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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Bradford misses.
Jelcic tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bradford throws a nice looking combination but Jelcic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bradford throws a body shot but no joy.
Bradford throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bradford tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jelcic swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Jelcic closes the distance and pushes Bradford back into the cage.
Jelcic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bradford is looking for a takedown.
Bradford tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jelcic just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jelcic wants to take the fight to the mat but Bradford manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bradford really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradford gets underhooks to prevent Jelcic's takedown attempt.
Bradford wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Jelcic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Jelcic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bradford could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1#
Bradford has Jelcic pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jelcic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carroll Bradford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jelcic is pressed up against the cage. Bradford has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jelcic down to the mat. Jelcic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bradford or perhaps it was just good defense by Jelcic, which made it look bad.
Luka Jelcic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Jelcic closes the distance and pushes Bradford back into the cage.
Bradford has Jelcic pressed against the cage.
A short left from Jelcic.
Bradford goes for a takedown attempt but Jelcic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Jelcic closes the distance and clinches.#T2##BC2#
Jelcic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Jelcic closes the distance and pushes Bradford back into the cage.
Bradford wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jelcic has Bradford pressed against the cage, preventing Bradford from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jelcic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Jelcic manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Jelcic gets a clinch.
Bradford tries to pull guard but Jelcic holds him up against the cage and eventually Bradford drops back down to his feet.
Jelcic is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A frustrated look appears on Bradford's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bradford is looking for a takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jelcic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Bradford has Jelcic pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jelcic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jelcic lands an uppercut.
Jelcic avoiding damage.
Bradford looking for a takedown.
Bradford is breathing heavily.
Bradford manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bradford takes an elbow to the temple.
Jelcic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jelcic is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right from Jelcic. #T4#
Jelcic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jelcic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Carroll Bradford has been cut.
Bradford is trying to maintain a safe position but Jelcic gets an underhook and turns Bradford into the cage.
Bradford is trying to maintain a safe position but Jelcic gets an underhook and turns Bradford into the cage.
Bradford looking for a takedown.
Jelcic has Bradford pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bradford manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bradford gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jelcic.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bradford throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luka Jelcic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carroll Bradford's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Jelcic rushes Bradford and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jelcic leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bradford drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jelcic pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Jelcic darts in and clinches Bradford up against the cage.
A short right from Jelcic on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jelcic lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Jelcic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Jelcic clinches up against the cage.
Bradford drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jelcic pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bradford throws a series of punches but Jelcic avoids them all with ease. #T1##CL2#
Jelcic clinches.
Jelcic is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jelcic stops a takedown attempt from Bradford.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carroll Bradford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jelcic is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bradford is defending well.
Jelcic is pressed up against the cage. Bradford has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jelcic down to the mat. Jelcic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jelcic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jelcic throws a sloppy head kick and Bradford moves out of range easily. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bradford tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jelcic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bradford blocks it with crossed arms.
Jelcic is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bradford is defending well.#T2#
Jelcic pushes Bradford back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jelcic is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Bradford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bradford misses with the combination.
#TD#
Bradford bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jelcic wants to get back to his feet but Bradford is dominant here and he's now got Jelcic's back!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jelcic is trying to get back to his feet but Bradford has full control of the position and if anything, Jelcic has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Bradford missing with punches from the back. #SUB#
Bradford goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Jelcic escapes and is now in half guard on top. #T3##SUB2#
Jelcic seems to be looking for submissions.
Jelcic scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bradford throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
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. Jelcic connects with a nice short shot to Bradford's temple.
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. Jelcic connects with a nice short shot to Bradford's temple.
Jelcic slips a nice elbow through Bradford's hands, connecting with Bradford's forehead.#ROC2#
Bradford is rocked!
Jelcic is nestled in close to Bradford, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Oh Bradford is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jelcic lands a big elbow - Bradford is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Jelcic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luka Jelcic!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Akinfenwa keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Bradford closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Akinfenwa's guard.#SUB2#
Akinfenwa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bradford really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...#SUB2#
Akinfenwa has his foot on Bradford's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bradford works his way back into a safe position though.
Bradford chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Akinfenwa is looking for a triangle but Bradford pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Akinfenwa is looking to cinch up a triangle. Bradford throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Akinfenwa's body to avoid the submission. Akinfenwa has instead reached around Bradford's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Akinfenwa arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Idriss Akinfenwa!
Idriss Akinfenwa took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Bradford misses with a jab, cross combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Goro! But no joy.
Bradford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some wild striking there from Bradford.
#CL#
Bradford gets a clinch.
Goro blocks an elbow strike.
Bradford tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Goro avoids it.
Bradford drops down looking for an ankle pick but Goro pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bradford fails with an attempt to clinch.
Goro is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goro scores with a head kick. Bradford tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#
It looks like Carroll Bradford has been cut.
Bradford really is a fat lump.
Bradford thumps Goro with a low kick.
Bradford throws a series of punches but Goro avoids them all with ease.
Goro tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bradford throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
so Goro counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T1##ES#
Bradford has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Goro has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Bradford keeps control of Goro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Bradford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bradford looks to clinch
and Goro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Goro misses with a wild combination.
Bradford misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bradford stuffs the takedown attempt from Goro. Goro gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Bradford shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bradford showed some decent athleticism there.
Goro tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Bradford manages to move to mount!
#T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bradford landing strikes from the mount and Goro is in trouble!
Bradford lands a nice shot to the head. #SUB#
Bradford is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Goro has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Goro! #SUB#
Bradford is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goro defends well.
Bradford is breathing heavily.#ES#
Bradford has his feet on Goro's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T3#
Bradford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Goro drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bradford defends it well.
Goro slaps away a takedown attempt from Bradford, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Goro drives through and clinches with Bradford against the cage.
Goro throws an elbow but it misses.
Goro stops a takedown attempt from Bradford.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carroll Bradford. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Bradford works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Bradford prevents Goro from getting back to his feet.
Bradford throws an elbow that misses. Goro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bradford's guard. Nice move by Goro!#REVB##ES#
Bradford manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T4#
Goro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bradford avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Bradford pulls Goro into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bradford wants to stand up but Goro is controlling him.
Goro trying to control but Bradford is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Goro won't allow Bradford to sweep him here.
Bradford is wriggling around but Goro manages to pass to half guard.
Goro prevents Bradford from standing back up.
Goro scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carroll Bradford dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carroll Bradford's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Goro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Goro shoots in for a takedown but Bradford shows good takedown defense.
A punch combination from Bradford misses.
Bradford throws a right hand that Goro ducks under and follows up with a left that Goro also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Goro clinches up with Bradford and pushes him back against the cage.
Bradford just leaning against Goro, taking a breather. #BC#
Bradford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Goro pushes Bradford up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goro managing to block the knees to the body from Bradford.
Bradford is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Goro to keep the fight standing.
Bradford slows down the pace here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD#
Bradford has clasped his hands together around Goro's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Goro tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T1#
Bradford misses with a punch to the head.
Bradford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goro can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Goro defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bradford's arms.
Bradford lands a shot to the head.
Bradford 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.
Bradford lands shots from the back. #T2#
Goro tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Goro blocking the ground and pound.
Bradford is in the full mount, landing strikes. #SUB#
Bradford swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Goro is now in Bradford's guard. A big mistake from Bradford there, giving up the dominant position!
Goro stopping the sweep attempt from Bradford.
Goro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goro won't allow Bradford to sweep him here. #T3#
Bradford is looking to stand back up but Goro counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Bradford.
Bradford tries to kick Goro off in order to stand up. Goro Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SU2#
Goro has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Carroll Bradford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goro cracks Bradford with an open hand slap.
Carroll Bradford is winning the standup battle so far.
Goro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bradford but Bradford pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bradford seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Goro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4##CL#
Bradford pushes Goro up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Bradford works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Bradford throwing strikes from guard but Goro blocks nicely.
Bradford throwing strikes from guard but Goro blocks nicely.
Bradford really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Bradford throwing strikes but missing.
Bradford in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bradford throwing strikes but missing.
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 Carroll Bradford will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Carroll Bradford's cut.
That's time! Bradford's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bradford will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nanashi Goro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bradford shoots in for a takedown but Goro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bradford throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bradford stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bradford wants it to stay on the feet.
Bradford throws a series of punches but Goro avoids them all with ease.
Goro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bradford is fending him off so far but Goro persists. Nope, Bradford circles away and we're back to standing.
Bradford shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carroll Bradford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Goro wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Bradford as Goro shoots in.#CL2#
Goro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Goro wants a takedown.
Bradford holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bradford is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Goro is defending well for now.#BC2#
Goro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bradford throws a left and a right that both miss
and Goro counters with a nice uppercut.
Goro tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bradford defends well and Goro ends up having to push Bradford into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Bradford decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bradford looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bradford is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Goro tries to roll over but Bradford keeps him under control.#T2#
Bradford working over Goro with some ground and pound. Goro looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bradford landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Bradford is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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. Bradford connects with a nice short shot to Goro's temple.
Goro has hold of Bradford's hands but Bradford slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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!
Goro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Goro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bradford is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Bradford postures up.
Bradford chips away with some ground and pound.
Bradford keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Goro's head.
Bradford is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bradford working some strikes from top position.
Bradford lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Goro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bradford works over Goro with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
Bradford postures up.
Bradford connects with a couple of short punches.
Goro controls Bradford momentarily but Bradford frees himself. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice takedown defense from Bradford. No joy for Goro on that attempt.
A good leg kick by Bradford. #CL#
Bradford gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bradford controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goro goes for a takedown attempt but Bradford pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carroll Bradford showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bradford, 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carroll Bradford!
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