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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 15, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Jn Pierre moves into range and clinches up with Combs.
Combs drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC#
Combs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Combs could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jn Pierre avoids the head kick by Combs.
#TD2#
Jn Pierre is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Combs's half guard.#SU2#
Jn Pierre stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Combs to get to his feet. #TD2#
Jn Pierre shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jn Pierre looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jn Pierre trying to control from half guard but Combs is working away. #T1#
Combs keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Jn Pierre stalling away here and it's allowed Combs to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Jn Pierre stops Combs from standing up. #SU2#
Jn Pierre stands up and waves to Combs to follow him. #TD2#
Jn Pierre feints and as Combs raises his hands in defense, Jn Pierre changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T2##SUB#
Combs had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jn Pierre defends it easily.
Jn Pierre wants to control from the top but Combs keeps moving.
Jn Pierre slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jn Pierre taking a breather here.
Combs is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T3#
An elbow from Jn Pierre crashes against the mat.
Combs is pushing Jn Pierre's head away, looking to escape. Jn Pierre manages to hold on to the position though.
Jn Pierre remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Jn Pierre working away.
Jn Pierre tries to advance position but instead Combs slips a leg back in to half guard.
Jn Pierre missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jn Pierre in particular looking to stall.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Combs trying to control here.
#ES#
Combs has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Jn Pierre is on him like a limpet, forcing Combs back against the cage.#TD2#
Jn Pierre has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Combs regains guard immediately.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Combs looking for a sweep. Not yet Combs, not yet.
Combs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jn Pierre trying to control but Combs is working from the bottom.
Jn Pierre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Jn Pierre dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Jn Pierre wants to clinch.#TD2#
Jn Pierre gets a takedown into half guard.
Combs tries to kick Jn Pierre off in order to stand up. Jn Pierre Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mike Jn Pierre has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jn Pierre working away.#SU2#
Jn Pierre decides to stand back up. #TD2#
Jn Pierre manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Combs on his heels. He'll look to pass Combs's guard now, I'm sure.#T1#
Jn Pierre tries to stand but Combs is controlling from the bottom.
Combs managing to control the position.
Jn Pierre slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Combs wants to sweep here but Jn Pierre controlling him for the moment.
Jn Pierre has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jn Pierre missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Combs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jn Pierre can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Combs controls Jn Pierre momentarily but Jn Pierre frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Combs circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Combs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Jn Pierre moves into the clinch successfully.
Jn Pierre scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Jn Pierre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Jn Pierre darts in and clinches Combs up against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Jn Pierre manages to break the clinch.
Alfred Combs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Jn Pierre gets a takedown into half guard.
Combs is trying to maintain the position but Jn Pierre is very close to passing his half guard.
Jn Pierre missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jn Pierre wants to advance to full mount but Combs doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Combs controlling Jn Pierre's posture.
Combs keeping moving, preventing Jn Pierre from controlling successfully. #T4#
Combs wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jn Pierre trying to control but Combs is working from the bottom.
Jn Pierre stops Combs from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jn Pierre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Combs manages to avoid it.
Combs wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mike Jn Pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Jn Pierre closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Combs did well to prevent Jn Pierre getting side control.
Combs gets full guard.
Jn Pierre advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Jn Pierre 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! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Jn Pierre closes the distance but Combs moves to the side #TD#
and Combs counters with a takedown into side control.
Jn Pierre tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB#
Combs has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Jn Pierre has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Jn Pierre tries to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jn Pierre trying to control the hands but Combs breaks the grip. #T1#
Combs controlling well, preventing Jn Pierre from escaping the position.
Combs gets his hands free as Jn Pierre looks to control.
Jn Pierre is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Combs is trying to stick to Jn Pierre's back but Jn Pierre is turning into Combs. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Combs's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jn Pierre.
Combs pulls Jn Pierre in close to his closed guard and prevents Jn Pierre from doing any damage or advancing position.
Combs wants to get back to his feet but Jn Pierre is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Combs controls Jn Pierre momentarily but Jn Pierre frees himself. #T2#
Combs wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jn Pierre accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Combs is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Jn Pierre dives into side control.
Jn Pierre in side control lands a decent elbow.
Combs wants to control but Jn Pierre postures up.
Jn Pierre is looking to take a break and control but Combs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Jn Pierre with the ground and pound but Combs regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Combs might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Combs trying to control but Jn Pierre postures up.
Jn Pierre missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jn Pierre content to control rather than advance.
Combs is trying to stand back up but Jn Pierre is controlling him
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jn Pierre looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Jn Pierre closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jn Pierre lands in his opponent's guard.
Combs is wriggling around but Jn Pierre manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR##SU2#
Jn Pierre decides to stand up.
Jn Pierre tries to close the distance and clinch up but Combs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alfred Combs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Jn Pierre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Jn Pierre drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Alfred Combs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Jn Pierre is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jn Pierre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Combs doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Jn Pierre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jn Pierre 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Jn Pierre!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Smith instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Smith successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is trying to control the position but Combs postures up.
Combs might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Combs postures up.
#SUB2#
Smith has an active guard here but Combs has managed to pass into half guard.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Combs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Combs has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Smith tries to hold on but Combs pushes him away. #T1#
Smith is trying desperately to improve position.
Combs really is a fat lump.#SUB#
Combs has hold of Smith's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Smith manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Smith is looking to improve his position but Combs isn't that keen on the idea.
Combs won't let Smith get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smith is trying desperately to improve position.
Combs with shots to the head and body - Smith looks very uncomfortable down there.
Combs raining down shots from the mount!#SUB#
Smith tries to improve his position but Combs has taken his back! Combs has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Smith tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Combs pushes Smith away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alfred Combs!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Taylor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Combs.
Combs moves out of range of the body kick.
Combs wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD2#
Taylor shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Taylor showed some decent athleticism there.
Taylor scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ES#
Combs has one foot on Taylor's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Combs really is a fat lump.
Taylor misses with an attempted mid kick.
Taylor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Taylor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Combs enables Taylor to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Combs manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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 big thud reverberates around the arena there as Taylor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Combs keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Combs has his hands on Taylor's head, controlling the position.
Combs lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
Taylor wants to sweep here but Combs controlling him for the moment.
Combs lands a couple of elbows.
Taylor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Combs wants to stand but Taylor has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Combs won't allow Taylor to sweep him here.
Taylor is looking to sweep but instead, Combs has passed into half guard.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Taylor trying to get back to full guard but Combs takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Taylor manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Taylor controlling the position for now.
Taylor makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Taylor.
Combs with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Combs landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Taylor trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Combs throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Taylor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Taylor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Taylor throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Combs won't allow Taylor to sweep him here.
Combs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Taylor wants to sweep here but Combs controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Taylor throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Combs tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Taylor is in Combs's guard.
Taylor is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Combs keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Combs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Taylor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Taylor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Taylor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Taylor with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Combs throws his legs up looking for a submission but Taylor uses it to pass to side control.
Combs regains half guard there - taking advantage of Taylor's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jason Taylor will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Taylor walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Combs checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
As Taylor looks to move away, Combs throws a big counter combo but Taylor just gets out of the way.#TD2#
Taylor drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Combs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Combs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Combs is keeping the position.
Taylor landing some decent shots from guard.
Combs is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Combs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Taylor tries to free his leg and advance position but Combs is retaining full guard.
Combs might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Taylor wants to control from the top but Combs keeps moving.
Taylor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor lands a couple of digs.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Combs keeps moving.
Combs is looking to stand up but Taylor isn't so interested in that idea.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Combs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Taylor scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Taylor looking to pass the guard.
Taylor scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Combs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taylor.
Combs keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Combs is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Taylor tries a head kick but it misses.
Taylor throws a half hearted mid kick.
Taylor just misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Combs moves into the clinch.#TD#
Combs gets control of Taylor's arms and successfully pulls guard. Combs will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Taylor trying to control but Combs is working from the bottom.
Taylor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Combs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Taylor lands a couple of elbows.
Combs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Taylor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taylor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Combs pulls Taylor in close to prevent any damage.
Taylor won't allow Combs to get back to his feet.
Taylor chips away with some ground and pound.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Combs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Combs can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Taylor controls the pace.
Combs wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Taylor's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Taylor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jason Taylor has got the better of the ground game so far.#ES#
Combs is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Taylor presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Combs wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Taylor jumps into guard, dragging Combs to the mat.
Taylor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Combs is one step ahead there.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor trying to keep a closed guard but Combs is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Taylor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Combs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Taylor misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick from Taylor misses
and Combs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taylor misses with a leg kick.
Combs tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Taylor manages to circle out of the way.#TD2#
Taylor scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Taylor creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Taylor working away.#ES#
Combs explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Taylor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Combs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor is looking to score with low kicks.
Alfred Combs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Taylor drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Taylor trying to control the position but Combs is working away. #T1#
Taylor working the body and head with strikes.
Taylor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Combs is trying to buck Taylor off.
Taylor working the head and body with strikes.
Taylor trying to control the action but Combs is working from the bottom.
Taylor connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Combs some visible discomfort.
Combs is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Taylor is controlling him well.
Combs can't do much from the bottom here.
Taylor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Combs keeps working. #T2#
Taylor cracks Combs with a big elbow.
Taylor throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Taylor trying to control the position but Combs is working away. #ES#
Combs throws Taylor to one side and escapes!#T3##TD2#
Taylor looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Combs can't keep his opponent in guard - Taylor advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Taylor working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Taylor connects with a nice short shot to Combs's temple.
Combs controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Combs slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Combs keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully. #T4#
Taylor scoring with punches to the head and body.
Combs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Taylor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taylor connects with a couple of short punches.
Taylor preventing the sweep.
Combs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Combs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Taylor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Taylor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Taylor stands and throws Combs's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Taylor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Taylor 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Taylor!
Jason Taylor seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Firanen misses the shot to the body.
Combs appears to be looking for a big counter.
Combs avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD2#
Firanen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Firanen lands in his opponent's guard.
Combs is trying to keep Firanen in close.
Firanen wants to stand but Combs is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Combs controls Firanen momentarily but Firanen frees himself. #T1#
Firanen wants to control from the top but Combs keeps moving.
Combs is trying to control the position but Firanen postures up.
Firanen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Firanen trying to control but Combs is working 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.#TD2#
Firanen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Combs manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Combs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Firanen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Combs's guard.
Firanen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Combs trying to control the position.
Firanen trying to control but Combs is working from the bottom.
Combs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Firanen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Firanen's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Combs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Firanen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Firanen stays in close to Combs's body and controls the position. #T3#
Firanen won't allow Combs to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Firanen has gone for a leg lock! Combs slips out almost immediately though and dives into Firanen's guard.#REVR#
Firanen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Firanen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Combs's guard. #REVB#
Firanen postures up.
Firanen trying to control but Combs is working from the bottom.
Firanen won't allow Combs to sweep him here. #SUB#
Combs is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Combs keeping moving, preventing Firanen from controlling successfully.
Combs has his hands on Firanen's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Firanen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Combs dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Combs scoring with punches to the head and body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Firanen pulls Combs in close to his closed guard and prevents Combs from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Firanen has his foot on Combs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Combs works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Firanen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Combs throws a head kick but Firanen moves out of range.
#CL#
Combs rushes Firanen and presses him up against the cage.
Firanen gets through Combs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD2#
Firanen lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Firanen.
Combs trying to control but Firanen postures up.
Combs really is a fat lump.#SUB2#
Firanen is trying to work for a kimura but Combs is defending well.
Firanen is pressing down on Combs's thigh, looking to free his foot. Combs is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Combs is not content to let Firanen control the position.#SUB2#
Firanen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T1#
Combs is refusing to be controlled, as Firanen sits in half guard.
Firanen prevents Combs from improving his position.
Combs is trying to control but can't.
Firanen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Combs is trying to stand back up but Firanen is controlling him
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Firanen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Combs has managed to free his arm - good work.
Combs tries to get to full guard but Firanen has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Firanen is looking for a kimura but Combs is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Firanen to get the leverage.
Firanen is looking to take a break and control but Combs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Combs is looking to control Firanen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Combs avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Firanen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#TD2#
Combs gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Firanen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Firanen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Firanen works over Combs with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Combs keeping moving, preventing Firanen from controlling successfully.
Kai Firanen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Firanen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Combs haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Firanen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Combs dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Firanen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Combs is one step ahead there.
Firanen is breathing heavily.#T4#
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.#SUB2#
Firanen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Combs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Combs with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Firanen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Combs gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU#
Firanen is working an open guard so Combs takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Firanen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Combs pushes Firanen off but Firanen dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Firanen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Firanen tries to close the distance and clinch but Combs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick misses from Combs. #TD2#
Firanen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Combs is looking to control Firanen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Combs avoid being mounted?
Firanen is looking to take a break and control but Combs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Firanen wants to pass the guard but Combs is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Combs is looking for a sweep. Firanen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Firanen is working for a submission of some sort.
Combs moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Firanen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Firanen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #ES#
Combs kicks Firanen off and gets to his feet.
Firanen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Firanen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Alfred Combs has been cut.#TD2#
Firanen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Combs wants to control but Firanen postures up.#SUB2#
Firanen tries for a kimura but Combs is defending well. #SUB2#
Firanen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Combs has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Firanen but great work by Combs.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Firanen takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Firanen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Combs cracks Firanen with a big elbow.
Firanen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Combs off and has taken his back!
Firanen gets his hands free as Combs looks to control.
Kai Firanen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Firanen tries to keep control of the position but Combs is staying busy.
Combs wants to get back to his feet.
Firanen is not going to allow Combs to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Firanen has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T3#
Firanen slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB2#
Combs defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Firanen's arms.
Firanen avoiding Combs 's attempts to control his hands.
Firanen controlling well, preventing Combs from escaping the position.
Combs trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Combs is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Combs is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Combs prevents Firanen from getting a body triangle.
Combs is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Combs trying to get back to his feet but Firanen is in full control for now.
Firanen keeps control of the position easily here as Combs tries to buck him off.
#SUB2#
Firanen has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Combs has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Alfred Combs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Firanen is not going to allow Combs to sit and survive in this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kai Firanen.
Well Firanen 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Firanen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Brockhurst. Those never looked like landing.
Brockhurst looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Brockhurst tries to close the distance and clinch but Combs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brockhurst closes the distance but Combs moves to the side
and Combs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Combs lands a nice looking kick to the body. Brockhurst takes a step back to recover.
Brockhurst slips under a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brockhurst checks a leg kick.
Brockhurst doesn't manage to clinch there - Combs circles away.
As Brockhurst looks to move away, Combs throws a big counter combo but Brockhurst just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Combs looks to land a right hand but Brockhurst moved out of range.#CL#
Combs drives through and clinches with Brockhurst against the cage.
#TD#
Combs gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Brockhurst pushes Combs off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
Alfred Combs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brockhurst doesn't manage to clinch there - Combs circles away.
#CL#
Brockhurst gets tackled into the cage by Combs. Combs maintains the clinch.
Combs leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD#
Combs lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Brockhurst blocking the ground and pound attempt from Combs.
Combs could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Combs missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Combs throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Combs seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
Combs tries to stand and escape but Brockhurst is controlling the position.
Combs has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Combs sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brockhurst defending well though.
Brockhurst keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brockhurst avoids a punch combination nicely.
Combs misses with an uppercut. Brockhurst saw that one coming.
Combs throws a right hand that Brockhurst ducks under and follows up with a left that Brockhurst also avoids with ease.#T3#
Combs looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brockhurst throws a counter combo.
Combs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Combs has closed the distance and engaged Brockhurst in a clinch.
#TD2#
Brockhurst has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Combs regains guard immediately.
Combs keeping moving, preventing Brockhurst from controlling successfully.
Combs might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Combs is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4##ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Combs manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Combs tries to pull guard but Brockhurst holds him up against the cage and eventually Combs drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Combs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Combs clobbers Brockhurst with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD2#
Brockhurst gets the takedown into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Combs is not content to let Brockhurst control the position.
Combs is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfred Combs dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Combs pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Combs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brockhurst manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SU#
Combs decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Combs throws a looping overhand right but Brockhurst ducks down to avoid it.
Combs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alfred Combs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brockhurst tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Combs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Combs has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Brockhurst is breathing heavily.#T1#
Brockhurst is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Combs is looking to counter punch.
Brockhurst tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brockhurst takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Combs wants to slow Brockhurst down by chopping away at his legs.
Brockhurst throws a counter combo.
Jab, jab by Combs - just one landing. #TD2#
Brockhurst shoots in and bounces Combs off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Combs has his foot on Brockhurst's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brockhurst works his way back into a safe position though.
Combs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
Combs is adopting a defensive guard.
Combs looking for a sweep. Not yet Combs, not yet.
Combs has Brockhurst pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Brockhurst postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Combs is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Brockhurst, into his guard. #REVR#
Brockhurst preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T3#
Brockhurst has Combs pulled in close to control his posture. #SU#
Combs stands and steps away. Brockhurst gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A big left from Combs misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brockhurst checks a leg kick. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nice defenses there by Brockhurst.
Combs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brockhurst.
Combs looks to land a right hand but Brockhurst moved out of range.
Combs throws a sloppy head kick and Brockhurst moves out of range easily.
Shaun Brockhurst seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Combs.
Brockhurst tries to clinch but Combs moves away
and Combs counters with a stiff right hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Combs gets a clinch. #TD#
Combs turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfred Combs dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL#
Combs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Combs ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Combs no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Brockhurst won't allow Combs to get back to his feet.
Combs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brockhurst can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Combs is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brockhurst stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Combs swivels though and keeps the full guard. #ES#
Combs is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Brockhurst presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Combs just leaning against Brockhurst, taking a breather.
Brockhurst is trying to force a seperation but Combs has the dominant position.
Brockhurst prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC#
Combs breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Brockhurst moves in looking to clinch but Combs pushes him off.
Combs appears to be looking for a big counter.
Alfred Combs is winning the standup battle so far.
Combs loads up on a big right hand but Brockhurst slips the punch.
Combs misses with a head kick.
Combs throws a looping overhand right but Brockhurst ducks down to avoid it.
Brockhurst unleashes a big counter combination but Combs bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Combs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab, jab by Combs - just one landing.
Brockhurst bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brockhurst is looking to clinch.
Brockhurst ducks under a wild hook from Combs.#T2#
Brockhurst blocks a head kick by Combs.
Combs goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Brockhurst ducks under a wild hook from Combs.
Brockhurst throws a fast counter high kick but Combs manages to duck under it in time.#CL#
Combs darts in and clinches Brockhurst up against the cage.
Combs is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brockhurst is defending well for now.
Combs taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Brockhurst's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brockhurst is looking to clinch.
Combs half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Combs scores with a head kick.
#T3#
Brockhurst pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brockhurst moves to clinch but Combs breaks away
and Combs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Combs scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Brockhurst slips under a jab from Combs.
Combs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brockhurst moves to clinch but Combs breaks away
and Brockhurst takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Brockhurst tries to close the distance and clinch but Combs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brockhurst is looking to clinch.
Brockhurst tries to clinch but Combs is having none of it.
Combs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brockhurst wants to clinch up but Combs keeps it at a distance.
Combs tries to counter by clinching up but Brockhurst breaks away and moves out of range.
Combs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brockhurst tries to close the distance and clinch but Combs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Combs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shaun Brockhurst has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alfred Combs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brockhurst bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alfred Combs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Combs has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alfred Combs!
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