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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Fanning drives through and clinches with Jack against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jack. Jack changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fanning fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jack misses with a two punch combination.
Fanning now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL2# Fanning gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Jack is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fanning pulls him back up using the underhooks. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jack just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fanning's brow. Jack drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fanning pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Jack. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# Fanning has managed to clinch.
#BC# Jack breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Fanning clinches with his opponent.
#BC# Jack breaks the clinch.
Fanning swinging wildly here.
#TD# Jack drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T1# Fanning is not content to let Jack control the position. Jack staying calm.#SUB# Jack working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Fanning is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jack has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB# Jack tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. You can see the frustration on Fanning's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB# Jack tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jack has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Jack in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Fanning is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB# Jack is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fanning is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB# Jack tries for a kimura but Fanning is defending well. #SUB# Jack wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fanning, who protects the arm well. #T3##SUB# Jack tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Fanning is not content to let Jack control the position. Jack is really struggling to control Fanning but he's trying to hold on to the position. Jack working away. Jack looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Fanning is avoiding damage well.
#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB# Jack is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fanning has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB# Jack tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jack has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB# Jack is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fanning has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB# Jack is working to tighten his grip on Fanning's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Fanning has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Jack is really squeezing tight and eventually Fanning passes out! Jack breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jimmy Jack!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
#R1# Fanning keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2# Fanning clinches up against the cage.#TD2# Fanning pulls Bailey into guard.
#SUB# Bailey is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fanning is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fanning has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB# Fanning must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB# Bailey had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fanning defends it easily. Fanning scores with a decent looking elbow strike. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bailey wants to stand and escape but Fanning is having none of it. #SUB# Bailey throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fanning stops Bailey from standing up. #T1##SUB# Bailey has his foot on Fanning's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fanning works his way back into a safe position though. Fanning keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bailey's head.#SUB# Bailey is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fanning defends well.#SUB# Bailey has his foot on Fanning's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fanning works his way back into a safe position though. Fanning landing with the ground and pound. Bailey keeping moving, preventing Fanning from controlling successfully. Fanning wants to get up but he can't break Bailey's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB# Bailey is looking for a triangle but Fanning pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Fanning got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bailey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fanning has managed to get both his arms back between Bailey's legs - danger averted. Bailey is breathing heavily. Bailey looking for a sweep. Not yet Bailey, not yet. #T2# Bailey trying to strike off his back.
Fanning wants to get up but he can't break Bailey's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Bailey is looking to stand up but Fanning isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Fanning keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2# Fanning moves into the clinch successfully.
Bailey wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2# Fanning pulls Bailey into guard.
Bailey prevents Fanning from getting back to his feet. Bailey with a flurry of punches that miss. Fanning is looking to stand up but Bailey isn't so interested in that idea. #T3# Bailey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Fanning is pulling down on Bailey's head to control his posture. Bailey trying to control but Fanning is working from the bottom. Fanning is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bailey dives into side control.
Fanning is looking to regain half guard here but Bailey keeps moving and retains side control. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Fanning wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Bailey throws an elbow but Fanning slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB# Bailey is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fanning knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB# Bailey tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bailey has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Fanning is looking for a sweep. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Fanning dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2##CL# Bailey moves into range and clinches up with Fanning.#BC2# Fanning pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Fanning closes the distance and clinches. Fanning is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#BC2# Fanning's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Fanning scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bailey in his tracks. #CUT2# It looks like Terrence Bailey has been cut. Bailey lands with a straight right. Fanning didn't see that one coming. Bailey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fanning manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Fanning tries to counter with a clinch but Bailey shakes him off and moves away.#TD2# Fanning closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Bailey pushes Fanning off but Fanning dives into side control.
Bailey is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Bailey striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bailey tries to escape but Fanning is in control. #T1# Bailey manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Bailey wants to get back to his feet.
#SU2# Fanning stands up out of the half guard. #CL2# Fanning has closed the distance and engaged Bailey in a clinch.
#TD2# Fanning has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bailey uses from the top position. #SUB# Bailey drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fanning manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bailey has Fanning in his guard.#REVB# Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Bailey trying to keep a closed guard but Fanning is proving a slippery customer.
Bailey keeping moving, preventing Fanning from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB# Bailey working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fanning doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fanning manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Fanning trying to control the position from guard on top but Bailey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Bailey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bailey wants to stand up but Fanning is controlling him. #ES# Bailey is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Fanning presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD# Bailey has clasped his hands together around Fanning's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES2# Fanning bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! Mick Fanning is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3# Bailey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fanning. Fanning obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL2# Fanning moves into the clinch.#TD2# Fanning drags the fight down to the ground.
Bailey is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #ES2# Fanning pushes Bailey off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD2# Fanning looking to score a takedown here. Bailey is defending well but Fanning drives through and ends up in Bailey's guard.#T4# 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# Bailey is working an open guard so Fanning takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2# Fanning bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Bailey tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. Bailey trying desperately to get to his feet.
Fanning breaks from Bailey's wrist control and lands an elbow. Fanning scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bailey tries to get back to half guard but can't. Mick Fanning has got the better of the ground game so far. Fanning lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bailey hang on? Bailey wants to hold on but Fanning pushes him away.#SUB2# Fanning is working for a guillotine from mount but Bailey frees his head quite easily.
Bailey is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Fanning showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Terrence Bailey's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3##CL2# Fanning moves into range and clinches up with Bailey. Bailey is trying to pull guard but Fanning turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Fanning goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2# Fanning pulls Bailey into guard.
#SU# Bailey stands and steps away. Fanning gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL# Bailey rushes Fanning and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bailey is trying to pull guard but Fanning turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2# Fanning breaks the clinch.
#T1# Bailey tries to clinch up but Fanning circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2# Fanning has managed to clinch.
#TD# Bailey decides to pull guard. Bailey throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#SUB# Bailey throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Fanning is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Fanning is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Fanning is in close to Bailey's body, working some short punches and elbows. Bailey looking for a sweep. Not yet Bailey, not yet. #SUB# Bailey is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fanning is aware though and is defending well. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fanning's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2# Fanning won't allow Bailey to sweep him here. Fanning working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB# Bailey has his foot on Fanning's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fanning works his way back into a safe position though. Bailey wants to get back to his feet but Fanning is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2# Fanning drops back looking for a leg! Bailey is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bailey manages to kick Fanning off! Fanning jumps back into Bailey's guard. #SUB# Fanning avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fanning content to stall in guard here. Fanning stops Bailey from standing up. #T3# Fanning working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bailey's head. Fanning prevents Bailey from getting back to his feet. Fanning working some strikes from top position.#SU2# Bailey is working an open guard so Fanning takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2# Fanning fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bailey, pushing him back against the cage. Bailey tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrence Bailey. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2# Fanning manages to pull guard.
Fanning wants to get back to his feet but Bailey is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Bailey trying to control but Fanning is working from the bottom. #T4# Fanning avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Fanning pulls Bailey in to control the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fanning keeping moving, preventing Bailey from controlling successfully. Fanning wants to stand up but Bailey is controlling him. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fanning is on top in guard.
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And that's the end of the fight! Mick Fanning comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Fanning 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30 Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Fanning!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 06, 2016 |
#R1# Cohen looks to land a combination but Fanning avoids it well. Cohen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2# Fanning rushes Cohen and presses him up against the cage. Fanning goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fanning missing with knees to the body.
Fanning is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cohen is defending well for now.#BC2# Fanning breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Fanning darts in and clinches Cohen up against the cage. Fanning lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC2# Fanning escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1# Cohen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fanning swivels and escapes.#CL2# Fanning pushes Cohen up against the cage in a clinch. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fanning. Fanning is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Cohen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fanning after a bit of a struggle. Cohen misses with some punches.
#TD2# Fanning jumps into guard, dragging Cohen to the mat.
Fanning seems keen to control Cohen's posture. Cohen lands a couple of digs.#T2# Cohen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Fanning preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Cohen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#ES2# Fanning has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Cohen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Cohen looks to land a combination but Fanning avoids it well. #CL2# Fanning drives through and clinches with Cohen against the cage.
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! Fanning tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2# Fanning breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fanning lands the left hand. Cohen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3##CL2# Fanning takes the fight into the clinch. Cohen tries to land a knee to the head but Fanning blocks with his arms.
Cohen tries to work over Fanning's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Cohen misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2# Fanning has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Cohen clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES# Cohen is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it. #CL2# Fanning forces Cohen back against the cage and clinches.#T4# Fanning gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cohen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Margarito Cohen. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2# Fanning pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Fanning darts in and clinches Cohen up against the cage.#BC# Cohen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD# Cohen gets a takedown into half guard. Fanning is trying to get back to full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Fanning dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2##CL2# Fanning has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cohen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fanning's face.
Mick Fanning seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD# Cohen has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Fanning is trying to keep an underhook but Cohen manages to get the takedown into half guard. Fanning has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Fanning wants to get back to his feet.
Cohen 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. Cohen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fanning defending well though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cohen lands strikes from half guard. Cohen is nestled in close to Fanning, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Fanning has hold of Cohen's hands but Cohen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Fanning really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cohen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1# Fanning keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Fanning controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Fanning pushes Cohen off but Cohen dives into side control.
You can see the frustration on Fanning's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Cohen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Fanning regains half guard, as Cohen was trying to land strikes. Fanning keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Cohen drops an elbow to the side of Fanning's head. Cohen scoring with strikes to the body and head. Fanning is looking to escape.#SUB# Cohen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB# Cohen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3# Fanning tries to get to full guard but Cohen has control of the leg. Cohen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fanning's head. Cohen stops Fanning from getting back to his feet.
Cohen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fanning with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Fanning is trying to stand back up but Cohen 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. Cohen drops an elbow to the side of Fanning's head. #SUB# Cohen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fanning has managed to free his arm - good work. #SU# Cohen decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #CL2# Fanning moves into the clinch successfully.
Cohen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Fanning gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cohen.
Fanning is pressed up against the cage. Cohen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fanning down to the mat. Fanning avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Margarito Cohen dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##CL2# Fanning closes the distance and clinches.#TD2# Fanning pulls Cohen into guard.
Fanning is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cohen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SU# Cohen stands and steps away. Fanning gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2# Fanning pushes Cohen up against the cage in a clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cohen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fanning prevents it.
Fanning is trying to push Cohen away but Cohen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1# Cohen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fanning to keep the fight standing. Cohen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Cohen prevents Fanning from breaking the clinch.#BC2# Fanning manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cohen. Fanning throws out a counter right but Cohen avoids it with no problem. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Margarito Cohen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# Fanning moves into the clinch.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Fanning avoiding damage as Cohen throws knees to the body.
Cohen tries to score a body lock takedown but Fanning shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Cohen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fanning gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD# Cohen decides to pull guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Fanning stops Cohen from standing up. Cohen controlling the position.#T3# Fanning in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Fanning trying to control the position from guard on top but Cohen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES# Cohen pushes Fanning off and gets back to his feet.
Fanning shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cohen as he jumps to the side. Fanning misses with a straight left. Cohen appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2# Fanning closes the distance and pushes Cohen back into the cage. Cohen blocks a body shot from Fanning. #T4# Fanning gets underhooks to prevent Cohen's takedown attempt.
#BC2# Fanning manages to break the clinch.
Cohen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fanning moves away.#CL2# Fanning pushes Cohen up against the cage in a clinch. Cohen tries to pull guard but Fanning forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Cohen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fanning after a bit of a struggle. Fanning jumps guard but Cohen stands there with Fanning around his waist. Fanning gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Mick Fanning comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Fanning has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29 Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29 Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Fanning!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1##CL# Parks instigates a clinch. The referee calls for Parks to work.
Fanning unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fanning is struggling to control the position. Fanning lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#CUT2# It looks like Jacques Parks has been cut. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Fanning lands a knee to the body.
#TD2# Fanning successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Parks engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Fanning preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1# Parks controlling from the top position. Fanning wants to stand but Parks is controlling the position. Fanning is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#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. Parks is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Fanning tries to close the distance and clinch but Parks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Parks seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL# Parks clinches with his opponent.
Fanning lands an elbow inside. Parks is trying to push Fanning away but Fanning has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Parks has Fanning pressed against the cage.
Parks is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T3# Parks has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fanning after a bit of a struggle. A frustrated look appears on Parks's face as he tries to break the clinch. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Parks takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Parks wants to break the clinch but can't.
Parks tries to score a body lock takedown but Fanning shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2# Fanning has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Parks uses from the top position. Fanning looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Fanning is looking to stand back up but Parks counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Fanning. Parks prevents Fanning from improving his position.#T4# Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Parks in particular looking to stall. Fanning is trying to stand up here but Parks is controlling him well. Parks takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Fanning is looking to escape.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2# Fanning pushes Parks up against the cage in a clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Fanning dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jacques Parks's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2##CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Parks pushes Fanning back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD# Parks gets control of Fanning's arms and successfully pulls guard. Parks will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Fanning scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Parks is pulling down on Fanning's head to control his posture. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Parks doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Fanning trying to control the position from guard on top but Parks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Parks trying to keep a closed guard but Fanning is proving a slippery customer.
#T1# The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Parks is on top in guard.
#REVR# Fanning trying to keep a closed guard but Parks is proving a slippery customer.
Parks is standing up over Fanning. Fanning looks to escape but Parks dives into side control.
#T2# You can see the frustration on Fanning's face as Parks controls the position. Fanning tries to buck Parks off but Parks is having none of it. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Fanning tries to control but Parks manages to take his back.#T3# Fanning is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Parks is not going to allow Fanning to sit and survive in this position. #SUB# Fanning defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Fanning trying to control but not successfully. Fanning is trying to get back to his feet but Parks has full control of the position and if anything, Fanning has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Fanning rolls, trying to escape but Parks keeps control of the position.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Parks. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Fanning is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Parks dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Jacques Parks's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3##CL# Parks rushes Fanning and presses him up against the cage. Parks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fanning has him pressed against the cage.#TD# Parks pulls guard effortlessly. Fanning wants to stand but Parks has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Parks lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Parks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fanning can do to turn this around? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Parks is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1# Fanning trying to control the position.
Jacques Parks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Parks controlling from the top position. Parks's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Fanning is trying to hold Parks in close to prevent damage but Parks has managed to pass into half guard.
Parks looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Fanning tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Parks manages to move to mount!
#T3##SUB# Parks looking to secure an arm triangle but Fanning defends it well. Fanning is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB# Parks looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Parks manages to capitalize on a mistake by Fanning to take his back!#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Fanning is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB# Parks is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Fanning defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Fanning wants to get back to his feet. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Parks controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight! Jacques Parks showed his dominance in that final round. I think Parks 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:27 Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:27 Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Parks!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2016 |
#R1# Livingston looks for a takedown but Fanning sprawls well. Fanning steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Livingston. Fanning keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2# Fanning forces Livingston back against the cage and clinches. Fanning misses with a punch to the body.
Fanning is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Livingston is defending well for now. Livingston tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fanning avoids it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fanning lands a knee to the body.
Fanning blocks an elbow strike from Livingston.
Livingston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Livingston stalling in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Fanning.
Livingston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1# Livingston tries to land knees in the clinch but Fanning avoids the damage to the body. A short right hand to the side of the head by Fanning. Livingston fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Korey Livingston. That's going to take a lot out of him. With the fighters up against the cage, Livingston throws an elbow but misses. Livingston tries to land knees in the clinch but Fanning avoids the damage to the body. Stalling in the clinch from Fanning.
A short left from Livingston. Fanning blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Livingston struggles to land a body shot inside as Fanning controls his hands.
Livingston pushes off an throws an elbow but Fanning leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Fanning pushes Livingston back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Fanning blocks a body shot from Livingston. #TD# Livingston successfully pulls guard.
Fanning throws a big elbow that misses. Livingston throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Fanning is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Fanning trying to control the position from guard on top but Livingston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2# Fanning lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Livingston keeping moving, preventing Fanning from controlling successfully. #SUB# Livingston is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fanning is aware though and is defending well. Livingston is breathing heavily. Fanning is in close to Livingston's body, working some short punches and elbows. Livingston trying to strike off his back.
Fanning really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Livingston. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB# Livingston throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fanning must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Livingston not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fanning wanted to stand there but Livingston had control of the position. Fanning lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3# Fanning would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Livingston throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Fanning is looking to stand up but Livingston won't let him. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Livingston bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fanning's guard. #REVR# Fanning keeping moving, preventing Livingston from controlling successfully. Livingston wants to get up but he can't break Fanning's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Livingston might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Fanning is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Fanning pulls Livingston in close to prevent any damage. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Livingston shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fanning but Fanning pushes him off and we're back to square one. Fanning throws a series of strikes that have Livingston backpedaling.
#CUT2# It looks like Korey Livingston has been cut.#CL2# Fanning has Livingston up against the cage in a clinch.
Livingston looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Livingston jumps guard but Fanning turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2# Fanning breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Fanning dominated that round. The cut man is working on Korey Livingston's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Livingston tries to clinch but Fanning moves out of range. Fanning keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Livingston throws a series of punches but Fanning avoids them all with ease. Fanning tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL# Livingston moves into the clinch. Nice body punch from Fanning. Livingston missing with knees to the body.
Livingston misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Livingston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Livingston goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fanning lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Livingston taking a breather. Livingston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Livingston just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fanning's brow. #T1# Livingston misses with a body punch.
Livingston tries to work over Fanning's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Livingston is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. A battle for position here, against the cage. Maybe Livingston would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much. Livingston tries to land knees in the clinch but Fanning avoids the damage to the body. Livingston throws an elbow but it misses.
#TD2# Fanning jumps guard and drags Livingston to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Livingston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fanning is keeping the position for now. Livingston preventing the sweep. Fanning is trying to keep Livingston in close.
#T2# Fanning looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB# Livingston drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fanning looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fanning looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fanning! #REVB# Livingston is looking to reverse the position. Livingston wants to control but Fanning postures up. Livingston tries to improve position but can't. Fanning has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3# Fanning trying to control the action but Livingston is working from the bottom. You can see the frustration on Livingston's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Livingston is looking to reverse the position. Fanning wants to stand but Livingston is controlling his arm. Fanning wants to control but Livingston is keeping him busy. Fanning lands a few punches from side control. Livingston is looking for a sweep. Fanning looks up at the clock and then as Livingston takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Fanning smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Fanning tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Livingston is trying to get back to half guard. Livingston is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fanning's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB# Livingston is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Fanning is tapping! Great win for Livingston!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Korey Livingston!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 644 Round 2
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1# Beattie is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Fanning misses with a takedown attempt - Beattie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Beattie misses with a double jab
#TD# and Fanning counters with a shoot takedown. Beattie fights it but they end up in guard. Fanning with a nice head shot there.#SUB2# Beattie is looking to cinch up a triangle. Fanning throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Beattie's body to avoid the submission. Beattie has instead reached around Fanning's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Beattie arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dan Beattie!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 644 Round 1
Date: Jun 24, 2016 |
#R1# Fanning slips a jab and a cross from Grietje.
Fanning is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grietje sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. A nice combination there by Grietje.
Fanning swats away the attempt to clinch by Grietje.#CL2# Fanning moves into the clinch successfully.
Fanning is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2# Fanning ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fanning no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Fanning is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fanning seems keen to control Grietje's posture. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fanning is on top in guard.
#REVB# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Fanning wants to pass the guard but Grietje is keeping the position. Fanning sitting in guard here, content to control. Fanning postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Fanning postures up.
Fanning sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Fanning slips nicely into half guard. Grietje trying to control here.
Fanning is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2# Fanning is looking for a kimura but Grietje is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fanning to get the leverage. Fanning is controlling the pace.
#T3##SU2# Fanning postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Grietje to stand up. Grietje delivers a nice body kick. Nice takedown defense from Fanning. No joy for Grietje on that attempt. Grietje moves into range and connects with a jab. Grietje defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fanning.#TD2# Grietje gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fanning to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES# Grietje scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T4# Grietje misses with a takedown attempt #CL2# and Fanning counters by moving into the clinch. 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! Grietje goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fanning prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Grietje. That's going to take a lot out of him. Fanning dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD2# Fanning wants the takedown. Grietje is fighting it off but Fanning persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Grietje's guard against the cage. Fanning looks winded! Grietje tries to land a sweep but no joy. Grietje might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Fanning postures up and lands a big shot to Grietje's brow. #SU2# Fanning stands and steps away. Grietje gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mick Fanning will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Grietje doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2# and Fanning moves into the clinch. Grietje can't break the clinch.
Grietje on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD# Grietje successfully pulls guard.
Fanning is pushing down on Grietje's leg trying to pass to half guard. Grietje is fighting to maintain full guard but Fanning has managed to sneak the leg through. Fanning frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Fanning looking to control and managing it successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Fanning has hold of Grietje's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Grietje manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Grietje knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fanning on the ground.#T1##SUB2# Fanning working for a submission but Grietje is keeping him at bay. Grietje looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Fanning biding his time, controlling Grietje. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Grietje looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. Mick Fanning has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Fanning biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB2# Fanning working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Grietje is doing well to defend. Fanning seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Grietje is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mick Fanning!
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