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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Taka gets a clinch.
Combs with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Combs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Combs avoiding damage as Taka throws knees to the body.
Taka has had enough of the clinch but Combs keeps him there for the moment.
Taka wants to break the clinch but can't.
Taka tries to pull guard but Combs won't allow it.
#TD#
Combs has Taka pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Combs pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Taka tumbling to the mat - Combs dives into Taka's guard.
Combs is working Taka over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Taka managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taka is trying to keep Combs in close.
Taka pulls Combs in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Combs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Taka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Taka can do anything to dispel that myth.
Taka is still trying to improve position.
Taka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Combs. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Taka is trying to control the position but Combs postures up.
Taka wants to control the position but Combs says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Taka is looking to control Combs's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Taka avoid being mounted?
Taka strikes from the bottom but Combs passes into mount!
Taka is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Taka wants to hold on but Combs pushes him away.
Taka is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Combs lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Taka is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Combs punishing his opponent with strikes.
Combs scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Taka?
Taka working to try and regain half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#T3#
Combs punching from mount but Taka doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Taka tries to hold on but Combs postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taka is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Taka is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Combs lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Taka hang on?
Combs cracks Taka with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Combs will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Combs avoids the attempt from Taka to control.
Taka regains half guard.
Combs scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Combs 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.
Taka wants to control but Combs passes into side.
Taka can't do much from the bottom here.
Taka is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffrey Combs dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Taka closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Combs to the mat! Combs manages to get full guard.
Taka won't allow Combs to sweep him here.
Taka working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Combs's head.
Taka lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Combs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taka is one step ahead there.
Taka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Combs is keeping the position for now.
Combs keeping moving, preventing Taka from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taka looking to sit in guard and control but Combs gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Taka working a defensive guard but Combs manages to pass into side control anyway.
#T1#
Taka struggling a bit here.
Taka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Taka tries to control but Combs manages to take his back.
Combs missing with punches from the back.
You can see the frustration on Taka's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T2#
Taka trying to control the hands but Combs breaks the grip.
Combs struggling to land strikes to the head as Taka covers up.
Combs is not going to allow Taka to sit and survive in this position.
Combs is hanging on to Taka's back as he tries to escape.
#T3#
Combs loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Taka hold on?
You can see the frustration on Taka's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Combs gets his hands free as Taka looks to control.
Jeffrey Combs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Combs lands a shot to the body.
Taka trying to control the position but Combs manages to sink in the hooks. #T4#
Taka tries to break free.
Combs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taka can do to turn this around?
Taka just trying to survive but Combs is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Combs missing with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Combs. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffrey Combs dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Taka lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Taka throws a right and a left that Combs avoids nicely. #TD2#
Combs gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Combs bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Taka's guard. #REVR#
Taka looking to control but Combs passes into half guard.
Taka trying to get back to full guard but Combs takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Taka wants to hold on but Combs pushes him away.
Taka is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T1#
Combs lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Combs lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Taka tries to hold on but Combs pushes him away.
Taka is trying desperately to improve position.
Combs lands a big elbow.
Combs blocks Taka's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Taka is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#T2#
Taka is desperately trying to improve his position but Combs has a good base and remains in mount.
Taka is in a horrible position here. Combs smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Combs connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Combs misses with a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Combs avoids the attempt from Taka to control.#T3#
Taka can't escape the position.
Taka tries to hold on but Combs postures up.
Taka is trying desperately to improve position.
Taka is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shun Taka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Taka is looking to get to half guard.
Combs thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Combs avoids the attempt from Taka to control.
Taka might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Combs haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Taka is desperately trying to improve his position but Combs has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeffrey Combs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Combs, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeffrey Combs!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dela Cruz wants to control from the top but Combs keeps moving.
Dela Cruz passes Combs's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Dela Cruz is working for a kimura but Combs is defending it quite comfortably.
Combs on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Combs is positioning himself well to prevent Dela Cruz advancing to mount.
Combs is looking for a sweep. Dela Cruz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Combs is refusing to be controlled, as Dela Cruz sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dela Cruz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Combs makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Combs.#T1#
Dela Cruz won't allow Combs to sweep him here.
Dela Cruz postures up and lands a big shot to Combs's brow.
Dela Cruz postures up in Combs's guard and throws a big left but Combs blocks it.
Dela Cruz is in close to Combs's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Combs keeping moving, preventing Dela Cruz from controlling successfully.
Combs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Combs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Combs had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dela Cruz defends it easily.
Combs 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.
Dela Cruz wanted to stand there but Combs had control of the position. #T2##SUB#
Combs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dela Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Combs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dela Cruz passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Dela Cruz is trying to work for a kimura but Combs is defending well.
Combs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dela Cruz not doing much here.
Combs is not content to let Dela Cruz control the position.#T3##SUB2#
Dela Cruz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Combs has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dela Cruz is thwarting Combs's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Dela Cruz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Combs doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz is trying to control the action in half guard but Combs is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Combs tries to roll over but Dela Cruz keeps him under control.
Combs moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Combs is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Combs will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Combs with the ground and pound but Dela Cruz uses the opportunity to regain guard. #SUB2#
Dela Cruz working for submissions but it's allowed Combs to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dela Cruz tries to kick Combs off in order to stand up. Combs Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Dela Cruz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Combs shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dela Cruz sprawls well. Dela Cruz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Combs gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Dela Cruz feints and as Combs raises his hands in defense, Dela Cruz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dela Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Combs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dela Cruz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Combs haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Cruz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Combs keeping moving, preventing Dela Cruz from controlling successfully. #T1#
Dela Cruz is working Combs over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Juan Dela Cruz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Combs is trying to control the position but Dela Cruz postures up.
Dela Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Combs is retaining full guard.
Dela Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Combs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dela Cruz slips nicely into half guard.
Combs is looking to control Dela Cruz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Combs avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Dela Cruz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Combs defends it well.
Dela Cruz is thwarting Combs's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Combs wants to improve his position but Dela Cruz is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Dela Cruz seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Combs is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Juan Dela Cruz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 11, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Combs tries to keep at a distance but Gandi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gandi tries a body shot but Combs blocks it.
Combs has had enough of the clinch but Gandi keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Gandi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Gandi clinches. #BC2#
Gandi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Combs gets tackled into the cage by Gandi. Gandi maintains the clinch.
Combs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC2#
Gandi manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Combs pushes Gandi up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Combs breaks the clinch.
Combs tries to bum rush Gandi with a series of wild strikes but Gandi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gandi misses with a kick to the body.
Gandi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gandi shoots and misses
and Combs counters with a series of strikes. Gandi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Gandi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Combs!#T1#
Combs is trying to get back to half guard.
Gandi tries to score with some ground and pound. Combs controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Combs gets back to half guard.
Gandi wants to control but Combs is keeping him busy.
Combs trying to control from the bottom.
Gandi wants to take a breather but Combs is having none of it.
Gandi tries to stand and escape but Combs is controlling the position.
Gandi wants to take a breather but Combs is having none of it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Combs tries to get to full guard but Gandi has control of the leg.
Gandi is trying to control. Combs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gandi trying to pass the guard but Combs defending well.
Combs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gandi wants to take a breather but Combs is having none of it.
Combs makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Combs.
Combs has a closed guard, preventing Gandi from standing up.
Combs will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gandi is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T3#
Gandi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gandi tries for a takedown but Combs sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Combs throws a counter high kick but Gandi was just alert enough to avoid it.#TD#
Combs changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gandi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gandi looks winded!
Combs working away.
Gandi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Combs wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Combs has control of an arm but Gandi manages to advance to Combs's back!
Gandi has the hooks in. Combs is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gandi struggling to keep hold of the position.
Gandi is hanging on to Combs's back as he tries to escape.
#T4#
Combs tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Combs regains half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gandi stalling away here and it's allowed Combs to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gandi trying to control but Combs is working from the bottom.
Gandi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Combs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Combs lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Gandi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hisheian Gandi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Gandi has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Combs drags the fight down to the ground.
Gandi is looking to stand up but Combs won't let him.
Gandi is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Combs looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Combs is looking to sweep but instead, Gandi has passed into half guard.
Combs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Combs works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gandi stopping the sweep attempt from Combs.
Jeffrey Combs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gandi passes into half guard.
Gandi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gandi wants to stand but Combs has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T2#
Gandi stops Combs from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Combs slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Combs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Combs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gandi wants to pass the guard but Combs is keeping the position.
Gandi's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Combs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Combs swings for the body but Gandi moves out of range.
#T3##CL2#
Gandi drives through and clinches with Combs against the cage.
Gandi is trying to pull guard but Combs turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Combs is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Gandi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Combs gets caught flat footed, as Gandi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gandi is breathing heavily.
Gandi won't allow Combs to sweep him here.
Combs is working hard here to advance position.
Combs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gandi manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Gandi trying to keep a closed guard but Combs is proving a slippery customer.
Combs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Gandi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Combs.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gandi is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Gandi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Combs is proving hard to escape from.
Combs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Combs looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gandi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Gandi trying to pass the guard but Combs defending well.
Gandi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hisheian Gandi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Gandi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Combs defends it nicely.
Combs throws a head kick that misses.
Combs misses with a wild combination.
#CL2#
Gandi has Combs up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Gandi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gandi shoots in looking for a takedown but Combs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gandi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Combs thinks about countering with a head kick.#T1#
Combs misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Gandi counters by moving into the clinch.
Combs throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gandi blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gandi. #BC#
Combs manages to break the clinch.
Gandi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#TD2#
Gandi shoots in and gets a takedown into Combs's guard.
Gandi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Combs doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Combs working a defensive guard but Gandi manages to pass into side control anyway.
Gandi slows the pace down.
Gandi tries to stand but Combs is controlling his head.
Combs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gandi on the ground.#T2#
Combs defending against the ground and pound.
Gandi wants to stand but Combs has his arm trapped. #SUB2#
Gandi swings around for an armbar but Combs sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gandi's guard.
Gandi wants to improve his position but instead Combs has moved into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Combs looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gandi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Combs is working away from the top position though.#T3##SUB2#
Gandi actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Combs lands a nice short elbow.
Combs working over Gandi with some ground and pound. Gandi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gandi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gandi wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Combs is now in half guard.
Gandi wants to sweep but Combs has passed to side control!#T4#
Combs is putting a hurting on Gandi here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gandi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Combs seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Combs lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gandi wants to get back to full guard.
Gandi is trying to maintain the position but Combs is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeffrey Combs showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gandi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Sprat as he connects with a hook.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sprat enables Combs to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sprat manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sprat wants to get back to his feet but Combs passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Combs working over Sprat with some ground and pound. Sprat looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sprat trying to hold on to Combs's head to control him but Combs postures up.
Sprat missing with punches from the bottom.
Sprat is trying to control but can't.
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.
Combs throwing shots but Sprat is blocking nicely.
Sprat trying to hold on to Combs's head to control him but Combs postures up.
#T1#
Sprat gets back to full guard.
Sprat controlling Combs's posture.
Combs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Combs content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Combs will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sprat controlling Combs's posture.
Sprat is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Combs is controlling him. #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.
Sprat wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sprat is trying to keep Combs in close.
Sprat is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Combs is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Sprat has eaten all the pies!
Sprat dives in and grabs Combs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Combs pushes down on Sprat's head and hops out.
Combs wants to clinch.#T3#
Sprat closes this distance looking for a takedown but Combs circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Combs as Sprat shoots in.
Jeffrey Combs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Sprat.
Combs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sprat moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Sprat gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sprat digs a right hand into Combs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Combs's gas tank.
Sprat lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sprat keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Combs's efforts to push away.
Combs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Combs wants to get back to striking at distance but Sprat won't allow it.
#TD2#
Sprat has picked Combs up - he's going for a ride! Sprat dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Combs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sprat on the ground.
Sprat prevents Combs from standing back up.
Sprat wants to take a breather but Combs is having none of it.
Combs is looking to control Sprat's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Combs avoid being mounted?#T4#
Sprat tries to pass the half guard into mount. Combs knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Combs controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Combs punching from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sprat throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Combs preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Combs is looking for a sweep. Sprat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Sprat will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Sprat shoots in looking for a takedown. Combs tries to sprawl out of it but Sprat keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Combs manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Sprat moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Sprat is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Combs can't fight it off and eventually Sprat manages to take the fight to the floor. Combs looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sprat wants to control from the top but Combs keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sprat wants to stand but Combs is controlling his posture from full guard.
Combs looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sprat puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T1#
Sprat wants to take a breather but Combs is having none of it.
Combs wants to improve his position but Sprat is controlling well.
Combs is refusing to be controlled, as Sprat sits in half guard.
Sprat landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Combs manages to get to full guard.
Sprat cracks Combs with a solid left hand.
Combs looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sprat puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Combs tries to get to full guard but Sprat has control of the leg. #T2#
Combs trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Sprat manages to pass to mount!
Combs is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Sprat is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Combs has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Sprat is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Combs can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Combs is squirming around, avoiding Sprat's attempts to control the action.
Combs tries to reverse the position but Sprat maintains control.#T3#
Combs is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Sprat goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Combs turns into him and now he's in Sprat's guard.
Sprat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sprat scores with a nice shot.
Combs postures up.
Sprat lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T4#
Sprat engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sprat prevents Combs from getting back to his feet.
Sprat wants to get up but he can't break Combs's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sprat throws a big elbow that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Combs is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Combs postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sprat is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sprat pulls Combs in close to prevent any damage.
Combs cracks Sprat with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Sprat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Sprat rushes Combs and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sprat is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sprat tries to score a body lock takedown but Combs shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sprat keeps control of Combs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Combs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A knee to the head by Combs.
Sprat is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Sprat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Combs clinches up with Sprat and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Combs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sprat. #BC#
Combs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Sprat closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Combs bucks up and tries to throw Sprat off but instead Sprat has got his back!#T1#
Combs wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Sprat is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Combs defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Sprat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sprat trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Sprat is hanging on to Combs's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Sprat is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Combs is defending well though. Sprat let's go of the attempt for now.
Combs rolls, trying to escape but Sprat keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Sprat working for a choke but Combs is defending well. #T2#
Sprat doesn't have the hooks in and Combs manages to turn into his guard.
Combs with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Combs won't allow Sprat to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Sprat looking for subs off his back but Combs has passed one foot through into half guard.
Sprat trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Combs connects with a nice short shot to Sprat's temple.
Combs lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sprat wants to improve his position but Combs is controlling well.
Combs stops Sprat from getting back to his feet.
Combs lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ground and pound from Combs.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Combs lands a nice short elbow.
Combs working the head and body with strikes.
Combs working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sprat is looking for a sweep. Combs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sprat is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Jeffrey Combs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack Sprat is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sprat tries to reverse the position but Combs maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeffrey Combs showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sprat has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jack Sprat!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Sasono shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Combs but Combs pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wiro Sasono seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Combs. No joy for Sasono on that attempt.
Combs avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2#
Sasono moves into the clinch.#BC#
Combs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sasono looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Sasono pushes Combs up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Combs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Combs decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sasono tries to get to full guard but Combs has control of the leg. #T1#
Sasono punching from the bottom.
Sasono keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sasono wants to control but Combs is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sasono is looking for a sweep. Combs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sasono keeps trying to improve his position.
Combs looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sasono scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Combs manages to mount him!
Sasono is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Combs lands a big shot there that rocks Sasono but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
BOOM! Combs connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sasono is looking to improve his position but Combs isn't that keen on the idea.
Combs is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sasono can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sasono takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sasono wants to hold on but Combs pushes him away.#T3#
Combs raining down hammerfists from mount.
Sasono tries to reverse the position but Combs maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sasono looks winded!
Combs cracks Sasono with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sasono really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Combs with good strikes from the mount here!
Sasono really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Sasono is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sasono is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sasono is looking to get to half guard.
Sasono is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Combs scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sasono?
Combs landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffrey Combs dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sasono looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Combs shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sasono sprawls well. Sasono wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Combs gets slowly back to his feet.
Sasono changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Combs tries to avoid it but Sasono manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Combs to the ground. Combs escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Combs swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sasono avoids the head kick by Combs.
Combs darts in looking for a takedown but Sasono gets double underhooks and turns Combs into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Combs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sasono throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Combs counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sasono wants to stand but Combs is controlling the position. #T1#
Combs stands up over Sasono, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Combs throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sasono works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jeffrey Combs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Combs with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Combs works over Sasono with some ground and pound from guard.
Sasono trying to keep a closed guard but Combs is proving a slippery customer.
Sasono wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Combs is now in half guard.
Sasono controlling the position for now.#T2#
Sasono trying to control here.
Combs is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sasono on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sasono tries to get to full guard but Combs has control of the leg.
Sasono wants to control but Combs is keeping busy.
#T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Combs lands a nice short elbow.
Sasono tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Combs has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Sasono wants to control but Combs is having none of it.
Sasono is breathing heavily.#T4#
Sasono manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sasono blocking the ground and pound attempt from Combs.
Sasono trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sasono tries to roll over but Combs keeps him under control.
Sasono trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Combs manages to pass to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffrey Combs dominated that second round.
That's time! Combs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Combs as Sasono shoots in.
Combs keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Combs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sasono looks for a takedown but Combs sprawls well.
Jeffrey Combs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wiro Sasono.#CL2#
Sasono darts in and clinches Combs up against the cage.
Combs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sasono can do to turn this around?
Combs is trying to force a seperation but Sasono has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Combs working hard to break the clinch.
Sasono keeps control of Combs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Combs working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Sasono pulls guard.
Sasono looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sasono takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Sasono is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sasono looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Combs puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Combs is nestled in close to Sasono, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Combs working Sasono over with strikes.
Combs will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sasono taking some punishment here, with Combs in his half guard.
Sasono avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Combs.
Sasono wants to control but Combs is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Combs thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Combs looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sasono with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sasono blocking the ground and pound attempt from Combs.
Sasono tries to kick Combs off but Combs keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sasono trying to control here.
Combs looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sasono with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Combs scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Sasono actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Sasono has hold of Combs's hands but Combs slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Combs is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Combs is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sasono defends it well.
Combs working the head and body with strikes.
Combs scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Combs lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Sasono taking some punishment here, with Combs in his half guard.
Sasono looks like he's trying to stand up.
Combs drops an elbow to the side of Sasono's head.
Sasono misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Combs landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sasono throws a strike from the bottom but Combs passes into side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Combs lands some shots froms side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeffrey Combs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Combs, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeffrey Combs!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Chang throws a head kick that misses.
Chang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Combs.
Combs appears to be looking for a big counter.
Chang throws a hook but Combs avoids it easily.
Chang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Combs appears to be looking for a big counter.
Combs tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chang defends well and Combs ends up having to push Chang into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Combs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Combs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chang tries to land a front kick but Combs steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chang throws a body punch but Combs moves out of range. #TD#
Combs looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Combs is nestled in close to Chang, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Combs is thwarting Chang's attempts to control the position.
Combs not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Combs thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chang's head.
Chang manages to get to full guard.
Chang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Combs is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Chang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Combs defends well.
Combs postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Combs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Combs scoring with some ground and pound.
Combs is fighting to break Chang's control of his arms but Chang is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Chang trying to keep a closed guard but Combs is proving a slippery customer.
Chang should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chang looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Combs throwing strikes from guard but Chang blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Chang is looking for a triangle but Combs pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Chang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Combs gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chang looks winded!#SUB2#
Chang is looking for a triangle but Combs pushes his legs off easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Combs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chang misses with a straight left.
Combs appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD#
Combs shoots in and bounces Chang off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Chang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Combs lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chang trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Combs is looking to work some ground and pound but Chang has wrist control.
Chang looking to control but Combs passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffrey Combs dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Chang lunges at Combs with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Combs's hand. #CL#
Chang tries to keep at a distance but Combs has taken the fight into the clinch.
Combs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chang tries to work over Combs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Combs tries to land a knee to the head but Chang blocks with his arms.
Chang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Combss head.
Combs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chang has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Combs has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Chang is trying to keep an underhook but Combs manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Chang moves into full guard.
Combs scoring with punches to the head and body.
Combs stopping the sweep attempt from Chang.#T1#
Combs throwing strikes from guard but Chang blocks nicely.
Combs lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Combs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Chang is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Chang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Combs is looking to escape.
Chang controlling the pace for now.
Combs is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2##SUB2#
Chang working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Combs looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Chang! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Donnie Chang!
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Date: Aug 03, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Valedaz drives through and clinches with Combs against the cage.
Combs is trying to push Valedaz away but Valedaz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Combs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Valedaz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Combs quickly recovers to half guard.
Combs tries to roll over but Valedaz keeps him under control.
Combs is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Valedaz is working for a submission of some sort.
Combs wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Valedaz stands up from half guard. #TD2#
Valedaz looking to score a takedown here. Combs is defending well but Valedaz drives through and ends up in Combs's guard.#T1#
Combs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Valedaz manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Valedaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Combs postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Valedaz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Combs.
Combs is working Valedaz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Valedaz trying to keep a closed guard but Combs is proving a slippery customer.
Valedaz has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Combs has passed into side control.
#T2#
Combs tries to score with some ground and pound. Valedaz controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
You can see the frustration on Valedaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Combs cracks Valedaz with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Valedaz tries to buck Combs off but Combs is having none of it.
Combs working the ground and pound.
Combs working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Valedaz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T3#
Combs blocking the ground and pound attempt from Valedaz. #SUB#
Combs looking for submissions off his back.
Valedaz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Combs does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Combs blocking the ground and pound attempt from Valedaz.
Valedaz slips a nice elbow through Combs's hands, connecting with Combs's forehead.
Combs wants to control but Valedaz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Valedaz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Combs trying to control here.
Combs is trying to get back to full guard.
Valedaz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4##SUB2#
Valedaz is working for a kimura but Combs is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Valedaz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Valedaz seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are battling for position here. Combs manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Benjamin Valedaz will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Combs's corner calls for a 1-2. Combs obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Combs works over Valedaz's head and body with a nice combination.#CL#
Valedaz gets tackled into the cage by Combs. Combs maintains the clinch.
Valedaz tries to stall but Combs uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Valedaz jumps guard but Combs stands there with Valedaz around his waist. Valedaz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
Combs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Valedaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valedaz lands a body shot.
Combs misses with a wild combination.
#T1##CL2#
Valedaz rushes Combs and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Valedaz gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Valedaz trying to control but Combs is working from the bottom.
Combs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Benjamin Valedaz has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Combs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Valedaz is aware though and is defending well.
Combs wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Valedaz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Valedaz trying to control from half guard but Combs is working away.
Valedaz wants to pass to mount but Combs is defending the position. #T2#
Combs tries to get to full guard but Valedaz has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Valedaz is working for a kimura but Combs is defending it quite comfortably.
Valedaz throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Combs to regain full guard.
Combs throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Valedaz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Combs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valedaz is one step ahead there. #T3#
Combs has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Valedaz has passed into side control.
Combs manages to work his way to half guard, despite Valedaz's best efforts.
Combs is not content to let Valedaz control the position.
Combs tries to get to full guard but Valedaz has control of the leg.
Valedaz wants to control but Combs is keeping him busy.
Valedaz passes the guard and advances to mount! #T4#
Combs can't escape the position.
Valedaz landing punches.
Combs tries to reverse the position but Valedaz maintains control.
Valedaz tries to control but Combs wriggling away.
Combs slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Valedaz is pressing down on Combs's thigh, looking to free his foot. Combs is holding on for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valedaz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Valedaz passes to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Valedaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Combs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Combs dives in and grabs Valedaz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Valedaz pushes down on Combs's head and hops out.
Valedaz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Valedaz fails with the takedown
and Combs counters with a head kick. #TD2#
Valedaz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Combs looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Combs is looking for a sweep.
Combs manages to get back to half guard.
Valedaz prevents Combs from improving his position.
Valedaz is keen to just control but Combs is a slippery customer.
Combs is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Valedaz trying to control the action but Combs is working from the bottom. #T1#
Combs gets back to full guard.
Combs 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.
Valedaz wants to control from the top but Combs keeps moving. #SU2#
Valedaz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Combs, up you get!
A looping hook to the body misses from Combs. Valedaz does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Valedaz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Combs as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Valedaz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Combs was covering up waiting for the punch and Valedaz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Valedaz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Valedaz wants to control from the top but Combs keeps moving.
Valedaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Combs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Combs will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Valedaz stopping the sweep attempt from Combs.#SUB#
Combs working for a triangle but Valedaz defends it easily.
#SU2#
Valedaz stands up and waves to Combs to follow him.
Valedaz shoots in looking for a takedown. Combs tries to sprawl out of it but Valedaz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Combs manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Combs seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jeffrey Combs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin Valedaz.
Combs shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Valedaz pinned against the cage. Valedaz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jeffrey Combs is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Combs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Valedaz tries to counter it with a takedown but Combs pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Valedaz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Horrible takedown attempt by Combs or perhaps it was just good defense by Valedaz, which made it look bad.
Valedaz unleashes a big counter combination but Combs bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Valedaz throws a head kick that Combs semi-blocks.
Jeffrey Combs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benjamin Valedaz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Combs gets tackled into the cage by Valedaz. Valedaz maintains the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benjamin Valedaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Valedaz 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin Valedaz!
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Event:
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Date: Jul 31, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Combs moves into range and clinches up with Po.#BC#
Combs manages to break the clinch.
Po is trying hard to land a takedown here. Combs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Combs keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Combs slaps away a takedown attempt from Po, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jeffrey Combs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tong Po.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Po prevents Combs from breaking the clinch.
Combs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Combs has Po pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Combs pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Po tumbling to the mat - Combs dives into Po's guard.
Combs landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Combs landing with the ground and pound.
Po wants to hit a switch here but Combs passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Po there!
Combs unloading with bombs!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Combs is landing with some decent strikes but Po is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Po is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Combs lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Combs landing punches.
Combs lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
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!
Combs unloading with bombs!
Combs lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Combs 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.
Po flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Combs lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Combs connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Combs works his way to his opponent's back.
#T3#
Combs lands punches and elbows.
Combs scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Combs softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Po tries to break free.
Po is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Po is trying to stand back up.
Po trying to control the hands but Combs breaks the grip.
Combs will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Combs lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Combs lands a shot to the head.
Po really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Combs. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Combs lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Po wants to control his opponent's hands but Combs gets his hands free.
Combs throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Po!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Po looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Combs punches Po on the ear.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffrey Combs dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Po fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Combs scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Po wants to get back to his feet but Combs is dominant here and he's now got Po's back!
Combs somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Po is trying to break free.
Can Po hold on?! Combs is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Po wants to escape the position.
Combs missing with punches from the back.
Combs missing with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Combs lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Po.
#T1#
Po tries to roll but Combs sticks to his back.
Po is trying to get back to his feet but Combs has full control of the position and if anything, Po has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Combs is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Combs has Po flattened out and is raining down punches.
Combs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Po can do to turn this around?
The referee is taking a good look at Po as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Combs!
#SUB#
Po fending off the submission attempt from Combs.
Combs throwing damaging strikes from the back! Po could be in trouble here!
#T2#
Combs avoiding Po 's attempts to control his hands.
Combs lands punches and elbows.
Combs struggling to land strikes to the head as Po covers up.
Po covering up well and avoiding damage.
Po tries to escape but Combs has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T3#
Combs scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Po is covering up but some of the strikes from Combs are getting through and doing damage.
Po is really stuck here.
Po is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Combs looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Combs softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Po trying to control the hands but Combs won't let him.
Combs is working the ground and pound. Can Po escape?#T4##SUB#
Combs working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Po trying to get back to his feet but Combs is in full control for now.
Po avoids the strikes from Combs.
Combs is punishing Po with some ground and pound.
Combs avoiding Po 's attempts to control his hands.
Combs controlling well, preventing Po from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffrey Combs dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Po throws a chopping leg kick but Combs manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Po closes this distance looking for a takedown but Combs circles away.
Combs half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Po throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Combs counters with a nice double leg into side control. Po won't be happy with that.
Po is looking to get back to his feet here but Combs is keeping cool and he's managed to take Po's back.
Combs punishes Po with strikes from the back mount.
Combs connects with a big shot to the side of Po's head.
#SUB#
Combs looking for the choke from the back.
Combs is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Po. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Po looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T1#
Combs is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Combs gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Combs gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Combs apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Jeffrey Combs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Po keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Po is defended easily by Combs.
Combs changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Po shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jeffrey Combs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tong Po.
Po throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Po fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Combs throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
Po gets caught flat footed, as Combs shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Po is wriggling around but Combs manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Nice strikes from Combs there.
Jeffrey Combs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Combs is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Combs thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Po is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Combs scores with a couple of nice shots.
Po is looking to improve his position.
Combs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Combs.
Po wants to get back to full guard but Combs has passed into side control.
Po taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T4#
Po tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Combs easily slips into full mount!
Po can't escape the position.
Combs is landing with some decent strikes but Po is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Combs postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Po looks a forlorn figure.
Combs won't let Po get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Combs working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeffrey Combs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Combs 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeffrey Combs!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Lee. No joy for Combs on that attempt. #CL#
Combs forces Lee back against the cage and clinches.
Combs is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lee pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lee has had enough of the clinch but Combs keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Combs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Combs just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Combs forces Lee back against the cage and clinches.
Combs lands a damaging elbow.
Combs is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeffrey Combs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee tries to break the clinch but Combs is controlling the position.
Lee is trying to break the clinch but Combs has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Combs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Lee stuns Combs with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Combs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T1#
Combs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.
It looked like Combs was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lee.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Combs misses with a wild combination.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Combs seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lee lands a jab-cross combination. #TD#
Combs looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Combs working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lee wants to stand but Combs is controlling the position.
Combs works over Lee with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Combs is working Lee over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Combs scoring with punches to the head and body.
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!
Combs with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Combs working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lee's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Combs lands a couple of elbows.
Combs connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC#
Lee is rocked!
Combs cracks Lee with a solid left hand.
Lee is still in real trouble! Can Combs finish him?
Combs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Combs postures up and lands a big shot to Lee's brow.
Combs working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Combs loads up on a big left hand. Lee felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Combs looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Lee can't hide his disappointment, as Combs celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeffrey Combs!
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