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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 18, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Oubaali moves into the clinch successfully.
Oubaali makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oubaali is leaning against Thomas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Oubaali.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Thomas takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A shot in the inside from Oubaali.
Oubaali works on Thomas's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Oubaali breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Oubaali forces Thomas back against the cage and clinches.
Oubaali prevents the takedown attempt.
Oubaali stops a takedown attempt from Thomas.
A nice left hand lands by Oubaali.
Oubaali lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oubaali lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oubaali works on Thomas's body with a couple of short punches.
Thomas looks winded!
Oubaali works on Thomas's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Oubaali's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Oubaali clinches. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oubaali.#ROC#
Thomas is rocked!
Oubaali is leaning against Thomas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Oubaali creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thomas is still on wobbly legs! Can Oubaali finish him?
Oubaali lands a right hand.
Oubaali lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Oubaali.
Oubaali lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oubaali lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Oubaali.
Oubaali is working Thomas over against the cage.#KD#
Thomas tumbles to the floor! Oubaali threw a big shot that dropped him and now Oubaali is on top looking to finish! Thomas has guard but can he survive?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oubaali trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Oubaali looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Oubaali from controlling successfully.
Thomas seems to have recovered his senses.
Oubaali tries to free his leg and advance position but Thomas is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas wants to sweep but no luck.
Oubaali prevents Thomas from getting back to his feet.
Thomas keeping full guard, as Oubaali tries to pass.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Thomas is trying to control the position but Oubaali postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oubaali lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T3#
Oubaali lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Oubaali lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oubaali lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Oubaali.
Oubaali lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oubaali lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oubaali makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Oubaali escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thomas gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Oubaali gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Thomas is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ali Oubaali!
Ali Oubaali thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Shashi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thomas wants to counter the offense by Shashi and move into the clinch position.#CL#
Shashi closes the distance and clinches.
Thomas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shashi effectively controlling the action here.
Shashi lands a body shot in the clinch.
#TD#
Shashi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Shashi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thomas defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shashi wants to sweep here but Thomas controlling him for the moment.
Shashi managing to control the position. #T1##SUB#
Shashi is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Thomas has his hands clasped together but Shashi extends and breaks Thomas's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Shashi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cajetan Shashi!
A very excited looking Cajetan Shashi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Starbowski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Starbowski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Thomas moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Thomas jumps into guard, dragging Starbowski to the mat.
Thomas is pulling down on Starbowski's head to control his posture.
Thomas's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Thomas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Starbowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Thomas is tightening it up a little... Starbowski has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Starbowski reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Starbowski taps out! Nice BJJ there by Thomas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sam Thomas!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Simard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thomas keeps the fight on the outside.
Horrible takedown attempt by Simard or perhaps it was just good defense by Thomas, which made it look bad.
Simard dives in for a single leg takedown but Thomas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Thomas lands a high kick!
#CL#
Thomas gets a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simard fails with a takedown attempt.
Sam Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rene Simard.
Thomas lands a front kick.#T1##TD#
Thomas looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Simard manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Simard doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thomas counters with a two punch combo. #TD#
Thomas bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Simard looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Thomas stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Simard doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Thomas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Thomas. #TD#
Thomas is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Simard can't fight it off and eventually Thomas manages to take the fight to the floor. Simard looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Simard controls Thomas momentarily but Thomas frees himself. #T2#
Thomas engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Thomas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Thomas tries to free his leg and advance position but Simard is retaining full guard.
Simard wants to sweep here but Thomas controlling him for the moment.
Simard wants to control but Thomas passes easily into half guard.
#SUB#
Thomas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thomas lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Simard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thomas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thomas's back!#SUB2#
Thomas showing good submission defense here.
Simard is hanging on to Thomas's back as he tries to escape.
Thomas tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Simard looking to control but Thomas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Thomas is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4#
Simard can't control as he wanted to and Thomas manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Simard trying to control the action but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Simard looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Thomas with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've been informed that Simard has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2#
Thomas is defending against the submission attempts here by Simard.
Simard tries to pass to full mount but Thomas defends it.
Thomas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Simard on the ground.
Thomas wants to get back to full guard.
Thomas is trying to stand up here but Simard is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Thomas dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Simard as he avoids it easily.
Simard now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Thomas swats away the attempt to clinch by Simard.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Simard as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Thomas looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Simard looking for a sweep. Not yet Simard, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Simard trying to control the position.
#T1#
Simard might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Thomas haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Thomas tries to free his leg and advance position but Simard is retaining full guard.
Simard 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.
Thomas postures up and lands a big shot to Simard's brow.
Simard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thomas slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Simard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thomas's guard. #REVB##T2#
Thomas is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Simard from controlling successfully.
Thomas pulls Simard in close to his closed guard and prevents Simard from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Simard drops back, looking for a kneebar! Thomas looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Thomas looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Thomas! #REVR#
Simard is breathing heavily.
Simard tries to improve position but can't.
Thomas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simard can do to turn this around?
Simard gets back to half guard.#T3#
Simard is trying to maintain the position but Thomas is very close to passing his half guard.
Thomas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Simard knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Simard wants to control but Thomas is keeping busy.
Simard tries to get to full guard but Thomas has control of the leg. #SUB#
Thomas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Simard is just riding it out for now. Thomas eventually gives up the hold.
Thomas winds up and cracks Simard with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Thomas working the head and body with strikes.
Simard trying to control here.
Thomas prevents Simard from improving his position.#SU#
Thomas decides to return to a standing position. #CL#
Thomas clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Thomas pulls guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Thomas looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Simard passes into side control.
Thomas pecks away with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Thomas dominated that second round.
That's time! Thomas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Simard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thomas defends it nicely.
Simard darts in trying to clinch
and Thomas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Simard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Simard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thomas swivels and escapes.
Sam Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rene Simard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Thomas shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Thomas was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Thomas in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Simard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Simard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Simard is letting Thomas control him for a moment.
Simard wants to control but Thomas postures up.
Simard is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Simard seems a little lost for a moment, as Thomas dominates the positioning.#SU#
Thomas decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Thomas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#T2#
Thomas lands a really nice looking cross but Simard seems unphased.
#TD#
Thomas shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Simard taking some punishment here, with Thomas in his half guard.
Thomas with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Simard wants to control but Thomas is keeping busy.
Thomas controlling the action here.#T3##SU#
Thomas decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Thomas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thomas taking a breather.
Simard has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Thomas after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Thomas breaks from the clinch.
Simard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4#
Thomas throws a good cross that connects.
#CL#
Thomas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sam Thomas is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
Thomas feints and as Simard raises his hands in defense, Thomas changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Simard working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simard can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Thomas controls the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simard lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Thomas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thomas 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Thomas!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Vallely gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vallely has Thomas pushed against the cage.
Vallely lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thomas tries to work over Vallely's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Vallely - that landed with a thud.
Vallely lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vallely scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vallely lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Vallely lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thomas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vallelys head.
Vallely lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thomas backwards. #ROC#
Thomas is rocked!
Vallely blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vallely lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Thomas is still on wobbly legs! Can Vallely finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Thomas gets control of Vallely's arms and successfully pulls guard. Thomas will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU#
Vallely decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Thomas, up you get!
Thomas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vallely.
Thomas seems to have recovered his senses.
Vallely feints a jab and as Thomas dips his head, Vallely unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Thomas right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Thomas falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Vallely smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mike Vallely!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Thomas fails with the takedown.
Thomas slips a jab from Mill.
Thomas looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Thomas looks for a takedown but Mill sprawls well.
Mill throws a body shot but no joy.
Mill looks to throw the jab but Thomas is out of range.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas.
#CL2#
Mill closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mill scores with a shoulder strike.
Thomas jumps guard but Mill turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mill throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Mill lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mill. #ROC2#
Thomas is rocked!
A short body shot lands from Mill as the two fighters clinch.
Oh Thomas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mill creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mill lands a nice shot to the body. #T1##KD2#
Mill drops Thomas onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Thomas is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mill.
Mill dips a shoulder and cracks Thomas with a mighty uppercut! Thomas falls back against the cage and Mill unloads with a barrage of strikes! Thomas is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Mill screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Mill!
Mike Mill was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
DFC Asylum 24
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Thomas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fem pinned against the cage. Fem gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fem connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thomas's hands.
Fem looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fem with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sam Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Fem lands a left and a right that send Thomas crashing to the mat, dazed. Fem thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Thomas is rocked!
Fem takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fem circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Thomas to the canvas! Thomas doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Fem keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nummer Fem!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Thomas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Takasugi is fending him off so far but Thomas persists. Nope, Takasugi circles away and we're back to standing.
Takasugi throws a right and a left that Thomas avoids nicely. #TD#
Thomas fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Takasugi sprawls well initially but Thomas persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Takasugi is trying to stand up here but Thomas is controlling him well.
Takasugi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Takasugi.
Takasugi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thomas is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Thomas is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Takasugi has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Thomas is looking to defend but Takasugi has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Thomas! Takasugi pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Thomas taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Keisuke Takasugi!
As Keisuke Takasugi got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Suzuki yahama jiu-jitsu kikoman sushi, toyota samsung sony bukkake! Sushami, hiroshima nagasaki!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Thomas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Takasugi defends well and Thomas ends up having to push Takasugi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Thomas darts in looking for a takedown but Takasugi gets double underhooks and turns Thomas into the cage.
Takasugi is looking for the big counter here.
Thomas with a poor takedown
and Takasugi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas with a poor takedown #KD2#
and Takasugi counters with a big uppercut that knocks Thomas off his feet! Takasugi dives into side control looking to finish!#ROC2#
Thomas is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Takasugi has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Oh Thomas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Takasugi with a dominant takedown and that's winded Thomas.
Thomas is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Takasugi dives into side control.
#REVR#
My spies in Red House inform me that Takasugi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Thomas gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takasugi controlling from mount.
Thomas seems to have got his legs back now.
Takasugi landing punches. #T1#
Takasugi controlling the pace for now.
Thomas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Takasugi on the ground.
Takasugi scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Thomas?
Thomas wants to get back to his feet.
Takasugi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thomas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Takasugi controlling from mount.
Takasugi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Takasugi working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Thomas turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Takasugi off and cradles Thomas's limp body as Takasugi celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Keisuke Takasugi!
As Keisuke Takasugi got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Suzuki yahama jiu-jitsu kikoman sushi, toyota samsung sony bukkake! Sushami, hiroshima nagasaki!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 12, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Danieles looking to score a takedown here. Thomas is defending well but Danieles drives through and ends up in Thomas's guard.
Danieles controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Danieles landing some decent shots from guard.
Thomas controls Danieles momentarily but Danieles frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danieles showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Thomas is trying to control the position but Danieles postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danieles is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Danieles working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Danieles sitting in guard here, content to control.
Danieles seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Thomas for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Thomas pulls Danieles in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Thomas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Danieles working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thomas's head.
Danieles is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Danieles has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Danieles postures up in Thomas's guard and throws a big left but Thomas blocks it.
Danieles trying to stand up but can't free himself from Thomas's guard.
Danieles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Danieles lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SU#
Danieles gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Danieles uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Danieles changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thomas shoots in but Danieles avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thomas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Danieles swivels and escapes.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nathan Danieles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Thomas.#TD#
Danieles gets a takedown into half guard.
Thomas manages to get to full guard.
#T3#
Danieles is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Thomas 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.
Danieles trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Danieles controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Danieles with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Danieles 's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Danieles content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Thomas has locked up a guillotine! Thomas's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Danieles is holding on here and Thomas must be using up a lot of energy. Danieles has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Thomas gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sam Thomas!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thomas!
#CL#
Wells darts in and clinches Thomas up against the cage.#BC2#
Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Wells has closed the distance and engaged Thomas in a clinch.
The referee calls for Wells to work.
Wells is trying to drag Thomas to the mat but Thomas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wells is pushing Thomas up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wells stalling.
Wells gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC2#
Thomas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wells will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Thomas forces Wells back against the cage and clinches.
Wells looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Wells. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##BC2#
Thomas breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Wells closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Thomas's guard.#ES2#
Thomas pushes Wells off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Ricky Wells seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid body kick from Thomas.
Wells is breathing heavily.#TD#
Wells closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wells lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Thomas wants to sweep but no luck.
Thomas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Wells got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thomas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wells has managed to get both his arms back between Thomas's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Wells content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Thomas has locked up a guillotine! Thomas's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Wells is holding on here and Thomas must be using up a lot of energy. Wells has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Thomas gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sam Thomas!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Fumire shoots in for a takedown but Thomas shows good takedown defense.
Thomas is looking to clinch but Fumire is avoiding it.
Thomas throws a sloppy head kick and Fumire moves out of range easily.
Fumire misses with a takedown attempt - Thomas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fumire fails with a takedown attempt.
Sam Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Fumire.
Thomas throws a head kick but Fumire moves out of range.
#TD#
Thomas shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fumire's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Fumire escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thomas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Fumire looking for a guillotine here but Thomas defends easily.
Fumire keeping full guard, as Thomas tries to pass. #T1##SUB2#
Fumire is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Thomas has his hands clasped together but Fumire extends and breaks Thomas's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Fumire.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jackson Fumire!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Thomas cracks Guy with a good jab.
Thomas shoots in looking for a takedown but Guy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thomas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Guy appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Thomas tries a head kick but it misses.
Guy stuffs the takedown.
Guy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Guy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt
and Guy counters with a good low kick that Thomas was not able to check.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sam Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guy lands a head kick. Thomas smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Guy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Guy misses with a head kick.
#T1#
Guy throws an overhand right that lands on Thomas's shoulder, as Thomas tries to avoid the shot.
Guy misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Thomas counters with a nice double leg into side control. Guy won't be happy with that.
Guy is looking to regain half guard here but Thomas keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guy stops Thomas from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Guy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thomas wants to control but Guy is keeping him busy. #T2#
Guy is looking for a sweep.
Guy trying to control but Thomas flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
A lull in the action here.
#SUB#
Thomas has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Guy! Can he survive? No! He's out! Thomas gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sam Thomas!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Grimes is looking to clinch but Thomas is avoiding it.
Grimes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but Grimes shows good takedown defense.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Grimes.
Grimes throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Grimes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thomas lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL#
Thomas clinches up against the cage.
Thomas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thomas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grimes struggles to land a body shot inside as Thomas controls his hands.
Grimes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Thomas fails to pull guard.
Grimes tries to score a body lock takedown but Thomas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas. #T1#
Thomas wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grimes digs a right hand underneath Thomas's ribcage. Thomas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grimes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thomas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thomas jumps guard but Grimes stands there with Thomas around his waist. Thomas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Grimes tries to throw a body punch but Thomas avoids it by throwing Grimes back against the cage.
Grimes swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Thomas has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Grimes uses from the top position.
Thomas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Grimes manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Thomas stands and throws Grimes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Thomas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Grimes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thomas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thomas is chipping away with strikes.
Thomas taking a breather here. #SUB#
Thomas in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Grimes is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sam Thomas!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Thomas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Tycoon is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Thomas presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Thomas prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thomas scores with a spinning back kick!#TD2#
Tycoon gets caught napping as Thomas dives in and scores a takedown. Tycoon manages to retain guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas looking to pass the guard.
Thomas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thomas is still trying to improve position.
Tycoon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas trying to control but Tycoon is working from the bottom. #T1##SU2#
Thomas stands up from Tycoon's guard - Thomas perhaps looking for a knockout.
Tycoon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tycoon wants to clinch.
Thomas scores with a head kick. Tycoon tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#
It looks like Brother Tycoon has been cut.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tycoon enables Thomas to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tycoon manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Thomas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Tycoon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thomas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thomas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tycoon is breathing heavily.#T2##SUB#
Tycoon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thomas defends it easily.
Thomas trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tycoon's guard.
Thomas working some strikes from top position.
Thomas postures up and lands a big shot to Tycoon's brow.
Tycoon keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully. #T3#
Thomas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Thomas preventing the sweep.
Tycoon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Tycoon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Thomas decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tycoon, up you get!
Thomas throws a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Thomas gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Thomas gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tycoon wants to stand back up but Thomas manages to pass into side control.
#T4#
Tycoon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thomas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Thomas cracks Tycoon with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Thomas is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Tycoon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thomas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Thomas wants to stand but Tycoon has his arm trapped.
Thomas passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Tycoon!
Thomas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tycoon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thomas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tycoon is in a horrible position here. Thomas smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Thomas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brother Tycoon's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Thomas moves into range and clinches up with Tycoon.
Thomas lands a shot to the body.#TD2#
Thomas gets control of Tycoon's arms and successfully pulls guard. Thomas will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Tycoon from controlling successfully.
Tycoon content to stall in guard here.
Sam Thomas has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tycoon tries to stand but Thomas is controlling from the bottom.
Thomas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Thomas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tycoon defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Thomas wants to stand and escape but Tycoon is having none of it. #SUB#
Tycoon drops back looking for a leg! Thomas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thomas manages to kick Tycoon off! Tycoon jumps back into Thomas's guard.
Tycoon prevents Thomas from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tycoon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thomas paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Thomas feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Thomas cracks Tycoon with a solid left hand.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Tycoon keeps moving. #T2##SUB#
Tycoon has his foot on Thomas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thomas works his way back into a safe position though.
Thomas passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Thomas lands some shots froms side control.
Thomas tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Thomas working the body and head with strikes.
Tycoon tries to bench press Thomas off him but Thomas keeps the position. #SU2#
Thomas decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Brother Tycoon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3##KD2#
Thomas lands a big head kick that sends Tycoon tumbling to the mat! Thomas takes a step backwards and waves Tycoon back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Thomas scores with a hook to the body. Tycoon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD2#
Thomas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Tycoon keeps moving.
Thomas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tycoon's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas winds up and cracks Tycoon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Thomas trying to control from half guard but Tycoon is working away.
Thomas wants to stand up but Tycoon has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T4#
Tycoon is not content to let Thomas control the position.
Tycoon wants to get back to full guard.
Thomas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tycoon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thomas tries to pass to full mount but Tycoon defends it.
Nice strikes from Thomas there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Thomas postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Tycoon to stand up. #TD2#
Thomas drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brother Tycoon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Thomas lands with a kick to the temple. Tycoon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tycoon shoots in for a double leg but Thomas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thomas is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Thomas moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Thomas gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB#
Tycoon looking for subs off his back but Thomas has passed one foot through into half guard.
Thomas is keen to just control but Tycoon is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thomas prevents Tycoon from improving his position.#T1##SUB#
Tycoon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thomas tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SUB#
Tycoon looking for submissions off his back.
Tycoon has hold of Thomas's hands but Thomas slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#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.#SUB2#
Tycoon is defending against the submission attempts here by Thomas.
Thomas performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Thomas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tycoon keeps working.
Tycoon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tycoon wants to control but Thomas is keeping busy.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
Thomas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Tycoon gets caught flat footed, as Thomas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Thomas wants to pass the guard but Tycoon is keeping the position.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Tycoon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tycoon is looking to sweep but instead, Thomas has passed into half guard.
Thomas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
Thomas wants to take a breather but Tycoon is having none of it.
Thomas is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Thomas wants to stand up but Tycoon has a hold of him and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thomas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Thomas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thomas 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Thomas!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Butler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas.
Butler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thomas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt
and Butler counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Butler closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Butler.
A short left from Butler. #ROC#
Thomas is rocked!
Thomas has Butler pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Butler manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gerard Butler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Thomas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Butler drops Thomas onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Thomas is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Thomas is still on wobbly legs! Can Butler finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Butler lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Thomas to his knees! Butler keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gerard Butler!
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