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Event:
ABW 109 Gonza - Toten
Date: Feb 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Medrano throws a lazy uppercut
and McDonald counters with a nice uppercut.
Medrano 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.
Medrano wants to clinch
letting McDonald counter with a right hand.
Medrano looks to clinch
and McDonald counters with a big right hand! Oh Medrano is in trouble here! McDonald follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trevor McDonald!
Trevor McDonald was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
ABW 102 Reign - Gonza
Date: Jan 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Medrano works Law's body with a nice hook.
Medrano fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Medrano misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Law keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Law 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.
Medrano wants to get back to his feet but Law passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Law with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Law is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Medrano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Law.
Law scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1##SU2#
Law stands up from half guard. #TD2#
Law shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Law showed some decent athleticism there.
Medrano is refusing to be controlled, as Law sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Medrano wants to get back to his feet.
Medrano looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Law is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Law lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Law is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Medrano is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Medrano is trying to control but can't.
Law with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Law wants to pass the guard but Medrano is defending well.
Law is thwarting Medrano's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Law.#TD#
Medrano gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Law makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Medrano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Law paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And Law tries to counter it with a takedown but Medrano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Medrano walks into a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Law shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Medrano sprawls well. Medrano wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Law gets slowly back to his feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Medrano scores with a four punch combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Law dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Medrano keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CL#
Medrano has closed the distance and engaged Law in a clinch.
Medrano is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Law pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Law wants the takedown. Medrano is fighting it off but Law persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Medrano's guard against the cage.
Medrano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Law on the ground.
Medrano wants to stand and escape but Law is having none of it.
Law stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Medrano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Medrano trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Medrano works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Medrano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Law stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Medrano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T1#
Law cracks Medrano with a solid left hand.
Law showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Law trying to control the position from guard on top but Medrano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Medrano works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Law closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Medrano has Law pressed against the cage.
#BC2#
Law breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Medrano lands a two punch combo.
#TD2#
Medrano gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Law sitting in guard here, content to control.
Law trying to control but Medrano is working from the bottom.
Law in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Law trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3##SUB#
Medrano looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Law has picked Medrano up and slammed him! Medrano can't keep hold of the triangle and Law manages to pass to side control!
Medrano taking punishment in the form of punches.
Law remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Law working the ground and pound but Medrano is defending the strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Medrano is not content to let Law control the position.
Medrano tries to bench press Law off him but Law keeps the position. #T4#
Law lands an elbow.
Medrano takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Medrano takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Law is looking to take a break and control but Medrano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Medrano could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Law showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Medrano throws a head kick but Law moves out of range.
Medrano ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Law takes one to the chin there.
Law misses with the combination.
Law has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Medrano clinches.
Medrano wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Law has him pressed against the cage.
Medrano wants to get back to striking at distance but Law won't allow it.
Law doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medrano throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Law manages to break the clinch.
Medrano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Law shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Law showed some decent athleticism there.
Medrano is refusing to be controlled, as Law sits in half guard. #T1#
Law uses his free foot to push down on Medrano's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Medrano.
Medrano avoids a series of strikes thrown by Law.
Law landing punches.
Law has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Medrano can't escape the position.
Law controlling from mount. #T2#
Law tries to control but Medrano wriggling away.
Law content just to control the position here.
Law trying to control but Medrano is having none of it.
Medrano working to try and regain half guard.
Law lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Damien Law has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Law landing punches.
Law connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#ROC2#
Medrano is rocked!
Law working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Oh Medrano is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Law postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Medrano bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Law and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien Law!
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Event:
Bledsoe
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Magnifico with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Medrano swings for the body but Magnifico moves out of range.
#CL#
Magnifico rushes Medrano and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Medrano is trying to push Magnifico away but Magnifico has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Magnifico pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Medrano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Medrano throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL#
and Magnifico counters by moving into the clinch.
Medrano is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#BC#
Magnifico's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Medrano throws a leg kick
enabling Magnifico to counter with a crisp jab.
Anthony Medrano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medrano misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Magnifico has closed the distance and engaged Medrano in a clinch.
Magnifico scores with a hook to the body.
Magnifico is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Medrano is keeping busy.#T1#
Medrano has had enough of the clinch but Magnifico keeps him there for the moment.
Medrano wants to get back to striking at distance but Magnifico won't allow it.
Magnifico lands a nice shot to the body.
Medrano tries to break the clinch but Magnifico is controlling the position.
Medrano has had enough of the clinch but Magnifico keeps him there for the moment.
Medrano wants to get back to striking at distance but Magnifico won't allow it.
#BC#
Magnifico breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magnifico seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL#
Magnifico has taken the fight to the clinch.
Magnifico is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A right hand to the body from Magnifico.
#T2#
Magnifico dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.#BC#
Magnifico manages to break the clinch.
Magnifico keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Medrano.
Medrano 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.
Medrano is looking to score with low kicks.
Magnifico went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Magnifico uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Medrano.
Magnifico is looking to counter with head kicks.
Magnifico avoids the head kick by Medrano.
Magnifico is looking for a counter combo.
Medrano keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Magnifico has Medrano pressed against the ropes, preventing Medrano from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Magnifico pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
A left lands for Medrano.
Medrano throws an ugly left hook that misses
#KD#
and Magnifico counters with a big 3 punch combo that drops Medrano on his ass! Medrano wobbles back to his feet half way through the count and though looking a bit dazed, the referee is going to allow the fight to continue!#ROC#
Medrano is rocked!#CL#
Magnifico closes the distance and clinches.
Medrano is still on wobbly legs! Can Magnifico finish him?
Medrano is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Magnifico is keeping busy.
Magnifico landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The referee is keeping an eye on Magnifico - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Magnifico lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Medrano.#BC#
Magnifico breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magnifico closes the distance and catches Medrano with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Medrano is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Medrano is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Medrano is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Magnifico takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Mark Magnifico!
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Event:
Everett
Date: Aug 26, 2017 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Medrano.
Lucien tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Medrano manages to circle out of the way.
Medrano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lucien was well out of range. Poor timing from Medrano.
Lucien uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Medrano.
Lucien seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Medrano swinging wildly here.
Lucien is looking to counter the offense by Medrano and move into the clinch.
Medrano tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lucien is able to avoid easily.
As Medrano tries to get set, Lucien tries to push him back and clinch up but Medrano manages to avoid the attempt.
Medrano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lucien seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Medrano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lucien sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lucien is looking to counter the offense by Medrano and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medrano looks to land a combination but Lucien avoids it well.
Medrano tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Medrano has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lucien lands an elbow that stopped Medrano in his tracks for a moment. #T1#
Lucien lands an elbow inside.
Lucien lands an elbow inside.
Lucien lands an elbow that stopped Medrano in his tracks for a moment.
Lucien comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lucien creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Medrano's defenses.
Medrano takes an elbow to the temple. #ROC#
Medrano is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Anthony Medrano has been cut.
Lucien creates a bit of space and fires a knee right up the middle, almost lifting Medrano off his feet and sending him crashing to the canvas! Medrano is trying to get back to his feet but his equilibrium is completely gone! The referee has called it off! This fight is over! Lucien is jumping up and down like a mad man, celebrating with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Brandon Lucien!
Brandon Lucien was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Plummer
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Medrano takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Weasley lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Medrano moves to clinch but Weasley breaks away
letting Weasley counter with a right hand.
Weasley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Medrano.
Weasley tries a head kick but it misses.
Medrano throws a sloppy head kick
and Weasley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#
Medrano is rocked!
Weasley has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Medrano is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Medrano throws a right hand that misses
and Weasley counters with a big uppercut that nearly lifts Medrano off his feet! Medrano crashes to the mat in all kinds of trouble! The referee starts the count but I'm not sure it's necessary - Medrano isn't going to make it! The count reaches 10 and this fight is all over! Weasley screams and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmmm spit, everywhere. Lovely.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Bon Weasley!
A relieved looking Bon Weasley thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Martinez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Martinez goes for a double leg but Medrano avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Medrano continues to drive forward.
Medrano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Medrano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Martinez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Martinez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martinez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Medrano sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Martinez somewhat.
Medrano has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Medrano fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Medrano moves into the clinch.
Medrano 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.
Medrano stops a takedown attempt from Martinez.
#T1#
Martinez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Medrano avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Martinez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Medrano is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Martinez to keep the fight standing.
Medrano prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Medrano decides to pull guard.
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.
Martinez wants to stand but Medrano has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Medrano has his feet on Martinez's thighs here. He's pushed Martinez off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Martinez screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anthony Medrano!
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Event:
Carnage 36
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Lacson closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lacson.
Lacson is leaning against Medrano and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Medrano takes a shot to the head.
Medrano is trying to maintain a safe position but Lacson gets an underhook and turns Medrano into the cage.
Lacson prevents Medrano from breaking the clinch.
Medrano tries to break free but Lacson pushes him back against the cage.
Lacson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Medrano looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lacson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lacson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Medrano backwards.
Medrano looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lacson prevents Medrano from breaking the clinch.
Lacson lands with a short shot to the head.
Medrano looking to stall.
Medrano throws a knee to the head but misses.
Medrano is looking to control Lacson's arms but Lacson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Medrano has his back to the cage.
Lacson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lacson pushes Medrano back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lacson lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Medrano is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lacson digs a right hand into Medrano's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Medrano's gas tank.
Medrano is trying to pull guard but Lacson has him pressed against the cage.
Medrano is breathing heavily.#T1#
Lacson lands a nice uppercut.
Oh Medrano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lacson digs a right hand underneath Medrano's ribcage. Medrano let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Medrano could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A nice left hand lands by Lacson.
Lacson pushes Medrano against the cage. Lacson is working some dirty boxing. Lacson pushes off with a quick right hook! Medrano goes down! Medrano tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Lacson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Panfilo Lacson!
After winning the bout, Panfilo Lacson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Carnage 32
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Medrano. Medrano maintains the clinch.
Medrano tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Medrano has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Medrano lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Smith kicks off Medrano and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Smith changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Medrano looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Medrano throws Smith to one side and escapes!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Medrano.
#TD#
Medrano shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Smith manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Smith manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Medrano could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Medrano definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Medrano misses with an elbow over the top.
Medrano misses with a punch to the body.
Medrano has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Medrano manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T1#
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Medrano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Medrano is retaining full guard.
Medrano wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Medrano is keeping the position.
Smith advances to half 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.
Smith works his way into full mount! #SUB2#
Smith jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Medrano is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Medrano and Smith has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Medrano is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Smith's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Medrano defending well though. #T3#
Medrano moves into full guard.
Smith being controlled here momentarily. #ES#
Medrano is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Smith presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD2#
Smith wants the takedown. Medrano is fighting it off but Smith persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Medrano's guard against the cage.#ES#
Medrano is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Smith looks winded!#T4##BC#
Medrano breaks from the clinch.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Medrano.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice takedown defense from Medrano. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Medrano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Medrano off to one side. #CL#
Medrano darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.#TD#
Medrano jumps into guard, dragging Smith to the mat.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Medrano has his hands on Smith's head, controlling the position.
Medrano continues to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Medrano dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Smith shoots in and drives through. Medrano sprawls well.
Medrano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Medrano, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Medrano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Medrano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Medrano drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smith sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Medrano moves into the clinch.#BC#
Medrano breaks the clinch.
Medrano lands with a nice combination. Smith backs away looking to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medrano misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smith is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Medrano shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.#T1#
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Medrano feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Anthony Medrano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Smith.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith tries for a takedown but Medrano sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Medrano scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Medrano fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Medrano looking for a takedown.
Medrano is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smith is defending well.
Medrano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
Medrano is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Medrano is controlling him.
Medrano takes a knee to the side of the body.
Smith tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Medrano has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Smith uses from the top position.
Anthony Medrano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #ES#
Medrano has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Smith off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Medrano throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Medrano misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anthony Medrano is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
Medrano looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T3##SUB#
Medrano is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smith trying to control but Medrano postures up.
Medrano winds up and cracks Smith with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Medrano winds up and cracks Smith with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Medrano is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Medrano slips a nice elbow through Smith's hands, connecting with Smith's forehead.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Medrano lands a nice short elbow.
Medrano drops an elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Medrano trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Medrano looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Medrano is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Medrano dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Medrano gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Medrano is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Medrano gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Smith controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Nice strikes from Medrano there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith wants to improve his position but Medrano is controlling well.
Smith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Medrano drops an elbow to the side of Smith's head. #T1#
Smith wants to control but Medrano is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smith is looking to escape.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Medrano is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Smith trying to control but Medrano postures up.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Medrano content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Medrano drops an elbow to the side of Smith's head. #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.
Medrano working the head and body with strikes.
Smith is trying to stand back up but Medrano is controlling him
Medrano looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Medrano lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Medrano content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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. Medrano connects with a nice short shot to Smith's temple. #T3#
Medrano scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Medrano. #SUB#
Medrano is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Medrano lands with a punch from half guard.
Medrano wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Medrano working over Smith with some ground and pound. Smith looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Medrano trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Medrano is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Smith is not content to let Medrano control the position.
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. Medrano connects with a nice short shot to Smith's temple.
Medrano landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Medrano working over Smith with some ground and pound. Smith looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Medrano is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Medrano scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Medrano lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Medrano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Medrano has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Medrano!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Tae Hun moves out of range as Medrano throws a body kick.
Tae Hun is looking to counter the offense by Medrano and move into the clinch.
Tae Hun connects with an inside leg kick.
Tae Hun throws a front kick that sends Medrano stumbling back into the cage.
Medrano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tae Hun plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL2#
Medrano drives through and clinches with Tae Hun against the cage.
Tae Hun stalling in the clinch but Medrano improves position. #TD2#
Medrano is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Tae Hun can't fight it off and eventually Medrano manages to take the fight to the floor. Tae Hun looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Tae Hun is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SU2#
Medrano decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Medrano shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tae Hun sprawls well. Tae Hun wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Medrano gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Tae Hun misses with a head kick.
Medrano takes a kick to the side of the head.
Medrano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tae Hun throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Medrano's head.
Anthony Medrano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Medrano dives in for a single leg takedown but Tae Hun sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A head kick from Tae Hun lands but Medrano takes it in his stride.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Medrano is defended easily by Tae Hun.
Kim Tae Hun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Medrano.#CL2#
Medrano darts in and clinches Tae Hun up against the cage.
Medrano keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tae Hun's efforts to push away.#T2##BC2#
Medrano manages to break the clinch.
Medrano wants to clinch.
Tae Hun displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Medrano throws out the jab. #TD2#
Medrano gets a takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Medrano looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Medrano sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tae Hun taking some punishment here, with Medrano in his half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Medrano is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tae Hun has managed to free his arm - good work.
Medrano 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.#SU2#
Medrano escapes and gets back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Medrano. Tae Hun does a little dance to reset his feet.
Medrano avoids the head kick by Tae Hun.
Medrano wants to counter the offense by Tae Hun and move into the clinch position.
Tae Hun is breathing heavily.
Medrano blocks a head kick by Tae Hun.
Tae Hun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Medrano fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
A clash of legs there as Medrano blocks the low kick.#TD2#
Tae Hun tries to sprawl but Medrano drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Medrano with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Medrano slips a nice elbow through Tae Hun's hands, connecting with Tae Hun's forehead.#ROC2#
Tae Hun is rocked!#SUB2#
Medrano is trying for a kimura here. Tae Hun looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Medrano wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anthony Medrano!
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