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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Craig gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Craig stalling against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Craig.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Craig for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Craig definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Craig pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Cage.
Craig slowing the pace effectively.
Cage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cage tries to work over Craig's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cage has Craig pushed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage blocks an uppercut.
Cage lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Craig.
Craig misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Craig doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cage lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cage lands a right hand.
Craig swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cage doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Craig taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Craig has a couple of punches blocked by Cage.
Craig goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Craig blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Craig stalling in the clinch but Cage improves position.
Cage holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Craig lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cage backwards. #T2#
Craig is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cage is keeping busy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cage.
Craig misses with a short punch on the inside.
Craig misses with a short punch on the inside.
Craig doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Craig lands with a short shot to the head.
Craig softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Craig has a couple of punches blocked by Cage.
#T3#
Craig has Cage pushed against the cage.
Craig leaning his opponent against the cage.
Craig wants to stall.
Cage goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cage lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Craig blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cage will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Craig up against the cage.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cage lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cage blocking some punches.
Craig trying to stall but Cage improves his position.
Craig trying to control the position but instead, Cage has worked for underhooks and has pushed Craig into the cage.
Craig misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Craig is looking to control Cage's arms but Cage gets an underhook and turns him. Now Craig has his back to the cage.
Cage has a couple of punches blocked by Craig.
Craig tries to throw a body punch but Cage avoids it by throwing Craig back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Malcolm Craig will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Craig lands a nice shot to the body.
Cage misses with a left hand
and Craig cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Craig ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cage moves away.
Craig lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Cage closes the distance and pushes Craig back into the cage.
Cage lands with a light punch inside.
Cage has a couple of punches blocked by Craig.
Craig swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Craig tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Craig stalling.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cage. #T1#
Cage lands a right hand that snaps the head of Craig backwards.
Craig tries a knee to the head but Cage blocks it.
A bit of stalling here from Craig.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cage.
Craig misses with a hook to the ribs.
Craig misses with the head strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Craig working aggressively here.
Craig is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Craig misses with a punch on the inside.
Craig takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Craig has Cage pushed against the cage.
Cage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cage struggles to land a body shot inside as Craig controls his hands.
Cage blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Craig is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right from Cage on the inside.
Craig throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Craig.
Craig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Craig is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Johny Cage seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
Craig working aggressively here.
Cage blocking some punches.
Craig swings wildly with an uppercut but Cage uses good head movement to avoid it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cage.
Cage throws a head punch that misses.
Craig misses with some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Craig struggles to land a body shot inside as Cage controls his hands.
Craig trying to stall but Cage improves his position.
#T4#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Malcolm Craig.
Cage rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Craig moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Craig clinches.
Craig misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cage.
Craig taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Craig is looking to control Cage's arms but Cage gets an underhook and turns him. Now Craig has his back to the cage.
Craig's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cage prevents a body shot from Craig.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Craig misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cage.
Cage has a couple of punches blocked by Craig.
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 Malcolm Craig will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A punch combination from Craig misses. #CL#
Craig closes the distance and clinches.
Craig lands a right hand.
Craig is trying to maintain a safe position but Cage gets an underhook and turns Craig into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cage.
Craig working aggressively here.
Craig has a couple of punches blocked by Cage.
Craig stalling in the clinch.
Cage working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage blocks an uppercut.
Craig misses with a body punch.
Cage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cage lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Craig taking a breather.
Cage misses with a punch to the body.
Cage lands a left hand.
Craig swings wildly with an uppercut but Cage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Craig trying to stall but Cage improves his position.
Craig lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Craig looking to stall.
Craig tries to work over Cage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Cage.
Craig has a couple of punches blocked by Cage.
Malcolm Craig is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Craig swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Craig is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Craig scores with a shot to the side of Cage's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Craig. #T3#
Craig tries to work over Cage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cage can't find room to land a body shot as Craig controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Craig.
Cage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Craig looking to slow down the pace here.
Cage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Craig blocking some punches.
Cage swings wildly with an uppercut but Craig uses good head movement to avoid it.
Craig tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cage swings wildly with an uppercut but Craig uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johny Cage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Craig.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Johny Cage.
I think Craig has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Brooks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Cage counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cage gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brooks.
Cage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cage lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brooks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks tries to score a body lock takedown but Cage shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benjamin Brooks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cage pushes Brooks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brooks is trying to drag Cage to the mat but Cage just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cage lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Cage lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brooks tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brooks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cage lands a right hand.
Cage lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brooks has Cage pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Cage.
Brooks is looking for a takedown.
Cage lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brooks backwards. #T2#
Cage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brooks wants to stall.
Brooks tries to pull guard but Cage won't allow it.
Brooks tries to pull guard but Cage forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Brooks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brooks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brooks blocks an uppercut.
Cage has a couple of punches blocked by Brooks.
A head punch on the inside from Cage fails to land. #BC#
Brooks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Brooks closes the distance and pushes Cage back into the cage.#T3#
Cage working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brooks is trying to force a seperation but Cage has the dominant position.
Brooks trying to stall but Cage improves his position.
Cage misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Cage fails to land.
Brooks is looking to break free of the clinch but Cage has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brooks.
Brooks tries to break the clinch but Cage is controlling the position.
Cage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Brooks.
Brooks is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cage is keeping busy.
Brooks is trying to break the clinch but Cage is controlling him.#T4#
Brooks fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cage leaning against his opponent.
Brooks pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nice body punch from Cage - that landed with a thud.
A frustrated look appears on Brooks's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cage misses with the head strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cage's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Brooks stalls.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Cage 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#
Brooks throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brooks throws a head kick but Cage moves out of range.
Cage throws a body punch but Brooks moves out of range.
A slow jab from Cage misses its intended target.
Brooks went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cage avoids the body shot from Brooks.
Cage tries to counter with a clinch but Brooks shakes him off and moves away.#CL#
Brooks clinches up against the cage.
Cage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brooks fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage lands a right hand.
Cage lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brooks tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cage lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Cage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brooks drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benjamin Brooks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brooks can't get the takedown.
Cage scores with a shot to the side of Brooks's head.
Cage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cage scores with a shoulder strike.
Brooks wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cage lands with a short shot to the head.
Cage scores with a shoulder strike.
Cage lands a shoulder strike.
Cage lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Cage scores with a shoulder strike.
Brooks can't break the clinch.
Cage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brooks is looking for a takedown.
Brooks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cage has him pressed against the cage.
Brooks drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cage gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Brooks tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brooks goes for a takedown attempt but Cage pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Cage moves into the clinch successfully.
#T3#
Brooks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brooks tries to circle away but Cage has him pinned against the cage.
Cage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cage lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cage lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brooks backwards.
Still in the clinch, Brooks scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cage misses with a punch on the inside.
Brooks jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cage walks away with a smile on his face. Brooks gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cage loads up on a big right hand but Brooks slips the punch.
Brooks moves away from the strike by Cage. #T4#
A big right from Cage misses.
Brooks seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Cage fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brooks, pushing him back against the cage.
Cage lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brooks backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Cage fails to land.
Cage gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brooks.
Cage lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brooks wants to stall.
Brooks drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cage gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Cage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Brooks digs a good hook to Cage's body.
Cage blocks the body kick.
Cage wants to counter the offense by Brooks and move into the clinch position.#CL#
Brooks moves into the clinch.
Brooks changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cage fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Cage forces Brooks back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks is looking to break free of the clinch but Cage has double underhooks.
Brooks throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cage. #T1#
Brooks jumps guard but Cage turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Brooks tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benjamin Brooks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cage is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Brooks tries to pull guard but Cage holds him up against the cage and eventually Brooks drops back down to his feet.
Cage has a couple of punches blocked by Brooks.
Brooks tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cage just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Brooks pulls Cage into guard.
#SUB#
Brooks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cage tries to free his leg and advance position but Brooks is retaining full guard. #T2#
Cage wanted to stand there but Brooks had control of the position.
Cage is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cage trying to control the position from guard on top but Brooks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Brooks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cage defends well.
Cage tries to stand but Brooks is controlling from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Brooks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brooks seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brooks is keeping the position for now.
Brooks is trying to keep Cage in close.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Brooks on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brooks tries to get out of the position.
Brooks is pulling down on Cage's head. It's preventing any offense from Cage, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#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.
A big right from Cage misses.
Cage bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Brooks moves into the clinch successfully.
Johny Cage seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Brooks has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cage is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Brooks working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brooks.
Brooks tries to pull guard but Cage holds him up against the cage and eventually Brooks drops back down to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Johny Cage.
Well Cage 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johny Cage!
After winning the bout, Johny Cage 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Cage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benrod moves away.
Benrod throws a counter high kick but Cage was just alert enough to avoid it.
Benrod gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cage counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Cage clinches up with Benrod and pushes him back against the cage.
Cage throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cage.
Cage lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cage scores with a shoulder strike.
Benrod trying to stall but Cage improves his position.
Benrod misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cage creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benrod tries to pull guard but Cage won't allow it.
Cage lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cage is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cage misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Cage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cage working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Benrod has had enough of the clinch but Cage keeps him there for the moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Benrod tries to pull guard but Cage won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Benrod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benrod taking a breather.
Cage lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Benrod wants to stall.
Cage lands a hook to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cage working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cage lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Benrod is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cage is defending well.
Cage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Benrod tries to pull guard but Cage holds him up against the cage and eventually Benrod drops back down to his feet.
A body shot lands from Cage.
Cage scores with a hook to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cage - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cage effectively controlling the action here.
Cage continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Cage lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Benrod backwards.
Benrod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cage scores with a shot to the side of Benrod's head.
A short left from Cage.
Cage controlling the action here for a moment.
Cage works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T3#
Cage manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Good body shot from Cage.
Cage leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cage lands a right hand.
A hook to the body from Cage.
A short right from Cage on the inside.
Benrod has Cage pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cage manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cage throws a head punch that misses.
Cage lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Benrod or not.
Benrod is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cage to keep the fight standing.
Cage lands with a left to the head.
Cage scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Benrod being controlled against the cage.
Cage pushes Benrod back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cage displaying some good clinch control by pressing Benrod up against the cage.
Cage lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cage.
Cage lands a right hand that snaps the head of Benrod backwards.
Benrod is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cage blocks a body shot from Benrod.
Cage throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Benrods head.
Cage throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Benrods head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Cage dominated that round.
That's time! Benrod's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Benrod blocks a jab.
Benrod tries for a takedown but Cage sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Benrod misses the shot to the body.
Benrod misses with a takedown attempt
and Cage counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cage clobbers Benrod with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sloppy strikes from Benrod. Those never looked like landing.
Benrod slips under a jab.
Benrod shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cage sprawls well. Cage wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Benrod gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Benrod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Cage forces Benrod back against the cage and clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cage takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Come on Cage - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T1#
Cage manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cage.
Benrod trying to land knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cage stalling in the clinch.
Benrod is trying to pull guard but Cage turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cage lands a right hand.
Benrod trying to stall but Cage improves his position.
Cage blocks the elbow strike.
Cage displaying some good clinch control by pressing Benrod up against the cage.
Benrod has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cage after a bit of a struggle. #T2#
Benrod drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cage gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cage working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cage lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Benrod letting Cage take a breather here.
Benrod using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cage has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cage lands a shoulder strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cage takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cage. #TD#
Benrod pulls Cage into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cage is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Benrod on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Benrod tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Benrod keeping full guard, as Cage tries to pass.
Cage postures up.
Cage passes Benrod's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Benrod is not content to let Cage control the position.
Cage tries to stand but can't do so whilst Benrod controls his leg.
Cage seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Benrod does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
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.
Benrod tries to roll over but Cage keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cage wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Benrod uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Cage wants to control from the top but Benrod keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Benrod controlling Cage's posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benrod shoots for a takedown but Cage saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Benrod displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cage throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Cage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cage scores with a nice right hand.
Benrod looks for a takedown but Cage sprawls well.
Benrod shoots in for a takedown but Cage shows good takedown defense.
Benrod shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Cage counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Benrod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cage.
Cage lands a left hand that snaps the head of Benrod backwards.
Cage scores with a shoulder strike.
Cage lands a hook that snaps the head of Benrod backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Cage.
Cage lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benrod trying to stall but Cage improves his position.
Cage digs a right hand into Benrod's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Benrod's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Cage lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Benrod.
Nice body punch from Cage - that landed with a thud.
Cage scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cage is stalling here.
Cage works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cage lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Benrod.
Cage makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Cage.
Johny Cage seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short body shot lands from Cage as the two fighters clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Cage.
Cage lands with a light punch inside.
Cage lands a left hand that snaps the head of Benrod backwards.
A short body shot lands from Cage as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Cage.
Cage lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Benrod or not. #T2#
Cage lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cage digs a right hand into Benrod's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Benrod's gas tank.
A bit of stalling here from Cage.
Cage lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Cage scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cage displaying some good clinch control by pressing Benrod up against the cage.
Cage lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cage lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Benrod.
Stalling in the clinch from Cage.
Benrod can't get the takedown.
Benrod looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right from Cage on the inside. #T3#
Cage stalling against the cage.
A short right from Cage on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Cage.
Benrod being controlled against the cage.
A short left from Cage.
Cage lands with a right to the head.
Cage leaning his opponent against the cage.
Benrod tries to circle away but Cage has him pinned against the cage.
Cage presses Benrod against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cage stalling in the clinch.
#T4#
Cage keeps control of Benrod as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Cage scores with a nice short uppercut.
Benrod is working for takedown but Cage is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cage digs a right hand underneath Benrod's ribcage. Benrod let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cage scores with a shoulder strike.
Cage scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cage lands a left hand.
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!
Benrod is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cage gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cage working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cage stalling the fight.
Cage struggles to land a body shot inside as Benrod controls his hands.
Benrod letting Cage take a breather here.
Ben Benrod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johny Cage is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Benrod tries to land knees in the clinch but Cage avoids the damage to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johny Cage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cage 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 25:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 25:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johny Cage!
During a confident post fight interview, Johny Cage thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 738 Round 3
Date: Mar 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Birchack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Birchack misses with a takedown
and Cage counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Birchack takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Birchack with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cage counters with a nice uppercut.
Cage slaps away a takedown attempt from Birchack, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Birchack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birchack shoots in looking for a takedown. Cage tries to sprawl out of it but Birchack keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cage manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Birchack shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cage counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Birchack misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Birchack shoots in looking for a takedown. Cage tries to sprawl out of it but Birchack keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cage manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A left lands for Cage.
Cage scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Birchack doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Cage throws a nice looking combination but Birchack bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Birchack attempts a counter takedown but Cage avoids it well and moves away.
Cage connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Birchack momentarily.
Johny Cage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cage lands with an overhand left.
Birchack misses with a takedown attempt
and Cage counters with a straight right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cage, as that shot connected.
Cage lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Birchack takes a jab right on the kisser.
A left lands for Cage.
Birchack doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cage counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Cage displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Birchack.
Cage staying out of range there.
Birchack tries for a takedown but Cage circles away easily
and Cage counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Cage.
Cage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Birchack.#T4#
Birchack shoots and misses
and Cage counters with a stiff right hand.
Birchack tries for a takedown but Cage sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Birchack shoots in and drives through. Cage sprawls well.
Cage now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Birchack shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cage cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cage scores with a punch to the head.
Birchack shoots in for a double leg but Cage sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Birchack misses with a takedown
and Cage counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cage keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Birchack.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Cage dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Birchack dives in and grabs Cage's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cage pushes down on Birchack's head and hops out.
Birchack shoots and misses
and Cage counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice jab there from Cage. #TD#
Birchack closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Still in half guard, Birchack seems content to control.
Cage avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Birchack.
Birchack not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage wants to get back to his feet.
Cage is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Birchack trying to control the pace.
Birchack lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cage tries to get to full guard but Birchack has control of the leg.
Birchack drops an elbow to the side of Cage'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.
Birchack not doing much here.
Cage is looking for a sweep. Birchack is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Birchack looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cage with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Birchack performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cage has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T3#
Birchack shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Birchack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Birchack doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cage counters with a straight right hand.
Cage might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Birchack misses with a takedown attempt
and Cage counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anthony Birchack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cage works the jab nicely.#TD#
Birchack manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cage on his heels. He'll look to pass Cage's guard now, I'm sure.#T4#
Birchack is looking to work some ground and pound but Cage has wrist control.
Birchack sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cage is looking to stand back up but Birchack counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Cage.
Birchack working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cage blocking the ground and pound attempt from Birchack.
Cage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Birchack content to control rather than advance.
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 Anthony Birchack will probably get the nod.
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#
Cage scores with a jab. Birchack acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD#
Birchack shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Birchack was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cage bucks up and tries to throw Birchack off but instead Birchack has got his back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birchack connects with a big shot to the side of Cage's head.
Cage really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Birchack. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Birchack missing with strikes from the back. #T1#
Birchack somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Cage covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Birchack throwing sloppy strikes.
Cage grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. #SUB#
Birchack is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Cage has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Birchack has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Cage taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Birchack doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anthony Birchack!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 738 Round 2
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Odivelas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cage swings for the body but Odivelas moves out of range.
#CL2#
Odivelas tries to keep at a distance but Cage has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Cage on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage scores with a hook to the body.
Odivelas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Cage.
#T1#
Odivelas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cage working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cage lands a left hand that snaps the head of Odivelas backwards.
A short right from Cage.
Cage lands a body punch.
Odivelas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cage works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T2#
Cage is struggling to control the position.
A short left from Cage.
Odivelas is trying to break the clinch but Cage has him pressed against the cage.
Odivelas tries to break free but Cage pushes him back against the cage.
Cage lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Odivelas or not.
Cage throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Odivelass head.
Odivelas tries to pull guard but Cage holds him up against the cage and eventually Odivelas drops back down to his feet.
#T3#
Cage lands with a light punch inside.
Cage lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Odivelas backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cage.
A body shot lands from Cage.
Cage lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Odivelas backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cage as Odivelas tries to tie him up.
Cage cracks Odivelas with a nice body shot.#T4#
A body shot lands from Cage.
Cage lands with a right to the head.
Odivelas working hard to break the clinch.
A short right from Cage.
Cage works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cage lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cage lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Cage dominated that round.
That's time! Odivelas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Odivelas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cage doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice body punch from Odivelas.
Cage misses the body punch
and Odivelas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the body from Cage misses
and Odivelas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Odivelas connects with a jab.
Odivelas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cage tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage misses with a left hand
and Odivelas counters with a series of strikes. Cage will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cage throws an off balance right hand
and Odivelas counters with a straight right hand.
Cage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Odivelas sizes up Cage with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Odivelas jabs at Cage's body.
Cage takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Cage gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Odivelas is trying to break free.
Cage lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Odivelas takes a shot to the head.
Cage digs a right hand into Odivelas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Odivelas's gas tank.
Cage digs a right hand into Odivelas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Odivelas's gas tank. #T2#
Cage softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Odivelas is trying to break the clinch but Cage has him pressed against the cage.
Cage scores with a shoulder strike.
Cage scores with a nice hook to the head.
Odivelas is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cage is keeping busy.
Cage lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cage lands a right hand that snaps the head of Odivelas backwards. #T3#
Odivelas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cage lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cage is leaning against Odivelas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Cage.
Cage presses Odivelas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Odivelas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cage smiles and moves away.
Odivelas throws a combination. Cage tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T4#
The crowd cheers as Cage lands an impressive looking overhand right. Odivelas doesn't seem phased though.
Odivelas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cage.
Odivelas lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Odivelas lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Odivelas misses with a body shot.
Odivelas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cage stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cage looks to score with a jab to the body but Odivelas is just out of range.
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 Marco Odivelas will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cage throws a big shot that misses.
Odivelas jabs Cage right on the nose. Cage blinks but takes it well.
Cage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Odivelas.
Cage throws a big shot that misses.
Cage misses with a body shot
and Odivelas counters with a right hand to the body.
Odivelas scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Cage gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Odivelas has had enough of the clinch but Cage keeps him there for the moment.
Cage lands an uppercut.#T1#
Odivelas has had enough of the clinch but Cage keeps him there for the moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cage - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Odivelas is trying to stall.
Johny Cage seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short body shot lands from Cage as the two fighters clinch.
Odivelas tries to stall but Cage uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#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.
Odivelas takes a shot to the head.
Odivelas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Odivelas stalling in the clinch but Cage improves position.
Cage lands a body punch.
Cage lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cage lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Odivelas backwards.
Cage softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cage creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Odivelas is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cage is keeping busy.
Cage is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Marco Odivelas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cage cracks Odivelas with a nice body shot.
Cage lands with a short shot to the head.
Cage lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cage presses Odivelas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
Cage throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Odivelass head.
A shot in the inside from Cage. #ROC2#
Odivelas is rocked!
Cage lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Odivelas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cage makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Odivelas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cage to keep the fight standing.
Cage lands with a short shot to the head.
Cage lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cage lands with a right to the head.
Odivelas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cage's elbow.
Odivelas misses with a punch to the body.
Cage scores with a shot to the side of Odivelas's head.
The referee calls for Cage to work.
Johny Cage is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cage lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johny Cage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cage 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Johny Cage!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Johny Cage!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Johny Cage!
Johny Cage wins by unanimous decision!
Johny Cage thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Marco Odivelas stepped up to the mic, saying 'how da fuck dis happen!?.... '.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 738 Round 1
Date: Mar 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Cage.
Sousa misses with a takedown
and Cage counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cage defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sousa.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sousa.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Sousa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cage scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2#
It looks like Felipe Sousa has been cut.
Sousa tries to close the distance and clinch but Cage swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cage lands a head shot.
Cage fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sousa tries to move into range but Cage moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Cage works Sousa's body with a nice hook.
Johny Cage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cage lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sousa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cage cracks Sousa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sousa tries to clinch
and Cage counters with a three punch combo that has Sousa backing up. Sousa nods at Cage to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC2#
Sousa is rocked!
Cage drops Sousa with a big left hand! Sousa is injured, injured bad! Cage jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johny Cage!
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