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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Ritchie jabs Tran right on the nose. Tran blinks but takes it well.
Ritchie looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Ritchie avoids the head kick by Tran.
Tran changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ritchie tries to avoid it but Tran manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ritchie to the ground. Ritchie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ritchie is looking to clinch but Tran is avoiding it.
Ritchie throws a sloppy head kick and Tran moves out of range easily.
Tran avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ritchie's coach down at Kung Fu Fighting Club ($120 entry fee) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ritchie's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD#
Tran manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ritchie on his heels. He'll look to pass Ritchie's guard now, I'm sure.
Tran engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tran seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ritchie for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Tran works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tran really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tran controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tran has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tran lands a high kick!
Ritchie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tran manages to avoid it.
Tran tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ritchie defends well and Tran ends up having to push Ritchie into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T3#
Tran shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ritchie defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Tran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tran goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
JJ Ritchie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Ritchie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tran kicks Ritchie off and gets back to his feet.
Tran shoots in but no luck this time.
Ritchie throws a counter combo.#CL#
Tran moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Tran breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Ritchie. Beautiful body shot.
Tran shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ritchie but Ritchie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tran lands with a slapping head kick.
Ritchie throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tran shoots in for a double leg but Ritchie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tran shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ritchie sprawls well. Ritchie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tran gets slowly back to his feet.
Tran shoots in but Ritchie avoids the takedown attempt 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 Jimmy Tran will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Ritchie wants to slow Tran down by chopping away at his legs.
Tran was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ritchie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ritchie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tran was well out of range. Poor timing from Ritchie.
Tran tries to counter by clinching up but Ritchie breaks away and moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Ritchie. Those never looked like landing.
Tran dives in and grabs Ritchie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ritchie pushes down on Tran's head and hops out.
Tran throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
JJ Ritchie seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Ritchie scores with a takedown into Tran's guard.#ES#
Tran has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ritchie off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Ritchie is breathing heavily.#CL#
Tran clinches. #T1##BC#
Tran pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Tran closes the distance and clinches.
Tran keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ritchie's efforts to push away.#TD#
Tran pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Tran has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Ritchie doesn't defend quickly enough and Tran has managed to lock this one up! Can Ritchie escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Tran on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jimmy Tran!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Burton has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ritchie.
JJ Ritchie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ritchie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD#
Burton darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ritchie tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Burton manages to move to mount!
The referee warns Ritchie that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Burton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Burton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Burton dominating with strikes here.
Burton is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Ritchie is in real trouble.
#T1#
Burton gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Burton gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Ritchie tries to break free.
Ritchie looks winded!
Burton lands shots from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burton trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ritchie doesn't escape.
Burton lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Burton scores with strikes from the back.
Burton trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ritchie doesn't escape. #T2#
Burton lands with a hammerfist to the side of Ritchie's head.
Burton biding his time, looking for the opening.
Burton is working the ground and pound. Can Ritchie escape?
Burton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Burton 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.
Burton landing with strikes.
Good control from Burton.#T3#
Burton lands a shot to the head.
Ritchie grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Burton 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.
Ritchie is trapped and Burton is scoring with shots to the head and body. #T4#
Burton loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Ritchie hold on?
Burton is landing with strikes from the back.
Ritchie is covering up but some of the strikes from Burton are getting through and doing damage.
Burton has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Ritchie.
Burton is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Burton gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Burton gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Burton apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Ritchie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Burton seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD#
Burton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burton controlling from the top position.
Burton connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micheal Burton dominated that round.
That's time! Burton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Burton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Burton connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ritchie's face.
The referee calls for Burton to work.
Burton pressing his opponent against the cage.
Burton is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burton stalls. #T1#
Burton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ritchie's efforts to push away.
Burton is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Micheal Burton.#TD#
Burton dives in and scores a takedown into Ritchie's guard.
Burton cracks Ritchie with a solid left hand.
Burton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ritchie is breathing heavily.#T2#
Burton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Burton works over Ritchie with some ground and pound from guard.
Burton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ritchie wants to hit a switch here but Burton passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ritchie there!
Burton landing strikes from the mount.#T3#
Burton lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Burton landing strikes from the mount and Ritchie is in trouble!
Burton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Burton raining down hammerfists from mount.
Burton 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.
Burton scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Burton with the ground and pound from mount.
Burton controlling from mount.
Burton landing strikes from the mount.#T4#
Ritchie taking shots to the head.
Burton is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Burton is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Burton content just to control the position here.
Micheal Burton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee warns Ritchie that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burton fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micheal Burton dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Burton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ritchie, pushing him back against the cage.
Ritchie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Ritchie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Burton shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ritchie napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ritchie taking a bit of punishment here - Burton scoring with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ritchie can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ritchie is looking for a sweep.
Ritchie takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Burton scoring with punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burton grinds an elbow into Ritchie's temple.
Burton landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ritchie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ritchie takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T1#
Burton connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ritchie some visible discomfort.
Burton takes a little break here. Ritchie wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ritchie is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ritchie taking a bit of punishment here - Burton scoring with strikes.
Burton cracks Ritchie with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Burton scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ritchie is trying to escape the position but Burton is controlling the position.
Burton scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ritchie to see if he's OK.
Check out the look on Burton's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T2#
Burton working the ground and pound from side control.
Ritchie takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ritchie takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Burton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ritchie can do to turn this around?
Check out the look on Burton's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Burton looks up at the clock and then as Ritchie takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Burton smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ritchie on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Burton is staying tight to Ritchie's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Burton working the ground and pound from side control.
Burton cracks Ritchie with a big right hand but Ritchie just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ritchie takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T3#
Ritchie seems a little lost for a moment, as Burton dominates the positioning.
Burton is chipping away with strikes.
Burton cracks Ritchie with a big elbow.
Burton working the ground and pound.
Ritchie is working to avoid the ground and pound but Burton connects with a decent elbow. #SU#
Burton decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Ritchie's coach down at Kung Fu Fighting Club ($80 entry fee) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ritchie's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD#
Burton closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ritchie quickly recovers to half guard.
Ritchie tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Burton manages to move to mount!
Burton cracks Ritchie with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
JJ Ritchie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Burton breaks from Ritchie's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Burton controlling his opponent.
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!
Burton moves to take his opponent's back.
Burton controlling from the back.
Ritchie trying to get back to his feet but Burton is in full control for now.
Micheal Burton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ritchie is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
And that's the end of the fight!
Micheal Burton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Burton, 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micheal Burton!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Ritchie misses with a head kick.
It looked like Morse wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Ritchie moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Morse has hold of one of Ritchie's legs. Ritchie is fighting the takedown attempt but Morse gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Morse is working Ritchie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Morse thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morse postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SU#
Morse gets to his feet. Ritchie looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Ritchie shoots in and bounces Morse off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Morse has his feet on Ritchie's thighs here. He's pushed Ritchie 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! Ritchie screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Josh Morse!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 30, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Ritchie closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mann did well to prevent Ritchie getting side control.
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. Ritchie connects with a nice short shot to Mann's temple.
Ritchie tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Mann.
Mann works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mann pulls Ritchie in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mann looking for a sweep. Not yet Mann, not yet.
Mann has control of Ritchie's left arm, preventing Ritchie from doing any damage.
Ritchie looking to sit in guard and control but Mann gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ritchie trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ritchie can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mann is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ritchie wants to stand and escape but Mann is having none of it.
Mann postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mann's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mann with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ritchie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ritchie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ritchie wants to sweep here but Mann controlling him for the moment.
Mann landing some decent shots from guard.
Mann really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mann postures up and lands a big shot to Ritchie's brow.
Mann will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mann looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mann 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.
Mann stops Ritchie from standing up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mann is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A jab from Ritchie finds it's way through Mann's defenses. #T2#
Ritchie keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ritchie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ritchie digs a good body shot into Mann's ribs.
Ritchie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Ritchie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Mann makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Ritchie looks winded!
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!
Ritchie scores with a jab to the head.
Mann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Ritchie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mann lands a nice looking body shot.
Mann throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3##CL#
Mann fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ritchie, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Ritchie breaks the clinch.
Mann keeps Ritchie at a distance using the push kick.
Ritchie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ritchie wants to clinch up but Mann keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Ritchie is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mann's half guard.#ES#
Mann has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ritchie is on him like a limpet, forcing Mann back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mann as Ritchie tries to tie him up. #TD2#
Ritchie gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mann regains guard.
#ES#
Mann pushes Ritchie off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Mann closes the distance and clinches.
Ritchie misses with a punch on the inside.
Ritchie tries to circle away but Mann has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Mann jumps guard and drags Ritchie to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mann manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ritchie manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Mann thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mann content to stall in guard here.
Mann keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ritchie's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hilton Mann 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#
Ritchie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ritchie wants to clinch up but Mann keeps it at a distance.
Mann misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ritchie misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
Ritchie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ritchie showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Mann has one foot on Ritchie's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Mann moves into range and clinches up with Ritchie.
Mann jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ritchie walks away with a smile on his face. Mann gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ritchie throws a head kick but Mann moves out of range.
Ritchie is breathing heavily.
Mann looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ritchie tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Mann has his takedown stuffed
and Ritchie counters with a flying knee that drops Mann! Ritchie dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). JJ Ritchie!
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