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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Croft throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CL2#
Croft has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Croft breaks from the clinch.
Croft tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pacheco swivels and escapes.
Pacheco displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Croft.
Pacheco seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mark Croft seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pacheco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Croft swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pacheco really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pacheco shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Croft pinned against the cage. Croft gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pacheco crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Croft - the referee stops the clock and Pacheco gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Croft. Pacheco manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T1#
Croft throws a nice head kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Tomas Pacheco has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Croft. Those never looked like landing.
Pacheco takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pacheco.
Pacheco tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Croft manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pacheco shoots in looking for a takedown but Croft manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pacheco's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomas Pacheco. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Croft swings for the body but Pacheco moves out of range.
Croft shoots in but Pacheco avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pacheco throws a big counter combination but Croft scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Croft. #TD#
Pacheco closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Croft to the mat! Croft manages to get full guard. #SU#
Pacheco decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Pacheco swats away the attempt to clinch by Croft.#T3#
Croft shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pacheco as he jumps to the side.
Croft wants to clinch.
Croft shoots in looking for a takedown. Pacheco tries to sprawl out of it but Croft keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pacheco manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL#
Pacheco gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've been informed that Croft has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#BC2#
Croft breaks the clinch.
Pacheco swats away the attempt to clinch by Croft.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Croft misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Croft lands with a kick to the temple. Pacheco shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Croft dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tomas Pacheco's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Pacheco dives in and grabs Croft's left leg, looking for a takedown. Croft pushes down on Pacheco's head and hops out.
Croft swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pacheco shoots in but no luck this time.
Croft scores with a nice right hand.
Pacheco wants to clinch up but Croft keeps it at a distance.
Croft is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pacheco with a body shot.#CL2#
Croft moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Croft breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Croft dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pacheco. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Croft throws a body shot but no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Croft looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Croft finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pacheco blocks the body kick.
The crowd cheers as Croft lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pacheco doesn't seem phased though.
Pacheco wants to clinch.
Mark Croft seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A solid leg kick lands there for Croft.
#T2#
Pacheco fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomas Pacheco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Croft tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pacheco swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pacheco slaps away a takedown attempt from Croft, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pacheco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Croft.#CL2#
Croft forces Pacheco back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Croft being controlled against the cage.
Pacheco wants to stall.
Pacheco is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Croft is defending well for now.
Croft effectively controlling the action here.#TD2#
Croft jumps guard.
Croft looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pacheco is one step ahead there.
Croft has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU#
Pacheco stands up from Croft's guard - Pacheco perhaps looking for a knockout. #T4#
Pacheco defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Croft.
Croft is breathing heavily.
Croft throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pacheco shoots in but no luck this time.
Croft lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pacheco dives in and grabs Croft's left leg, looking for a takedown. Croft pushes down on Pacheco's head and hops out.
Croft misses with a straight left.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Croft.
Croft throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pacheco counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Croft showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tomas Pacheco's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Pacheco forces Croft back against the cage and clinches.
Pacheco tries to circle away but Croft has him pinned against the cage.
Pacheco tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Croft avoids it.#BC2#
Croft breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pacheco tries to clinch there but Croft circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Croft. Those never looked like landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Pacheco misses its target.
Pacheco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Croft.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Croft gets tackled into the cage by Pacheco. Pacheco maintains the clinch. #T1#
Pacheco has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Croft avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Pacheco has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Croft uses from the top position.
Pacheco controlling the position.
Croft trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pacheco manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Pacheco controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Croft has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pacheco can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Croft takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Croft wants to stand up but Pacheco is controlling him. #T2#
Pacheco is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pacheco preventing the sweep. #SU#
Pacheco stands up and waves to Croft to follow him.
Croft tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Croft shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pacheco defends it nicely.
Mark Croft is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Pacheco tries for a takedown but Croft circles away easily
and Croft counters with a nice leg kick.
Croft wants to land a leg kick but Pacheco is out of range.
No luck for Pacheco with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomas Pacheco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pacheco chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Croft can pounce on him.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Croft tries for a takedown but Pacheco sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pacheco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mark Croft is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Croft drives through and clinches with Pacheco against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pacheco takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tomas Pacheco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pacheco looking to throw knees to the head but Croft is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tomas Pacheco.
I think Croft 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Croft!
Mark Croft seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Croft comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pilsner misses with a head kick.
Croft scores with a head kick.
#CUT#
It looks like Mark Pilsner has been cut.
Pilsner throws a lazy body kick
and Croft counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Pilsner moves into the clinch.
Croft tries to break free but Pilsner pushes him back against the cage.
Croft has had enough of the clinch but Pilsner keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Pilsner pulls Croft into guard.
Pilsner seems keen to control Croft's posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pilsner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Croft showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Croft trying to control but Pilsner is working from the bottom. #T1#
Croft postures up.
Croft definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pilsner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Croft. #SUB2#
Pilsner looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Croft has picked Pilsner up and slammed him! Pilsner can't keep hold of the triangle and Croft manages to pass to side control!
Pilsner has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Pilsner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pilsner is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pilsner pushes Croft off looking to stand but Croft dives back in and keeps control.
Pilsner trying to hold on to Croft's head to control him but Croft postures up.
Pilsner regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2##SUB2#
Pilsner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Croft doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Croft manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pilsner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Croft content to stall in guard here.
Pilsner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Croft trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pilsner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Pilsner scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Croft bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T3##CL2#
Pilsner has closed the distance and engaged Croft in a clinch.
Croft avoiding damage as Pilsner throws knees to the body.
Pilsner fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Croft tries to pull guard but Pilsner forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pilsner tries to circle away but Croft has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Pilsner wants the takedown. Croft is fighting it off but Pilsner persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Croft's guard against the cage.
Pilsner advances to half guard.
Pilsner is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Croft trying to control but Pilsner postures up.
#T4#
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. Pilsner connects with a nice short shot to Croft's temple.
Pilsner seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Nice strikes from Pilsner there.
Croft trying to get back to full guard but Pilsner takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pilsner controlling his opponent.
Pilsner lands a big shot there that rocks Croft but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mark Pilsner will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mark Pilsner's cut.
That's time! Croft's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Pilsner throws a low kick but it's checked well by Croft.
Pilsner misses with a takedown attempt
and Croft counters with a nice uppercut.
Pilsner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Croft fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Pilsner moves into the clinch successfully.
Pilsner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Croft avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mark Croft has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Pilsner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Croft breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pilsner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Croft stuffs the takedown.#T1#
Pilsner tries to clinch but Croft moves away
and Croft makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Croft fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pilsner.
A head kick from Croft lands but Pilsner takes it in his stride.
Croft moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL#
Croft instigates a clinch.
Croft is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Croft tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pilsner just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pilsner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Croft has him pressed against the cage.
Croft wants to get back to striking at distance but Pilsner won't allow it.
#TD2#
Pilsner drags the fight down to the ground.
#T2#
Croft trying to control but Pilsner is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pilsner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Croft is aware though and is defending well.
Pilsner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pilsner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Pilsner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Croft is aware though and is defending well.
Pilsner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Croft is looking to work some ground and pound but Pilsner has wrist control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Pilsner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
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!
Pilsner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Croft works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Pilsner trying to control but Croft is working from the bottom.
Pilsner throws a big elbow that misses.
Pilsner wants to stand but Croft has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Croft is looking for a triangle but Pilsner pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Croft wants to sweep here but Pilsner controlling him for the moment. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Croft keeping full guard, as Pilsner tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Croft fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Pilsner holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pilsner tries to land knees in the clinch but Croft avoids the damage to the body. #TD2#
Pilsner has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Croft clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Croft avoids the strikes from Pilsner.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Pilsner has got his arm under Croft's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Croft has spun round into Pilsner's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Pilsner doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Croft dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mark Pilsner's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Pilsner tries for a takedown but Croft circles away easily
and Croft counters with a good low kick that Pilsner was not able to check.
Pilsner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Croft.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Croft enables Pilsner to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Croft manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Croft is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pilsner is looking to stand up but Croft won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Croft keeping moving, preventing Pilsner from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Pilsner drops back, looking for a kneebar! Croft looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Croft looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Croft! #REVR##T1#
Pilsner is not content to let Croft control the position.
Pilsner manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Croft won't allow Pilsner to pass to mount.
Croft is not content to let Pilsner control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pilsner stalling. #T2##ES#
Croft kicks off Pilsner and gets to his feet.
Mark Pilsner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pilsner.
Pilsner on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pilsner misses with a takedown
and Croft counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Mark Croft has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Pilsner.
Croft throws a head kick that Pilsner semi-blocks.
#T3#
Croft connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Pilsner moves into the clinch.
Pilsner tries for a takedown but Croft manages to get underhooks.
Pilsner tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Croft gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #TD#
Croft has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pilsner uses from the top position.
Pilsner wants to stand but Croft is controlling his posture from full guard.
Croft keeping full guard, as Pilsner tries to pass.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Croft is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Croft not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pilsner engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pilsner trying to control but Croft is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Croft showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Croft 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Croft!
Mark Croft thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Croft fails in his attempt to clinch.
Croft tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Woods manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Croft moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Woods takes a swing at Croft's ribcage but misses.
Croft tries to counter by clinching up but Woods breaks away and moves out of range.
Croft stuns Woods with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Woods throws a jab but it's blocked by Croft.
Croft definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Woods shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Croft to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Croft closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woods has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Croft avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Woods tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mark Croft has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Woods.#BC#
Croft breaks the clinch.
Croft wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Croft throws a head kick but Woods moves out of range.
Jack Woods seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Croft throws a head kick but Woods moves out of range.
Woods misses with a takedown attempt - Croft sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Croft drives through with a takedown into Woods's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Woods looking for a guillotine here but Croft defends easily.
Croft wanted to stand there but Woods had control of the position.
Croft tries to free his leg and advance position but Woods is retaining full guard. #T2#
Croft wanted to stand there but Woods had control of the position.
Croft scoring with some ground and pound.
Croft seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Croft preventing the sweep. #SU#
Croft stands up from Woods's guard - Croft perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Woods manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Croft on his heels. He'll look to pass Croft's guard now, I'm sure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Woods trying to control but Croft is working from the bottom. #T3#
Croft wants to sweep but no luck.
Croft is working hard here to advance position.
Croft keeping moving, preventing Woods from controlling successfully.
Woods sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Croft's guard.
Woods keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Woods is trying to work for a kimura but Croft is defending well.
#SUB2#
Woods is looking for a kimura here.
#T4#
Woods wants to free his trapped foot but Croft is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Woods stalling away here and it's allowed Croft to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Woods prevents Croft from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Woods drops back looking for a leg! Croft is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Croft manages to kick Woods off! Woods jumps back into Croft's guard.
Woods trying to control the position from guard on top but Croft is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Woods slips nicely into half guard.
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 Mark Croft will probably get the nod.
That's time! Croft's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Woods shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Croft pinned against the cage. Croft gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Woods takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Woods misses with an uppercut.
Croft is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Woods.
Woods misses with a looping left.#TD#
Croft closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Woods did well to prevent Croft getting side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Croft wants to take a breather but Woods is having none of it.
Mark Croft overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Woods regains full guard. Nicely done.
Woods trying to keep a closed guard but Croft is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Woods has his foot on Croft's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Croft works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Woods wants to sweep here but Croft controlling him for the moment.
Croft tries to free his leg and advance position but Woods is retaining full guard.
Croft slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Woods lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Woods wants to control from the top but Croft keeps moving. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Croft wants to get back to his feet but Woods is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Woods being controlled here momentarily.
Woods wants to stand but Croft has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Croft keeping moving, preventing Woods from controlling successfully.
Woods advances to half guard. #T3#
Croft has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Woods is working away from the top position though.
Croft is not content to let Woods control the position.
Woods is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Croft!
Woods trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Woods has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Croft is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Woods!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Croft pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jackson back to the cage. Croft follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Croft lands with a kick to the temple. Jackson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#
It looks like Tory Jackson has been cut.
That kick from Croft tenderised Jackson's leg. Jackson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Croft misses with a takedown
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Croft throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson blocks the body kick.
As Croft tries to get set, Jackson tries to push him back and clinch up but Croft manages to avoid the attempt.
Croft looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Croft misses with a two punch combination.
Croft closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Croft pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Croft tries to sprawl but Jackson drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T1#
Croft trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jackson wants to control but Croft is keeping him busy.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Croft blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Croft defending well though.
Jackson 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.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jackson thows a huge punch but Croft dodges it nicely.
Jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jackson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Croft taking some punishment here, with Jackson in his half guard.
Jackson is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Jackson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Croft's head.
Jackson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Croft with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jackson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jackson is controlling the pace.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Jackson controlling the action here.
Jackson lands strikes from half guard.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jackson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Croft is looking to escape.
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. Jackson connects with a nice short shot to Croft's temple.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jackson connects with a nice short shot to Croft's temple.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Croft keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jackson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Jackson working the head and body with strikes.
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Croft defending well though.
Jackson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Croft wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Croft looks winded!
Jackson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Croft is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Croft avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jackson lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tory Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tory Jackson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Croft throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Croft keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Croft moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Croft counters with a thumping low kick.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Croft sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tory Jackson. 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.
Jackson fails with the takedown.#T1#
Croft shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Jackson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Croft clinches. #BC2#
Croft pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Croft throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Croft fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Croft.#T2#
Croft is looking to clinch.
Croft shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Jackson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Croft tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jackson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Croft.
Jackson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Croft dives in for a single leg takedown but Jackson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Croft is breathing heavily.
Croft throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Jackson counters with a single leg into guard. Croft didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Croft can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jackson controls the pace.
Jackson landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Jackson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Croft looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Croft looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Croft! #REVB#
Jackson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Croft wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Croft working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Croft wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jackson, who protects the arm well. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jackson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jackson is concentrating on defense, preventing Croft from advancing position. #SUB#
Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jackson wants to control but Croft is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Croft pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mark Croft will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tory Jackson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Croft digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs.
Croft misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jackson fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Croft misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Croft. Jackson shrugs it off though. #T1#
Croft fails with a takedown attempt.
Croft takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Croft looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Croft goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As Croft tries to get set, Jackson tries to push him back and clinch up but Croft manages to avoid the attempt.
Croft tries to clinch up.
A little feinted left hand from Jackson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mark Croft seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Croft dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jackson. That did some damage!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Croft, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Croft against the cage but Croft circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Jackson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Croft on his heels. He'll look to pass Croft's guard now, I'm sure.
Croft utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jackson landing some decent shots from guard.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Croft.
Jackson postures up in Croft's guard and throws a big left but Croft blocks it.
Jackson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson lands a couple of digs.
Croft controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
Croft might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jackson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tory Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Croft's head.
Jackson postures up in Croft's guard and throws a big left but Croft blocks it.
Croft has momentary wrist control but Jackson slips an elbow through the middle.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Croft tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Croft manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And Croft tries to counter it with a takedown but Jackson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tory Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Croft sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Despite the aggression on Croft's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sloppy strikes from Croft. Those never looked like landing.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Croft counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Croft misses with a combination
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Croft comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Croft 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Croft!
After winning the bout, Mark Croft 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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