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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2016 |
#R1# No luck with that takedown attempt from Aanthgre. #CL2# Aanthgre forces Braun back against the cage and clinches. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Aanthgre obliges. Braun wants to take the fight to the mat but Aanthgre manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Aanthgre obliges. Braun tries to land a knee to the head but Aanthgre blocks with his arms.
We've been informed that Aanthgre has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#BC2# Aanthgre breaks from the clinch.
Huntr Aanthgre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Aanthgre pushes Braun up against the cage in a clinch. Braun on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Braun looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Knees in the clinch landing for Aanthgre.
#T1# Aanthgre landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Aanthgre tries for a takedown but Braun manages to get underhooks.
Aanthgre misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Braun.
Aanthgre is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Reiner Braun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Huntr Aanthgre. Braun is trying to push Aanthgre away but Aanthgre has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Aanthgre putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Braun in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. The referee is keeping an eye on Aanthgre - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Aanthgre is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Braun is defending well for now. Aanthgre stops a takedown attempt from Braun.
#T2# Aanthgre prevents the takedown attempt.
Aanthgre working Braun over with knees to the body. Braun is breathing heavily. Aanthgre landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Aanthgre using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Aanthgre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Braun's elbow. Knees to the body from Aanthgre.
Aanthgre landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#T3# Aanthgre lands a nice knee to the body. Aanthgre using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Aanthgre landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Aanthgre unloads a knee to the mid-section. Aanthgre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Braun's elbow. Aanthgre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aanthgre using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Aanthgre working Braun over with knees to the body. Aanthgre stalling.
Aanthgre crunches a lovely knee into Braun's ribcage.#T4##TD2# Aanthgre tightens his grip and picks Braun up, before dumping him to the ground. Braun manages to land in 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! Aanthgre 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. Aanthgre throwing strikes from guard but Braun blocks nicely. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Aanthgre's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Braun trying to control the position.
Aanthgre is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huntr Aanthgre dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Aanthgre lands a jab to Braun's midsection.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Huntr Aanthgre seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Aanthgre prevents Braun from breaking the clinch. Aanthgre lands a good knee to the midsection. Braun won't want to take too many of those. Aanthgre using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Aanthgre can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Aanthgre landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Aanthgre as Braun tries to tie him up. Aanthgre working Braun over with knees to the body.#T1# Aanthgre goes for a takedown in the clinch but Braun prevents it.
Aanthgre using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Aanthgre working Braun over with knees to the body.#BC2# Aanthgre breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Aanthgre has taken the fight to the clinch.
Braun tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Aanthgre using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Aanthgre lands a good knee to the midsection. Braun won't want to take too many of those.#T2# Aanthgre landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#BC2# Aanthgre manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Aanthgre moves into range and clinches up with Braun. Aanthgre prevents a body shot from Braun. Aanthgre putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Braun in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Braun takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC2# Aanthgre breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Aanthgre drives through and clinches with Braun against the cage.
Aanthgre has Braun pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Braun manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Reiner Braun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Huntr Aanthgre. Aanthgre using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Aanthgre scores a nice knee to the body.
#T3# Aanthgre is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Aanthgre has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Aanthgre putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Braun in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Knees in the clinch landing for Aanthgre.
#BC2# Aanthgre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Aanthgre gets a clinch. Aanthgre lands a good knee to the midsection. Braun won't want to take too many of those. Knees to the body from Aanthgre.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Aanthgre obliges. Aanthgre goes for a takedown attempt but Braun pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2# Aanthgre clinches with his opponent.
#T4# Good anti-grappling being displayed by Aanthgre as Braun tries to tie him up. #BC2# Aanthgre breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Aanthgre clinches up with Braun and pushes him back against the cage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Aanthgre tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Aanthgre obliges. Aanthgre scores a nice knee to the body.
Aanthgre landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Aanthgre unloads a knee to the mid-section. Braun lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huntr Aanthgre 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##CL2# Aanthgre darts in and clinches Braun up against the cage. Braun tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Aanthgre just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2# Aanthgre's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Aanthgre forces Braun back against the cage and clinches. Knees to the body from Aanthgre.
Aanthgre using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Braun is trying to pull guard but Aanthgre has him pressed against the cage. Braun tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Aanthgre just stands there and leans against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reiner Braun. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Knees in the clinch landing for Aanthgre.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Braun is pressed up against the cage. Aanthgre has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Braun down to the mat. Braun avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2# Aanthgre clinches up with Braun and pushes him back against the cage.#T1##TD2# Aanthgre gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Aanthgre is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# Aanthgre postures up.
Aanthgre slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Aanthgre fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2# Aanthgre moves into the clinch.#T3# Aanthgre wants a takedown but no success here.
Braun is trying to pull guard but Aanthgre turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Aanthgre crunches a lovely knee into Braun's ribcage. Aanthgre lands a good knee to the midsection. Braun won't want to take too many of those. Aanthgre putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Braun in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Aanthgre using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Aanthgre lands a nice knee to the body. Knees in the clinch landing for Aanthgre.
#T4##TD2# Aanthgre gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Aanthgre is figuring out what he wants to do next. Huntr Aanthgre has got the better of the ground game so far. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight! Huntr Aanthgre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Aanthgre 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 25:30 Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 25:30 Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Huntr Aanthgre!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Aanthgre takes the fight into the clinch. Ortiz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Aanthgre fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2# Aanthgre rushes Ortiz and presses him up against the cage. We've been informed that Aanthgre has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Aanthgre is pressed up against the cage. Ortiz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aanthgre down to the mat. Aanthgre avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2# Aanthgre rushes Ortiz and presses him up against the cage. Aanthgre lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT2# It looks like Billy Ortiz has been cut. Ortiz tries to pull guard but Aanthgre won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Ortiz. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ortiz wants a takedown.
Ortiz is trying to pull guard but Aanthgre has him pressed against the cage. Aanthgre tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ortiz avoids it. Aanthgre looking for a takedown. #T1# Aanthgre can't find room to land a body shot as Ortiz controls the action.
Ortiz wants to stall.
The referee calls for Aanthgre to work.
Ortiz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Ortiz jumps guard but Aanthgre turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Ortiz has had enough of the clinch but Aanthgre keeps him there for the moment. Ortiz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aanthgre smiles and moves away.
Ortiz tries for a takedown but Aanthgre sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL2# Aanthgre gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Aanthgre misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ortiz.
Aanthgre stalling against the cage.
Ortiz is trying to pull guard but Aanthgre has him pressed against the cage. Ortiz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Ortiz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ortiz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Aanthgre to keep the fight standing. Ortiz has a couple of punches blocked by Aanthgre.
Ortiz managing to block the knees to the body from Aanthgre.
#BC2# Aanthgre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3##CL2# Aanthgre forces Ortiz back against the cage and clinches. Ortiz has had enough of the clinch but Aanthgre keeps him there for the moment. Ortiz tries to break free but Aanthgre pushes him back against the cage. Ortiz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Aanthgre fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2# Aanthgre instigates a clinch. Ortiz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aanthgre.
Aanthgre tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Aanthgre goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ortiz prevents it.
Ortiz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aanthgre gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T4# Good anti-grappling being displayed by Aanthgre as Ortiz tries to tie him up. Aanthgre tries to land knees in the clinch but Ortiz avoids the damage to the body. Ortiz avoiding damage as Aanthgre throws knees to the body.
Ortiz tries to pull guard but Aanthgre won't allow it.
Ortiz wants a takedown.
Ortiz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ortiz trying to stall but Aanthgre improves his position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Aanthgre obliges. Aanthgre missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huntr Aanthgre dominated that round. The cut man is working on Billy Ortiz's cut. That's time! Ortiz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# No luck for Ortiz with that takedown attempt. Ortiz looks to score with a jab to the body but Aanthgre is just out of range.#CL2# Aanthgre darts in and clinches Ortiz up against the cage. Ortiz jumps guard but Aanthgre stands there with Ortiz around his waist. Ortiz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ortiz jumps guard but Aanthgre turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Ortiz. That's going to take a lot out of him. Aanthgre missing with knees to the body.
Ortiz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aanthgre has him pressed against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Aanthgre tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ortiz avoids it. Aanthgre blocks an uppercut.
Ortiz trying to control the position but instead, Aanthgre has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ortiz into the cage.#T1# Ortiz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Ortiz pushes off an throws an elbow but Aanthgre leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Aanthgre goes for a takedown attempt but Ortiz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Huntr Aanthgre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Aanthgre closes the distance and clinches. Ortiz looking to stall.
Ortiz has Aanthgre pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Aanthgre manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Aanthgre landing knees to the body.
#T2# Aanthgre misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ortiz.
Huntr Aanthgre seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Ortiz is trying to break the clinch but Aanthgre is controlling him. Ortiz tries to circle away but Aanthgre has him pinned against the cage. Ortiz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Aanthgre goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ortiz prevents it.
Aanthgre trying to land knees to the body.
Ortiz is trying to pull guard but Aanthgre turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2# Aanthgre breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Aanthgre moves into range and clinches up with Ortiz.#T3# Aanthgre stalling.
Ortiz has Aanthgre pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Aanthgre manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Ortiz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aanthgre gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Ortiz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Aanthgre missing with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Aanthgre.
Aanthgre taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Aanthgre landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ortiz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Ortiz is trying to force a seperation but Aanthgre has the dominant position.#T4# Ortiz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aanthgre smiles and moves away.
#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Ortiz jumps guard but Aanthgre stands there with Ortiz around his waist. Ortiz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Aanthgre holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC2# Aanthgre breaks the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2# Aanthgre rushes Ortiz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Aanthgre as Ortiz tries to tie him up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huntr Aanthgre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Billy Ortiz's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Ortiz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aanthgre is fending him off so far but Ortiz persists. Nope, Aanthgre circles away and we're back to standing.#CL# Ortiz moves into the clinch. Ortiz stops a takedown attempt from Aanthgre.
Aanthgre is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ortiz is defending well for now. Ortiz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Ortiz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aanthgre has him pressed against the cage. Ortiz wants to break free but Aanthgre has control.
Ortiz is trying to break the clinch but Aanthgre is controlling him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Aanthgre avoiding damage.
Ortiz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1# Aanthgre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aanthgre throws a punch but it's blocked by Ortiz. Knees in the clinch landing for Aanthgre.
Aanthgre keeps control of Ortiz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Ortiz is trying to pull guard but Aanthgre has him pressed against the cage. Ortiz is trying to break the clinch but Aanthgre has him pressed against the cage. Knees in the clinch landing for Aanthgre.
Ortiz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Aanthgre pulls him back up using the underhooks. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Ortiz. That's going to take a lot out of him. Knees in the clinch landing for Aanthgre.
Ortiz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T2# Ortiz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Ortiz can't get the takedown.
Aanthgre will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ortiz up against the cage. Aanthgre keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ortiz's efforts to push away. Aanthgre content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ortiz letting Aanthgre take a breather here. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T3# Knees in the clinch landing for Aanthgre.
#TD2# Aanthgre is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ortiz can't fight it off and eventually Aanthgre manages to take the fight to the floor. Ortiz looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB# Ortiz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aanthgre defends well. Aanthgre is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Aanthgre really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ortiz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4##SUB# Ortiz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ortiz wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB# Aanthgre avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ortiz trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Billy Ortiz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Huntr Aanthgre is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Aanthgre is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Huntr Aanthgre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Aanthgre 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30 Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Huntr Aanthgre!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Aanthgre has managed to clinch.
Aanthgre is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Merritt is defending well for now. Aanthgre content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#TD2# Aanthgre lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#SUB# Merritt looking for submissions from an awkward position here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Merritt wants to get back to full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Merritt trying to control but Aanthgre postures up.
Merritt gets full guard. Aanthgre controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Merritt looking for a sweep. Not yet Merritt, not yet. #T1# Merritt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Merritt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aanthgre is one step ahead there. Merritt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aanthgre's guard. #REVR# Merritt trying to control but Aanthgre is working from the bottom. Aanthgre really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Merritt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Merritt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Merritt postures up in Aanthgre's guard and throws a big left but Aanthgre blocks it. #T2# Merritt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Aanthgre looking for a sweep. Not yet Aanthgre, not yet. Merritt 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. Aanthgre controlling the position. Merritt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Aanthgre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Merritt is one step ahead there. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Merritt lands a couple of digs. Aanthgre wants to sweep here but Merritt controlling him for the moment. Aanthgre pulls Merritt in close to his closed guard and prevents Merritt from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL2# Aanthgre takes the fight into the clinch. Merritt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Merritt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aanthgre has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Aanthgre wants a takedown.
Aanthgre taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Aanthgre landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Aanthgre unloads a knee to the mid-section. Merritt lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Aanthgre lands a knee to the body.
Aanthgre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Aanthgre misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huntr Aanthgre dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Horrible takedown attempt by Aanthgre or perhaps it was just good defense by Merritt, which made it look bad. Merritt could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#CL2# Aanthgre moves into the clinch. Merritt wants to get back to striking at distance but Aanthgre won't allow it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Aanthgre obliges. Aanthgre is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A battle for position here, against the cage. Merritt managing to block the knees to the body from Aanthgre.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# Aanthgre keeps control of Merritt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Aanthgre missing with knees to the body.
#BC2# Aanthgre breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Aanthgre rushes Merritt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Aanthgre scores a nice knee to the body.
#T2# Aanthgre misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Merritt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Aanthgre.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Aanthgre obliges. Aanthgre scores a nice knee to the body.
Merritt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Aanthgre scores a nice knee to the body.
#T3# Aanthgre tries to land knees in the clinch but Merritt avoids the damage to the body. Aanthgre landing knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Aanthgre obliges. Aanthgre unloads a knee to the mid-section. Merritt lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Merritt prevents the takedown attempt.
Aanthgre lands a big knee! That's hurt Merritt! Oh, he's all over the place! Aanthgre lands another knee that sends Merritt to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Huntr Aanthgre!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2016 |
#R1##TD# Aanthgre gets caught napping as Rivera dives in and scores a takedown. Aanthgre manages to retain guard.#SU# Rivera stands up and waves to Aanthgre to follow him. #CL2# Aanthgre has managed to clinch.
Aanthgre stops a takedown attempt from Rivera.
Rivera is trying to break the clinch but Aanthgre has him pressed against the cage. Rivera stalling in the clinch but Aanthgre improves position. Rivera is trying to maintain a safe position but Aanthgre gets an underhook and turns Rivera into the cage. Aanthgre misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rivera jumps guard but Aanthgre turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. A bit of stalling here from Rivera.
Rivera stalling in the clinch.
Rivera is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1# The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Guadalupe Rivera.#CL2# Aanthgre closes the distance and clinches. Aanthgre misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rivera.
Aanthgre trying to land knees to the body.
Rivera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Aanthgre just stands there and leans against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guadalupe Rivera. That's going to take a lot out of him. Aanthgre scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2# It looks like Guadalupe Rivera has been cut. Aanthgre lands a knee to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Rivera's face as he tries to break the clinch. Rivera looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Aanthgre using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rivera is breathing heavily. Aanthgre utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Rivera wants a takedown.
#T2# Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Aanthgre obliges. Aanthgre lands a good knee to the midsection. Rivera won't want to take too many of those. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Aanthgre jerks Rivera's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Rivera drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Aanthgre goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Aanthgre because Rivera was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Huntr Aanthgre!
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