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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Vosloo tries to clinch up but English circles away and keeps his distance.
English swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
English really is a fat lump.#CL2#
Vosloo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
English is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vosloo is defending well for now.
English wants to break free but Vosloo has control.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Vosloo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vosloo throws a front kick that sends English stumbling back into the cage.
English throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Vosloo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vosloo.
Vosloo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Vosloo throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vosloo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
English is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vosloo defends well.
Vosloo working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Vosloo sitting in guard here, content to control.
English has a closed guard, preventing Vosloo from standing up.
Vosloo looking to pass the guard.
English preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vosloo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
English looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vosloo is one step ahead there. #ES#
English pushes Vosloo off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD2#
Vosloo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming English to the mat! English manages to get full guard.
English can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vosloo controls the pace.
Vosloo with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Vosloo trying to control the position from guard on top but English is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
English seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
English avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
English looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vosloo wants to control from the top but English keeps moving.
English looking for a sweep. Not yet English, not yet.
Vosloo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
English is looking for a triangle but Vosloo pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Vosloo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but English manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vosloo has English in his guard.#REVR##ES2#
Vosloo pushes English off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T3#
English fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
English shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vosloo as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Vosloo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
English kicks off Vosloo and gets to his feet.
Vosloo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#
It looks like Rich English has been cut.
English is breathing heavily.#T4#
Vosloo doesn't manage to clinch there - English circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Vosloo has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Vosloo breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Vosloo has closed the distance and engaged English in a clinch.
English jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vosloo walks away with a smile on his face. English gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich English. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from English enables Vosloo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. English manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Vosloo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Vosloo is working English over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now English is on top in guard.
#REVR#
English throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholas Vosloo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rich English's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Vosloo tries to clinch up.
Vosloo circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! English drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Vosloo follows English to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicholas Vosloo!
Nicholas Vosloo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Daniels tries to clinch there but English circles away.
#CL#
Daniels tries to keep at a distance but English has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
English ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. English no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
English looking to hit a scissor sweep but Daniels is one step ahead there.
Daniels throws an elbow that misses. English uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Daniels's guard. Nice move by English!#REVR#
Daniels really doesn't want to stay on the ground with English. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Daniels is trying to control the position but English postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and English is now in half guard.
English performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Daniels tries to regain full guard. Instead though, English has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T1##SUB#
English with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
English sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Daniels wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
English is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Daniels looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
English is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Daniels knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Daniels for a finish.
Daniels trying to get back to his feet but English is in full control for now. #T3#
Daniels wants to escape the position.
English controlling the position well here. Daniels rolled but English kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB#
Daniels won't enjoy being in this position. English looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Daniels is tapping - it's over boys! English picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rich English!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 23, 2016 |
#R1#
English avoids the head kick by Stilinski.
An attempted straight right counter from English misses the target.#TD#
English scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Stilinski wants to get back to his feet but English is dominant here and he's now got Stilinski's back!
English is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Stilinski wants to get back to his feet.
Stilinski is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by English.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
I really don't envy Stilinski right now.
#T1##SUB#
English is cranking Stilinski's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Stilinski! He's tightened the choke and Stilinski is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rich English!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Tanker doesn't manage to clinch there - English circles away.
English is looking to counter punch.
Tanker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but English paws at him with a jab and circles away.
English was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tanker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2#
Tanker feints and as English raises his hands in defense, Tanker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
English is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Tanker presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC#
English's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
English gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
English has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Tanker has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
English content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Good body shot from English.
Tanker tries to break free but English pushes him back against the cage.
Tanker letting English take a breather here.#TD#
English pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
English is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Tanker frees his head nicely. Oh but English has switched to an armbar! Tanker is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Rich English!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 04, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Castro shoots in and bounces English off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
English utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
English has a closed guard, preventing Castro from standing up.
English is trying to control the position but Castro postures up.
Castro trying to control but English is working from the bottom.
English wants to get back to his feet but Castro is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SU2#
Castro gets to his feet - English follows without any prompting. #TD#
English fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Castro to the ground. English is now in Castro's guard.#ES2#
Castro has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes English off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
English works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2#
Castro closes the distance and pushes English back into the cage.#T1#
Castro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from English.
English tries a body shot but Castro blocks it.
English doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD#
English pulls guard.
English controls Castro momentarily but Castro frees himself. #SUB#
English looking for a guillotine here but Castro defends easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Castro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Castro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Castro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
English trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Castro is looking to work some ground and pound but English has wrist control.#SU2#
Castro gets to his feet. English looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T2##CL2#
English tries to keep at a distance but Castro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Castro unloads a knee to the mid-section. English lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC2#
Castro manages to break the clinch.
English falls off balance throwing a combination
and Castro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
English shoots in for a takedown but Castro shows good takedown defense.
English is breathing heavily.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from English enables Castro to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. English manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castro trying to control but English is working from the bottom.
Castro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as English works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Castro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Castro would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
English wants to stand and escape but Castro is having none of it. #T3##SUB#
English working for a triangle but Castro defends it easily.
English wants to sweep here but Castro controlling him for the moment.
Castro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Castro throwing strikes from guard but English blocks nicely.
English throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Castro has taken the fight to the clinch.
English is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Castro to keep the fight standing.
English tries to land knees in the clinch but Castro avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
English tries to work over Castro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Castro manages to break the clinch.
Joel Castro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castro wants to clinch up but English keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Castro changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. English looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
English can't do much from the bottom here.
Castro creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
You can see the frustration on English's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Castro in side control, throwing shots but English defends.
English tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Castro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Castro is trying to get an arm triangle but English is defending well.
English is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joel Castro dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Castro moves into range and clinches up with English.
English misses with a hook to the ribs.
English trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
English breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Castro drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
English could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
English utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
English managing to control the position.
Castro preventing the sweep.
English avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Castro is standing up over English. English looks to escape but Castro dives into side control.
#SUB2#
Castro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castro misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T1#
English parries the strikes from Castro easily there. Castro is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable English to escape.
English avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Castro.
Castro throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Castro tries to score with some ground and pound. English controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
You can see the frustration on English's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
English tries to buck Castro off but Castro is having none of it.
Castro tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
English struggling a bit here.
English is looking for a sweep.
Castro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU2#
Castro decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Castro fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging English to the ground. Castro is now in English's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Castro throwing strikes but missing.
Castro preventing the sweep.
English is trying to control the position but Castro postures up.
Castro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. English is keeping the position for now.
English avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Castro is looking to stand up but English won't let him.
Castro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
English is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Castro doesn't manage to clinch there - English circles away.
Castro tries to clinch up but English circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Castro closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into English's guard.
English working a defensive guard but Castro passes into half guard.
English wants to get back to full guard.
English has his hands clasped together around Castro's back. He's all about the action.
English missing with punches from the bottom.
#T4#
Castro thows a huge punch but English dodges it nicely.
English wants to control but Castro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
English is pressing down on Castro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Castro throws a big right hand that misses.
Castro trying to stand up but can't free himself from English's guard.#SUB#
English is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Castro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
English is trying to control the position from the bottom.
English looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joel Castro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
English tries to keep at a distance but Castro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Castro lands a knee to the body.
Castro digs a right hand underneath English's ribcage. English let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Castro breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Castro looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
English is looking to control Castro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can English avoid being mounted?
English is staying active underneath Castro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
English blocking the ground and pound attempt from Castro.
English is controlling Castro's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T1#
Castro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
English avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Castro.
Castro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
English tries to kick Castro off but Castro keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Castro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
English is looking to escape.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
English shoots in and drives through. Castro sprawls well.#CL2#
Castro moves into the clinch successfully.
A left hand lands to the body for Castro.
Castro cracks English with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Castro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Castro drives through and clinches with English against the cage.
English takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC2#
Castro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2##CL2#
Castro rushes English and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Castro stalling against the cage.
Castro unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Castro lands a nice knee to the body. #BC2#
Castro breaks from 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!#CL2#
Castro moves into range and clinches up with English.
Castro is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Castro unloads a knee to the mid-section. English lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Castro landing knees to the body.
Castro lands a nice knee to the body.
Castro working English over with knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Castro.
Nice body punch from Castro.
English is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Castro is keeping busy.#T3#
English is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Castro is defending well for now.#BC2#
Castro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Castro bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
English tries to buck Castro off but Castro is having none of it.
English is trying to control Castro's posture but Castro avoids it.
Castro creates some space and throws a big elbow, but English sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
English parries the strikes from Castro easily there. Castro is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable English to escape.
English wants to control but Castro postures up.#SUB2#
Castro is trying to get an arm triangle but English is defending well. #T4#
You can see the frustration on English's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Castro throws a strike aimed at the side of English's head but English avoids it well.
Joel Castro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
English throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Castro throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and English works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Castro wants to lay and pray for a moment but English keeps working.
Castro prevents English from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joel Castro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Castro 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joel Castro!
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