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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Nikon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anthony avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anthony has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nikon is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A shot to the body from Nikon misses
and Anthony counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anthony shoots in and drives through. Nikon sprawls well.
Nikon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nikon shoots in looking for a takedown but Anthony manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nikon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nikon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anthony as he avoids it easily.
Anthony slaps away a takedown attempt from Nikon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sekonic Nikon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Anthony drives through and clinches with Nikon against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Anthony avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nikon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Anthony is trying to force a seperation but Nikon has the dominant position.#T1#
Anthony is trying to break the clinch but Nikon has him pressed against the cage.
Anthony has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Anthony jumps into guard, dragging Nikon to the mat.
Nikon preventing the sweep.
Anthony working a defensive guard here.
Nikon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nikon wants to control from the top but Anthony keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Nikon's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Nikon drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Nikon seems to have locked his on tight now - Anthony screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Nikon, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Sekonic Nikon!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Anthony gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Roethlisberger content to stall in guard here.
Roethlisberger might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Anthony keeping moving, preventing Roethlisberger from controlling successfully.
Anthony keeping full guard, as Roethlisberger tries to pass.
Anthony looking to control.
Roethlisberger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Roethlisberger thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Roethlisberger showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Anthony keeping moving, preventing Roethlisberger from controlling successfully. #T1#
Roethlisberger is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Anthony is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck for Anthony with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Anthony gets a double leg takedown into Roethlisberger's guard.
Roethlisberger is trying to hold Anthony in close to prevent damage but Anthony has managed to pass into half guard.
Roethlisberger is looking for a sweep. Anthony is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Anthony wants to stand up but Roethlisberger has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Roethlisberger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Roethlisberger is pressing down on Anthony 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Roethlisberger is looking for a triangle here but Anthony uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Roethlisberger is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Anthony off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Anthony fending off the submission attempt from Roethlisberger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anthony trying to control but not successfully. #T3#
Good control from Roethlisberger.#SUB#
Roethlisberger is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Anthony has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Roethlisberger is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Anthony has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Roethlisberger tightening his grip on Anthony , looking for the choke.
Anthony trying to control the hands but Roethlisberger won't let him. #T4##SUB#
Roethlisberger tightening his grip on Anthony , looking for the choke. #SUB#
Roethlisberger looking for the choke but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Anthony fending off the submission attempt from Roethlisberger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slim Roethlisberger dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Anthony uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roethlisberger.
A jab from Roethlisberger misses.
And Anthony tries to counter it with a takedown but Roethlisberger pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Anthony shoots for a double leg takedown but Roethlisberger sprawls well. He's pushed Anthony 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Roethlisberger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anthony counters with a right hand to the body.
Roethlisberger throws a sloppy body shot
and Anthony counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Roethlisberger misses its intended target.
Anthony with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Roethlisberger counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Roethlisberger pushing down on Anthony 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Roethlisberger stalling.
Anthony really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Roethlisberger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Roethlisberger is looking for a kimura but Anthony is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Roethlisberger to get the leverage. #SUB#
Roethlisberger is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Anthony is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Slim Roethlisberger!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Alvarez throws a lazy right hand but Anthony sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anthony tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alvarez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anthony digs a good hook to Alvarez's body.
Alvarez misses with a hook to the body
and Anthony counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Alvarez misses the shot to the body.
Anthony shoots in but Alvarez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alvarez jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Anthony has closed the distance and engaged Alvarez in a clinch.
Alvarez tries to work over Anthony 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anthony tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alvarez working aggressively here.
#BC#
Anthony 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Anthony instigates a clinch.
Anthony can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carmelo Anthony . That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Alvarez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Anthony gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Anthony breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Alvarez gets tackled into the cage by Anthony . Anthony maintains the clinch.
Alvarez misses with some punches.
Anthony tries to pull guard but Alvarez holds him up against the cage and eventually Anthony drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Anthony 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alvarez blocks a head kick by Anthony .
Alvarez misses with a hook.
Anthony wants to clinch.
Anthony shoots in for a takedown but Alvarez shows good takedown defense.
Alvarez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anthony manages to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Alvarez as Anthony shoots in.#T2#
Anthony blocks a jab.
Alvarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anthony goes for a double leg but Alvarez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alvarez continues to drive forward.
Alvarez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alvarez throws a hook to the side of Anthony 's head but Anthony sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alvarez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alvarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anthony .
Alvarez misses with a body shot.
Anthony just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarez throws a jab but it's blocked by Anthony .
Anthony changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Anthony shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alvarez pinned against the cage. Alvarez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Anthony lands a head kick!
The fighters circle momentarily. Alvarez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Anthony uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvarez.
Anthony uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alvarez.
Anthony dives in and grabs Alvarez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alvarez pushes down on Anthony 's head and hops out.
Carmelo Anthony seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez throws a hook to the side of Anthony 's head but Anthony sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alvarez looks to score with a jab to the body but Anthony is just out of range.
Anthony wants to clinch.#T4#
Anthony fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anthony tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alvarez swivels and escapes.
Alvarez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alvarez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Anthony really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anthony is defended easily by Alvarez.
Anthony is breathing heavily.
Alvarez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anthony seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Alvarez throws a jab but it's blocked by Anthony .
Anthony tries to close the distance and clinch but Alvarez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anthony closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alvarez circles away.#TD2#
Alvarez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Alvarez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emilio Alvarez dominated that round.
That's time! Anthony 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Anthony dives in and grabs Alvarez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alvarez pushes down on Anthony 's head and hops out.
Alvarez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alvarez throws a big shot that misses.
Anthony wants to clinch.#CL#
Anthony closes the distance and pushes Alvarez back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez misses with some punches.
Alvarez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anthony tries to score a body lock takedown but Alvarez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Alvarez misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Alvarez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alvarez.
Anthony blocking some punches.
Alvarez misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Anthony jumps guard and drags Alvarez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Alvarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anthony swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alvarez advances position into side control!
Anthony struggling a bit here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB2#
Alvarez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2##SUB2#
Alvarez has hold of Anthony 's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Anthony tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Alvarez cranks the arm and Anthony screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Anthony , who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Emilio Alvarez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Farbautison moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Anthony blocks a low kick nicely.
Farbautison throws a sloppy head kick and Anthony moves out of range easily.
Farbautison misses with an uppercut
letting Anthony counter with a right hand.
Farbautison throws out a leg kick but Anthony moves out of range and Farbautison only half commits.
Anthony is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Anthony takes a swing at Farbautison's ribcage but misses.
Farbautison feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Farbautison throws a front kick aimed at Anthony 's knee but Anthony avoids it well. #CL2#
Anthony closes the distance and clinches.
Farbautison looking to stall.
#TD2#
Anthony has Farbautison pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Anthony pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Farbautison tumbling to the mat - Anthony dives into Farbautison's guard.
Anthony in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anthony advances position into side control!
Farbautison wants to control but Anthony postures up.#T1#
Anthony misses with the ground and pound.
Anthony controls the position.
Let's hope that Anthony has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Farbautison is looking to reverse the position.#SU2#
Anthony has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Nice defenses there by Anthony .
Anthony tries to counter with a clinch but Farbautison shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Anthony moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Anthony breaks from the clinch.
Anthony throws a push kick but Farbautison slaps the foot to one side. #CL2#
Anthony moves into the clinch successfully.
#T2#
Farbautison is trying to pull guard but Anthony has him pressed against the cage.
Anthony fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Anthony is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#BC#
Farbautison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anthony dives in for a single leg takedown but Farbautison sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Farbautison.
Farbautison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Anthony rushes Farbautison and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Farbautison wants to stall.
Anthony is looking for a takedown.
Loki Farbautison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carmelo Anthony .
Farbautison taking a breather.
Farbautison looking to stall.
Farbautison tries to stall but Anthony uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Farbautison gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anthony .
Anthony is trying to pull guard but Farbautison has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Farbautison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anthony is looking for a takedown.
Farbautison fails to pull guard.
Farbautison looking to stall.
Farbautison jumps guard but Anthony turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Anthony has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Farbautison uses from the top position.
Farbautison slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Anthony is not content to let Farbautison control the position. #SUB#
Farbautison looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
Farbautison has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Farbautison can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anthony is looking to escape.
Anthony tries to hold on but Farbautison postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Farbautison looking to control but Anthony is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Carmelo Anthony will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Farbautison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Farbautison thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anthony moves out of range as Farbautison strikes.#TD2#
Anthony bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Farbautison is trying to improve his position.
Farbautison is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Anthony is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Farbautison tries to hold on but Anthony pushes him away.
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.
Anthony throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Farbautison wants to hold on but Anthony pushes him away.
Farbautison is wriggling around trying to escape.
Farbautison is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Anthony looking to finish with strikes here!
Anthony looking to control and managing it successfully.
Anthony prevents Farbautison from getting the reversal.
Anthony looking to control and managing it successfully.
Farbautison regains half guard.
Anthony seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Farbautison is staying active underneath Anthony , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Anthony performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Farbautison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Farbautison wants to sweep but Anthony has passed to side control!
Farbautison might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Farbautison tries to bench press Anthony off him but Anthony keeps the position.
Farbautison is trying to control Anthony 's posture but Anthony avoids it.
Farbautison is trying to work for a sweep but Anthony has mounted him!#T3#
Farbautison slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Farbautison wants to control but Anthony is keeping busy.
Anthony is trying to control. Farbautison wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Anthony thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Farbautison's head. #SUB#
Farbautison is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anthony pulls his head out easily.
Anthony takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Farbautison wants to improve his position but Anthony is controlling well.
Anthony is looking to advance position but Farbautison won't allow it. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Anthony is thwarting Farbautison's attempts to control the position.
Anthony controlling the action here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Anthony throws a body kick that misses.
Anthony shoots in and drives through. Farbautison sprawls well.
Farbautison connects with a good right hand that stumbles Anthony . Anthony circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Anthony darts in looking for a takedown but Farbautison gets double underhooks and turns Anthony into the cage.
Anthony is breathing heavily.
Farbautison jabs at Anthony 's body.
Farbautison lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Farbautison misses with a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Anthony .
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 Loki Farbautison will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Farbautison lands a slapping body shot.
A head kick misses from Farbautison.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anthony .
Farbautison tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Farbautison. Anthony does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anthony drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Farbautison defends it well.
Farbautison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Farbautison.
Anthony lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farbautison just misses with a punch to the body.
Farbautison tried to score with a low kick but Anthony checks it.#CL2#
Anthony moves into the clinch successfully.
Farbautison stalling in the clinch but Anthony improves position. #T1#
Anthony stalling.
I was talking to Farbautison's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Farbautison jumps guard but Anthony turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Anthony leaning his opponent against the cage.
Farbautison is trying to pull guard but Anthony has him pressed against the cage.
Farbautison is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Anthony 's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Anthony holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Farbautison is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Anthony is keeping busy.
Anthony is trying to pull guard but Farbautison has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Farbautison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Farbautison lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Carmelo Anthony is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Anthony with that takedown attempt.
Loki Farbautison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carmelo Anthony .
Anthony fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Farbautison throwing a counter right hand but Anthony manages to avoid it.
Anthony takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Farbautison swings for the body but Anthony moves out of range.
Farbautison sets himself, and Anthony steps forward looking for the clinch! Farbautison avoids it this time.
Farbautison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anthony fails in his attempt to clinch.
Farbautison looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Farbautison throws a head kick that misses.
Anthony stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Farbautison.#CL2#
Anthony rushes Farbautison and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Farbautison wants to get back to striking at distance but Anthony won't allow it.
Anthony has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Farbautison is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Farbautison tries to break the clinch but Anthony is controlling the position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Anthony blocks a body shot from Farbautison. #T3#
Anthony is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Farbautison is defending well for now.
Farbautison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anthony keeps control of Farbautison as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Farbautison wants to get back to striking at distance but Anthony won't allow it.
Farbautison is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Anthony fails to pull guard.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Farbautison taking a breather.
Farbautison stalling in the clinch but Anthony improves position.
Farbautison is trying to maintain a safe position but Anthony gets an underhook and turns Farbautison into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Loki Farbautison.
Farbautison getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
Farbautison fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Anthony staying out of range there.
Anthony takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Farbautison tries to land a leg kick but Anthony saw it coming and moves away.
#CL2#
Anthony closes the distance and pushes Farbautison back into the cage.
Farbautison tries to stall but Anthony uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#TD2#
Anthony pulls guard.
Farbautison trying to control but Anthony is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Farbautison is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Farbautison postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Anthony is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Farbautison, into his guard. #REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
Loki Farbautison showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Farbautison has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Anthony tries to clinch but Alvarez moves away #TD#
and Alvarez counters with a shoot takedown. Anthony fights it but they end up in guard.
Alvarez has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Alvarez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Anthony looking to control.
Alvarez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anthony tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alvarez slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Alvarez is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Anthony is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Manny Alvarez!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 611 Round 1
Date: Mar 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Anthony looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kalua is fending him off so far but Anthony persists. Nope, Kalua circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Kalua fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anthony , pushing him back against the cage.
Kalua slows down the pace here.
#BC#
Anthony breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Kalua fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Anthony to the ground. Kalua is now in Anthony 's guard.
Kalua trying to control but Anthony is working from the bottom.
Anthony really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Anthony is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalua is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Anthony working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Kalua wants to get up but he can't break Anthony 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kalua in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kalua wants to control from the top but Anthony keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kalua not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Anthony shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kalua defends it nicely.
Kalua is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Anthony with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Horrible takedown attempt by Anthony or perhaps it was just good defense by Kalua, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carmelo Anthony . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalua stuffs the takedown.
Despite the aggression on Kalua's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Anthony lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Anthony moves into range and clinches up with Kalua.#BC#
Anthony manages to break the clinch.
Kalua wants to clinch but Anthony slips to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL2#
Kalua drives through and clinches with Anthony against the cage.
Anthony tries to break free but Kalua pushes him back against the cage.
Kalua keeps control of Anthony as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kalua prevents Anthony from breaking the clinch.
Kalua tries to score a body lock takedown but Anthony shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T3##TD2#
Kalua tightens his grip and picks Anthony up, before dumping him to the ground. Anthony manages to land in guard.
Anthony is looking to stand back up but Kalua counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Anthony . #REVR#
Kalua sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kalua wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kalua seems to be looking for submissions.
Kalua wants to get back to his feet.
#T4#
Kalua tries to pass the half guard into mount. Anthony knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kalua trying to control the pace.
Anthony is staying active underneath Kalua, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anthony is looking to control Kalua's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anthony avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baba Kalua dominated that round.
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#
Kalua shoots in and drives through. Anthony sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from Anthony .
As Anthony backs off Kalua throws a huge counter combo but Anthony manages to avoid it all.
Anthony avoids the body shot from Kalua.
Anthony avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kalua tries to clinch but Anthony is having none of it.
Anthony changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A head kick from Anthony lands but Kalua takes it in his stride. #CL2#
Kalua has closed the distance and engaged Anthony in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Kalua pulls Anthony into guard.
Kalua wants to control but Anthony passes easily into half guard.
Anthony wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kalua keeps working. #T1#
Anthony prevents Kalua from improving his position.
Kalua is trying to stand.
Kalua is looking to control Anthony 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kalua avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Anthony is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kalua doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anthony .
Kalua is looking for a sweep. Anthony is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#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.
Kalua avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anthony .
Kalua keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Anthony fails with the takedown.#T3##TD2#
Kalua gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Anthony 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Anthony gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB2#
Kalua goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Anthony turns into him and now he's in Kalua's guard.
Anthony will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Anthony tries to free his leg and advance position but Kalua is retaining full guard. #T4#
Anthony wants to control from the top but Kalua keeps moving.
Anthony stands up out of Kalua's guard for a moment - Kalua manages to land a nice upkick.
Kalua is pulling down on Anthony 's head to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kalua is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Kalua controlling from the top position.
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 Carmelo Anthony will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kalua defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anthony .
Kalua fails to land the takedown.
Kalua stuffs the takedown attempt from Anthony . Anthony gets slowly back to his feet.
Anthony darts in looking for a takedown but Kalua gets double underhooks and turns Anthony into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carmelo Anthony . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalua tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anthony swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Anthony fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anthony tries to clinch but Kalua is having none of it.
Kalua fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kalua looks to land a body kick but Anthony moved away.
Anthony has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Anthony looks to land a combination but Kalua avoids it well.
Anthony scores with a jab. Kalua acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Kalua gets a clinch. #BC#
Anthony breaks from the clinch.
Kalua tries a head kick but it misses.
Kalua misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anthony 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Anthony duly obliges. #TD2#
Kalua closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Anthony did well to prevent Kalua getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalua content to control rather than advance.
Anthony is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Anthony is working hard here to advance position.
Kalua content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kalua wants to stand up but Anthony is controlling the position.
Anthony throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T3#
Kalua is nestled in close to Anthony , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kalua controlling the action here.
Kalua wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anthony keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Kalua shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Anthony manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Anthony manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T4#
Anthony changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kalua fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Anthony will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Kalua gets a clinch. #BC2#
Kalua manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Kalua takes the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalua tries to score a body lock takedown but Anthony shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Kalua has Anthony pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kalua pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Anthony tumbling to the mat - Kalua dives into Anthony 's guard.
Kalua wants to control from the top but Anthony keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baba Kalua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kalua 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Baba Kalua!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Baba Kalua!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Baba Kalua!
Baba Kalua wins by unanimous decision!
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