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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Bernard tries to land a body kick#TD2#
so Bile counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bernard throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
Bile drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Bile as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Bernard screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Bile! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). George Bile!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Mckenzie. No joy for Bernard on that attempt.
Bernard dodges the punch combination from Mckenzie.
Mckenzie lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Mckenzie moves into range and clinches up with Bernard.
Bernard wants a takedown.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bernard really is a fat lump.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernard changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mckenzie fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Bernard. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Mckenzie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mckenzie showed some decent athleticism there. #T1#
Mckenzie working the head and body with strikes.
Bernard tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bernard 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.
Bernard is trying to get back to full guard.
Mckenzie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bernard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bernard won't allow Mckenzie to pass to mount.
Mckenzie really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bernard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mckenzie working the head and body with strikes.
Bernard is trying to get back to full guard.
Bernard is working hard here to advance position.
Bernard moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mckenzie trying to control the position from guard on top but Bernard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Mckenzie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bernard is trying to keep Mckenzie in close.
Mckenzie wants to control from the top but Bernard keeps moving.
Bernard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bernard tries to strike from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Mckenzie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bernard sprawls well initially but Mckenzie persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T3#
Bernard tries to roll over but Mckenzie keeps him under control.#SUB#
Bernard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mckenzie wants to pass to mount but Bernard is defending the position. #SUB#
Bernard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bernard is looking to control Mckenzie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bernard avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Bernard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bernard is breathing heavily.
Mckenzie is trying to control the action in half guard but Bernard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mckenzie seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bernard is looking to control Mckenzie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bernard avoid being mounted?
Mckenzie tries to stand but can't do so whilst Bernard controls his leg. #SUB#
Bernard with the active half guard here but Mckenzie passes nicely into side control.
Mckenzie happy to just control the position for now.
Bernard gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bernard tries to get to full guard but Mckenzie has control of the leg.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Mckenzie dominated that round.
That's time! Bernard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Mckenzie rushes Bernard and presses him up against the cage.
Bernard wants to break free but Mckenzie has control.
Bernard looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Mckenzie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Mckenzie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bernard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Mckenzie is looking for a kimura but Bernard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mckenzie to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bernard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bernard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mckenzie sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Mckenzie is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#SU2#
Mckenzie stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Bernard to get to his feet. #TD2#
Mckenzie dives in and scores a takedown into Bernard's guard.
Mckenzie scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mckenzie trying to control but Bernard is working from the bottom. #T2#
Mckenzie content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bernard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mckenzie is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Bernard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mckenzie defends well.#SUB#
Bernard looking for a guillotine here but Mckenzie defends easily.
Mckenzie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bernard wants to sweep here but Mckenzie controlling him for the moment.
Mckenzie passes Bernard's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Bernard wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bernard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mckenzie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bernard misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Mckenzie is looking to advance position but Bernard won't allow it.
Bernard is trying to maintain the position but Mckenzie is very close to passing his half guard.
Bernard on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Mckenzie. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Bernard tries to get to full guard but Mckenzie has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bernard manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mckenzie wants to control from the top but Bernard keeps moving.
Bernard trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Bernard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Bernard looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mckenzie has picked Bernard up and slammed him! Bernard can't keep hold of the triangle and Mckenzie manages to pass to side control!
Bernard taking a bit of punishment here - Mckenzie scoring with strikes.
Mckenzie working the head and body with strikes.
Mckenzie trying to control the action but Bernard is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mckenzie working the head and body with strikes.
Bernard takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Mckenzie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bernard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Mckenzie looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bernard!
Bernard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bernard is trying to work for a sweep but Mckenzie has mounted him!
Mckenzie prevents Bernard from getting the reversal.
Mckenzie lands a nice shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mckenzie landing strikes from the mount and Bernard is in trouble!
Mckenzie in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mckenzie is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bernard is looking to get to half guard.
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!#T1#
The referee warns Bernard that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Mckenzie with shots to the head and body - Bernard looks very uncomfortable down there. #CUT2#
It looks like Xavier Bernard has been cut.
Mckenzie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mckenzie forces the positional change into back control.
Mckenzie avoiding Bernard 's attempts to control his hands.
Bernard staying busy and making it hard for Mckenzie to control.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T2#
Mckenzie loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Bernard hold on?
Bernard wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Mckenzie is cranking Bernard's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Bernard! He's tightened the choke and Bernard is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ken Mckenzie!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Veleno closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Veleno lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Bernard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bernard is trying to keep Veleno in close.
Bernard trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB#
Bernard is looking for a triangle but Veleno pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Bernard working for a triangle but Veleno defends it easily.
Bernard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Veleno.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veleno's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bernard really is a fat lump.
Veleno throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Bernard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Bernard throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Veleno escapes and throws Bernard's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Veleno tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T1#
Veleno misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Veleno controlling from side mount.
Veleno sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bernard is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Veleno postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bernard avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Veleno.
Veleno trying to control the action but Bernard is working from the bottom.
Bernard is trying to control Veleno's posture but Veleno avoids it.
Veleno 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.
Veleno misses with the ground and pound.
Bernard struggling a bit here.
Bernard is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Bernard struggling a bit here.
The ground and pound from Veleno seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Veleno misses with the ground and pound.#SUB2#
Veleno tries for a kimura but Bernard is defending well.
Bernard throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Bernard is trying to work for a sweep but Veleno has mounted him!
Veleno controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Veleno looking to secure an arm triangle but Bernard defends it well.
Veleno throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Veleno tries to control but Bernard wriggling away.
Bernard tries to reverse the position but Veleno maintains control.#T3#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Veleno cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Veleno tries to control but Bernard wriggling away.
Veleno throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bernard because Veleno loaded up on that one.
Veleno throwing strikes here but Bernard is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Bernard avoids a series of strikes thrown by Veleno.
Poor strikes thrown by Veleno there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Veleno landing strikes from the mount.
Bernard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Veleno throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Bernard wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Veleno.
Veleno controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Veleno prevents Bernard from getting the reversal.
Veleno wants to control the pace but Bernard is squirming around nicely.
Veleno sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Bernard is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bernard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veleno trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Veleno looking to finish with strikes here!
Bernard is in all sorts of trouble here.
Veleno content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bernard is desperately trying to improve his position but Veleno has a good base and remains in mount.
Veleno looking to ground and pound but Bernard is blocking nicely.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Veleno dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Veleno closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bernard's guard.#SUB2#
Veleno drops back looking for a leg! Bernard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bernard manages to kick Veleno off! Veleno jumps back into Bernard's guard.
Veleno is stalling in the full guard.
Veleno throwing strikes but missing.
Veleno postures up in Bernard's guard and throws a big left but Bernard blocks it.
Veleno must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bernard looking for a guillotine here but Veleno defends easily.
Bernard tries to strike from the bottom.
Veleno working some strikes from top position.#T1##SUB#
Bernard looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Veleno passes into half guard.
Veleno works his way into full mount!
Bernard regains half guard.
Veleno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bernard keeps working.
Veleno throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bernard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bernard is trying to control but can't.
Veleno content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Bernard actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Veleno thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bernard's head.
Bernard is looking to control Veleno's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bernard avoid being mounted?
Veleno thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bernard's head.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Veleno. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#SUB2#
Bernard is defending against the submission attempts here by Veleno.
#SUB#
Bernard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Veleno is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Veleno sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Veleno not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Veleno not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Veleno is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Veleno is keen to just control but Bernard is a slippery customer.
Veleno not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Veleno is thwarting Bernard's attempts to control the position.
Veleno uses his free foot to push down on Bernard's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bernard.
Bernard is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Veleno throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T4#
Veleno can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bernard is looking to escape.
Bernard working to try and regain half guard.
Veleno sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Veleno throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Bernard wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Veleno.
Veleno with good strikes from the mount here!
Bernard is wriggling around trying to escape.
Veleno controlling the position easily from mount.
Veleno throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bernard because Veleno loaded up on that one.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Veleno controlling the position easily from mount.
Veleno unloads with some shots from mount but Bernard bucks and avoids them well.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Veleno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Veleno gets a takedown into half guard.
Tommy Veleno has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bernard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Veleno.
Bernard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Veleno.
Veleno throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Veleno slips a nice elbow through Bernard's hands, connecting with Bernard's forehead.
Veleno wants to free his trapped foot but Bernard is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Bernard looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bernard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veleno throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Veleno lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Bernard is defending against the submission attempts here by Veleno.
#T1##SUB#
Bernard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Veleno is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bernard has managed to free his arm - good work.
Veleno is looking to take a break and control but Bernard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Veleno lands a nice short elbow.#ROC2#
Bernard is rocked!#SUB2#
Veleno is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Veleno wants to get back to his feet.
Veleno takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Veleno lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bernard wants to get back to full guard.
Veleno not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bernard is looking to control Veleno's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bernard avoid being mounted?
Veleno thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bernard's head.
Veleno looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Veleno not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bernard wants to control but Veleno is keeping busy.
#T3#
Veleno working Bernard over with strikes.
Oh Bernard is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Veleno missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Veleno working Bernard over with strikes. #SUB2#
Veleno is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bernard sees it coming and defends easily.
Veleno missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Veleno is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bernard defends it well.
Bernard is looking for a sweep. Veleno is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Veleno missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Veleno moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Bernard.
Veleno controls the position.#SUB2#
Veleno thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Veleno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bernard can't do much from the bottom here.
Bernard is looking to regain half guard here but Veleno keeps moving and retains side control.
Veleno in side control, throwing shots but Bernard defends.
Bernard tries to buck Veleno off but Veleno is having none of it.
Veleno working the body and head with strikes.
Veleno advances nicely into full mount.
Veleno raining down hammerfists from mount.
Veleno throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bernard because Veleno loaded up on that one.
Bernard wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Veleno.
Bernard tries to reverse the position but Veleno maintains control.
Veleno throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Bernard is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#SUB2#
Veleno wants to finish this one by submission but Bernard is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Veleno.
Veleno thowing shots but they're missing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veleno thowing shots but they're missing.
Veleno thowing shots but they're missing.
Bernard holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Veleno tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Bernard seems to have got his legs back now.
Veleno thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T4#
Bernard wants to hold on but Veleno pushes him away.
Bernard tries to reverse the position but Veleno maintains control.
Bernard is squirming around, avoiding Veleno's attempts to control the action.
Veleno unloads with some shots from mount but Bernard bucks and avoids them well.
Veleno avoids the attempt from Bernard to control.
Bernard is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Bernard takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Veleno throwing strikes here but Bernard is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Veleno lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bernard hang on?
Bernard blocking the ground and pound.
Xavier Bernard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tommy Veleno is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bernard is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Veleno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Veleno has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Veleno!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Laraque shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bernard is trying to defend but Laraque finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Laraque looks winded!#SUB#
Bernard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bernard wants to get back to full guard.
Bernard trying to control from the bottom.
Bernard tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Laraque has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Bernard sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernard missing with punches from the bottom.
Laraque wants to stand up but Bernard is controlling the position.
Laraque blocks the strikes from Bernard.
Bernard really is a fat lump.
Bernard is looking for a sweep. Laraque is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB#
Bernard looking for submissions off his back.
Bernard wants to control but Laraque is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Laraque tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Bernard.
Bernard wants to improve his position but Laraque is controlling well.
Bernard 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.
Bernard trying to control from the bottom.
Bernard is trying to get back to full guard.
Bernard controlling the position for now.
Bernard trying to control but Laraque postures up.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
It looks like Laraque is going to stand back up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Laraque blocks a head kick by Bernard.
Bernard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Laraque but Laraque pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bernard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bernard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD2#
Laraque decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bernard is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Laraque tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Bernard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Laraque is working away from the top position though.
Laraque seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Bernard is controlling Laraque's trapped leg to prevent Laraque from advancing to side control.
Bernard trying to control here.
#SU2#
Laraque decides to stand up.
Laraque throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Laraque looks to land a left hand but Bernard moved out of range nicely.
Bernard tries to counter by clinching up but Laraque breaks away and moves out of range.
Bernard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bernard lands a two punch combo.
Georges Laraque seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bernard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD2#
Laraque shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bernard's guard.
Bernard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laraque is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bernard is looking to sweep but instead, Laraque has passed into half guard.
Bernard moves into full guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Georges Laraque dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bernard dives in for a single leg takedown but Laraque sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bernard throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Bernard instigates a clinch.
Laraque looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Bernard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Laraque as Bernard shoots in.
Bernard throws a sloppy head kick and Laraque moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laraque misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Laraque pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bernard looks to score with a jab to the body but Laraque is just out of range.#T1#
Laraque looks to land a combination but Bernard avoids it well.
Bernard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Laraque's waist but Laraque gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bernard off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Bernard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bernard wants to clinch
and Laraque counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bernard misses with a series of wild punches.
A little jabbing left from Laraque on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bernard shoots in but no luck this time.
Laraque tried to score with a low kick but Bernard checks it.
Laraque has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Laraque connects with a body shot that sends Bernard's belly button to the back.
Laraque misses the shot to the body.
Georges Laraque seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bernard has a takedown stuffed.
Laraque pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Laraque misses with the combination.
Laraque misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bernard.
Bernard shoots in for a double leg but Laraque sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Laraque is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3#
Laraque misses the shot to the body.
No luck for Bernard with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Laraque drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bernard manages to get back to half guard.#SU2#
Laraque gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Laraque throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4##CL2#
Laraque gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Laraque is trying to push Bernard away but Bernard has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bernard prevents Laraque from breaking the clinch.
Laraque is pressed up against the cage. Bernard has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Laraque down to the mat. Laraque avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Laraque has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A slow jab from Bernard misses its intended target. #TD2#
Laraque scores with a takedown into Bernard's guard.#SUB#
Bernard throws his legs up looking for a submission but Laraque uses it to pass to side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bernard is trying to get back to half guard.#SU2#
Laraque decides to take the fight back to the feet.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Georges Laraque showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Laraque lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bernard misses with a double jab
and Laraque counters with a stiff right hand.
Laraque misses with a head kick.
Laraque avoids the head kick by Bernard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernard misses with a takedown attempt - Laraque sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bernard shoots for a takedown but Laraque saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1#
Bernard shoots in for a takedown but Laraque shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Bernard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laraque cracks Bernard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Laraque connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Bernard clinches up with Laraque and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Bernard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bernard misses with a double jab
and Laraque counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Laraque drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bernard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU2#
Laraque gets to his feet. Bernard looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T2#
Bernard shoots for a takedown but Laraque saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Laraque falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Bernard counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Laraque pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Laraque misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bernard misses with a two punch combination.
Bernard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Laraque as he jumps to the side.
Bernard takes one to the side of the head.
Xavier Bernard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Laraque.
Bernard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Laraque circles away.
Bernard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bernard doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Laraque counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Laraque pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bernard tries to counter by clinching up but Laraque breaks away and moves out of range.
Bernard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laraque lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Georges Laraque is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Bernard misses with a kick to the body.
Good shot there by Laraque.
Bernard is looking to clinch but Laraque is avoiding it.
Laraque leaves Bernard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice shot by Laraque.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bernard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Laraque is fending him off so far but Bernard persists. Nope, Laraque circles away and we're back to standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Georges Laraque comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Laraque winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georges Laraque!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
General Zod drives through and clinches with Bernard against the cage.
Bernard looking for a takedown. #BC2#
General Zod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
General Zod looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bernard tries to get to full guard but General Zod has control of the leg.
General Zod with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bernard flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Bernard gets full guard.#SUB#
Bernard working for a triangle but General Zod defends it easily.
General Zod content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernard looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
General Zod controls from within his opponent's guard.
General Zod wants to control from the top but Bernard keeps moving.
Bernard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bernard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
General Zod passes Bernard's left leg - he's now in half guard.
General Zod trying to mount his opponent but Bernard defends it.
Bernard wants to control but General Zod is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, General Zod seems content to control.
Bernard tries to get to full guard but General Zod has control of the leg.
General Zod content to control rather than advance. #SU2#
General Zod escapes and gets back to his feet. #T2#
General Zod bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
General Zod has closed the distance and engaged Bernard in a clinch.
Bernard lands a hook that snaps the head of General Zod backwards. #BC2#
General Zod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
General Zod shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bernard wants to get back to full guard.
Bernard trying to control but General Zod postures up.
Bernard throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. General Zod lands a nice short elbow.
General Zod tries to pass to full mount but Bernard defends it.
Bernard slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
General Zod is pushing down on Bernard's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bernard is fighting to maintain full guard but General Zod has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bernard is trying to defend against the ground and pound but General Zod scores with a couple of nice shots.
General Zod is thwarting Bernard's attempts to control the position.
Bernard flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
General Zod tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Bernard gets full guard.
Bernard is breathing heavily.
Bernard is adopting a defensive guard.
General Zod trying to control but Bernard is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Bernard looking for a guillotine here but General Zod defends easily.
General Zod is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bernard really is a fat lump.#SUB#
Bernard looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but General Zod is defending well. Bernard quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! General Zod has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Bernard celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Xavier Bernard!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Bennett throws a lazy uppercut
and Bernard counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Bennett off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Bernard follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Bennett was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Xavier Bernard!
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