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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Hope dives in for a single leg takedown but SpijkVier sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hope takes a swing at SpijkVier's ribcage but misses.
SpijkVier misses with a low kick.
As SpijkVier backs off Hope throws a huge counter combo but SpijkVier manages to avoid it all.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hope enables SpijkVier to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hope manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
SpijkVier tries to free his leg and advance position but Hope is retaining full guard.
SpijkVier seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
SpijkVier works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
SpijkVier is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hope sees it coming and defends easily.
SpijkVier tries to stand but can't do so whilst Hope controls his leg.
Hope manages to get to full guard.
SpijkVier 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.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hope is trying to control the position from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
SpijkVier is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
SpijkVier shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
SpijkVier controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
SpijkVier throwing strikes but missing.
SpijkVier engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Hope has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but SpijkVier can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roz SpijkVier dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Nice sprawl there from SpijkVier as Hope shoots in.#TD#
SpijkVier shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
SpijkVier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hope can do to turn this around?
SpijkVier seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
SpijkVier thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
SpijkVier keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hope tries to get to full guard but SpijkVier has control of the leg.
SpijkVier keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
SpijkVier seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#SUB#
SpijkVier is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hope defends it well.
SpijkVier wants to stand but Hope has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hope is trying hard to land a takedown here. SpijkVier sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hope has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Hope fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Roz SpijkVier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Hope.
Hope is breathing heavily.#TD#
SpijkVier looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hope!#T2#
Hope prevents SpijkVier from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on Hope's face as SpijkVier controls the position.
SpijkVier seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hope for as long as he can get away with.
Hope dodges the ground and pound from SpijkVier.#SUB#
SpijkVier is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hope knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
SpijkVier in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hope is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
SpijkVier tries to get to his feet but Hope is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with SpijkVier in his guard. #SUB2#
Hope is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and SpijkVier defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
SpijkVier is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roz SpijkVier dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
SpijkVier misses with a body kick.
Hope fails with a takedown attempt.
SpijkVier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hope misses with a low kick.
SpijkVier went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
SpijkVier defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hope.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
SpijkVier closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hope seems a little lost for a moment, as SpijkVier dominates the positioning.
You can see the frustration on Hope's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Roz SpijkVier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Hope takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
SpijkVier controlling from side mount.
Hope gets back to half guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
SpijkVier looks to land a strike but Hope avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hope is trying to keep SpijkVier in close.
SpijkVier throwing strikes from guard but Hope blocks nicely.
SpijkVier seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by SpijkVier. #T3#
SpijkVier wants to stand but Hope is controlling his arm.
SpijkVier is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hope will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hope is trying to control SpijkVier's posture but SpijkVier avoids it.
SpijkVier wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hope keeps working. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A lull in the action here as SpijkVier stalls from top position.
Hope is trying to get back to half guard.
SpijkVier is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hope will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
SpijkVier has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roz SpijkVier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well SpijkVier 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roz SpijkVier!
Billy Hope spoke after the fight, saying 'I made a mistake! lets go again!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Chibs. No joy for Hope on that attempt. #TD#
Chibs darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hope wants to control but Chibs is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hope is refusing to be controlled, as Chibs sits in half guard.
Hope is looking to control Chibs's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hope avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chibs slows the pace down in half guard.
Hope slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Hope has momentary wrist control but Chibs slips an elbow through the middle.
Hope utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hope looking to control.
Chibs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chibs sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hope is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Chibs working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hope not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chibs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hope can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chibs controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hope shoots in looking for a takedown. Chibs tries to sprawl out of it but Hope keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chibs manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Hope gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Chibs landing some decent shots from guard.
Hope trying to keep a closed guard but Chibs is proving a slippery customer.
Hope is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hope trying to control the position.
Chibs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chibs lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hope trying to control the position.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Chibs throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hope works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chibs is working Hope over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chibs postures up.
Chibs won't allow Hope to sweep him here.
Chibs throws a strike but Hope rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Chibs is adopting a defensive guard.
Chibs on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chibs tries to get out of the position.
Chibs looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hope puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Filip Chibs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Hope's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD#
Chibs closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Chibs lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chibs trying to control but Hope is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chibs showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chibs wants to control from the top but Hope keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hope looking to control.
#T1#
Hope has momentary wrist control but Chibs slips an elbow through the middle.
Hope keeping moving, preventing Chibs from controlling successfully.
Chibs is looking to work some ground and pound but Hope has wrist control.
Chibs seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hope tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chibs swivels and escapes.
Hope shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chibs but Chibs pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chibs seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hope fails to land the takedown.
Chibs tries to counter with a takedown but Hope is quick to defend against it.
Filip Chibs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Hope.#T2##TD#
Chibs drives through with a takedown into Hope's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Chibs landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Hope escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chibs gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chibs looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Hope trying to keep a closed guard but Chibs is proving a slippery customer.
Chibs is looking to work some ground and pound but Hope has wrist control.
Chibs lands a couple of digs.
Filip Chibs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hope is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chibs stands up over Hope, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Chibs throws a big elbow that misses.
Hope working a defensive guard here.
Chibs makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chibs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hope can do to turn this around?
Chibs scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chibs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chibs might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hope is trying to keep Chibs in close.
Hope wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Chibs postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hope is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Chibs, into his guard. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Filip Chibs dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Billy Hope's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD#
Chibs darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hope blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chibs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hope looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Chibs looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T1#
Chibs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chibs is taking a breather. Hope says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Chibs seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hope does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chibs stops Hope from getting back to his feet.
Hope 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.
Hope is looking to control Chibs's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hope avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Chibs seems to be looking for submissions.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Chibs 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chibs's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hope scores with a nice shot.#T3#
Chibs throws a big right hand that misses.
Hope wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Chibs drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hope manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chibs has Hope in his guard.#REVB#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hope trying to control but Chibs is working from the bottom. #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.
Hope pushes down on Chibs's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hope perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chibs is trying to get back to full guard.
Billy Hope has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Filip Chibs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chibs keeping control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Filip Chibs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chibs 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Filip Chibs!
Billy Hope was interviewed post fight and said 'I made a mistake! lets go again!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Hope misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Azzuri misses the target.
Hope fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Azzuri definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Azzuri pushes Hope up against the cage in a clinch.
Hope is pushing Azzuri up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hope can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Azzuri 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hope tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Azzuri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Azzuri drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hope sprawls and moves away.
Billy Hope seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Hope gets a takedown into half guard.
Azzuri wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Hope is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Azzuri doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hope.
Azzuri is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hope's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hope's back!#SUB#
Azzuri is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Azzuri controls the action.#SUB#
Azzuri is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Hope is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB#
Azzuri is persistently looking for the submission but Hope is defending it well.
#T2#
Azzuri is punishing Hope with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Azzuri is looking for the choke from the back position but Hope is controlling his hands well.
Hope tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Azzuri tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hope wants to hold on but Azzuri pushes him away.
Hope is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The referee warns Hope that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Billy Hope has been cut.
Azzuri controlling the position easily from mount.
Azzuri knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hope on the ground.
Hope is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Azzuri has control of Hope's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hope regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hope holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Azzuri tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Azzuri trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Azzuri raining down hammerfists from mount.#CUT#
That has opened up Billy Hope's cut even more.#T4#
Azzuri looking to ground and pound but Hope is blocking nicely.
Hope wants to control but Azzuri is having none of it.
Azzuri looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Azzuri looking for a guillotine from mount but Hope is having none of it.
Azzuri trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Azzuri throws some wild stikes that Hope manages to avoid easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Azzuri looking to control but Hope is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hope tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Azzuri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Hope's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Azzuri shoots in looking for a takedown. Hope tries to sprawl out of it but Azzuri keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hope manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Azzuri is looking to clinch.
Hope tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Azzuri defends well and Hope ends up having to push Azzuri into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Azzuri swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hope misses with a takedown attempt - Azzuri sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Azzuri was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Azzuri is looking to clinch but Hope is avoiding it.
Hope fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Azzuri avoids it really well and circles away.
Nathan Azzuri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Hope.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azzuri stuffs the takedown attempt from Hope. Hope gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Azzuri was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hope.#T1#
Azzuri lands with a cross. #CUT#
The cut above Billy Hope's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Azzuri blocks a jab.
Hope circles away from the clinch attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Hope 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT#
Billy Hope's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Billy Hope is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hope stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hope wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hope.
Azzuri throws a big counter combination but Hope scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hope is defended easily by Azzuri .#TD#
Hope gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T2#
Azzuri throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hope works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Azzuri controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Azzuri trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hope working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Azzuri .
Azzuri looking to pass the guard.
Azzuri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hope can do to turn this around?
Hope wants to stand but Azzuri is controlling the position.
Hope utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azzuri throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Azzuri trying to control but Hope is working from the bottom.
Azzuri trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hope is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Azzuri dives into side control.
Azzuri happy to just control the position for now.
Hope tries to buck Azzuri off but Azzuri is having none of it.
Azzuri has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Hope working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
Azzuri takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Hope just trying to survive but Azzuri is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hope rolls, trying to escape but Azzuri keeps control of the position.
Hope is trying to get back to his feet but Azzuri has full control of the position and if anything, Hope has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Azzuri landing with strikes.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Billy Hope's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nathan Azzuri !
Billy Hope spoke after the fight, saying 'I made a mistake! lets go again!'.
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