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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Good shot there by Conrad.
Gracias looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Conrad plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gracias takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Conrad is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Gracias like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Gracias from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bilabong Conrad!
During a confident post fight interview, Bilabong Conrad thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Irons shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gracias but Gracias pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gracias looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Gracias keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Irons shoots in but Gracias avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Irons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Irons fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gracias checks it well. #CL#
Gracias gets tackled into the cage by Irons. Irons maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Irons smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Gracias tries to keep at a distance but Irons has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Gracias has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Irons is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gracias wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gracias told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Irons is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gracias is defending well for now.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Irons takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gracias is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Irons pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Gracias jumps into guard, dragging Irons to the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gracias can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Irons controls the pace.
Irons throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SU#
Irons stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Irons closes the distance and pushes Gracias back into the cage.#T2#
Irons is working Gracias over against the cage.
Irons throws an elbow that misses.
Gracias prevents a takedown attempt there.
Irons is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Irons content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Irons will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gracias up against the cage.
Irons tries a knee to the head but Gracias blocks it.
Irons stops a takedown attempt from Gracias.
Irons wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gracias has him pressed against the cage.
Gracias on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T3#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD#
Irons decides to pull guard.
Irons looking for a sweep. Not yet Irons, not yet.
Irons pulls Gracias in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracias from doing any damage or advancing position.
Irons looking for a sweep. Not yet Irons, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Irons wants to stand up but Gracias is controlling him.
Irons looking for a sweep. Not yet Irons, not yet.
Irons is pulling down on Gracias's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Irons looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gracias is fending him off so far but Irons persists. Nope, Gracias circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice combination there by Irons.
#CL#
Irons forces Gracias back against the cage and clinches.
Irons drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracias stops a takedown attempt from Irons.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Irons 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#
Irons fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And Gracias tries to counter it with a takedown but Irons pushes his down on his head and steps out.
James Irons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Irons closes the distance and clinches.
Gracias tries to score a body lock takedown but Irons shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gracias trying to control the position but instead, Irons has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gracias into the cage.
Gracias can't break the clinch.
#TD#
Irons pulls guard successfully.
Irons managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irons'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.#T1#
Gracias is breathing heavily.
Gracias trying to control but Irons is working from the bottom. #ES#
Irons kicks Gracias off and gets to his feet.
Irons misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Irons looks for the body kick but Gracias saw that one coming.
Gracias is looking for the big counter here.
Irons shoots for a double leg takedown but Gracias sprawls well. He's pushed Irons's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T2##CL#
Irons rushes Gracias and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gracias misses with some punches.
Irons drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gracias gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Irons leaning against his opponent.
Irons is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gracias gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Irons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Irons goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gracias prevents it.
Irons is pressed up against the cage. Gracias has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Irons down to the mat. Irons avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Irons clinches.
Gracias blocks an elbow strike.#T3#
Irons tries to circle away but Gracias has him pinned against the cage.
Gracias is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Irons is keeping busy.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Irons wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gracias has him pressed against the cage.
Irons drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracias tries to score a body lock takedown but Irons shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Irons pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gracias is looking to control Irons's arms but Irons gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gracias has his back to the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Irons.
Gracias keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Irons's efforts to push away.
Irons has had enough of the clinch but Gracias keeps him there for the moment.
Irons is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gracias gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Irons tries to break free but Gracias pushes him back against the cage.
Irons wants a takedown but no success here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Irons is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gracias gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Irons jumps into guard, dragging Gracias to the mat.
#SUB#
Irons has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gracias is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Irons.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Irons dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Irons tries to clinch there but Gracias circles away.
#CL#
Irons has closed the distance and engaged Gracias in a clinch.
#TD#
Irons ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Irons no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Irons controlling the position.
Irons throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Gracias takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irons keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully.
Gracias advances to half guard. #T1#
Irons wants to improve his position but Gracias is controlling well.
Gracias is trying to control the action in half guard but Irons is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Irons moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gracias won't allow Irons to sweep him here. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Irons looking for a guillotine here but Gracias defends easily.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Irons fails with the takedown.
Gracias fails with a takedown attempt.
Irons lands a two punch combo.
Irons misses with a takedown attempt - Gracias sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3#
Irons dives in and grabs Gracias's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gracias pushes down on Irons's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Irons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Irons fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gracias avoids it really well and circles away.
Gracias shoots in looking for a takedown but Irons manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracias's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Irons clinches up against the cage.
Fernando Gracias has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Irons is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gracias is defending well.
Irons wants to break free but Gracias has control.
Irons is trying to pull guard but Gracias turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gracias has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Irons after a bit of a struggle. #T4#
Gracias has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Irons avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Irons pushes Gracias back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Irons tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gracias just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Irons pulls guard.
Irons keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Irons is looking for a triangle here but Gracias uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
James Irons overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Gracias has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Irons is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Gracias yanks on the arm and Irons is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Gracias.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fernando Gracias!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Gracias gets caught flat footed, as Romero shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gracias looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Romero in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Romero sitting in guard here, content to control. #SU#
Romero gets to his feet - Gracias follows without any prompting. #CL#
Romero has taken the fight to the clinch.
Romero really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
Romero gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Romero takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gracias is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Romero scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Gracias taking some punishment here, with Romero in his half guard.
Romero throwing shots but Gracias is blocking nicely.
Romero is taking a breather. Gracias says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gracias avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Romero. #SU#
Romero stands up and beckons Gracias to join him on the feet.
Yoel Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Romero darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Romero moves into full mount! Gracias won't be happy about that!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Romero scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gracias?
#SUB#
Romero working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Romero controlling from mount.
Romero is landing with some decent strikes but Gracias is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T3#
Romero controlling from mount.
Romero'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.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Romero connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#SUB#
Gracias defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Romero.
Romero controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romero scoring with strikes but Gracias is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoel Romero dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Romero shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gracias manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Yoel Romero overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Romero gets to his feet. Gracias looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Romero shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gracias's guard.
Romero is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias is breathing heavily.#T1#
Further stalling from Romero.#SU#
Romero gets to his feet. Gracias looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T2#
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.#TD#
Romero throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gracias was covering up waiting for the punch and Romero finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Romero throwing strikes but missing.
Romero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SU#
Romero stands up from Gracias's guard - Romero perhaps looking for a knockout.
Romero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracias can do to turn this around?#CL#
Romero gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Romero tries for a takedown but Gracias manages to get underhooks.
Romero is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gracias to keep the fight standing.
Romero lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gracias trying to control the position but instead, Romero has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gracias into the cage.
Romero tries for a takedown but Gracias manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoel Romero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romero working Gracias over with knees to the body.
Gracias takes a knee right on the jaw!
#BC#
Romero manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Romero drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T4#
Romero working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Romero controls from within his opponent's guard.
Romero tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracias is retaining full guard.
Romero engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Romero has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Romero decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gracias, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoel Romero dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Romero.
Romero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracias with the counter takedown but Romero avoids it easily.
Romero fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Romero shoots for a takedown but Gracias saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gracias let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Romero has managed to clinch.
Gracias is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Romero is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Romero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gracias takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Romero drives through and clinches with Gracias against the cage.
#TD#
Romero jumps guard and drags Gracias to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gracias preventing the sweep. #T1#
Romero managing to control the position. #SUB#
Romero escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracias gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Romero pulls Gracias in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Romero is trying to control the position but Gracias postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yoel Romero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Romero slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracias, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3##CL#
Gracias gets tackled into the cage by Romero. Romero maintains the clinch.
Romero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracias's elbow.
Romero has Gracias pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gracias manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoel Romero. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Romero manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Romero instigates a clinch.
Gracias tries to break the clinch but Romero is controlling the position.
Fernando Gracias has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC#
Romero breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Romero shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gracias's guard.
Romero seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4#
Gracias keeping full guard, as Romero tries to pass.
Romero will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Romero works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Romero stops Gracias from getting back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracias won't allow Romero to pass to mount.
Yoel Romero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Well, if Romero is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoel Romero showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Romero 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoel Romero!
A very excited looking Yoel Romero rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Sithole tests Gracias's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gracias looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Gracias rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sithole moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gracias goes for a double leg but Sithole avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sithole continues to drive forward.
Gracias throws a wild hook but Sithole just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Gracias gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Sithole raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moses Sithole!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Morin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gracias looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Morin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Morin'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.
Morin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Morin lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Morin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Morin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morin cracks Gracias with a solid left hand.#T1#
Morin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Morin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Gracias tries to keep at a distance but Morin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Morin swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracias uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gracias drops down looking for an ankle pick but Morin pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD#
Morin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gracias manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gracias utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Morin stays in close to Gracias's body and controls the position.
Morin lands a couple of elbows.
Morin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Morin's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Gracias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morin is one step ahead there.
Morin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Morin 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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Further stalling from Morin.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Morin clinches up against the cage.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gracias prevents a body shot from Morin.
Morin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gracias is trying to stall.
Morin tries to land knees in the clinch but Gracias avoids the damage to the body.
Morin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gracias is defending well for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracias wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Morin misses with a body punch.
Morin looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Morin 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##CL#
Morin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gracias on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gracias fails to pull guard.
Morin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Morin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gracias is defending well for now.
Gracias misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morin tries a body shot but Gracias blocks it.
Gracias working aggressively here.
Gracias is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morin missing with knees to the body.
Gracias wants to take the fight to the mat but Morin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Morin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Morin missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Morin breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Morin has managed to clinch.
Morin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Morin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Morin struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracias controls his hands.
Morin stalls.
Morin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gracias avoids it.
Morin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gracias on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Morin lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Morin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Morin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gracias avoiding damage as Morin throws knees to the body.
Morin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Morin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Morin leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gracias avoiding damage as Morin throws knees to the body.
Morin prevents the takedown attempt.
Troy Morin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Gracias.
Morin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gracias is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T3#
Gracias prevents a body shot from Morin.
Gracias blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Morin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gracias is defending well for now.
Troy Morin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gracias is looking for a takedown.
A short right from Morin on the inside.
Morin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morin tries to work over Gracias's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Morin.
Morin tries to land knees in the clinch but Gracias avoids the damage to the body.
Gracias avoiding damage as Morin throws knees to the body.
Morin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gracias avoids it.#T4#
Morin misses with a punch to the body.
Gracias tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Morin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Morin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracias backwards.
Come on Morin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Morin trying to land knees to the body.
Gracias managing to block the knees to the body from Morin.
Morin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gracias is defending well for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morin misses with a body punch.
Gracias being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Morin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Morin dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gracias throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Morin counters with a shoot takedown. Gracias fights it but they end up in guard.
Morin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Morin drops back looking for a leg! Gracias is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracias manages to kick Morin off! Morin jumps back into Gracias's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Morin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Morin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gracias takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Morin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T1#
Morin distracts Gracias with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gracias avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gracias has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Morin is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Troy Morin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morin looks for a takedown but Gracias sprawls well.
Gracias avoids the head kick by Morin.
Nice sprawl there from Gracias as Morin shoots in.#TD#
Morin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gracias tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T2#
Morin scoring with strikes but Gracias is staying in there. #SUB#
Morin is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gracias can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Morin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Gracias is wriggling around trying to escape.
A nice elbow there by Morin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morin controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Gracias defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Morin.
Morin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3##SUB#
Morin jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gracias manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Morin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracias can't do much from the bottom here.
Fernando Gracias has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morin is chipping away with strikes.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Morin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gracias tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Gracias flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Morin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Morin has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gracias's face.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morin scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Troy Morin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Morin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Troy Morin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Morin 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Troy Morin!
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 10, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Mooney drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gracias looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Gracias manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mooney's best efforts.
Mooney content to control rather than advance.
Mooney sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gracias defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mooney missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Mooney seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Gracias has recovered full guard.
Gracias wants to stand and escape but Mooney is having none of it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Gracias avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mooney postures up and lands a big shot to Gracias's brow. #SUB#
Mooney is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mooney engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mooney with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Mooney closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gracias to the mat! Gracias manages to get full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mooney accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mooney is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mooney missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Mooney stands up over Gracias, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mooney postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mooney controls from within his opponent's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mooney throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracias works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Mooney manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gracias on his heels. He'll look to pass Gracias's guard now, I'm sure.#T4#
Mooney in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mooney working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Mooney thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SU#
Mooney gets to his feet. Gracias looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Gracias gets caught napping as Mooney dives in and scores a takedown. Gracias manages to retain guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mooney stays in close to Gracias's body and controls the position. #SU#
Gracias is working an open guard so Mooney takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coleman Mooney dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Gracias misses with a wild combination.
Gracias shoots in for a takedown but Mooney shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mooney throwing a counter right hand but Gracias manages to avoid it.
Mooney fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Mooney shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gracias is looking to stand back up but Mooney counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Gracias. #REVB#
Gracias is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracias is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mooney stalling.
Mooney could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1#
Mooney is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Mooney is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Mooney is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Mooney seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracias tries to get to full guard but Mooney has control of the leg. #SUB#
Mooney is looking for a kimura but Gracias is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mooney to get the leverage. #SUB#
Mooney is trying to work for a kimura but Gracias is defending well.
#T3##SUB#
Mooney is looking for a kimura here.
Gracias is trying to stand up here but Mooney is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mooney tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gracias sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mooney somewhat.#TD#
Mooney scores with a takedown into Gracias's guard.
Coleman Mooney overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mooney postures up and lands a big shot to Gracias's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coleman Mooney dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Mooney shoots in but Gracias avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gracias dives in for a single leg takedown but Mooney sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mooney tries for a takedown but Gracias sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Mooney shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gracias's guard.
Mooney stays in close to Gracias's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mooney is looking to work some ground and pound but Gracias has wrist control.
Gracias takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mooney throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Gracias working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mooney. #SU#
Mooney stands and steps away. Gracias gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mooney is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracias can do to turn this around?#CL#
Mooney clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Mooney's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mooney is defended easily by Gracias.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Coleman Mooney. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Gracias gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T2#
Mooney throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mooney stands up over Gracias, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mooney postures up in Gracias's guard and throws a big left but Gracias blocks it.
Mooney is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mooney loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Mooney landing some decent shots from guard.
Mooney makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fernando Gracias has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Coleman Mooney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracias stuffs the takedown.
Gracias stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gracias wants it to stay on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD#
Mooney bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gracias wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Mooney in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB#
Mooney tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gracias tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
And that's the end of the fight!
Coleman Mooney showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mooney, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Coleman Mooney!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Oneil closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gracias looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Gracias swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oneil is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gracias is defending well for now.
Oneil has Gracias pushed against the cage.
Oneil slows down the pace here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Oneil takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Oneil gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Gracias blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Oneil trying to land knees to the body.
#TD2#
Gracias has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Oneil is trying to keep an underhook but Gracias manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oneil tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Oneil is looking to improve his position.
Oneil controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T1#
Oneil is trying to stand back up but Gracias is controlling him
Oneil is doing well to control the position and prevent Gracias from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Oneil closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gracias bucks up and tries to throw Oneil off but instead Oneil has got his back!#T2#
Oneil has Gracias flattened out and is raining down punches.
Oneil landing with strikes.
Oneil looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Gracias grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Oneil is punishing Gracias with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good control from Oneil.#T3#
Oneil has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Gracias. #SUB#
Oneil is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gracias knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gracias for a finish.
Oneil connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Gracias to escape the position.
#T4##SUB#
Oneil is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gracias has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Gracias defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Oneil looking for the choke from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cary Oneil dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Oneil scores with a takedown into Gracias's guard.
Oneil trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Oneil trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Oneil lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Oneil's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oneil distracts Gracias with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Oneil connects with a couple of short punches.
Gracias is breathing heavily.#SU#
Oneil decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T1##TD#
Oneil shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gracias's guard.#SU#
Oneil stands up from Gracias's guard - Oneil perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Oneil dives in and scores a takedown into Gracias's guard.
Oneil connects with a couple of short punches.
Gracias wants to stand and escape but Oneil is having none of it.
Oneil will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Oneil missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Oneil is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Oneil lands a couple of digs.
Oneil distracts Gracias with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Oneil could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Oneil accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Oneil lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SU#
Oneil stands up from Gracias's guard - Oneil perhaps looking for a knockout. #T3##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Oneil.
Oneil is chipping away with strikes.
Gracias is working to avoid the ground and pound but Oneil connects with a decent elbow.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Oneil working the body and head with strikes. #SU#
Oneil stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T4#
Gracias blocks a head kick by Oneil.
Fernando Gracias is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Oneil clinches with his opponent.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Oneil just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gracias's brow.
Oneil avoiding damage.
Oneil goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oneil leaning his opponent against the cage.
Oneil is struggling to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oneil stalling.
Oneil seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Gracias is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cary Oneil dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD#
Oneil fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gracias sprawls well initially but Oneil persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Oneil is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Oneil takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Oneil lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oneil working the head and body with strikes.
Gracias takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Gracias taking some punishment here, with Oneil in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Oneil lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Oneil is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracias sees it coming and defends easily.
Oneil is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Oneil lands a nice short elbow.
Oneil takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2#
Oneil lands with a punch from half guard.
Oneil winds up and cracks Gracias with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gracias is looking for a sweep. Oneil is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Oneil wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracias is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracias is looking to improve his position.
Cary Oneil overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oneil working Gracias over with strikes. #T3##SUB#
Oneil seems to be looking for submissions.
Oneil is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Oneil winds up and cracks Gracias with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fernando Gracias has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oneil landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Oneil is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracias defends it well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A head kick misses from Oneil.
Gracias drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Oneil defends it well.#TD#
Oneil scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Oneil cracks Gracias with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Oneil looks up at the clock and then as Gracias takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Oneil smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Oneil lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Oneil working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Oneil is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracias has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cary Oneil is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Oneil goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gracias rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Oneil's guard! Nice work there by Gracias!
And that's the end of the fight!
Cary Oneil showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Oneil 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cary Oneil!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Figueroa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gracias sprawls well. Gracias wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Figueroa gets slowly back to his feet.
Gracias looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Gracias walks into a left hand.
Gracias shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Figueroa sprawls well. Figueroa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracias gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias blocks a head kick by Figueroa.
#TD#
Figueroa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gracias sprawls well initially but Figueroa persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T1##SUB#
Figueroa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Figueroa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Figueroa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Figueroa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Figueroa is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Figueroa seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Figueroa wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracias is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Figueroa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracias is trying to get back to full guard.
Figueroa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Figueroa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Figueroa there.
Figueroa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Figueroa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Figueroa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracias has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Gracias is looking to escape.#SUB#
Figueroa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Figueroa is working for a kimura but Gracias is defending it quite comfortably.
Figueroa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Figueroa stops Gracias from getting back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Figueroa. #SUB#
Figueroa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gracias is working to avoid the ground and pound but Figueroa connects with a decent elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Figueroa working the body and head with strikes.
Gracias can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Figueroa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenton Figueroa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Figueroa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Figueroa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Figueroa misses with an uppercut. Gracias saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figueroa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracias is breathing heavily.
Gracias misses with a combination
#CL#
and Figueroa counters by moving into the clinch.
Figueroa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracias can do to turn this around?#T1#
Figueroa leaning his opponent against the cage.
Figueroa is struggling to control the position.
Figueroa seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Figueroa content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC#
Figueroa breaks from the clinch.
Gracias throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Figueroa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gracias sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Figueroa somewhat.
Figueroa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Figueroa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gracias avoids the head kick by Figueroa.
Figueroa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Figueroa throws a head kick that misses.
Figueroa throws a sloppy head kick and Gracias moves out of range easily. #CL#
Figueroa closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Figueroa's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC#
Figueroa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Figueroa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracias blocks a head kick by Figueroa.
Gracias drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Figueroa defends it well.#CL#
Figueroa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gracias is trying to break free.
Gracias is trying to pull guard but Figueroa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gracias fails to pull guard.
Figueroa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T4##BC#
Figueroa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Figueroa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Figueroa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Gracias.
Good standup being displayed there by Figueroa as he connects with a hook.
Figueroa misses with a head kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Figueroa moves into the clinch.
Figueroa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Figueroa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenton Figueroa dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Figueroa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gracias quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Figueroa is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Figueroa wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracias is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Figueroa is looking for a kimura but Gracias is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Figueroa to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Figueroa lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Figueroa seems to be looking for submissions.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Figueroa lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Figueroa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Figueroa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracias has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Figueroa is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Gracias to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Gracias is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Figueroa cracks Gracias with a solid left hand.
Figueroa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
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.
Figueroa postures up in Gracias's guard and throws a big left but Gracias blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Figueroa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Figueroa works over Gracias with some ground and pound from guard.
Kenton Figueroa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Figueroa throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gracias utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracias.
Figueroa misses with a takedown attempt - Gracias sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3#
Gracias misses with a takedown #CL#
and Figueroa moves into the clinch.
Gracias drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kenton Figueroa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Gracias.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fernando Gracias has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC#
Figueroa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Figueroa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gracias!#T4##SUB#
Figueroa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracias, who protects the arm well.
Gracias gets back to half guard.
Figueroa throws a strike but Gracias avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracias looking to control.
Figueroa cracks Gracias with a solid left hand.
Kenton Figueroa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Figueroa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenton Figueroa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Figueroa 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenton Figueroa!
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Event:
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Date: Sep 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Cooper stalks Gracias and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gracias's face. Gracias staggers backwards, shaken.
Gracias looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Cooper closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gracias did well to prevent Cooper getting side control.
Cooper working over Gracias with some ground and pound. Gracias looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Cooper is working for a kimura but Gracias is defending it quite comfortably.
Cooper throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gracias defending well though.
Cooper thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cooper is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Gracias taking some punishment here, with Cooper in his half guard.
Cooper not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cooper sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gracias defending well though.
Cooper not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cooper looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cooper missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cooper not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cooper lands strikes from half guard.
Cooper takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2##SUB#
Cooper is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracias has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cooper working over Gracias with some ground and pound. Gracias looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cooper not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cooper working over Gracias with some ground and pound. Gracias looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cooper really is a fat lump.
Cooper missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gracias has hold of Cooper's hands but Cooper slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cooper slips a nice elbow through Gracias's hands, connecting with Gracias's forehead.#T3#
Cooper winds up and cracks Gracias with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cooper thows a huge punch but Gracias dodges it nicely.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cooper throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cooper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cooper chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#TD#
Cooper feints and as Gracias raises his hands in defense, Cooper changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cooper working some strikes from top position.
Cooper throwing strikes but missing.
Gracias has momentary wrist control but Cooper slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Gracias utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cooper throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracias works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cooper scoring with some ground and pound.
Gracias wants to stand but Cooper is controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gracias takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Cooper moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Cooper 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#
Gracias defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cooper.
Cooper fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Gracias gets tackled into the cage by Cooper. Cooper maintains the clinch.
Cooper is pushing Gracias up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gracias is looking to break free of the clinch but Cooper has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cooper tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gracias just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gracias is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Gracias manages to pull guard.
Cooper throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Gracias is trying to keep Cooper in close.
Cooper has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cooper throws a big right hand that misses.
Cooper lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gracias wants to stand and escape but Cooper is having none of it.
Cooper lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cooper with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A shot to the liver by Cooper. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD#
Cooper decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cooper slips a nice elbow through Gracias's hands, connecting with Gracias's forehead.
Cooper working the head and body with strikes.
Cooper drops an elbow to the side of Gracias's head.
Cooper not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cooper takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gracias has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cooper is working away from the top position though.
Cooper throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Gracias on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cooper thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nice strikes from Cooper there.
Cooper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracias can do to turn this around?
Cooper missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Travis Cooper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracias is trying to stand back up but Cooper is controlling him
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cooper lands with a good body shot.
Cooper feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gracias's calf.#CL#
Cooper drives through and clinches with Gracias against the cage.
#T4#
Cooper jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gracias walks away with a smile on his face. Cooper gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Cooper. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Cooper gets a double leg takedown into Gracias's guard.
Cooper with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cooper landing with the ground and pound.
Gracias avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cooper loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gracias is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cooper is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Cooper dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Cooper misses the shot to the body.
Cooper comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
An inside leg kick from Cooper misses. #CL#
Cooper rushes Gracias and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cooper stalling against the cage.
#TD2#
Gracias has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Cooper clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Cooper manages to escape to his feet.
Gracias takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cooper rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracias moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cooper has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gracias is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cooper is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gracias stops a takedown attempt from Cooper.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Cooper. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Gracias jumps guard.
Gracias working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cooper.
Cooper works over Gracias with some ground and pound from guard.
Gracias 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.#T2#
Cooper throwing strikes from guard but Gracias blocks nicely.
Cooper working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cooper cracks Gracias with a solid left hand.
Cooper throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cooper throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracias works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cooper throwing strikes from guard but Gracias blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cooper accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cooper rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracias moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Cooper darts in and clinches Gracias up against the cage.
Cooper is struggling to control the position.
Cooper wants to take the fight to the mat but Gracias manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fernando Gracias has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cooper tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T4#
Cooper is pushing Gracias up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cooper leaning against his opponent.
Gracias wants to get back to striking at distance but Cooper won't allow it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cooper jumps guard but Gracias turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cooper looking to throw knees to the head but Gracias is blocking nicely.
#TD2#
Gracias gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Travis Cooper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gracias wants to pass the guard but Cooper is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Cooper showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cooper 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Cooper!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Gracias closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gracias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcfadden keeps working.
Mcfadden trying to control here.
Gracias is trying to control. Mcfadden wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mcfadden is trying to maintain the position but Gracias is very close to passing his half guard.
Mcfadden is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Gracias seems content to control.#SU2#
Gracias stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T1##CL#
Gracias tries to keep at a distance but Mcfadden has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mcfadden really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Gracias lands a takedown into guard.
#SUB2#
Mcfadden wants to control position but Gracias is using a can opener to pass guard... He's turned it into a full on guillotine from mount now! Big trouble for Mcfadden here! He's turning a lovely shade of purple and yep! He's tapping out! I would say world class Jiu Jitsu but is it really? It was nice but let's not get silly about it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Fernando Gracias!
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