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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Test of Wills II
Date: Jul 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Michaels throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Andrade throws a head kick that misses.
Michaels misses with a takedown attempt - Andrade sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Michaels throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good standup being displayed there by Michaels as he connects with a hook.
Andrade misses with an uppercut
#CL2#
and Michaels counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andrade.
Michaels swings wildly with an uppercut but Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Michaels tries to land a knee to the head but Andrade blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michaels lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andrade backwards.
Michaels has Andrade pressed against the cage, preventing Andrade from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Michaels breaks from the clinch.
Michaels misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Andrade wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice shot lands for Andrade.#T1##CL2#
Michaels moves into the clinch.
Andrade working hard to break the clinch.
Andrade wants to break free but Michaels has control.
Michaels using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Andrade has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Michaels displaying some good clinch control by pressing Andrade up against the cage.
Michaels lands a knee to the body.
Andrade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andrade is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Michaels stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Michaels is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Michaels keeps control of Andrade as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2##BC2#
Michaels breaks the clinch.
Andrade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Michaels misses the jab.
A jab from Michaels does it's job there.
Andrade misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Michaels counters with a nice kick to the body.
Andrade throws a nice looking combination but Michaels bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Andrade thuds a left hand into Michaels's body.
Andrade definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Michaels shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Andrade is trying to defend but Michaels finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Andrade is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Michaels is working for a submission of some sort.
Andrade is staying active underneath Michaels, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Michaels thows a huge punch but Andrade dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Michaels is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Andrade is just riding it out for now. Michaels eventually gives up the hold. #ES#
Andrade pushes Michaels off and gets back to his feet.
Carlos Andrade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andrade walks forward, straight into a front kick from Michaels.
Michaels lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Michaels has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T4#
Andrade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Michaels throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Andrade takes one on the button.#CL2#
Michaels clinches up against the cage.
Michaels using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Michaels connects with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Michaels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Michaels dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Michaels stalling in the clinch.
Michaels pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Michaels is struggling to control the position.
A nice left hand lands by Michaels.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pat Michaels 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#
Michaels lands a jab to the nose.
Pat Michaels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrade takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Michaels tries a head kick but it misses.
Andrade looks for the body kick but Michaels saw that one coming.
Michaels connects with a right hand. Andrade shakes it off.
Michaels moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Michaels connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Michaels waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andrade.
Michaels looks to land a left hand but Andrade moved out of range nicely.
Andrade scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Michaels.
Michaels lands with a kick to the ribs.
Michaels slips under a jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body kick there by Michaels.#T1#
Michaels throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Andrade's head.
Andrade misses with a wild combination.
Michaels lands a jab to the nose.
Andrade takes one on the button.
Michaels tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andrade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Michaels lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Michaels keeps Andrade at a distance using the push kick.
Andrade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Michaels has managed to clinch.
Michaels stalling the fight.
Michaels scores with a shot to the side of Andrade's head. #T2#
Michaels crunches a lovely knee into Andrade's ribcage.
Michaels trying to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrade is looking to break free of the clinch but Michaels has double underhooks.
Michaels has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short left from Michaels.
Michaels utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Michaels landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Michaels throws a knee to the head but misses.
Michaels keeps control of Andrade as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Michaels escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Michaels tests Andrade's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Michaels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Michaels throws a sloppy head kick and Andrade moves out of range easily. #T3#
Andrade tries a head kick but it misses.
Michaels throws a sloppy head kick and Andrade moves out of range easily.
Michaels scores with a head kick.
#TD2#
Michaels shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Andrade napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Andrade on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Michaels is looking to take a break and control but Andrade is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Michaels scores with a couple of short elbows.
Michaels working the ground and pound from side control.
Michaels in side control lands a decent elbow.
Andrade is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T4##SUB2#
Michaels is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Andrade has escaped the position, nice work there. #SU2#
Michaels stands up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Michaels scores with a kick to the midsection.
Andrade takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Michaels pushes Andrade away with a front kick.#CL2#
Michaels gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Michaels lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andrade backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pat Michaels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Michaels gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Andrade has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Michaels working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Michaels connects with a nasty looking knee right to Andrade's face.
Michaels throws a head punch that misses.
Michaels throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andrades head.
Michaels misses with a knee strike.
Andrade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andrade.
Andrade is trying to break the clinch but Michaels is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michaels is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch on the inside from Michaels fails to land. #T1#
Michaels connects with a knee to the head.
Michaels keeps control of Andrade as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Michaels lands with a short shot to the head.
Michaels with a knee to the head.
Michaels lands a knee to the head.
Michaels trying to land knees to the body.
Andrade looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Michaels prevents Andrade from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Andrade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters circling a little - Michaels finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Michaels misses with an uppercut. Andrade saw that one coming.
Andrade throws a right hand that misses
and Michaels makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Andrade avoids the head kick by Michaels.
#T2#
Michaels looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Michaels fails in his attempt to clinch.
Michaels scores with a sloppy right hand. Andrade should have avoided that one.
Michaels scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andrade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pat Michaels seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Andrade slips a straight right by Michaels.
Andrade throws a combination. Michaels tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That kick from Michaels tenderised Andrade's leg. Andrade is trying to keep his angry face on.
Michaels lands a head shot.
Andrade throws a poor cross that misses
and Michaels cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carlos Andrade is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andrade fails to land with a series of punches.
Michaels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Michaels pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T3#
Andrade tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Michaels lands a head kick!
Andrade throws a push kick but Michaels slaps the foot to one side.
Michaels lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Andrade blocks a head kick by Michaels.
Andrade takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#CL2#
Michaels rushes Andrade and presses him up against the cage.
Andrade tries to break free but Michaels pushes him back against the cage.
Michaels lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andrade.
Andrade wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Michaels with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T4#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Michaels prevents Andrade from breaking the clinch.
Andrade wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Michaels throws a punch but it's blocked by Andrade.
Pat Michaels is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Andrade being controlled against the cage.
Pat Michaels seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Michaels with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Carlos Andrade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrade misses with an elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pat Michaels comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Michaels 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pat Michaels!
An out of breath Pat Michaels thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Test of Wills II
Date: Jul 28, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Rodrigues clinches up with Shaw and pushes him back against the cage.
Rodrigues looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#BC2#
Shaw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rodrigues darts in looking for a takedown but Shaw gets double underhooks and turns Rodrigues into the cage.
As Rodrigues backs off Shaw throws a huge counter combo but Rodrigues manages to avoid it all.
Rodrigues is looking to clinch but Shaw is avoiding it.
Shaw unleashes a big counter combination but Rodrigues bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice sprawl there from Shaw as Rodrigues shoots in.
Shaw unleashes a big counter combination but Rodrigues bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rodrigues fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shaw throws a counter combo.
Shaw tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shaw misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rodrigues shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shaw pinned against the cage. Shaw gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Rodrigues. 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.
Shaw looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shaw staying out of range there.
Despite the aggression on Shaw's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rodrigues swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Paulo Rodrigues has been cut.#T1#
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Rodrigues got wobbled bad by a big combination! Shaw presses forward with punches and knees until Rodrigues stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Rodrigues closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Shaw!
An out of breath Henry Shaw thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Unstoppable Force
Date: Jul 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Pearse tries to clinch but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Pearse moves in looking to clinch but Rodrigues pushes him off.
Pearse walks into a straight right hand from Rodrigues.
Pearse shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rodrigues pinned against the cage. Rodrigues gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rodrigues keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pearse definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pearse moves in looking to clinch but Rodrigues pushes him off.
Pearse is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pearse chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pearse tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearse connects with a high kick. #CUT#
It looks like Paulo Rodrigues has been cut.#CL#
Pearse rushes Rodrigues and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Pearse pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pearse tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Rodrigues and Pearse goes tumbling to the canvas! Rodrigues follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC2#
Pearse is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Padraig Pearse has been cut.
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!
Rodrigues stops Pearse from getting back to his feet.
Oh Pearse is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rodrigues throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Pearse to regain full guard. #T1#
Pearse is trying to keep Rodrigues in close.
Pearse seems to have got his legs back now.
Rodrigues lands a couple of elbows.
Rodrigues throwing strikes from guard but Pearse blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rodrigues accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pearse being controlled here, momentarily.
Rodrigues must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rodrigues's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rodrigues postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pearse utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Pearse is trying to keep Rodrigues in close.
Rodrigues postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rodrigues throwing strikes but missing.
Pearse wants to stand and escape but Rodrigues is having none of it.
Rodrigues scoring with some ground and pound.
Pearse keeping moving, preventing Rodrigues from controlling successfully.
Rodrigues throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pearse works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rodrigues wants to control from the top but Pearse keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rodrigues accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rodrigues accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Rodrigues got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pearse has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rodrigues has managed to get both his arms back between Pearse's legs - danger averted.
Rodrigues loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rodrigues lands a couple of digs.
Pearse really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rodrigues loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pearse preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rodrigues stopping the sweep attempt from Pearse.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rodrigues accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pearse will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rodrigues working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pearse is trying to control the position but Rodrigues postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rodrigues trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pearse trying to keep a closed guard but Rodrigues is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Pearse avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL2#
Rodrigues has Pearse up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Rodrigues breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Rodrigues drives through and clinches with Pearse against the cage.
#BC2#
Rodrigues's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rodrigues looks to land a combination but Pearse avoids it well. #CL2#
Rodrigues instigates a clinch. #BC#
Pearse manages to break the clinch.
Pearse displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rodrigues.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pearse moves to clinch but Rodrigues breaks away #KD2#
and Rodrigues counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Pearse!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodrigues thows a huge punch but Pearse dodges it nicely.
Rodrigues working over Pearse with some ground and pound. Pearse looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rodrigues not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Rodrigues dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Rodrigues misses with a jab, cross combination.
#KD2#
Rodrigues waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Pearse. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Pearse to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Rodrigues trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pearse looking to control.
We've been informed that Rodrigues has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Pearse wants to stand but Rodrigues is controlling the position.
Rodrigues has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rodrigues postures up.
Rodrigues throws a big elbow that misses.
Rodrigues is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SU2#
Rodrigues stands up and waves to Pearse to follow him. #T1#
Pearse is looking to slow Rodrigues down with leg kicks.
Pearse tries to clinch there but Rodrigues circles away.
Rodrigues lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pearse circles away quickly and effectively.
A good leg kick by Pearse. #TD2#
Rodrigues bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pearse can't do much from the bottom here.
Rodrigues working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Pearse struggling a bit here.
Pearse is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Pearse is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rodrigues asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SU2#
Rodrigues stands up.
Padraig Pearse is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pearse tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rodrigues manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pearse tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodrigues swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pearse doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodrigues circles away.
#TD2#
Pearse gets caught napping as Rodrigues dives in and scores a takedown. Pearse manages to retain guard.#ES#
Pearse has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rodrigues off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pearse doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodrigues circles away.
Pearse tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodrigues swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rodrigues fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Pearse looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pearse tries to clinch up but Rodrigues circles away and keeps his distance.
Rodrigues tries to score with a low kick but Pearse moves his leg out of the way.
Sloppy strikes from Rodrigues. Those never looked like landing.
Rodrigues avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Rodrigues closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pearse can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Rodrigues is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pearse has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pearse is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rodrigues is controlling him well.
Paulo Rodrigues has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rodrigues misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T4#
You can see the frustration on Pearse's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pearse is looking for a sweep.
Rodrigues in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Rodrigues lands a few punches from side control.
Rodrigues cracks Pearse with a big elbow.
Rodrigues working the strikes but Pearse uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #SU2#
Rodrigues stands up and beckons Pearse to join him on the feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Rodrigues has Pearse up against the cage in a clinch.
Pearse tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Rodrigues showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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##CL#
Pearse gets a clinch.
Pearse misses with a knee to the head.
Pearse missing with knees to the body.
Pearse keeps control of Rodrigues as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pearse with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pearse is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Pearse breaks from the clinch.
Rodrigues will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pearse wants to clinch up but Rodrigues keeps it at a distance.
Rodrigues shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues shoots for a double leg takedown but Pearse sprawls well. He's pushed Rodrigues's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pearse is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pearse tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodrigues swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pearse shoots in looking for a takedown. Rodrigues tries to sprawl out of it but Pearse keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rodrigues manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Pearse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rodrigues paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pearse moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rodrigues throws a right and a left that Pearse avoids nicely.
Pearse is looking to clinch but Rodrigues is avoiding it.
Despite the aggression on Rodrigues's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Pearse gets tackled into the cage by Rodrigues. Rodrigues maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Rodrigues manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Rodrigues as Pearse shoots in.
Good leg kick by Pearse there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rodrigues throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pearse.
Pearse tries to clinch there but Rodrigues circles away.
#TD2#
Rodrigues shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rodrigues prevents Pearse from getting back to his feet.
Rodrigues working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pearse is on top in guard.
#REVR##T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES2#
Rodrigues pushes Pearse off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL#
Pearse pushes Rodrigues up against the cage in a clinch.
Pearse prevents Rodrigues from breaking the clinch.
Pearse tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rodrigues lands a nice knee to the body.
Rodrigues wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rodrigues with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rodrigues is trying to break free.#BC#
Pearse manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Rodrigues drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rodrigues in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rodrigues trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Rodrigues postures up in Pearse's guard and throws a big left but Pearse blocks it.
Rodrigues is in close to Pearse's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pearse preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rodrigues content to stall in guard here.
Pearse wants to stand but Rodrigues is controlling the position.
Rodrigues trying to control but Pearse is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pearse looking for a sweep. Not yet Pearse, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pearse, right into the meat.
Rodrigues avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rodrigues shoots in and drives through. Pearse sprawls well.
Padraig Pearse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Rodrigues.
Pearse tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodrigues swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rodrigues circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pearse dodges the punch combination from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues clobbers Pearse with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pearse will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rodrigues is looking for the big counter here.
Danga de danga de dang - Rodrigues scores with a four punch combination!
Pearse shoots for a double leg takedown but Rodrigues sprawls well. He's pushed Pearse's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Rodrigues forces Pearse back against the cage and clinches.
Rodrigues wants to break free but Pearse has control.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rodrigues takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Padraig Pearse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paulo Rodrigues is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rodrigues tries to break free but Pearse pushes him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Rodrigues comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rodrigues 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Rodrigues!
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Event:
Unstoppable Force
Date: Jul 21, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Gonzales moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Norman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gonzales throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Norman scores with a shot to the body.
Gonzales misses with a few strikes there.
Norman is looking for the big counter here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Norman, right into the meat.
Norman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gonzales momentarily.
Norman with a nice cross.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Norman is looking to slow Gonzales down with leg kicks.
Gonzales walks into a left hand.
Norman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gonzales stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gonzales misses with a wild combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Norman.#TD2#
Norman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Gonzales bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Gonzales throws a leg kick but Norman moved away.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Gonzales. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gonzales.
Norman swinging wildly here.
Gonzales falls off balance throwing a combination
and Norman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL#
Gonzales has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gonzales tries to pull guard but Norman won't allow it.
#BC2#
Norman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gonzales throws a nice looking combination but Norman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Norman scores with a one two! Gonzales had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gonzales misses with a double jab.
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!
Norman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC2#
Gonzales is rocked!
Norman sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Gonzales's defenses. It connects perfectly with Gonzales's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). William Norman!
After winning the bout, William Norman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
JBL 1 - Sedlacek vs Dada
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Andrade misses with the combination.
Johnson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Andrade.
Johnson scores with a hook.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Johnson scores with a hook.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
Andrade throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Johnson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
No joy there for Andrade, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carlos Andrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Andrade. Those never looked like landing.
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Johnson darts in and clinches Andrade up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Andrade tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the cage.
Andrade blocking some punches.
Johnson prevents Andrade from breaking the clinch.
A short right from Johnson.
Andrade takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andrade.
Andrade blocks an uppercut.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Johnson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Andrade's ribcage. Andrade let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Andrade breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Andrade.
Andrade looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson pushes Andrade back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Andrade's head.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Andrade.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Andrade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Andrade wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2#
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Andrade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Andrade does no damage.
Andrade takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnson lunges at Andrade with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Andrade's hand.
Andrade throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Andrade throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Andrade looks winded!#CL#
Johnson rushes Andrade and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Andrade's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Andrade tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Andrade.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
Andrade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Johnson on the inside. #T3##BC2#
Andrade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson tests Andrade's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#
Andrade is rocked!
Johnson throws a right and a left that Andrade avoids nicely.
Andrade takes a jab right on the kisser.
Andrade is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson cracks Andrade with a right hand to the side of the head.
Andrade on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Andrade looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson connects with a nice looking jab.
A punch lands to the side of Andrade 's head but he takes it in his stride.
BOOM! Johnson lands a beautiful left hook that drops Andrade. Andrade tries to recover but Johnson is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Andrade lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny Johnson!
A less than humble Manny Johnson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Test of Wills I
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Norman thuds his shin into the meat of Gonzales's side.
Norman misses with a double jab.
Norman lands with a nice body punch.
Gonzales takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gonzales tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Norman swivels and escapes.
Norman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Norman slaps away a takedown attempt from Gonzales, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Norman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gonzales has time to react.
Gonzales has been working on his balance at Melhor Lutador MMA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Norman.
Norman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Norman. That snapped Gonzales's head back.
#ROC2#
Gonzales is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norman drops Gonzales with a huge uppercut! Gonzales drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Norman is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Norman!
An out of breath William Norman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Test of Wills I
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Wright drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rodrigues trying to keep a closed guard but Wright is proving a slippery customer.
Rodrigues doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Wright stops Rodrigues from standing up.
Rodrigues looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#ES2#
Rodrigues manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Paulo Rodrigues seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rodrigues.
Wright throws a wild body kick that Rodrigues sees coming a mile off.
Wright will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rodrigues looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wright looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rodrigues lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wright circles away quickly and effectively.
Rodrigues falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Wright counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rodrigues!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodrigues takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#SUB#
Wright tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Rodrigues takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
A lull in the action here.
Wright scoring with punches from side control. #SUB#
Wright tries for a kimura but Rodrigues is defending well.
Wright lands an elbow. #T2#
Rodrigues tries to escape but Wright is in control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Rodrigues tries to bench press Wright off him but Wright keeps the position.
Rodrigues is letting Wright control him for a moment.
Rodrigues pushes Wright away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Wright gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Wright moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Rodrigues tries to buck Wright off but Wright is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodrigues wants to control but Wright postures up.#T3##SUB#
Wright wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rodrigues, who protects the arm well.
Rodrigues wants to control but Wright postures up.
Wright wants to stand but Rodrigues has his arm trapped. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wright looks to land a body kick but Rodrigues moved away.
Rodrigues is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rodrigues moves in looking to clinch but Wright pushes him off.
Rodrigues doesn't manage to clinch there - Wright circles away.
Rodrigues misses with a combination
and Wright counters with a series of strikes. Rodrigues will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rodrigues connects with the punch.#TD#
Wright darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T4#
Rodrigues is trying to stand.
Wright is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rodrigues on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rodrigues trying to control here.
Wright tries to stand and escape but Rodrigues is controlling the position.
Wright looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
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!#SUB#
Wright is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rodrigues defends it well.
Wright content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Wright dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Rodrigues shoots for a takedown but Wright saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ethan Wright is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rodrigues.
Wright misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Wright shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rodrigues manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wright trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodrigues is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wright with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wright is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright wants to stand but Rodrigues has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Wright is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Wright'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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Wright has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rodrigues prevents the takedown attempt.
Rodrigues is trying to force a seperation but Wright has the dominant position.
Rodrigues fails to pull guard.
Ethan Wright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Rodrigues.
Rodrigues is trying to pull guard but Wright turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Rodrigues pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Rodrigues shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wright sprawls well. Wright wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rodrigues gets slowly back to his feet.
Wright swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rodrigues throws a nice looking combination but Wright bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rodrigues rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wright moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rodrigues throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wright's waist but Wright gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rodrigues off to one side.
Rodrigues is breathing heavily.
Rodrigues fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wright avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
Wright darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rodrigues is in trouble now - Wright has advanced to mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rodrigues hang on?#T3#
Rodrigues tries to lock up and control but Wright gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wright in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Rodrigues'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.
Wright tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wright seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rodrigues for as long as he can get away with.
Further stalling from Wright.
Wright has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wright working the ground and pound effectively.
#T4#
Wright lands a big elbow.
Rodrigues is bucking up trying to escape but Wright cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wright wants to control the pace but Rodrigues is squirming around nicely.
Wright avoids the attempt from Rodrigues to control.
Wright lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
BOOM! Wright connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wright takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rodrigues is looking to get to half guard.
Rodrigues throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Wright 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##TD#
Wright looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rodrigues!
Rodrigues is trying to control Wright's posture but Wright avoids it.
Rodrigues holds on to Wright's head and controls the position momentarily.
Rodrigues tries to buck Wright off but Wright is having none of it.
Wright tries to stand but Rodrigues is controlling his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright takes a little break here. Rodrigues wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T1#
Wright wants to control but Rodrigues is keeping him busy.
Wright tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rodrigues struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here as Wright stalls from top position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Wright shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rodrigues is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wright scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Rodrigues tries to get to full guard but Wright has control of the leg.
Wright performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rodrigues tries to kick Wright off but Wright keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wright is taking a breather. Rodrigues 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.
Ethan Wright overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Wright wants to stand but Rodrigues has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Wright is keen to just control but Rodrigues is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wright tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wright swinging wildly here.
Wright dodges the punch combination from Rodrigues.
Wright jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wright fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rodrigues avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Wright shoots in and gets a takedown into Rodrigues's guard.#ES2#
Rodrigues pushes Wright off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T4#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rodrigues!
Rodrigues takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Wright forces Rodrigues back against the cage and clinches.
Rodrigues wants to break free but Wright has control.
Rodrigues is trying to force a seperation but Wright has the dominant position.
Rodrigues is looking to break free of the clinch but Wright has double underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wright tries to pull guard but Rodrigues won't allow it.
Wright misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wright is trying to pull guard but Rodrigues has him pressed against the cage.
Paulo Rodrigues has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ethan Wright is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Wright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodrigues lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paulo Rodrigues.
I think Wright 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ethan Wright!
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Event:
Trials By Fire VI
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Skrtic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fernandes swivels and escapes.#TD#
Skrtic closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fernandes quickly recovers to half guard.
Fernandes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Skrtic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fernandes tries to kick Skrtic off but Skrtic keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Skrtic seems to be working for a kimura but Fernandes defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Skrtic seems to be working for a kimura but Fernandes defends the submission attempt.
Fernandes is trying to stand up here but Skrtic is controlling him well.
Skrtic works his way into side control. #SUB#
Skrtic has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Fernandes is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Skrtic yanks on the arm and Fernandes is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Skrtic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Drogovan Skrtic!
Drogovan Skrtic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Rodrigues scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hall could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hall wants to control but Rodrigues postures up.
Rodrigues throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rodrigues tries to stand but Hall is controlling his head.
Hall struggling a bit here.
Hall is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rodrigues not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rodrigues throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rodrigues is keen to just control but Hall is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall trying to hold on to Rodrigues's head to control him but Rodrigues postures up.
Hall is looking for a sweep. Rodrigues is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rodrigues not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hall gets full guard.
Rodrigues won't allow Hall to sweep him here. #T1#
Rodrigues wanted to stand there but Hall had control of the position.
Rodrigues really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hall. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hall manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rodrigues manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Rodrigues wants to stand up but Hall is controlling him.
Rodrigues utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hall prevents Rodrigues from getting back to his feet.
Rodrigues trying to keep a closed guard but Hall is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hall chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Rodrigues has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hall has passed into side control.
Rodrigues wants to control but Hall postures up.
Rodrigues tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.#SUB#
Hall working for a guillotine from mount but Rodrigues is in no mood to give up.
Rodrigues wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Hall looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rodrigues is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Rodrigues tries to hold on but Hall pushes him away.
Hall lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Rodrigues wants to hold on but Hall pushes him away.
Rodrigues wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Rodrigues is trying desperately to improve position.
A nice elbow there by Hall.
Rodrigues wants to hold on but Hall pushes him away.
Rodrigues tries to reverse the position but Hall maintains control.#T4#
Rodrigues gets back to half guard.
Hall scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Hall is working for a submission of some sort.
Rodrigues is trying to stand back up but Hall is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Hall dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Rodrigues wants to land a leg kick but Hall is out of range.
Rodrigues misses with a series of wild punches.
Rodrigues misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall.
Hall appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Rodrigues shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rodrigues showed some decent athleticism there.
Hall keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rodrigues lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall trying to control but Rodrigues postures up.
#SUB2#
Rodrigues is looking for a kimura but Hall is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rodrigues to get the leverage.
Hall trying to hold on to Rodrigues's head to control him but Rodrigues postures up.
#T1#
Hall manages to get to full guard.
Darren Hall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hall managing to control the position.
Rodrigues throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rodrigues missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hall bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rodrigues's guard. #REVR#
Rodrigues is trying to keep Hall in close.
Hall scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rodrigues trying to control the position.
#T2##ES2#
Rodrigues wriggles free and stands up.
Hall shoots in but no luck this time.
A right-left combo lands from Rodrigues. #CUT2#
It looks like Darren Hall has been cut.#TD#
Hall looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rodrigues with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Rodrigues is defending against the submission attempts here by Hall.
Rodrigues pushes Hall off but Hall dives into side control.
#T3#
Rodrigues is looking to regain half guard here but Hall keeps moving and retains side control.
Rodrigues is trying to get back to his feet.
Hall has control of an arm but Rodrigues manages to advance to Hall's back!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Rodrigues. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Rodrigues throwing damaging strikes from the back! Hall could be in trouble here!
Hall just trying to survive but Rodrigues is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hall is in bad spot here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rodrigues lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Hall.
Rodrigues struggling to land strikes to the head as Hall covers up. #T4#
Rodrigues is hanging on to Hall's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Hall defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rodrigues's arms.
Hall manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rodrigues's guard. Nice work there by Hall.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall is standing up over Rodrigues. Rodrigues looks to escape but Hall dives into side control.
Rodrigues is trying to get back to his feet.
Hall gets to mount! Rodrigues was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Rodrigues wants to control but Hall is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Rodrigues showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Darren Hall's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Rodrigues misses with a body kick.
Hall has a takedown stuffed.
Rodrigues fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hall is out of range.
Hall slips a jab and a cross from Rodrigues.
#TD#
Hall shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hall was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Hall looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rodrigues is wriggling around trying to escape but Hall has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Rodrigues taps out and Hall picks up the big win! Great work there by Hall!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darren Hall!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Gonzales misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gonzales gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Hurst decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gonzales's guard.
Hurst postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ES2#
Gonzales manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Miguel Gonzales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzales misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Hurst holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gonzales struggles to land a body shot inside as Hurst controls his hands.
Gonzales is looking to break free of the clinch but Hurst has double underhooks.
Hurst drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gonzales pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Hurst has closed the distance and engaged Gonzales in a clinch.
Hurst is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gonzales to keep the fight standing.
Hurst fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blaine Hurst. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!#BC2#
Gonzales breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Gonzales misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gonzales throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hurst throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gonzales fails with a takedown attempt.
Gonzales throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Hurst holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Hurst breaks the clinch.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Gonzales's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gonzales lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#
It looks like Blaine Hurst has been cut.
Gonzales connects with a right that clearly hurt Hurst. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Gonzales proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Hurst collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miguel Gonzales!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Fernandes tries to bum rush Hall with a series of wild strikes but Hall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hall tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fernandes manages to circle out of the way.#KD2#
Nice combo by Fernandes! Oh, that's hurt him - Hall falls to the canvas and Fernandes follows him into side control. #CUT2#
It looks like Darren Hall has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall struggling a bit here.
Hall is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Fernandes decides to stand back up.
Hall showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fernandes.
Hall is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fernandes.
Luis Fernandes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fernandes is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Hall hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Luis Fernandes!
A victorious Luis Fernandes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Andrade throws a series of punches but Hawkins moves out of range.
Andrade throws a half hearted mid kick.
Andrade throws a right hand that Hawkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Hawkins also avoids with ease.
Andrade throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hawkins blocks a head kick by Andrade.
Hawkins is looking for a counter combo.
Hawkins really is a fat lump.
Hawkins shoots in looking for a takedown but Andrade manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hawkins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hawkins throws a head kick that Andrade semi-blocks.
#TD#
Hawkins throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Andrade was covering up waiting for the punch and Hawkins finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Andrade wants to get back to his feet but Hawkins passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Andrade scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Hawkins manages to mount him!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andrade is in a horrible position here. Hawkins smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Andrade is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawkins in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hawkins in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Andrade is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Hawkins in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Andrade tries to buck Hawkins off but he can't manage it.
Hawkins fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Andrade trying desperately to get to his feet.
Hawkins fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hawkins postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Andrade looks a forlorn figure.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Andrade squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
BOOM! Hawkins connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andrade is bucking up trying to escape but Hawkins cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Andrade is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
#T3#
Hawkins lands a couple of good shots and Andrade has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Hawkins lands with a hammerfist to the side of Andrade's head.
Hawkins is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Andrade up.
Hawkins connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Andrade to escape the position.
Andrade trying to get back to his feet but Hawkins is in full control for now. #ES2#
Andrade is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Hawkins off. It looks like it's working - Hawkins slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Andrade displaying calm under pressure there.
Hawkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hawkins tries to pull guard but Andrade won't allow it.
#T4#
Hawkins misses with a knee to the head.
Andrade wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hawkins can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frances Hawkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andrade is trying to break the clinch but Hawkins is controlling him.
Andrade is trying to force a seperation but Hawkins has the dominant position.
Andrade is trying to break free.
Hawkins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Andrade gets the underhooks and prevents it.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Andrade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andrade fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD#
Hawkins closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Andrade's guard.
Andrade wants to stand but Hawkins is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frances Hawkins dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Andrade throws a nice looking combination but Hawkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hawkins throws a quick counter head kick but Andrade was just out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Andrade. Those never looked like landing.
Andrade looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Andrade misses with the combination.
Hawkins throws a head kick that half lands.
Andrade swinging wildly here.
#TD#
Hawkins drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hawkins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hawkins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Andrade's head.
Hawkins prevents Andrade from getting back to his feet.
Hawkins connects with a couple of short punches.
Hawkins stops Andrade from standing up.
Hawkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Andrade can do to turn this around?
Andrade is breathing heavily.#T1#
Hawkins lands a couple of digs.
Hawkins chips away with some ground and pound.
Hawkins distracts Andrade with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Andrade is wriggling around but Hawkins manages to pass to half guard.
Andrade pushes Hawkins off looking to stand but Hawkins dives back in and keeps control.
Andrade tries to kick Hawkins off in order to stand up. Hawkins Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Andrade tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Hawkins is landing with strikes. Andrade can't take much more of this.
Hawkins loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Andrade hold on?
Andrade trying to get back to his feet but Hawkins is in full control for now. #T2#
Hawkins is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Hawkins 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. Hawkins gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Hawkins apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Frances Hawkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andrade swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hawkins counters with a one-two to the body.
Andrade misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Andrade misses with a double jab
and Hawkins counters with a series of strikes. Andrade will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrade misses with a few strikes there.
Andrade throws a series of punches but Hawkins moves out of range.
Hawkins goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hawkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Andrade.
Hawkins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Andrade tries to avoid it but Hawkins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Andrade to the ground. Andrade escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T3#
Hawkins misses with a head kick.
Andrade will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hawkins scores with a head kick. Andrade tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hawkins throws a sloppy head kick and Andrade moves out of range easily.
Andrade falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Hawkins holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hawkins is working for takedown but Andrade is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Hawkins turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hawkins manages to end up in side control.
Andrade is pushing Hawkins's head away, looking to escape. Hawkins manages to hold on to the position though.
Andrade tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Hawkins trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Andrade doesn't escape. #T4#
Andrade wants to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawkins lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frances Hawkins dominated that second round.
That's time! Hawkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hawkins throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Andrade misses with a series of wild punches.
Hawkins appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
Hawkins clinches up with Andrade and pushes him back against the cage.
Andrade wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hawkins has him pressed against the cage.
Hawkins leaning against his opponent.
Andrade is trying to break free.#TD#
Hawkins wants the takedown. Andrade is fighting it off but Hawkins persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Andrade's guard against the cage.
Hawkins lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrade has momentary wrist control but Hawkins slips an elbow through the middle.#ES2#
Andrade manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Hawkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2#
Oooh a lovely combination from Andrade sends Hawkins down but not out. Andrade dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC2#
Hawkins is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Frances Hawkins has been cut.#T1#
Hawkins struggling a bit here.
Oh Hawkins is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Andrade takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hawkins tries to bench press Andrade off him but Andrade keeps the position. #SU2#
Andrade stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Carlos Andrade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hawkins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Andrade is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Andrade lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Hawkins out cold! Hawkins is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Carlos Andrade!
Carlos Andrade thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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