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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Maldini stuffs the takedown attempt from Griffith. Griffith gets slowly back to his feet.
Griffith closes the distance and clinches up with Maldini, looking for a takedown. Griffith pushes Maldini against the cage but Maldini circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Maldini unleashes a big counter combination but Griffith bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Griffith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maldini is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamaal Griffith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griffith fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Griffith is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Maldini's half guard.
Maldini is looking to get back to is feet but Griffith passes into side control.
#T1##SUB#
Griffith goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Maldini rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Griffith's guard! Nice work there by Maldini!
Griffith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maldini's guard. #REVR##SUB#
Griffith is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Griffith throwing strikes from guard but Maldini blocks nicely. #T2#
Griffith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Griffith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Griffith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Griffith is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Griffith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Griffith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Griffith is breathing heavily.#T3#
Griffith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SU#
Griffith stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Griffith pushes Maldini up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Maldini breaks the clinch.
Griffith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Griffith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maldini sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Griffith somewhat.
Despite the aggression on Maldini's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T4#
Maldini swats away the attempt to clinch by Griffith.
As Griffith backs off Maldini throws a huge counter combo but Griffith manages to avoid it all.
Griffith shoots in looking for a takedown. Maldini tries to sprawl out of it but Griffith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Maldini manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Despite the aggression on Maldini's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Griffith fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Enzo Maldini 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#
Griffith shoots in and drives through. Maldini sprawls well.
Griffith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maldini but Maldini pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maldini is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Griffith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maldini but Maldini pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Griffith backs off Maldini throws a huge counter combo but Griffith manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamaal Griffith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffith fails with a takedown attempt.
Griffith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Maldini displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Griffith.
Maldini unleashes a big counter combination but Griffith bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jamaal Griffith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffith shoots in but Maldini avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Maldini is looking for the big counter here.
Griffith shoots in but no luck this time.
Despite the aggression on Maldini's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Griffith darts in looking for a takedown but Maldini gets double underhooks and turns Griffith into the cage. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Griffith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Maldini defends well and Griffith ends up having to push Maldini into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Maldini is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Griffith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maldini pinned against the cage. Maldini gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Maldini is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice takedown defense from Maldini. No joy for Griffith on that attempt.
Maldini stuffs the takedown.
Griffith looks for a takedown but Maldini sprawls well.
Maldini is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
Griffith closes the distance and clinches up with Maldini, looking for a takedown. Griffith pushes Maldini against the cage but Maldini circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Griffith backs off Maldini throws a huge counter combo but Griffith manages to avoid it all.
Maldini displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Griffith.
Maldini unleashes a big counter combination but Griffith bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Griffith dives in for a single leg takedown but Maldini sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Griffith backs off Maldini throws a huge counter combo but Griffith manages to avoid it all.
Griffith fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Griffith moves to clinch but Maldini breaks away
and Maldini counters with a two punch combo.
Griffith could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Griffith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maldini sprawls well. Maldini wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Griffith gets slowly back to his feet.
Maldini unleashes a big counter combination but Griffith bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Griffith tries to clinch up but Maldini circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice sprawl there from Maldini as Griffith shoots in.
Maldini is looking for the big counter here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Maldini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Griffith dives in for a single leg takedown but Maldini sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Maldini unleashes a big counter combination but Griffith bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Enzo Maldini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Griffith goes for a double leg but Maldini avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Maldini continues to drive forward.
Despite the aggression on Maldini's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Griffith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maldini counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamaal Griffith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griffith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maldini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maldini is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Griffith tries to clinch but Maldini is having none of it.
Griffith misses with a takedown attempt
and Maldini counters with a left and a right that stings Griffith.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Griffith tries for a takedown but Maldini circles away easily
and Maldini counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Griffith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maldini but Maldini pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Griffith backs off Maldini throws a huge counter combo but Griffith manages to avoid it all.
Griffith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Maldini is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Griffith shoots in but Maldini avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Maldini throws a counter combo.#T2#
Griffith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maldini sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maldini is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Griffith shoots in looking for a takedown but Maldini manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Griffith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Maldini unleashes a big counter combination but Griffith bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Griffith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Despite the aggression on Maldini's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Maldini keeps the fight on the outside.
Griffith fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Griffith dives in for a single leg takedown but Maldini sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Griffith shoots in but no luck this time.
Despite the aggression on Maldini's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Griffith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maldini counters with a one-two to the body.
Griffith shoots in for a double leg but Maldini sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Maldini unleashes a big counter combination but Griffith bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Griffith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maldini counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC2#
Griffith is rocked!#T4#
Griffith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maldini counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Griffith off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Maldini follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Griffith was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Enzo Maldini!
Enzo Maldini seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Ray moves to clinch but Maldini breaks away
and Maldini counters with a one-two to the body.
Ray could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A jab from Ray misses.
Maldini is looking for the big counter here.
Ray darts in trying to clinch
and Maldini counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray is looking to clinch but Maldini is avoiding it.
Maldini is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Maldini checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Ray is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leopoldo Ray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ray throws a body shot but no joy.
Maldini is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Maldini slips a jab from Ray.
As Ray backs off Maldini throws a huge counter combo but Ray manages to avoid it all.
Ray fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Ray backs off Maldini throws a huge counter combo but Ray manages to avoid it all.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Ray breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2##CL#
Ray forces Maldini back against the cage and clinches.
Ray is trying to push Maldini away but Maldini has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ray pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Maldini manages to break the clinch.
Ray tries to close the distance and clinch but Maldini swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Maldini's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ray moves in looking to clinch but Maldini pushes him off.
Ray is looking to clinch but Maldini is avoiding it.
#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Ray looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ray fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maldini is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maldini manages to avoid it.
Ray throws a hook but Maldini avoids it easily.
Leopoldo Ray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Ray takes the fight into the clinch.
Ray tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Maldini smiles and moves away.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ray tries to clinch but Maldini moves out of range.
Maldini lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Ray moves into range and clinches up with Maldini.#BC2#
Maldini manages to break the clinch.
Ray throws a series of punches but Maldini avoids them all with ease.
Maldini unleashes a big counter combination but Ray bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Maldini swats away the attempt to clinch by Ray.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ray tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maldini paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Enzo Maldini will probably get the nod.
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#
Ray tries to clinch but Maldini is having none of it. #CL#
Ray moves into range and clinches up with Maldini.
Ray struggles to land a body shot inside as Maldini controls his hands.
Ray can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Maldini breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ray looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray tries to close the distance and clinch but Maldini swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Ray misses the target.
Maldini unleashes a big counter combination but Ray bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Ray fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maldini throws a counter combo.#CL#
Ray closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ray is trying to pull guard but Maldini turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ray goes for a takedown attempt but Maldini pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leopoldo Ray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ray moves in looking to clinch but Maldini pushes him off.
Maldini lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ray wants to clinch
and Maldini counters with a series of strikes. Ray will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ray tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maldini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maldini unleashes a big counter combination but Ray bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2#
Ray tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Maldini is able to avoid easily.
Ray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ray misses with a straight left.
Enzo Maldini is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maldini ducks under a wild hook from Ray.
Ray tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Maldini is able to avoid easily.
Maldini is looking for the big counter here.
Ray throws the kick towards the body but Maldini avoids it.#T3#
Ray tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maldini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maldini unleashes a big counter combination but Ray bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ray throws a leg kick that is checked
and Maldini counters with a two punch combo.
Ray misses with a left hand
and Maldini counters with a left and a right that stings Ray.
Ray tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maldini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Ray backs off Maldini throws a huge counter combo but Ray manages to avoid it all.
Maldini blocks a jab.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ray fails to pull guard.
Maldini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4##BC2#
Maldini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maldini swats away the attempt to clinch by Ray.
Ray fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maldini throws a counter combo.
Ray fails with an attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Maldini's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ray is looking to clinch but Maldini is avoiding it.
Maldini unleashes a big counter combination but Ray bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ray wants to clinch up but Maldini keeps it at a distance.
Maldini is looking for the big counter here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Maldini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Maldini ducks under a wild hook from Ray.
Ray wants to clinch up but Maldini keeps it at a distance.
Ray tries to clinch
and Maldini counters with a three punch combo that has Ray backing up. Ray nods at Maldini to acknowledge the strikes.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Maldini. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ray wants to clinch up but Maldini keeps it at a distance.
Maldini is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ray tries to clinch there but Maldini circles away.
Maldini unleashes a big counter combination but Ray bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray tries to clinch up but Maldini circles away and keeps his distance.
Ray wants to clinch but Maldini slips to the side
and Maldini counters with a left and a right that stings Ray. #T1##CL#
Ray takes the fight into the clinch.
Maldini keeps control of Ray as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maldini is looking to break free of the clinch but Ray has double underhooks.
Maldini is trying to break free.#BC2#
Maldini breaks the clinch.
Ray throws a low kick but Maldini avoids it.
Maldini unleashes a big counter combination but Ray bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Maldini moves out of range as Ray throws a body kick.
#CL#
Maldini tries to keep at a distance but Ray has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Ray wants to get back to striking at distance but Maldini won't allow it.
#BC2#
Maldini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ray looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ray is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Maldini's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Ray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maldini throws a counter combo.#CL#
Ray takes the fight into the clinch.
Ray is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Maldini pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Maldini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ray tries to clinch up.
Despite the aggression on Maldini's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T3#
Ray misses with a wild body shot.
Ray wants to clinch
and Maldini counters with a three punch combo that has Ray backing up. Ray nods at Maldini to acknowledge the strikes.
Ray swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Maldini counters with a one-two to the body.
Ray throws the left hand but Maldini avoids the punch easily.
Maldini is looking for the big counter here.
Ray will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T4#
Ray shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ray tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maldini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ray throws a lazy right hand but Maldini sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maldini moves out of range as Ray strikes.
Maldini swats away the attempt to clinch by Ray.
Maldini throws a counter combo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ray tries to clinch there but Maldini circles away.
Maldini is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that's the end of the fight!
Enzo Maldini comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Maldini winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enzo Maldini!
A relieved looking Enzo Maldini thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Maldini dives in and grabs Perez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Perez pushes down on Maldini's head and hops out.
Perez stuffs the takedown attempt from Maldini. Maldini gets slowly back to his feet.
Perez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Andre Perez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Maldini.
Maldini shoots in looking for a takedown. Perez tries to sprawl out of it but Maldini keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Perez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Maldini will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maldini looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Maldini gets caught napping as Perez dives in and scores a takedown. Maldini manages to retain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Perez distracts Maldini with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Perez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Perez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Perez working some strikes from top position.
Perez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Perez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Perez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Perez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Perez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Perez is in close to Maldini's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Perez won't allow Maldini to get back to his feet.
Maldini utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Perez is in close to Maldini's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Perez with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Perez works over Maldini with some ground and pound from guard.
Perez throwing strikes but missing.
Perez throws a big elbow that misses.
Perez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Maldini's head.
Perez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Perez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Maldini wants to get back to his feet but Perez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Perez postures up in Maldini's guard and throws a big left but Maldini blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL#
Perez closes the distance and clinches.
Perez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Maldini smiles and moves away.
#TD#
Perez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Maldini is looking to get back to his feet here but Perez is keeping cool and he's managed to take Maldini's back.
Perez is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Maldini. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Maldini really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Perez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Perez connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Maldini to escape the position.
Maldini is trying to stand back up.
Perez throwing sloppy strikes. #T4#
Maldini is trapped and Perez is scoring with shots to the head and body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perez has Maldini flattened out and is raining down punches.
Perez thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Maldini covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Maldini is trying to get back to his feet but Perez has full control of the position and if anything, Maldini has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Perez throwing damaging strikes from the back! Maldini could be in trouble here!
Perez misses with punches from the back.
Perez misses with punches from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Perez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Maldini darts in looking for a takedown but Perez gets double underhooks and turns Maldini into the cage.
Maldini with a lazy takedown attempt
and Perez counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Maldini is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Perez slaps away a takedown attempt from Maldini, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Andre Perez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Maldini.
Maldini shoots in for a takedown but Perez shows good takedown defense.
Maldini shoots and misses
and Perez counters with a left and a right that stings Maldini.
Maldini fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Perez avoids it really well and circles away.
Perez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Maldini manages to circle out of the way.
Maldini shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Perez pinned against the cage. Perez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldini shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Perez sprawls well. Perez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maldini gets slowly back to his feet.
Enzo Maldini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maldini fails with the takedown.#T1#
Maldini has a takedown stuffed.
Perez throws a quick counter head kick but Maldini was just out of range.
Maldini changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Perez tries to avoid it but Maldini manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Perez to the ground. Perez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Maldini changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Perez tries to avoid it but Maldini manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Perez to the ground. Perez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Perez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Perez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Perez wants it to stay on the feet.
Maldini shoots in looking for a takedown. Perez tries to sprawl out of it but Maldini keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Perez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Maldini is breathing heavily.
Maldini shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Perez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Perez slaps away a takedown attempt from Maldini, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Maldini misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Maldini misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
Perez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maldini tries to avoid it but Perez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maldini to the ground. Maldini escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Maldini changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Maldini throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Perez's waist but Perez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maldini off to one side.
Maldini leaves Perez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Maldini has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Perez counters by moving into the clinch.
Maldini letting Perez take a breather here.
Perez misses with a punch to the body.
Perez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Maldini up against the cage.#BC#
Perez breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Maldini shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maldini fails with a takedown attempt.
Maldini shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Perez but Perez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maldini shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Perez pinned against the cage. Perez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Maldini misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Maldini tries to keep at a distance but Perez has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Perez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Maldini looks for a takedown but Perez sprawls well.
Maldini fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Maldini tries to get set, Perez tries to push him back and clinch up but Maldini manages to avoid the attempt.
Perez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Maldini fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Perez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Maldini fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maldini closes this distance looking for a takedown but Perez circles away.
Perez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maldini.
Perez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Maldini manages to circle out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Perez dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Maldini tries to sprawl but Perez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Perez scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ES2#
Maldini makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Andre Perez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maldini fails with a takedown attempt.
Perez shoots in and drives through. Maldini sprawls well.#CL#
Perez drives through and clinches with Maldini against the cage.
Perez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Perez stalling against the cage.
Perez stops a takedown attempt from Maldini.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Maldini as Perez tries to tie him up.
Perez is trying to pull guard but Maldini has him pressed against the cage.#T1##TD#
Perez successfully pulls guard.
Perez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maldini wants to get up but he can't break Perez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Perez wants to sweep but no luck.
Maldini wanted to stand there but Perez had control of the position.
Perez controlling the position.#T2#
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.#ES#
Perez manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD#
Perez pulls guard.
Perez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Perez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Maldini preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Perez is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Maldini rolls with it to try and escape but Perez cranks on the arm and Maldini is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andre Perez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 28, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Maldini closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Petty to the mat! Petty manages to get full guard. #ES#
Petty has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Maldini off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD2#
Maldini drives through with a takedown into Petty's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Petty wriggles free and stands up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Maldini shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Petty napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Petty keeping his opponent close.
Petty continues to stall.#ES#
Petty throws Maldini to one side and escapes!#T1##TD2#
Maldini closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Petty manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Maldini keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Petty really is a fat lump.#TD2#
Maldini turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Maldini manages to end up in side control.#ES#
Petty sneaks out the side door and pushes Maldini away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD2#
Maldini shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Petty is trying to defend but Maldini finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Petty is controlling Maldini's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Petty is trying to get back to full guard.
Petty keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T2#
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Maldini shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Petty napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Petty can't do much from the bottom here.
Petty holds on to Maldini's head and controls the position momentarily. #ES#
Petty explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #TD2#
Maldini shoots in and bounces Petty off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Petty uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T4##TD2#
Petty tries to sprawl but Maldini drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Petty kicks off Maldini and gets to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD2#
Maldini feints and as Petty raises his hands in defense, Maldini changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Petty kicks Maldini off and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Maldini drives through with a takedown into Petty's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Petty pushes Maldini off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD2#
Petty gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Petty is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Maldini presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Genaro Petty dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Maldini drives through with a takedown into guard.
Petty wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Petty has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Maldini should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Petty has tightened it up now! Maldini should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Genaro Petty!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Maldini shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Belcher's guard.#SUB2#
Belcher working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maldini doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Belcher is tightening it up a little... Maldini has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Maldini reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Maldini taps out! Nice BJJ there by Belcher!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gregory Belcher!
A relieved looking Gregory Belcher thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Maldini scores with a nice right hand.
Maldini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cov.
Maldini fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD2#
Cov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Maldini scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Cov manages to mount him!
Cov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Cov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Maldini's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cov scoring with strikes but Maldini is staying in there.
Maldini is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Cov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Cov raining down hammerfists from mount.#T1##SUB2#
Cov is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Cov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Peter Cov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2016 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dover.
Maldini needs to keep his hands up - Dover had a free shot at his head there.
Maldini lands a body shot.
Dover fails to land with a series of punches.
Dover slips under a jab.
Dover shoots for a double leg takedown but Maldini sprawls well. He's pushed Dover's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Maldini swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dover is defended easily by Maldini.
A little jabbing left from Maldini on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Dover. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Dover shoots in looking for a takedown but Maldini manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dover's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Dover rushes Maldini and presses him up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Dover breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maldini. Dover does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Dover drives through and clinches with Maldini against the cage.
Maldini goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD#
Dover gets control of Maldini's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dover will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dover has Maldini pulled in close to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dover is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Dover is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Maldini wants to stand and escape but Dover is having none of it. #SUB#
Dover thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SU#
Dover decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T3#
Dover throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Maldini rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dover moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maldini misses with an uppercut. Dover saw that one coming.
Dover fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Dover moves into range and clinches up with Maldini.#T4#
Maldini lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dover backwards.
Maldini tries to circle away but Dover has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Dover pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Enzo Maldini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dover fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maldini avoids it really well and circles away.
Dover shoots in for a takedown but Maldini shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Maldini is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dover with a body shot.
Dover shoots for a double leg takedown but Maldini sprawls well. He's pushed Dover's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Maldini looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ben Dover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maldini throws a looping overhand right but Dover ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dover ducks under a wild hook from Maldini.#CL#
Dover fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maldini, pushing him back against the cage.
Dover blocks an uppercut.
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 Ben Dover 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##CL#
Maldini tries to keep at a distance but Dover has taken the fight into the clinch.
Maldini goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maldini scores with a shoulder strike.
Dover blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Dover pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maldini takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Enzo Maldini seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Dover has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maldini lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD#
Dover drags the fight down to the ground.
#ES#
Dover has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Maldini off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Maldini misses its intended target.
Dover looks for a takedown but Maldini sprawls well.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Maldini. Dover does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Dover gets a clinch.
Maldini struggles to land a body shot inside as Dover controls his hands.
Maldini misses with a body punch.
Dover tries to pull guard but Maldini forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Maldini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maldini throws a punch but it's blocked by Dover.
Dover is working for takedown but Maldini is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Dover. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maldini lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maldini misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Dover breaks from the clinch.
Dover misses with a takedown attempt - Maldini sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Maldini misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Dover slips a jab and a cross from Maldini.
Dover fails with the takedown.
Maldini let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Maldini stuffs the takedown.
Dover tries to clinch up but Maldini circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Maldini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maldini swinging wildly here.
#TD#
Dover shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Maldini manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maldini is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dover is controlling him. #T3#
Maldini keeping full guard, as Dover tries to pass.
Maldini really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dover. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dover is stalling in the full guard.
Maldini is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dover is controlling him. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Maldini preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dover looking to pass the guard.
Dover works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Dover looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dover sitting and controlling from the 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 Ben Dover will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dover's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Maldini takes a swing at Dover's ribcage but misses.
Dover shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maldini sprawls well. Maldini wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dover gets slowly back to his feet.
Maldini is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dover with a body shot.
Dover keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dover feinted with a counter takedown.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dover.
#CL#
Dover closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Dover tightens his grip and picks Maldini up, before dumping him to the ground. Maldini manages to land in guard.
Dover passes Maldini's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dover not doing much here.
Ben Dover overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Dover not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Maldini keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dover passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Maldini! #SU#
Dover is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Maldini is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dover rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL#
Maldini gets tackled into the cage by Dover. Dover maintains the clinch.
Maldini has a couple of punches blocked by Dover.
Dover prevents a body shot from Maldini. #BC#
Dover breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ben Dover is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dover throws a head kick that Maldini semi-blocks.
Dover is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maldini can do to turn this around?
Dover with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL#
Dover clinches with his opponent.
Maldini can't break the clinch.
Good body shot from Maldini.
Dover blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Maldini swings wildly with an uppercut but Dover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maldini working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Dover breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dover misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Enzo Maldini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dover is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maldini sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maldini looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Dover. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maldini throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Dover has Maldini up against the cage in a clinch.
Dover blocks a body shot from Maldini. #TD#
Dover pulls Maldini into guard.
Dover throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T4#
Dover avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maldini tries to stand but Dover is controlling from the bottom.
Dover doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Maldini won't allow Dover to sweep him here. #SUB#
Dover has his feet on Maldini's thighs here. He's pushed Maldini off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Maldini screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ben Dover!
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