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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 02, 2016 |
#R1# A shot to the liver by Cronje. Beautiful body shot. Graciano tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cronje defends well and Graciano ends up having to push Cronje into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Cronje's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cronje duly obliges. Nice shot by Cronje. Cronje cracks a nice hook into Graciano's ribs. Graciano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cronje.
Graciano walks into a left hand. Graciano gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Cronje counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD2# Cronje gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Graciano to score an easy takedown into full guard. Graciano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cronje swivels though and keeps the full guard. Graciano controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1# Cronje is controlling Graciano's posture. Graciano pushes down on Cronje's leg and manages to get into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Graciano is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Graciano is looking to advance position but Cronje won't allow it. Graciano moves nicely into side control. #SUB2# Graciano is working to tighten his grip on Cronje's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Cronje has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Graciano is really squeezing tight and eventually Cronje passes out! Graciano breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hoyce Graciano!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 13, 2016 |
#R1# Timmons fails in his attempt to clinch. A punch combination from Cronje misses. Cronje throws a nice looking combination but Timmons bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Timmons attempts a counter takedown but Cronje avoids it well and moves away. Cronje throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL# Timmons closes the distance and clinches. Timmons stalling against the cage.
Timmons stops a takedown attempt from Cronje.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cronje is looking to take this one to the mat. Cronje wants a takedown.
Lucious Timmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Cronje. The referee calls for Timmons to work.
#T1# Timmons working aggressively here.
Timmons lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cronje. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Timmons just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cronje's brow. Cronje tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cronje managing to block the knees to the body from Timmons.
Timmons is defending well against a takedown attempt. A quick uppercut on the inside from Timmons. #T2# Stalling in the clinch from Timmons.
Timmons lands a shoulder strike. Cronje wants to take the fight to the mat but Timmons manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Cronje blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Timmons stops a takedown attempt from Cronje.
Cronje has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Timmons after a bit of a struggle. Cronje tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T3# Timmons stalling.
Timmons slowing the pace effectively. Timmons lands with a right to the head. Timmons lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Timmons lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cronje. Cronje can't get the takedown.
Timmons misses with a punch on the inside.
Cronje has Timmons pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Timmons manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T4# Timmons displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cronje up against the cage. Timmons slows down the pace here.
Cronje drops down looking for an ankle pick but Timmons pulls his leg out and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL# Timmons closes the distance and clinches. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucious Timmons dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Cronje looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Cronje throws a right hand that Timmons ducks under and follows up with a left that Timmons also avoids with ease. Timmons is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cronje can do to turn this around? Cronje scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL# Timmons has closed the distance and engaged Cronje in a clinch.
Timmons lands a hook that snaps the head of Cronje backwards. Cronje can't get the takedown.
Cronje is working for takedown but Timmons is calmly controlling the position for now. Timmons prevents the takedown attempt.
Lucious Timmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Cronje. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cronje blocking some punches.
Timmons misses with an elbow over the top.#T1# Timmons lands with a short head shot on the inside. Lucious Timmons has scored more points in the clinch so far. Timmons unloads a knee to the mid-section. Timmons throws a punch but it's blocked by Cronje. Cronje is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Timmons pulls him back up using the underhooks. Timmons misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cronje.
Timmons with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Timmons lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Cronje wants a takedown.
#T2# Timmons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Timmons lands a body shot in the clinch.
Timmons makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Timmons is defending well against a takedown attempt. A nice right hand lands inside from Timmons. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Timmons. A short uppercut from Timmons. Cronje on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T3# Cronje blocking some punches.
Timmons scores with a hook to the body. Timmons will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cronje up against the cage. Timmons softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Timmons misses with some punches.
Timmons misses with some punches.
#T4# Cronje drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cronje blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Timmons cracks Cronje with a nice body shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucious Timmons dominated that second round. That's time! Timmons's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round! #R3# Cronje shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Timmons eats them both and turns towards Cronje to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Sloppy strikes from Cronje. Those never looked like landing. Cronje misses with a double jab.
Timmons scores with a one two! Cronje had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Cronje misses with a jab, cross combination.
Larry Cronje seems to be getting the better of the standup. Timmons tries to clinch up but Cronje circles away and keeps his distance. Timmons is looking to clinch. Timmons is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Cronje pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Timmons back to the cage. Cronje follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cronje fails to land with a series of punches.
Danga de danga de dang - Cronje scores with a four punch combination! Cronje feints a jab promting Timmons to slip. Cronje then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Timmons slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Cronje misses with a two punch combination.
#T1# Cronje misses with the combination.
Cronje throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Timmons. Cronje throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Timmons. Cronje takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL# Timmons has Cronje up against the cage in a clinch.
Timmons lands a shoulder strike. A quick uppercut on the inside from Timmons. Cronje is working for takedown but Timmons is calmly controlling the position for now. Cronje is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Timmons gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T2# Cronje blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Timmons trying to land knees to the body.
Timmons works on Cronje's body with a couple of short punches. Cronje's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A short uppercut from Timmons. Timmons effectively controlling the action here. Timmons stops a takedown attempt from Cronje.
Lucious Timmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Cronje.#T3# Timmons tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Timmons lands a left hand.
Timmons throws a head punch that misses. Timmons lands a right hand. Timmons is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cronje is defending well for now. Timmons prevents a takedown attempt there.
Timmons lands a right hand. #T4# Cronje is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Timmons pulls him back up using the underhooks. Cronje is trying to drag Timmons to the mat but Timmons just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Timmons lands a nice uppercut. A short body shot lands from Timmons as the two fighters clinch.
Larry Cronje has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Lucious Timmons is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Timmons creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lucious Timmons. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Timmons, 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27 Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucious Timmons!
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