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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2016 |
#R1# Viktor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. It looked like Morales was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Viktor.#TD2# Morales gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Viktor to score an easy takedown into full guard. Morales controls Viktor momentarily but Viktor frees himself. Morales preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Morales looking to hit a scissor sweep but Viktor is one step ahead there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Viktor slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2# Viktor drops back, looking for a kneebar! Morales looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Morales looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Morales! #REVR##T1# Morales avoids the strikes from the bottom by Viktor.#SU# Morales has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. No luck for Viktor with that takedown attempt. Morales shoots in looking for a takedown. Viktor tries to sprawl out of it but Morales keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Viktor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Viktor moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2# Morales tries to keep at a distance but Viktor has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2# Viktor controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD2# Viktor tightens his grip and picks Morales up, before dumping him to the ground. Morales manages to land in guard. #ES# Morales manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Viktor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#CL# Morales rushes Viktor and presses him up against the cage.#TD# Morales pulls guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2# Viktor gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL# Morales closes the distance and clinches. Morales can't get the takedown.
#TD# Morales pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB# Morales working for submissions but it's allowed Viktor to get to half guard.
Viktor is looking to take a break and control but Morales is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3# Morales is looking to control Viktor's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morales avoid being mounted? Morales controlling the position for now.#SUB2# Viktor is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Viktor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Morales wants to get back to full guard.#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. Viktor wants to stand up but Morales is controlling the position.
Morales wants to improve his position but Viktor is controlling well.
Viktor tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Morales. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Viktor is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Viktor looking to finish Morales with some ground and pound. This is bad for Morales! 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 Reyes Morales 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##CL2# Viktor has Morales up against the cage in a clinch.
#CUT2# It looks like Reyes Morales has been cut. Viktor has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Morales after a bit of a struggle. Viktor throws a knee to the head but misses.
Morales prevents the takedown attempt.
Morales has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Viktor avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Viktor keeps control of Morales as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Morales really is a fat lump.#BC2# Viktor manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Viktor takes the fight into the clinch. Knees in the clinch landing for Morales.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Morales takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC2# Viktor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Viktor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Morales counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Morales dips to his left and cracks Viktor with an uppercut! Viktor is breathing heavily.#TD2# Viktor scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES# Morales kicks Viktor off and gets back to his feet.#T1# Morales lands a jab to the head.
#TD2# Viktor is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Morales's half guard. Morales is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Viktor's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Viktor's back! Viktor is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Morales.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Morales loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Viktor hold on?
Morales is looking to control Viktor but Viktor is wriggling around and keeping busy. Morales really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Viktor. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB# Morales looking to break Viktor's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Viktor remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Morales will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# Morales avoiding Viktor 's attempts to control his hands. Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Morales.
#SUB# Viktor defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Viktor looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Viktor with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3# Viktor working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Viktor controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB# Morales is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Viktor is aware though and is defending well. Viktor sitting in guard here, content to control. Viktor won't allow Morales to sweep him here. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB# Morales is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Morales working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Viktor. Viktor with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Viktor slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Let's hope that Viktor has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Reyes Morales will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Reyes Morales's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Both fighters circling a little - Viktor finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Morales connects with a body shot that sends Viktor's belly button to the back. Viktor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL# Morales takes the fight into the clinch. Viktor wants a takedown.
#TD# Morales is trying to trip Viktor. He has hold of a leg but Viktor is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Morales persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Viktor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morales's guard. #REVB# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Viktor trying to control the position from guard on top but Morales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2# Viktor stands up from Morales's guard - Viktor perhaps looking for a knockout. #T1##CL2# Viktor moves into the clinch successfully.
Morales tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2# Viktor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Viktor clinches. Morales lands an elbow that stopped Viktor in his tracks for a moment. Morales taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Morales misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2# Viktor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2# Viktor scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Viktor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Viktor working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Morales is trying to work for a sweep but Viktor has mounted him!#T2# Viktor raining down shots from the mount! This has been an exciting period of action! The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Viktor cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Viktor landing punches. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Viktor cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Morales is trying to escape the mount.
Viktor lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#SUB2# Viktor looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Morales is in all sorts of trouble here.
Viktor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3# Morales is trying to stand up. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Viktor cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Viktor lands a heavy elbow. Viktor controlling from the full mount. #T4# Morales wants to control but Viktor is having none of it. Viktor cracks Morales with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Viktor landing punches. Viktor takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Viktor wants to control the pace but Morales is squirming around nicely. Kocsi Viktor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Reyes Morales is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2# Viktor with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that's the end of the fight! Kocsi Viktor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Morales 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28 Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:30 Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kocsi Viktor!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 06, 2016 |
#R1# Boggs throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Morales is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Boggs jabs at Morales's body. Boggs dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A cross from Boggs lands. Morales gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Morales walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL# Morales clinches up against the cage. Boggs is trying to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Boggs is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Morales has denied him. Boggs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Morales jumps guard but Boggs turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Morales is working for takedown but Boggs is calmly controlling the position for now. Morales misses with a short punch on the inside. Boggs is trying to break the clinch but Morales is controlling him.#T1# Morales misses with a body punch.
Morales wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reyes Morales. That's going to take a lot out of him. Boggs lands a nice uppercut. Morales tries for a takedown but Boggs manages to get underhooks.
Boggs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD# Morales lands a takedown into guard.
#SUB2# Boggs looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Morales is defending well. Boggs quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Morales has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Boggs celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Willy Boggs! Willy Boggs decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 01, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Seck clinches with his opponent.
Seck prevents a body shot from Morales. Morales really is a fat lump.#TD2# Seck jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Seck looking for a sweep. Not yet Seck, not yet. Seck is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Morales is controlling him. Morales postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Seck controlling Morales's posture. Morales knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Seck on the ground. Morales slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Morales is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Seck is trying to control the position but Morales postures up. Morales trying to control but Seck is working from the bottom. #T1# Seck tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL# Morales clinches with his opponent.
Morales prevents the takedown attempt.
Seck is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Seck wants a takedown but no success here.
Morales tries to pull guard but Seck forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Nice elbow from Seck. #CUT2# It looks like Reyes Morales has been cut.#TD2# Seck successfully pulls guard.
Morales working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Morales throws a big elbow that misses. #T2# Morales would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Seck not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morales throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Seck works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SU# Morales stands up and waves to Seck to follow him. Seck takes one on the button. The fight stays on the outside here - Morales looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Morales throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Seck is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Morales slaps away a takedown attempt from Seck, before circling back to the center of the mat. Reyes Morales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moussa Seck.#T3# A cross from Morales lands. Seck leaves Morales with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Morales shoots in for a takedown but Seck shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Seck shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Morales but Morales pushes him off and we're back to square one. Moussa Seck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Seck fails to land the takedown. Morales looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Seck dives in and grabs Morales's left leg, looking for a takedown. Morales pushes down on Seck's head and hops out. Morales shoots for a takedown but Seck saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T4# A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Seck. Seck looks winded! Morales tries to clinch up. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Seck!
Seck keeps the fight on the outside. As Morales backs off Seck throws a huge counter combo but Morales manages to avoid it all. Morales tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Seck paws at him with a jab and circles away. Nice takedown defense from Morales. No joy for Seck on that attempt. Seck shoots in looking for a takedown. Morales tries to sprawl out of it but Seck keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Morales manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD# Morales decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. 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 Reyes Morales will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Reyes Morales's cut. 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. #R2# Morales wants to clinch. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#CL2# Seck clinches up against the cage. Morales wants to stall.
#TD# Morales is trying to trip Seck. He has hold of a leg but Seck is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Morales persists though and gets the takedown into guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Seck wants to sweep here but Morales controlling him for the moment. Morales throwing strikes but missing. Seck lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Seck working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Morales's head. Seck stopping the sweep attempt from Morales.#SUB# Seck avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Seck slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Seck trying to control the position from guard on top but Morales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Seck chips away with some ground and pound.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Seck chips away with some ground and pound. Seck works over Morales with some ground and pound from guard. Seck working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Morales's head. Seck is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Seck pushing down on Morales's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Morales is staying active underneath Seck, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Seck lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Seck perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3# Morales wants to improve his position but Seck is controlling well.
Seck content to control rather than advance. Morales might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Seck winds up and cracks Morales with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2# Seck is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Morales defends it well. Morales trying to control here.
Morales is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Morales is refusing to be controlled, as Seck sits in half guard. Seck slips a nice elbow through Morales's hands, connecting with Morales's forehead. Seck performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Seck looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Morales looking for submissions off his back. Seck passes to side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moussa Seck showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Reyes Morales's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3##CL2# Seck instigates a clinch. Seck works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#TD# Morales has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Seck regains guard immediately. #ES2# Seck has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Morales is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD2# Seck pulls Morales into guard.
Seck trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Seck is on top in guard.
#REVB# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB# Morales isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Seck stacks Morales on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Seck! Moussa Seck has got the better of the ground game so far. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Seck trying to control the position but Morales is working away. #T1# Seck landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Morales gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! BOOM! Seck connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Seck has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Morales taking shots to the head. Seck with the ground and pound from mount. #T2# Seck tries to control but Morales wriggling away. #SUB2# Seck looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Morales tries to get back to half guard but can't. Seck sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Morales is squirming around, avoiding Seck's attempts to control the action. Seck raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC2# Morales is rocked!#T3# Morales takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Seck's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moussa Seck!
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Event:
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Date: Jun 28, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Sow throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Morales tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sow is in Morales's guard. Sow wants to pass the guard but Morales is keeping the position. Sow working some strikes from top position. Morales keeping full guard, as Sow tries to pass. Sow working some strikes from top position. Sow wants to control from the top but Morales keeps moving. #SU2# Sow decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Morales, up you get! #TD2# Sow shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Morales napping and manages to drive through into side control! Morales is letting Sow control him for a moment. Sow scores with punches from side control. #T1# Sow tries to advance to mount but can't. Sow working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Sow tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sow has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Morales is looking for a sweep. Sow is looking to take a break and control but Morales is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Sow tries to move to mount but Morales blocks the move with his legs. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Morales regains half guard.#SUB2# Sow is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Morales has managed to free his arm - good work. Morales is refusing to be controlled, as Sow sits in half guard. Morales is looking to control Sow's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morales avoid being mounted?#SU2# Sow stands up and beckons Morales to join him on the feet. Sow shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Morales but Morales pushes him off and we're back to square one. Morales displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sow. Sow looks winded!#T3# Morales moves in looking to clinch but Sow pushes him off. Sow dives in for a single leg takedown but Morales sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Reyes Morales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amare Sow.#CL# Morales moves into the clinch.#TD# Sow is fighting off a takedown attempt but Morales is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sow to the mat. Sow regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Morales postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Morales chips away with some ground and pound. Morales trying to control the position from guard on top but Sow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU# Morales decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Sow tries for a takedown but Morales circles away easily#CL# and Morales counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Morales. Morales wants a takedown but no success here.
#T4# Morales drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Morales changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sow fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL# Morales clinches. Morales wants a takedown but no success here.
Morales wants a takedown but no success here.
Morales is pressed up against the cage. Sow has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Morales down to the mat. Morales avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Morales stuffs the takedown. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Morales scores with a jab to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Morales tries to clinch up but Sow circles away and keeps his distance. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sow is defended easily by Morales. 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 Reyes Morales 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# Morales's corner calls for a 1-2. Morales obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD2# Sow shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Morales manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Morales utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2# Sow is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Morales is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Morales has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2# Sow working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morales doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morales manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Morales stops Sow from standing up. Sow is breathing heavily.#T1# Sow keeping moving, preventing Morales from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Sow is looking for a triangle but Morales pushes his legs off easily.
Morales makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Morales postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Sow keeping moving, preventing Morales from controlling successfully. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Sow is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SU# Morales stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2# Sow fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Morales to the ground. Sow is now in Morales's guard. Morales really is a fat lump.#SUB# Sow got a little sloppy there for a moment and Morales has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sow has managed to get both his arms back between Morales's legs - danger averted.#T2# Morales bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sow's guard. #REVR# Morales might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Morales chips away with some ground and pound. Sow is trying to control the position but Morales postures up. Morales connects with a couple of short punches. Morales stands up over Sow, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2# Morales got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sow has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Morales has managed to get both his arms back between Sow's legs - danger averted.#SUB2# Sow is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Morales is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3# Morales scoring with some ground and pound. Morales working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SU# Morales gets to his feet - Sow follows without any prompting. Morales defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sow. Morales will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Morales thows a body kick. Sow tries to catch it but that hurt him. Sow avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sow fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Sow stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sow wants it to stay on the feet.#T4# Morales tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sow paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2# Sow changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Morales looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2# Sow looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2# Sow thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Sow scoring with punches from side control. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Sow trying to control the position but Morales is working away. Sow is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reyes Morales dominated that second round. 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. This is the final round! #R3# Morales tries to clinch there but Sow circles away.
#TD2# Sow shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sow showed some decent athleticism there. Sow thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Morales's head. Morales trying to control here.
Morales is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Sow is looking for a kimura here.
Sow moves into full mount! Morales won't be happy about that! Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Sow scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Morales?
Morales keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2# Sow goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Morales is on top in guard.
Morales trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sow can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2# Sow escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Morales gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2# Morales is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Sow has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Morales is looking to defend but Sow has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Morales! Sow pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Morales taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Amare Sow!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Green drives through and clinches with Morales against the cage.
Morales has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Green avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Morales keeps control of Green as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Green wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Morales lands a knee to the body.
#TD2# Green pulls guard effortlessly. Morales has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Morales postures up.
Morales lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Morales knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Green on the ground.#SUB2# Morales avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Green wants to sweep but no luck. Morales throwing strikes but missing. Morales might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2# Green is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Green on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2# Green escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1# Green fails to land the takedown. Green with a lazy takedown attempt and Morales counters with a two punch combo. Green swinging wildly here.
Green lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Morales circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2# Green gets in close and instigates a clinch. Morales is looking for a takedown.#BC2# Green's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Green throws a right and a left that Morales avoids nicely. Morales throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Despite the aggression on Green's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Green throws a series of punches but Morales avoids them all with ease. Green misses with a combination
#TD# and Morales counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2# Green throws Morales to one side and escapes!#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Green lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Green.#CUT2# It looks like Reyes Morales has been cut. Green throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Green tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Morales swivels and escapes. Reyes Morales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Green. Green looks winded! Morales throws a head kick that misses. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Morales is defended easily by Green. Morales throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Green is looking for the big counter here. Green scores with the left hand. Morales knows he should have avoided that one. Paul Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Green throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2# Green forces Morales back against the cage and clinches. Morales misses with a body punch.
#T3##BC2# Green breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morales gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Morales tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Green is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Morales buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Morales!! Morales is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Green throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Green!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1# Left hook, right uppercut from Frank Jr. #CUT2# It looks like Reyes Morales has been cut. Frank Jr misses with a double jab.
Frank Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD# and Morales decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Frank Jr's guard. Morales is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Morales could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Frank Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Morales controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU# Morales stands up and waves to Frank Jr to follow him. Frank Jr misses with a wild combination.
#T1# Morales takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Frank Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD# Morales manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Frank Jr on his heels. He'll look to pass Frank Jr's guard now, I'm sure. Morales slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Morales throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB# Morales drops back looking for a leg! Frank Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Frank Jr manages to kick Morales off! Morales jumps back into Frank Jr's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Morales connects with a couple of short punches. Morales controlling from the top position. Morales works over Frank Jr with some ground and pound from guard.#T2# Morales stops Frank Jr from standing up. Morales content to stall in guard here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Frank Jr is wriggling around but Morales manages to pass to half guard.
Morales prevents Frank Jr from standing back up.
#SU# Morales gets to his feet - back to striking we go! Frank Jr rushes Morales and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Morales is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Frank Jr piles on the pressure and Morales crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darius Frank Jr!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2016 |
#R1# Gatt throws a head kick but Morales moves out of range.
Morales is looking to counter with a body kick.#CL# Morales closes the distance and pushes Gatt back into the cage. Gatt goes for a takedown in the clinch but Morales prevents it.
#TD# Morales ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Morales no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Gatt sitting in guard, not really doing much. Gatt trying to control but Morales is working from the bottom. Morales preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Morales wants to hit a switch here but Gatt passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Morales there! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Morales is in all sorts of trouble here.
Morales knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gatt on the ground. Morales takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Gatt looking to control and managing it successfully. Morales really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T1# Gatt lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Morales hang on? Morales really is a fat lump.#SUB2# Gatt has control of Morales's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Morales regains control of the situation pretty easily.
My spies in NYC Alpha (Conditioning and Sparring Gym) inform me that Gatt has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2# Gatt jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Morales manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2# Gatt is trying to get an arm triangle but Morales is defending well. You can see the frustration on Morales's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2# Morales tries to escape back to his feet but Gatt has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Morales's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Morales is tapping! Gatt saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jordan Gatt! Jordan Gatt decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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