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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 04, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Manor moves into range and clinches up with Harper.#TD2# Manor lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Manor tries to pass to full mount but Harper defends it. Harper looks like he's trying to stand up.
Harper tries to get to full guard but Manor has control of the leg. Harper tries to kick Manor off but Manor keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Harper is staying active underneath Manor, who seems content to just control the action from this position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harper wants to get back to his feet. Manor blocks the strikes from Harper.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Harper really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Harper looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL# Harper clinches up with Manor and pushes him back against the cage.#T1# Manor blocks a body shot from Harper. #TD2# Manor has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Harper is trying to keep an underhook but Manor manages to get the takedown into half guard. Manor trying to control from half guard but Harper is working away. #ES# Harper pushes Manor off and gets back to his feet.#TD2# Manor drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Harper is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# 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!#SUB# Harper is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Harper working Manor over with strikes. #T2# Harper prevents Manor from improving his position. Harper winds up and cracks Manor with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Manor trying to control but Harper postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Manor looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T3##SUB# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Harper is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Manor is just riding it out for now. Harper eventually gives up the hold. Manor wants to control but Harper is keeping busy.
Manor is looking to improve his position.
#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Manor wants to control the action here but instead Harper manages to pass to full mount! #SUB# Harper moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Manor has worked his arm free - good work by Manor!
Harper working the head and body with strikes. Manor is trying to get back to half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Harper landing a few strikes. You can see the frustration on Manor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Williams Harper dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2##CL2# Manor has closed the distance and engaged Harper in a clinch.
Manor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Manor avoiding damage as Harper throws knees to the body.
Harper prevents Manor from breaking the clinch.#BC2# Manor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2# Manor shoots in and gets a takedown into Harper's guard.#ES# The fighters are working up against the cage. Harper manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Manor gets control of Harper's arms and successfully pulls guard. Manor will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Manor wants to sweep here but Harper controlling him for the moment. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Manor wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Harper is now in half guard. #T1# Manor wants to stand back up but Harper manages to pass into side control.
#SUB# Harper working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Manor is trying to control Harper's posture but Harper avoids it. #SUB# Harper is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Manor knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Harper will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Harper cracks Manor with a big right hand but Manor just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Harper lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Manor down.
Harper working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB# Harper is trying to get an arm triangle but Manor is defending well. Harper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manor can do to turn this around? Harper scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Manor to see if he's OK.#T3# Manor regains half guard. Manor is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Harper scores with a couple of nice shots. Manor moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Manor tries to land a sweep but no joy. Manor is still trying to improve position. Harper keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Manor's head. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Harper's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4##ES2# Manor pushes Harper off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD2# Manor darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Manor is breathing heavily. Manor stops Harper from getting back to his feet.
Manor is stalling here. Harper is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Manor seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Harper has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB# Harper is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Manor knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Harper 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. Manor is looking for a sweep. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Williams Harper dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3##CL# Harper has closed the distance and engaged Manor in a clinch.
Harper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD2# Manor gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Manor prevents Harper from standing back up.
Harper works his way to full guard. Good work. Harper wants to stand and escape but Manor is having none of it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Manor is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Harper keeping moving, preventing Manor from controlling successfully. Harper wants to stand up but Manor is controlling him. #T1# Manor trying to control the position from guard on top but Harper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Manor is working Harper over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Harper wants to get back to his feet but Manor is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SU2# Manor stands and steps away. Harper gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2# Manor looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Harper is looking to stand back up but Manor counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Harper. #REVR# It looks like Manor is going to stand back up.
#T2# Harper wants to get back to his feet.
Manor moves nicely into side control. Manor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Manor cracks Harper with an elbow. That is naaassty. Harper tries to escape but Manor is in control. Harper tries to improve position but can't. Harper is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T3# Harper is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Manor is controlling him well. Manor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harper keeps working. #SU2# Manor has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD# Harper shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Manor is trying to defend but Harper finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Williams Harper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Manor is looking to escape.#SUB2# Manor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harper pulls his head out easily. #T4# Manor wants to control but Harper is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB# Harper 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.
Harper seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Trey Manor. I think Harper 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28 Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28 Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Williams Harper!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 01, 2016 |
#R1# Araujo misses with the combination.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Harper got wobbled bad by a big combination! Araujo presses forward with punches and knees until Harper stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Harper closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yamada Araujo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 26, 2016 |
#R1# Harper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD2# Albuquerque gets a double leg takedown into Harper's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Albuquerque throws a sloppy strike and Harper has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Albuquerque is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Harper!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Williams Harper!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Sagemode gets in close and instigates a clinch. Harper blocks a body shot from Sagemode. #TD2# Sagemode gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Harper keeping full guard, as Sagemode tries to pass. Sagemode 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. Harper throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Sagemode is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harper wants to stand and escape but Sagemode is having none of it. #SU2# Sagemode gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2# Sagemode closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1# Harper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harper missing with knees to the body.
Sagemode connects with a nasty looking knee right to Harper's face.
#CUT2# It looks like Williams Harper has been cut. Harper tries to throw a body punch but Sagemode avoids it by throwing Harper back against the cage. Sagemode with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sagemode pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Sagemode with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#TD2# Sagemode lands a takedown into guard.
Harper really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Harper wants to stand up but Sagemode is controlling him. Sagemode is stalling in the full guard. #T2# Harper manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sagemode manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Harper with a flurry of punches that miss. Harper 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. Sagemode working a defensive guard but Harper manages to pass into side control anyway.
Sagemode takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sagemode is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Harper is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T3# Sagemode is working to get back to half guard.
Sagemode keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB# Harper jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Sagemode is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Sagemode and Harper has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB# Harper tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Sagemode is trying to control Harper's posture but Harper avoids it. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Sagemode defending against the ground and pound. Harper tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. Sagemode is positioning himself to get back to half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Harper tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Harper has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naruto Sagemode dominated that round. The cut man is working on Williams Harper's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Harper on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2# Sagemode has taken the fight to the clinch.
Harper swings wildly with an uppercut but Sagemode uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2# Sagemode pulls Harper into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harper stands up over Sagemode, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Harper is looking to work some ground and pound but Sagemode has wrist control. Sagemode is trying to keep Harper in close.
Harper working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1# Harper postures up.
Harper working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Sagemode is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Sagemode looking to control.
Harper missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. A nice inside leg kick there by Sagemode. That's going to slow Harper down. Sagemode fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harper manages to avoid it.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Sagemode thuds a left hand into Harper's body. Harper tries a low kick but Sagemode avoids it. Harper takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've been informed that Sagemode has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. A slow jab from Sagemode misses its intended target. Harper lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Sagemode checks the leg kick nicely there.
Harper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Sagemode has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL# Harper forces Sagemode back against the cage and clinches. Sagemode lands a knee to the body.
#TD2# Sagemode has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Harper clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#T3# Harper is trying to get back to his feet but Sagemode has full control of the position and if anything, Harper has just worked his way into a worse spot. Sagemode trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Harper can't escape the position.
Harper is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sagemode.
#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.#SUB2# Harper preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sagemode. Sagemode just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Harper is trying to break free.
Harper is trying to stand back up. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Sagemode is riding his opponent, not letting Harper buck him off. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naruto Sagemode showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Williams Harper's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Sagemode scores with a spinning back kick! Harper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Harper does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL2# Sagemode closes the distance and clinches. Harper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Sagemode. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A short right from Sagemode on the inside. #TD2# Sagemode has Harper pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sagemode pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Harper tumbling to the mat - Sagemode dives into Harper's guard. Harper will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Sagemode trying to control but Harper is working from the bottom. #T1# Harper tries to land a sweep but no joy. Sagemode won't allow Harper to get back to his feet. #ES# Harper wriggles free and stands up. Harper motions for Sagemode to come forward. Harper throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Naruto Sagemode is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2# Sagemode moves into range and clinches up with Harper. Sagemode throws an elbow but it misses.
Sagemode lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Harper.#BC2# Sagemode's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2##CL2# Sagemode has taken the fight to the clinch.
Naruto Sagemode seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Sagemode lands a left hand.
Harper keeps control of Sagemode as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Sagemode lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2# Harper is rocked!#TD2# Sagemode has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Harper is trying to keep an underhook but Sagemode manages to get the takedown into half guard. Oh Harper is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! 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!#SU2# Sagemode stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. Sagemode misses with the combination.
Sagemode misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2# Sagemode closes the distance and pushes Harper back into the cage.#BC2# Sagemode breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Harper seems to have got his legs back now. Harper tries to clinch but Sagemode moves out of range. Harper throws a leg kick but Sagemode sees it coming and moves out of range. #T3# Harper shoots for a takedown but Sagemode saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Sagemode changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL2# Sagemode forces Harper back against the cage and clinches. Sagemode lands a right hand that snaps the head of Harper backwards. Sagemode with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Harper on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Harper takes a knee to the side of the body. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sagemode. Sagemode putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Harper in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Harper trying to control the position but instead, Sagemode has worked for underhooks and has pushed Harper into the cage.#BC2# Sagemode breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4# Sagemode misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Naruto Sagemode seems to be getting the better of the standup. Harper throws a sloppy head kick and Harper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A low kick from Harper misses #CL2# and Sagemode moves into the clinch.#TD2# Sagemode pulls guard successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action! Harper in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Sagemode is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Williams Harper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Naruto Sagemode is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Harper lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that's the end of the fight! Naruto Sagemode comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Sagemode 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30 Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30 Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Naruto Sagemode!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2016 |
#R1# Careca circles away from the clinch attempt.
Careca with the counter takedown but Harper avoids it easily.#TD# Harper looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Careca is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Harper is controlling him. Harper working some strikes from top position. Harper missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Harper postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Careca isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Harper stacks Careca on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Harper!#SUB# Harper tries for a kimura but Careca is defending well. #T1# You can see the frustration on Careca's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Harper really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Careca looking for a sweep but Harper has passed into full mount! Oh no!#SUB# Harper is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Careca is surviving well by controlling Harper's body position as best he can. Careca working to try and regain half guard.
Careca looks winded! Careca gets back to half guard.#SUB2# Careca looking for submissions off his back.#T2# Careca is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Harper scores with a couple of nice shots. Harper scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Harper working over Careca with some ground and pound. Careca looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB# Harper is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Careca is just riding it out for now. Harper eventually gives up the hold. #SUB# Harper wants to work for an arm triangle but Careca is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Harper takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3# Careca is looking for a sweep. Harper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB# Harper is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Careca doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Harper. #SUB# Harper is looking for a kimura but Careca is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Harper to get the leverage. Harper is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB# Harper is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Careca wants to get back to full guard. Harper knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Careca on the ground.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Careca makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Careca. Harper has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Harper lands a couple of digs. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Careca is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Harper is aware though and is defending well. Harper postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Williams Harper dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Harper sizes up Careca with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Harper fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Careca avoids it really well and circles away. Harper lands a nice shot that snaps Careca's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Harper has managed to clinch.
#T1##TD2# Careca has hold of one of Harper's legs. Harper is fighting the takedown attempt but Careca gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Careca is breathing heavily. Harper wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Careca manages to pass to side control. Harper tries to get to full guard but Careca has control of the leg. Harper is working hard here to advance position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Careca stops Harper from getting back to his feet.
Harper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2##ES# Harper kicks Careca off and gets back to his feet. Harper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Careca can do to turn this around? Harper thuds his right hand into Careca's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Harper is looking to clinch but Careca is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Careca! But no joy.#TD2# Careca throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Harper tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Careca is in Harper's guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES# Harper pushes Careca off and scrambles back to his feet.
Harper is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Harper wants to clinch.#T3##TD# Harper drives through with a takedown into Careca's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2# Careca working for a triangle but Harper defends it easily.
Harper is in close to Careca's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4##SUB2# Careca is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Harper is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2# Harper avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Careca is striking off his back. Harper thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard. #SUB# Harper is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Harper lands a nice short elbow. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Harper scores with a couple of good hammerfists. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Williams Harper dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round! #R3##CL# Careca tries to keep at a distance but Harper has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2# Careca successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2# Careca has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harper can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Harper scoring with some ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harper lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Careca takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Harper working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Harper postures up.
#T1##SU# Careca is working an open guard so Harper takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Williams Harper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Harper rushes Careca and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2# Careca has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Harper regains guard immediately. Harper bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Careca's guard. #REVR# Harper landing some decent shots from guard. Harper scoring with punches to the head and body. Careca trying to strike off his back.
Harper makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2# Harper keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Careca's head. Harper content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Careca has momentary wrist control but Harper slips an elbow through the middle. Harper tries to stand but Careca is controlling from the bottom. Harper will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Harper landing some decent shots from guard. Harper landing with the ground and pound. #T3# Careca working a defensive guard here.
Harper is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Harper scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2# Careca working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Harper has passed into half guard!
#SUB# Harper is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Careca has hold of Harper's hands but Harper slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4##SUB# Harper is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Careca defends it well. Careca tries to roll over but Harper keeps him under control.#SUB# Harper is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Careca sees it coming and defends easily. Harper is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Rudi Careca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Williams Harper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Harper prevents Careca from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight! Williams Harper showed his dominance in that final round. Well Harper has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27 Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27 Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Williams Harper!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2016 |
#R1##CL# Harper forces Hand back against the cage and clinches. Harper digs a right hand underneath Hand's ribcage. Hand let out a lung full of air as it connected. Hand wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Harper tries a body shot but Hand blocks it.
#TD2# Hand drags the fight down to the ground.
Hand is pulling down on Harper's head. It's preventing any offense from Harper, at least for the moment. Hand throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Harper throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harper lands a couple of elbows. Hand avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Harper throws a big elbow that misses. Harper in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1# Harper lands a couple of elbows. Harper prevents Hand from getting back to his feet. Hand looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Harper puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Harper is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Hand wants to control but Harper is keeping busy.
Harper thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Harper landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Hand flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Hand blocking the ground and pound attempt from Harper. Harper working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2##SUB# Harper is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hand pushes Harper off looking to stand but Harper dives back in and keeps control.
Harper drops an elbow to the side of Hand's head. Harper is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Hand is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Harper scores with a couple of nice shots. Harper drops an elbow to the side of Hand's head. Hand trying to hold on to Harper's head to control him but Harper postures up.
Nice strikes from Harper there. Harper blocks the strikes from Hand.
#T3# Harper working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Harper looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hand with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Hand is trying to stand.
#SUB# Harper is trying to work for a kimura but Hand is defending well.
Harper really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Harper lands strikes from half guard.#SUB# Harper is working for a submission of some sort.
Harper takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4# Harper lands strikes from half guard. Harper lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Harper stops Hand from getting back to his feet.
Hand looks winded!#SUB# Harper is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Harper scores with a couple of good hammerfists. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Harper is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hand doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Harper. Hand tries to kick Harper off but Harper keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Williams Harper dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# A punch combination from Hand misses. The fighters circling - Harper throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Hand drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Harper defends it well.#CL# Harper drives through and clinches with Hand against the cage.
Harper misses with a hook from the clinch. Hand can't break the clinch.
Hand tries to circle away but Harper has him pinned against the cage. Harper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hand is trying to break free. Harper keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hand's efforts to push away. Hand prevents a body shot from Harper. #T1# Hand wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Harper has him pressed against the cage. Harper misses with a punch to the body.
Hand is trying to break the clinch but Harper is controlling him. Hand looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Harper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hand backwards. #TD2# Hand has picked Harper up - he's going for a ride! Hand dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES# Harper manages to escape and get back to his feet! #CL# Harper darts in and clinches Hand up against the cage. Harper trying to land knees to the body.
Hand wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Harper.
#T2# Hand is trying to break free.#BC2# Hand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hand is breathing heavily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2# Hand closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Harper quickly recovers to half guard. Hand stops Harper from getting back to his feet.
Harper scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Hand manages to mount him!
Harper is looking to improve his position but Hand isn't that keen on the idea. Harper is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Hand misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Harper is trying to stand. Harper sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Hand tries to stand and escape but Harper is controlling the position. Harper 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. Harper is pressing down on Hand's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Hand prevents Harper from getting back to his feet. Harper will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#ES# Harper scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Harper lands with a kick to the ribs.
Black Hand is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4# Harper tries a head kick but it misses.
Good exchange - Harper coming out on top. Hand stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Harper.#TD# Harper closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Hand is looking to get back to his feet here but Harper is keeping cool and he's managed to take Hand's back. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB# Hand is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB# Harper is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Hand won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Harper off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Williams Harper!
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