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Event:
LKO International FN1
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Belfort closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Belfort working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Belfort landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Belfort tries for a kimura but Spikes is defending well.
Spikes felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Belfort thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Belfort misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB#
Belfort is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Spikes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Spikes prevents Belfort from moving into mount. #SUB#
Belfort tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1##SUB#
Belfort goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Spikes rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Belfort's guard! Nice work there by Spikes!
Spikes wants to control from the top but Belfort keeps moving.
Belfort controls Spikes momentarily but Spikes frees himself. #SUB#
Belfort working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spikes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spikes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Spikes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Spikes wants to get up but he can't break Belfort's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Belfort throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
Belfort controlling the position.#SUB#
Spikes is sitting in close to Belfort's body. Belfort has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Spikes is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Spikes is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Belfort.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mike Belfort!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2016 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Spikes. #CL2#
Johnson gets a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Johnson.
Spikes is breathing heavily.
Johnson is struggling to control the position.
Spikes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
A bit of stalling here from Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Johnson.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Spikes's head. #T1#
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Spikes's head.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Johnson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johnson has Spikes pressed against the cage.
Johnson has Spikes pushed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#
Spikes is rocked!
Spikes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnson walks away with a smile on his face. Spikes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Oh Spikes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Spikes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Johnson clinches up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Johnson pushes Spikes against the cage. Johnson is working some dirty boxing. Johnson pushes off with a quick right hook! Spikes goes down! Spikes tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Johnson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andre Johnson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Spikes shoots and misses #CL#
and Hoodoo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hoodoo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Spikes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hoodoo is defending well.
Hoodoo lands an elbow that stopped Spikes in his tracks for a moment.
Spikes avoids the elbow strike from Hoodoo, against the cage.
#TD2#
Spikes gets control of Hoodoo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Spikes will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Spikes controls Hoodoo momentarily but Hoodoo frees himself.
Hoodoo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hoodoo wants to control from the top but Spikes keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Hoodoo stands up from Spikes's guard - Hoodoo perhaps looking for a knockout.
Spikes misses with a takedown #CL#
and Hoodoo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Henry Hoodoo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Spikes.#T1#
Spikes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hoodoo avoids it.
Hoodoo keeps control of Spikes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Spikes dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Spikes has had enough of the clinch but Hoodoo keeps him there for the moment.
Hoodoo lands a damaging elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Spikes is trying to pull guard but Hoodoo has him pressed against the cage.
Spikes looking for a takedown.
Hoodoo gets underhooks to prevent Spikes's takedown attempt.
Spikes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hoodoo is defending well for now.
Hoodoo lands an elbow that stopped Spikes in his tracks for a moment.
Hoodoo stalling the fight.
Hoodoo digs a right hand into Spikes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spikes's gas tank. #T2#
Spikes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hoodoo prevents it.
#BC#
Hoodoo breaks from the clinch.
Hoodoo works Spikes's body with a nice hook.
Spikes looks winded!
Hoodoo cracks Spikes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#
It looks like Brandon Spikes has been cut.
Hoodoo scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
Hoodoo forces Spikes back against the cage and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spikes tries to break free but Hoodoo pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Hoodoo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spikes tries to clinch up but Hoodoo circles away and keeps his distance.
As Spikes tries to get set, Hoodoo tries to push him back and clinch up but Spikes manages to avoid the attempt.
Spikes shoots for a double leg takedown but Hoodoo sprawls well. He's pushed Spikes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Hoodoo darts in and clinches Spikes up against the cage.#T3##BC#
Hoodoo breaks from the clinch.
Hoodoo lands a head shot.
Hoodoo scores with a sloppy right hand. Spikes should have avoided that one.
Spikes tries to get into range but Hoodoo steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Spikes! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Hoodoo scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henry Hoodoo!
A victorious Henry Hoodoo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Spikes.
Frankie Gold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gold lunges at Spikes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Spikes's hand.
Gold displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Spikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Spikes.
Gold swinging wildly here.
Gold throws a hook to the side of Spikes's head but Spikes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spikes darts in looking for a takedown but Gold gets double underhooks and turns Spikes into the cage.
Frankie Gold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Spikes.
Gold slaps away a takedown attempt from Spikes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gold misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1##CL2#
Spikes closes the distance and pushes Gold back into the cage.
Gold stops a takedown attempt from Spikes.
Spikes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gold looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Spikes leaning against his opponent.
Gold tries to break the clinch but Spikes is controlling the position.
Gold is trying to break the clinch but Spikes has him pressed against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Gold has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Gold has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Spikes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gold is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Spikes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gold misses with a double jab.
Gold throws a head kick but Spikes moves out of range.
Spikes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gold is fending him off so far but Spikes persists. Nope, Gold circles away and we're back to standing.#T2##TD2#
Spikes darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gold scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Spikes manages to mount him!
Spikes lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spikes controlling his opponent.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Spikes cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#T3##SUB2#
Spikes working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Gold turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Spikes off and cradles Gold's limp body as Spikes celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Brandon Spikes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Spikes has managed to clinch.
Taylor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spikes backwards. #TD2#
Spikes tightens his grip and picks Taylor up, before dumping him to the ground. Taylor manages to land in guard. #ES#
Taylor has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Spikes off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Spikes moves in looking to clinch but Taylor pushes him off.
Taylor looks to land a combination but Spikes avoids it well. #TD2#
Spikes scores with a takedown into Taylor's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor 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.
Taylor looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Spikes looking to sit in guard and control but Taylor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1##SUB2#
Spikes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Taylor passes into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Taylor working away.
Taylor controls the position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Taylor working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Spikes bucks up and tries to throw Taylor off but instead Taylor has got his back!
Spikes breaks Taylor's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Spikes throwing strikes but missing.
Taylor has control of Spikes's left arm, preventing Spikes from doing any damage. #T3#
Spikes has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Taylor is proving hard to escape from.
Spikes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Spikes preventing the sweep.
Taylor is controlling Spikes's posture.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Spikes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Spikes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taylor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Taylor has his hands on Spikes's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Spikes tries to clinch but Taylor is having none of it. #TD2#
Spikes feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spikes trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Spikes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Norbert Taylor will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
Spikes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SU2#
Spikes stands up from half guard. #TD2#
Spikes shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Taylor napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Spikes working the head with strikes.
Taylor sneaks back into half guard.
Spikes prevents Taylor from improving his position.#T1#
Taylor is looking to control Spikes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Taylor avoid being mounted?
Spikes throwing shots but Taylor is blocking nicely.
Spikes is looking to take a break and control but Taylor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Spikes prevents Taylor from improving his position.
Taylor keeping control of the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Taylor is looking to improve his position.
Taylor controlling the position well.
Spikes is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Spikes throws a strike but Taylor avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#SU2#
Spikes stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Spikes gets a takedown into half guard.
Spikes wants to take a breather but Taylor is having none of it. #T4#
Taylor keeping hold of Spikes's head, controlling as best he can.
Taylor is trying to stand.
Spikes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taylor keeps working.
Spikes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Spikes.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Taylor is refusing to be controlled, as Spikes sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Spikes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Taylor wants to clinch.
Spikes tries to counter with a clinch but Taylor shakes him off and moves away.
Spikes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Taylor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD2#
Spikes gets a double leg takedown into Taylor's guard.
Taylor might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Taylor wants to sweep here but Spikes controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spikes wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
Spikes passes into half guard. #T1#
Spikes is trying to control. Taylor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Spikes is looking to stall here but Taylor recovers full guard.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Spikes from controlling successfully.
Spikes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taylor swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Spikes from controlling successfully.
Taylor has Spikes pulled in close to control his posture.
Spikes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Spikes gets a takedown into half guard.
Spikes stalling. #T3#
Taylor is looking for a sweep. Spikes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Taylor is refusing to be controlled, as Spikes sits in half guard.
Taylor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Spikes is working away from the top position though.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Spikes thows a huge punch but Taylor dodges it nicely.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Spikes not doing much here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Spikes connects with the punch.#CUT2#
It looks like Norbert Taylor has been cut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Spikes gets a takedown into half guard.
Spikes stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Spikes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Spikes 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Spikes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Spikes moves into the clinch successfully.
Garza tries to break free but Spikes pushes him back against the cage.
Garza really is a fat lump.
Garza is trying to force a seperation but Spikes has the dominant position.
Garza is trying to break the clinch but Spikes is controlling him.
Spikes jumps guard but Garza stands there with Spikes around his waist. Spikes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Spikes pulls guard.
Garza is looking to work some ground and pound but Spikes has wrist control.
Garza postures up in Spikes's guard and throws a big left but Spikes blocks it.
Garza chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Spikes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Spikes is looking for a triangle but Garza pushes his legs off easily.
Garza throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Spikes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Spikes wants to sweep but no luck.
Spikes is still trying to improve position.
Garza content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Spikes trying to control the position.
Garza is looking to work some ground and pound but Spikes has wrist control.
Garza preventing the sweep.
Garza postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Garza throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Spikes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Spikes wants to control the position but Garza says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Spikes wants to get back to full guard.
Garza thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Garza prevents Spikes from improving his position.
Garza not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Spikes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Garza postures up.
Spikes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Garza is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Spikes throws a body kick that misses
and Garza counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Spikes instigates a clinch.
Garza trying to control the position but instead, Spikes has worked for underhooks and has pushed Garza into the cage.#BC2#
Spikes breaks from the clinch.
Spikes tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Spikes has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Garza jumps guard and drags Spikes to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T4##SU2#
Spikes stands up and waves to Garza to follow him. #CL2#
Spikes closes the distance and pushes Garza back into the cage.#BC#
Garza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spikes has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Garza looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Spikes!#ES2#
Spikes sneaks out the side door and pushes Garza away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brandon Spikes will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Garza shoots for a double leg takedown but Spikes sprawls well. He's pushed Garza's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Garza gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Spikes to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Garza is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Spikes dives into side control.
#REVR##SUB2#
Spikes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Spikes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garza gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Garza wants to improve his position but Spikes is controlling well.
#SU2#
Spikes stands up out of the half guard.
Spikes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Garza avoids it really well and circles away.
Spikes lands a nice hook to Garza's body. Garza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Horrible takedown attempt by Garza or perhaps it was just good defense by Spikes, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Spikes clinches with his opponent.
Garza wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Spikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Garza tries to break free but Spikes pushes him back against the cage.
Garza stops a takedown attempt from Spikes.
Spikes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cody Garza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Spikes.
Garza is trying to push Spikes away but Spikes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Spikes is trying to pull guard but Garza has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Spikes ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Spikes no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T3#
Spikes 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.
Spikes striking off his back but it's not causing Garza any problems.
Spikes wants to sweep here but Garza controlling him for the moment.
Garza throwing strikes but missing.
Garza throwing strikes but missing.
Spikes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Spikes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Garza passes into half guard.
Spikes is looking to improve his position.
Garza seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garza takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Garza throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Spikes pushes Garza off looking to stand but Garza dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Spikes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Garza fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Spikes pushes Garza up against the cage in a clinch.
Garza tries to break the clinch but Spikes is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garza has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Garza has had enough of the clinch but Spikes keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Garza successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Garza working for a triangle but Spikes defends it easily.
Spikes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Garza has an active guard here but Spikes has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Spikes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Garza has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Spikes controlling the pace.
Garza is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Spikes scores with a couple of nice shots.#CUT2#
It looks like Cody Garza has been cut.
Spikes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Spikes passes to full mount!
Garza tries to lock up and control but Spikes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Garza might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3##SUB2#
Spikes moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Garza has worked his arm free - good work by Garza!
Spikes controls the position from side control.
Garza wants to control but Spikes postures up.
Spikes is staying tight to Garza's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Spikes trying to control the action but Garza is working from the bottom.
Spikes is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Garza's shoulder. That is not cool.
Garza is not content to let Spikes control the position.
Spikes taking a breather here.
Cody Garza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brandon Spikes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spikes gets to mount! Garza was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Spikes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spikes 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Spikes!
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Spikes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fields pinned against the cage. Fields gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brandon Spikes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spikes throws a head kick that misses.
Spikes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fields doesn't seem bothered though.
Spikes shoots for a takedown but Fields saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fields tries to counter by clinching up but Spikes breaks away and moves out of range.
Fields has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#
It looks like Troy Fields has been cut.#CL2#
Fields tries to keep at a distance but Spikes has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fields swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fields is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Knees to the body from Spikes.
Fields is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Spikes is keeping busy.#T1#
Spikes wants a takedown but no success here.
Troy Fields has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Spikes.
Spikes stalling against the cage.
Fields can't get the takedown.
Fields tries to pull guard but Spikes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fields really is a fat lump.
Spikes can't get the takedown.
Spikes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD2#
Spikes turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Spikes manages to end up in side control.#SU2#
Spikes decides to stand up, so the ref orders Fields to his feet.
Fields is breathing heavily.
Spikes shoots in looking for a takedown but Fields manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Spikes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Spikes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fields tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Spikes is in Fields's guard.#T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fields is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fields throwing strikes from guard but Spikes blocks nicely.
Fields missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Spikes holds on and takes a little breather.
Fields knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Spikes on the ground.
Fields would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Spikes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Fields trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Spikes pushes a forearm under Fields's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Fields is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brandon Spikes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Strickland tries to keep at a distance but Spikes has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spikes. #TD2#
Spikes drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Strickland drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Spikes dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Strickland keeping full guard, as Spikes tries to pass.
Spikes stopping the sweep attempt from Strickland.
Strickland being controlled here, momentarily.
Spikes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spikes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Spikes won't allow Strickland to get back to his feet. #T1#
Spikes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SU2#
Spikes stands up from Strickland's guard - Spikes perhaps looking for a knockout.
Spikes shoots in but no luck this time.
Strickland displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Spikes.
Brandon Spikes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strickland defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Spikes.
Cletus Strickland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Spikes.
Strickland wants to clinch up but Spikes keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Spikes gets a clinch.
Strickland is trying to force a seperation but Spikes has the dominant position.#TD#
Strickland successfully pulls guard.
Strickland working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Spikes won't allow Strickland to get back to his feet.
Spikes wants to control from the top but Strickland keeps moving.
Strickland has momentary wrist control but Spikes slips an elbow through the middle.#ES#
Strickland is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Strickland is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spikes is defending well for now.
Strickland jumps guard but Spikes turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Strickland is trying to push Spikes away but Spikes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Strickland fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Strickland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strickland is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spikes is defending well for now.#TD2#
Spikes ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Spikes no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T3#
Strickland postures up in Spikes's guard and throws a big left but Spikes blocks it.
Spikes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Strickland is one step ahead there.
Spikes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Spikes working for a triangle but Strickland defends it easily.
Spikes has Strickland pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Strickland with a nice head shot there.
Strickland is looking to work some ground and pound but Spikes has wrist control.#SUB#
Strickland drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Spikes dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Strickland wants to stand but Spikes is controlling the position.
Strickland keeping moving, preventing Spikes from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strickland not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Spikes dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Spikes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Strickland's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Spikes tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Spikes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Spikes working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strickland misses with a strike from the bottom.#SU2#
Spikes has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Spikes dives in and scores a takedown into Strickland's guard.
Strickland is looking to stand back up but Spikes counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Strickland. #T1##REVR#
Strickland is trying to get back to full guard.
Spikes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Strickland with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Spikes is looking to pass Strickland's guard but actually Strickland recovers to full guard.
Spikes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Strickland has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Spikes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Strickland keeping moving, preventing Spikes from controlling successfully.
Spikes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Spikes preventing the sweep.
Strickland wants to control but Spikes passes easily into half guard.
Strickland wants to control but Spikes is keeping busy.
#T3#
Strickland is refusing to be controlled, as Spikes sits in half guard.
Spikes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Well, if Spikes is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Strickland is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Spikes stalling away here and it's allowed Strickland to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Spikes looking to pass the guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Strickland is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Strickland stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Strickland wants it to stay on the feet.
Strickland shoots in for a takedown but Spikes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Spikes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Strickland is fending him off so far but Spikes persists. Nope, Strickland circles away and we're back to standing.
Strickland changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Spikes misses with a takedown attempt - Strickland sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cletus Strickland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Spikes.
Spikes is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strickland fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Spikes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Strickland doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Spikes counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Spikes has Strickland up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Strickland manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SU2#
Spikes gets to his feet. Strickland looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Spikes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Strickland tries to avoid it but Spikes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Strickland to the ground. Strickland escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Spikes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Spikes wants it to stay on the feet.
Strickland on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT2#
It looks like Cletus Strickland has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Spikes closes the distance and clinches.
Spikes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strickland tries to pull guard but Spikes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cletus Strickland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spikes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Strickland to keep the fight standing.#T1#
Strickland is trying to pull guard but Spikes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Strickland fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spikes avoiding damage as Strickland throws knees to the body.
Strickland tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spikes's elbow. #TD2#
Spikes has picked Strickland up - he's going for a ride! Spikes dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Still in half guard, Spikes seems content to control.
Spikes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Still in half guard, Spikes seems content to control.
Spikes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Spikes is looking for a kimura but Strickland is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Spikes to get the leverage. #ES#
Strickland manages to escape and get back to his feet! #CL2#
Spikes rushes Strickland and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Spikes goes for a takedown attempt but Strickland pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spikes looks for a takedown but Strickland sprawls well.
Cletus Strickland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spikes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Strickland pinned against the cage. Strickland gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Spikes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Strickland shoots in for a takedown but Spikes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Strickland scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
Spikes throws Strickland to one side and escapes!#T3##CL2#
Spikes has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Spikes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Strickland shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Spikes tries to kick Strickland off in order to stand up. Strickland Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strickland throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Spikes trying to control but Strickland flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Strickland avoiding Spikes 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Spikes defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Strickland patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Spikes breaks Strickland's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Spikes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Strickland being controlled for a moment.
Cletus Strickland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brandon Spikes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Strickland wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Spikes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spikes 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Spikes!
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