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Event:
HFC 30 Clinton vs. Ward
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Misping lands the left hand.
Down tries to close the distance and clinch but Misping swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Down throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Down wants to clinch but Misping slips to the side
and Misping connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Down tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Misping manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Down shoots for a takedown but Misping saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Down. Those never looked like landing.
Down tries to bum rush Misping with a series of wild strikes but Misping uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Misping was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Down misses its intended target.
Misping swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Misping works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Down looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Down moves forwards but Misping connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Misping catches Down with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Misping slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rock Down seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Down shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Misping as he avoids it easily.
Misping fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Down doesn't manage to clinch there - Misping circles away.
Misping lands with a cross.
Down doesn't manage to clinch there - Misping circles away.
Misping lands with a straight right. Down didn't see that one coming.
Down lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Misping circles away quickly and effectively.
Bicheal Misping is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Down closes the distance and clinches. #T2##BC2#
Down's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Down fails with a takedown attempt.
Bicheal Misping has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rock Down.
Misping keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A little feinted left hand from Misping on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Down takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Misping scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL2#
Down clinches up with Misping and pushes him back against the cage.
Misping stops a takedown attempt from Down.
Misping lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Down is trying to pull guard but Misping has him pressed against the cage.
Down tries to score a body lock takedown but Misping shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Misping lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Down backwards.
Down tries to break the clinch but Misping is controlling the position.
Misping lands a left hand that snaps the head of Down backwards.
Down has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Misping after a bit of a struggle.
Misping working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Down fails to pull guard.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Misping.
Misping cracks Down with a nice body shot.
Down looks winded!#BC2#
Down breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Misping thuds his right hand into Down's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Down takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC#
Down is rocked!
Misping throws a hook but Down avoids it easily.
Down is still on wobbly legs! Can Misping finish him?#T4#
Misping connects with a good right hand that stumbles Down. Down circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Misping swats away the attempt to clinch by Down.
Down slips under a jab from Misping.
Down seems to have recovered his senses.
Down uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Misping.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Down lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Misping has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Misping and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Misping displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Down.
Misping is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The fighters circle momentarily. Misping darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bicheal Misping 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##KD#
Misping cracks Down with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Misping has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Down to stand back up!
Misping throws a jab but it's blocked by Down.
Down fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Misping misses the target.
Misping lands a body shot.
Down feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mispings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Misping's corner calls for a 1-2. Misping obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of 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!
Down moves in looking to clinch but Misping pushes him off.
Misping takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Down throws a head kick but Misping moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Down is defended easily by Misping.
Misping throwing a counter right hand but Down manages to avoid it.#T1#
Misping keeps the fight on the outside.
Down throws a hook but Misping blocks it.
Down tries to clinch
and Misping counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Misping throws an overhand right that lands on Down's shoulder, as Down tries to avoid the shot.
Down changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Misping is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Down can do to turn this around?
Down tries to clinch but Misping is having none of it.
Misping lands with a nice body punch.
Down on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A low kick from Down is predictable there
and Misping cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bicheal Misping is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Down uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Misping.
Misping keeps the fight on the outside.
Misping seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Misping lands with a cross.
Down drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Misping misses with a straight right.
Down wants to clinch but Misping slips to the side
and Misping counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Misping tests Down's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Down doesn't manage to clinch there - Misping circles away.
Misping misses with an uppercut. Down saw that one coming.#T3#
Misping with a nice cross.
Misping bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD2#
Down dives in and scores a takedown into Misping's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Misping can't keep his opponent in guard - Down advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Down wants to pass to mount but Misping is defending the position.
Misping wants to control but Down is keeping busy.
Down is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T4#
Down connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Down has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Down putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Misping is looking to improve his position but Down isn't that keen on the idea.
Down trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Down tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Down looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Down working for a submission but Misping is keeping him at bay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bicheal Misping dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A big left from Misping misses.
Misping looks to land a left hand but Down moved out of range nicely.
Down fails with the takedown
and Misping counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Misping lands a jab to Down's midsection.
Rock Down is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Misping fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Down manages to avoid it.
Down doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Down takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Misping lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Down misses with a takedown
letting Misping counter with a right hand.
Bicheal Misping has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rock Down.#T1#
Down closes the distance and clinches up with Misping, looking for a takedown. Down pushes Misping against the cage but Misping circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Misping with a nice cross.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Misping! Down is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bicheal Misping!
During a confident post fight interview, Bicheal Misping thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Rock Down was interviewed post fight and said 'From the ashes I will be reborn.'.
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Event:
KOC 3 - A King Will Be Crowned
Date: Nov 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Down tries to score with a low kick but Partner moves his leg out of the way.
Partner misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Down counters with a shoot takedown. Partner fights it but they end up in guard.
Partner wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Down manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Down takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Partner is looking to improve his position.
Partner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Down passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Down is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Partner is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rock Down!
Our winner, Rock Down, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
KOC 2 - Kravac vs McConor
Date: Nov 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Peev throws a right hand that Down ducks under and follows up with a left that Down also avoids with ease.
Down half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Peev scores with a hook to the body. Down takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab lands there for Peev.
Peev lands a jab to the head.
Down takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Peev gets tackled into the cage by Down. Down maintains the clinch.
Down keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Peev's efforts to push away.#TD#
Down gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Down throws a big elbow that misses.
Down trying to control the position from guard on top but Peev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Down stands and throws Peev's legs to the side, diving into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Down is working to tighten his grip on Peev's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Peev has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Down is really squeezing tight and eventually Peev passes out! Down breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rock Down!
A very excited looking Rock Down made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
KOC 1 - Fight to Live
Date: Oct 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Down shoots in looking for a takedown but Minh manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Down's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Despite the aggression on Minh's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Down throws a leg kick
and Minh counters with a series of strikes. Down will be more careful next time no doubt.
Down throws a right and a left that Minh avoids nicely.
Down misses the body punch #CL2#
and Minh counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Down breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Down shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Minh manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Minh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Down pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Minh is keeping the position for now.
Minh looking to control.
We've been hearing good reports from Down's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Minh wants to sweep but no luck.
Minh has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA London. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Minh managing to control the position.
Down cracks Minh with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Minh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Down can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Minh keeping full guard, as Down tries to pass.
Minh can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Down controls the pace.
Minh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Minh is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Down controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Down misses.
Down misses with a leg kick.
Minh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Down.
Down fails in his attempt to clinch.
Minh throws a counter combo.#T3#
Minh swats away the attempt to clinch by Down.
Minh is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Down instigates a clinch. #BC#
Down breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Minh avoids a kick to the body.
Down throws a lazy head kick
and Minh counters with a two punch combo. #T4##CL#
Down gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Down breaks from the clinch.
Down pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Minh unleashes a big counter combination but Down bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Down misses with an attempted mid kick.
#TD#
Minh gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Down is breathing heavily.
Minh is looking to sweep but instead, Down has passed into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Minh is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rock Down dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Down misses with a right hand
letting Minh counter with a right hand. #CL#
Minh gets tackled into the cage by Down. Down maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Minh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Down drives through and clinches with Minh against the cage.
Down has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Minh is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Minh is looking to control Down's arms but Down gets an underhook and turns him. Now Minh has his back to the cage.
Down has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Minh is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minh tries to land knees in the clinch but Down avoids the damage to the body.
Minh looking for a takedown.
Down tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Minh's elbow.
Minh tries to pull guard but Down won't allow it.
#BC#
Down's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rock Down seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##TD#
Down shoots in and gets a takedown into Minh's guard.
Minh has Down pulled in close to control his posture.
Down preventing the sweep.
Minh keeps trying to improve his position.
Down is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Minh can do to turn this around?
Minh working a defensive guard here.
Minh keeping moving, preventing Down from controlling successfully.
Down working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Minh is trying to control the position but Down postures up.
Down pushes down on Minh's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Minh is looking to improve his position.
Down controlling the action here.
Down's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Minh has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Down is working away from the top position though.#T3##SUB#
Down is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Minh has managed to free his arm - good work.
Minh has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Down is working away from the top position though.
Rock Down overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Minh tries to get to full guard but Down has control of the leg.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Minh has hold of Down's hands but Down slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Down trying to control the action but Minh is working from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Down seems content to control.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Minh tries to roll over but Down keeps him under control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Down pushes Minh up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Down has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Minh is trying to keep an underhook but Down manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Minh is trying to maintain the position but Down is very close to passing his half guard.
Down uses his free foot to push down on Minh's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Minh.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Minh is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rock Down dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Down feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Down slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Down distracts Minh with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Minh wants to sweep here but Down controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Down is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Minh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Down 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. #T1#
Down with a nice head shot there.
Minh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Down slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Down drops back, looking for a kneebar! Minh looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Minh looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Minh! #REVB#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Down manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T2##SUB2#
Minh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Down wants to control but Minh is keeping him busy.
Minh is looking for a sweep. Down is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Down drops an elbow to the side of Minh's head.
Down passes to side control.
Minh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Down. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Minh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Down working the body and head with strikes.
Down is staying tight to Minh's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T3##SUB#
Down goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Minh has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Down but great work by Minh.
Nguyen Hoang Minh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Down sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Down trying to control but Minh postures up.
Minh missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Down gets back to full guard.
#T4#
Down keeping moving, preventing Minh from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Down looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Minh trying to control the position from guard on top but Down is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Down throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rock Down is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Down looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rock Down showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Down, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rock Down!
During a confident post fight interview, Rock Down thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Down takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice sprawl there from Trudeau as Down shoots in.
A countering left hand to the body from Trudeau misses.
Trudeau lands with a nice body punch.
Down is breathing heavily.
Trudeau fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Down looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Trudeau stuffs the takedown attempt from Down. Down gets slowly back to his feet.
Down dives in for a single leg takedown but Trudeau sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Trudeau swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Down. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trudeau is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Down fails with the takedown
and Trudeau counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Trudeau scores with a shot to the body.
Down takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Trudeau with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good standup being displayed there by Trudeau as he connects with a hook.
A jab from Trudeau does it's job there.
Trudeau connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Down's hands.
Trudeau lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Down can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Trudeau and Down drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Trudeau.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Trudeau!
Rock Down spoke after the fight, saying 'From the ashes I will be reborn.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Mejia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Down.
Down looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL2#
Down moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Down is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mejia can't fight it off and eventually Down manages to take the fight to the floor. Mejia looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
My spies in Cozad Amsterdam inform me that Down has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Down trying to control but Mejia is working from the bottom.
Mejia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Down is one step ahead there.
Mejia is trying to control the position but Down postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mejia wants to stand up but Down is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mejia controls Down momentarily but Down frees himself.
Mejia really is a fat lump.
Mejia is looking to stand up but Down isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Mejia seems keen to control Down's posture.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mejia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Down is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Down accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Down won't allow Mejia to sweep him here.
Mejia is pulling down on Down's head. It's preventing any offense from Down, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Down fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mejia manages to avoid it.
Down leaves Mejia with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mejia avoids the head kick by Down.
Mejia tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Down manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Down circles away from the clinch attempt.
Down looks for the body kick but Mejia saw that one coming.
Mejia half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Mejia clinches with his opponent.
Mejia misses with a knee to the head.
Mejia tries for a takedown but Down manages to get underhooks.
Mejia misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Down breaks from the clinch.
Mejia keeps the fight on the outside.
Mejia is looking for a counter combo.#T3##CL#
Mejia gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mejia fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milford Mejia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mejia throws an elbow that misses.
#TD#
Mejia has hold of one of Down's legs. Down is fighting the takedown attempt but Mejia gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Mejia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Down had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mejia defends it easily.
Down keeping moving, preventing Mejia from controlling successfully.
Mejia stands up over Down, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mejia's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Mejia passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mejia trying to control the action but Down is working from the bottom.
Mejia working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Down is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Milford Mejia will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Mejia tries to close the distance and clinch but Down swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Down tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Mejia has closed the distance and engaged Down in a clinch.
Down is trying to force a seperation but Mejia has the dominant position.
Down is trying to push Mejia away but Mejia has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mejia tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Down avoids it.
Down looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Mejia jumps guard and drags Down to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mejia controlling Down's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mejia wants to sweep here but Down controlling him for the moment.
Down is breathing heavily.#T1#
Mejia is trying to keep Down in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Down working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mejia pulls Down in to control the position.
Mejia 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.
Mejia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mejia seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mejia is trying to control the position but Down postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mejia is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Mejia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Down can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Down throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mejia uses it to pass to side control.
Mejia taking a breather here. #T2##SU#
Mejia stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL#
Mejia has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mejia is trying to break free.#TD#
Mejia turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Mejia happy to just control the position for now. #T3##SU#
Mejia decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD#
Mejia shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Down tries to get to full guard but Mejia has control of the leg. #T4#
Mejia trying to control the pace.
Mejia's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Down taking some punishment here, with Mejia in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milford Mejia dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Down tries to sprawl but Mejia drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mejia performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Milford Mejia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mejia trying to control from half guard but Down is working away.
Mejia perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Down tries to roll over but Mejia keeps him under control.
Mejia sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Down takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Further stalling from Mejia.#T1#
Mejia is nestled in close to Down, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Well, if Mejia 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.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rock Down seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mejia is looking to clinch but Down is avoiding it.
Mejia moves in looking to clinch but Down pushes him off.#CL#
Mejia forces Down back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD#
Mejia decides to pull guard.
Mejia managing to control the position.
Mejia 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#
Down is looking to control Mejia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Down avoid being mounted?
Mejia wants to stand but Down has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Mejia looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Down with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3##SUB#
Mejia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Down is just riding it out for now. Mejia eventually gives up the hold.
Down is trying to get back to full guard.
Mejia takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Down has a hand on Mejia's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mejia takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mejia tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Down tries to hold on but Mejia postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Down can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Mejia looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mejia looking to finish Down with some ground and pound. This is bad for Down!
Rock Down has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Milford Mejia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mejia scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Down?
And that's the end of the fight!
Milford Mejia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mejia, 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milford Mejia!
In defeat, Rock Down stepped up to the mic, saying 'From the ashes I will be reborn.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Down misses with a head kick.
Down looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL2#
Down clinches with his opponent.
Valentine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valentine landing knees to the body.
Down avoids the elbow strike from Valentine, against the cage.
#TD2#
Down has Valentine pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Down pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Valentine tumbling to the mat - Down dives into Valentine's guard.#SUB#
Valentine is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Down defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Down stops Valentine from standing up.
Down pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valentine is keeping the position for now.
Valentine will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Down passes Valentine's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Valentine throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SUB2#
Down seems to be working for a kimura but Valentine defends the submission attempt.
Valentine tries to roll over but Down keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Down seems to be working for a kimura but Valentine defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Down is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Valentine is looking for a sweep. Down is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Down throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Down missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Valentine tries to get to full guard but Down has control of the leg.
Valentine pushes Down off looking to stand but Down dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Valentine is defending against the submission attempts here by Down.
Valentine manages to get to full guard.
#T3#
Down stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valentine swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Valentine had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Down defends it easily.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Down avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Valentine tries to close the distance and clinch but Down swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Down throws a low kick but Valentine moves out of range easily.
Valentine tries to counter with a takedown but Down is quick to defend against it.
Valentine tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Down counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T4#
Valentine punching from the bottom.
Valentine really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Valentine moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Valentine 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.
Down looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Down in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Down postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rock Down dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Down tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Valentine paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Valentine keeps the fight on the outside.
Valentine throws a head kick that misses.
Valentine checks a low kick from Down.
Valentine throws a quick counter head kick but Down was just out of range.
Valentine shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Down but Down pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Down is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Down clinches. #T1##BC2#
Down pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Down shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Valentine's guard.
Valentine wants to hit a switch here but Down passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Valentine there! #SUB2#
Down jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Valentine is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Valentine and Down has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Valentine is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Down throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Down wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valentine keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Down goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Valentine rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Down's guard! Nice work there by Valentine!
Down looking for a sweep. Not yet Down, not yet.
Down utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Valentine won't allow Down to sweep him here.
Valentine with a nice head shot there.
Valentine wanted to stand there but Down had control of the position.
Valentine sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Valentine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Down has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Valentine can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Down utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Valentine wants to get up but he can't break Down's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Valentine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Valentine tries to stand but Down is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Valentine clinches up against the cage.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Valentine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Valentine gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Down working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Valentine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Valentine tries to close the distance and clinch but Down swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Valentine backs off Down throws a huge counter combo but Valentine manages to avoid it all.
Valentine fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Valentine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Down bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rock Down 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#
Valentine tries to clinch up but Down circles away and keeps his distance.
Down slaps away a takedown attempt from Valentine, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Valentine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Valentine is defended easily by Down.
Down takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Down throws a half hearted mid kick.
Valentine feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL#
Valentine drives through and clinches with Down against the cage.
#BC#
Valentine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Valentine blocks a head kick by Down.
#TD2#
Down decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Valentine regains full guard. Nicely done.
Down trying to control but Valentine is working from the bottom.
Down tries to free his leg and advance position but Valentine is retaining full guard. #T2#
Valentine throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Valentine tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Down trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Down content to stall in guard here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Valentine trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Down circles away from the clinch attempt
and Down counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3##CL#
Valentine gets a clinch. #TD2#
Down has clasped his hands together around Valentine's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Down thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Down wants to control but Valentine is keeping him busy. #T4##SUB2#
Down tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Down has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Valentine is not content to let Down control the position.
An elbow from Down crashes against the mat.
Rock Down is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Valentine is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dane Valentine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rock Down comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Down winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rock Down!
After winning the bout, Rock Down thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Bradshaw shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Down as he avoids it easily.
And Down tries to counter it with a takedown but Bradshaw pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Bradshaw shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Down's guard.
Bradshaw throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Down looking for a guillotine here but Bradshaw defends easily.
Bradshaw is looking to work some ground and pound but Down has wrist control.
Bradshaw is looking to work some ground and pound but Down has wrist control.
Bradshaw throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Down works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradshaw stands up over Down, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bradshaw lands a couple of digs.
Down looks winded!
Bradshaw postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bradshaw content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bradshaw landing with the ground and pound.
Bradshaw cracks Down with a solid left hand.#T1#
Bradshaw wants to get up but he can't break Down's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bradshaw lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bradshaw postures up in Down's guard and throws a big left but Down blocks it.
Down manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bradshaw manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Bradshaw had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Down defends it easily.
Down controlling from the top position.
Down tries to free his leg and advance position but Bradshaw is retaining full guard. #T2#
Down is still trying to improve position.
Down looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Down slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Down scores with punches from side control.
Down trying to control the action but Bradshaw is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Down is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bradshaw is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Down is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bradshaw is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Down blocks the strikes from Bradshaw.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bradshaw can't do much from the bottom here.
Bradshaw defending against the ground and pound.
Down is looking to take a break and control but Bradshaw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Bradshaw's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Down wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bradshaw, who protects the arm well.
Bradshaw is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Down thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bradshaw might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bradshaw gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joesph Bradshaw will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bradshaw's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bradshaw tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Down swivels and escapes.
Down tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Down shoots in and gets a takedown into Bradshaw's guard.
Down controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rock Down has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Bradshaw looking for a guillotine here but Down defends easily.
Bradshaw could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bradshaw avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Down tries to free his leg and advance position but Bradshaw is retaining full guard.
Down is breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Bradshaw is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Down working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Down is pushing down on Bradshaw's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bradshaw is fighting to maintain full guard but Down has managed to sneak the leg through.
Down throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Down is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bradshaw sees it coming and defends easily.
Bradshaw manages to get to full guard.
Bradshaw keeping full guard, as Down tries to pass. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bradshaw controls Down momentarily but Down frees himself.
Down slips nicely into half guard.
Bradshaw wants to control but Down is keeping busy.
#T3#
Down content to control rather than advance.
Down is thwarting Bradshaw's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rock Down seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Down throws a head kick but Bradshaw moves out of range.
It looked like Bradshaw wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Down stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Down drives through with a takedown into Bradshaw's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bradshaw is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Down postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Bradshaw has his foot on Down's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Down works his way back into a safe position though.
Bradshaw has momentary wrist control but Down slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Bradshaw is looking for a triangle but Down pushes his legs off easily.
Down with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Down chips away with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Down is looking to pass into half guard but Bradshaw pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bradshaw is in guard.#REVR#
Down trying to keep a closed guard but Bradshaw is proving a slippery customer.
Bradshaw throwing strikes from guard but Down blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rock Down showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Down closes the distance and pushes Bradshaw back into the cage.#TD2#
Down turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Down grinds an elbow into Bradshaw's temple.
Bradshaw wants to control but Down postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Down wants to control but Bradshaw is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Down is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bradshaw has escaped the position, nice work there.
Down has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradshaw wants to control but Down postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Bradshaw is trying to improve his position.
Bradshaw is trying to control Down's posture but Down avoids it.
Bradshaw wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Bradshaw wants to control but Down postures up.#SUB2#
Down working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Down is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bradshaw knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Down trying to control the position but Bradshaw is working away. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Down instigates a clinch. #T3#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Down as Bradshaw tries to tie him up. #TD2#
Down has clasped his hands together around Bradshaw's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Bradshaw is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Down's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Down tries to pass to full mount but Bradshaw defends it.
Down is keen to just control but Bradshaw is a slippery customer.
Down tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bradshaw knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bradshaw wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Down is looking to advance position but Bradshaw won't allow it. #SUB2#
Down is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Down is working for a kimura but Bradshaw is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Down trying to control the action but Bradshaw is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rock Down comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Down 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 26:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rock Down!
An out of breath Rock Down thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Lloyd clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Down throws an elbow but misses. #TD#
Lloyd ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lloyd no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Down trying to control but Lloyd is working from the bottom.
Lloyd has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Down has passed into side control.
#SUB2#
Down is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lloyd has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lloyd is looking to regain half guard here but Down keeps moving and retains side control.
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.
Lloyd gets back to half guard.
Lloyd tries to get to full guard but Down has control of the leg.
Lloyd wants to get back to his feet.
#T1#
Lloyd wants to get back to full guard.
Down trying to control the action but Lloyd is working from the bottom.
Lloyd is looking for a sweep. Down is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Down is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lloyd wants to improve his position but Down is controlling well.
Down is nestled in close to Lloyd, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Down keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Lloyd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Down controlling the action here.
Down is looking to take a break and control but Lloyd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Down working the head and body with strikes.
Down moves into full mount! Lloyd won't be happy about that!
Lloyd tries to improve his position but instead Down has taken his back! #T3#
Down controlling from the back.#SUB2#
Down working for the choke.
Lloyd is in bad spot here.
Lloyd is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Lloyd preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Down. #SUB2#
Down sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Lloyd taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rock Down!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Down feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Down trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kowalix working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Down.
Down trying to control but Kowalix is working from the bottom.
Down advances position into side control!#SUB#
Down is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kowalix knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Down 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.
Down is staying tight to Kowalix's torso, preventing him from escaping.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Down wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kowalix keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Down working the ground and pound.
I wouldn't like to be where Kowalix is right now.
Kowalix struggling a bit here.
Down throws an elbow but Kowalix slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kowalix wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Down is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kowalix is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Down controlling the position from side mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kowalix can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Down is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kowalix has escaped the position, nice work there.
I wouldn't like to be where Kowalix is right now.
Kowalix struggling a bit here.
Kowalix might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Down haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Kowalix forces Down back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Kowalix is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Down can't fight it off and eventually Kowalix manages to take the fight to the floor. Down looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kowalix pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Down is keeping the position for now.
Kowalix not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Down looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kowalix is one step ahead there.
We've been informed that Kowalix has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Down is on top in guard.
#REVR##T4#
Kowalix keeping moving, preventing Down from controlling successfully.
Kowalix wants to stand and escape but Down is having none of it.
Kowalix really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Down. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Down throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kowalix works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kowalix keeping moving, preventing Down from controlling successfully.
Down postures up in Kowalix's guard and throws a big left but Kowalix blocks it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Down throws a big right hand that misses.
Down looking to pass the guard.
Kowalix working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rock Down dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kowalix throws a looping overhand right but Down ducks down to avoid it.
Kowalix shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Down sprawls well. Down wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kowalix gets slowly back to his feet.
Kowalix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rock Down is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Kowalix rushes Down and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kowalix drops down looking for an ankle pick but Down pulls his leg out and moves away.
Down is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kowalix can do to turn this around?
Down misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Kowalix moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Down is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kowalix is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Down to the mat. Down regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kowalix must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Down tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kowalix keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Down's head.#T1#
Kowalix is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Down will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Kowalix avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kowalix showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kowalix stops Down from standing up. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kowalix is looking to work some ground and pound but Down has wrist control.
Kowalix lands a couple of elbows.
Kowalix wants to control from the top but Down keeps moving.
Kowalix looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Down controls Kowalix momentarily but Kowalix frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kowalix fails with a takedown attempt.
Rock Down has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janusz Kowalix.#CL2#
Kowalix clinches with his opponent.
#T3#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A right hook to the body lands for Kowalix.
#TD2#
Kowalix is trying to trip Down. He has hold of a leg but Down is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kowalix persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Rock Down overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Down wants to sweep but no luck.
Kowalix's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Down trying to control the position.
Kowalix controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kowalix's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Down dives in and grabs Kowalix's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kowalix pushes down on Down's head and hops out.
Kowalix changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kowalix throws a right and a left that both miss.
Down misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kowalix keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kowalix tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Kowalix has taken the fight to the clinch.
Down goes for a takedown attempt but Kowalix pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Down shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Down was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kowalix tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Down scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB#
Down is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kowalix has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kowalix wants to control but Down postures up.#T1#
Kowalix wants to get back to his feet.
Kowalix tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kowalix pushes Down away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Down gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Down wants to control but Kowalix is keeping him busy.
Kowalix is trying to control Down's posture but Down avoids it.
Down is looking to take a break and control but Kowalix is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Down working the ground and pound. #SUB#
Down swings around for an armbar but Kowalix sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Down's guard.
Kowalix sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kowalix prevents Down from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kowalix sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Kowalix trying to control the position from guard on top but Down is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Down looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kowalix!#SUB#
Down working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kowalix is not content to let Down control the position. #T4#
Kowalix struggling a bit here.
Kowalix keeping his opponent close.#SUB#
Down goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kowalix has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Down but great work by Kowalix.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kowalix controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Janusz Kowalix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kowalix 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Janusz Kowalix!
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