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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Machine clinches with his opponent.
Machine tries for a takedown but Kirk manages to get underhooks.
Kirk wants to take the fight to the mat but Machine manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kirk gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Machine.
Kirk gets underhooks to prevent Machine's takedown attempt.
Chadwick Kirk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of War Machine.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirk changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Machine fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Machine shoots in and drives through. Kirk sprawls well.#T1#
Machine shoots for a takedown but Kirk saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Machine swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Kirk counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kirk. #TD#
Kirk is trying to trip Machine. He has hold of a leg but Machine is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kirk persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kirk won't allow Machine to get back to his feet.
Kirk landing some decent shots from guard.
Kirk throws a big right hand that misses.
Kirk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kirk connects with a couple of short punches.
Kirk lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Machine is looking to stand up but Kirk isn't so interested in that idea.
Kirk looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kirk is in close to Machine's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Machine avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kirk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machine works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kirk controlling from the top position.
Kirk keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Machine's head.
Kirk postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Kirk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kirk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #ES2#
Machine kicks Kirk off and gets to his feet.
War Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Kirk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Machine is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kirk is trying to pull guard but Machine turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Machine wants a takedown.
#T3#
Machine tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Kirk is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Machine can't fight it off and eventually Kirk manages to take the fight to the floor. Machine looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Machine manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Machine shoots in but no luck this time.
Kirk is looking to counter punch.
Machine has a takedown stuffed.
Machine looks winded!#CL#
Kirk moves into the clinch.
Machine looking for a takedown. #T4#
Machine goes for a takedown attempt but Kirk pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Machine gets tackled into the cage by Kirk. Kirk maintains the clinch. #TD#
Kirk pulls guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Machine drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kirk dives on top into guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kirk postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kirk with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kirk keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Machine's head.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kirk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kirk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kirk stops Machine from standing up.
Kirk works over Machine with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chadwick Kirk dominated that round.
That's time! Kirk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Machine enables Kirk to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Machine manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kirk postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kirk won't allow Machine to get back to his feet.
Kirk postures up in Machine's guard and throws a big left but Machine blocks it.
Kirk throwing strikes but missing.
Kirk scoring with some ground and pound.
Kirk working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Machine wants to get back to his feet but Kirk is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kirk is looking to work some ground and pound but Machine has wrist control.
Machine is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kirk.
Kirk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kirk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kirk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kirk lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Kirk landing some decent shots from guard.
Machine is wriggling around but Kirk manages to pass to half guard.
Chadwick Kirk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kirk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Machine's head.
Kirk winds up and cracks Machine with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kirk controlling the action here.
Kirk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Machine's head.
Machine wants to get back to his feet.
Kirk is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kirk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machine can do to turn this around?
Machine is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kirk scores with a couple of nice shots.
Machine looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kirk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ground and pound from Kirk. #T2#
Kirk seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Machine is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kirk scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kirk not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Machine is trying to stand up here but Kirk is controlling him well.
Nice strikes from Kirk there.
Kirk 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.
Kirk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kirk prevents Machine from standing back up.
Kirk is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kirk 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. #ES2#
Machine manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Kirk shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Machine's guard.
Machine is breathing heavily.
Kirk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Machine wants to stand and escape but Kirk is having none of it.
Kirk tries to stand but Machine is controlling from the bottom.
Kirk cracks Machine with a solid left hand.
Kirk working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Machine's head.#T3#
Machine utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kirk with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kirk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Machine is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kirk's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Machine has momentary wrist control but Kirk slips an elbow through the middle.#ES2#
Machine manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Kirk goes for a takedown attempt but Machine pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Machine.
Kirk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Machine defends it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Machine. No joy for Kirk on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chadwick Kirk. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Kirk rushes Machine and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Kirk has picked Machine up - he's going for a ride! Kirk dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Machine tries to kick Kirk off in order to stand up. Kirk Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machine is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kirk asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Machine avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kirk.
Machine is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kirk is controlling him well.
Kirk lands a nice forearm strike.
Machine wants to get back to his feet.
Kirk landing a few strikes.
Machine on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kirk lands a nice forearm strike.
Kirk lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Machine down.
Kirk 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chadwick Kirk dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Machine closes the distance and clinches.
Machine changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kirk fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Machine doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Kirk counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Kirk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Machine shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kirk pinned against the cage. Kirk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chadwick Kirk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of War Machine.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kirk closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Machine to the mat! Machine manages to get full guard.
Machine is looking to stand up but Kirk isn't so interested in that idea.
Machine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kirk is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Kirk won't allow Machine to get back to his feet.
Machine working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kirk.
Kirk postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kirk lands a couple of elbows.
Kirk is in close to Machine's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ES2#
Machine uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#CL2#
Machine gets a clinch.
Kirk drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Machine gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kirk prevents the takedown attempt.
War Machine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kirk goes for a takedown attempt but Machine pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Machine moves into the clinch.
Kirk is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Machine gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Kirk works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Machine wants to stand and escape but Kirk is having none of it. #ES2#
Machine has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kirk off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T3#
No luck for Machine with that takedown attempt.
Kirk tries to counter by clinching up but Machine breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Kirk moves into the clinch.#TD#
Kirk gets control of Machine's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kirk will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Machine throwing strikes from guard but Kirk blocks nicely. #SUB#
Kirk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kirk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kirk seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Machine preventing the sweep. #T4##SUB2#
Machine drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kirk looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kirk looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kirk! #REVR#
Kirk scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Machine to see if he's OK.
Machine takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Machine throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Kirk lands a few punches from side control.
Machine wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kirk throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kirk looks up at the clock and then as Machine takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kirk smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kirk cracks Machine with a big elbow.
Machine tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Chadwick Kirk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Machine squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chadwick Kirk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kirk 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chadwick Kirk!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Hood throws a sloppy head kick and Kirk moves out of range easily.
Hood misses with a wild combination.
Kirk looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hood tries for a takedown but Kirk circles away easily
enabling Kirk to counter with a crisp jab.
Hood looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hood tries a low kick but Kirk avoids it.
Kirk drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hood tries to bum rush Kirk with a series of wild strikes but Kirk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hood is defended easily by Kirk.#CL#
Hood gets tackled into the cage by Kirk. Kirk maintains the clinch. #T1##BC2#
Hood pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Kirk scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hood tries to roll over but Kirk keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hood is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Kirk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hood is just riding it out for now. Kirk eventually gives up the hold.
Kirk is nestled in close to Hood, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Kirk is nestled in close to Hood, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kirk working Hood over with strikes.
Kirk takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hood really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kirk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kirk working Hood over with strikes.
Kirk working over Hood with some ground and pound. Hood looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kirk looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kirk lands with a punch from half guard.
Kirk looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hood with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kirk lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Kirk seems to be looking for submissions.
Kirk lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Kirk. #SUB2#
Hood looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hood looks winded!#T3#
Kirk 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.
Hood has hold of Kirk's hands but Kirk slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kirk seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kirk trying to control the pace. #SU#
Kirk gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Hood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Hood gets tackled into the cage by Kirk. Kirk maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Hood breaks from the clinch.
Kirk moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
Kirk shoots for a double leg takedown but Hood sprawls well. He's pushed Kirk's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Kirk manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hood on his heels. He'll look to pass Hood's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
Hood pushes Kirk off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hood dives in for a single leg takedown but Kirk sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chadwick Kirk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cen Hood.
Kirk looks for a takedown but Hood sprawls well.
Hood throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Hood closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Kirk gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kirk prevents Hood from getting back to his feet.
Kirk is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chadwick Kirk dominated that round.
That's time! Kirk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hood throws a head kick but Kirk moves out of range.
No joy there for Hood, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kirk is looking to counter the offense by Hood and move into the clinch.#CL#
Kirk clinches with his opponent.
Hood prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hood tries to pull guard but Kirk forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kirk tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hood misses with some punches.
#BC#
Kirk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T1#
Hood throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kirk seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hood is breathing heavily.
Kirk avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hood tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kirk is able to avoid easily.#CL#
Kirk darts in and clinches Hood up against the cage.#TD#
Kirk pulls Hood into guard.
Kirk is trying to keep Hood in close.
Hood looking to sit in guard and control but Kirk gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kirk connects with a couple of short punches.
Kirk with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Hood is trying to control the position but Kirk postures up.
Chadwick Kirk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kirk lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kirk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hood can do to turn this around?#SU#
Kirk decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nice sprawl there from Hood as Kirk shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chadwick Kirk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hood keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hood throws a series of punches but Kirk avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Hood darts in and clinches Kirk up against the cage.
Kirk is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hood is defending well.
Hood tries to pull guard but Kirk forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Kirk jumps into guard, dragging Hood to the mat.
#T3#
Kirk wants to sweep but no luck.
Kirk trying to keep a closed guard but Hood is proving a slippery customer.
Hood with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Kirk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hood doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hood manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Kirk had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hood defends it easily.
Kirk working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Kirk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hood gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kirk is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Chadwick Kirk will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hood misses with a head kick.
Kirk keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Hood scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kirk tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Kirk's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirk is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hood off and has taken his back!
Kirk scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Hood is looking for a way out. #T1#
Hood is trying to stand back up.
Hood takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kirk is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Kirk controls the position.
Kirk has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kirk looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
#T2#
Kirk lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kirk lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Kirk scores with strikes from the back.
Kirk scores with punches to the body.
Kirk gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Kirk is punishing Hood with strikes - can he finish him?!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Hood wants to escape the position.
#T3##SUB#
Kirk is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hood is defending well though. Kirk let's go of the attempt for now.
Kirk keeps control of the position as Hood tries to break free.
Hood is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kirk lands shots from the back.
Kirk is landing with strikes from the back.
Kirk is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Kirk'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.#T4#
Kirk is landing with strikes. Hood can't take much more of this.
Kirk is landing with strikes. Hood can't take much more of this.
Kirk 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.
Hood is trying to get back to his feet but Kirk has full control of the position and if anything, Hood has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Kirk is punishing Hood with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Kirk is looking for the choke from the back position but Hood is controlling his hands well.
Hood is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Cen Hood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chadwick Kirk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hood tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chadwick Kirk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kirk, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chadwick Kirk!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
McGregor moves into the clinch.
McGregor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McGregor is looking to break free of the clinch but Kirk has double underhooks.
Kirk keeps control of McGregor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
McGregor breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
McGregor forces Kirk back against the cage and clinches.
McGregor wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
McGregor breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
McGregor has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Kirk has dropped down and is working for a takedown. McGregor is trying to keep an underhook but Kirk manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Kirk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McGregor is trying to control but can't.
McGregor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kirk.
Kirk not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McGregor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kirk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Kirk thows a huge punch but McGregor dodges it nicely.
Kirk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McGregor's head.
Kirk 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.
Kirk thows a huge punch but McGregor dodges it nicely.
McGregor is doing well to control the position and prevent Kirk from advancing to side control.
McGregor wants to get back to his feet.
McGregor wants to get back to full guard.
Kirk lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Kirk is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McGregor defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kirk is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
McGregor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kirk.
Kirk is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kirk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McGregor's head.
Kirk looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kirk throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kirk working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kirk connects with a nice short shot to McGregor's temple.
Kirk missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McGregor is looking to improve his position.
#T3##SUB#
Kirk is looking for a kimura here.
Ground and pound from Kirk.
Still in half guard, Kirk seems content to control.
Kirk looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McGregor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kirk.
Kirk looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kirk is nestled in close to McGregor, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McGregor gets back to full guard.
Kirk postures up.
McGregor looks winded!#T4#
Kirk is in close to McGregor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McGregor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kirk throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kirk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kirk with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kirk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McGregor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SU#
Kirk stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Kirk instigates a clinch.
McGregor misses with some punches.
#TD#
Kirk works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chadwick Kirk dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
McGregor gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kirk to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kirk throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kirk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kirk postures up in McGregor's guard and throws a big left but McGregor blocks it.
Kirk postures up and lands a big shot to McGregor's brow.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kirk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirk working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McGregor's head.
Kirk scoring with punches to the head and body.
McGregor trying to strike off his back.
Kirk postures up and lands a big shot to McGregor's brow.
McGregor trying to control the position.
Chadwick Kirk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Kirk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McGregor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kirk throws a big right hand that misses.
Kirk working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kirk lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McGregor is breathing heavily.
McGregor trying to control the position.
Kirk distracts McGregor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kirk's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kirk works over McGregor with some ground and pound from guard.
Kirk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGregor can do to turn this around?
Kirk controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Kirk lands a couple of elbows.
Kirk working some strikes from top position.
Kirk's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SU#
McGregor is working an open guard so Kirk takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Kirk scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McGregor dodges the ground and pound from Kirk.
McGregor is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kirk scoring with punches and elbows.
Kirk scores with a couple of short elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kirk cracks McGregor with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB#
Kirk working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kirk creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T3#
Kirk lands an elbow.
McGregor being controlled for a moment.
Kirk lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear McGregor down.
McGregor seems a little lost for a moment, as Kirk dominates the positioning.
Kirk creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kirk lands an elbow. #T4#
Kirk connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused McGregor some visible discomfort.
Kirk lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kirk working the ground and pound.
Kirk working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kirk landing strikes.
Kirk in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kirk working the ground and pound.
Kirk moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kirk is working McGregor over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kirk working the body and head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chadwick Kirk dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL#
Kirk moves into the clinch successfully.
Kirk has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McGregor is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McGregor is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kirk is defending well.
McGregor misses with a punch on the inside.
McGregor jumps guard but Kirk turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
McGregor breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
McGregor tries to keep at a distance but Kirk has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kirk jumps guard but McGregor turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor tries to pull guard but Kirk forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Chadwick Kirk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor McGregor.
McGregor tries to stall but Kirk uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McGregor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGregor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1#
Kirk tries to pull guard but McGregor forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kirk tries to pull guard but McGregor holds him up against the cage and eventually Kirk drops back down to his feet.
Kirk is working for takedown but McGregor is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
McGregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Kirk shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McGregor manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McGregor wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kirk manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Kirk keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
McGregor tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
McGregor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kirk.
McGregor has hold of Kirk's hands but Kirk slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kirk lands with a punch from half guard.
Kirk seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kirk is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kirk is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kirk throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kirk lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McGregor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kirk lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Kirk 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. #SU#
Kirk stands up and beckons McGregor to join him on the feet. #CL#
Kirk rushes McGregor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Kirk gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kirk drops an elbow to the side of McGregor's head.
Kirk is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kirk looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kirk trying to control the pace. #T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kirk lands a nice short elbow.
Kirk will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kirk seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kirk lands strikes from half guard.
Conor McGregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chadwick Kirk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SU#
Kirk decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chadwick Kirk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kirk, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chadwick Kirk!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Wosiecki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kirk is fending him off so far but Wosiecki persists. Nope, Kirk circles away and we're back to standing.
Wosiecki tries to bum rush Kirk with a series of wild strikes but Kirk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kirk shoots in for a double leg but Wosiecki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wosiecki displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL2#
Wosiecki takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Wosiecki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Wosiecki looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wosiecki is looking to work some ground and pound but Kirk has wrist control.
Wosiecki trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kirk's guard.
Wosiecki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wosiecki wants to get up but he can't break Kirk's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1#
Wosiecki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kirk works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wosiecki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wosiecki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Wosiecki wants to control from the top but Kirk keeps moving.
Wosiecki pushing down on Kirk's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Kirk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wosiecki is thwarting Kirk's attempts to control the position.
Wosiecki tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #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.
Kirk throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wosiecki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kirk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wosiecki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kirk pinned against the cage. Kirk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kirk tries to counter with a takedown but Wosiecki is quick to defend against it.
Wosiecki throws a push kick but Kirk slaps the foot to one side.
Kirk tries to counter with a takedown but Wosiecki is quick to defend against it.
Kirk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wosiecki throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kirk shoots in and drives through. Wosiecki sprawls well.
Wosiecki is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chadwick Kirk. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Wosiecki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kirk slips a jab and a cross from Wosiecki.
Kirk shoots in for a takedown but Wosiecki shows good takedown defense.
Wosiecki stalks Kirk and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kirk's face. Kirk staggers backwards, shaken.
Kirk fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Wosiecki closes the distance and pushes Kirk back into the cage.
Wosiecki tries to pull guard but Kirk forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Wosiecki pulls guard.
Wosiecki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kirk is controlling him. #T4#
Kirk cracks Wosiecki with a solid left hand.
Kirk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kirk lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kirk chips away with some ground and pound.
Kirk scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kirk lands a couple of elbows.
Kirk content to stall in guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kirk content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konrad Wosiecki dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Wosiecki cracks Kirk with an open hand slap.#CL2#
Kirk tries to keep at a distance but Wosiecki has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wosiecki tries to pull guard but Kirk holds him up against the cage and eventually Wosiecki drops back down to his feet.
Kirk tries to pull guard but Wosiecki won't allow it.
Wosiecki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kirk fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wosiecki.
Kirk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wosiecki.
#CL#
Kirk moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1#
Kirk goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wosiecki prevents it.
#TD#
Kirk has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Wosiecki clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES2#
Wosiecki manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Wosiecki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kirk is out of range.
Kirk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wosiecki paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Kirk tries to keep at a distance but Wosiecki has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Wosiecki gets control of Kirk's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wosiecki will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kirk postures up in Wosiecki's guard and throws a big left but Wosiecki blocks it.
Kirk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kirk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #ES2#
Wosiecki pushes Kirk off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wosiecki tries for a takedown but Kirk circles away easily
and Kirk counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Chadwick Kirk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konrad Wosiecki.
Kirk moves in looking to clinch but Wosiecki pushes him off.
Wosiecki misses with a low kick.
Wosiecki tries for a takedown but Kirk circles away easily
and Kirk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kirk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wosiecki swivels and escapes.#T3#
Wosiecki shoots in looking for a takedown but Kirk manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wosiecki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wosiecki is breathing heavily.
Wosiecki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kirk defends it nicely.
Wosiecki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kirk manages to avoid it.
As Wosiecki tries to get set, Kirk tries to push him back and clinch up but Wosiecki manages to avoid the attempt.#TD#
Kirk decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kirk thows a huge punch but Wosiecki dodges it nicely.
Kirk throwing shots but Wosiecki is blocking nicely.
Kirk 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.
Kirk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wosiecki's head.
Kirk controlling the pace.
Wosiecki manages to get to full guard.
#T4#
Kirk scoring with some ground and pound.
Wosiecki is looking to stand up but Kirk isn't so interested in that idea.
Kirk landing some decent shots from guard.
Wosiecki looking to control.
Wosiecki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kirk throws a strike but Wosiecki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Wosiecki wants to control from the top but Kirk keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konrad Wosiecki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kirk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wosiecki as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Wosiecki rushes Kirk and presses him up against the cage.
Wosiecki fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Kirk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kirk tries to clinch but Wosiecki is having none of it.
Kirk stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kirk wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirk tries to clinch but Wosiecki moves out of range.
Kirk fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Wosiecki takes the fight into the clinch.
Kirk wants a takedown but no success here.
#T1##TD#
Kirk pulls guard. #SUB2#
Wosiecki has gone for a leg lock! Kirk slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wosiecki's guard.#REVR#
Wosiecki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kirk stands up over Wosiecki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wosiecki wants to get back to his feet but Kirk is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kirk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kirk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kirk makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wosiecki being controlled here, momentarily.
Konrad Wosiecki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wosiecki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kirk.
Kirk wants to stand and escape but instead Wosiecki has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Wosiecki is looking to stand up but Kirk won't let him.
Wosiecki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wosiecki advances to half guard.
Wosiecki throws a strike but Kirk avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Wosiecki wants to stand and escape but instead Kirk has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Wosiecki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Kirk is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kirk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wosiecki wants to sweep but no luck.
Wosiecki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #ES2#
Wosiecki has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kirk is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Kirk changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wosiecki fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chadwick Kirk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wosiecki falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Kirk holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wosiecki jumps guard but Kirk turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T4##TD#
Kirk pulls guard effortlessly.
Wosiecki wants to stand and escape but instead Kirk has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Kirk stands up over Wosiecki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kirk is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kirk lands a couple of elbows.
Konrad Wosiecki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wosiecki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kirk.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kirk throws a big right hand that misses. #ES2#
Wosiecki has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kirk off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Chadwick Kirk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wosiecki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chadwick Kirk.
Well Wosiecki 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konrad Wosiecki!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Carpophorus has Kirk up against the cage in a clinch.
Kirk has Carpophorus pressed against the cage, preventing Carpophorus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Kirk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Carpophorus has closed the distance and engaged Kirk in a clinch.
Kirk is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Carpophorus content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kirk changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Carpophorus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Carpophorus lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carpophorus lands with a good body shot.
Carpophorus keeps the fight on the outside.
Carpophorus scores with a one two! Kirk had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Carpophorus connects with a body shot.#T1##CL2#
Carpophorus has closed the distance and engaged Kirk in a clinch.
Carpophorus is trying to break the clinch but Kirk has him pressed against the cage.
Carpophorus lands a body shot in the clinch.
Carpophorus wants to break free but Kirk has control.
Carpophorus tries to work over Kirk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Kirk jumps guard.
Kirk manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carpophorus manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Kirk drops back looking for a leg! Carpophorus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Carpophorus manages to kick Kirk off! Kirk jumps back into Carpophorus's guard. #SU#
Kirk decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T2#
Carpophorus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kirk fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chadwick Kirk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left and a right from Carpophorus both land. Nice combination.
Bestiarius Carpophorus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kirk tries to clinch there but Carpophorus circles away.
Carpophorus moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
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!
Carpophorus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carpophorus keeps the fight on the outside.
And Carpophorus tries to counter it with a takedown but Kirk pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Carpophorus digs a good hook to Kirk's body.
Carpophorus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Carpophorus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bestiarius Carpophorus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirk avoids the body shot from Carpophorus.
Carpophorus looks winded!
Carpophorus scores with a shot to the body.
#T3##CL2#
Carpophorus moves into the clinch.
Carpophorus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kirk is looking for a takedown.
Kirk keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carpophorus's efforts to push away.
Kirk changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Carpophorus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Carpophorus tries to circle away but Kirk has him pinned against the cage.
Carpophorus taking a breather. #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.#TD#
Kirk has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Carpophorus is trying to keep an underhook but Kirk manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kirk connects with a nice short shot to Carpophorus's temple.
Kirk 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.
Carpophorus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kirk.
Kirk slips a nice elbow through Carpophorus's hands, connecting with Carpophorus's forehead.
Kirk throwing shots but Carpophorus is blocking nicely.
Kirk throwing shots but Carpophorus is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Kirk.
Ground and pound from Kirk.
Still in half guard, Kirk seems content to control.
Carpophorus taking some punishment here, with Kirk in his half guard.
Carpophorus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kirk stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bestiarius Carpophorus dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Kirk rushes Carpophorus and presses him up against the cage.
Carpophorus is trying to push Kirk away but Kirk has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Kirk breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Kirk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Carpophorus can't break the clinch.
Carpophorus is trying to break free.#BC#
Kirk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carpophorus is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kirk rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carpophorus shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kirk eats them both and turns towards Carpophorus to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kirk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Carpophorus's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Carpophorus duly obliges.
Carpophorus is breathing heavily.#T1#
Carpophorus misses with a few strikes there.
Kirk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carpophorus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Carpophorus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2#
Carpophorus forces Kirk back against the cage and clinches.
Kirk keeps control of Carpophorus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Carpophorus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Kirk jumps into guard, dragging Carpophorus to the mat.
Kirk is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Kirk throwing shots but Carpophorus is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kirk scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kirk not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Carpophorus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Carpophorus taking some punishment here, with Kirk in his half guard.
Kirk slips a nice elbow through Carpophorus's hands, connecting with Carpophorus's forehead.
Kirk scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kirk keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kirk looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Carpophorus with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ground and pound from Kirk.
Kirk is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Kirk there.
Kirk scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kirk landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Ground and pound from Kirk.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Carpophorus can do anything to dispel that myth.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kirk in particular looking to stall.
Carpophorus has hold of Kirk's hands but Kirk slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kirk throwing shots but Carpophorus is blocking nicely.
Kirk seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kirk looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kirk lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kirk drops an elbow to the side of Carpophorus's head.
Kirk with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Kirk is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carpophorus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kirk. #T4#
Kirk scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kirk is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kirk throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chadwick Kirk dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Kirk shoots in for a takedown but Carpophorus shows good takedown defense.
Kirk tries to clinch up but Carpophorus circles away and keeps his distance.
Carpophorus looks to land a combination. Kirk sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Carpophorus's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Carpophorus duly obliges.
Kirk moves in looking to clinch but Carpophorus pushes him off.#CL#
Kirk drives through and clinches with Carpophorus against the cage.
Kirk displaying some good clinch control by pressing Carpophorus up against the cage.
Carpophorus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kirk has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Carpophorus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Carpophorus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kirk fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kirk stalling against the cage.
#T1#
Carpophorus is trying to force a seperation but Kirk has the dominant position.
Kirk is trying to drag Carpophorus to the mat but Carpophorus just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chadwick Kirk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kirk stalling.
#TD#
Kirk pulls guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kirk is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Kirk trying to control the position from guard on top but Carpophorus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kirk lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Kirk not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kirk is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SU#
Kirk stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kirk tries to clinch up but Carpophorus circles away and keeps his distance.
Kirk tries to clinch up.
Kirk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carpophorus.
Kirk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carpophorus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carpophorus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kirk appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kirk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Carpophorus gets tackled into the cage by Kirk. Kirk maintains the clinch. #T3##BC#
Kirk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carpophorus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kirk half committed to a counter leg kick.#TD#
Kirk shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Carpophorus manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Carpophorus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kirk is in close to Carpophorus's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Carpophorus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kirk.
Kirk landing with the ground and pound.
Kirk lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kirk stands up over Carpophorus, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kirk scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Kirk throwing strikes from guard but Carpophorus blocks nicely.
Carpophorus has momentary wrist control but Kirk slips an elbow through the middle.
Kirk postures up and lands a big shot to Carpophorus's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kirk's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kirk controls from within his opponent's guard.
Carpophorus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kirk landing with the ground and pound.
Kirk is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chadwick Kirk showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kirk 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chadwick Kirk!
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