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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 01, 2016 |
#R1# Popov misses with a body shot.
Popov throws a body shot but no joy. Thiara shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Popov sprawls well. Popov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thiara gets slowly back to his feet. Thiara tries to move into range but Popov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Thiara gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily enabling Popov to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2# It looks like Tajveer Thiara has been cut. Thiara throws a combination that misses and Popov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thiara shoots and misses and Popov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tajveer Thiara. That's going to take a lot out of him. Popov scores with a jab to the body. Thiara darts in trying to clinch and Popov counters with a one-two to the body. #T1# Thiara takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Thiara doesn't succeed with the takedown and Popov counters with a lovely straight right hand! Thiara is breathing heavily. Popov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Thiara shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Popov pinned against the cage. Popov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Popov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Popov with a body punch. A glancing blow. Popov thuds a left hand into Thiara's body. Karlozev Popov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Thiara takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CUT2# Tajveer Thiara's cut is getting worse. Popov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thiara at a distance.
Popov jabs at Thiara's body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Popov lands a nice shot to the body.
#T2# Thiara closes the distance but Popov moves to the side letting Popov counter with a right hand. Popov lands with a hook. Thiara tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2# Tajveer Thiara's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Popov lands a right hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Popov. Popov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thiara rather than just go for the knockout. Popov jabs at Thiara's body. Popov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Popov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT2# Jeez, Tajveer Thiara's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Popov.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tajveer Thiara's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Karlozev Popov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 17, 2016 |
#R1##TD# Thiara closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Thiara sitting and controlling from the half guard. Thiara has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Doongda tries to roll over but Thiara keeps him under control. Thiara working over Doongda with some ground and pound. Doongda looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU# Thiara gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD# Thiara darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Doongda is trying to control but can't.
Thiara passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Doongda! Thiara sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1# Doongda is trying to escape the mount.
Doongda keeps trying to improve his position. Thiara working the ground and pound effectively.
Thiara controlling the pace for now. Thiara landing punches. Doongda tries to lock up and control but Thiara gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB# Thiara has control of Doongda's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Doongda regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Doongda wants to hold on but Thiara pushes him away.#T2# Thiara looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Thiara lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Thiara is landing with some decent strikes but Doongda is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Thiara looking to control and managing it successfully. Thiara working away from the top, dropping strikes. Thiara lands a big shot to the head and Doongda winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tajveer Thiara!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2016 |
#R1# Thiara looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Roth shoots in looking for a takedown. Thiara tries to sprawl out of it but Roth keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thiara manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2# Thiara drives through and clinches with Roth against the cage.
Thiara avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thiara wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right from Thiara. #T1# Roth is defending well against a takedown attempt. Thiara leaning against his opponent.
Roth prevents the takedown attempt.
Thiara is trying to pull guard but Roth has him pressed against the cage. Elbert Roth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tajveer Thiara. Roth tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thiara avoids it. Thiara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD2# Thiara is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Roth can't fight it off and eventually Thiara manages to take the fight to the floor. Roth looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB# Roth is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# Thiara looking to sit in guard and control but Roth gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Roth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Roth slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Thiara controls Roth momentarily but Roth frees himself. Thiara looking to control but Roth passes into half guard.
Thiara is trying to maintain the position but Roth is very close to passing his half guard. Roth takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3# Thiara trying to get back to full guard but Roth takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Roth tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SU# Roth is standing up, even though he is in mount. Roth keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Thiara looks winded!#CL2# Thiara moves into the clinch successfully.
#T4# Thiara tries to pull guard but Roth won't allow it.
Roth wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC# Roth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Roth drives through and clinches with Thiara against the cage.
#TD# Roth decides to pull guard. Roth wants to improve his position but instead Thiara has moved into half guard.
Roth manages to get to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Roth is looking for a triangle but Thiara pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Elbert Roth will probably get the nod. 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##TD# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Roth drives through with a takedown into Thiara's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SU# Roth gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Thiara misses with a two punch combination.
Roth blocks a head kick by Thiara.
Thiara fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Thiara lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Thiara.#CUT2# It looks like Elbert Roth has been cut. Nice takedown defense from Roth. No joy for Thiara on that attempt. Thiara is breathing heavily.#TD# Roth shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on 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!#SU# Roth stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T1##TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Roth. Thiara pushes Roth away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Roth gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SU# Roth stands up. Thiara displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Roth. #TD# Roth shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Thiara manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SU# Roth gets to his feet - Thiara follows without any prompting. #T2##TD# Roth manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Thiara on his heels. He'll look to pass Thiara's guard now, I'm sure.#SU# Roth stands up from Thiara's guard - Roth perhaps looking for a knockout. Roth shoots in for a takedown but Thiara shows good takedown defense. Thiara lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD# Roth feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Roth stopping the sweep attempt from Thiara. Thiara controls Roth momentarily but Roth frees himself. Thiara tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3# Thiara wants to get back to his feet but Roth passes into half guard.
Thiara is trying to stand up here but Roth is controlling him well. Roth is controlling the pace.
#SUB2# Thiara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Roth pulls his head out easily. #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.#SU# Roth stands up and beckons Thiara to join him on the feet. #CL2# Thiara has managed to clinch.
#BC2# Thiara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Thiara displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Roth. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elbert Roth. That's going to take a lot out of him. Thiara shoots in for a takedown but Roth shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Roth is looking to counter the offense by Thiara and move into the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Elbert Roth will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Elbert Roth's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##TD# Roth gets a double leg takedown into Thiara's guard. Roth slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SU# Roth stands up and waves to Thiara to follow him. A head kick misses from Thiara. No luck with that takedown attempt from Thiara. Roth feinted with a counter takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Roth drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Roth is in close to Thiara's body, working some short punches and elbows. Thiara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SU# Roth stands up and waves to Thiara to follow him. #TD# Roth feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Roth seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SU# Roth stands up from Thiara's guard - Roth perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL# Roth rushes Thiara and presses him up against the cage.#T2##TD# Roth jumps guard and drags Thiara to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB# Roth has his foot on Thiara's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thiara works his way back into a safe position though. Thiara wants to stand but Roth has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Roth bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thiara's guard. #REVR# Roth postures up.
#T3##SU# Roth stands up and waves to Thiara to follow him. #TD# Roth shoots in and gets a takedown into Thiara's guard.#SU# Roth stands up and waves to Thiara to follow him. Thiara shoots in but Roth avoids the takedown attempt easily. Roth shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thiara as he avoids it easily. Thiara throws a fast counter high kick but Roth manages to duck under it in time.#CL2# Thiara closes the distance and clinches.#T4##BC2# Thiara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Roth keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Roth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Elbert Roth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tajveer Thiara. Thiara shoots for a double leg takedown but Roth sprawls well. He's pushed Thiara's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. An attempted straight right counter from Roth misses the target. Roth shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Thiara is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD# Roth shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Roth was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU# Roth stands up and beckons Thiara to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Elbert Roth showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Roth, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elbert Roth!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 07, 2016 |
#R1# Kent uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thiara.
Kent was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL# Kent closes the distance and clinches. #TD2# Thiara jumps guard and drags Kent to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Thiara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thiara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Kent really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2# Thiara looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kent has picked Thiara up and slammed him! Thiara can't keep hold of the triangle and Kent manages to pass to side control! Thiara tries to buck Kent off but Kent is having none of it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kent gets to mount! Thiara was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Thiara tries to hold on but Kent pushes him away. Kent 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. Kent connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T1# Thiara is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. Kent landing punches. Kent will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Kent unloading with bombs! Thiara tries to lock up and control but Kent gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Thiara is desperately trying to improve his position but Kent has a good base and remains in mount. Thiara in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Thiara really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kent. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Kent landing shots from mount. Thiara is looking to improve his position but Kent isn't that keen on the idea. Kent lands a heavy elbow. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Thiara is looking to improve his position but Kent isn't that keen on the idea. Thiara looks winded!#T2# Kent won't let Thiara get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. Kent scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Thiara takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Kent is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Thiara can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Thiara tries to get back to half guard but can't. Thiara is bucking up trying to escape but Kent cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Kent working the ground and pound effectively.
Thiara is looking to get to half guard.#T3# A nice elbow there by Kent. Thiara is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kent controlling from the full mount. Kent breaks from Thiara's wrist control and lands an elbow. Thiara takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Kent in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#T4# Kent lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kent breaks from Thiara's wrist control and lands an elbow. Kent looking to finish Thiara with some ground and pound. This is bad for Thiara! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kent postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Thiara looks a forlorn figure.
Kent scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Thiara taking shots to the head. Thiara is in a horrible position here. Kent smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kent looking to finish Thiara with some ground and pound. This is bad for Thiara! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Kent 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##TD2# Thiara darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES# Kent pushes Thiara off and gets back to his feet.#CL2# Thiara fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kent, pushing him back against the cage. Kent keeps control of Thiara as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2# Thiara manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Thiara scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Thiara trying to keep a closed guard but Kent is proving a slippery customer.
Thiara is breathing heavily. Kent keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thiara's head.#T1# Kent working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Thiara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU# Thiara is working an open guard so Kent takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2# Thiara fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kent to the ground. Thiara is now in Kent's guard.#SUB# Kent throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kent trying to control the position.
Thiara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kent is keeping the position for now. #T2##SUB# Kent has his feet on Thiara's thighs here. He's pushed Thiara off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Thiara screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lance Kent!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 04, 2016 |
#R1# Thiara fails with the takedown. Randall seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Randall on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Tajveer Thiara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Thiara clinches with his opponent.
#BC# Randall breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Thiara closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Thiara tries a body shot but Randall blocks it.
Randall's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thiara jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Randall walks away with a smile on his face. Thiara gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2# Thiara closes the distance and pushes Randall back into the cage. Randall misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thiara.
Thiara goes for a takedown in the clinch but Randall prevents it.
Trey Randall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tajveer Thiara.#T1##BC# Randall manages to break the clinch.
Thiara darts in looking for a takedown but Randall gets double underhooks and turns Thiara into the cage. As Thiara tries to get set, Randall tries to push him back and clinch up but Thiara manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Thiara digs a right hand underneath Randall's ribcage. Randall let out a lung full of air as it connected. Thiara avoiding damage as Randall throws knees to the body.
Randall looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Thiara works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Randall wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Thiara.
#T2# Thiara is trying to break free. Thiara blocks an uppercut.
Thiara tries to pull guard but Randall won't allow it.
Randall stalling against the cage.
Randall tries to circle away but Thiara has him pinned against the cage. Thiara jumps guard but Randall turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Randall stalls. #TD2# Thiara has picked Randall up - he's going for a ride! Thiara dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Thiara throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Thiara wants to stand up but Randall is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# Randall trying to control but Thiara postures up.
Randall moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Randall trying to control the position here. #SUB# Randall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thiara doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Randall is tightening it up a little... Thiara has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Thiara reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Thiara taps out! Nice BJJ there by Randall!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Trey Randall!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Forum Troll Number Five closes the distance and clinches. Thiara tries to score a body lock takedown but Forum Troll Number Five shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Forum Troll Number Five misses with a hook to the ribs.
Forum Troll Number Five stops a takedown attempt from Thiara.
Thiara tries to pull guard but Forum Troll Number Five won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tajveer Thiara. That's going to take a lot out of him. Thiara keeps control of Forum Troll Number Five as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Forum Troll Number Five is stalling here.
#TD# Thiara manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Thiara keeping full guard, as Forum Troll Number Five tries to pass. Thiara working a defensive guard here.
Forum Troll Number Five must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Forum Troll Number Five stays in close to Thiara's body and controls the position. Forum Troll Number Five wants to control from the top but Thiara keeps moving. #T1# Forum Troll Number Five slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Thiara might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Thiara throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Forum Troll Number Five trying to control the position but Thiara is working away. Thiara struggling a bit here. Thiara tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Forum Troll Number Five wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Forum Troll Number Five wants to control but Thiara is keeping him busy. Forum Troll Number Five tries to move to mount but Thiara blocks the move with his legs. Thiara manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Forum Troll Number Five trying to control the pace. Thiara is pressing down on Forum Troll Number Five's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Forum Troll Number Five throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thiara works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB# Thiara has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Forum Troll Number Five doesn't defend quickly enough and Thiara has managed to lock this one up! Can Forum Troll Number Five escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Thiara on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tajveer Thiara!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 26, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Thiara throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. England tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Thiara is in England's guard.#ES# England manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#CL2# Thiara moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2# Thiara gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Thiara really doesn't want to stay on the ground with England. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. 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! England pushes Thiara off looking to stand but Thiara dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. England could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Thiara seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but England does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Thiara might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control England haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. England is trying to stand.
England gets full guard.#SUB# England is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thiara is aware though and is defending well.#T1# Thiara passes into half guard. England is pressing down on Thiara's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. England will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Thiara trying to control but England is working from the bottom. England is looking to stand up but Thiara isn't so interested in that idea. Thiara preventing the sweep. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. England is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. England just misses with a punch to the body.
Thiara is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. England avoids the head kick by Thiara.
Thiara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD2# Thiara gets the takedown into side control. England gets back to half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. England gets full guard. Thiara looks winded! England manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thiara manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T3##SU# England decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Thiara, up you get! #TD2# Thiara manages to get an easy takedown there - catching England on his heels. He'll look to pass England's guard now, I'm sure.#ES# England kicks Thiara off and gets to his feet. Thiara swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL# and England moves into the clinch. England is struggling to control the position. England prevents Thiara from breaking the clinch. England is struggling to control the position.#T4##TD2# Thiara manages to pull guard.
#SUB# England thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB# England 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. England content to stall in guard here. England lands a couple of elbows. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenton England dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Thiara tries to clinch there but England circles away.
As Thiara tries to get set, England tries to push him back and clinch up but Thiara manages to avoid the attempt. Thiara swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD# and England counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. England stopping the sweep attempt from Thiara.#SUB# England 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. #SU# Thiara is working an open guard so England takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Thiara moves to clinch but England breaks away and England counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thiara thinking. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. England takes a swing at Thiara's ribcage but misses. Thiara wants to clinch.#T1##CL# England clinches up against the cage.#TD2# Thiara drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB# England drops back looking for a leg! Thiara is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thiara manages to kick England off! England jumps back into Thiara's guard. England might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU# England stands up and waves to Thiara to follow him. #CL2# Thiara drives through and clinches with England against the cage.
England is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thiara can do to turn this around?#T2##TD2# Thiara ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Thiara no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Thiara is breathing heavily.#SUB# England drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. England seems to have locked his on tight now - Thiara screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for England, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Kenton England!
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