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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Keller works Giles's body with a nice hook.
Keller misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Giles counters with a takedown into side control.
Keller struggling a bit here.
Keller tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Keller can't escape the position.
Giles controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Giles is working for a guillotine from mount but Keller frees his head quite easily.
Keller is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T1#
Giles in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Keller slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Keller is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Giles is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Keller sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Giles prevents Keller from improving his position.
Keller is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Keller tries to get to full guard but Giles has control of the leg.
Keller slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SU#
Giles decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Keller, up you get!
Keller misses with a hook. Giles ducked under it nicely.
Giles misses with an attempted mid kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Keller scores with a four punch combination!
Giles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Keller is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3#
A jab from Keller does it's job there.
Giles takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Keller!
Giles scores with a head kick. Keller tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL2#
Keller moves into range and clinches up with Giles.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Giles as Keller tries to tie him up.
Keller is trying to maintain a safe position but Giles gets an underhook and turns Keller into the cage.
Keller 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 Giles has denied him.#TD2#
Keller is trying to trip Giles. He has hold of a leg but Giles is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Keller persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#T4##ES#
Giles manages to escape and get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Giles shoots in looking for a takedown. Keller tries to sprawl out of it but Giles keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Keller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Keller unleashes a big counter combination but Giles bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Keller lands with a straight right. Giles didn't see that one coming.
Giles shoots for a takedown but Keller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Keller works Giles's body with a nice hook.
Giles misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shane Keller will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A shot to the liver by Keller. Beautiful body shot.
Shane Keller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Keller throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Giles counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Keller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SU#
Giles decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
No joy there for Keller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Giles half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Keller has managed to clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Giles decides to pull guard.
Keller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Keller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Keller looking to sit in guard and control but Giles gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Giles has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Keller is proving hard to escape from.
Giles trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keller is trying to control the position but Giles postures up.
Keller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Giles manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Keller trying to control the position from guard on top but Giles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Giles trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Giles keeping moving, preventing Keller from controlling successfully.
Keller looking to sit in guard and control but Giles gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Giles 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.
Giles's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Keller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Giles wants to stand but Keller has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Giles postures up.
Keller wants to sweep here but Giles controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Keller shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Giles napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Giles throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T4##TD2#
Keller shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Giles manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Keller has gone for a leg lock! Giles slips out almost immediately though and dives into Keller's guard.#REVR#
Giles showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SU#
Giles gets to his feet - Keller follows without any prompting.
Giles with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Keller to score with a decent uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
German Giles dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Giles moves into range and clinches up with Keller.
Giles throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Keller blocks it with crossed arms.
Keller is looking to break free of the clinch but Giles has double underhooks. #TD#
Giles has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Keller uses from the top position.
Keller wants to control from the top but Giles keeps moving.
Keller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keller wants to control from the top but Giles keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Keller postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Giles is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Keller, into his guard. #REVR#
Giles wants to get up but he can't break Keller's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Keller is trying to keep Giles in close.
#SUB2#
Keller had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Giles defends it easily.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Keller is trying to control the position but Giles postures up.
Giles sitting in guard here, content to control.
Giles seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Keller for as long as he can get away with.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Keller is trying to control the position but Giles postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Keller throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Giles counters by clinching up.
Keller has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Giles jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Keller walks away with a smile on his face. Giles gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T3##TD#
Giles 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.
Giles tries to stand but Keller is controlling from the bottom.
Giles 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.
Keller working a defensive guard here.
Giles is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4##SUB2#
Giles avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Keller tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU#
Giles stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Giles takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Giles takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Giles fails with the takedown
and Keller counters with a one-two to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Giles shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
And that's the end of the fight!
German Giles showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Giles 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... German Giles!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Giles shoots in for a takedown but Kelley shows good takedown defense.
Kelley tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Kelley closes the distance and pushes Giles back into the cage.#TD2#
Kelley has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Giles regains guard immediately.
Kelley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Giles wants to get back to his feet but Kelley is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelley trying to control the position from guard on top but Giles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Giles pulls Kelley in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Kelley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Let's hope that Kelley 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.
Kelley trying to control but Giles is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Giles being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Giles closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kelley's guard.
Kelley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Giles's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kelley wants to stand up but Giles is controlling him.
Kelley trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T3#
Kelley working a defensive guard but Giles passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Giles is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kelley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Giles. #SUB2#
Kelley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kelley wants to control but Giles is keeping busy.
Kelley gets full guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Giles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kelley working a defensive guard here.
#SU#
Giles gets to his feet - Kelley follows without any prompting.
Giles shoots in looking for a takedown but Kelley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Giles's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Kelley pushes Giles up against the cage in a clinch.
Giles is trying to pull guard but Kelley turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for German Giles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Giles fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kelley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kelley is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Giles is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wizard Kelley dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kelley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Giles counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kelley trying to control from the bottom.
Kelley slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kelley has Giles pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Giles drops back looking for a leg! Kelley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kelley manages to kick Giles off! Giles jumps back into Kelley's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giles postures up.
#T1#
Giles controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Giles prevents Kelley from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kelley throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kelley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Giles shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Giles thumps Kelley with a low kick.
Giles throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kelley feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Kelley bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Giles manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kelley's best efforts.#T2#
Giles blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kelley.
Kelley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Giles defending well though.
Kelley content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Kelley postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Giles to stand up. #TD2#
Kelley gets a double leg takedown into Giles's guard.
Kelley is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Giles is on top in guard.
#REVR##T3#
Kelley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Giles sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kelley's guard.
Kelley wants to get back to full guard but Giles has mounted him!
Kelley throwing hammer fists to the chest of Giles. What's that going to do exactly?
Kelley throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Kelley wants to control but Giles is having none of it.
Giles tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Giles cracks Kelley with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kelley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T4##SU#
Giles get's back to his feet.
Kelley scores with a head kick. Giles tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#TD2#
Giles gets caught flat footed, as Kelley shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Giles uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kelley stuffs the takedown attempt from Giles. Giles gets slowly back to his feet.
Giles shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kelley pinned against the cage. Kelley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
German Giles dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Kelley closes the distance and pushes Giles back into the cage.#TD2#
Kelley decides to pull guard.
Kelley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Giles cracks Kelley with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelley keeping moving, preventing Giles from controlling successfully.
Kelley controls Giles momentarily but Giles frees himself.
Giles not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Kelley is trying to keep Giles in close.
Kelley might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Giles haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Giles not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Kelley closes the distance and clinches.
Giles wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kelley has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Kelley jumps into guard, dragging Giles to the mat.
#T2#
Giles wants to pass the guard but Kelley is keeping the position.
Giles preventing the sweep.
Giles might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kelley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SU#
Giles gets to his feet - Kelley follows without any prompting. #CL#
Giles has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Kelley breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Kelley rushes Giles and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Kelley manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Kelley scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Giles gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3#
Kelley tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Giles.
Giles is concentrating on defense, preventing Kelley from advancing position.
Giles slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kelley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Giles has control of Kelley's left arm, preventing Kelley from doing any damage.
Kelley stopping the sweep attempt from Giles.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#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.
Giles is working hard here to advance position.
Kelley trying to control but Giles is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kelley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Kelley closes the distance and clinches.
Kelley is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Giles is keeping busy.
Kelley is trying to push Giles away but Giles has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Kelley breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wizard Kelley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kelley 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wizard Kelley!
During a confident post fight interview, Wizard Kelley thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 19, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Thibodeau throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Giles tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Thibodeau is in Giles's guard.
Giles striking off his back but it's not causing Thibodeau any problems. #SU2#
Thibodeau stands and steps away. Giles gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Thibodeau fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Giles sprawls well initially but Thibodeau persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Giles moves into full guard.
Giles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thibodeau looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Giles controls Thibodeau momentarily but Thibodeau frees himself. #T1##SU2#
Thibodeau decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Giles, up you get!
Thibodeau lunges at Giles with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Giles's hand. #TD2#
Thibodeau scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Thibodeau sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Giles defending well though.
Thibodeau is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Thibodeau is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Giles has managed to free his arm - good work.
Giles avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thibodeau. #T2#
Thibodeau perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Thibodeau sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Giles defending well though.
Giles keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thibodeau throwing shots but Giles is blocking nicely.
Thibodeau tries to pass the half guard into mount. Giles knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Thibodeau wants to take a breather but Giles is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Thibodeau shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Giles manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T3#
Thibodeau wants to control from the top but Giles keeps moving.
Thibodeau stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Giles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Giles wants to stand and escape but Thibodeau is having none of it.
Thibodeau pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Giles is keeping the position for now.
Thibodeau trying to control the position from guard on top but Giles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Thibodeau sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Giles keeping moving, preventing Thibodeau from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Thibodeau gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Giles to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thibodeau preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roland Thibodeau dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Thibodeau changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Giles looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Roland Thibodeau has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thibodeau misses with the ground and pound.
Thibodeau is looking to take a break and control but Giles is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thibodeau sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Giles is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Thibodeau is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Giles will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giles prevents Thibodeau from moving into mount.
Thibodeau slows the pace down. #T1#
Thibodeau trying to control the position but Giles is working away.
Thibodeau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Giles defending against the ground and pound. #SU2#
Thibodeau stands up.
Thibodeau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Thibodeau clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Thibodeau pulls guard.
Thibodeau wants to get back to his feet but Giles is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Thibodeau tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Giles wants to control from the top but Thibodeau keeps moving.
Giles wants to stand but Thibodeau is controlling his posture from full guard.
Thibodeau is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Thibodeau keeping moving, preventing Giles from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3#
Giles 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 ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Giles gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Thibodeau to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Giles pushes Thibodeau off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Roland Thibodeau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Thibodeau drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Giles is wriggling around but Thibodeau manages to pass to half guard.
#T4##REVR#
Thibodeau has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Giles works to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Giles is looking to stand back up but Thibodeau counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Giles.
Giles is not content to let Thibodeau control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Giles is trying to maintain the position but Thibodeau is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roland Thibodeau 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD2#
Thibodeau shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Thibodeau was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Giles throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD2#
Thibodeau drives through with a takedown into Giles's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Thibodeau tries to free his leg and advance position but Giles is retaining full guard.
Thibodeau must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Giles looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thibodeau is one step ahead there.
Thibodeau has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Giles is proving hard to escape from. #T1#
Giles is trying to keep Thibodeau in close.
#SU2#
Thibodeau decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Giles misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Thibodeau clinches up against the cage.
Thibodeau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Giles keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thibodeau's efforts to push away.
Thibodeau wants to break free but Giles has control.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#BC#
Giles manages to break the clinch.
Thibodeau tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Giles clinches. #TD2#
Thibodeau is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Giles can't fight it off and eventually Thibodeau manages to take the fight to the floor. Giles looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Thibodeau showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Giles keeping moving, preventing Thibodeau from controlling successfully. #T3#
Thibodeau throwing strikes but missing.
Giles might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Giles trying to control the position.
Thibodeau trying to control but Giles is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Thibodeau stands up from Giles's guard - Thibodeau perhaps looking for a knockout. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Giles misses with a low kick as Thibodeau jumps back.
Giles tries to close the distance and clinch but Thibodeau swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Thibodeau closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Thibodeau wants to control but Giles is keeping him busy.
Giles struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thibodeau taking a break here but Giles is having none of it and regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roland Thibodeau.
Well Thibodeau 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roland Thibodeau!
Roland Thibodeau 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: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Mullend tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Giles clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Mullend pulls guard. #SU#
Giles gets to his feet. Mullend looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Mullend lands a head kick. Giles smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #ROC2#
Giles is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like German Giles has been cut.
Mullend misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Mullend gets the takedown into side control.
Oh Giles is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SU2#
Mullend decides to stand back up. Mullend steps back and let's Giles get back to his feet.
Giles seems to have got his legs back now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Giles gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Mullend's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mullend tries a head kick but it misses.
Mullend lands a right hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Giles misses #CL2#
and Mullend moves into the clinch.
Giles looking to throw knees to the head but Mullend is blocking nicely.
#T1#
Giles tries to break the clinch but Mullend is controlling the position. #TD#
Giles pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Giles wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mullend looking to sit in guard and control but Giles gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Mullend looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Giles is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2##SU#
Giles stands up and waves to Mullend to follow him.
Mullend lands a nice looking body shot.
Curt Mullend seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Giles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mullend tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Mullend drives through with a takedown into Giles's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Giles wants to stand but Mullend is controlling the position.
Mullend would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Giles is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mullend is controlling him. #T3#
Mullend wanted to stand there but Giles had control of the position.
Mullend looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Giles lands some strikes from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Giles throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Giles blocks a head kick by Mullend.
#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.
A head kick by Mullend misses #CL#
and Giles counters by moving into the clinch.
Giles tries to circle away but Mullend has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Giles breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Mullend moves into the clinch.
Giles with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#TD#
Giles drags the fight down to the ground.
Mullend controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mullend postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Curt Mullend will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on German Giles's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Mullend tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mullend stuns Giles with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A head kick misses from Mullend.
Mullend misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mullend tries a head kick but it misses.
Mullend misses with a jab, cross combination.
Giles changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Giles gets tackled into the cage by Mullend. Mullend maintains the clinch.
Giles is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Mullend manages to break the clinch.
Giles misses with a wild body shot.
Mullend digs a good body shot into Giles's ribs.#CL2#
Mullend rushes Giles and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Mullend is trying to break free.
Giles is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Giles tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mullend smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Mullend moves into the clinch.
Giles tries to pull guard but Mullend forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for German Giles. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Mullend pulls guard effortlessly. #T2#
Mullend is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Giles is controlling him. #SUB2#
Mullend working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Giles has passed into half guard!
Mullend is trying to maintain the position but Giles is very close to passing his half guard.
Mullend has a hand on Giles's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Giles takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Giles scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Giles postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mullend looks a forlorn figure.
#T3##SUB#
Giles working for a submission but Mullend is keeping him at bay. #SU#
Giles get's back to his feet.
A clash of legs there as Mullend blocks the low kick.
Curt Mullend seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Giles blocks a head kick by Mullend.
Mullend blocks a head kick by Giles.
#CL2#
Mullend moves into the clinch.
Mullend pushes off an throws an elbow but Giles leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Giles fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T4#
Mullend lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Giles backwards.
Giles wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Giles tries to break free but Mullend pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Mullend manages to break the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Giles.
Mullend has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Giles fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mullend to the ground. Giles is now in Mullend's guard.
Giles slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Giles's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curt Mullend showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on German Giles'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mullend throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Mullend drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mullend controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Giles trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
German Giles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mullend has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Giles is proving hard to escape from.
Giles working a defensive guard here.
Mullend has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Giles is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Giles scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Mullend throws a head kick but Giles moves out of range.
Giles throws a quick counter head kick but Mullend was just out of range.
Mullend pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Mullend looks to move away, Giles throws a big counter combo but Mullend just gets out of the way.
Mullend takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
A head kick misses from Mullend.
As Mullend tries to get set, Giles tries to push him back and clinch up but Mullend manages to avoid the attempt.
A head kick misses from Mullend.
Giles throws a quick counter head kick but Mullend was just out of range.
Giles takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mullend throws a head kick but Giles moves out of range.
Giles tries to counter by clinching up but Mullend breaks away and moves out of range.
Giles closes the distance and clinches up with Mullend, looking for a takedown. Giles pushes Mullend against the cage but Mullend circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Giles is looking to clinch. #CL#
Giles instigates a clinch.
Giles blocks an uppercut.
Giles is trying to break the clinch but Mullend is controlling him.#BC2#
Mullend escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Mullend misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Giles wants to land a leg kick but Mullend is out of range.
Mullend tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD#
Giles manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mullend on his heels. He'll look to pass Mullend's guard now, I'm sure.
Mullend wants to get back to his feet but Giles passes into half guard.
#REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Giles sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Giles is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mullend sees it coming and defends easily.
Giles is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Giles lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Giles is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mullend doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Giles.
Giles slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mullend is trying to stand.
Mullend tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Giles manages to move to mount!
#SUB#
Giles has control of Mullend's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Mullend regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Giles controlling the pace for now.
Curt Mullend is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mullend can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mullend is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to German Giles.
I think Mullend 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Curt Mullend!
A very excited looking Curt Mullend rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Carruthers takes the fight into the clinch.
Carruthers lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like German Giles has been cut.
Carruthers stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Carruthers connects with a nasty looking knee right to Giles's face.
Giles wants to get back to striking at distance but Carruthers won't allow it.
Carruthers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carruthers is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Carruthers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Giles has closed the distance and engaged Carruthers in a clinch.
#T1#
Carruthers is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Giles is keeping busy.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Carruthers prevents Giles from breaking the clinch.
Giles tries to score a body lock takedown but Carruthers shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Carruthers throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Giles tries a knee to the head but Carruthers blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Carruthers unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Giles will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Carruthers up against the cage.#T2#
Carruthers unloads a knee to the mid-section. Giles lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Carruthers missing with knees to the body.
Carruthers effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Carruthers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carruthers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Giles tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Carruthers manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
Carruthers moves into range and clinches up with Giles.#TD#
Giles gets control of Carruthers's arms and successfully pulls guard. Giles will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Carruthers is looking to stand up but Giles won't let him.
Giles managing to control the position.
Carruthers wants to stand and escape but instead Giles has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Carruthers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Giles. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
Giles gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Giles gets tackled into the cage by Carruthers. Carruthers maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Carruthers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Carruthers moves into range and clinches up with Giles.#T4#
Giles blocking some punches.
#TD#
Giles lands a takedown into guard.
Carruthers is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Carruthers is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Giles controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Giles is standing up over Carruthers. Carruthers looks to escape but Giles dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deon Carruthers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on German Giles's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Giles gets tackled into the cage by Carruthers. Carruthers maintains the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Giles as Carruthers tries to tie him up.
Carruthers can't find room to land a body shot as Giles controls the action.
Carruthers throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Carruthers misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giles is trying to pull guard but Carruthers turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Carruthers wants to stall.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Carruthers takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T1#
Giles looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from Carruthers fails to land. #TD#
Giles drags the fight down to the ground.
Giles trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Giles doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Giles has a closed guard, preventing Carruthers from standing up. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Giles has his hands on Carruthers's head, controlling the position.
Giles has a closed guard, preventing Carruthers from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Carruthers punishes Giles's body with a nice straight punch.#T3##CL2#
Carruthers instigates a clinch.
Carruthers tries to circle away but Giles has him pinned against the cage.
Carruthers tries to stall but Giles uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#TD#
Giles manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Giles thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carruthers wants to stand and escape but instead Giles has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Carruthers wants to stand but Giles is controlling the position.
Giles 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. #T4#
Giles is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Giles lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Carruthers wants to get back to his feet but Giles is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Giles controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU#
Giles stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Giles looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
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 German Giles will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on German Giles's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Carruthers moves into the clinch.
Giles tries to pull guard but Carruthers holds him up against the cage and eventually Giles drops back down to his feet.
Giles jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Carruthers walks away with a smile on his face. Giles gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Carruthers has managed to clinch.
Carruthers is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carruthers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Deon Carruthers seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD#
Giles manages to pull guard.
#T1#
Carruthers wants to stand and escape but instead Giles has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Giles is standing up over Carruthers. Carruthers looks to escape but Giles dives into side control.
Giles working the head and body with strikes.
Carruthers is letting Giles control him for a moment. #SUB#
Giles wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Carruthers, who protects the arm well. #SU#
Giles stands up. #T2##CL2#
Carruthers darts in and clinches Giles up against the cage.#BC2#
Carruthers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Carruthers pushes Giles up against the cage in a clinch.
Giles is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Giles wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Giles.
Carruthers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Giles backwards. #T3#
With the fighters up against the cage, Carruthers throws an elbow but misses.
Carruthers trying to control the position but instead, Giles has worked for underhooks and has pushed Carruthers into the cage.
Giles keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carruthers's efforts to push away.
Giles tries to pull guard but Carruthers won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for German Giles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carruthers is looking to break free of the clinch but Giles has double underhooks.
Giles jumps guard but Carruthers stands there with Giles around his waist. Giles gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Giles wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Carruthers is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Carruthers tries a body shot but Giles blocks it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carruthers misses with some punches.
Giles tries to break the clinch but Carruthers is controlling the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carruthers.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deon Carruthers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Carruthers 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deon Carruthers!
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