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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Havvik closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kirkland to the mat! Kirkland manages to get full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kirkland being controlled here, momentarily. Havvik trying to control but Kirkland is working from the bottom. Havvik showing good wrestling skills to control the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kirkland can't keep his opponent in guard - Havvik advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Havvik is pressing down on Kirkland's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kirkland is holding on for now. #T1##SUB2# Havvik is working for a submission of some sort.
Havvik stalling. Havvik is looking to stall here but Kirkland recovers full guard. Havvik wants to control from the top but Kirkland keeps moving. Havvik throws a big right hand that misses. Kirkland really is a fat lump.#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. Havvik seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Havvik wants to control from the top but Kirkland keeps moving. Havvik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kirkland swivels though and keeps the full guard. Havvik advances to half guard. Havvik content to control rather than advance. Havvik seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kirkland does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3# Kirkland is trying to stand.
#SUB2# Havvik 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.
Havvik trying to control from half guard but Kirkland is working away. #SUB2# Havvik is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Havvik trying to control from half guard but Kirkland is working away. #SUB2# Havvik is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kirkland has managed to free his arm - good work. #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. Havvik seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kirkland does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2# Havvik is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kirkland is just riding it out for now. Havvik eventually gives up the hold. Kirkland won't allow Havvik to pass to mount. Havvik is trying to control the action in half guard but Kirkland is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Kirkland is looking to control Havvik's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kirkland avoid being mounted?#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2# Havvik closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kirkland's guard. Havvik forces his way into half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Havvik dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Kirkland scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD2# Havvik shoots in and gets a takedown into Kirkland's guard. Havvik is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Havvik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Havvik throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kirkland works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Kirkland keeping moving, preventing Havvik from controlling successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Havvik not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Havvik looking to sit in guard and control but Kirkland gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1# Kirkland working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Havvik's head. Kirkland stopping the sweep attempt from Havvik. Kirkland wants to control from the top but Havvik keeps moving. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Havvik. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#SUB2# Kirkland got a little sloppy there for a moment and Havvik has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kirkland has managed to get both his arms back between Havvik's legs - danger averted. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kirkland is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2# Havvik looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kirkland passes into half guard.
Kirkland takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Kirkland is trying to control. Havvik wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2# Kirkland is nestled in close to Havvik, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Havvik tries to get to full guard but Kirkland has control of the leg. Havvik gets full guard. Havvik looking to control.
Havvik looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Havvik is breathing heavily. Kirkland working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Kirkland content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Havvik being controlled here, momentarily. Kirkland won't allow Havvik to sweep him here. #SUB2# Havvik escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kirkland gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2# Havvik working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kirkland doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kirkland manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3# Havvik keeping moving, preventing Kirkland from controlling successfully. Havvik has momentary wrist control but Kirkland slips an elbow through the middle. George Havvik has got the better of the ground game so far. Kirkland stands up over Havvik, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Kirkland trying to control the position from guard on top but Havvik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kirkland is really struggling to control Havvik but he's trying to hold on to the position. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Kirkland lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2# Havvik working for a triangle but Kirkland defends it easily.
#SUB2# Havvik is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #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. Havvik is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Havvik is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Kirkland misses the shot to the body. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2# Havvik shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kirkland is trying to defend but Havvik finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Havvik tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kirkland knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. 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 Jordan Kirkland will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Havvik takes a shot right to the bread basket. Havvik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2# Havvik shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kirkland's guard. Havvik looking to pass the guard. Havvik is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Havvik controls the pace of the fight for a moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Havvik pushing down on Kirkland's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Havvik wants to control but Kirkland is keeping him busy. Kirkland is trying to stand back up but Havvik is controlling him
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Havvik in particular looking to stall.#T1# Havvik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kirkland keeps working. Havvik takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Havvik is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Kirkland is not content to let Havvik control the position. Kirkland is looking for a sweep. Havvik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Havvik is just content to waste time from the top position. Kirkland takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Havvik wants to control from the top but Kirkland keeps moving. Kirkland being controlled here, momentarily. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Havvik trying to control but Kirkland is working from the bottom. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2# Havvik 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. Havvik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kirkland swivels though and keeps the full guard. Kirkland keeping moving, preventing Havvik from controlling successfully. Havvik might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kirkland haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Kirkland is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Havvik is controlling him. #T3# Havvik trying to control but Kirkland is working from the bottom. Havvik wants to pass the guard but Kirkland is keeping the position. Kirkland keeping moving, preventing Havvik from controlling successfully. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Havvik takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD2# Havvik shoots in and gets a takedown into Kirkland's guard.#T4# Kirkland lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2# Havvik escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kirkland gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Kirkland lands a couple of elbows. Kirkland controlling from the top position. Kirkland'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. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kirkland has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Havvik is trying to keep Kirkland in close.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to George Havvik. I think Havvik 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... George Havvik!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Kuechley instigates a clinch. #BC# Kirkland breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Kuechley instigates a clinch. #TD2# Kuechley decides to pull guard. Kirkland stopping the sweep attempt from Kuechley. Kuechley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Kirkland controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kuechley wants to stand up but Kirkland is controlling him. #T1# Kuechley tries to land a sweep but no joy. Kirkland throwing strikes but missing. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Kirkland with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2# Kuechley drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Kuechley sitting in guard, not really doing much. Kuechley trying to control but Kirkland is working from the bottom. Kirkland might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2# Kuechley trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kirkland's guard. Kuechley looking to sit in guard and control but Kirkland gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Kuechley being controlled here, momentarily. Kuechley has his hands on Kirkland's head, controlling the position. #T3# Kirkland controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Kuechley looking to control.
Kirkland working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Kuechley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Kuechley wants to stand and escape but Kirkland is having none of it. Kuechley trying to control the position here. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Kirkland enables Kuechley to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kirkland manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T4##SUB2# Kuechley drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kirkland manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kuechley has Kirkland in his guard.#REVR# Kirkland throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kuechley works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Kirkland cracks Kuechley with a solid left hand. Kirkland engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kuechley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kirkland manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luke Kuechley 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# Kuechley closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kuechley lands in his opponent's guard. Kirkland really is a fat lump. Kuechley passes into half guard. #SUB2# Kuechley is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kirkland is just riding it out for now. Kuechley eventually gives up the hold. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kirkland is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Kuechley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1# Kuechley tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kirkland knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Kuechley prevents Kirkland from standing back up.
Kuechley trying to mount his opponent but Kirkland defends it. Kuechley stalling away here and it's allowed Kirkland to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Kirkland is trying to control the position but Kuechley postures up. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Kuechley trying to control but Kirkland is working from the bottom. Kirkland wants to sweep here but Kuechley controlling him for the moment. Kuechley with a flurry of punches that miss. Kuechley tries to stand but Kirkland is controlling from the bottom. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2# Kuechley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Kuechley blocks an elbow strike.#T3##TD2# Kuechley gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kirkland regains guard.
Kuechley advances position into side control! Kuechley working the ground and pound but Kirkland is defending the strikes. Kuechley misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#SU2# Kuechley decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2# Kuechley shoots in and gets a takedown into Kirkland's guard. Kuechley trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirkland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4# Kirkland is looking to stand up but Kuechley isn't so interested in that idea. Kuechley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kuechley postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Kuechley 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##TD2# Kuechley decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Kirkland gets full guard. Kuechley would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Kuechley throws a strike but Kirkland rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Kuechley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Kirkland is stalling in the full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kuechley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kirkland is one step ahead there. #T1# Kirkland sitting in guard, not really doing much. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kuechley looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Kirkland working some strikes from top position. Luke Kuechley has got the better of the ground game so far. Kirkland working some strikes from top position. Kuechley has Kirkland pulled in close to control his posture. #T2# 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. Kuechley wants to improve his position but instead Kirkland has moved into half guard.
Ground and pound from Kirkland. Kuechley wants to improve his position but Kirkland is controlling well.
Kirkland keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Kirkland prevents Kuechley from improving his position. Ground and pound from Kirkland. #T3# Kirkland takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2# Kirkland gets tackled into the cage by Kuechley. Kuechley maintains the clinch. #TD2# Kuechley is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kirkland can't fight it off and eventually Kuechley manages to take the fight to the floor. Kirkland looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES# Kirkland is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Kuechley tries to break the clinch but Kirkland is controlling the position. Kirkland tries to land knees in the clinch but Kuechley avoids the damage to the body. #BC2# Kuechley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2# Kuechley scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Kirkland is looking to get back to his feet here but Kuechley is keeping cool and he's managed to take Kirkland's back.#T4# 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! Kirkland looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. Kirkland wants to get back to his feet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kirkland tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight! Jordan Kirkland showed his dominance in that final round. Well Kuechley 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Kuechley!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2016 |
#R1# No joy there for Easton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Easton misses with the combination.
Easton throws a one two combo.
#CUT2# It looks like Jordan Kirkland has been cut. Easton throws a series of punches but Kirkland moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Easton!
Easton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kirkland wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Easton misses with a jab, cross combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Kirkland misses the target.#T1# Kirkland has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Kirkland really is a fat lump. Kirkland lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Easton misses with a low kick. Easton shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kirkland eats them both and turns towards Easton to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. A punch combination from Easton misses. Easton falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD# and Kirkland counters with a nice double leg into guard. Kirkland is standing up over Easton. Easton looks to escape but Kirkland dives into side control.
#REVB# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kirkland is working Easton over with some ground and pound from side control. Kirkland 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.#T2# Easton wants to get back to his feet. Easton is trying to escape the position but Kirkland is controlling the position. Easton tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. Easton takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Kirkland sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Kirkland scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Easton?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kirkland looking to control and managing it successfully. Kirkland lands a nice shot to the head. Easton is trying to stand.#T3# BOOM! Kirkland connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kirkland content just to control the position here. Easton is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Kirkland tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Kirkland is looking to work his way around to Easton's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. Easton's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. Easton is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Kirkland has taken his back.
Kirkland has good solid back control here. #T4# Kirkland'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. Easton wants to get back to his feet. Kirkland lands a shot to the body. Easton is trying to stand back up. Easton is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jordan Kirkland will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Jordan Kirkland's cut. 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# Easton scores with a one two! Kirkland had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Kirkland looks to score with a jab to the body but Easton is just out of range. Easton with the counter takedown but Kirkland avoids it easily. Kirkland avoids the head kick by Easton.
Kirkland is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Kirkland showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Easton.
Kirkland is looking to counter with a shot to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Easton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Easton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kirkland.
#T1# Easton throws a right hand that Kirkland ducks under and follows up with a left that Kirkland also avoids with ease. Easton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL# and Kirkland counters by clinching up. Kirkland keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Easton's efforts to push away. Kirkland prevents Easton from breaking the clinch. Kirkland keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Easton's efforts to push away. Kirkland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Kirkland displaying some good clinch control by pressing Easton up against the cage. Kirkland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2# Easton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Easton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Easton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Peter Easton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. No joy there for Easton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T3# Easton misses with a combination
#CL# and Kirkland moves into the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Easton. Kirkland keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Easton's efforts to push away.#BC# Kirkland breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Easton misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4# Kirkland avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kirkland tries to counter by clinching up but Easton breaks away and moves out of range. Easton throws a one two combo.
Kirkland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Easton.
Easton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Easton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Easton throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD# and Kirkland counters with a nice double leg into guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Easton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Jordan Kirkland's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Easton misses with a few strikes there.
Kirkland swings for the body but Easton moves out of range.
Easton looks to land a combination. Kirkland sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Easton throws a series of punches but Kirkland avoids them all with ease. Easton misses with a wild combination.
Kirkland was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kirkland throws a body punch but Easton moves out of range. Easton misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1# Easton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL# and Kirkland counters by moving into the clinch. #BC# Kirkland pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Kirkland has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Kirkland moves in looking to clinch but Easton pushes him off. Kirkland misses the shot to the body. Easton pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kirkland back to the cage. Easton follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Kirkland is looking to wear down Easton with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Easton throws a leg kick but Kirkland sees it coming and moves out of range. Easton misses with a wild combination.
Easton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2# Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Easton!
Easton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kirkland counters with a right hand to the body. Easton scores to the head and body with a nice combination! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Easton throws a right and a left that both miss. A counter left hand to the body from Kirkland misses its target. Easton defending well as Kirkland loads up on a big left hand. A combination from Easton does no damage. A little feinted left hand from Kirkland on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Kirkland looks to score with a jab to the body but Easton is just out of range.#T3# Easton takes a body punch but keeps moving. Easton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kirkland moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Kirkland seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL# Kirkland rushes Easton and presses him up against the cage. Kirkland misses with an elbow strike.
#BC# Kirkland pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Peter Easton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Easton goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Kirkland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Easton is looking to chop away at Kirkland's legs. #T4##CL# Kirkland closes the distance and pushes Easton back into the cage. Kirkland lands a shoulder strike. #BC2# Easton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Easton scores to the head and body with a nice combination! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Easton misses with a series of wild punches.
Kirkland swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Easton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kirkland.
And that's the end of the fight! Peter Easton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Easton 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29 Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Easton!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Wildslap instigates a clinch. Kirkland has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Kirkland wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kirkland looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2# Wildslap manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2# Wildslap isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kirkland stacks Wildslap on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kirkland! Kirkland working the ground and pound but Wildslap is defending the strikes. Kirkland in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kirkland is chipping away with strikes.
Kirkland connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Wildslap some visible discomfort.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T1# Kirkland is looking to take a break and control but Wildslap is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Wildslap is looking to regain half guard here but Kirkland keeps moving and retains side control. You can see the frustration on Wildslap's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wildslap can do anything to dispel that myth. Wildslap trying to control but Kirkland flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wildslap breaks Kirkland's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Wildslap trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirkland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Wildslap wants to pass the guard but Kirkland is keeping the position.#T2##SUB2# Wildslap drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kirkland dives on top into guard.#REVR# Wildslap is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Wildslap wants to sweep here but Kirkland controlling him for the moment. #SUB2# Wildslap is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kirkland is aware though and is defending well. Kirkland slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Kirkland could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T3# Kirkland postures up.
Wildslap pulls Kirkland in close to prevent any damage. Wildslap is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2# Wildslap has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kirkland can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Kirkland trying to control but Wildslap is working from the bottom. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2# Wildslap has his foot on Kirkland's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kirkland works his way back into a safe position though. Kirkland trying to control the position from guard on top but Wildslap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Wildslap controls Kirkland momentarily but Kirkland frees himself. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2# Wildslap forces Kirkland back against the cage and clinches.#TD2# Wildslap has picked Kirkland up - he's going for a ride! Wildslap dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Wildslap looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Wildslap is looking to stall here but Kirkland recovers full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rancho Wildslap will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2##TD2# Wildslap bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Wildslap laying and praying for a moment but Kirkland takes advantage and regains half guard. Wildslap is looking to pass Kirkland's guard but actually Kirkland recovers to full guard. Wildslap trying to move into half guard but instead Kirkland has managed to sweep!#REVR# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Wildslap working for a triangle but Kirkland defends it easily.
Kirkland might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1# Kirkland trying to control the position from guard on top but Wildslap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Wildslap looking for a guillotine here but Kirkland defends easily.
Kirkland stopping the sweep attempt from Wildslap. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kirkland accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Kirkland is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Wildslap wants to improve his position but instead Kirkland has moved into half guard.
Wildslap tries to roll over but Kirkland keeps him under control. Wildslap trying to control from the bottom.
Wildslap wants to improve his position but Kirkland is controlling well.
Wildslap wants to get back to full guard but Kirkland has mounted him!#T3# Kirkland postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wildslap looks a forlorn figure.
Wildslap is looking to get to half guard. Wildslap tries to hold on but Kirkland postures up. Wildslap is looking to get to half guard. Wildslap regains half guard.#T4# The fighters are battling for position here. Wildslap manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2# Wildslap is looking for a triangle but Kirkland pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2# Wildslap working for a triangle but Kirkland defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kirkland landing with the ground and pound. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Wildslap has his foot on Kirkland's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kirkland works his way back into a safe position though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Kirkland dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3##TD2# Wildslap dives in and scores a takedown into Kirkland's guard. Wildslap stands and throws Kirkland's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2# Wildslap is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kirkland knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Jordan Kirkland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2# Wildslap swings around for an armbar but Kirkland sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wildslap's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kirkland won't allow Wildslap to sweep him here. #SUB2# Wildslap is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wildslap tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1# Kirkland controls from within his opponent's guard. Wildslap not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2# Wildslap looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kirkland has picked Wildslap up and slammed him! Wildslap can't keep hold of the triangle and Kirkland manages to pass to side control! The referee asks Kirkland politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kirkland prefers to stall for the moment though. Wildslap tries to improve position but can't. #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. Wildslap is not content to let Kirkland control the position. Wildslap sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Kirkland trying to control the pace. Wildslap is looking for a sweep. Kirkland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Kirkland is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Kirkland is trying to control. Wildslap wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Wildslap is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kirkland's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kirkland's back!#T3##SUB2# Wildslap working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2# Wildslap is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2# Wildslap is persistently looking for the submission but Kirkland is defending it well.
#SUB2# Kirkland preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Wildslap. #SUB2# Wildslap looking for the RNC. #T4##SUB2# Kirkland is having to fend off submission attempts from Wildslap, who is looking to sink in the choke. Wildslap doesn't have the hooks in though and Kirkland manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Wildslap manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kirkland manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Wildslap stopping the sweep attempt from Kirkland. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kirkland wants to stand and escape but Wildslap is having none of it. Wildslap passes Kirkland's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Rancho Wildslap comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Wildslap 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rancho Wildslap!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2016 |
#R1# Kirkland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD2# Hill closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kirkland to the mat! Kirkland manages to get full guard. Kirkland wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hill manages to pass to side control. #REVR# Kirkland is doing well to control the position and prevent Hill from advancing to side control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kirkland is trying to stand back up but Hill is controlling him
Kirkland keeping hold of Hill's head, controlling as best he can. #T1# Kirkland looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hill tries to stand but his arm is trapped. Kirkland really is a fat lump. Kirkland regains full guard. Nicely done. Kirkland keeping moving, preventing Hill from controlling successfully. Hill must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Hill being controlled here momentarily. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirkland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hill is looking to stand up but Kirkland won't let him. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Hill bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kirkland's head. Kirkland tries to clinch there but Hill circles away.
#T3# Hill scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. A punch combination from Hill misses. Kirkland wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Kirkland needs to keep his hands up - Hill had a free shot at his head there. Hill throws a right and a left that Kirkland avoids nicely. Kirkland is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hill. Hill with a jab. Hill tries a head kick but it misses.
Hill misses with a double jab
#CL# and Kirkland counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Hill is trying to break the clinch but Kirkland has him pressed against the cage. #T4##TD2# Hill is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kirkland can't fight it off and eventually Hill manages to take the fight to the floor. Kirkland looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Kirkland keeping moving, preventing Hill from controlling successfully. Kirkland looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hill looking to pass the guard. Hill being controlled here momentarily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Hill dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# The fight stays on the outside here - Kirkland looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Kirkland gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hill. Hill connects with a crisp jab. A looping hook to the body misses from Hill. Kirkland does a little dance to reset his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hill throws a combination that misses #CL# and Kirkland counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Kirkland throws a punch but it's blocked by Hill. Hill wants to break free but Kirkland has control.
#T1# Hill lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC# Kirkland escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hill!
Jordan Kirkland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2# Hill shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Hill wants to get back to his feet.
Hill content to control rather than advance. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2# Kirkland makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kirkland.#T3# Kirkland keeping moving, preventing Hill from controlling successfully. Hill slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Hill stops Kirkland from standing up. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Hank Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kirkland fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Hill misses with a wild body shot. Kirkland throws a half hearted mid kick.#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. Hill throws a good cross that connects.
Hill throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kirkland counters with a lovely shot to the body.#TD2# Hill 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. Hank Hill has got the better of the ground game so far. Kirkland wants to sweep here but Hill controlling him for the moment. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kirkland pulls Hill in to control the position. Hill looking to pass the guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Hill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Hill keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hill moves out of range as Kirkland throws a body kick.
Hill is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Hill changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Hill is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Hill swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kirkland. Hill lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kirkland backs up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hill with a hook. Kirkland throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1# Kirkland takes one to the chin there. Kirkland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hill feints a counter leg kick. Hill cracks Kirkland with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Hank Hill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Kirkland takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Kirkland on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Kirkland takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2# Kirkland is rocked! Hill plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Kirkland to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Kirkland just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hank Hill! Hank Hill took some time post fight to say the following; 'I'll tell you h'what, Strickland Propane is the best company for your propane and propane accessories needs.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Green decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Green wants to free his trapped foot but Kirkland is holding on for dear life with his legs. Green content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Kirkland knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Green on the ground. Green is keen to just control but Kirkland is a slippery customer. Green thows a huge punch but Kirkland dodges it nicely.
#SUB2# Green is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1# Green prevents Kirkland from improving his position. Green seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Kirkland blocking the ground and pound attempt from Green. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Green moves into full mount! Kirkland won't be happy about that! Green looking to control and managing it successfully. Kirkland is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Green controlling from the full mount. Green lands a big elbow. Kirkland holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Green tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kirkland wants to control but Green is having none of it.#T3# Kirkland avoids a series of strikes thrown by Green.
Kirkland is squirming around, avoiding Green's attempts to control the action. Green misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Green tries to control but Kirkland wriggling away. Green throws some wild stikes that Kirkland manages to avoid easily.
Green tries to control but Kirkland wriggling away. #T4# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Green raining down shots from the mount!#CUT2# It looks like Jordan Kirkland has been cut. Green sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Green working away from the top, dropping strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Green dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jordan Kirkland's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Kirkland looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range.#TD2# Green looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Green chips away with some ground and pound. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Green. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Green stops Kirkland from standing up. Green trying to control but Kirkland is working from the bottom. Green postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Green working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Green slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T1##REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Green throws the kick towards the body but Kirkland avoids it. A little feinted left hand from Kirkland on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2# Green pushes Kirkland up against the cage in a clinch. Kirkland throws an elbow that misses.
Green is trying to force a seperation but Kirkland has the dominant position. Kirkland wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC# Kirkland breaks the clinch.
Jordan Kirkland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kirkland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Green was well out of range. Poor timing from Kirkland.#T2##TD2# Kirkland gets caught napping as Green dives in and scores a takedown. Kirkland manages to retain guard. Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirkland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Green controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Green looking to sit in guard and control but Kirkland gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2# Green had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kirkland defends it easily. Green seems keen to control Kirkland's posture.#T3# Green being controlled here, momentarily. Kirkland'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. Green looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kirkland is one step ahead there. Kirkland seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Green looking for a sweep. Not yet Green, not yet. Kirkland engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Green wants to stand but Kirkland is controlling the position. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Green lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2# Green closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Green showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Jordan Kirkland's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kirkland moves away.#TD2# Green decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Kirkland is trying to stand back up but Green is controlling him
Green passes to full mount! Green tries to stand up but Kirkland had a hold of his arm and he's managed to perform a nice reversal, into half guard. Kirkland could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Green regains full guard. Nicely done. Sam Green has got the better of the ground game so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kirkland's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1# Green wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2# Green is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kirkland trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Kirkland wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving. Kirkland throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Green works some decent striking defense from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Green has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kirkland can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Green is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Kirkland controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Green has his hands on Kirkland's head, controlling the position. #SUB2# Green has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kirkland can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Green takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2# Green throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3# Kirkland working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Kirkland throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Green works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Green lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kirkland circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2# Green shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kirkland is trying to defend but Green finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Kirkland is trying to escape back to his feet but Green uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Green has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4# Green is looking to take a break and control but Kirkland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Kirkland tries to escape but Green is in control. Kirkland regains half guard.#SUB2# Green wants to work for an arm triangle but Kirkland is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Green wants to stand up but Kirkland is controlling the position.
Jordan Kirkland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Sam Green is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Kirkland is not content to let Green control the position.
And that's the end of the fight! Sam Green comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Green 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30 Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Green!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2016 |
#R1# Saw misses with a body punch
#CL# and Kirkland counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kirkland. Kirkland wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Saw has him pressed against the cage. Saw leaning against his opponent.
Saw just leaning against Kirkland, taking a breather. Saw blocks an elbow strike from Kirkland.
#TD2# Saw wants the takedown. Kirkland is fighting it off but Saw persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kirkland's guard against the cage. Saw stopping the sweep attempt from Kirkland. Kirkland seems keen to control Saw's posture. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kirkland trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Kirkland trying to control the position here. #T1# Saw wants to stand and escape but instead Kirkland has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR# Kirkland could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Kirkland controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2# Saw throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kirkland escapes and throws Saw's legs to the side, diving into side control! Saw sneaks back into half guard.#T2# Saw is looking to improve his position.
Kirkland is nestled in close to Saw, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Kirkland performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Saw scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Kirkland manages to mount him!
Saw is desperately trying to improve his position but Kirkland has a good base and remains in mount.#T3# Kirkland moves to take his opponent's back. Kirkland has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Saw's body.
Saw tries to escape but Kirkland has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Saw just trying to survive but Kirkland is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Kirkland controlling well, preventing Saw from escaping the position.
#T4# Kirkland controls the action. Kirkland lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Saw hold on?!
Kirkland biding his time, controlling Saw. Kirkland throwing damaging strikes from the back! Saw could be in trouble here!
Kirkland is riding his opponent, not letting Saw buck him off. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Saw trying to control the action but Kirkland just sinks the hooks in. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Kirkland dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2##CL2# Saw rushes Kirkland and presses him up against the cage.#BC2# Saw's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2# Saw scores with a takedown into Kirkland's guard.#ES# The fighters are working up against the cage. Kirkland manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Still in the clinch, Kirkland scores with a nice short uppercut. Saw lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Saw taking a breather. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T1# Kirkland can't break the clinch.
Kirkland has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#BC2# Saw breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Saw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kirkland.
#CL2# Saw takes the fight into the clinch. Saw taking a breather. #TD2# Saw pulls guard effortlessly. Jordan Kirkland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Saw being controlled here, momentarily. #T2##SUB2# Saw has an active guard here but Kirkland has managed to pass into half guard.
Saw is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2# Saw looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3# Kirkland content to control rather than advance. Kirkland lands strikes from half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Saw trying to control here.
Well, if Kirkland 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.
Saw taking some punishment here, with Kirkland in his half guard. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kirkland in particular looking to stall. Kirkland lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Kirkland takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kirkland seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Kirkland controlling the pace. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Kirkland jabs Saw to the body, keeping him at a distance. 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 Jordan Kirkland will probably get the nod. 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##CL2# Saw moves into the clinch. Saw avoids the elbow strike from Kirkland, against the cage.
#BC2# Saw breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Saw closes the distance and clinches. Kirkland gets through Saw's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC# Kirkland escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2# Saw shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES# Kirkland kicks Saw off and gets back to his feet. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2# Kirkland gets tackled into the cage by Saw. Saw maintains the clinch. #T1##TD2# Saw works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES# Kirkland uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD2# Saw looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Saw stands and throws Kirkland's legs to the side, diving into side control. Kirkland manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Saw trying to control the action but Kirkland is working from the bottom. #T2# Ground and pound from Saw. Kirkland is trying to stand up here but Saw is controlling him well. #SUB2# Kirkland makes his way to full guard, as Saw worked for a kimura.
Saw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Saw stopping the sweep attempt from Kirkland. Kirkland has his hands on Saw's head, controlling the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Saw's corner is telling him to maintain position. Saw must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Kirkland is pulling down on Saw's head to control his posture. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saw accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #ES# Kirkland has his feet on Saw's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD2# Saw scores with a takedown into Kirkland's guard.#T4# Saw looking to sit in guard and control but Kirkland gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Kirkland working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Saw's head. Kirkland is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Saw being controlled here, momentarily. Kirkland lands a couple of elbows.
And that's the end of the fight! Jordan Kirkland showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kirkland, 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 30:27 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27 Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Kirkland!
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Date: Apr 02, 2016 |
#R1# Radovic thuds his right hand into Kirkland's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Radovic looks winded!#CL2# Kirkland gets tackled into the cage by Radovic. Radovic maintains the clinch. #BC# Kirkland breaks from the clinch.
Radovic swings widly with a right hand
#CL# and Kirkland moves into the clinch.#TD2# Radovic lands a takedown into guard.
#ES# Kirkland scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Kirkland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Radovic.
Kirkland really is a fat lump. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2# Radovic rushes Kirkland and presses him up against the cage.#BC# Kirkland breaks the clinch.
#TD2# Radovic throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kirkland was covering up waiting for the punch and Radovic finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES# The fighters are working up against the cage. Kirkland manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T1##BC# Kirkland pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Kirkland ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Radovic moves away. Kirkland lands a nice hook to Radovic's body. Radovic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Kirkland jabs Radovic to the body, keeping him at a distance. Kirkland lands with an overhand left. Kirkland connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Jovan Radovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A looping hook to the body misses from Kirkland. Radovic does a little dance to reset his feet. Radovic raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Kirkland fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD2# Radovic closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES# Kirkland throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Radovic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Kirkland digs a good body shot into Radovic's ribs.#CL# Radovic tries to keep at a distance but Kirkland has taken the fight into the clinch. A hook to the body from Kirkland.
Radovic takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC# Kirkland pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3# Kirkland looks to score with a jab to the body but Radovic is just out of range. Kirkland misses with a body shot.
Radovic throws a fast counter high kick but Kirkland manages to duck under it in time.#TD2# Radovic manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kirkland on his heels. He'll look to pass Kirkland's guard now, I'm sure. Radovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #ES# Kirkland manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC# Kirkland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Kirkland ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Radovic moves away. Radovic lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2# Radovic drives through and clinches with Kirkland against the cage.
#BC# Kirkland manages to break the clinch.
Kirkland misses with a wild body shot. #T4# Kirkland swings for the body but Radovic moves out of range.
#CL# Kirkland clinches up against the cage. Kirkland lands a left hand that snaps the head of Radovic backwards. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kirkland lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Kirkland lands a left hand that snaps the head of Radovic backwards. Kirkland scores with a shoulder strike. #BC# Kirkland escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2# Radovic drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#ES# Kirkland has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Radovic off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Kirkland dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jovan Radovic's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Kirkland cracks a nice hook into Radovic's ribs.#CL2# Radovic darts in and clinches Kirkland up against the cage.#BC# Kirkland breaks from the clinch.
Kirkland is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Kirkland connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Radovic momentarily.
Jovan Radovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL# Kirkland darts in and clinches Radovic up against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kirkland scores a nice knee to the body.
#BC# Kirkland pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Kirkland is looking to wear down Radovic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Radovic is breathing heavily.#CL# Kirkland darts in and clinches Radovic up against the cage.#T1# Kirkland unloads a knee to the mid-section. Radovic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Radovic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC# Kirkland escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Radovic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kirkland just misses with a punch to the body.
Radovic takes a body punch but keeps moving. A looping hook to the body misses from Kirkland. Radovic does a little dance to reset his feet. Kirkland with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kirkland scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2# Kirkland with a body punch. A glancing blow. Kirkland misses with a body shot.
Kirkland just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab from Kirkland. Kirkland scores with a jab to the jaw. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kirkland.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Radovic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Kirkland stuns Radovic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Kirkland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Radovic can do to turn this around? Kirkland lands a right hook to the body.
#T3# Kirkland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL# Kirkland instigates a clinch. #BC# Kirkland breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Radovic gets a clinch. #BC# Kirkland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kirkland ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL# Kirkland clinches with his opponent.
#BC# Kirkland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jordan Kirkland is winning the standup battle so far. Kirkland sizes up Radovic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4# Radovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kirkland.
#CL2# Radovic has managed to clinch.
#BC# Kirkland breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Radovic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Kirkland ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Radovic moves away.#TD2# Radovic shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kirkland makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kirkland. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Kirkland dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Jovan Radovic's cut. 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##CL2# Radovic clinches up with Kirkland and pushes him back against the cage.#BC# Kirkland escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kirkland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kirkland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kirkland misses with a body shot.
#CL2# Radovic moves into range and clinches up with Kirkland. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Kirkland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Radovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2# Radovic feints and as Kirkland raises his hands in defense, Radovic changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kirkland lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1# Kirkland working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Kirkland controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Radovic has momentary wrist control but Kirkland slips an elbow through the middle. Kirkland controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Kirkland connects with a couple of short punches.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Radovic looking to control but Kirkland passes into half guard.
Radovic taking some punishment here, with Kirkland in his half guard. Kirkland sitting and controlling from the half guard. Jordan Kirkland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Kirkland landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Radovic taking some punishment here, with Kirkland in his half guard. #T3# Kirkland looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Kirkland drops an elbow to the side of Radovic's head. Kirkland looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Kirkland takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kirkland controlling the action here. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Kirkland has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Radovic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Kirkland ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Kirkland throws the left hand but Radovic avoids the punch easily. Kirkland scores with a sloppy right hand. Radovic should have avoided that one. A looping hook to the body misses from Kirkland. Radovic does a little dance to reset his feet. Kirkland connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2# Radovic clinches with his opponent.
Jovan Radovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jordan Kirkland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC# Kirkland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that's the end of the fight! Jordan Kirkland showed his dominance in that final round. Well Kirkland 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Kirkland!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Frye shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Frye is trying to control the action in half guard but Kirkland is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Frye working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kirkland's thigh. Kirkland counters though and makes it back to full guard. Kirkland keeping moving, preventing Frye from controlling successfully. Frye lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kirkland looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Kirkland'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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Frye is standing up over Kirkland. Kirkland looks to escape but Frye dives into side control.
Frye misses with the ground and pound. Frye trying to control the action but Kirkland is working from the bottom. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Kirkland manages to work his way to half guard, despite Frye's best efforts. Kirkland is trying to stand up here but Frye is controlling him well. Still in half guard, Frye seems content to control. Frye trying to control from Kirkland's half guard. Kirkland has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Frye pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kirkland is keeping the position for now. Frye wants to control from the top but Kirkland keeps moving. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Kirkland managing to control the position. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Kirkland really is a fat lump.#T3##TD2# Kirkland gets caught flat footed, as Frye shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Frye trying to control but Kirkland is working from the bottom. Frye looking to pass the guard. #ES# Kirkland wriggles free and stands up. #T4##CL2# Frye gets a clinch. Kirkland looks to throw an elbow but misses. Kirkland lands a right hand that snaps the head of Frye backwards. #TD2# Frye jumps guard and drags Kirkland to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Kirkland not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2# Frye looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kirkland trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Kirkland throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Frye works some decent striking defense from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jakob Frye will probably get the nod. That's time! Kirkland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Frye throws a lazy head kick #TD# and Kirkland counters with a single leg into guard. Frye didn't expect that. #ES2# Frye has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kirkland has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC2# Frye breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2# Frye decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kirkland is not content to let Frye control the position. Kirkland is trying to maintain the position but Frye is very close to passing his half guard. Kirkland on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Kirkland gets full guard. Frye loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1# Frye trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Frye must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Frye trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirkland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Frye wanted to stand there but Kirkland had control of the position. #SU2# Frye stands up from Kirkland's guard - Frye perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2# Frye fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kirkland to the ground. Frye is now in Kirkland's guard. Frye is breathing heavily.#T2# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kirkland is on top in guard.
#REVR# Kirkland is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Frye wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kirkland is now in half guard. Kirkland controlling the action here.#T3# Kirkland thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Frye's head. Kirkland 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. Kirkland missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Frye trying to control here.
#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. Kirkland looks to score some points with some ground and pound. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Frye trying to control here.
Kirkland lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Frye tries to get to full guard but Kirkland has control of the leg. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Jakob Frye is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2# Frye closes the distance and clinches. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jakob Frye will probably get the nod - 10:9. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Kirkland wants to slow Frye down by chopping away at his legs. Frye throws a push kick but Kirkland slaps the foot to one side. As Frye tries to get set, Kirkland tries to push him back and clinch up but Frye manages to avoid the attempt.#TD2# Frye looking to score a takedown here. Kirkland is defending well but Frye drives through and ends up in Kirkland's guard. Kirkland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frye is one step ahead there. Kirkland pulls Frye in close to prevent 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. Frye trying to move into half guard but instead Kirkland has managed to sweep!#REVR##T1# Kirkland controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Frye has momentary wrist control but Kirkland slips an elbow through the middle. Kirkland is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Kirkland is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Kirkland content to stall in guard here. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Frye throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Frye wants to stand and escape but Kirkland is having none of it. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Frye trying to control the position here. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2# Frye shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kirkland is trying to defend but Frye finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES# Kirkland pushes Frye off and gets back to his feet. Frye takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3# Frye throws a nice looking combination but Kirkland bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Frye takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Frye misses with a wild combination.
Frye misses with a few strikes there.
#TD2# Frye drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kirkland is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Frye off and has taken his back!#T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Can Frye hold on?! Kirkland is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Kirkland is riding his opponent, not letting Frye buck him off. Frye is really stuck here.
Kirkland has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Frye's body.
Jordan Kirkland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jakob Frye is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kirkland softening up his opponent with strikes here.
And that's the end of the fight! Jordan Kirkland showed his dominance in that final round. I think Frye 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakob Frye!
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