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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Grimes swings for the body but Minh moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Grimes.#CL2#
Minh has taken the fight to the clinch.
Grimes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grimes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grimes is pushing Minh up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Minh has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Grimes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Minh wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grimes has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes controlling the action here for a moment.
Minh tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Grimes smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Grimes has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1##BC#
Grimes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Minh avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2#
Minh gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Grimes lands a body shot.
Minh misses with a knee strike.
Grimes tries to throw a body punch but Minh avoids it by throwing Grimes back against the cage.
Grimes has Minh pushed against the cage.
Grimes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grimes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Minh drops down looking for an ankle pick but Grimes pulls his leg out and moves away.
Minh should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#CL2#
Minh moves into the clinch successfully.
#T2#
Minh has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Grimes after a bit of a struggle.
Aaron Grimes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quach Minh.#TD#
Grimes turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Minh looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grimes scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Minh to see if he's OK.
Grimes scoring with punches and elbows.
Grimes tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Minh on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Grimes is chipping away with strikes.
Grimes controlling the position from side mount. #SU#
Grimes stands up and beckons Minh to his feet. #T3#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Minh crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Grimes - the referee stops the clock and Minh gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Grimes. Minh manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A head kick from Grimes lands but Minh takes it in his stride. #CUT#
It looks like Quach Minh has been cut.
Grimes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Minh.#CL#
Grimes rushes Minh and presses him up against the cage.
Grimes misses with the head strike.
Minh wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC#
Grimes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grimes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grimes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Minh manages to avoid it.
Minh wants to counter the offense by Grimes and move into the clinch position.
Grimes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T4#
Good leg kick by Grimes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Grimes keeps Minh at a distance using the push kick.
Grimes throws a nice looking combination but Minh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Grimes closes the distance and pushes Minh back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Grimes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grimes goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Grimes throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Minh's head.#ROC#
Minh is rocked!
Grimes lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Minh out cold! Minh 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 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Aaron Grimes!
An out of breath Aaron Grimes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Quach Minh stepped up to the mic, saying 'fuck'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Minh shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stefanov defends it nicely.#TD#
Stefanov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Minh is trying to defend but Stefanov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Minh trying to hold on to Stefanov's head to control him but Stefanov postures up.
We've been hearing that Stefanov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Minh looking for submissions off his back.
Minh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Minh looks winded!#T1#
Minh has hold of Stefanov's hands but Stefanov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Stefanov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Minh is trying to stand.
Minh is looking for a sweep. Stefanov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stefanov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Minh avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stefanov.
Stefanov wants to control but Minh is keeping him busy.
Stefanov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Minh is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck for Stefanov with that takedown attempt.
Plamen Stefanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stefanov slaps away a takedown attempt from Minh, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Stefanov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Minh!
Stefanov throws a strike aimed at the side of Minh's head but Minh avoids it well.#T3#
Minh is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stefanov 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The ground and pound from Stefanov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Minh gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Minh is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stefanov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stefanov's back!
Minh has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Stefanov's body.
Minh should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T4#
Minh trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Minh might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Stefanov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Minh is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Stefanov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Minh.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Minh avoiding Stefanov 's attempts to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Quach Minh will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Minh displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stefanov.
Minh fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stefanov.
Stefanov throws a head kick but Minh moves out of range.
Minh unleashes a big counter combination but Stefanov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Minh shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Minh shoots in for a takedown but Stefanov shows good takedown defense.
Plamen Stefanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quach Minh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefanov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Minh's waist but Minh gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stefanov off to one side.
Minh looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stefanov is fending him off so far but Minh persists. Nope, Stefanov circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stefanov throws a head kick but Minh moves out of range.
Minh is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Minh is defended easily by Stefanov.#T1#
Minh looks for a takedown but Stefanov sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stefanov.
Minh slaps away a takedown attempt from Stefanov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Minh misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice sprawl there from Minh as Stefanov shoots in.#T2##CL2#
Minh rushes Stefanov and presses him up against the cage.
Minh is looking for a takedown.
Minh looking for a takedown.
Stefanov lands an elbow inside that Minh shrugs off. #BC2#
Minh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Stefanov moves into the clinch.
Minh wants a takedown.
#TD#
Stefanov decides to pull guard.
Stefanov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stefanov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Stefanov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stefanov can't keep his opponent in guard - Minh advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Stefanov wants to control but Minh is keeping busy.
Minh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stefanov keeps working.
Stefanov tries to get to full guard but Minh has control of the leg. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Minh thows a huge punch but Stefanov dodges it nicely.
Stefanov wants to get back to his feet.
Minh trying to control the action but Stefanov is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stefanov stuffs the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sloppy strikes from Minh. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Stefanov gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Minh bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Plamen Stefanov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Stefanov misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Minh counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Minh lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Minh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stefanov throws a head kick that misses.
Plamen Stefanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Minh tries to clinch there but Stefanov circles away.
Minh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stefanov circles away.
Minh tries for a takedown but Stefanov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Stefanov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Minh's half guard.
Minh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
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!
Minh is trying to maintain the position but Stefanov is very close to passing his half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Minh wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Minh is trying to control but Stefanov manages to pass to mount!
Minh is squirming around, avoiding Stefanov's attempts to control the action.
Stefanov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Minh is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Minh wants to hold on but Stefanov pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Minh is looking to get to half guard.
Stefanov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Minh?
Stefanov lands a big shot there that rocks Minh but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Minh 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.
Minh wants to get back to full guard.
Stefanov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The referee warns Minh that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T3#
Stefanov landing strikes from the mount.
Minh can't escape the position.
Stefanov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Stefanov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Stefanov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Minh regains half guard.#SU#
Stefanov stands up from half guard. #T4#
Stefanov connects with a high kick.
Stefanov is looking to clinch but Minh is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Minh pushes Stefanov up against the cage in a clinch.
Minh tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stefanov smiles and moves away.
Plamen Stefanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quach Minh.
Stefanov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2#
Minh gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Minh just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stefanov's brow.
Minh goes for a takedown attempt but Stefanov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Plamen Stefanov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stefanov 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Plamen Stefanov!
Quach Minh was interviewed post fight and said 'fuck'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Minh gets tackled into the cage by Stefanov. Stefanov maintains the clinch.
Minh looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#BC#
Stefanov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Minh throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
Stefanov dives in and scores a takedown into Minh's guard.#SUB2#
Minh had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stefanov defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stefanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefanov wants to control from the top but Minh keeps moving.
Stefanov preventing the sweep.
We've been hearing that Stefanov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Stefanov throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Minh is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stefanov defends well.
Stefanov is working Minh over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stefanov advances position into side control!
Stefanov lands a few punches from side control.
Stefanov scores with punches from side control.
Stefanov cracks Minh with a big right hand but Minh just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#T2#
Minh on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Stefanov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Minh some visible discomfort.
#SU#
Stefanov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Minh to his feet.
Stefanov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Minh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stefanov somewhat.#TD#
Stefanov 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.
Stefanov wants to control from the top but Minh keeps moving. #T3#
Minh is trying to control the position but Stefanov postures up.
Stefanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Minh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Minh trying to keep a closed guard but Stefanov is proving a slippery customer.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stefanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Minh keeping moving, preventing Stefanov from controlling successfully.
Stefanov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stefanov shoots for a double leg takedown but Minh sprawls well. He's pushed Stefanov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Minh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Minh shoots in for a takedown but Stefanov shows good takedown defense.
Plamen Stefanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stefanov dives in for a single leg takedown but Minh sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Minh lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Plamen Stefanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stefanov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Minh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stefanov throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Minh moves into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Stefanov breaks from the clinch.
Minh wants to clinch up but Stefanov keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Plamen Stefanov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Stefanov clinches. #BC#
Stefanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Minh scores with a one two! Stefanov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stefanov throws a nice head kick!
Minh shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stefanov but Stefanov pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Stefanov gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Stefanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Minh should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Stefanov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Minh circles away.
Minh throws a counter combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stefanov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Minh swivels and escapes.
Minh lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stefanov checks a low kick from Minh.#T1#
Minh is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stefanov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Minh dodges the punch combination from Stefanov.
Stefanov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Plamen Stefanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stefanov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Minh tries to avoid it but Stefanov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Minh to the ground. Minh escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stefanov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stefanov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Minh counters with a one-two to the body.
Stefanov avoids the head kick by Minh.
A head kick misses from Stefanov. #T2#
Minh shoots in looking for a takedown but Stefanov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Minh's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stefanov misses with a takedown attempt - Minh sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Minh shoots in looking for a takedown but Stefanov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Minh's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stefanov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Stefanov has closed the distance and engaged Minh in a clinch.
Stefanov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stefanov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Minh walks away with a smile on his face. Stefanov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Stefanov takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Minh breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Minh tries to clinch
and Stefanov counters with a one-two to the body.
Plamen Stefanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Minh displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stefanov.
Stefanov doesn't manage to clinch there - Minh circles away.
Minh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Minh will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stefanov keeps Minh at a distance using the push kick.
Minh walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stefanov.#TD#
Stefanov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Minh looking for subs off his back but Stefanov has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T4#
Minh is trying to maintain the position but Stefanov is very close to passing his half guard.
Stefanov trying to pass the guard but Minh defending well.
Stefanov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Plamen Stefanov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Minh closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Minh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stefanov shoots in looking for a takedown but Minh manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stefanov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Minh throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Horrible takedown attempt by Minh or perhaps it was just good defense by Stefanov, which made it look bad. #CL#
Minh gets tackled into the cage by Stefanov. Stefanov maintains the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minh tries to score a body lock takedown but Stefanov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Stefanov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stefanov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Minh defends it nicely.#T1#
Minh tries for a takedown but Stefanov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Minh looks to move away, Stefanov throws a big counter combo but Minh just gets out of the way.
Plamen Stefanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quach Minh.
Minh dives in for a single leg takedown but Stefanov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stefanov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Stefanov dives in for a single leg takedown but Minh sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Minh throws a head kick that misses.
Minh shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stefanov eats them both and turns towards Minh to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Minh lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stefanov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stefanov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stefanov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Minh tries a head kick but it misses.
Stefanov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
Stefanov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stefanov tries to clinch up.
Quach Minh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stefanov wants to clinch.
Minh tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stefanov swivels and escapes.
Stefanov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Minh.
Stefanov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Stefanov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Minh but Minh pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stefanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Minh can do to turn this around?#T3#
Minh lands with a nice combination. Stefanov backs away looking to recover.#CL#
Stefanov closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Minh breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Stefanov pushes Minh up against the cage in a clinch.
Stefanov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Minh tries to pull guard but Stefanov won't allow it.
#BC2#
Minh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stefanov cracks the inside of Minh's front leg.
Stefanov throws a sloppy head kick and Minh moves out of range easily.
Plamen Stefanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Stefanov throws a series of punches but Minh moves out of range.
Stefanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And Stefanov counters with a quick kick to the body but Minh blocks it.
Minh shoots and misses #CL#
and Stefanov counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Minh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stefanov goes for a double leg but Minh avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Minh continues to drive forward.
Minh is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
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!
Stefanov shoots for a takedown but Minh saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Minh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stefanov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Minh manages to circle out of the way.
Minh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Minh shoots for a takedown but Stefanov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Minh gets caught flat footed, as Stefanov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Minh manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quach Minh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stefanov 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Plamen Stefanov!
Quach Minh was interviewed post fight and said 'fuck'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Minh swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Minh shoots for a takedown but Force saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Minh definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Minh clinches.
Minh is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Force drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Force stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minh lands a nice shot to the body.
Minh stops a takedown attempt from Force.
Quach Minh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba Force.
A short left from Minh. #TD#
Minh manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T1#
Force passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Force is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Minh is just riding it out for now. Force eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Force seems to be working for a kimura but Minh defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Force seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Minh is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bubba Force!
Quach Minh spoke after the fight, saying 'fuck'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Minh gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Force counters by clinching up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Force has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Minh is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Minh is trying to push Force away but Force has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Force wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minh wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Minh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A frustrated look appears on Minh's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Minh takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD#
Force has picked Minh up - he's going for a ride! Force dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#T1#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Force connects with a nice short shot to Minh's temple. #SUB#
Force is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Force working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Well, if Force 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.
Minh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Minh looks winded!
Force drops an elbow to the side of Minh's head.
Force working Minh over with strikes. #T2#
Force passes to full mount!
Force tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Force wants to control the pace but Minh is squirming around nicely.
Force will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Force with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Force pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Minh should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Force controlling from mount.
Force lands a heavy elbow. #T3#
Force unloading with bombs!
Minh tries to hold on but Force pushes him away. #SUB#
Force is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Minh is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bubba Force!
Quach Minh spoke after the fight, saying 'fuck'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Minh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Az swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A quick step to the side and Az tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Az shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Minh as he avoids it easily.
Az closes the distance and clinches up with Minh, looking for a takedown. Az pushes Minh against the cage but Minh circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Az goes for a double leg but Minh avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Minh continues to drive forward.
Minh is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nino Az. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Az misses with an attempted mid kick.
Minh tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Az defends well and Minh ends up having to push Az into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Az does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Minh steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Az.
Az throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Az. Minh shrugs it off though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minh fails with a takedown attempt.
Az stuffs the takedown.
Minh looks winded!
Az stuffs the takedown attempt from Minh. Minh gets slowly back to his feet.
Az tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Minh manages to circle out of the way.
Minh should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T1#
Minh takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL#
Az has Minh up against the cage in a clinch.
Az jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Minh walks away with a smile on his face. Az gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Az shoots in for a double leg but Minh sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Minh closes the distance and clinches up with Az, looking for a takedown. Minh pushes Az against the cage but Az circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Az tries for a takedown but Minh sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Minh is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Minh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Az looks for a takedown but Minh sprawls well.
Minh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Az manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Minh tries to clinch but Az moves out of range.
Az changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Minh tries to score a power double leg takedown but Az sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Minh somewhat.
Minh misses with a takedown
and Az counters with a big head kick but Minh shrugs it off.
Nice sprawl there from Minh as Az shoots in.
Az shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Minh defends it nicely.
Minh misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Az fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Minh avoids it really well and circles away.
Az throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Az throws a right and a left that Minh avoids nicely. #CL2#
Minh closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Az manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Az.
Minh shoots for a takedown but Az saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T4#
Minh fails with the takedown.#CL#
Az clinches up against the cage.
Minh on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Az is pressed up against the cage. Minh has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Az down to the mat. Az avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Minh closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Az is looking for a takedown.
Az misses with a body punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Az tries to throw a body punch but Minh avoids it by throwing Az back against the cage.
Az is trying to pull guard but Minh turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Minh misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Az.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nino Az dominated that round.
That's time! Az's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Az moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Az pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Az shoots in for a takedown but Minh shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Az has Minh up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Az jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Minh got a little sloppy there for a moment and Az has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Minh has managed to get both his arms back between Az's legs - danger averted.
Minh's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minh trying to control the position from guard on top but Az is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Minh controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Az has a closed guard, preventing Minh from standing up.
Az looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Az working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Az fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Minh misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Az.
Minh is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nino Az. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Minh throws a sloppy head kick and Az moves out of range easily.
As Minh looks to move away, Az throws a big counter combo but Minh just gets out of the way.
Minh moves in looking to clinch but Az pushes him off.
Nino Az is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Minh shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Az as he avoids it easily.
Az has his takedown stuffed
and Minh counters with a left and a right that stings Az.
Az is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Minh can do to turn this around?
Az fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Minh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Minh pulls guard.
Az pushing down on Minh's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3##SUB#
Az is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Minh defends it well.
Minh is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Az's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Az's back!#SUB2#
Az preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Minh.
Az tries to break free.
Az trying to control the hands but Minh breaks the grip.
Az turns into Minh and is now in his guard.
#T4#
Minh trying to keep a closed guard but Az is proving a slippery customer.
#SU#
Az decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
Minh gets tackled into the cage by Az. Az maintains the clinch.
Az has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Minh is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Az escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Az misses with a takedown attempt - Minh sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Minh fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Az avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Quach Minh will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
No joy there for Az, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Minh stuffs the takedown.
Minh stuffs the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Az. No joy for Minh on that attempt.
Minh tries to clinch up but Az circles away and keeps his distance.
Minh defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Az.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nino Az. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minh dives in and grabs Az's left leg, looking for a takedown. Az pushes down on Minh's head and hops out.
Minh fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minh shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A bone on bone clash there as Az blocks the leg kick.
Az is looking to counter the offense by Minh and move into the clinch.
Az is trying hard to land a takedown here. Minh sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Minh tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Az swivels and escapes.#T1#
Minh leaves Az with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Minh is looking for the big counter here.
Az avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL#
Az has managed to clinch.
Minh missing with knees to the body.
Az lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Minh or not. #BC#
Az escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Az circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T2##CL#
Az darts in and clinches Minh up against the cage.
Minh dodges an elbow strike from Az.
Az fails to pull guard.
Minh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Minh tries to break the clinch but Az is controlling the position.
Minh with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Az leaning his opponent against the cage.
Az is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Minh fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Minh throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T3##TD#
Az gets control of Minh's arms and successfully pulls guard. Az will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Az has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Minh 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 Az.
Minh throws an elbow but Az slips to the side and avoids it well.
Quach Minh has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Minh decides to stand back up.
Nino Az is winning the standup battle so far.
No joy there for Minh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Az moves out of range as Minh throws a body kick.
Minh shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Az has closed the distance and engaged Minh in a clinch.
#T4#
Az working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Minh is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Az escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Az goes for a double leg but Minh avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Minh continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Minh takes the fight into the clinch.
Minh drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Az content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nino Az showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Az 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nino Az!
The defeated Quach Minh had this to say: 'fuck'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Jamison leaves Minh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jamison seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jamison keeps the fight on the outside.
Minh dodges the punch combination from Jamison.
Minh is looking to clinch but Jamison is avoiding it.
Minh throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Minh.
Jamison quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#CL2#
Minh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minh controlling the action here for a moment.
Jamison is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T1#
Jamison has Minh pressed against the cage, preventing Minh from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jamison tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jamison stalling the fight.
Minh has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Minh tries to circle away but Jamison has him pinned against the cage.
Jamison tries to throw a body punch but Minh avoids it by throwing Jamison back against the cage.
Minh should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Minh is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jamison pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Martin Jamison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quach Minh.#BC#
Jamison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Minh is defended easily by Jamison.
Jamison shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Minh pinned against the cage. Minh gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Minh tries to counter with a clinch but Jamison shakes him off and moves away.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jamison stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jamison wants it to stay on the feet.
Minh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jamison stuffs the takedown.
Jamison is looking to counter the offense by Minh and move into the clinch.
Minh looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Jamison gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Minh gets underhooks to prevent Jamison's takedown attempt.
Minh working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Jamison has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Minh uses from the top position. #SUB#
Jamison looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Minh passes into half guard.
#T3#
Jamison is trying to control but can't.
Jamison is trying to stand up here but Minh is controlling him well.
Minh sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jamison defending well though.
Jamison makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jamison.#SU2#
Minh stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jamison is trying hard to land a takedown here. Minh sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Minh misses.
Jamison is breathing heavily.
Minh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jamison circles away.#T4##CL2#
Minh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Minh wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Minh pulls guard.
Minh keeping moving, preventing Jamison from controlling successfully.
Jamison controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Minh trying to control the position.
Jamison trying to control but Minh is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Minh has a closed guard, preventing Jamison from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Quach Minh will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Minh changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jamison tries to avoid it but Minh manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jamison to the ground. Jamison escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Minh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Minh shoots for a takedown but Jamison saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Minh stuffs the takedown.
Minh misses with a kick to the body.
Minh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Minh shoots in for a double leg but Jamison sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Martin Jamison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quach Minh.
Jamison dives in and grabs Minh's left leg, looking for a takedown. Minh pushes down on Jamison's head and hops out.#CL2#
Minh closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Jamison breaks from the clinch.
Minh tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jamison sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Minh somewhat.#T1#
Minh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Minh.
Minh is breathing heavily.
Minh shoots for a takedown but Jamison saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jamison throws a lazy uppercut
and Minh counters with a nice body shot.
Jamison dives in for a single leg takedown but Minh sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jamison sets himself, and Minh steps forward looking for the clinch! Jamison avoids it this time.
Minh takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jamison is looking to clinch but Minh is avoiding it.
Minh throws a sloppy head kick and Jamison moves out of range easily.
Jamison defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Minh.
Jamison throws a big counter combination but Minh scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Minh blocks a head kick by Jamison.
#T2#
Minh misses with a takedown attempt - Jamison sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Minh throws a head kick but Jamison moves out of range.
Jamison appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Jamison gets tackled into the cage by Minh. Minh maintains the clinch. #TD#
Jamison pulls guard.
Jamison wants to sweep here but Minh controlling him for the moment.
Minh must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jamison throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Jamison trying to keep a closed guard but Minh is proving a slippery customer.
Minh trying to control the position from guard on top but Jamison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Minh showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jamison working a defensive guard here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jamison is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Minh shoots in but Jamison avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jamison dives in and grabs Minh's left leg, looking for a takedown. Minh pushes down on Jamison's head and hops out.
Minh fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jamison avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jamison. #CL2#
Minh instigates a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jamison controlling the action here for a moment.
Minh tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jamison smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Martin Jamison will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Minh darts in looking for a takedown but Jamison gets double underhooks and turns Minh into the cage.
Minh has a takedown stuffed.
Jamison stuffs the takedown.
Martin Jamison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quach Minh.
Jamison tries to clinch up
and Minh counters with a left and a right that stings Jamison.
Martin Jamison is winning the standup battle so far.
Minh 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.
Jamison fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Minh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Minh slaps away a takedown attempt from Jamison, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Jamison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Minh circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
Jamison shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Minh's guard.#ES2#
Minh scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Jamison throws a sloppy body shot
and Minh counters with a series of strikes. Jamison will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
Minh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Minh fails to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minh gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jamison.
Jamison is trying to pull guard but Minh turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2#
Jamison tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Minh smiles and moves away.
Minh tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jamison sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Minh somewhat.
Minh fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jamison shoots in for a takedown but Minh shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Minh displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jamison shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Martin Jamison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Minh shoots in for a double leg but Jamison sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Minh rushes Jamison and presses him up against the cage.
Minh tries to pull guard but Jamison won't allow it.
#T3#
Jamison landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Minh stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Jamison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Minh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jamison circles away.
Minh avoids the head kick by Jamison.
Minh steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jamison.
Jamison circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jamison was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Minh tries to clinch but Jamison moves away #TD#
and Jamison counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES2#
Minh pushes Jamison off and gets back to his feet.
#CL#
Jamison pushes Minh up against the cage in a clinch.
Quach Minh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Minh tries to pull guard but Jamison holds him up against the cage and eventually Minh drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Jamison manages to break the clinch.
Jamison fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Minh avoids it really well and circles away.
Minh shoots in but Jamison avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Minh shoots in but no luck this time.
Minh shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jamison as he avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quach Minh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Minh has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Minh closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Collier did well to prevent Minh getting side control.
Minh takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Minh is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Collier sees it coming and defends easily.
Minh should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Collier gets back to full guard.
Collier trying to keep a closed guard but Minh is proving a slippery customer.
Minh being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collier not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1##SUB2#
Minh is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Collier is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Minh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Collier paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Minh scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Collier is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Collier wants to control but Minh postures up.
Collier is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
Minh stands up and beckons Collier to his feet. #TD2#
Collier tries to sprawl but Minh drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Collier actively working from the bottom here.
Minh prevents Collier from improving his position.#T3#
Minh is looking to take a break and control but Collier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Minh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Minh missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Collier wants to control but Minh is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Minh thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Collier's head.
Minh throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Collier blocking the ground and pound attempt from Minh.
Collier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Minh looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Minh throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Collier tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Minh is in Collier's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quach Minh dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Minh shoots in and bounces Collier off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Collier will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Minh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Collier is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Minh showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minh slips nicely into half guard.
Minh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Collier does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Minh trying to pass the guard but Collier defending well.
Minh thows a huge punch but Collier dodges it nicely.
Minh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Collier does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Collier has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Minh is working away from the top position though.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Minh sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#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.#CL2#
Minh rushes Collier and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Minh has hold of one of Collier's legs. Collier is fighting the takedown attempt but Minh gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Minh is looking to stand up but Collier won't let him.
Quach Minh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Collier working a defensive guard here.
Minh works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Collier is looking for a sweep. Minh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Collier really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Collier wants to control but Minh is keeping busy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Minh is controlling the pace.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Collier shoots in but Minh avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Collier fails with a takedown attempt.
And Minh tries to counter it with a takedown but Collier pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD#
Collier shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Minh pushes Collier off and gets back to his feet.
Minh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Minh looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As Minh looks to move away, Collier throws a big counter combo but Minh just gets out of the way.
Minh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Collier misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quach Minh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Minh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Collier paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Minh tries to clinch but Collier moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Collier on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Collier gets caught napping as Minh dives in and scores a takedown. Collier manages to retain guard.
Collier not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Collier working for a triangle but Minh defends it easily.
Collier is trying to control the position but Minh postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minh wants to stand but Collier is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1##SUB#
Collier is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Minh is aware though and is defending well.
Collier trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Minh is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Minh looking to pass the guard.
Collier trying to keep a closed guard but Minh is proving a slippery customer.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Minh is looking to stand up but Collier won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Minh dives in and scores a takedown into Collier's guard.
Collier trying to control the position.
Minh is stalling in the full guard.
Minh trying to control but Collier is working from the bottom.
Minh passes into half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Minh wants to work for an arm triangle but Collier is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Minh wants to control but Collier is keeping him busy.
Minh might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Collier haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Minh is looking to stall here but Collier recovers full guard.
Collier looking to control.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Minh misses with a head kick.
It looked like Collier wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Collier is defended easily by Minh.
Alex Collier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Minh fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Collier to the ground. Minh is now in Collier's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quach Minh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Minh 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quach Minh!
A relieved looking Quach Minh thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Minh closes the distance and clinches.
Scoundrel working hard to break the clinch.
Scoundrel has Minh pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Minh manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Minh lands a takedown into guard.
Scoundrel wants to stand but Minh is controlling the position.
Scoundrel being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minh prevents Scoundrel from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Minh passes Scoundrel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Minh looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Minh seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Scoundrel for as long as he can get away with.
Minh works his foot free and advances to mount.
Minh avoids the attempt from Scoundrel to control.
Minh definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Minh lands a big shot there that rocks Scoundrel but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Minh tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Scoundrel wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Scoundrel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Minh. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Minh scores with strikes from the back.
Minh is riding his opponent, not letting Scoundrel buck him off.
Scoundrel looks winded!
Minh has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Minh is landing with strikes. Scoundrel can't take much more of this.
Minh controlling the position well here. Scoundrel rolled but Minh kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB#
Minh looking for the choke but no joy. #T4##SUB#
Minh has his arm under Scoundrel's chin here. Game over son! Minh squeezes tightly and Scoundrel is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Quach Minh!
An out of breath Quach Minh 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Minh scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Quinn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Quinn manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Quinn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Quinn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Minh defends it easily.
Quinn is adopting a defensive guard.
Quinn keeping moving, preventing Minh from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Quinn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Minh gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Quinn is looking to cinch up a triangle. Minh throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Quinn's body to avoid the submission. Quinn has instead reached around Minh's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Quinn arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jack Quinn!
Quach Minh was interviewed post fight and said 'fuck'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Minh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Minh tries to score with a low kick but Szyslak moves his leg out of the way.#CL#
Szyslak gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Minh goes for a takedown in the clinch but Szyslak prevents it.
Minh fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Szyslak breaks from the clinch.
Minh shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Szyslak as he jumps to the side.
Szyslak throwing a counter right hand but Minh manages to avoid it.
Boe Szyslak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quach Minh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Szyslak lands a big shot that drops Minh! Can he finish him?
#CUT#
It looks like Quach Minh has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Szyslak trying to stand up but can't free himself from Minh's guard.
Szyslak knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Minh on the ground.#T1#
Szyslak working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Szyslak controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Minh is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Szyslak in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Szyslak trying to stand up but can't free himself from Minh's guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Szyslak closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#BC#
Szyslak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Minh shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Szyslak defends it nicely.#CL#
Szyslak drives through and clinches with Minh against the cage.
Minh with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Minh misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Szyslak.
#BC#
Szyslak breaks from the clinch.
Minh takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T3##CL#
Minh tries to keep at a distance but Szyslak has taken the fight into the clinch.
Minh slows down the pace here.
Szyslak tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Minh smiles and moves away.
Szyslak circles away from the clinch attempt.
Minh should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Szyslak defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Minh.
Minh shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Szyslak but Szyslak pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Szyslak moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T4#
No joy there for Szyslak, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Minh tries to counter with a clinch but Szyslak shakes him off and moves away.
Szyslak scores with a jab.
Minh shoots in and drives through. Szyslak sprawls well.
Szyslak appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Minh looks winded!
Szyslak misses with a few strikes there.
Minh doesn't manage to clinch there - Szyslak circles away.
Minh has his takedown stuffed
and Szyslak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
Minh is rocked!#CL#
Szyslak moves into the clinch.
Minh is still on wobbly legs! Can Szyslak finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Szyslak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
and Szyslak counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Minh! He's just covering up as Szyslak starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boe Szyslak!
Quach Minh was interviewed post fight and said 'fuck'.
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Event:
CEFC 190
Date: Mar 12, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Minh closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Latta quickly recovers to half guard.
Latta wants to get back to full guard.
Minh not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Latta regains full guard. Nicely done.
Latta wants to stand but Minh is controlling the position.
Minh could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Latta pulls Minh in to control the position.
Minh trying to control the position from guard on top but Latta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Latta has his hands on Minh's head, controlling the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Minh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Minh preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Latta shoots in for a double leg but Minh sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Minh attempts a counter takedown but Latta avoids it well and moves away.
Minh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Minh tries to clinch but Latta is having none of it.
Latta drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Minh defends it well.
Minh feints a jab promting Latta to slip. Minh then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Latta slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#TD#
Minh shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Latta's guard.#ES2#
Latta is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Minh presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD2#
Latta is trying to trip Minh. He has hold of a leg but Minh is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Latta persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES#
Minh pushes Latta off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Minh scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Latta wants to control but Minh postures up.
Latta tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Minh wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Minh laying and praying for a moment but Latta takes advantage and regains half guard.
Minh is trying to control. Latta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Minh throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Latta is not content to let Minh control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Latta manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Latta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Minh's guard. #REVB#
Minh is breathing heavily.
Latta working some strikes from top position.
Latta preventing the sweep.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Latta's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Minh is trying to keep Latta in close.
Minh keeping moving, preventing Latta from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Minh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Latta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Latta scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Latta is in close to Minh's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Latta scoring with punches to the head and body.
Latta is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Latta with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Latta lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Latta connects with a couple of short punches.
Latta is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Latta trying to control the position from guard on top but Minh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Latta lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Latta advances position into side control!
Latta in side control lands a decent elbow.
Latta trying to control the action but Minh is working from the bottom.
Latta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Latta is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but David Latta will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
Latta drives through with a takedown into Minh's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Minh keeping moving, preventing Latta from controlling successfully.
Latta connects with a couple of short punches.
Latta passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Latta trying to control the action but Minh is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Latta scores with punches from side control.
David Latta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Latta is putting a hurting on Minh here, landing some big shots from side control.
Latta cracks Minh with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Latta looks up at the clock and then as Minh takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Latta smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Latta is putting a hurting on Minh here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB2#
Latta is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Minh has escaped the position, nice work there.
Minh takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#ROC2#
Minh is rocked!
Latta scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Minh is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Latta can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Latta!
Quach Minh was interviewed post fight and said 'fuck'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 05, 2016 |
#R1#
A right-left combo lands from Donaldson.
Donaldson tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
Minh closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Donaldson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Minh prevents Donaldson from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Donaldson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Donaldson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Donaldson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Minh pulls his head out easily.
Donaldson wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Donaldson is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Donaldson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Donaldson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Minh stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Minh shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Minh was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Minh looks winded!#SU2#
Minh has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Minh is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Donaldson's half guard.
Donaldson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SUB#
Donaldson looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Donaldson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Minh trying to control the action but Donaldson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Minh is looking for a kimura here.
Donaldson scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Minh manages to mount him!
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Donaldson tries to buck Minh off but he can't manage it.
Donaldson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Donaldson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donaldson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Donaldson is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Donaldson looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Quach Minh will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Donaldson darts in trying to clinch
and Minh counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
Minh has Donaldson up against the cage in a clinch.
Donaldson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Donaldson being controlled against the cage.
Donaldson tries to pull guard but Minh holds him up against the cage and eventually Donaldson drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minh trying to control the position but instead, Donaldson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Minh into the cage.
Minh is breathing heavily.#T1#
Donaldson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Donaldson is trying to break free.
Donaldson tries for a takedown but Minh manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alan Donaldson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Minh has picked Donaldson up - he's going for a ride! Minh dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Donaldson is looking to get back to is feet but Minh passes into side control.
Minh looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Donaldson is avoiding damage well.
Donaldson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Minh wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Minh wants to control but Donaldson is keeping him busy.
Minh controls the position from side control.#T2#
Minh tries to move into full mount but can't pass Donaldson's legs.
Donaldson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Minh.
Donaldson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Minh controlling the action here.
Donaldson is looking to improve his position.
#T3##SUB2#
Minh is working for a kimura but Donaldson is defending it quite comfortably.
Donaldson is looking to improve his position.
Minh is thwarting Donaldson's attempts to control the position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU2#
Minh stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Donaldson to get to his feet. #CL#
Donaldson forces Minh back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Donaldson breaks the clinch.
Donaldson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Minh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Donaldson is looking for a counter combo.
Donaldson really is a fat lump.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Donaldson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Minh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Donaldson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quach Minh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Donaldson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Donaldson wants to clinch.
Minh takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nice body kick there by Donaldson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minh blocks the body kick.
#CL2#
Minh closes the distance and pushes Donaldson back into the cage.
Donaldson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Minh wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T1#
Minh tries to break the clinch but Donaldson is controlling the position.
Minh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Minh prevents the takedown attempt.
Donaldson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Minh is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Donaldson has Minh pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Minh manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alan Donaldson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Donaldson breaks from the clinch.
Donaldson misses with a head kick.
Minh blocks a head kick by Donaldson.
Minh is looking to land body kicks.#TD2#
Minh is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Donaldson's half guard.
Minh is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2##ES#
Donaldson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#CL2#
Minh takes the fight into the clinch.
Donaldson has a couple of punches blocked by Minh.
Minh stalling against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donaldson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Donaldson tries to score a body lock takedown but Minh shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Minh is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Donaldson is defending well for now.#T3##BC#
Donaldson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Minh feints and as Donaldson raises his hands in defense, Minh changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Donaldson lands an upkick as Minh stands over him.
Donaldson keeping moving, preventing Minh from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Donaldson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Quach Minh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Minh trying to control but Donaldson is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Donaldson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Donaldson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Minh escapes and throws Donaldson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Minh passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Donaldson!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Minh takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alan Donaldson.
I think Minh has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Alan Donaldson!
Quach Minh was interviewed post fight and said 'fuck'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Rose throws a nice looking combination but Minh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Minh moves into the clinch.#TD#
Rose turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rose manages to end up in side control.#SU#
Rose stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL#
Rose drives through and clinches with Minh against the cage.
#TD#
Rose pulls guard successfully.
Minh must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rose throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Rose wants to stand and escape but Minh is having none of it.
Minh is looking to work some ground and pound but Rose has wrist control.
Rose really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Minh preventing the sweep. #ES#
Rose wriggles free and stands up. #T1##CL2#
Minh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rose stops a takedown attempt from Minh.
#TD2#
Minh has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Rose clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minh looks winded!
Rose rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rose works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rose wants to sweep but no luck.
Minh sitting in guard, not really doing much. #ES#
Rose wriggles free and stands up. #T2#
Minh fails with the takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rose tries to close the distance and clinch but Minh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Minh tries to keep at a distance but Rose has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rose doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Minh is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rose pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Russell Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quach Minh.#T3#
Rose is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rose keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Minh's efforts to push away.
Rose wants to take the fight to the mat but Minh manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Rose successfully pulls guard.
Minh won't allow Rose to get back to his feet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rose is on top in guard.
#REVR##T4##SU#
Rose stands up from Minh's guard - Rose perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Minh moves into the clinch.
Minh struggles to land a body shot inside as Rose controls his hands.
#TD#
Rose has clasped his hands together around Minh's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The referee asks Rose politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rose prefers to stall for the moment though.
Minh on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Rose creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB#
Rose is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Minh is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rose landing a few strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Rose dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Minh shoots in looking for a takedown. Rose tries to sprawl out of it but Minh keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rose manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rose throws a right hand that Minh ducks under and follows up with a left that Minh also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Minh closes the distance and pushes Rose back into the cage.
Rose lands a nice shot to the body.
Rose misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose can't get the takedown.
Minh is breathing heavily.
Rose throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Minh blocks it with crossed arms.
Rose tries to pull guard but Minh won't allow it.
#T1##TD#
Rose successfully pulls guard.
Minh preventing the sweep.
Minh stops Rose from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rose working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Minh.
Rose wants to stand and escape but Minh is having none of it. #ES#
Rose has his feet on Minh's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Rose throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Minh. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Rose. Minh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Minh is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Minh tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rose sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Minh somewhat.
Minh fails with a takedown attempt.
Rose is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Minh.
Russell Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quach Minh.
Rose swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rose swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T3#
A lazy body kick from Minh #CL#
and Rose moves into the clinch.
Rose tries for a takedown. No joy.
Minh is trying to pull guard but Rose has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rose keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Minh's efforts to push away.#TD#
Rose has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Minh uses from the top position.
Minh trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rose's guard.#T4##SUB#
Rose had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Minh defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rose is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Minh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rose is looking to stand up but Minh won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Rose gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rose misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Rose dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Minh slips under a jab.
Rose is looking to clinch.
Rose tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Minh paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Rose drives through and clinches with Minh against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Minh's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Minh should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Rose is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Minh is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minh dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T1#
Rose manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Minh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Rose pulls Minh into guard.
Rose is looking to stand up but Minh isn't so interested in that idea.
Rose keeping moving, preventing Minh from controlling successfully.
Rose is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Minh can do to turn this around?
Minh stops Rose from standing up.
Rose will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Rose escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Minh gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Minh preventing the sweep.
Rose wants to stand up but Minh is controlling him.
Minh wants to control from the top but Rose keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rose wants to stand and escape but Minh is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Minh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Minh wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Minh is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rose is keeping busy.
Rose misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rose can't find room to land a body shot as Minh controls the action.
Minh throws an elbow that misses.
#TD#
Rose successfully pulls guard.
Minh tries to free his leg and advance position but Rose is retaining full guard. #ES#
Rose has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Minh is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T4#
Minh blocks a body shot from Rose. #TD#
Rose has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Minh clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
Minh is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Minh preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Rose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Minh tries to roll but Rose sticks to his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Rose tightening his grip on Minh, looking for the choke.
Quach Minh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Russell Rose is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Russell Rose overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Minh tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Russell Rose showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rose has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Rose!
Quach Minh spoke after the fight, saying 'fuck'.
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