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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Bailey shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bailey tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Kirkland keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirkland has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kirkland might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bailey is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#T1#
Kirkland holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Bailey is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bailey misses with a wild combination.
#TD2#
Bailey shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bailey was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kirkland manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bailey is trying to stand up here but Kirkland is controlling him well.
Kirkland lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bailey is trying to escape back to his feet but Kirkland uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#SUB#
Kirkland swings around for an armbar but Bailey sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kirkland's guard.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bailey trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kirkland's guard.
Kirkland controlling the position.
Kirkland tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kirkland has his hands on Bailey's head, controlling the position.
Bailey is looking to stand up but Kirkland won't let him. #SUB#
Bailey is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Kirkland has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bailey is looking to defend but Kirkland has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bailey! Kirkland pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bailey taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Stuart Kirkland!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Lobo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lobo postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kirkland has control of Lobo's left arm, preventing Lobo from doing any damage.
Lobo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lobo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kirkland has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kirkland knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lobo on the ground.
Lobo passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobo trying to control the pace. #T1#
Lobo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lobo not doing much here.
Lobo seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Kirkland is trying is best to control the position here.
Lobo controlling the pace.
Kirkland tries to roll over but Lobo keeps him under control.
Lobo is pressing down on Kirkland's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kirkland is holding on for now.
Lobo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lobo tries to stand and escape but Kirkland is controlling the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lobo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kirkland is controlling Lobo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kirkland taking some punishment here, with Lobo in his half guard. #SUB2#
Lobo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kirkland has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lobo is working away from the top position though.
Kirkland keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kirkland might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lobo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kirkland's head.
Lobo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Lobo is trying to control. Kirkland wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kirkland trying to hold on to Lobo's head to control him but Lobo postures up.
Kirkland is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lobo is trying to control the action in half guard but Kirkland is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kirkland wants to control but Lobo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lobo throwing shots but Kirkland is blocking nicely.
Kirkland could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lobo stalling. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Lobo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kirkland was covering up waiting for the punch and Lobo finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T4#
Kirkland is adopting a defensive guard.
Lobo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lobo is fighting to break Kirkland's control of his arms but Kirkland is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lobo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kirkland working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Lobo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kirkland fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lobo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#TD2#
Lobo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kirkland manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kirkland working a defensive guard here.
Lobo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lobo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kirkland is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobo advances to half guard.
Lobo is looking to advance position but Kirkland won't allow it.
Lobo tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T1#
Kirkland trying to hold on to Lobo's head to control him but Lobo postures up.
#SUB2#
Lobo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lobo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Lobo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Kirkland actively working from the bottom here.
Kirkland is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lobo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kirkland is staying active underneath Lobo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lobo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kirkland holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lobo thows a huge punch but Kirkland dodges it nicely.
Lobo wants to free his trapped foot but Kirkland is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kirkland trying to hold on to Lobo's head to control him but Lobo postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lobo trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kirkland misses with a takedown attempt
and Lobo counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Kirkland fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lobo avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stuart Kirkland. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Lobo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lobo is thwarting Kirkland's attempts to control the position.
Lobo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kirkland knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jason Lobo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kirkland wants to control but Lobo is keeping busy.
#T4#
Kirkland blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lobo.
Kirkland trying to hold on to Lobo's head to control him but Lobo postures up.
Lobo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kirkland has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lobo is working away from the top position though.
Kirkland missing with punches from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lobo is keen to just control but Kirkland is a slippery customer.
Lobo wants to stand up but Kirkland has a hold of him and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Lobo shoots in and gets a takedown into Kirkland's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Lobo 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Kirkland looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lobo is fending him off so far but Kirkland persists. Nope, Lobo circles away and we're back to standing.
Kirkland shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lobo but Lobo pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Lobo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lobo wants to free his trapped foot but Kirkland is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lobo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kirkland does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lobo trying to mount his opponent but Kirkland defends it.
Kirkland is looking to control Lobo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kirkland avoid being mounted?#T1#
Lobo is looking to take a break and control but Kirkland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lobo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kirkland sees it coming and defends easily.
Lobo wants to stand up but Kirkland is controlling the position.
Lobo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kirkland tries to get to full guard but Lobo has control of the leg. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kirkland trying to hold on to Lobo's head to control him but Lobo postures up.
Kirkland makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kirkland.
Lobo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kirkland is proving hard to escape from.
Kirkland seems keen to control Lobo's posture.
Kirkland's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Kirkland tries to keep at a distance but Lobo has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Lobo jumps guard.
#T3#
Kirkland won't allow Lobo to get back to his feet.
Kirkland with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lobo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kirkland is one step ahead there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lobo holds on and takes a little breather.
Kirkland cracks Lobo with a solid left hand.
Lobo throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kirkland has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kirkland scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kirkland with a nice head shot there.
Lobo working a defensive guard here.
Kirkland is in close to Lobo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lobo 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.
Lobo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kirkland's guard. #REVB#
Lobo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lobo throwing strikes but missing.
Stuart Kirkland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jason Lobo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kirkland keeping moving, preventing Lobo from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Lobo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lobo 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Lobo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kirkland prevents Rekje from breaking the clinch.
Kirkland could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kirkland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rekje wants to break free but Kirkland has control.
#BC2#
Rekje breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Rekje darts in and clinches Kirkland up against the cage.
Rekje working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Kirkland drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirkland trying to control the position here.
Rekje loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Kirkland is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kirkland has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rekje wants to get up but he can't break Kirkland's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kirkland pulls Rekje in close to prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rekje accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kirkland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rekje is one step ahead there.
Kirkland is controlling Rekje's posture.
Rekje tries to stand but Kirkland is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL2#
Rekje moves into the clinch.
Rekje is trying to push Kirkland away but Kirkland has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rekje is trying to break free.#BC#
Kirkland breaks from the clinch.
Rekje misses with a head kick.
Kirkland avoids the head kick by Rekje.
#CL2#
Rekje drives through and clinches with Kirkland against the cage.
#TD2#
Rekje is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kirkland can't fight it off and eventually Rekje manages to take the fight to the floor. Kirkland looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kirkland wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Rekje trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirkland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rekje pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kirkland is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kirkland controlling Rekje's posture.
Rekje wanted to stand there but Kirkland had control of the position.
Kirkland seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kirkland is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rekje sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Rekje tries to sprawl but Kirkland drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Kirkland maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Rekje could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kirkland has cracked it and Rekje is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kirkland!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Stuart Kirkland!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Mendes drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kirkland trying to control the position.
Mendes lands a couple of elbows.
Mendes landing with the ground and pound.
Mendes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mendes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kirkland controls Mendes momentarily but Mendes frees himself.
Mendes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Kirkland is adopting a defensive guard.
Mendes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kirkland is keeping the position for now.
Kirkland not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mendes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Mendes shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T2#
Kirkland is looking to control Mendes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kirkland avoid being mounted?
Kirkland keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mendes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kirkland wants to control but Mendes is keeping busy.
Mendes controlling the pace.
Kirkland taking some punishment here, with Mendes in his half guard.
Kirkland keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3#
Mendes wants to take a breather but Kirkland is having none of it.
Kirkland is trying to control but can't.
Mendes controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Mendes has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kirkland keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Mendes is trying to control. Kirkland wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mendes sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kirkland trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Mendes feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mendes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kirkland is controlling Mendes's posture.
Mendes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kirkland trying to keep a closed guard but Mendes is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kirkland being controlled here, momentarily.
Kirkland looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phad Mendes 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##TD2#
Mendes shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kirkland manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mendes trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirkland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendes throwing strikes from guard but Kirkland blocks nicely.
Mendes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kirkland controls Mendes momentarily but Mendes frees himself.
Kirkland preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kirkland trying to keep a closed guard but Mendes is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kirkland is trying to keep Mendes in close.
Kirkland keeping moving, preventing Mendes from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Kirkland is trying to keep Mendes in close.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mendes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Mendes shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mendes thows a huge punch but Kirkland dodges it nicely.
Kirkland could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mendes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mendes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mendes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kirkland's head.
Mendes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mendes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kirkland does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Mendes working over Kirkland with some ground and pound. Kirkland looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kirkland is looking to improve his position.
Mendes is thwarting Kirkland's attempts to control the position.
Kirkland controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kirkland is pressing down on Mendes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mendes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mendes throwing strikes from guard but Kirkland blocks nicely. #T3#
Mendes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kirkland has Mendes pulled in close to control his posture.
Kirkland keeping moving, preventing Mendes from controlling successfully.
Mendes is breathing heavily.
Kirkland is trying to control the position but Mendes postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Phad Mendes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Mendes feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kirkland trying to keep a closed guard but Mendes is proving a slippery customer.
Mendes trying to control but Kirkland is working from the bottom.
Mendes throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Kirkland trying to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kirkland manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mendes manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phad Mendes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Mendes misses with a two punch combination.
Kirkland appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Mendes gets a double leg takedown into Kirkland's guard.
Kirkland pulls Mendes in close to prevent any damage.
Kirkland has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kirkland looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirkland pulls Mendes in close to prevent any damage.
Mendes tries to free his leg and advance position but Kirkland is retaining full guard.
Mendes sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Mendes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Mendes looking to score a takedown here. Kirkland is defending well but Mendes drives through and ends up in Kirkland's guard.
Mendes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kirkland utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kirkland is trying to keep Mendes in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mendes trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirkland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kirkland seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Mendes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Mendes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kirkland did well to prevent Mendes getting side control.
Ground and pound from Mendes.
Kirkland makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kirkland.
Kirkland looking to control.
Kirkland trying to control the position here.
Mendes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kirkland works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Kirkland trying to keep a closed guard but Mendes is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Kirkland escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mendes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mendes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mendes postures up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Mendes closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kirkland's guard.
Kirkland is trying to keep Mendes in close.
#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.#SUB#
Kirkland is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mendes defends well.
Mendes wants to control from the top but Kirkland keeps moving.
Kirkland is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mendes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kirkland controls Mendes momentarily but Mendes frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendes controls from within his opponent's guard.
Stuart Kirkland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phad Mendes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kirkland throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phad Mendes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mendes 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phad Mendes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Kirkland closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Parliament scores with a jab to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Stuart Kirkland has been cut.
Kirkland keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Parliament.#TD#
Kirkland dives in and scores a takedown into Parliament's guard.
Kirkland throws a big elbow that misses.
Kirkland throwing strikes from guard but Parliament blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kirkland accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kirkland connects with a couple of short punches.
Kirkland postures up in Parliament's guard and throws a big left but Parliament blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kirkland landing with the ground and pound.
Parliament is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Kirkland throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Parliament works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Parliament tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kirkland working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kirkland won't allow Parliament to sweep him here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Parliament can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kirkland throws a big right hand that misses.
Kirkland throwing strikes but missing.
Kirkland postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kirkland distracts Parliament with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kirkland throwing strikes but missing.
Kirkland missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kirkland in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Parliament feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kirklands jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice takedown defense from Parliament. No joy for Kirkland on that attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Parliament. No joy for Kirkland on that attempt.
Kirkland shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Parliament as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stuart Kirkland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parliament dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Kirkland shoots in for a takedown but Parliament shows good takedown defense.
Parliament connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kirkland. Kirkland circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Parliament ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kirkland moves away.
Parliament throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Parliament just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKirkland.
Parliament misses with a straight right.
Kirkland tries to clinch up
and Parliament counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#
Kirkland is rocked!
Parliament finds Kirkland's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Kirkland flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Parliament lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Kirkland will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Donald Jr Parliament!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Alexander swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kirkland.#CUT2#
It looks like Stuart Kirkland has been cut.#TD#
Kirkland shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Alexander napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Kirkland is trying to get an arm triangle but Alexander is defending well. #SUB#
Kirkland goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Alexander rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kirkland's guard! Nice work there by Alexander !
Alexander trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kirkland's guard.
Kirkland has his hands on Alexander 's head, controlling the position.
Kirkland has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kirkland.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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.
Alexander won't allow Kirkland to sweep him here.
Alexander wants to stand but Kirkland is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Alexander bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kirkland's head backwards.#TD#
Kirkland closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Alexander to the mat! Alexander manages to get full guard.
Kirkland throws a big elbow that misses.
Kirkland is working Alexander over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kirkland landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Kirkland throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kirkland postures up.
Kirkland makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kirkland throws an elbow that misses. Alexander uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kirkland's guard. Nice move by Alexander !#REVB#
Kirkland pulls Alexander in close to prevent any damage.
Kirkland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alexander is one step ahead there.
Kirkland could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T4#
Kirkland has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Alexander would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kirkland managing to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kirkland's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rashad Alexander will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Stuart Kirkland's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Alexander scores with a jab to the body.
Alexander takes a swing at Kirkland's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Kirkland fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alexander sprawls well initially but Kirkland persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Kirkland is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alexander doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kirkland. #SUB#
Kirkland is working for a kimura but Alexander is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kirkland is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Kirkland is working for a kimura but Alexander is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kirkland is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alexander is just riding it out for now. Kirkland eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kirkland thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Kirkland is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alexander is just riding it out for now. Kirkland eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Kirkland is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alexander doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kirkland. #T3#
Kirkland not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Kirkland is working for a kimura but Alexander is defending it quite comfortably.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Kirkland seems to be looking for submissions.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Alexander lands a jab to the head.
Alexander lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kirkland shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC2#
Kirkland is rocked!
Alexander lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Kirkland up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Alexander from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Kirkland's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rashad Alexander !
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