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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Good exchange - Downgrade coming out on top.#TD#
Downgrade drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Downgrade in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Downgrade in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardwood is trying to buck Downgrade off.
Downgrade is chipping away with strikes.
Downgrade working the ground and pound from side control.
Downgrade avoids the strikes from the bottom by Hardwood.
Downgrade tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hardwood gets back to half guard.
Hardwood looks like he's trying to stand up.
Downgrade knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hardwood on the ground.
Hardwood moves into full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hardwood wants to get back to his feet but Downgrade is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1##ES2#
Hardwood wriggles free and stands up.
Downgrade on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Life Downgrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Downgrade lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Downgrade ducks right into an uppercut from Hardwood.
A head kick misses from Hardwood.
Downgrade goes for a double leg but Hardwood avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hardwood continues to drive forward.
Hardwood misses with the combination.
Downgrade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardwood.
Hardwood looks to land a right hand but Downgrade moved out of range.
Hardwood looks to land a combination but Downgrade avoids it well.
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 punch combination from Hardwood misses.
Downgrade fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hardwood tries to counter with a clinch but Downgrade shakes him off and moves away.#TD#
Downgrade closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Downgrade lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Hardwood uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Downgrade is breathing heavily.#T2#
Hardwood avoids a punch combination nicely.
Downgrade dives in and grabs Hardwood's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hardwood pushes down on Downgrade's head and hops out.
Hardwood dives in and grabs Downgrade's left leg, looking for a takedown. Downgrade pushes down on Hardwood's head and hops out.
Hardwood shoots in and drives through. Downgrade sprawls well.
The fighters circling - Downgrade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Downgrade checks the leg kick nicely there.
#CL2#
Hardwood instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Hardwood breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Hardwood has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hardwood.
Downgrade is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hardwood gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Life Downgrade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardwood stalls.
Downgrade tries to score a body lock takedown but Hardwood shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T3#
Hardwood pressing his opponent against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hardwood stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hardwood.
Downgrade is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hardwood pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hardwood just leaning against Downgrade, taking a breather.
Hardwood lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hardwood taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tim Hardwood.
Hardwood ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hardwood lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Downgrade drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Downgrade takes one to the chin there.
Downgrade takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4##BC2#
Hardwood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hardwood is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
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!
Hardwood throws a combination. Downgrade tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Some wild striking there from Hardwood.
Downgrade avoids the body shot from Hardwood.
Downgrade on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hardwood fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hardwood has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Downgrade tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hardwood defends well and Downgrade ends up having to push Hardwood into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Hardwood gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hardwood lands a body punch. #TD2#
Hardwood manages to pull guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Downgrade accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #ES2#
Hardwood pushes Downgrade off and gets back to his feet.
Hardwood scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Hardwood dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Downgrade throws an overhand right that lands on Hardwood's shoulder, as Hardwood tries to avoid the shot.
Downgrade scores with a nice right hand.
Some wild striking there from Hardwood.
Downgrade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hardwood tries to clinch but Downgrade moves out of range.
Hardwood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardwood takes one to the side of the head.
#TD#
Downgrade shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Downgrade was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES2#
Hardwood sneaks out the side door and pushes Downgrade away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Downgrade takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Downgrade throws a right hand that Hardwood ducks under and follows up with a left that Hardwood also avoids with ease.
Downgrade with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hardwood to score with a decent uppercut.
Life Downgrade is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Downgrade shoots in and drives through. Hardwood sprawls well.
Hardwood fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hardwood misses with a low kick. #T1#
Hardwood walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Downgrade checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hardwood misses with a wild body shot.
Downgrade throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hardwood's waist but Hardwood gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Downgrade off to one side.
Hardwood throws a right and a left that Downgrade avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Hardwood misses.
Hardwood feints a jab promting Downgrade to slip. Hardwood then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Downgrade slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hardwood scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Downgrade doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Hardwood clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Hardwood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Hardwood clinches up with Downgrade and pushes him back against the cage.
Downgrade drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Life Downgrade. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Hardwood decides to pull guard.
Hardwood has control of Downgrade's left arm, preventing Downgrade from doing any damage. #T2#
Hardwood preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #ES2#
Hardwood is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Hardwood as the two fighters clinch.
#BC2#
Hardwood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hardwood throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Downgrade wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Downgrade misses with the combination.
Hardwood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hardwood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Downgrade scores with the left hand. Hardwood knows he should have avoided that one.
Hardwood scores with a hook to the body. Downgrade takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hardwood shoots in but no luck this time.
Downgrade shoots in looking for a takedown but Hardwood manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Downgrade's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Hardwood moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Hardwood pulls Downgrade into guard.
#T3#
Downgrade stands up over Hardwood, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Downgrade content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hardwood 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#
Downgrade wants to get back to his feet.#SU2#
Hardwood decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #CL2#
Hardwood gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Hardwood successfully pulls guard.
#ES2#
Hardwood pushes Downgrade off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Downgrade thuds his right hand into Hardwood's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hardwood swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Downgrade does it's job there.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardwood moves in looking to clinch but Downgrade pushes him off.#CL2#
Hardwood pushes Downgrade up against the cage in a clinch.
Hardwood stops a takedown attempt from Downgrade.
Good body shot from Hardwood.
Hardwood goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hardwood presses Downgrade against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hardwood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hardwood tries for a takedown but Downgrade manages to get underhooks.
Hardwood is pressed up against the cage. Downgrade has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hardwood down to the mat. Hardwood avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Hardwood clinches with his opponent.
Downgrade can't get the takedown.
Hardwood is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD2#
Hardwood jumps guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Downgrade chips away with some ground and pound.#ES2#
Hardwood scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Hardwood lands a nice hook to Downgrade's body. Downgrade takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Hardwood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Downgrade lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hardwood throws the kick towards the body but Downgrade avoids it.
Tim Hardwood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Downgrade has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Downgrade there as he acknowledges the shot.
Downgrade is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#TD#
Downgrade changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hardwood looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Hardwood throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hardwood, as that shot connected.
Hardwood stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Hardwood moves into range and clinches up with Downgrade.
Tim Hardwood seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hardwood stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Hardwood.
Downgrade is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hardwood gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Hardwood pulls guard successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hardwood bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Downgrade's guard. #REVB#
Hardwood engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Downgrade is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hardwood is controlling him.
Tim Hardwood has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Hardwood sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Downgrade's guard. #SUB2#
Hardwood is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SU2#
Hardwood stands up and beckons Downgrade to join him on the feet. #CL2#
Hardwood moves into the clinch successfully.
Hardwood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hardwood leaning his opponent against the cage.
Downgrade has Hardwood pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hardwood manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Life Downgrade. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Downgrade drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hardwood lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Hardwood.
Hardwood tries to throw a body punch but Downgrade avoids it by throwing Hardwood back against the cage.
Hardwood manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hardwood is leaning against Downgrade and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Hardwood.
Hardwood misses with a body punch.
Hardwood lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hardwood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Hardwood breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Hardwood forces Downgrade back against the cage and clinches.#T3##TD2#
Hardwood successfully pulls guard.
Downgrade throws a big right hand that misses. #ES2#
Hardwood is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Downgrade is looking for a takedown.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Hardwood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hardwood shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Downgrade eats them both and turns towards Hardwood to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL2#
Hardwood rushes Downgrade and presses him up against the cage.
Downgrade can't get the takedown.
Downgrade wants to take the fight to the mat but Hardwood manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Hardwood.
Hardwood is leaning against Downgrade and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tim Hardwood is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4##BC2#
Hardwood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Hardwood moves into range and clinches up with Downgrade.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardwood lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Hardwood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hardwood scores with a jab.
Hardwood scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hardwood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Downgrade lands a head shot.
Hardwood fails with a takedown attempt.
Hardwood throws a head kick that misses.
Hardwood changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Downgrade tries to avoid it but Hardwood manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Downgrade to the ground. Downgrade escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Downgrade defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hardwood.
Downgrade misses with an uppercut.
Life Downgrade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hardwood lands an overhand right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Hardwood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hardwood 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Hardwood!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 683 Round 1
Date: Sep 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Downgrade lands a nice shot that snaps Hebert's head back.
Downgrade sizes up Hebert with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD2#
Hebert drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hebert 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.
Let's hope that Hebert has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Downgrade on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Downgrade tries to get out of the position.
Downgrade wants to stand and escape but Hebert is having none of it.
Hebert engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Downgrade has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hebert is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Downgrade drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Downgrade is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hebert pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1#
Hebert gets underhooks to prevent Downgrade's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Life Downgrade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Downgrade drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hebert pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD#
Downgrade looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
Hebert pushes Downgrade off and gets back to his feet.
Downgrade shoots in looking for a takedown but Hebert manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Downgrade's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Downgrade is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Hebert gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hebert working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Downgrade tries for a takedown but Hebert manages to get underhooks.
Hebert is stalling here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Hebert works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hebert advances position into side control!#T2#
Downgrade trying to remain calm as Hebert controls from the top position.
Downgrade wants to get back to his feet but Hebert drags him back down.
Hebert controlling the position from side mount.
Downgrade wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hebert just content to control the position.
Downgrade takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hebert connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Downgrade some visible discomfort.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB2#
Hebert is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Downgrade looks calm but he's in trouble here. Hebert gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Downgrade is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Hebert lets go of the hold and Downgrade can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matthew Hebert!
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