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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Curtis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hoang Minh walks into a stiff left hand from Curtis.
Curtis lands with a shot to the body.
Curtis connects with a right hand. Hoang Minh shakes it off.
Hoang Minh throws a body kick that misses.
Curtis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Curtis.
Curtis lands with a cross. #ROC#
Hoang Minh is rocked!
Curtis lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Hoang Minh falls backwards - clearly groggy! Curtis dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Curtis!
Frank Curtis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Hoang Minh lands an overhand right.
Long looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hoang Minh lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Long tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No luck for Hoang Minh with that takedown attempt.
Hoang Minh sets himself, and Long steps forward looking for the clinch! Hoang Minh avoids it this time.
Hoang Minh blocks a head kick by Long.
Long missing with a left hand there. Hoang Minh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Hoang Minh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hoang Minh looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Long is fending him off so far but Hoang Minh persists. Nope, Long circles away and we're back to standing.
Long tries to clinch up.
Hoang Minh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Long throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Hoang Minh counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Long wants to get back to his feet but Hoang Minh passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Hoang Minh controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Long is looking for a sweep. Hoang Minh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB#
Hoang Minh is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Hoang Minh is working for a submission of some sort.
Hoang Minh looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hoang Minh uses his free foot to push down on Long's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Long. #T2#
Hoang Minh in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hoang Minh controlling his opponent.
Long wants to control but Hoang Minh is having none of it.
Long really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hoang Minh. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hoang Minh looking to control and managing it successfully.
Long looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#T3##SUB#
Hoang Minh is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Long is defending well though. Hoang Minh let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Long is trying to defend against the choke here but Hoang Minh has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Hoang Minh Tightens the hold and Long taps out furiously! Hoang Minh displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nguyen Hoang Minh!
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Event:
KOC - 7
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Hoang Minh misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Highchurch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Highchurch is looking to chop away at Hoang Minh's legs.
Highchurch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hoang Minh tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Highchurch counters with a takedown into side control.
Hoang Minh struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Highchurch moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoang Minh wants to control but Highchurch postures up.#T1#
Highchurch taking a breather here. #SUB#
Highchurch goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hoang Minh rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Highchurch's guard! Nice work there by Hoang Minh! #ES#
Highchurch uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Highchurch misses with a head kick.
Hoang Minh darts in looking for a takedown but Highchurch gets double underhooks and turns Hoang Minh into the cage.
The fighters circling - Highchurch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Highchurch misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Hoang Minh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Hoang Minh.#T2#
Highchurch throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As Highchurch backs off Hoang Minh throws a huge counter combo but Highchurch manages to avoid it all.
Hoang Minh tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Highchurch swivels and escapes.
Merle Highchurch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nguyen Hoang Minh.
Hoang Minh is looking to clinch but Highchurch is avoiding it.
Highchurch tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hoang Minh manages to circle out of the way.
Highchurch throws a shot from downtown. Hoang Minh moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Hoang Minh.
Highchurch throws a head kick that misses.
Hoang Minh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Highchurch is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hoang Minh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Highchurch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Highchurch misses its intended target.
Hoang Minh shoots in looking for a takedown but Highchurch manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hoang Minh's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hoang Minh avoids the head kick by Highchurch.
Hoang Minh misses with a jab, cross combination.
Highchurch tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hoang Minh is able to avoid easily.#T3#
Hoang Minh fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Highchurch checks it well.
Hoang Minh has a takedown stuffed.
Hoang Minh misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Highchurch was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hoang Minh looks winded!
Hoang Minh tries for a takedown but Highchurch sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Highchurch lands a lovely overhand right.
Highchurch misses with a low kick as Hoang Minh jumps back.
Highchurch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Hoang Minh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Highchurch misses with a body shot.
A big left from Highchurch misses.
Highchurch swings for the body but Hoang Minh moves out of range.
Hoang Minh checks a low kick from Highchurch.#T4#
Highchurch misses with a hook.
Highchurch swings for the body but Hoang Minh moves out of range.
Highchurch throws a sloppy head kick and Hoang Minh moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Highchurch.
Hoang Minh appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Highchurch connects with a leg kick. Hoang Minh looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hoang Minh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Highchurch.
Highchurch defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hoang Minh.
Highchurch throws a half hearted mid kick.
Highchurch throws a body punch but Hoang Minh moves out of range.
Highchurch misses with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Highchurch throws a body shot but no joy.
Highchurch tries a head kick but it misses.
Highchurch throws a body punch but Hoang Minh moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Merle Highchurch dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Hoang Minh fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Highchurch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hoang Minh shoots in looking for a takedown. Highchurch tries to sprawl out of it but Hoang Minh keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Highchurch manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Highchurch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hoang Minh.
Highchurch throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nguyen Hoang Minh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Highchurch misses with a body kick.
Hoang Minh feints the counter takedown.
Hoang Minh shoots in and drives through. Highchurch sprawls well.
Merle Highchurch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nguyen Hoang Minh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Highchurch lands a lovely overhand right.
Highchurch misses the shot to the body.
Hoang Minh checks the leg kick nicely there.
Highchurch throws a wild body kick that Hoang Minh sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Highchurch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hoang Minh checks a low kick from Highchurch.
Highchurch seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Highchurch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Hoang Minh closes the distance and clinches.
Highchurch wants a takedown but no success here.
Highchurch is looking to break free of the clinch but Hoang Minh has double underhooks.
Highchurch has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hoang Minh is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Highchurch on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hoang Minh jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Highchurch walks away with a smile on his face. Hoang Minh gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Merle Highchurch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Highchurch goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Highchurch misses with a looping right.
Highchurch looks to land a body kick but Hoang Minh moved away.
Highchurch throws a head kick but Hoang Minh moves out of range.
#T2#
Highchurch throws a hook but Hoang Minh avoids it easily.
Hoang Minh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Highchurch.
Hoang Minh lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Highchurch keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Highchurch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoang Minh manages to avoid it.
Highchurch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Hoang Minh clinches up against the cage.
Hoang Minh with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hoang Minh gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Highchurch.
#BC2#
Hoang Minh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Hoang Minh wants to clinch up but Highchurch keeps it at a distance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hoang Minh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Highchurch throws out the jab.
Highchurch bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hoang Minh is breathing heavily.
Highchurch throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hoang Minh.
A head kick misses from Highchurch.
Highchurch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Highchurch throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hoang Minh tries to counter with a clinch but Highchurch shakes him off and moves away.
Highchurch misses with a wild body shot.
Highchurch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Highchurch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoang Minh was well out of range. Poor timing from Highchurch.
Hoang Minh looks to score with a jab to the body but Highchurch is just out of range.
Highchurch is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hoang Minh's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Highchurch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T4#
Nice defenses there by Hoang Minh.
Highchurch throws out a loose jab but Hoang Minh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoang Minh tries for a takedown but Highchurch circles away easily#TD#
and Highchurch counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hoang Minh won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Highchurch content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Highchurch advances nicely into full mount.
Highchurch throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hoang Minh because Highchurch loaded up on that one.
Highchurch controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Merle Highchurch dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hoang Minh blocks a head kick by Highchurch.
Hoang Minh moves away from the strike by Highchurch.
Hoang Minh tries to clinch up but Highchurch circles away and keeps his distance.
Highchurch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Highchurch throws a sloppy head kick and Hoang Minh moves out of range easily.
Highchurch takes a swing at Hoang Minh's ribcage but misses.
Hoang Minh dives in for a single leg takedown but Highchurch sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Highchurch looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Hoang Minh moves out of range of the body kick from Highchurch.
Highchurch attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Highchurch throws a head kick that misses.
Hoang Minh throws a head kick but Highchurch moves out of range.
Highchurch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoang Minh manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Hoang Minh has Highchurch up against the cage in a clinch.
Highchurch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoang Minh can do to turn this around?#T1#
Highchurch can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Highchurch breaks from the clinch.
Highchurch leaves Hoang Minh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Highchurch was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hoang Minh.
Hoang Minh moves out of range of the strikes.
Hoang Minh moves out of range of the body kick.
Hoang Minh takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hoang Minh flicks out a counter leg kick but Highchurch steps away.
Highchurch throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Highchurch throws a hook but Hoang Minh avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Highchurch throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
A head kick misses from Highchurch.
Hoang Minh is looking to clinch but Highchurch is avoiding it.
Highchurch is looking to land body kicks.
Hoang Minh fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Highchurch avoids it really well and circles away.
Merle Highchurch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nguyen Hoang Minh.
Hoang Minh changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Highchurch tries to avoid it but Hoang Minh manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Highchurch to the ground. Highchurch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hoang Minh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Highchurch misses with a head kick.
Highchurch goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Highchurch, right into the meat.
Highchurch throws a body kick that misses.
Highchurch looks to land a left hand but Hoang Minh moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Highchurch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A leg kick checked by Hoang Minh.
Highchurch sets himself, and Hoang Minh steps forward looking for the clinch! Highchurch avoids it this time.
Highchurch will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hoang Minh blocks the body kick.
Highchurch throws a body punch but Hoang Minh moves out of range.
Hoang Minh throws a big counter head kick but Highchurch avoids it with no problem.
Highchurch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoang Minh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Highchurch throws a head kick that misses.
Highchurch keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hoang Minh throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Highchurch's waist but Highchurch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hoang Minh off to one side.
Highchurch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Highchurch throws a hook to the side of Hoang Minh's head but Hoang Minh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Hoang Minh avoids a kick to the body.
Highchurch throws a front kick aimed at Hoang Minh's knee but Hoang Minh avoids it well.
Highchurch throws a head kick but Hoang Minh moves out of range.
Hoang Minh avoids the head kick by Highchurch.
Hoang Minh tries to clinch there but Highchurch circles away.
Highchurch tried to counter with a leg kick but Hoang Minh avoided it.
Highchurch throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hoang Minh moves out of range as Highchurch strikes.
Hoang Minh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Highchurch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoang Minh shoots in but Highchurch avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nguyen Hoang Minh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Merle Highchurch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hoang Minh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Highchurch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merle Highchurch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Highchurch, 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Merle Highchurch!
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Event:
KOC 6 - Friday the 13th
Date: Jan 13, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Kaalipaa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Kaalipaa manages to pull guard.
Kaalipaa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hoang Minh is one step ahead there.
Kaalipaa throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Hoang Minh must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kaalipaa 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#
Kaalipaa throwing shots but Hoang Minh is blocking nicely.
Hoang Minh wants to control but Kaalipaa is keeping busy.
Kaalipaa trying to mount his opponent but Hoang Minh defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaalipaa moves nicely into side control.
Kaalipaa lands a decent elbow from side control. #T1#
Kaalipaa advances nicely into full mount. #SUB#
Kaalipaa looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hoang Minh takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ROC#
Hoang Minh is rocked!
Kaalipaa controlling the position easily from mount.
Kaalipaa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hoang Minh is looking to escape. #SUB#
Kaalipaa jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hoang Minh manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Kaalipaa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kaalipaa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2##SUB#
Kaalipaa is trying to get an arm triangle but Hoang Minh is defending well. #SUB#
Kaalipaa is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Hoang Minh looks calm but he's in trouble here. Kaalipaa gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Hoang Minh is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Kaalipaa lets go of the hold and Hoang Minh can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jola Kaalipaa!
Jola Kaalipaa gave a mention to King of Clothes in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
KOC 4 - The Ultimate Showdown
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Nio.
Nio misses with a double jab.
Nio lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nio.
Nio lands a head kick. Hoang Minh smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nio defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hoang Minh.
Hoang Minh lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hoang Minh shoots in looking for a takedown. Nio tries to sprawl out of it but Hoang Minh keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nio manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hoang Minh avoids the head kick by Nio.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoang Minh dives in for a single leg takedown but Nio sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nummer Nio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nguyen Hoang Minh.#T1#
Hoang Minh misses with a double jab
and Nio counters with a straight right hand.
Nio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nio connects with a high kick.
A combination from Nio does no damage.
Nummer Nio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A right-left combo lands from Nio. #ROC#
Hoang Minh is rocked!
Nio looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nio lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Hoang Minh falls backwards - clearly groggy! Nio dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nummer Nio!
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Event:
KOC 2 - Kravac vs McConor
Date: Nov 06, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Noodle shoots in and gets a takedown into Hoang Minh's guard.
Noodle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hoang Minh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Noodle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hoang Minh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hoang Minh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Noodle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Noodle with a nice head shot there.
Noodle is working Hoang Minh over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Noodle throws a big right hand that misses.
Noodle prevents Hoang Minh from getting back to his feet.
Noodle is looking to work some ground and pound but Hoang Minh has wrist control.
Noodle throwing strikes from guard but Hoang Minh blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoang Minh controls Noodle momentarily but Noodle frees himself.
Noodle wants to control from the top but Hoang Minh keeps moving.
Hoang Minh looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1##SUB2#
Hoang Minh has his foot on Noodle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Noodle works his way back into a safe position though.
Hoang Minh looking to control.
Noodle trying to control but Hoang Minh is working from the bottom.
Noodle postures up in Hoang Minh's guard and throws a big left but Hoang Minh blocks it.
Noodle trying to control but Hoang Minh is working from the bottom.
Noodle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Noodle throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noodle lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hoang Minh is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Noodle lands a couple of elbows.
Noodle trying to control but Hoang Minh is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Noodle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Noodle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hoang Minh is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Noodle is controlling him.
Hoang Minh working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Noodle fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hoang Minh to the ground. Noodle is now in Hoang Minh's guard.#ES2#
Hoang Minh has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Noodle off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD2#
Hoang Minh shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T3#
Noodle is pulling down on Hoang Minh's head to control his posture.
Hoang Minh trying to control the position from guard on top but Noodle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoang Minh prevents Noodle from getting back to his feet.
Hoang Minh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Noodle is keeping the position for now.
Hoang Minh won't allow Noodle to get back to his feet.
Hoang Minh preventing the sweep. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hoang Minh wants to control from the top but Noodle keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hoang Minh's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hoang Minh duly obliges.
Noodle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Noodle misses with a looping right.
Noodle fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hoang Minh on the side of the head.
Noodle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Noodle lands with a cross. #TD#
Noodle shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Noodle working the head and body with strikes.
Hoang Minh keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Noodle misses with a head shot. Hoang Minh uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nico Noodle dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Hoang Minh gets the takedown into side control.
Nico Noodle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Noodle is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noodle is pushing Hoang Minh's head away, looking to escape. Hoang Minh manages to hold on to the position though.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hoang Minh wants to control but Noodle is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Hoang Minh working away.
Hoang Minh throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Noodle is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hoang Minh off and has taken his back!
Noodle is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#SUB#
Hoang Minh is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Noodle gets his way!
Hoang Minh turns into Noodle and is now in his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hoang Minh wants to control from the top but Noodle keeps moving. #T2#
Noodle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Noodle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoang Minh can do to turn this around?
Hoang Minh trying to control but Noodle is working from the bottom.
Hoang Minh won't allow Noodle to sweep him here.
Noodle on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Noodle tries to get out of the position.
Hoang Minh controls from within his opponent's guard.
Noodle 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##T3#
Hoang Minh is trying to stand.
Hoang Minh is trying to control but can't.
#ES2#
Hoang Minh manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Hoang Minh slips a jab and a cross from Noodle.
#TD#
Noodle shoots in and gets a takedown into Hoang Minh's guard.
Hoang Minh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Noodle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Noodle lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hoang Minh trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hoang Minh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hoang Minh wants to stand but Noodle is controlling the position.
Noodle preventing the sweep. #T4#
Noodle throwing strikes but missing.
Noodle throws a big elbow that misses.
Hoang Minh is trying to control the position but Noodle postures up.
Noodle is working Hoang Minh over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Hoang Minh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Noodle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Noodle looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Noodle scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nico Noodle dominated that second round.
That's time! Noodle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD#
Noodle bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Noodle are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hoang Minh takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
An elbow from Noodle crashes against the mat.
Noodle scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hoang Minh to see if he's OK.
Hoang Minh tries to improve position but can't.
Hoang Minh takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Noodle working the head and body with strikes.
Hoang Minh is looking to reverse the position.
Hoang Minh is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #ROC#
Hoang Minh is rocked!
Hoang Minh sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hoang Minh is still in real trouble! Can Noodle finish him?
Noodle lands strikes from half guard.
Hoang Minh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noodle is nestled in close to Hoang Minh, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Noodle seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Noodle scores with a big shot! Hoang Minh's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Hoang Minh! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nico Noodle!
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Event:
KOC 1 - Fight to Live
Date: Oct 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Peev swats away the attempt to clinch by Hoang Minh.
Peev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hoang Minh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Peev jabs Hoang Minh to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD2#
Hoang Minh shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hoang Minh was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Peev seems a little lost for a moment, as Hoang Minh dominates the positioning.#SUB2#
Hoang Minh has an Americana. Peev didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Hoang Minh is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Hoang Minh hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Nguyen Hoang Minh!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 12, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Clinton takes the fight into the clinch.
Clinton lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like Nguyen Hoang Minh has been cut.
Clinton lands an elbow inside that Hoang Minh shrugs off.
Clinton lands a nice elbow.
Clinton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Clinton lands a damaging elbow.
Hoang Minh takes an elbow to the forehead.
Clinton lands an elbow inside that Hoang Minh shrugs off.
Hoang Minh takes an elbow to the temple. #ROC#
Hoang Minh is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clinton lands an elbow just above Hoang Minh 's eye.
Hoang Minh is still on wobbly legs! Can Clinton finish him?
Hoang Minh takes an elbow to the temple.
Hoang Minh takes an elbow to the forehead.
Clinton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hoang Minh takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Clinton.
Hoang Minh is pressed against the cage. Clinton pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Hoang Minh! Two more big strikes from Clinton and Hoang Minh crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Martin Clinton!
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