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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2017 |
#R1#
A jab from Jones misses.
Herrera takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CUT2#
It looks like Sean Herrera has been cut.
Jones cracks Herrera with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Herrera falls to his knees and Jones doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barry Jones!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Herrera takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT2#
It looks like Sean Herrera has been cut.
Palmer cracks Herrera with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Herrera falls to his knees and Palmer doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kabyn Palmer!
Kabyn Palmer took some time post fight to say the following; 'i love cows'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Shlemenko misses with a head kick.
Shlemenko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shlemenko throws a head kick but Herrera moves out of range.
Herrera seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Herrera avoids the head kick by Shlemenko.
Herrera checks a low kick from Shlemenko.
It looked like Herrera was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shlemenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shlemenko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Alex Shlemenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Herrera avoids a punch combination nicely.
Herrera seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Shlemenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herrera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Herrera really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shlemenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Herrera tries to counter with a takedown but Shlemenko is quick to defend against it.
Shlemenko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A head kick misses from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Herrera avoids the head kick by Shlemenko.
#T1#
Shlemenko throws a lazy body kick
and Herrera counters with a three punch combo that has Shlemenko backing up. Shlemenko nods at Herrera to acknowledge the strikes.
Shlemenko throws a head kick that misses.
Herrera throws a big counter combination but Shlemenko scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shlemenko looks winded!
Shlemenko throws a head kick that misses
and Herrera counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Shlemenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Herrera tries to counter with a takedown but Shlemenko is quick to defend against it.
Herrera slips a jab and a cross from Shlemenko.
A head kick misses from Shlemenko.
Nice takedown defense from Shlemenko. No joy for Herrera on that attempt.
No joy there for Herrera, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shlemenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Herrera.
Herrera seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shlemenko throws a sloppy head kick and Herrera moves out of range easily.
Herrera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shlemenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A low kick from Shlemenko misses #TD#
and Herrera counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Herrera gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T2#
Herrera misses with a wild combination.
Shlemenko misses with the body kick
and Herrera counters with a left and a right that stings Shlemenko.
Shlemenko throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Herrera counters with a single leg into guard. Shlemenko didn't expect that. #SUB#
Herrera is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Herrera thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Herrera landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Herrera accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #ES2#
Shlemenko manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Herrera blocks a head kick by Shlemenko.
As Shlemenko tries to get set, Herrera tries to push him back and clinch up but Shlemenko manages to avoid the attempt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Shlemenko.
Shlemenko is looking to score with low kicks.
Shlemenko throws a leg kick but Herrera sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shlemenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shlemenko throws a right and a left that Herrera avoids nicely.
A head kick misses from Shlemenko. #T4#
Herrera shoots for a double leg takedown but Shlemenko sprawls well. He's pushed Herrera's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Herrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shlemenko misses with a wild combination.
Shlemenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Herrera.
Herrera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shlemenko throws a right and a left that Herrera avoids nicely.
Shlemenko throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Herrera counters with a single leg into guard. Shlemenko didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shlemenko keeping moving, preventing Herrera from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Shlemenko scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Shlemenko 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#
Shlemenko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Herrera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shlemenko lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Shlemenko wants to slow Herrera down by chopping away at his legs.
Shlemenko throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Herrera's head.
Herrera moves out of range as Shlemenko throws a body kick.
Herrera throws a big counter combination but Shlemenko scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herrera moves out of range of the body kick.
Herrera shoots in and drives through. Shlemenko sprawls well.
Shlemenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shlemenko is breathing heavily.
Shlemenko throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Herrera counters with a takedown into side control.
Shlemenko is looking to get back to his feet here but Herrera is keeping cool and he's managed to take Shlemenko's back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Shlemenko is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Herrera looking for the choke from the back.
Herrera throwing sloppy strikes.
Shlemenko is trying to get back to his feet but Herrera has full control of the position and if anything, Shlemenko has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T2##SUB#
Herrera looking for the choke from the back.
Shlemenko wants to get back to his feet.
Herrera will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shlemenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3##SUB#
Herrera looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Shlemenko is controlling Herrera 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Herrera is trying to keep Shlemenko in close.
Shlemenko wants to get up but he can't break Herrera's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shlemenko postures up.
Sean Herrera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Herrera seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Herrera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Herrera has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A lazy body kick from Shlemenko #TD#
and Herrera decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shlemenko's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Shlemenko manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Shlemenko tries to pull guard but Herrera holds him up against the cage and eventually Shlemenko drops back down to his feet.
Shlemenko lands a shoulder strike.
Herrera jumps guard but Shlemenko stands there with Herrera around his waist. Herrera gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Shlemenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A slapping body kick lands there for Shlemenko.
A head kick misses from Shlemenko.
Sean Herrera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shlemenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Herrera tries to counter with a takedown but Shlemenko is quick to defend against it.
Shlemenko looks to land a combination. Herrera sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Shlemenko thumps Herrera with a low kick.
Herrera takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Shlemenko stalks Herrera and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Herrera's face. Herrera staggers backwards, shaken.
Shlemenko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shlemenko is looking to score with low kicks.
A head kick misses from Shlemenko.
Herrera drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shlemenko sprawls and moves away.
Shlemenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shlemenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Herrera tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shlemenko manages to circle out of the way.#T1#
Shlemenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Shlemenko looks to move away, Herrera throws a big counter combo but Shlemenko just gets out of the way.
Herrera avoids a punch combination nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Herrera.
Danga de danga de dang - Shlemenko scores with a four punch combination!
Herrera shoots in looking for a takedown. Shlemenko tries to sprawl out of it but Herrera keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shlemenko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Shlemenko checks a low kick from Herrera.
As Herrera backs off Shlemenko throws a huge counter combo but Herrera manages to avoid it all.
Shlemenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Herrera is looking to counter the offense by Shlemenko and move into the clinch.
Herrera checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shlemenko throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Shlemenko throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Herrera counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Herrera throwing strikes from guard but Shlemenko blocks nicely.
Herrera wants to control from the top but Shlemenko keeps moving.
Herrera prevents Shlemenko from getting back to his feet.
Herrera wants to control from the top but Shlemenko keeps moving. #SU#
Shlemenko is working an open guard so Herrera takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T3#
Shlemenko throws a leg kick #TD#
and Herrera counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Herrera.
Shlemenko is looking to stand up but Herrera isn't so interested in that idea.
Herrera working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Herrera postures up in Shlemenko's guard and throws a big left but Shlemenko blocks it.
Herrera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Herrera with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Herrera postures up in Shlemenko's guard and throws a big left but Shlemenko blocks it.
Herrera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shlemenko misses with a two punch combination.
As Shlemenko tries to get set, Herrera tries to push him back and clinch up but Shlemenko manages to avoid the attempt.
Shlemenko throws a sloppy head kick and Herrera moves out of range easily.
Herrera blocks a head kick by Shlemenko.
The fight stays on the outside here - Herrera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Herrera tries to clinch but Shlemenko is having none of it.
Shlemenko lets loose with a powerful body kick. Herrera will feel that in the morning.
Sean Herrera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alex Shlemenko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Herrera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shlemenko sprawls well. Shlemenko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Herrera gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Shlemenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shlemenko winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Shlemenko!
Alex Shlemenko made sure to mention his sponsor, Pit bull development in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2017 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD#
Herrera throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rua tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Herrera is in Rua's guard.#SUB2#
Rua looking for a triangle here. Herrera is fighting it but it looks tight! Rua pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Herrera is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Diego Rua!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Tyler fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Herrera to the ground. Tyler is now in Herrera's guard.
Tyler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tyler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tyler with a nice head shot there.#ROC2#
Herrera is rocked!
Tyler is pushing down on Herrera's leg trying to pass to half guard. Herrera is fighting to maintain full guard but Tyler has managed to sneak the leg through.
Oh Herrera is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tyler perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Herrera knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tyler on the ground.
Tyler lands a big elbow - Herrera 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 Tyler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Tyler!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Jenkins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Herrera's waist but Herrera gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jenkins off to one side.
Herrera throws a big counter combination but Jenkins scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The crowd cheers as Jenkins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Herrera doesn't seem phased though.
Herrera dives in for a single leg takedown but Jenkins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Jenkins moves into the clinch.
Herrera prevents a takedown attempt there.
Herrera leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins looking for a takedown.
Sean Herrera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Jenkins.
Herrera goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jenkins prevents it.
Jenkins creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1##TD2#
Jenkins pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jenkins holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Jenkins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Herrera is aware though and is defending well.
Herrera throws an elbow that misses. Jenkins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Herrera's guard. Nice move by Jenkins!#REVB#
Jenkins advances position into side control!
Herrera is looking to regain half guard here but Jenkins keeps moving and retains side control.
Herrera wants to get back to his feet but Jenkins drags him back down.
Herrera is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Herrera really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jenkins gets to mount! Herrera was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #SUB2#
Jenkins looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Jenkins controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jenkins lands a big elbow.
Herrera working to try and regain half guard.
Jenkins looking to finish Herrera with some ground and pound. This is bad for Herrera!
Herrera is looking to improve his position but Jenkins isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jenkins looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Herrera tries to hold on but Jenkins postures up.
Herrera is trying to escape the mount.
Jenkins controlling from mount.
Herrera tries to hold on but Jenkins pushes him away.
Jenkins takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Jenkins jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Herrera manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Herrera tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
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.
Herrera tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Herrera is looking to improve his position but Jenkins isn't that keen on the idea.
Jenkins content just to control the position here.
The referee warns Herrera that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jenkins controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Jenkins dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Herrera throws a head kick that misses.
Jenkins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Herrera counters with a series of strikes. Jenkins will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
Jenkins has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Jenkins gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Herrera is trying to control but can't.
Herrera tries to roll over but Jenkins keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herrera is looking to control Jenkins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Herrera avoid being mounted?#T1#
Herrera is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jenkins in particular looking to stall.
Jenkins's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jenkins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Herrera with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Herrera is controlling Jenkins's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Herrera trying to hold on to Jenkins's head to control him but Jenkins postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Jenkins as Herrera shoots in.
Jenkins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Herrera counters with a stiff right hand.
Herrera slaps away a takedown attempt from Jenkins, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sean Herrera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3##TD#
Herrera drives through with a takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jenkins holds on and takes a little breather.
Herrera preventing the sweep. #T4#
Jenkins has control of Herrera's left arm, preventing Herrera from doing any damage.
Sam Jenkins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jenkins is continuing to stall.
Jenkins is trying to control the position but Herrera postures up.
Jenkins managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sean Herrera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Jenkins.
Jenkins is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Herrera has his feet on Jenkins's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
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 Sean Herrera will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Jenkins drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Herrera controls Jenkins momentarily but Jenkins frees himself.
Jenkins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Herrera trying to keep a closed guard but Jenkins is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Herrera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Herrera wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Jenkins is now in half guard.
Herrera trying to control but Jenkins postures up.
Nice strikes from Jenkins there.
Jenkins controlling the action here.
Jenkins seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jenkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jenkins lands a nice short elbow.
Herrera wants to get back to full guard.
Jenkins content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Jenkins is nestled in close to Herrera, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jenkins is nestled in close to Herrera, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jenkins perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Herrera trying to control here.
Jenkins moves into full mount! Herrera won't be happy about that!
Jenkins controlling from mount.
Herrera tries to lock up and control but Jenkins gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Herrera can't escape the position.
Herrera is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Herrera is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jenkins working the ground and pound effectively.
Jenkins raining down shots from the mount!
Jenkins with a couple of short strikes.#ROC2#
Herrera is rocked!#SUB2#
Jenkins has hold of Herrera's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Herrera manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Oh Herrera is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jenkins lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
A big strike lands for Jenkins! That's really hurt Herrera and he's turned his back - Jenkins keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Jenkins jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Jenkins!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 19, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Jr shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Herrera manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Herrera wants to get back to his feet but Jr passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Herrera has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jr is working away from the top position though.
Herrera pushes Jr off looking to stand but Jr dives back in and keeps control.
Jr slips a nice elbow through Herrera's hands, connecting with Herrera's forehead.
Herrera wants to get back to full guard.
Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jr trying to mount his opponent but Herrera defends it. #SUB2#
Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Herrera sees it coming and defends easily.
Herrera gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herrera keeping moving, preventing Jr from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Herrera is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Herrera drops back looking for a leg! Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jr manages to kick Herrera off! Herrera jumps back into Jr's guard. #T1#
Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jr has his hands on Herrera's head, controlling the position.
Herrera is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jr controlling the position.#ES2#
Jr pushes Herrera off and scrambles back to his feet.
Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Some wild striking there from Jr.
Herrera tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jr manages to circle out of the way.#T3#
Herrera shoots in for a takedown but Jr shows good takedown defense.
Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Herrera seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Herrera gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jr throws a one two combo.
#TD2#
Jr feints and as Herrera raises his hands in defense, Jr changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Herrera is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Jr presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Jr manages to break the clinch.
Jr throws a hook but Herrera avoids it easily.
Herrera seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4#
Herrera blocks the body kick.
Herrera moves out of range of the body kick.
Jr should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD2#
Jr gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Herrera throws Jr to one side and escapes!
Jr throws a push kick but Herrera slaps the foot to one side.
Herrera attempts a counter takedown but Jr avoids it well and moves away.
Jr throws a leg kick
and Herrera counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Herrera appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Herrera slips under a jab.
Herrera is looking for a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
AceKiLLah Jr 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#
Jr throws a leg kick
and Herrera counters with a one-two to the body. #TD2#
Jr gets a double leg takedown into Herrera's guard.
Herrera lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Herrera is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herrera scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Herrera working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jr can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jr looking to control but Herrera passes into half guard.
Herrera prevents Jr from standing back up.
Jr wants to control but Herrera is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Herrera is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Herrera not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Herrera is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jr preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Herrera looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Jr looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Herrera really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jr throws out a leg kick but Herrera moves out of range and Jr only half commits.
Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Herrera's head.#TD2#
Jr bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Herrera bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jr.
Herrera attempts a counter takedown but Jr avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Herrera fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jr, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A hook to the body from Jr.
#BC2#
Jr manages to break the clinch.
Herrera shoots in for a takedown but Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Herrera backs off Jr throws a huge counter combo but Herrera manages to avoid it all.
Jr throws a right hand that Herrera ducks under and follows up with a left that Herrera also avoids with ease.
Herrera half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jr is breathing heavily.
Jr wants to land a leg kick but Herrera is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Herrera dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A combination from Jr does no damage.
Herrera blocks a head kick by Jr.
As Jr looks to move away, Herrera throws a big counter combo but Jr just gets out of the way.
Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Herrera counters with a three punch combo that has Jr backing up. Jr nods at Herrera to acknowledge the strikes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Herrera, which made it look bad.
Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jr throws a leg kick but Herrera checks it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Herrera is defended easily by Jr.#T1#
Jr misses with a wild combination.
Jr misses with a hook
and Herrera counters with a series of strikes. Jr will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jr lands a jab-cross combination.
Jr throws a jab when Herrera was well out of range.
Jr throws a shot to the body.
Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Herrera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Herrera closes the distance and clinches up with Jr, looking for a takedown. Herrera pushes Jr against the cage but Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jr misses with a double jab.
#CL2#
Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Herrera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Herrera tries to pull guard but Jr won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Herrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jr tries to break the clinch but Herrera is controlling the position.
Jr is trying to break the clinch but Herrera is controlling him.#T3#
Jr is struggling to control the position.
Herrera prevents Jr from breaking the clinch.
Herrera has Jr pressed against the cage.
Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Herrera has him pressed against the cage.
Jr wants to break free but Herrera has control.
Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#BC#
Herrera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jr slaps away a takedown attempt from Herrera, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jr misses with a hook. Herrera ducked under it nicely.
Herrera appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.#TD2#
Jr looking to score a takedown here. Herrera is defending well but Jr drives through and ends up in Herrera's guard.#ES#
Herrera manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Herrera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jr throws out the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
AceKiLLah Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jr has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... AceKiLLah Jr!
AceKiLLah Jr decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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