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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Cherry avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Evans is looking to clinch but Cherry is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Evans pushes Cherry up against the cage in a clinch.
Evans is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Evans using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cherry has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Evans using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cherry has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Evans with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Evans tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Evans with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Evans tries to land a knee to the head but Cherry blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cherry really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Evans using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cherry has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Evans pushes off an throws an elbow but Cherry leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Evans trying to land knees to the body.
#T1#
Evans missing with knees to the body.
Cherry is trying to break the clinch but Evans is controlling him.
Evans trying to land knees to the body.
Evans landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Evans lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cherry takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Clement Cherry has been cut.
Evans lands a damaging elbow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Evans obliges.
Evans using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cherry has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Evans throws an elbow that misses.
Cherry is trying to push Evans away but Evans has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Evans connects with a knee to the head.
Evans tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T2#
Evans using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cherry has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Evans looks winded!
Evans throws a knee to the head but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evans throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#TD#
Cherry decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Cherry is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Evans rolls with it to try and escape but Cherry cranks on the arm and Evans is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Clement Cherry!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Shocker misses with an uppercut
and Cherry counters with a two punch combo. #TD2#
Shocker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cherry did well to prevent Shocker getting side control.#ES#
Cherry has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Shocker is on him like a limpet, forcing Cherry back against the cage.
Shocker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cherry just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shocker is trying to pull guard but Cherry has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Shocker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!#TD2#
Shocker changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cherry looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Cherry explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Cherry stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cherry wants it to stay on the feet.
Clement Cherry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silkk Shocker.
Shocker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cherry pinned against the cage. Cherry gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1##TD2#
Shocker shoots in and bounces Cherry off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Shocker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shocker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shocker won't allow Cherry to get back to his feet.
Cherry is pulling down on Shocker's head to control his posture. #T2#
Cherry working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shocker. #SUB#
Cherry looking for a triangle here. Shocker is fighting it but it looks tight! Cherry pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Shocker is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Clement Cherry!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Cherry fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thai unleashes a big counter combination but Cherry bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Thai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cherry throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cherry blocks a head kick by Thai.
Cherry attempts a counter takedown but Thai avoids it well and moves away.
Thai throws a head kick but Cherry moves out of range.
Cherry throws a big counter combination but Thai scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cherry blocks a head kick by Thai.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thai.
Cherry half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A head kick misses from Thai.
A head kick misses from Thai.
Thai looks winded!
A head kick misses from Thai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cherry avoids the head kick by Thai.
Cherry throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thai's waist but Thai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cherry off to one side.
Thai throws a head kick that misses
and Cherry counters with a one-two to the body.
Cherry misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Cherry misses with a takedown attempt - Thai sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clement Cherry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cherry keeps the fight on the outside.
Thai throws a sloppy head kick and Cherry moves out of range easily.
Thai throws a head kick that misses.
Cherry fails to land the takedown.
Despite the aggression on Thai's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Thai misses with a head kick.
Thai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A head kick misses from Thai.
Cherry appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cherry will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cherry or perhaps it was just good defense by Thai, which made it look bad. #T2#
Cherry takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cherry shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thai defends it nicely.
Thai misses with a kick to the body.
Cherry half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Thai tries to land a front kick but Cherry steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thai throws a lazy body kick
and Cherry counters with a left and a right that stings Thai.
Cherry avoids the head kick by Thai.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thai throws a lazy head kick
and Cherry counters with a series of strikes. Thai will be more careful next time no doubt. #T3#
Cherry goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cherry shoots in and drives through. Thai sprawls well.
Thai throws a head kick that misses.
Cherry tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thai sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cherry somewhat.
Thai throws a sloppy head kick and Cherry moves out of range easily.
Cherry tries to counter with a takedown but Thai is quick to defend against it.
A head kick misses from Thai.
Cherry feinted with a counter takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cherry or perhaps it was just good defense by Thai, which made it look bad.
Thai throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Cherry counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cherry.
Cherry really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Thai throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T4#
Cherry tries to circle away but Thai has him pinned against the cage.
Cherry on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cherry wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cherry wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thai has him pressed against the cage.
Cherry lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thai misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cherry's brow.
Thai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cherry takes an elbow to the temple.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cherry's brow. #BC#
Cherry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thai Thai dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Thai throws the kick towards the body but Cherry avoids it.
Thai throws a push kick but Cherry slaps the foot to one side.
Cherry shoots in but no luck this time.
Cherry tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thai swivels and escapes.
Thai wants to counter the offense by Cherry and move into the clinch position.
Nice takedown defense from Thai. No joy for Cherry on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clement Cherry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cherry blocks a head kick by Thai.
Cherry dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thai. That did some damage!
Cherry dodges the punch combination from Thai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai throws a lazy head kick
and Cherry counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Thai throws a head kick that half lands.
Thai is breathing heavily.
Cherry avoids the head kick by Thai.
Cherry shoots in looking for a takedown. Thai tries to sprawl out of it but Cherry keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Cherry shoots for a takedown but Thai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thai throws a head kick that misses.
Cherry takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cherry shoots in but Thai avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thai throws a head kick that misses
and Cherry counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Thai is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cherry.
Cherry looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cherry avoids the head kick by Thai.
#T2#
Thai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cherry manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cherry tries to counter with a takedown but Thai is quick to defend against it.
Clement Cherry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cherry scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thai misses with a lunging right hand
and Cherry counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Thai Thai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
A head kick misses from Thai.
Thai dodges the punch combination from Cherry.
Thai throws a nice looking combination but Cherry bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cherry drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thai sprawls and moves away.
Cherry avoids the head kick by Thai.
Cherry drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thai sprawls and moves away.
Thai throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Cherry counters by clinching up.
Thai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cherry has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thai stalling in the clinch.
#T3#
Cherry has had enough of the clinch but Thai keeps him there for the moment.
Thai looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Cherry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thai missing with a left hand there. Cherry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thai throws a sloppy head kick and Cherry moves out of range easily. #CL#
Cherry rushes Thai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cherry wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cherry.
#BC#
Cherry breaks from the clinch.
Thai Thai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thai slaps away a takedown attempt from Cherry, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
Thai throws a nice looking combination but Cherry bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thai throws a head kick but Cherry moves out of range.
Thai tries to land a front kick but Cherry steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Danga de danga de dang - Cherry scores with a four punch combination!
A head kick by Thai misses
and Cherry counters with a left and a right that stings Thai. #TD#
Cherry looking to score a takedown here. Thai is defending well but Cherry drives through and ends up in Thai's guard.
Thai is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Cherry dives into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#REVB#
Thai tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Clement Cherry will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cherry blocks a head kick by Thai.
As Thai looks to move away, Cherry throws a big counter combo but Thai just gets out of the way.
Thai throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cherry counters with a two punch combo.
Thai tries to land a body kick
and Cherry counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Thai stuffs the takedown.
Thai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cherry staying out of range there.
Cherry seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cherry closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thai circles away.
Thai gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Cherry counter with a right hand.
Thai throws a head kick but Cherry moves out of range.
Cherry changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thai slaps away a takedown attempt from Cherry, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clement Cherry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cherry shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thai as he avoids it easily.
Cherry blocks a head kick by Thai.
#T1##CL#
Cherry takes the fight into the clinch.
Cherry dodges an elbow strike from Thai.
Cherry is trying to break the clinch but Thai is controlling him.
Thai lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT2#
It looks like Clement Cherry has been cut.
Cherry dodges an elbow strike from Thai.
Thai has Cherry pressed against the cage, preventing Cherry from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cherry tries to break the clinch but Thai is controlling the position.
Cherry can't break the clinch.
Thai looking to throw knees to the head but Cherry is blocking nicely.
Thai misses with an elbow over the top.#T2#
Thai misses with an elbow over the top.
Cherry lands a nice uppercut.
Cherry is trying to break free.
Cherry blocks the elbow strike.
Cherry blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Cherry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cherry blocks a head kick by Thai.
Cherry avoids the head kick by Thai.
As Thai looks to move away, Cherry throws a big counter combo but Thai just gets out of the way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Cherry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thai stuffs the takedown.
Thai Thai seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Cherry avoids the head kick by Thai.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cherry darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cherry avoids the head kick by Thai.
Thai throws a sloppy head kick and Cherry moves out of range easily.
Thai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cherry shoots in and drives through. Thai sprawls well.
A head kick misses from Thai.
Cherry shoots in but no luck this time.
Thai misses with the body kick
and Cherry counters with a two punch combo.
Thai misses with the combination.
#T4#
Thai misses with a head kick.
Cherry throws a leg kick which misses Thai's front leg but catches the back leg as Thai tries to avoid it.
Thai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Thai.
Cherry feinted with a counter takedown.
Thai throws a wild body kick that Cherry sees coming a mile off.
Cherry fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
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!
Cherry blocks a head kick by Thai.
Cherry avoids the head kick by Thai.
Cherry seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cherry moves out of range of the body kick.
Thai throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Cherry counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thai won't be happy with that.
Thai tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thai Thai.
I think Thai 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thai Thai!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 31, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Vandari looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Vandari chips away with some ground and pound.
Vandari wants to pass the guard but Cherry is keeping the position.#SUB#
Vandari is sitting in close to Cherry's body. Cherry has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Vandari is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Vandari is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Cherry.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Clement Cherry!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
No luck for Williams with that takedown attempt.
Cherry appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Williams drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Cherry scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#CL2#
Williams moves into the clinch successfully.
Williams tries to pull guard but Cherry won't allow it.
Cherry wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Cherry moves into the clinch.#T1#
Williams is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cherry is trying to break the clinch but Williams is controlling him.
Cherry is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Williams takes a swing at Cherry's ribcage but misses.
Williams has his takedown stuffed
and Cherry counters with a left and a right that stings Williams.
Clement Cherry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Williams.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt.
Cherry tries to counter by clinching up but Williams breaks away and moves out of range.#T2#
Williams changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cherry tries to avoid it but Williams manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cherry to the ground. Cherry escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Williams tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cherry swivels and escapes.
Williams shoots in looking for a takedown but Cherry manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Williams's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cherry drops down looking for a counter takedown but Williams sprawls and moves away.
Williams throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#TD#
Cherry fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Williams sprawls well initially but Cherry persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Williams looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams has a hand on Cherry's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Cherry takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Williams tries to lock up and control but Cherry gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Poor strikes thrown by Cherry there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The referee warns Williams that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T3#
Williams regains half guard.
Williams tries to get to full guard but Cherry has control of the leg.
Williams is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cherry scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cherry with the ground and pound but Williams uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Cherry distracts Williams with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Williams working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cherry has passed into half guard!
#T4#
Williams tries to roll over but Cherry keeps him under control.
Cherry is thwarting Williams's attempts to control the position.
Cherry lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nice strikes from Cherry there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clement Cherry dominated that round.
That's time! Cherry's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Williams looks for a takedown but Cherry sprawls well.
Williams shoots in for a double leg but Cherry sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cherry appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Williams tries to clinch up.
Cherry doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Williams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cherry on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cherry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cherry moves out of range as Williams throws a body kick.
Williams lands a high kick!
#ROC2#
Cherry is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Clement Cherry has been cut.
Williams fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Cherry to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Cherry looks to clinch but Williams throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Cherry taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mike Williams!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Cherry gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cooper to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cherry wants to stand and escape but Cooper is having none of it. #SUB#
Cherry has his foot on Cooper's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cooper works his way back into a safe position though.
Cooper looking to pass the guard.
Cooper advances to half guard.
Cooper looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cherry with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cooper has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Cherry defend it? Cooper steps over the head and cranks it - Cherry is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Cooper!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Cooper!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Cherry throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ziad with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cherry counters with a stiff right hand.
Ziad fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cherry throws a big counter combination but Ziad scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ziad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cherry paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ziad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cherry was well out of range. Poor timing from Ziad.
Ziad fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Clement Cherry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Ziad.
Ziad looks winded!
Ziad lands with a nice combination. Cherry backs away looking to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziad has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cherry lands a head kick!
Ziad shoots in but no luck this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ziad dives in and grabs Cherry's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cherry pushes down on Ziad's head and hops out.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Cherry. Those never looked like landing.
Ziad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cherry.
Ziad slips a jab and a cross from Cherry.
Cherry lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ziad circles away quickly and effectively.
Ziad appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cherry connects with a leg kick. Ziad looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cherry swinging wildly here.
Sloppy strikes from Ziad. Those never looked like landing.
Cherry scoring well with a low kick there.
#T2##TD#
Cherry looking to score a takedown here. Ziad is defending well but Cherry drives through and ends up in Ziad's guard.
Cherry throws a big right hand that misses.
Cherry working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ziad's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cherry's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cherry connects with a couple of short punches.
Ziad utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cherry postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ziad wants to sweep here but Cherry controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Cherry is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ziad is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Cozad Amsterdam inform us that Ziad has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Cherry will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cherry missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cherry really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cherry trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ziad is trying to control the position but Cherry postures up.
Cherry missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cherry postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cherry makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ziad preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ziad has momentary wrist control but Cherry slips an elbow through the middle.
Cherry missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cherry 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.
Cherry throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ziad's waist but Ziad gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cherry off to one side.
Ziad slaps away a takedown attempt from Cherry, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ziad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cherry moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clement Cherry dominated that round.
That's time! Cherry's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Cherry closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ziad quickly recovers to half guard.
Ziad looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SU#
Cherry postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Ziad to stand up.
Cherry shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ziad defends it nicely.
Ziad is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cherry darts in looking for a takedown but Ziad gets double underhooks and turns Cherry into the cage.
Cherry shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clement Cherry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cherry dives in and grabs Ziad's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ziad pushes down on Cherry's head and hops out.#T1#
Cherry gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ziad counters with a series of strikes. Cherry will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ziad tries to clinch there but Cherry circles away.
Ziad shoots and misses
and Cherry counters with a one-two to the body. #TD#
Cherry looking to score a takedown here. Ziad is defending well but Cherry drives through and ends up in Ziad's guard.
Cherry stops Ziad from standing up.
Cherry content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cherry connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Ziad working a defensive guard but Cherry manages to pass into side control anyway.
Ziad is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Cherry lands an elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Cherry thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ziad is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Cherry lands an elbow.
Cherry lands a decent elbow from side control.
Cherry cracks Ziad with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Cherry landing strikes.
Ziad is trying to work for a sweep but Cherry has mounted him!
Ziad has given up his back. Will we see Cherry going for some submissions?
Cherry connects with a big shot to the side of Ziad's head.
#T4#
Ziad wants to control his opponent's hands but Cherry gets his hands free.
The referee is taking a good look at Ziad as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Cherry!
Ziad wants to escape the position.
Ziad is taking damage to the body and head.
Ziad wants to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cherry is working the ground and pound. Can Ziad escape?
Cherry is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Ziad. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clement Cherry dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cherry will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ziad lands a nice looking body shot.
Cherry connects with a jab.
Cherry stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cherry wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Cherry shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ziad napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ziad wants to get back to his feet but Cherry is dominant here and he's now got Ziad's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cherry has Ziad flattened out and is raining down punches.
Ziad covers up after that shot from Cherry.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cherry scores with punches to the body.
Ziad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Cherry lands strikes to the head.
Cherry 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.
Cherry landing with strikes.
Clement Cherry overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ziad covers up after that shot from Cherry.
Ziad looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Cherry lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Ziad.
Cherry lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. #T2#
Cherry is landing with strikes from the back.
Ziad looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Cherry 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.
Cherry scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Ziad is looking for a way out.
Cherry is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Ziad. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.#T3#
Cherry lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Ziad hold on?!
#SUB#
Ziad is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Cherry gets his way!
Cherry scores with strikes from the back.
Cherry cracks Ziad with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Ziad from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
#T4#
Can Ziad hold on?! Cherry is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Cherry scores with strikes from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cherry 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.
Ziad tries to escape but Cherry has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Cherry gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Cherry scores with punches from the back.
Cherry is working the ground and pound. Can Ziad escape?
And that's the end of the fight!
Clement Cherry showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cherry 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clement Cherry!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Kowalix gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cherry is trying to force a seperation but Kowalix has the dominant position.
Kowalix is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cherry is defending well.#TD2#
Kowalix wants the takedown. Cherry is fighting it off but Kowalix persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cherry's guard against the cage.
Kowalix showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cherry will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalix landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Cherry trying to keep a closed guard but Kowalix is proving a slippery customer.
Kowalix controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Cherry is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kowalix defends well.
Kowalix controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kowalix really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cherry. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kowalix throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cherry works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cherry wants to get back to his feet but Kowalix is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kowalix looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Kowalix closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cherry did well to prevent Kowalix getting side control.
Kowalix is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Cherry looking for submissions off his back.
Kowalix slips a nice elbow through Cherry's hands, connecting with Cherry's forehead.#T3#
Kowalix tries to pass to full mount but Cherry defends it.
Well, if Kowalix is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kowalix thows a huge punch but Cherry dodges it nicely.
Kowalix is pressing down on Cherry's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cherry is holding on for now.
Kowalix sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cherry defending well though. #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.
Cherry looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kowalix is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kowalix not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cherry is trying to stand back up but Kowalix is controlling him
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kowalix 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.
Kowalix controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janusz Kowalix dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Kowalix looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cherry!
Cherry is letting Kowalix control him for a moment.
Kowalix prevents Cherry from escaping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalix working away.
Cherry is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kowalix cracks Cherry with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kowalix has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Kowalix lands a few punches from side control.
Cherry trying to remain calm as Kowalix controls from the top position.
Kowalix lands an elbow.
Cherry is letting Kowalix control him for a moment.
Kowalix is continuing to stall.
The adventures of Kowalix the control monster continue. Boring.
Cherry is trying to control Kowalix's posture but Kowalix avoids it.
Kowalix controls the position from side control.#T2#
Cherry wants to control but Kowalix postures up.
Kowalix is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Cherry's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kowalix working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kowalix controlling the position.
Kowalix working the head and body with strikes.
Cherry is looking to get back to his feet here but Kowalix is keeping cool and he's managed to take Cherry's back.
Kowalix controlling the position well here. Cherry rolled but Kowalix kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T3#
Cherry grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Cherry looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kowalix is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cherry is trying to get back to his feet but Kowalix has full control of the position and if anything, Cherry has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Kowalix just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kowalix scores with punches and elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
What can Cherry do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kowalix lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Kowalix.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janusz Kowalix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Kowalix manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cherry on his heels. He'll look to pass Cherry's guard now, I'm sure.#ROC2#
Cherry is rocked!
Kowalix scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Oh Cherry is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kowalix pushing down on Cherry's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kowalix lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Cherry quite badly. Cherry pulls Kowalix in close trying to recover. Kowalix postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Cherry on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Cherry doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Janusz Kowalix!
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