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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Diodor closes the distance and clinches.#TD2# Diodor pulls guard effortlessly. #ES2# Diodor is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Graves really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2# Diodor is trying to trip Graves. He has hold of a leg but Graves is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Diodor persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB# Diodor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Graves has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diodor has managed to get both his arms back between Graves's legs - danger averted. Diodor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB# Graves looking for a guillotine here but Diodor defends easily.
Diodor advances position into side control!#T1# Diodor misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Graves tries to bench press Diodor off him but Diodor keeps the position. Graves pushes Diodor away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Diodor gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Graves struggling a bit here.#ES# Graves sneaks out the side door and pushes Diodor away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. Diodor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Graves closes the distance and clinches up with Diodor, looking for a takedown. Graves pushes Diodor against the cage but Diodor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Diodor lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2# Graves tries for a takedown but Diodor circles away easily#CL2# and Diodor counters into the clinch. Nicely done. A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land. Graves being controlled against the cage. Stalling in the clinch from Diodor.
#BC2# Diodor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Diodor throws a sloppy head kick and Graves moves out of range easily. Graves doesn't manage to clinch there - Diodor circles away.
Diodor unleashes a big counter combination but Graves bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Graves tries for a takedown but Diodor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Diodor wants to counter with a clinch but Graves pushes him away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for August Graves. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2# Diodor closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T3# Graves tries to improve position but can't. Diodor controls the position. Diodor moves into full mount! Diodor controlling his opponent. Graves is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Diodor lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Diodor is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Graves has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Graves tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4# Graves tries to hold on but Diodor postures up.#SUB2# Diodor is working for a guillotine from mount but Graves frees his head quite easily.
#SUB2# Diodor swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Graves is now in Diodor's guard. A big mistake from Diodor there, giving up the dominant position! Diodor throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Graves loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tolik Diodor dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Graves fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Diodor throws a counter combo. Diodor lands with a kick to the ribs.
Diodor scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Diodor scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL2# Diodor has managed to clinch.
Graves is trying to push Diodor away but Diodor has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Diodor managing to block the knees to the body from Graves.
#TD2# Diodor has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Graves regains guard immediately. #ES# The fighters are working up against the cage. Graves manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T1# Diodor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#TD2# Diodor is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Graves can't fight it off and eventually Diodor manages to take the fight to the floor. Graves looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Graves keeping moving, preventing Diodor from controlling successfully. #SUB# Graves working for a triangle but Diodor defends it easily.
#SUB# Graves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diodor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Graves will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2# Diodor is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Diodor trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Graves manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR# Graves with a nice head shot there. Diodor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Graves manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Graves can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diodor controls the pace.#T3# Diodor advances position into side control!#SU2# Diodor decides to stand back up. Diodor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. A head kick misses from Diodor. #TD# Graves shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES2# Diodor has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Graves is on him like a limpet, forcing Diodor back against the cage.#T4# A frustrated look appears on Graves's face as he tries to break the clinch. Diodor avoiding damage as Graves throws knees to the body.
Diodor works on Graves's body with a couple of short punches. Graves tries to land knees in the clinch but Diodor avoids the damage to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2# Graves is fighting off a takedown attempt but Diodor is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Graves to the mat. Graves regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES# The fighters are working up against the cage. Graves manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Diodor utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Graves looking to throw knees to the head but Diodor is blocking nicely.
#BC2# Diodor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tolik Diodor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Graves's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Graves fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diodor avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2# Diodor fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Graves sprawls well initially but Diodor persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES# Graves makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Diodor decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Graves wants to get back to his feet.#SU2# Diodor decides to stand and escape the position. Graves throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diodor's waist but Diodor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Graves off to one side. #T1##CL2# Diodor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Diodor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2# Diodor manages to pull guard.
Graves throwing strikes from guard but Diodor blocks nicely. Graves preventing the sweep. Graves loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #ES2# Diodor scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Diodor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T2# A telegraphed takedown attempt from Graves is defended easily by Diodor. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for August Graves. That's going to take a lot out of him. Diodor scores with a kick to the midsection. Diodor scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Graves pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Diodor misses with a two punch combination.
Graves misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3# Diodor stuffs the takedown.#TD2# Diodor shoots in and bounces Graves off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Graves is wriggling around but Diodor manages to pass to half guard.
Tolik Diodor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#REVR##SUB2# Diodor seems to be looking for submissions.
Graves blocking the ground and pound attempt from Diodor. #T4# Diodor stops Graves from getting back to his feet.
#SUB2# Diodor is looking for a kimura here.
Well, if Diodor is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Diodor frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. August Graves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Graves is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight! Tolik Diodor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Diodor 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30 Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tolik Diodor! A very excited looking Tolik Diodor rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Obuzuki looking to score a takedown here. Graves is defending well but Obuzuki drives through and ends up in Graves's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2# Obuzuki decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2# Obuzuki scores with a takedown into Graves's guard. Obuzuki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Graves swivels though and keeps the full guard. Graves really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Graves is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES# Graves manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. Obuzuki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2# Obuzuki ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Obuzuki no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Obuzuki pulls Graves in to control the position. Obuzuki trying to control the position.
Graves will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1# Obuzuki keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom. Obuzuki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Obuzuki looking to control but Graves passes into half guard.
Obuzuki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Graves scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Obuzuki wants to control but Graves passes into side.
#SU# Graves decides to stand up, so the ref orders Obuzuki to his feet. #T2# Obuzuki displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL# Obuzuki gets tackled into the cage by Graves. Graves maintains the clinch. #TD2# Obuzuki pulls Graves into guard.
#SUB2# Obuzuki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Graves postures up in Obuzuki's guard and throws a big left but Obuzuki blocks it. Obuzuki is looking to stand up but Graves isn't so interested in that idea. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Graves's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3# Obuzuki working a defensive guard here.
#SU# Graves gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Graves shoots in for a takedown but Obuzuki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. As Graves backs off Obuzuki throws a huge counter combo but Graves manages to avoid it all.#TD# Graves drives through with a takedown into guard. Obuzuki tries to land a sweep but no joy. Obuzuki looks winded! Graves stands up over Obuzuki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Graves landing with the ground and pound. #SU# Graves decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T4##TD2# Obuzuki shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES# Graves manages to escape and get back to his feet! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD# Graves feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Obuzuki is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Graves dives into side control.
Graves 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.#REVB##SU# Graves decides to stand up, so the ref orders Obuzuki to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
August Graves dominated that round. That's time! Graves's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Nice takedown defense from Obuzuki. No joy for Graves on that attempt. Obuzuki lands a front kick.#TD# Graves darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2# Obuzuki has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Graves is on him like a limpet, forcing Obuzuki back against the cage.#TD2# Obuzuki pulls Graves into guard.
#SUB2# Obuzuki throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Graves escapes and throws Obuzuki's legs to the side, diving into side control! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Obuzuki struggling a bit here.#T1# Obuzuki pushes Graves away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Graves gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Obuzuki gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Obuzuki is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Graves jumps into side control! Obuzuki is breathing heavily. Obuzuki struggling a bit here. Obuzuki gets back to half guard. Graves is thwarting Obuzuki's attempts to control the position.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Graves throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. August Graves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Obuzuki tries to kick Graves off in order to stand up. Graves Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SUB# Graves is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Obuzuki is trying to escape and Graves transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Obuzuki is forced to tap! Nice work there by Graves! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). August Graves!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2016 |
#R1# Zheng keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2# Zheng feints and as Graves raises his hands in defense, Zheng changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Zheng trying to control the position from guard on top but Graves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Graves manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zheng manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zheng throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#SUB2# Zheng is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Graves is aware though and is defending well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2# Zheng working for submissions but it's allowed Graves to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Zheng wants to control but Graves is keeping busy and won't allow it. Graves not landing any meaningful shots this time. Graves looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zheng with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SU# Graves postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Zheng to stand up. #TD2# Zheng changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Graves looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Graves bucks up and tries to throw Zheng off but instead Zheng has got his back! Graves wants to escape the position.
#T2# Graves trying to get back to his feet but Zheng is in full control for now. Graves really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2# Zheng is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Graves defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2# Zheng looking for the choke from the back. Zheng controlling the position well here. Graves rolled but Zheng kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Graves trying to get back to his feet but Zheng is in full control for now. #T3# Zheng trying to control. Oooh a big shot gets through from Zheng. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Graves trying to control but not successfully. Zheng lands an elbow to the side of the head. Zheng really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Graves.#T4# Graves is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2# Graves is in a bad position with Zheng working for a choke. Graves manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Graves lands a couple of digs. Graves is standing up over Zheng. Zheng looks to escape but Graves dives into side control.
#ES2# Zheng throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#CL2# Zheng has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Zheng dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2##CL2# Zheng pushes Graves up against the cage in a clinch.#BC# Graves manages to break the clinch.
Zheng has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Graves tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zheng swivels and escapes.#TD2# Zheng looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES# Graves manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#TD2# Zheng looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES# Graves has his feet on Zheng's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. This has been an exciting period of action!#TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Zheng enables Graves to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Zheng manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2# Zheng wriggles free and stands up. #T1# Graves scores with a three punch combo!
John Zheng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2# Zheng gets the takedown into side control. Graves throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Graves takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Graves is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Zheng is controlling him well.#SU2# Zheng decides to stand back up. Zheng steps back and let's Graves get back to his feet. Nice sprawl there from Zheng as Graves shoots in. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Graves looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zheng is fending him off so far but Graves persists. Nope, Zheng circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for August Graves. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##CL2# Zheng instigates a clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Zheng lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2# It looks like August Graves has been cut.#TD2# Zheng pulls Graves into guard.
Graves has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Zheng controlling the position.#SUB2# Graves got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zheng has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Graves has managed to get both his arms back between Zheng's legs - danger averted. Graves connects with a couple of short punches. Graves throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Zheng throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T3# Graves throwing strikes from guard but Zheng blocks nicely. #SUB2# Graves is sitting in close to Zheng's body. Zheng has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Graves is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Graves is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Zheng.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Zheng!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 05, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Handerson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Graves is trying to defend but Handerson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Graves pushes Handerson off looking to stand but Handerson dives back in and keeps control.
Handerson is pressing down on Graves's thigh, looking to free his foot. Graves is holding on for now. Graves trying to get back to full guard but Handerson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Handerson prevents Graves from getting the reversal. Handerson cracks Graves with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Graves is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Graves is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Graves slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Handerson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Handerson is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Graves is hurt! He's hurt bad - Handerson fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Graves from any more punishment! Congratulations to Handerson! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gil Handerson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Evans shoots in and bounces Graves off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB# Evans got a little sloppy there for a moment and Graves has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Evans has managed to get both his arms back between Graves's legs - danger averted. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Evans stays in close to Graves's body and controls the position. Evans lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Evans not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2# Evans drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Evans jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Graves is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Evans is controlling him. Graves knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Evans on the ground.#SUB# Graves looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1# Evans controlling from the top position. Graves preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB# Graves has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Evans 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 Graves. Graves is pushing Evans's head away, looking to escape. Evans manages to hold on to the position though. Evans just content to control the position. #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. Evans passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Graves! Evans scoring with strikes but Graves is staying in there. Graves really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Evans controlling his opponent. Evans is landing with some decent strikes but Graves is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC2# Graves is rocked! Evans controlling the pace for now. Oh Graves is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3# Evans lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Graves hang on? Oooooh, big shot lands for Evans! Graves is hurt baaadly! Evans is firing away with more strikes - Graves is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Allan Evans!
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