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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2017 |
#R1#
No luck for Sudo with that takedown attempt.
Sudo shoots for a takedown but Gero saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sudo shoots and misses
and Gero counters with a one-two to the body.
Gero has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sudo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Sudo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Sudo feints and as Gero raises his hands in defense, Sudo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sudo working some strikes from top position.
Sudo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sudo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gero looks winded!
Sudo is looking to work some ground and pound but Gero has wrist control.
Sudo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gero swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gero looking to control.
Sudo landing some decent shots from guard.
Sudo scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sudo passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1#
Sudo throws a strike aimed at the side of Gero's head but Gero avoids it well.
Gero takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sudo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sudo in side control lands a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gero takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#ROC#
Gero is rocked!
Sudo cracks Gero with a big elbow.
Gero is still in real trouble! Can Sudo finish him?
Gero takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sudo scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Gero is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Sudo can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Sudo!
A relieved looking Dan Sudo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Gero displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Colombo.
Colombo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gero but Gero pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Colombo closes the distance and clinches up with Gero, looking for a takedown. Colombo pushes Gero against the cage but Gero circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nathan Gero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alessandro Colombo.
Gero will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Colombo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Colombo fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Colombo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gero on his heels. He'll look to pass Gero's guard now, I'm sure.
Colombo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gero works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colombo trying to control but Gero is working from the bottom.
Gero is breathing heavily.
Colombo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Colombo trying to control but Gero is working from the bottom.
Colombo is working Gero over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Colombo is in close to Gero's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Colombo scoring with some ground and pound.
Colombo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Colombo content to stall in guard here.
Colombo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Colombo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Colombo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gero's head.
Colombo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Colombo landing some decent shots from guard.
Colombo scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC2#
Gero is rocked!#T2#
Colombo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Oh Gero is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Colombo is stalling in the full guard.
Colombo postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Gero covers up, he's hurt! Colombo keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Colombo and the ref steps in to end the fight! Colombo can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alessandro Colombo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Gero fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gero throws a head kick that misses.
Bowman checks a leg kick. #TD2#
Gero closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bowman did well to prevent Gero getting side control.
Gero looks winded!
Bowman is trying to get back to full guard.
Bowman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bowman gets back to full guard.
Bowman really is a fat lump.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Gero trying to control the position from guard on top but Bowman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gero preventing the sweep.
Bowman controlling Gero's posture.
Gero looking to sit in guard and control but Bowman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Gero is working an open guard so Bowman takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T2##TD#
Bowman gets a takedown into half guard.#SU#
Bowman escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Bowman shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gero napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gero taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Bowman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bowman working the head and body with strikes. #T3##SU#
Bowman decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gero to his feet. #TD#
Bowman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Bowman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gero sees it coming and defends easily.#SU#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bowman gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
We've been informed that Gero has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nathan Gero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Bowman dives in and scores a takedown into Gero's guard.
Gero trying to control the position.
#T4#
Bowman landing with the ground and pound.
Bowman landing with the ground and pound.
Bowman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bowman stands up over Gero, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bowman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bowman really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Bowman with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toney Bowman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Gero tries to sprawl but Bowman drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bowman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Bowman is trying to work for a kimura but Gero is defending well.
Bowman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bowman winds up and cracks Gero with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bowman lands a nice short elbow.
Bowman 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gero keeps working. #SUB#
Bowman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gero is breathing heavily.
Gero is trying to stand back up but Bowman is controlling him
Toney Bowman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Bowman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bowman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bowman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gero with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bowman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nice strikes from Bowman there.
Bowman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bowman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2#
Bowman is nestled in close to Gero, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Bowman seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Bowman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bowman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SU#
Bowman decides to stand and escape the position. #TD#
Bowman gets the takedown into side control. #T3#
The referee asks Bowman politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bowman prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gero is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Bowman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gero has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bowman is working Gero over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bowman scores with punches from side control. #SU#
Bowman decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gero to his feet. #TD#
Bowman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bowman lands in his opponent's guard.#T4#
Bowman 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.
Gero trying to keep a closed guard but Bowman is proving a slippery customer.
#SU#
Gero is working an open guard so Bowman takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Bowman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gero tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bowman is in Gero's guard.
Bowman passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toney Bowman dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Gero clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Gero.
Bowman unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC#
Bowman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Bowman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SU#
Bowman gets to his feet. Gero looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Bowman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gero manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SU#
Bowman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T1##TD#
Bowman dives in and scores a takedown into Gero's guard.#SU#
Bowman stands up from Gero's guard - Bowman perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nice sprawl there from Gero as Bowman shoots in.#TD#
Bowman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bowman lands in his opponent's guard.
Bowman working some strikes from top position.
Bowman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gero can do to turn this around?
Bowman trying to control the position from guard on top but Gero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Bowman is working Gero over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bowman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bowman cracks Gero with a solid left hand.
Bowman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bowman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gero controls Bowman momentarily but Bowman frees himself.
Bowman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Bowman scoring with punches to the head and body. #SU#
Bowman gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Bowman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gero tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bowman is in Gero's guard.
Bowman scoring with some ground and pound.
Bowman stands up over Gero, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SU#
Bowman gets to his feet. Gero looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Toney Bowman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Bowman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
Gero pushes Bowman off and gets back to his feet.
Gero fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bowman throws a big counter combination but Gero scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
Gero with a poor takedown
and Bowman counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gero shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Bowman counters by moving into the clinch.
Toney Bowman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Gero.#BC#
Bowman breaks the clinch.
Gero shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bowman as he avoids it easily.
No luck for Gero with that takedown attempt.
Nathan Gero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Toney Bowman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD#
Bowman dives in and scores a takedown into Gero's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toney Bowman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bowman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toney Bowman!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 06, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Gero decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gero looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Lynch tries to kick Gero off but Gero keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gero not doing much here.
Lynch slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gero looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#ES#
Lynch has his feet on Gero's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD2#
Gero feints and as Lynch raises his hands in defense, Gero changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lynch can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gero controls the pace.#SUB#
Gero got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lynch has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gero has managed to get both his arms back between Lynch's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Lynch trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Gero postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lynch is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gero, into his guard. #REVR#
Lynch throws a big elbow that misses.
Lynch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lynch engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SU#
Lynch stands and steps away. Gero gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lynch darts in looking for a takedown but Gero gets double underhooks and turns Lynch into the cage.
And Gero tries to counter it with a takedown but Lynch pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Lynch scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#TD#
Lynch drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lynch is looking to take a break and control but Gero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lynch landing strikes. #SUB#
Lynch is trying to get an arm triangle but Gero is defending well.
Lynch is looking to take a break and control but Gero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lynch will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lynch tries to score with some ground and pound. Gero controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Lynch misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB#
Lynch thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lynch looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gero is avoiding damage well.
Gero taking a bit of punishment here - Lynch scoring with strikes. #SUB#
Lynch is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gero has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gero is not content to let Lynch control the position.
Gero is looking to regain half guard here but Lynch keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gero is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lynch connects with a decent elbow.
Lynch creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gero sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Lynch is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Lynch tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lynch tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Lynch decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Lynch shoots in for a takedown but Gero shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Lynch dominated that round.
That's time! Lynch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lynch fails to land the takedown.
Gero keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lynch shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Lynch. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Lynch forces Gero back against the cage and clinches.
Lynch just leaning against Gero, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynch slowing the pace effectively.
Gero trying to land knees to the body.
Lynch manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#TD#
Lynch ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lynch no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gero is breathing heavily.#T1#
Lynch being controlled here, momentarily.
Lynch wants to stand and escape but Gero is having none of it. #SUB#
Gero got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lynch has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gero has managed to get both his arms back between Lynch's legs - danger averted.
Gero lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Lynch working for submissions but it's allowed Gero to get to half guard.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lynch tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Gero is trying to control the action in half guard but Lynch is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Troy Lynch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#ES#
Lynch pushes Gero off and gets back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Gero. No joy for Lynch on that attempt.
Gero tries to clinch up but Lynch circles away and keeps his distance.
Lynch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gero can do to turn this around?#TD#
Lynch throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gero was covering up waiting for the punch and Lynch finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T3#
Lynch postures up.
Lynch throwing strikes but missing.
Lynch is looking to work some ground and pound but Gero has wrist control.
Gero avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lynch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lynch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lynch throwing strikes from guard but Gero blocks nicely.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gero looking to control.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lynch really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gero on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lynch fails with a takedown attempt.
Lynch connects with a crisp jab. #TD#
Lynch shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gero manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Gero has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Lynch off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lynch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Lynch dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lynch shoots in and drives through. Gero sprawls well.#TD2#
Gero scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lynch tries to roll over but Gero keeps him under control.
Lynch wants to get back to his feet.
Lynch misses with some strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynch is looking to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Gero tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lynch knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lynch flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lynch misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gero fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lynch checks it well.
Lynch seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lynch dives in for a single leg takedown but Gero sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Lynch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lynch fails to land the takedown.
Gero is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lynch works over Gero's head and body with a nice combination.#TD2#
Gero gets a takedown into half guard.
Gero is looking to take a break and control but Lynch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lynch wants to get back to his feet.
#T3##ES#
Lynch has one foot on Gero's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Gero shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lynch is trying to stand back up but Gero is controlling him
Gero blocks the strikes from Lynch.
Gero trying to mount his opponent but Lynch defends it. #T4#
Gero wants to take a breather but Lynch is having none of it.
Gero prevents Lynch from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Gero looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lynch missing with punches from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nathan Gero.
Well Lynch has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Troy Lynch!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Alexander manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gero on his heels. He'll look to pass Gero's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
Gero wriggles free and stands up.
Gero looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Alexander really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
Alexander shoots in and bounces Gero off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gero controls Alexander momentarily but Alexander frees himself.
Gero looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alexander content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gero looking to control.
Gero being controlled here, momentarily.
Alexander has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Alexander lands a couple of digs.
Alexander in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alexander throws a big right hand that misses.
Gero looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Alexander will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gero keeping moving, preventing Alexander from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Alexander throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Alexander forces Gero back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Alexander works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Alexander distracts Gero with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Alexander working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alexander with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alexander throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alexander with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alexander postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Alexander postures up in Gero's guard and throws a big left but Gero blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
No luck for Alexander with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Alexander closes the distance and clinches.#T3##TD#
Alexander ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Alexander no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Alexander wants to sweep here but Gero controlling him for the moment.
Alexander has his hands on Gero's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexander trying to control the position.
Alexander is adopting a defensive guard.
Alexander looking to control.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Alexander has his hands on Gero's head, controlling the position.
Alexander is trying to keep Gero in close.
Alexander is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gero is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Alexander clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alexander has Gero pressed against the cage.
Gero prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frederic Alexander dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Alexander gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gero to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Alexander striking off his back but it's not causing Gero any problems.
Alexander looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gero is one step ahead there.
Alexander controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gero preventing the sweep.
Alexander is trying to control the position but Gero postures up.
Gero is breathing heavily.#T1##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Alexander looking to score a takedown here. Gero is defending well but Alexander drives through and ends up in Gero's guard.#SU#
Alexander decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gero, up you get! #TD#
Alexander throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gero tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Alexander is in Gero's guard.
Alexander postures up and lands a big shot to Gero's brow.
Alexander trying to control the position from guard on top but Gero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Alexander throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Frederic Alexander overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alexander is in close to Gero's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Alexander drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Alexander jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SU#
Alexander decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Alexander shoots in but Gero avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alexander shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gero sprawls well. Gero wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alexander gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Alexander closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gero circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frederic Alexander. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Alexander gets a takedown into half guard.
Gero trying to hold on to Alexander's head to control him but Alexander postures up.
Alexander slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Gero trying to control but Alexander postures up.
#SUB#
Alexander is working for a kimura but Gero is defending it quite comfortably.
Gero wants to control but Alexander is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frederic Alexander dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Alexander closes the distance and clinches up with Gero, looking for a takedown. Alexander pushes Gero against the cage but Gero circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gero stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Alexander closes the distance and clinches.
Alexander working Gero over with knees to the body.
Gero tries to circle away but Alexander has him pinned against the cage.
Alexander goes for a takedown attempt but Gero pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frederic Alexander. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Gero shoots in and bounces Alexander off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander is adopting a defensive guard.
Gero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Alexander throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Alexander is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Alexander trying to keep a closed guard but Gero is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Gero drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Alexander manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gero has Alexander in his guard.#REVR#
Alexander stops Gero from standing up. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SU#
Alexander gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Alexander misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Alexander fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gero sprawls well initially but Alexander persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gero tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Alexander manages to move to mount!
Alexander postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gero looks a forlorn figure.
#T3##SUB#
Alexander is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gero can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Gero tries to hold on but Alexander postures up.#SUB#
Alexander is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gero has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Alexander can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gero is looking to escape. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Alexander in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#SUB#
Gero defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Alexander.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alexander landing punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frederic Alexander showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alexander, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frederic Alexander!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 26, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Gero closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Hogan pulls guard successfully.
Hogan could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gero wants to control from the top but Hogan keeps moving. #ES#
Hogan pushes Gero off and gets back to his feet.
Gero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Gero takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Hogan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Hogan takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Hogan tightens his grip and picks Gero up, before dumping him to the ground. Gero manages to land in guard.
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!
Hogan throws a strike but Gero rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Hogan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gero drops back looking for a leg! Hogan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hogan manages to kick Gero off! Gero jumps back into Hogan's guard.
Gero scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Hogan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hogan looking to control but Gero passes into half guard.
Hogan is trying to get back to full guard.
Hogan misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Hogan tries to roll over but Gero keeps him under control.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hogan gets full guard.
Gero looks winded!
Gero slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hogan is trying to get back to half guard.
Hogan is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gero is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hogan is trying to reverse the position but instead Gero has taken his back - oops!
Gero biding his time, looking for the opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Hogan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hogan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gero controlling well, preventing Hogan from escaping the position.
Hogan trying to control the hands but Gero breaks the grip.
Hogan is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Gero is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hogan defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
We've been informed that Gero has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hogan is trying to stand back up.
Hogan rolls, trying to escape but Gero keeps control of the position.
#T4#
Hogan trying to control the action but Gero just sinks the hooks in.
Hogan tries to escape but Gero has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gero tries to keep control of the position but Hogan is staying busy.
Gero controlling well, preventing Hogan from escaping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gero has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hogan's body.
I really don't envy Hogan right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Gero dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hogan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gero throws a head kick that Hogan semi-blocks.
Hogan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gero manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lon Hogan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hogan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hogan misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Gero counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gero.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lon Hogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan working Gero over with knees to the body.
Gero is breathing heavily.
Hogan wants to take the fight to the mat but Gero manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hogan wants a takedown.
#TD#
Hogan successfully pulls guard.
#T1#
Gero won't allow Hogan to sweep him here.
Gero trying to control but Hogan is working from the bottom.
Gero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hogan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gero scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hogan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hogan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Gero is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hogan is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Hogan throws a strike but Gero rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Gero looking to sit in guard and control but Hogan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Gero working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hogan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hogan throws a big right hand that misses.
Hogan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gero looking for a sweep. Not yet Gero, not yet.
Hogan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hogan working some strikes from top position.
Gero avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Hogan distracts Gero with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hogan won't allow Gero to sweep him here.
Hogan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hogan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hogan throwing strikes from guard but Gero blocks nicely.
Gero not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Hogan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gero's half guard.
Gero manages to get to full guard.
#T4#
Gero controls Hogan momentarily but Hogan frees himself.
Hogan landing some decent shots from guard.
Gero is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hogan postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gero wants to stand and escape but Hogan is having none of it.
Gero preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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 Lon Hogan 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL#
Hogan has closed the distance and engaged Gero in a clinch.
Gero cracks Hogan with a nice body shot.#BC#
Hogan breaks the clinch.
Hogan looks for a takedown but Gero sprawls well.#CL2#
Gero rushes Hogan and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Hogan has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gero is trying to keep an underhook but Hogan manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Gero keeping hold of Hogan's head, controlling as best he can.
Gero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hogan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Gero trying to control here.
#SUB#
Hogan seems to be working for a kimura but Gero defends the submission attempt.
Gero is positioning himself well to prevent Hogan advancing to mount.
Hogan thows a huge punch but Gero dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Hogan is looking for a kimura but Gero is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hogan to get the leverage. #SUB#
Hogan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gero doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hogan. #SUB#
Hogan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gero defends it well. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gero gets back to full guard.
Gero is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gero wants to stand but Hogan is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Hogan forces Gero back against the cage and clinches.#T3##BC#
Hogan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hogan shoots in looking for a takedown but Gero manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hogan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gero counters with a body kick.
Hogan shoots in for a takedown but Gero shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lon Hogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gero goes for a double leg but Hogan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hogan continues to drive forward.#CL#
Hogan gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Hogan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Hogan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gero quickly recovers to half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Gero looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hogan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gero works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gero utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hogan throws a big right hand that misses.
Gero is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hogan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lon Hogan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hogan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lon Hogan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Gero rushes Lobov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lobov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gero after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Gero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gero tries to clinch but Lobov moves away
and Lobov counters with a series of strikes. Gero will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gero shoots for a double leg takedown but Lobov sprawls well. He's pushed Gero's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gero is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lobov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lobov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gero defends it nicely.
Lobov throws a head kick that misses.
Lobov misses with a takedown attempt - Gero sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nathan Gero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lenny Lobov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gero misses with a takedown attempt - Lobov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lobov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gero.
Lobov has his takedown stuffed
and Gero counters with a flying knee. Nice. #T1#
Lobov swats away the attempt to clinch by Gero.
Lobov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL#
Gero fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lobov, pushing him back against the cage.
Gero is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lobov is trying to drag Gero to the mat but Gero just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gero has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gero is breathing heavily.
Gero avoids a wild elbow strike from Lobov.
Gero looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gero is trying to break the clinch but Lobov has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Lobov breaks the clinch.
Gero tries for a takedown but Lobov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T2#
A low kick from Gero misses
and Lobov counters with a left and a right that stings Gero.
Gero tries for a takedown but Lobov circles away easily#CL2#
and Lobov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lobov tries to land knees in the clinch but Gero avoids the damage to the body. #TD2#
Lobov manages to pull guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lobov holds on and takes a little breather.
Lobov looking for a sweep. Not yet Lobov, not yet.
Lobov has control of Gero's left arm, preventing Gero from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Lobov is looking for a triangle but Gero pushes his legs off easily.
Lobov has his hands on Gero's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Gero stopping the sweep attempt from Lobov.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gero takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CL2#
Lobov forces Gero back against the cage and clinches.
Gero letting Lobov take a breather here.
A left hand lands to the body for Lobov.
#T4##BC2#
Lobov manages to break the clinch.
Lobov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gero as he jumps to the side.
Lobov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Lobov moves into the clinch successfully.
Gero misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Lobov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lobov leaves Gero with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Lobov rushes Gero and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lenny Lobov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Lobov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lobov throws a right hand that Gero ducks under and follows up with a left that Gero also avoids with ease.
Gero is looking for a counter combo.
Lobov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gero tries to clinch up but Lobov circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Lobov has closed the distance and engaged Gero in a clinch.
Lobov wants a takedown but no success here.
Nathan Gero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lenny Lobov.
Lobov jumps guard but Gero stands there with Lobov around his waist. Lobov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lobov jumps guard but Gero stands there with Lobov around his waist. Lobov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gero lands with a short shot to the head.
Lobov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gero has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gero misses with a punch to the body.
#T1##TD2#
Lobov jumps guard.
Lobov controlling the position.
Lobov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lobov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lobov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gero tries to roll over but Lobov keeps him under control.
Lobov is taking a breather. Gero says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2##SUB2#
Lobov is looking for a kimura but Gero is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lobov to get the leverage.
Lobov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gero won't allow Lobov to pass to mount.
Lobov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lobov wants to pass the guard but Gero is defending well.
Lobov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Gero missing with punches from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lobov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lobov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lobov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gero back to the cage. Lobov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#
It looks like Nathan Gero has been cut.
Gero fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lobov feints a jab promting Gero to slip. Lobov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gero slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#ROC2#
Gero is rocked!
Lobov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oh Gero is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Gero tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lobov swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Lobov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lobov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gero. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gero dodges the ground and pound from Lobov.
Gero is pushing Lobov's head away, looking to escape. Lobov manages to hold on to the position though.
Lobov working the ground and pound but Gero is defending the strikes.
An elbow from Lobov crashes against the mat.
Gero is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Lobov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gero, who protects the arm well.
Gero avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lobov.
Lenny Lobov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lobov lands some shots froms side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lenny Lobov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nathan Gero's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lobov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gero but Gero pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gero seems to have got his legs back now.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gero.
Gero tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lobov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gero displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lobov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lenny Lobov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lobov shoots in but Gero avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nathan Gero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lenny Lobov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Lobov dives in for a single leg takedown but Gero sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gero.
Lobov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Lobov moves into range and clinches up with Gero.
Lobov managing to block the knees to the body from Gero.
Gero jumps guard but Lobov stands there with Gero around his waist. Gero gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Lobov breaks from the clinch.
Lobov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gero pinned against the cage. Gero gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Lobov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gero circles away.#CL2#
Lobov closes the distance and clinches.
Lobov has Gero pressed against the cage.
Lobov tries for a takedown but Gero manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Lobov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gero forces his way into half guard.
Gero trying to control the pace. #ES2#
Lobov has one foot on Gero's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Lobov or perhaps it was just good defense by Gero, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Lobov moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Lobov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lenny Lobov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lobov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lobov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gero. #T4#
Lobov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gero sprawls well. Gero wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lobov gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Lobov forces Gero back against the cage and clinches.
Lobov goes for a takedown attempt but Gero pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Lobov rushes Gero and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lenny Lobov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lobov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lenny Lobov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 18, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Gero closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Sudo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gero is trying to keep an underhook but Sudo manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Gero is trying to get back to full guard.
Gero wants to control but Sudo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gero has hold of Sudo's hands but Sudo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sudo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gero is trying to control but can't.
Gero is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sudo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sudo's back!
Sudo just trying to survive but Gero is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Gero trying to control.
I really don't envy Sudo right now.
Sudo wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Gero keeps control of the position as Sudo tries to break free.
#T1#
Sudo keeps trying to improve his position.
Sudo wants to control his opponent's hands but Gero gets his hands free.
Sudo is trying to break free.
Sudo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gero avoiding Sudo 's attempts to control his hands.
Sudo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Gero working for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sudo is trying to break free.
#T2#
Gero not allowing Sudo to control his hands.
Sudo rolls, trying to escape but Gero keeps control of the position.
Sudo is still trying to improve position.
Sudo turns into Gero and is now in his guard.
Sudo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sudo working some strikes from top position.
Sudo throws an elbow that misses. Gero uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sudo's guard. Nice move by Gero!#REVR#
Sudo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gero postures up and lands a big shot to Sudo's brow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sudo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Gero is breathing heavily.#T3#
Sudo is looking to work some ground and pound but Gero has wrist control.
Sudo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sudo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sudo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sudo lands a couple of elbows.
Sudo with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sudo's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ROC2#
Gero is rocked!
Sudo trying to control the position from guard on top but Gero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oh Gero is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sudo scoring with some ground and pound.
Sudo is pushing down on Gero's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gero is fighting to maintain full guard but Sudo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sudo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sudo is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Gero is hurt! He's hurt bad - Sudo fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Gero from any more punishment! Congratulations to Sudo! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Sudo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Gero misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Curry or perhaps it was just good defense by Gero, which made it look bad. #TD#
Curry changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gero looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gero struggling a bit here.
Gero pushes Curry away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Curry gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gero is looking for a sweep.
Check out the look on Curry's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Curry is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gero will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Curry wants to control but Gero is keeping him busy.
Curry working the ground and pound.#T1#
Gero tries to buck Curry off but Curry is having none of it.
Curry with the ground and pound but Gero regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Gero is trying to stand back up but Curry is controlling him
#SUB2#
Gero looking for submissions off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Curry lands a nice short elbow.
Curry misses with a head shot. Gero uses the momentum to regain guard.
Gero wants to stand and escape but Curry is having none of it.
Gero keeping moving, preventing Curry from controlling successfully.
Curry would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Curry throws a big elbow that misses.
Curry postures up and lands a big shot to Gero's brow.
Gero wants to stand up but Curry is controlling him.
Curry looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Curry working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Curry sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Curry throws an elbow that misses. Gero uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Curry's guard. Nice move by Gero!#REVB#
Gero prevents Curry from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Gero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Curry has a closed guard, preventing Gero from standing up.
Gero trying to control the position from guard on top but Curry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Curry is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gero's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gero looks winded!#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Curry is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Curry moves into the clinch.#TD#
Curry jumps guard.
Gero showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Curry is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Curry is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gero is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bart Curry dominated that round.
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#
Gero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gero throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Curry holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The referee calls for Gero to work.
Gero taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Curry really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Curry taking a breather.
Gero landing knees to the head.
Curry is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gero to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gero tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Curry gets control of Gero's arms and successfully pulls guard. Curry will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Curry is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Curry 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##T1#
Curry slips a nice elbow through Gero's hands, connecting with Gero's forehead.
Gero desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Gero is breathing heavily.
Gero is looking for a sweep. Curry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gero is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Curry scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gero tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Curry is thwarting Gero's attempts to control the position.#SU#
Curry decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Curry.#T2#
Gero with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Curry counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gero trying to control from the bottom.
Curry takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Curry seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gero for as long as he can get away with.
Bart Curry overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Curry takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Curry is looking for a kimura here.
Curry sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Curry scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gero flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Curry controlling the action here.
Curry missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Curry seems to be working for a kimura but Gero defends the submission attempt.
Curry wants to stand but Gero has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Curry fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bart Curry. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Gero tries to keep at a distance but Curry has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gero being controlled against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curry controlling the action here for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bart Curry dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Curry tries to close the distance and clinch but Gero swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gero fails with a takedown attempt.
Curry stuffs the takedown.
Curry gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gero counters with a left and a right that stings Curry. #CL#
Curry has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gero being controlled against the cage.
Gero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Curry will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gero up against the cage.#T1#
Curry changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gero fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD2#
Gero darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gero moves nicely into side control. #SU2#
Gero stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T2##TD#
Curry throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gero tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Curry is in Gero's guard.
Curry is looking to stand up but Gero won't let him.
Curry trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Gero being controlled here, momentarily.
Curry trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Gero looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Curry looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Curry fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gero, pushing him back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Curry takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Gero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Curry goes for a double leg but Gero avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gero continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bart Curry. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Curry closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T4#
Curry is struggling to control the position.#TD#
Curry decides to pull guard.
Gero wants to stand and escape but instead Curry has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Gero keeping full guard, as Curry tries to pass.
Gero wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Curry lands a couple of elbows.
Nathan Gero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bart Curry is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Curry controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bart Curry showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Curry, 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bart Curry!
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