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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1# Golden stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Golden wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2# Bylly throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Golden tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bylly is in Golden's guard. Bylly is working Golden over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Bylly preventing the sweep. Bylly has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Bylly looking to pass the guard. Bylly trying to control the position from guard on top but Golden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2# Bylly stands up and waves to Golden to follow him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bylly fails to land the takedown. Nice uppercut there from Golden.#T1##TD# Golden looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Bylly manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Golden manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB2# Bylly drops back, looking for a kneebar! Golden looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Golden looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Golden! #REVR# Bylly is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Golden knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bylly on the ground.#SUB2# Bylly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Bylly makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bylly.#T2# Bylly looking for a sweep. Not yet Bylly, not yet. #SUB2# Golden is sitting in close to Bylly's body. Bylly has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Golden is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Golden is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Bylly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gagga Bylly!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2016 |
#R1##TD# Golden looking to score a takedown here. Lester is defending well but Golden drives through and ends up in Lester's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lester looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Golden is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Golden could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Golden has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lester is proving hard to escape from. Lester trying to control the position.
Golden is fighting to break Lester's control of his arms but Lester is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lester is trying to keep Golden in close.
#T1# Lester is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Golden just misses with a punch to the body.
Lester feints the counter takedown. A head kick misses from Golden. Lester with the counter takedown but Golden avoids it easily.#TD# Golden fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lester sprawls well initially but Golden persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Lester preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lester is trying to control but can't.
#T2# Golden working the head and body with strikes. Golden slips a nice elbow through Lester's hands, connecting with Lester's forehead. Golden takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Lester is looking to improve his position.
Lester is trying to maintain the position but Golden is very close to passing his half guard. Lester looks winded! Golden has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Golden lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Lester keeping hold of Golden's head, controlling as best he can. Lester is looking to get back to full guard here but Golden has managed to pass to side control instead. Lester really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Golden. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3# Lester tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Golden wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Golden scores with punches from side control. You can see the frustration on Lester's face as Golden controls the position. Lester tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Golden easily slips into full mount! Golden sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Golden looking to finish Lester with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lester! Golden controlling the position easily from mount. Lester takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T4##SUB# Lester defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Golden. Golden controlling the pace for now. Lester tries to hold on but Golden pushes him away. Golden with shots to the head and body - Lester looks very uncomfortable down there. Lester wants to hold on but Golden pushes him away. Lester has given up his back.
Golden just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Golden lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Lester hold on?!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Golden controlling the positon. Golden lands shots from the back. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Golden dominated that round. The cut man is working on Marc Golden's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Golden tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD# Golden darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Lester is trying to get back to full guard. Lester works his way to full guard. Good work. Lester wants to control but Golden passes easily into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lester taking some punishment here, with Golden in his half guard. Golden looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Lester trying to hold on to Golden's head to control him but Golden postures up.
Lester tries to get to full guard but Golden has control of the leg. #T1# Lester is trying to maintain the position but Golden is very close to passing his half guard. Lester is breathing heavily. Lester wants to get back to full guard. Golden is controlling the pace.
Lester trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Lester tries to lock up and control but Golden gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Golden lands a big shot there that rocks Lester but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Golden with the ground and pound from mount. Golden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lester can do to turn this around? Golden cracks Lester with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lester takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Golden scoring with strikes but Lester is staying in there. Golden lands a nice shot to the head. Golden moves to take his opponent's back. #SUB# Golden looking for the choke from the back. Golden is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Lester. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped. Lester is taking damage to the body and head. Golden throwing damaging strikes from the back! Lester could be in trouble here!
Golden scores with punches to the body. Golden is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Lester up.
#T3# Golden cracks Lester with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Lester from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Golden gets his hands free as Lester looks to control. #SUB# Golden working for the choke. #SUB# Golden working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Lester is doing well to defend. Golden seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Lester is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marc Golden!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 21, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Divon shoots in and bounces Golden off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Divon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #CUT2# It looks like Marc Golden has been cut. Golden keeping full guard, as Divon tries to pass. Divon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Golden's guard. Golden on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #CUT2# Marc Golden's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Divon sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Golden! Oh, Golden is in big trouble! Divon lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kled Divon! An out of breath Kled Divon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 11, 2016 |
#R1# Ruptowski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ruptowski wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2# Ruptowski gets in close and instigates a clinch. Golden is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ruptowski to keep the fight standing. Ruptowski slows down the pace here.
Golden tries to pull guard but Ruptowski forces him back to his feet, against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Golden. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ruptowski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Ruptowski successfully pulls guard.
#T1# Ruptowski 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.#SUB2# Ruptowski working for submissions but it's allowed Golden to get to half guard.
#SUB2# Ruptowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ruptowski trying to control but Golden postures up.
Ruptowski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Golden won't allow Ruptowski to sweep him here. Golden could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Golden trying to control but Ruptowski is working from the bottom. Ruptowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU# Golden decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ruptowski, up you get! Golden looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Golden fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD# Golden closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ruptowski quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2# Ruptowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3# Ruptowski is looking to improve his position.
Ruptowski looks winded! Ruptowski wants to get back to full guard but Golden has passed into side control. Golden scoring with punches and elbows. Ruptowski is trying to improve his position. Golden cracks Ruptowski with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Ruptowski is trying to improve his position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ruptowski is trying to control Golden's posture but Golden avoids it. Golden lands a nice forearm strike. Ruptowski is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Golden is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ruptowski is trying desperately to improve position. Golden punishing his opponent with strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Golden dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Golden fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ruptowski avoids it really well and circles away. Golden lands a jab to Ruptowski's midsection. Ruptowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ruptowski fails with a takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Ruptowski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Ruptowski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1# Come on Golden - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ruptowski working hard to break the clinch.#TD# Golden jumps guard.
Ruptowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Ruptowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Golden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2# Ruptowski gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Ruptowski lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2# It looks like Marc Golden has been cut. Golden fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2# Ruptowski dives in for a single leg takedown but Golden sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. It appears Golden was looking to counter with a kick there. Ruptowski is breathing heavily.#CL2# Ruptowski closes the distance and clinches. Ruptowski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Golden walks away with a smile on his face. Ruptowski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Marc Golden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grigor Ruptowski.#TD# Golden is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ruptowski's half guard.#SUB# Ruptowski is kicking away at Golden from the bottom - trying to push off and stand up. Golden grabs hold of a leg and drops back for a heel hook! The two fighters roll across the mat, with Ruptowski trying to push Golden off... Ruptowski taps! He's tapped! This one is all over! A throwback to the old Pancrase there with an infrequently seen submission hold! Nice work.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Marc Golden!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
#R1##CL# Golden moves into the clinch successfully.
Golden gets underhooks to prevent Dela Cruz's takedown attempt.
Golden could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD2# Golden is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dela Cruz is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Golden to the mat. Golden regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2# Dela Cruz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Golden looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Golden looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Golden! #REVR# Dela Cruz manages to get back to half guard. Golden sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dela Cruz defending well though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dela Cruz wants to get back to full guard. Dela Cruz is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Golden is thwarting Dela Cruz's attempts to control the position.#T1# Dela Cruz holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Golden throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Golden thows a huge punch but Dela Cruz dodges it nicely.
Golden throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Golden is keen to just control but Dela Cruz is a slippery customer.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Golden throwing shots but Dela Cruz is blocking nicely. Dela Cruz is trying to stand.
Golden not landing any meaningful shots this time. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Dela Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown but Golden manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dela Cruz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD# Golden feints and as Dela Cruz raises his hands in defense, Golden changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Golden throwing strikes but missing. Dela Cruz looks winded! Golden throwing strikes but missing. Golden throws a big elbow that misses. 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.#T3# Golden has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dela Cruz is proving hard to escape from. Dela Cruz wants to stand but Golden is controlling the position. Dela Cruz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Dela Cruz is trying to control the position but Golden postures up. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Dela Cruz has his takedown stuffed and Golden counters with a flying knee. Nice. Marc Golden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Dela Cruz. Dela Cruz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Golden counters with a lovely shot to the body.#TD# Golden shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Golden sitting and controlling from the half guard. Golden thows a huge punch but Dela Cruz dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Golden dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Golden shoots for a double leg takedown but Dela Cruz sprawls well. He's pushed Golden's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Dela Cruz wants to counter the offense by Golden and move into the clinch position. Golden throws a head kick that half lands.
Dela Cruz tries for a takedown but Golden circles away easily and Golden counters with a good, hard body kick but Dela Cruz shrugs it off. Dela Cruz with a poor takedown and Golden counters with a nice uppercut. Dela Cruz closes the distance and clinches up with Golden, looking for a takedown. Dela Cruz pushes Golden against the cage but Golden circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Marc Golden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Dela Cruz. Dela Cruz shoots and misses #CL# and Golden holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD# Golden ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Golden no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Golden throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #ES# Golden is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Golden stalling.
#TD# Golden pulls guard effortlessly. Dela Cruz is breathing heavily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2# Dela Cruz has gone for a leg lock! Golden slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dela Cruz's guard.#REVR# Dela Cruz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1# Golden wanted to stand there but Dela Cruz had control of the position. Golden throws a big right hand that misses. Golden wants to get up but he can't break Dela Cruz's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Dela Cruz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Dela Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Dela Cruz, not yet. Dela Cruz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Golden missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Golden missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Golden wants to control from the top but Dela Cruz keeps moving. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD# Golden looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Golden would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T3# Golden throwing strikes but missing. Golden would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Dela Cruz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Golden with a flurry of punches that miss. Golden sitting in guard here, content to control. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Golden is in close to Dela Cruz's body, working some short punches and elbows.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD# Golden closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Golden creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dela Cruz sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Sloppy strikes there by Golden. Golden lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Golden dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3##TD# Golden drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Dela Cruz has his hands on Golden's head, controlling the position. Golden throwing strikes but missing. Dela Cruz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dela Cruz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1# Golden trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Golden is looking to stand up but Dela Cruz won't let him. Dela Cruz 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.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Juan Dela Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dela Cruz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Dela Cruz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Golden defends well and Dela Cruz ends up having to push Golden into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD# Golden bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Golden is looking to take a break and control but Dela Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Golden tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T2# Dela Cruz is not content to let Golden control the position. Golden throws an elbow but Dela Cruz slips to the side and avoids it well. Golden lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T3# You can see the frustration on Dela Cruz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Golden postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Golden fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Dela Cruz has his takedown stuffed and Golden counters with a head kick. #CL# Golden drives through and clinches with Dela Cruz against the cage.
A short left from Golden. Golden has Dela Cruz pressed against the cage.
#T4# Dela Cruz can't get the takedown.
Marc Golden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Dela Cruz. Golden effectively controlling the action here.#TD# Golden pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2# Dela Cruz has gone for a leg lock! Golden slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dela Cruz's guard.#REVR# Golden loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Juan Dela Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Marc Golden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Dela Cruz wants to improve his position but instead Golden has moved into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Marc Golden showed his dominance in that final round. Well Golden 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marc Golden!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 04, 2016 |
#R1# Golden fails with the takedown. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cavanaugh! But no joy. Cavanaugh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Golden counters with a one-two to the body. Cavanaugh doesn't succeed with the takedown and Golden counters with a straight right hand. A solid body kick from Golden. Golden shoots in looking for a takedown. Cavanaugh tries to sprawl out of it but Golden keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cavanaugh manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A thudding body kick lands there by Golden!
#TD2# Cavanaugh is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Golden's half guard.#T1# Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cavanaugh in particular looking to stall. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cavanaugh is trying to control the action in half guard but Golden is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Golden could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Cavanaugh looks to land a strike but Golden avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Golden 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. Cavanaugh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Golden works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Cavanaugh sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB# Cavanaugh avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cavanaugh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Golden works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Cavanaugh won't allow Golden to get back to his feet. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Nice sprawl there from Golden as Cavanaugh shoots in. Marc Golden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Cavanaugh. Cavanaugh fails with a takedown attempt.#T3# Golden connects with a high kick. Cavanaugh shoots in but Golden avoids the takedown attempt easily. Golden is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cavanaugh. Charlie Cavanaugh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Golden avoids the head kick by Cavanaugh.
Cavanaugh misses with an attempted mid kick.
Golden changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Golden lands a nice shot to the body.
Cavanaugh throws a half hearted mid kick. Golden dives in for a single leg takedown but Cavanaugh sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Cavanaugh tries to counter with a clinch but Golden shakes him off and moves away.#T4##CL2# Cavanaugh moves into the clinch. Golden manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cavanaugh can't get the takedown.
#TD# Golden decides to pull guard. Cavanaugh pushes down on Golden's leg and manages to get into half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Golden is trying to stand up here but Cavanaugh is controlling him well. Well, if Cavanaugh 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 round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Golden dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Cavanaugh has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cavanaugh there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2# Cavanaugh rushes Golden and presses him up against the cage. Cavanaugh is stalling here.
Cavanaugh tries to break the clinch but Golden is controlling the position. Cavanaugh wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A frustrated look appears on Cavanaugh's face as he tries to break the clinch. Cavanaugh tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Golden avoids it. Golden is trying to pull guard but Cavanaugh has him pressed against the cage.#T1# Cavanaugh has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD# Golden has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cavanaugh uses from the top position. Golden keeping moving, preventing Cavanaugh from controlling successfully. Cavanaugh content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SU2# Cavanaugh stands and steps away. Golden gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Golden throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CL2# Cavanaugh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Golden, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2# Cavanaugh pulls guard. Golden has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2# Cavanaugh looking for a triangle here. Golden is fighting it but it looks tight! Cavanaugh pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Golden is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Charlie Cavanaugh!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 23, 2016 |
#R1# Holt throws a body kick that misses. Holt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Golden. #CL2# Holt closes the distance and clinches. Golden keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Holt's efforts to push away. Golden could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#BC2# Holt breaks from the clinch.
Golden throws a wild body kick that Holt sees coming a mile off. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Holt moves into the clinch. Holt wants to break free but Golden has control.
Golden tries to pull guard but Holt holds him up against the cage and eventually Golden drops back down to his feet.
#T1# Holt wants to break free but Golden has control.
Golden fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Golden. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2# Holt jumps into guard, dragging Golden to the mat.
Holt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Golden's guard. #REVB# Holt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Holt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Golden might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2##SU2# Holt decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Golden doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2# and Holt counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Golden is breathing heavily. Holt misses with a knee to the head. Holt effectively controlling the action here. Holt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Golden prevents Holt from breaking the clinch. Holt is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T3##TD2# Holt pulls guard successfully.
#ES2# Holt has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Golden is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. Holt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Holt wants a takedown.
Holt is trying to break the clinch but Golden is controlling him. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Holt.#TD2# Holt pulls guard successfully.
Holt has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4##ES2# Holt has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Golden off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Holt fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Golden shoots in for a takedown but Holt shows good takedown defense. No luck for Holt with that takedown attempt. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2# Holt moves into the clinch. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Holt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Golden avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nelson Holt dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Holt misses with a takedown attempt - Golden sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Holt fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Holt takes a swing at Golden's ribcage but misses. Holt fails with a takedown attempt. Marc Golden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nelson Holt. A punch lands to the side of Golden 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2# It looks like Marc Golden has been cut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice body punch from Golden. Golden tries to clinch but Holt is having none of it. Golden displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Holt. #T1##CL2# Holt moves into range and clinches up with Golden. Stalling in the clinch from Holt.
Golden jumps guard but Holt stands there with Golden around his waist. Golden gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Golden is trying to pull guard but Holt turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Holt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Golden.
#TD2# Holt jumps guard and drags Golden to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T2# Holt has control of Golden's left arm, preventing Golden from doing any damage. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Golden accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Holt holds on and takes a little breather. #ES2# Holt pushes Golden off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Holt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3# Holt has his takedown stuffed#TD# and Golden counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2# Holt kicks Golden off and gets back to his feet. Holt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL2# Holt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Golden fails to pull guard.
Holt goes for a takedown in the clinch but Golden prevents it.
Holt jumps guard but Golden turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T4# Holt tries to break the clinch but Golden is controlling the position. #TD2# Holt pulls guard. 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!#SUB2# Holt has an active guard here but Golden has managed to pass into half guard.
Holt is trying to get back to full guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Holt is trying is best to control the position here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nelson Holt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Marc Golden's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Holt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Holt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Golden pinned against the cage. Golden gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Horrible takedown attempt by Golden or perhaps it was just good defense by Holt, which made it look bad. Holt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Golden with a body shot. Holt throws a series of punches but Golden avoids them all with ease. Golden appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Golden shoots in looking for a takedown but Holt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Golden's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Golden throws a lazy head kick and Holt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2# Holt rushes Golden and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Holt is looking for a takedown. Marc Golden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nelson Holt.#T1# Holt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Holt has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Golden jumps guard but Holt turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Golden avoiding damage as Holt throws knees to the body.
Golden stops a takedown attempt from Holt.
Holt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Golden.
#TD2# Holt successfully pulls guard.
#ES2# Holt is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Golden presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD2# Holt jumps guard.
#T2# Holt is pulling down on Golden's head. It's preventing any offense from Golden, at least for the moment. Holt's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2# Holt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3# Holt throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#SUB2# Holt has his foot on Golden's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Golden works his way back into a safe position though. Holt is adopting a defensive guard. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Holt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Golden pinned against the cage. Golden gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #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. Holt fails to land the takedown. Golden feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2# Holt gets a clinch. Golden is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Holt to keep the fight standing. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Holt stalling.
#TD2# Holt ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Holt no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Nelson Holt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Holt 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nelson Holt!
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Date: Aug 19, 2016 |
#R1# Filipovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Filipovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Filipovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Golden was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Filipovic. Golden throws a head kick but Filipovic moves out of range.
Filipovic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Golden's head. Left hook, right uppercut from Filipovic. Filipovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Golden is looking to counter with head kicks. Filipovic staying out of range there. Golden shoots in for a takedown but Filipovic shows good takedown defense. Golden shoots for a double leg takedown but Filipovic sprawls well. He's pushed Golden's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Filipovic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Golden's hands. Filipovic misses with a head kick.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Mirko Filipovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD# Filipovic tries to sprawl but Golden drives through with a takedown into half guard. Filipovic is looking to get back to is feet but Golden passes into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Golden tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T1##SU# Golden decides to stand back up. Filipovic throws a head kick that misses. Filipovic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Golden with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Filipovic to score with a decent uppercut. Filipovic scores with a spinning back kick! Filipovic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Filipovic wants it to stay on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Golden. That's going to take a lot out of him. Filipovic lands with a nice body kick. Filipovic thuds his shin into the meat of Golden's side. Golden shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Filipovic but Filipovic pushes him off and we're back to square one. Golden avoids a punch combination nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Golden misses its target. Filipovic delivers a nice body kick.#T2# Filipovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Filipovic misses with the combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Filipovic throws a head kick that Golden semi-blocks.
#CUT2# It looks like Marc Golden has been cut. Filipovic explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Filipovic goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Golden blocks a head kick by Filipovic.
Golden wants to clinch. Golden takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T3# Golden takes a swing at Filipovic's ribcage but misses. Filipovic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Filipovic lands a head kick!
A solid body kick from Filipovic. Golden avoids a punch combination nicely.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Golden has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Filipovic finds it's way round the side to connect with Golden's head. Golden takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Filipovic enables Golden to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Filipovic manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit 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. Golden is breathing heavily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Golden's corner is telling him to maintain position. Golden throws a big elbow that misses. #T4# Golden content to stall in guard here. Golden throwing strikes but missing. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Golden thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Golden landing some decent shots from guard. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Filipovic dominated that round. The cut man is working on Marc Golden's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Filipovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mirko Filipovic seems to be getting the better of the standup. Golden lands a high kick!
Golden avoids the head kick by Filipovic.
Golden throws the kick towards the body but Filipovic avoids it. Marc Golden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Filipovic misses with a few strikes there.
Filipovic throws a head kick but Golden moves out of range.
Golden takes a kick to the side of the head. Filipovic throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Golden. Filipovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Golden throws a quick counter kick to the body but Filipovic avoids it. Filipovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Golden.
Filipovic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Filipovic throws a nice looking combination but Golden bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Filipovic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Filipovic lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Filipovic tries a head kick but it misses.
And Golden counters with a quick kick to the body but Filipovic blocks it. Golden closes the distance and clinches up with Filipovic, looking for a takedown. Golden pushes Filipovic against the cage but Filipovic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T1# Filipovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Golden shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Filipovic as he avoids it easily. Golden takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Golden could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Filipovic tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL# Golden pushes Filipovic up against the cage in a clinch. Golden holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Filipovic. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Golden jumps guard but Filipovic stands there with Golden around his waist. Golden gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Golden. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2# Filipovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Golden will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Filipovic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Golden misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T2# Filipovic misses with a head kick.
Filipovic lands a head kick. Golden smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Filipovic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Filipovic stuffs the takedown attempt from Golden. Golden gets slowly back to his feet. Golden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Filipovic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Filipovic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Golden's head. Golden shoots in for a takedown but Filipovic shows good takedown defense. Filipovic lands with a slapping head kick. Filipovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Filipovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Filipovic moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T3# Golden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Filipovic.
Golden looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Mirko Filipovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A head kick from Filipovic lands but Golden takes it in his stride. A head kick misses from Filipovic. Filipovic lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Filipovic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Filipovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Filipovic looks to land a combination but Golden avoids it well. Golden avoids the head kick by Filipovic.
Filipovic lands a head kick!
Sloppy strikes from Filipovic. Those never looked like landing. #T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Filipovic tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD# Golden changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Filipovic looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Golden lands some shots froms side control. Golden is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Golden scores with punches from side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Filipovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Marc Golden's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round! #R3# Golden blocks a head kick by Filipovic.
#TD# Golden fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Filipovic to the ground. Golden is now in Filipovic's guard.#SU# Golden gets to his feet. Filipovic looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Golden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Golden shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Filipovic but Filipovic pushes him off and we're back to square one. Golden has a takedown stuffed. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Filipovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Filipovic stuffs the takedown attempt from Golden. Golden gets slowly back to his feet. Filipovic throws a counter combo. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Golden. That's going to take a lot out of him. Filipovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Filipovic throws a head kick that Golden semi-blocks.
#T1# Filipovic scores with a head kick.
Filipovic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. A punch combination from Filipovic misses. Golden shoots in for a takedown but Filipovic shows good takedown defense. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Filipovic lands a head kick. Golden smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL# Golden clinches up against the cage. Filipovic tries to break free but Golden pushes him back against the cage. Filipovic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Filipovic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Golden prevents Filipovic from breaking the clinch.#TD# Golden manages to pull guard.
Filipovic wants to stand and escape but instead Golden has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T2# Golden lands a couple of decent looking shots. Golden keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Filipovic's head. Golden postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Filipovic wants to stand up but Golden is controlling him. #T3# Filipovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Golden throwing strikes but missing. Golden throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB# Golden has gone for a leg lock! Filipovic slips out almost immediately though and dives into Golden's guard.#REVB##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. Filipovic tries to stand but Golden is controlling from the bottom. Golden throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy. Filipovic wants to get up but he can't break Golden's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Golden takes a kick to the side of the head. Golden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A solid body kick from Filipovic. Filipovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Golden. Filipovic is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Marc Golden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Mirko Filipovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Golden shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Filipovic as he jumps to the side.
And that's the end of the fight! Mirko Filipovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Filipovic winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mirko Filipovic!
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Event:
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Date: Aug 15, 2016 |
#R1# Hinson Jr rushes Golden with punches - Golden moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Golden goes down! Hinson Jr follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Hinson Jr!
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Date: Jul 19, 2016 |
#R1# Golden with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2# and Miocic counters by clinching up. Miocic slows down the pace here.
Golden misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2# Miocic manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Miocic lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Miocic wants to control from the top but Golden keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Miocic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1# Miocic slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Golden is looking to reverse the position.#SU2# Miocic stands up. Golden fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Miocic unleashes a big counter combination but Golden bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2# Miocic has Golden up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD# Golden manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T2# Miocic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Miocic stops Golden from standing up. Miocic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Miocic works a leg free and moves into half guard. Golden blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miocic. Miocic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# Miocic content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Golden blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miocic. #SUB2# Miocic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Golden is just riding it out for now. Miocic eventually gives up the hold. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Miocic in particular looking to stall.#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. Miocic throwing shots but Golden is blocking nicely. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Miocic misses with a takedown attempt - Golden sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#KD2# Oooooh!!! Miocic has knocked Golden down with a huge combo! Miocic steps away and waves a wobbly Golden back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2# It looks like Marc Golden has been cut. Golden rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miocic moves out of range and avoids them all easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stipe Miocic dominated that round. The cut man is working on Marc Golden's cut. That's time! Golden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Golden misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL2# Miocic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Miocic is trying to break the clinch but Golden is controlling him. Miocic wants to break free but Golden has control.
Miocic tries for a takedown. No joy.
Golden stalling in the clinch but Miocic improves position. Golden fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Miocic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Miocic wants to take the fight to the mat but Golden manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Marc Golden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stipe Miocic. Golden keeps control of Miocic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1# Miocic has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Golden is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Golden keeps control of Miocic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2# Miocic manages to pull guard.
Miocic seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Golden postures up in Miocic's guard and throws a big left but Miocic blocks it. #ES2# The fighters are working up against the cage. Miocic manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Golden taking a breather. Golden blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Miocic. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T2# The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Golden tries to pull guard but Miocic won't allow it.
Golden fails to pull guard.
Golden taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Miocic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Miocic jumps guard but Golden turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Miocic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Golden walks away with a smile on his face. Miocic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2# Miocic pushes Golden up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2# Miocic has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Golden uses from the top position. #T3# Golden throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2# Miocic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Golden defends it easily. Miocic looking to control.
Golden is looking to stand up but Miocic won't let him. Golden is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Miocic holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2# Miocic looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Golden passes into side control.
#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. Golden working the head with strikes. Miocic looks to move to half guard but instead Golden has passed into mount! Damn! Golden throwing strikes here but Miocic is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Miocic wants to hold on but Golden pushes him away. Golden trying to control but he's not successful this time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Stipe Miocic will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Marc Golden's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3##CL2# Miocic closes the distance and clinches. Golden has Miocic pressed against the cage, preventing Miocic from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Miocic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Miocic working hard to break the clinch. Golden could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD2# Miocic jumps guard and drags Golden to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Golden trying to control but Miocic is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Miocic wants to improve his position but instead Golden has moved into half guard.
Miocic is looking to control Golden's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Miocic avoid being mounted?#T1##ES2# Miocic makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Miocic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Golden circles away. A head kick misses from Miocic. Miocic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Golden sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Miocic somewhat. Golden attempts a counter takedown but Miocic avoids it well and moves away. Miocic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. A big right from Miocic misses. Golden feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Miocic's calf. Golden shoots for a takedown but Miocic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T2##CL# Golden instigates a clinch. Golden prevents a takedown attempt there.
Marc Golden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stipe Miocic. Golden tries to pull guard but Miocic forces him back to his feet, against the cage. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Golden takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Golden tries to pull guard but Miocic holds him up against the cage and eventually Golden drops back down to his feet.
Golden dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T3# Golden looking to slow down the pace here. Golden stalling.
Miocic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Golden working aggressively here.
Golden fails to pull guard.
Golden is trying to maintain a safe position but Miocic gets an underhook and turns Golden into the cage. Miocic goes for a takedown attempt but Golden pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Golden misses with a head kick.
Golden doesn't manage to clinch there - Miocic circles away.
Miocic thuds his right hand into Golden's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Miocic fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Golden. #ES2# Miocic bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2# Miocic closes the distance and clinches. Marc Golden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Stipe Miocic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Golden misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight! Stipe Miocic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Miocic 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stipe Miocic!
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