wants to take the fight to the mat but Cabal manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Andersson is breathing heavily.
Cabal lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Andersson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cabal.
Cabal lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Andersson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cabal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cabal presses Andersson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cabal lands a nice shot to the body.
Cabal pushes Andersson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Cabal.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cabal.
Cabal keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Andersson's efforts to push away.
Cabal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Cabal.
Cabal pushes Andersson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cabal lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Cabal.
Cabal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Andersson can do to turn this around?
Andersson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Oscar Cabal has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cabal lands with a right to the head.
Andersson has had enough of the clinch but Cabal keeps him there for the moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cabal digs a right hand into Andersson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Andersson's gas tank.
Cabal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andersson backwards.
Cabal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cabal lands a nice uppercut.
Cabal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Andersson backwards.
Cabal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Andersson wants to get back to striking at distance but Cabal won't allow it.
#BC2#
Andersson manages to break the clinch.
#T3#
Andersson looks to clinch
enabling Cabal to counter with a crisp jab.
Andersson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cabal cracks Andersson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cabal punishes Andersson's body with a nice straight punch.
Andersson tries to clinch there but Cabal circles away.
Andersson with a poor takedown
and Cabal counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cabal lands with an uppercut that bounces Andersson off the cage and back into range.
Cabal lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Andersson.
Cabal cracks Andersson with a good jab.#T4#
Cabal jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andersson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cabal works Andersson's body with a nice hook.
A head kick by Andersson misses
enabling Cabal to counter with a crisp jab.
Andersson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cabal counters with a nice uppercut.
Andersson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Cabal is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Andersson.
Cabal scores with a sloppy right hand. Andersson should have avoided that one.
Cabal fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Andersson dives in and grabs Cabal's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cabal pushes down on Andersson's head and hops out.
Cabal with a jab.
Andersson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Cabal dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Cabal stuns Andersson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Cabal moves into range and clinches up with Andersson.
Cabal lands with a left to the head.
Cabal is working Andersson over against the cage.
Cabal lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Cabal.
Cabal stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cabal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Andersson backwards.
Cabal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Cabal on the inside.
Cabal lands a left hand.
Cabal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Andersson backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andersson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Andersson jumps guard but Cabal turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cabal lands a shoulder strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cabal scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cabal.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cabal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Andersson looking to slow down the pace here.
Andersson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Andersson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Andersson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cabal digs a right hand into Andersson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Andersson's gas tank.
Andersson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Andersson is trying to pull guard but Cabal has him pressed against the cage.
Oscar Cabal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Andersson.
Cabal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cabal lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cabal.
Cabal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andersson backwards.
Cabal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Andersson trying to control the position but instead, Cabal has worked for underhooks and has pushed Andersson into the cage.
Andersson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cabal digs a right hand into Andersson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Andersson's gas tank. #T2#
Andersson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cabal just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cabal keeps control of Andersson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Cabal.
Andersson trying to stall but Cabal improves his position.
A short left from Cabal.
Andersson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cabal avoids a wild elbow strike from Andersson.
Cabal works on Andersson's body with a couple of short punches.
Cabal lands a nice uppercut.
Cabal lands with a light punch inside.
Cabal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Andersson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cabal scores with a shot to the side of Andersson's head.
Cabal pushes Andersson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cabal pushes Andersson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cabal. #T3#
Cabal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cabal presses Andersson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cabal is working Andersson over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Cabal.
A nice left hand lands by Cabal.
Cabal lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Andersson.
Cabal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Cabal.
Cabal scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oscar Cabal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cabal lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Cabal scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cabal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Andersson backwards.
Cabal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from Cabal.
Cabal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cabal lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Cabal works on Andersson's body with a couple of short punches.
Cabal lands a nice uppercut.
Andersson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cabal fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Andersson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Andersson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Andersson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cabal.
Good shot there by Cabal.
Thiago Andersson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andersson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Cabal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cabal 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:24
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:24
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Cabal!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Sato keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jonas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sato.
#CL#
Jonas moves into the clinch.
Sato fails to pull guard.
Sato wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jonas has him pressed against the cage.
Sato tries to break free but Jonas pushes him back against the cage.
Sato has had enough of the clinch but Jonas keeps him there for the moment.
Sato wants a takedown but no success here.
Sato gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jonas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Jonas pulls Sato into guard.
Jonas controlling the position.#T1##SUB#
Sato wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Jonas's closed guard. He's half up but Jonas has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Jonas pivots and extends the arm, Sato falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Jonas! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nick Jonas!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Alves.
Alves trying to control the position but Cobb is working away.
Cobb struggling a bit here.
Cobb really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Alves slows the pace down.
Alves in side control, throwing shots but Cobb defends.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Cobb is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Alves working away.
Alves wants to stand but Cobb has his arm trapped.
Cobb is looking to regain half guard here but Alves keeps moving and retains side control.
Alves has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Alves tries to advance to mount but Cobb denies him.
Alves wants to stand but Cobb has his arm trapped.
Alves working the head with strikes.
Alves trying to control the position but Cobb is working away.
Alves tries to advance to mount but can't. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Alves trying to control the position but Cobb is working away. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Alves closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Alves trying to control from half guard but Cobb is working away.
Alves might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cobb haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3##SUB2#
Cobb is defending against the submission attempts here by Alves.
Alves lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cobb is trying is best to control the position here.
Alves works his way into full mount!
Alves throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T4#
Alves looking to finish with strikes here!
Cobb is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Cobb tries to lock up and control but Alves gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cobb reaches up to try and control the position but Alves seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Cobb rolls and tries to escape and now Alves has his back!
Cobb looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cobb controlling Alves 's hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dani Alves dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Alves shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Alves postures up.
Alves sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cobb will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Cobb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alves looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb is trying to keep Alves in close.
#T1#
Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Cobb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alves working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Alves drives through and clinches with Cobb against the cage.
Alves dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD2#
Alves is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Cobb can't fight it off and eventually Alves manages to take the fight to the floor. Cobb looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T2##SUB#
Cobb is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Alves has his hands clasped together but Cobb extends and breaks Alves's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Cobb.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jc Cobb!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Sanches shoots in for a takedown but Frederick shows good takedown defense.
Frederick stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Frederick wants it to stay on the feet.
Frederick fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sanches avoids it really well and circles away.
Frederick sets himself, and Sanches steps forward looking for the clinch! Frederick avoids it this time.
Sanches goes for a double leg but Frederick avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Frederick continues to drive forward.
Santos Frederick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Sanches.
Sanches misses with a takedown
and Frederick counters with a series of strikes. Sanches will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sanches shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Frederick as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frederick scores with a nice body kick.
Sanches tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Frederick counters with a series of strikes. Sanches will be more careful next time no doubt.
Frederick could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sanches tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Frederick defends well and Sanches ends up having to push Frederick into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Frederick clinches up against the cage.#T1##TD#
Frederick has hold of one of Sanches's legs. Sanches is fighting the takedown attempt but Frederick gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Sanches pulls Frederick in close to prevent any damage.
Frederick postures up in Sanches's guard and throws a big left but Sanches blocks it.
Frederick trying to control but Sanches is working from the bottom.
Frederick missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanches not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sanches controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Frederick has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Sanches breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck for Frederick with that takedown attempt.
Sanches is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Frederick dives in and grabs Sanches's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sanches pushes down on Frederick's head and hops out.
Frederick swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanches.
Sanches throws a sloppy head kick and Frederick moves out of range easily.
Frederick throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Sanches counters with a takedown into side control. #T3#
Frederick wants to control but Sanches postures up.
Frederick is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Frederick is looking for a sweep.
Frederick can't do much from the bottom here.
Frederick is looking to reverse the position.
Frederick has one of Sanches's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frederick struggling a bit here.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Sanches thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB2#
Sanches thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Sanches has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santos Frederick dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Frederick misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD2#
Sanches drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Frederick manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD2#
Sanches has picked Frederick up - he's going for a ride! Sanches dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES#
Frederick kicks off Sanches and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frederick lands with a slapping head kick.
Sanches scores with a kick to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Sanches as Frederick shoots in.
That kick from Frederick tenderised Sanches's leg. Sanches is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Sanches tries to clinch there but Frederick circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Frederick as Sanches shoots in.#TD2#
Frederick gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sanches to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sanches is breathing heavily.
Frederick seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sanches stands up over Frederick, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Sanches trying to control but Frederick is working from the bottom.
Frederick is controlling Sanches's posture.
Frederick bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sanches's guard. #REVR#
Frederick stays in close to Sanches's body and controls the position. #T3#
Sanches looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frederick is one step ahead there.
Frederick lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Frederick trying to control but Sanches is working from the bottom.
Sanches wants to get back to his feet but Frederick passes into half guard.
#SU#
Frederick postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Sanches to stand up. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sanches fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Frederick avoids it really well and circles away.
Sanches goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#TD2#
Sanches throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Frederick was covering up waiting for the punch and Sanches finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Frederick uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santos Frederick dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sanches changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Frederick tries to avoid it but Sanches manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Frederick to the ground. Frederick escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Frederick fails with the takedown.
Frederick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanches misses with a two punch combination.
No luck for Frederick with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Frederick shoots in and bounces Sanches off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frederick trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Frederick loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Frederick keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sanches's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frederick missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Frederick trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanches is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frederick controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sanches working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Frederick. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A head kick by Frederick misses #TD2#
and Sanches counters with a nice double leg into side control. Frederick won't be happy with that. #T2#
Frederick regains half guard.
Sanches takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Frederick trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Sanches is working for a kimura but Frederick is defending it quite comfortably.
Frederick controlling the position for now.
Sanches perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sanches throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Frederick to regain full guard. #T3##SU2#
Sanches gets to his feet - Frederick follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Sanches fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Frederick to the ground. Sanches is now in Frederick's guard.
Sanches with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sanches looking to sit in guard and control but Frederick gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Sanches looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Frederick passes into half guard.
Sanches wants to control the action here but instead Frederick manages to pass to full mount!
Frederick controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Frederick prevents Sanches from getting the reversal.
Frederick controlling from mount.
Frederick lands a big elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frederick tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Diego Sanches has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santos Frederick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santos Frederick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Frederick 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santos Frederick!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Johnson scores with a three punch combo!
Herman throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range. #TD2#
Johnson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Herman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Herman bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Johnson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Herman is looking to get back to his feet here but Johnson is keeping cool and he's managed to take Herman's back.
Herman is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Herman is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Johnson gets his way!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Johnson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T1##SUB2#
Herman preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Johnson.
Johnson is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Johnson gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Johnson gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Johnson apologises and we restart here on the feet.
#TD#
Herman shoots in and bounces Johnson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Herman distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Herman tries to stand but Johnson is controlling from the bottom.
Herman throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely. #T2#
Johnson wants to stand but Herman is controlling the position. #SUB#
Herman postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Johnson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Herman, into his guard. #REVB#
Johnson wants to control from the top but Herman keeps moving. #SUB#
Herman has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Johnson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Herman.
Johnson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T3#
Herman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson wants to take a breather but Herman is having none of it.
Herman is trying to control but can't.
Herman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Herman! #SU2#
Johnson gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#T4##TD2#
Johnson looking to score a takedown here. Herman is defending well but Johnson drives through and ends up in Herman's guard.
Johnson being controlled here momentarily.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Herman blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Herman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Johnson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Herman gets caught napping as Johnson dives in and scores a takedown. Herman manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Herman working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Johnson has passed into half guard!
Herman is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson is trying to control. Herman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Herman looking for submissions off his back.
Herman is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Johnson trying to work for an americana but Herman has managed to regain full guard.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Herman wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson with a nice head shot there.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Herman is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Herman connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Herman is aware though and is defending well.
Herman wanted to stand there but Johnson had control of the position.
James Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Herman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Herman is working Johnson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Herman defends it easily.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Herman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Herman lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Herman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Herman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Herman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SU#
Herman stands and steps away. Johnson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Johnson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Herman sprawls well initially but Johnson persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Herman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Johnson there.
Herman tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg. #T4#
Herman is pressing down on Johnson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Herman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Herman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Herman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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 Long Herman 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Herman throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#KD2#
Johnson lands a big head kick that sends Herman tumbling to the mat! Johnson takes a step backwards and waves Herman back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Herman is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Long Herman has been cut.#TD2#
Johnson is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Herman is in big trouble! Johnson is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Herman. Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). James Johnson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Andersson lands a right hook to the body.
Andersson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thompson swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Thompson closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Andersson manages to break the clinch.
Andersson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thompson's waist but Thompson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Andersson off to one side.
Andersson fails with the takedown.
Thompson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Andersson.
Thompson is not content to let Andersson control the position.
Thompson gets back to half guard.#T1#
Thompson trying to control from the bottom.
Thompson wants to improve his position but Andersson is controlling well.
Thompson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Andersson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Andersson's back!
Thompson controls the position.
Andersson is really stuck here.
What can Andersson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB2#
Thompson looking for the choke but no joy. #T2#
Thompson is controlling the position but Andersson somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Thompson controlling the pace.
Thompson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Andersson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Andersson won't allow Thompson to pass to mount. #T3#
Thompson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Andersson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Andersson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Andersson is not content to let Thompson control the position.#SUB#
Andersson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thompson pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Thompson seems to be looking for submissions.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Thompson connects with a nice short shot to Andersson's temple. #T4#
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.
Thompson trying to control from half guard but Andersson is working away.
Andersson is looking to control Thompson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Andersson avoid being mounted?
Thompson is pressing down on Andersson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Andersson is holding on for now.
Andersson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thompson on the ground.
Thompson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Thompson wants to pass the guard but Andersson is defending well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Thompson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Thompson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Andersson's guard.
Andersson wants to get back to his feet but Thompson passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Thompson is taking a breather. Andersson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
George Thompson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thompson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Andersson is trying to maintain the position but Thompson is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson trying to control the action but Andersson is working from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Thompson seems content to control.#T1##SU2#
Thompson stands up and beckons Andersson to join him on the feet.
Andersson lands an overhand right.
Andersson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thompson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andersson fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Andersson is defended easily by Thompson.
Thompson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Andersson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thompson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Andersson keeps the fight on the outside.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch but Andersson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Some wild striking there from Thompson.
Andersson fails with the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Andersson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thompson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Andersson defends it well.#TD2#
Thompson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Andersson pushes Thompson off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andersson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Andersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andersson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thompson defends well and Andersson ends up having to push Thompson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Andersson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thompson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Andersson somewhat.
Thompson stuffs the takedown attempt from Andersson. Andersson gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Thompson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Andersson was covering up waiting for the punch and Thompson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Thompson 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.
Thompson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4##SU2#
Thompson stands up from Andersson's guard - Thompson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Thompson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thompson stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Thompson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Andersson bucks up and tries to throw Thompson off but instead Thompson has got his back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andersson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Thompson.
#SUB2#
Andersson is trying to defend against the choke here but Thompson has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Thompson Tightens the hold and Andersson taps out furiously! Thompson displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). George Thompson!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 840 Round 1
Date: Apr 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Johnson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Ham closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Johnson misses with an elbow strike.
#TD2#
Ham has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Johnson is trying to keep an underhook but Ham manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES#
Johnson kicks off Ham and gets to his feet.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Ham shows good takedown defense.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Ham's leg. Ham is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson scores with a hook.#TD#
Johnson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Ham is defending well.
Ham regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Johnson wants to control from the top but Ham keeps moving.
Johnson stops Ham from standing up.
Ham trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ham manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Johnson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ham controls the pace.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing Ham from standing up. #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.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ham controls the pace.
Ham tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Ham is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ham not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing Ham from standing up.
Ham is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Ham changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ham is putting a hurting on Johnson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Johnson tries to buck Ham off but Ham is having none of it.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ham is trying to get an arm triangle but Johnson is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ham tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T4#
Johnson being controlled for a moment.
Johnson tries to bench press Ham off him but Ham keeps the position.
Johnson is letting Ham control him for a moment.
Ham wants to stand but Johnson is controlling his arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Big Ham will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Ham is just out of range.
Johnson throws a series of strikes that have Ham backpedaling.
#CUT#
It looks like Big Ham has been cut.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ham on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ham.
Ham works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Johnson tries to improve position but can't.
Ham wants to stand but Johnson has his arm trapped.
Johnson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ham presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T1#
Ham with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ham cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Johnson tries to reverse the position but Ham maintains control.
Ham is looking to stand but Johnson has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Ham controlling his opponent.
Ham landing strikes from the mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ham fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ham takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Let's hope that Ham 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.#SUB2#
Ham has hold of Johnson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Johnson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ham controlling the position easily from mount.
Ham landing strikes from the mount and Johnson is in trouble! #T3#
Ham looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ham fails to take his opponent's back.
Ham lands a big elbow.
Ham controlling from mount.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ham on the ground.
Ham sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ham landing shots from mount.
Ham has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4##SUB2#
Ham looking to secure an arm triangle but Johnson defends it well.
Ham controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Ham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Big Ham's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Ham shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Johnson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ham controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ham postures up.
#T1#
Ham distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ham controlling from the top position.
Ham has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Johnson is proving hard to escape from.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Ham postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ham but Ham pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Ham manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Johnson on his heels. He'll look to pass Johnson's guard now, I'm sure.#T2#
Johnson trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Ham 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.
Ham's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Ham got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ham has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
Big Ham has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ham slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T3#
Ham scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ham looks up at the clock and then as Johnson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ham smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ham slows the pace down.
Johnson tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Ham is working to tighten his grip on Johnson's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Johnson has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Ham is really squeezing tight and eventually Johnson passes out! Ham breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Big Ham!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Alves moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Alves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Alves.
Tran is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Alves looks up at the clock and then as Tran takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Alves smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Tran is trying to control Alves's posture but Alves avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tran is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alves scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tran to see if he's OK.
Tran trying to remain calm as Alves controls from the top position.
Alves tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Alves is staying tight to Tran's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Alves lands an elbow.
Tran tries to improve position but can't.
Alves happy to just control the position for now. #T2##SU2#
Alves stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
Alves shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Alves controlling the action here. #T3#
Alves has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tran knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alves on the ground.
Tran wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Alves.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Alves looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#ROC2#
Tran is rocked!
Tran takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Alves's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dani Alves!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Sanches closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sanches blocks the strikes from Crane.
#SUB#
Crane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sanches really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crane. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sanches has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Crane flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Crane tries to hold on but Sanches postures up.
Sanches controlling the pace for now.
Sanches avoids the attempt from Crane to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crane is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sanches is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1#
Crane is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Crane is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crane working to try and regain half guard.
Crane is squirming around, avoiding Sanches's attempts to control the action.
Sanches tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Sanches has control of Crane's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Crane regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Crane is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crane is working hard here to advance position.#SU2#
Sanches is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #T2#
Crane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sanches feints a counter leg kick.#TD2#
Sanches manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Crane on his heels. He'll look to pass Crane's guard now, I'm sure.#SU2#
Sanches decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Crane throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sanches's waist but Sanches gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Crane off to one side.
Crane tries to clinch but Sanches moves out of range.
Crane tries to clinch there but Sanches circles away.
#TD2#
Sanches shoots in and gets a takedown into Crane's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanches sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sanches wants to control from the top but Crane keeps moving. #SUB#
Crane has his foot on Sanches's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sanches works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Sanches controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Crane keeping full guard, as Sanches tries to pass.
Crane throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
Sanches thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Crane is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Crane is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Crane looking for a guillotine here but Sanches defends easily.
Sanches trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crane throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sanches sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Crane looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sanches passes into side control.
You can see the frustration on Crane's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sanches lands a few punches from side control.
Sanches lands a few punches from side control.
Crane is not content to let Sanches control the position.
Crane is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sanches asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanches trying to control the action but Crane is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Sanches dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Crane gets caught napping as Sanches dives in and scores a takedown. Crane manages to retain guard.
Crane doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#SUB#
Crane had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sanches defends it easily.
Crane is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Sanches avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Crane escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sanches gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanches pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crane is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB#
Crane looking for subs off his back but Sanches has passed one foot through into half guard.
Sanches scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sanches content to control rather than advance.
Crane tries to get to full guard but Sanches has control of the leg.
Sanches performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Crane wants to get back to full guard.
Crane might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#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.#SU2#
Sanches postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Crane to stand up. #TD2#
Sanches fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Crane to the ground. Sanches is now in Crane's guard.
Sanches is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Crane throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sanches has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanches wants to control from the top but Crane keeps moving.
Crane trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sanches is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sanches stopping the sweep attempt from Crane.#T3##SUB#
Crane throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sanches 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. #SU2#
Sanches decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Crane tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanches swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Sanches throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Crane was covering up waiting for the punch and Sanches finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sanches is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sanches wants to control from the top but Crane keeps moving. #T4##SUB#
Crane looking for subs off his back but Sanches has passed one foot through into half guard.
Sanches seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sanches is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Crane won't allow Sanches to pass to mount.
Sanches with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crane tries to roll over but Sanches keeps him under control.
Sanches is trying to control. Crane wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Sanches showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sanches lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crane at a distance.
Crane tries to clinch up.
Crane misses with a takedown attempt - Sanches sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Sanches darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sanches controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sanches is looking for a kimura but Crane is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sanches to get the leverage.
Sanches wants to pass to mount but Crane is defending the position. #SUB#
Crane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Crane is trying to maintain the position but Sanches is very close to passing his half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Sanches looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sanches wants to control but Crane is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Crane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanches pulls his head out easily. #SU2#
Sanches stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Crane to get to his feet. #CL2#
Sanches closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD2#
Sanches has clasped his hands together around Crane's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Crane manages to get back to half guard.
Sanches with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Crane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanches pulls his head out easily.
Crane is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sanches has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sanches prevents Crane from getting the reversal.
Crane is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Sanches can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Crane is looking to escape.
Crane wants to hold on but Sanches pushes him away.
Sanches punishing his opponent with strikes.
Diego Sanches has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sanches looking to control and managing it successfully.
Crane is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Crane is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Crane is looking to improve his position but Sanches isn't that keen on the idea.
Sanches controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Crane flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Crane is bucking up trying to escape but Sanches cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Sanches content just to control the position here.
Crane regains half guard.
Crane trying to hold on to Sanches's head to control him but Sanches postures up.
Sanches is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanches is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Sanches comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sanches 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Sanches!
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