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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Dash forces Church back against the cage and clinches.
Church lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Church tightens his grip and picks Dash up, before dumping him to the ground. Dash manages to land in guard.
Church not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dash wants to stand but Church is controlling the position.
Dash working a defensive guard but Church passes into half guard.
Dash tries to roll over but Church keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dash wants to control but Church is keeping busy.
Dash tries to roll over but Church keeps him under control.#T1#
Church looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Church's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dash is looking to control Church's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dash avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rosoe Dash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dash looks for a takedown but Church sprawls well.
No luck for Dash with that takedown attempt.
Church really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Dash closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dash looking for a takedown.
Benjamin Church has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rosoe Dash.
Dash tries to break the clinch but Church is controlling the position. #TD#
Dash is fighting off a takedown attempt but Church is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dash to the mat. Dash regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Church will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dash looks winded!
Dash can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Church controls the pace.#SU#
Church decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dash, up you get! #T3#
Dash shoots and misses
and Church makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dash. #CL#
Church has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Church creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Church lands a takedown into guard.
#SU#
Church decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Church shoots in and gets a takedown into Dash's guard.
Dash is looking to stand back up but Church counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Dash. #T4##REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Church looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Church has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Church dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Church lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dash's sensitive parts. #CL#
Church has closed the distance and engaged Dash in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Dash.
#TD#
Church has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dash uses from the top position.
Church has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Church throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Church is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Dash wants to get back to full guard but Church has passed into side control.#T1#
Dash manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Church looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Further stalling from Church.
Dash is breathing heavily.
Dash throws a strike from the bottom but Church passes into side control!
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dash wants to control but Church postures up.
Church taking a breather here. #SU#
Church has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL#
Church takes the fight into the clinch. #T3##BC#
Church breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Church shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dash is trying to defend but Church finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dash wants to get back to full guard but Church has mounted him!
Church landing strikes from the mount and Dash is in trouble!
Church controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Dash is trying to stand but he's just given Church his back.#SUB#
Church tightening his grip on Dash, looking for the choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dash tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Church dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dash shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Church as he jumps to the side.
Dash closes the distance and clinches up with Church, looking for a takedown. Dash pushes Church against the cage but Church circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Dash gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Dash is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Church presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD#
Church lands a takedown into guard.
Dash is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Church dives into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#REVB#
Church taking a breather here.
Dash takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Church.#SU#
Church stands up and beckons Dash to his feet.
Church uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dash.
#TD#
Dash gets caught napping as Church dives in and scores a takedown. Dash manages to retain guard.
Dash is looking to stand back up but Church counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Dash. #T2##REVB##SU#
Church stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD#
Church scores with a takedown into Dash's guard.
Dash wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Church manages to pass to side control.
Church is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dash can do to turn this around?#REVB#
Church trying to control the pace. #T3#
Church looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dash with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dash wants to improve his position but Church is controlling well.
Church stalling.
Church continues to hold on tight.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Church seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dash for as long as he can get away with.
Dash is trying to maintain the position but Church is very close to passing his half guard.
Dash is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Church scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Dash looking for a kimura from the bottom but Church passes into side control!
Church slows the pace down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benjamin Church showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Church 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin Church!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Church moves into the clinch successfully.
Lamez is trying to pull guard but Church turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Lamez successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lamez throws his legs up looking for a submission but Church uses it to pass to side control.
You can see the frustration on Lamez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Church scores with punches from side control.
Church really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Church controls the position from side control.
Church will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamez is looking to regain half guard here but Church keeps moving and retains side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T1#
Lamez tries to buck Church off but Church is having none of it.
Church takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Lamez to pass into mount.
Lamez wants to hold on but Church pushes him away.
Lamez is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Church is staying active.
Church landing strikes from the mount and Lamez is in trouble!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lamez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lamez tries to hold on but Church postures up.
Lamez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
Church landing strikes from the mount.
Church fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Church controlling the pace for now.
Lamez gets back to half guard.
Church stalling. #T3#
Lamez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Church is working away from the top position though.
Church passes into side control, despite Lamez's attempt to control the position.
#SU#
Church stands up.
Nice sprawl there from Church as Lamez shoots in.
Church shoots in for a double leg but Lamez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lamez with a poor takedown #CL#
and Church counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Benjamin Church has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Lamez.
Knees in the clinch landing for Church.
#T4##TD#
Church jumps into guard, dragging Lamez to the mat.
#SUB#
Lamez content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Church has locked up a guillotine! Church's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Lamez is holding on here and Church must be using up a lot of energy. Lamez has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Church gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Benjamin Church!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Abdul Rahman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Abdul Rahman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Church as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Church bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Abdul Rahman tries to bench press Church off him but Church keeps the position. #SUB#
Church thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdul Rahman trying to remain calm as Church controls from the top position.#T1#
Abdul Rahman throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Abdul Rahman is trying to improve his position.
Abdul Rahman is trying to control Church's posture but Church avoids it.
Abdul Rahman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Abdul Rahman looking for a sweep but Church has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Abdul Rahman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Church sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Church cracks Abdul Rahman with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Abdul Rahman is trying desperately to improve position.
Church controlling from the full mount.
Church will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Church's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
Abdul Rahman is desperately trying to improve his position but Church has a good base and remains in mount.
Abdul Rahman wants to hold on but Church pushes him away.
Church won't let Abdul Rahman get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Church controlling from the full mount.
Abdul Rahman 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.#SUB2#
Abdul Rahman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Church with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #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.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Abdul Rahman looking for a kimura from the bottom but Church passes into side control!
Abdul Rahman is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Abdul Rahman looking for a sweep but Church has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Abdul Rahman tries to lock up and control but Church gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Church working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Church looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Church dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Abdul Rahman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Church sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Abdul Rahman somewhat.
Church throws a sloppy head kick and Abdul Rahman moves out of range easily.
No luck for Abdul Rahman with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Church closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Abdul Rahman's guard.
Church really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Abdul Rahman thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Abdul Rahman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Church defends well.
Church looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Abdul Rahman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Church's guard. #REVB#
Abdul Rahman throwing strikes from guard but Church blocks nicely.
Abdul Rahman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Abdul Rahman wants to control from the top but Church keeps moving.
Abdul Rahman looking to sit in guard and control but Church gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Abdul Rahman throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Church escapes and throws Abdul Rahman's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Benjamin Church overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2##SU#
Church stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Church fails with a takedown attempt.
Abdul Rahman looks for the body kick but Church saw that one coming.
It looked like Church was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Abdul Rahman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Benjamin Church has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hayder Abdul Rahman.#CL#
Church has managed to clinch.
#T3#
Church has Abdul Rahman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Abdul Rahman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Church manages to pull guard.
Abdul Rahman wants to control from the top but Church keeps moving.
Church wants to sweep here but Abdul Rahman controlling him for the moment.
Church keeping moving, preventing Abdul Rahman from controlling successfully.
Abdul Rahman lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Abdul Rahman forces his way into half guard.
Abdul Rahman is stalling here. Church is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Abdul Rahman seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Church has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Abdul Rahman wants to control but Church postures up.
Abdul Rahman wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Church is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Abdul Rahman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Church dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Church shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Abdul Rahman napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Abdul Rahman is looking to get back to his feet here but Church is keeping cool and he's managed to take Abdul Rahman's back.
I really don't envy Abdul Rahman right now.
Church controlling from the back.#ES2#
Church has his opponent's back but Abdul Rahman is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Church. #CL2#
Abdul Rahman pushes Church up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Abdul Rahman lands a takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Abdul Rahman wants to pass the guard but Church is keeping the position.#T1#
Abdul Rahman trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Church manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Abdul Rahman looking to control but Church passes into half guard.
Abdul Rahman is trying to control but Church passes into side control!
#SU#
Church has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Church stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Church wants it to stay on the feet.
Abdul Rahman shoots in and drives through. Church sprawls well.
Abdul Rahman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2##TD2#
Abdul Rahman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Church was covering up waiting for the punch and Abdul Rahman finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Abdul Rahman wants to control from the top but Church keeps moving.
Church pulls Abdul Rahman in close to prevent any damage.
Further stalling from Church.
Abdul Rahman connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Church looking to hit a scissor sweep but Abdul Rahman is one step ahead there.
Abdul Rahman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Church is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Abdul Rahman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Church looking for a sweep. Not yet Church, not yet.
Abdul Rahman sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Abdul Rahman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Church defends it nicely.
Benjamin Church has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hayder Abdul Rahman.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Church looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Abdul Rahman feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Abdul Rahman has managed to clinch.
Church on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Abdul Rahman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Church avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Church is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Abdul Rahman is defending well.#TD2#
Abdul Rahman has picked Church up - he's going for a ride! Abdul Rahman dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES#
Church manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Abdul Rahman is defended easily by Church.
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 Benjamin Church.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Church, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin Church!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 09, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Church manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Guard on his heels. He'll look to pass Guard's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2#
Church is posturing up here but Guard has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Church tries to roll out but it's too tight and Church has to tap! Slick submission there by Guard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darth Guard!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 05, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Church closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lupee did well to prevent Church getting side control.
Lupee tries to kick Church off in order to stand up. Church Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lupee struggling a bit here.
Lupee tries to control but Church manages to take his back.
I really don't envy Lupee right now.
#SUB#
Church is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Lupee has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Church has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Lupee taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Church doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Benjamin Church!
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