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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 30, 2017 |
#R1# Buckner circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2# Camby moves into range and clinches up with Buckner.#BC2# Camby breaks the clinch.
Marcus Camby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2# Camby shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Buckner is trying to defend but Camby finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES# Buckner has one foot on Camby's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Buckner takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2# It looks like Charley Buckner has been cut. Buckner could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2# Camby clinches up against the cage. Camby lands a shoulder strike. #TD2# Camby jumps guard.
Camby has Buckner pulled in close to control his posture. #T1# Buckner trying to control but Camby is working from the bottom. Buckner is looking to work some ground and pound but Camby has wrist control. Camby looking for a sweep. Not yet Camby, not yet. Camby pulls Buckner in close to prevent any damage. Buckner with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Buckner wants to get up but he can't break Camby's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Camby bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Buckner's guard. #REVB# Buckner keeping moving, preventing Camby from controlling successfully. Camby is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Camby trying to control the position from guard on top but Buckner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Buckner working a defensive guard here.
Camby trying to control the position from guard on top but Buckner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3# Buckner stuffs the takedown attempt from Camby. Camby gets slowly back to his feet. Camby lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Camby tries to clinch but Buckner moves away and Buckner counters with an inside leg kick. #TD2# Camby feints and as Buckner raises his hands in defense, Camby changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Camby looks winded! Buckner is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Buckner perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4# Buckner lands strikes from half guard. Camby has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Buckner is working away from the top position though. Buckner slows the pace down in half guard. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Buckner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Buckner is thwarting Camby's attempts to control the position. Buckner is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcus Camby will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Charley Buckner's cut. 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# Camby shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL# and Buckner counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Buckner. Buckner fails to pull guard.
Buckner jumps guard but Camby stands there with Buckner around his waist. Buckner gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Buckner tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charley Buckner. That's going to take a lot out of him. A shot in the inside from Camby. Buckner fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Buckner pulls guard. Camby is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Buckner keeping moving, preventing Camby from controlling successfully. Charley Buckner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1# Camby wants to pass the guard but Buckner is keeping the position.#SU2# Camby stands and steps away. Buckner gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Camby shoots in looking for a takedown but Buckner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Camby's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. A counter left hand to the body from Buckner misses its target.#TD2# Camby scores with a takedown into Buckner's guard. Camby wanted to stand there but Buckner had control of the position. Camby is breathing heavily. Buckner lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
#T2# Buckner trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Buckner controls Camby momentarily but Camby frees himself. Camby trying to control the position from guard on top but Buckner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Buckner is looking to stand up but Camby isn't so interested in that idea. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Camby not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. A head kick misses from Camby. #T3# Camby slaps away a takedown attempt from Buckner, before circling back to the center of the mat. Camby tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2# Camby rushes Buckner and presses him up against the cage.#TD# Buckner manages to pull guard.
Buckner trying to control the position.
Buckner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Camby is one step ahead there. Buckner is looking to stand up but Camby isn't so interested in that idea. #T4# Buckner pulls Camby in close to prevent any damage. #SUB# Buckner throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Camby escapes and throws Buckner's legs to the side, diving into side control! Camby tries to advance to mount but can't. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Camby showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Charley Buckner's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3##TD2# Camby gets a takedown into half guard. Camby is thwarting Buckner's attempts to control the position. Buckner keeping control of the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Buckner won't allow Camby to pass to mount. #T1# Buckner wants to control but Camby is keeping busy and won't allow it. Camby wants to stand but Buckner has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. Camby is looking to take a break and control but Buckner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Camby throwing shots but Buckner is blocking nicely. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2# Camby has taken the fight to the clinch.
Buckner jumps guard but Camby stands there with Buckner around his waist. Buckner gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2# Camby breaks the clinch.
#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Camby shoots in for a takedown but Buckner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Buckner blocks a head kick by Camby.
Camby tries to score a power double leg takedown but Buckner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Camby somewhat. Camby takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2# Camby dives in and scores a takedown into Buckner's guard.#ES# Buckner has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Camby off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T3##TD# Buckner shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES2# Camby makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Camby shoots in looking for a takedown. Buckner tries to sprawl out of it but Camby keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Buckner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Charley Buckner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Camby. Camby walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Buckner checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T4# Camby tries for a takedown but Buckner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Camby swats away the attempt to clinch by Buckner.#CL# Buckner gets in close and instigates a clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Buckner tries to pull guard but Camby won't allow it.
Buckner tries to break free but Camby pushes him back against the cage. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD# Buckner has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Camby uses from the top position. Camby being controlled here momentarily. Charley Buckner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Marcus Camby is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB# Buckner working for a triangle but Camby defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Marcus Camby. Well Camby 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30 Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Camby!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2017 |
#R1# Garcia misses with a combination
and Buckner counters with a leg kick. Garcia throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Buckner's waist but Buckner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Garcia off to one side. Garcia misses with the combination.
Garcia throws a head kick but Buckner moves out of range.
Buckner tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Garcia manages to circle out of the way. Garcia throws a combination that misses and Buckner counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Garcia shoots for a takedown but Buckner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. A counter left hand to the body from Buckner misses its target. Garcia misses with the combination.
Sloppy strikes from Garcia. Those never looked like landing. #T1# Buckner misses with a takedown attempt and Garcia counters with a left and a right that stings Buckner. Garcia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Garcia tries to clinch up. Buckner tried to counter with a leg kick but Garcia avoided it. Garcia falls off balance throwing a combination
and Buckner counters with a right hand to the body. Garcia tries to clinch up and Buckner counters with a nice leg kick. Garcia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Charley Buckner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fransisco Garcia.#T2##CL# Buckner pushes Garcia up against the cage in a clinch. Garcia is trying to break the clinch but Buckner has him pressed against the cage. Buckner tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD# Buckner jumps into guard, dragging Garcia to the mat.
#SU2# Garcia gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Garcia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Garcia throws a nice looking combination but Buckner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. This has been an exciting period of action! Garcia throws a left and a right that both miss
and Buckner counters with a nice leg kick. Garcia misses with a leg kick #CL# and Buckner counters by clinching up. #T3# Garcia is trying to push Buckner away but Buckner has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Buckner jumps guard but Garcia turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Garcia wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Buckner has him pressed against the cage. Garcia is trying to break the clinch but Buckner is controlling him.#BC# Buckner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Buckner on the wrong end of a nice hook. Garcia lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2# It looks like Charley Buckner has been cut. Garcia looks to land a combination but Buckner avoids it well. Garcia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Buckner circles away quickly and effectively. As Garcia backs away, Buckner returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Garcia lands a lovely overhand right. Buckner slips a jab and a cross from Garcia.
Buckner half committed to a counter leg kick.#T4# A head kick by Garcia misses and Buckner counters with a good low kick that Garcia was not able to check. Garcia throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Buckner counters with a slapping leg kick. Garcia looks to land a body kick but Buckner moved away. Buckner wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL# Buckner closes the distance and clinches. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD# Buckner successfully pulls guard.
Buckner trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Garcia is looking to stand up but Buckner won't let him. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fransisco Garcia will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Charley Buckner's cut. 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# Garcia shoots for a double leg takedown but Buckner sprawls well. He's pushed Garcia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Garcia scores with a one two! Buckner had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Garcia throws a left and a right that both miss
and Buckner counters with a nice leg kick. Garcia throws a right and a left that Buckner avoids nicely. It looked like Buckner was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Garcia. Garcia falls off balance throwing a combination
and Buckner counters with a low kick, right behind Garcia 's knee. Garcia misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Buckner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Garcia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Buckner moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Buckner changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1# Sloppy strikes from Garcia. Those never looked like landing. Buckner tried to counter with a leg kick but Garcia avoided it. Garcia displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Buckner. Fransisco Garcia seems to be getting the better of the standup. Buckner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Garcia.
Buckner tries to counter by clinching up but Garcia breaks away and moves out of range. Garcia throws a half hearted mid kick. Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Buckner paws at him with a jab and circles away. Garcia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Garcia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Buckner fires out a quick counter leg kick but Garcia just manages to avoid it.#T2# Garcia swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD# and Buckner decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Garcia's guard.#SUB2# Garcia isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Buckner stacks Garcia on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Buckner! Garcia is breathing heavily. Buckner looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Garcia is avoiding damage well.
Garcia is not content to let Buckner control the position. Garcia tries to escape but Buckner is in control. Buckner is putting a hurting on Garcia here, landing some big shots from side control. #T3# Garcia wants to get back to his feet but Buckner is dominant here and he's now got Garcia's back! You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Buckner struggling to keep hold of the position.
Garcia is in bad spot here.
#ES2# Buckner has his opponent's back but Garcia is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Buckner. Fransisco Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Garcia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Garcia misses with a kick to the body.
Buckner attempts a counter takedown but Garcia avoids it well and moves away. Garcia tries to clinch but fails miserably and Buckner makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T4# Garcia tries to bum rush Buckner with a series of wild strikes but Buckner uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Buckner tries to close the distance and clinch but Garcia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Garcia works over Buckner's head and body with a nice combination. Garcia scores with a hook to the body. Buckner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! No luck with that takedown attempt from Buckner. Buckner is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Garcia. An inside leg kick from Garcia misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fransisco Garcia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Charley Buckner's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round! #R3# Garcia looks to land a combination. Buckner sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Garcia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An inside leg kick from Garcia misses. Garcia looks to land a combination but Buckner avoids it well. A combination from Garcia does no damage. Nice takedown defense from Garcia. No joy for Buckner on that attempt. Garcia connects with a right hand. Buckner shakes it off. Buckner really is a fat lump. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Buckner dodges the punch combination from Garcia.
Buckner attempts a counter takedown but Garcia avoids it well and moves away. Garcia misses with a head kick.
#T1# Garcia tries a head kick but it misses.
Garcia misses with a double jab
and Buckner counters with a good low kick that Garcia was not able to check. Garcia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Garcia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Buckner is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Garcia. Buckner swats away the attempt to clinch by Garcia. Sloppy strikes from Garcia. Those never looked like landing. Garcia throws a sloppy head kick #CL# and Buckner moves into the clinch. Garcia is trying to push Buckner away but Buckner has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2# Buckner tries to pull guard but Garcia holds him up against the cage and eventually Buckner drops back down to his feet.
#TD# Buckner manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Garcia would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Garcia has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Buckner looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Buckner trying to strike off his back.
#ES# Buckner pushes Garcia off and scrambles back to his feet.
Garcia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3# Garcia swinging wildly here.
Buckner is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Garcia. Garcia looks to land a combination. Buckner sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Fransisco Garcia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Buckner fails miserably with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charley Buckner. That's going to take a lot out of him. Garcia shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Buckner eats them both and turns towards Garcia to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Garcia fails to land with a series of punches.
#T4# Garcia misses with a two punch combination.
Buckner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Garcia keeps the fight on the outside. Garcia misses with a series of wild punches.
Garcia moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight! Fransisco Garcia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Garcia winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30 Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29 Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fransisco Garcia!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1# No luck for Suave with that takedown attempt. Buckner feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL2# Suave closes the distance and clinches. Buckner tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Buckner tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Suave smiles and moves away.
Buckner really is a fat lump. Suave shoots in for a takedown but Buckner shows good takedown defense. A looping hook to the body misses from Suave. Buckner does a little dance to reset his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Suave throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2# Suave fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Buckner, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2# Suave successfully pulls guard.
Suave thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T1# Buckner stands up over Suave, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Suave pulls Buckner in close to prevent any damage. Buckner's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2# Suave is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Buckner is aware though and is defending well. Suave is looking to stand back up but Buckner counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Suave. Suave is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Buckner scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB# Buckner is looking for a kimura but Suave is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Buckner to get the leverage. Suave is trying to stand.
#T2# Suave tries to roll over but Buckner keeps him under control.#SU# Buckner postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Suave to stand up. Suave is trying hard to land a takedown here. Buckner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Buckner appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Charley Buckner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Suave. Suave pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A quick step to the side and Buckner tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Buckner tries to clinch up. Suave now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Buckner stuffs the takedown. Suave looks winded! Suave shoots for a double leg takedown but Buckner sprawls well. He's pushed Suave's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Buckner is looking to counter the offense by Suave and move into the clinch. Buckner tries to clinch but Suave is having none of it. Suave let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Buckner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3# No luck with that takedown attempt from Suave. Buckner seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Buckner shoots in but Suave avoids the takedown attempt easily. Suave lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Suave shoots in but no luck this time. Suave throws a low kick, looking for Buckner's leg but Buckner calmly moves out of range. Buckner is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Buckner stuffs the takedown attempt from Suave. Suave gets slowly back to his feet. Buckner drops down looking for a counter takedown but Suave sprawls and moves away. Buckner has his takedown stuffed#CL2# and Suave counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Suave. #T4##TD# Buckner pulls Suave into guard.
Buckner tries to strike from the bottom.
Buckner trying to control the position.
Buckner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Suave manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Buckner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Buckner connects with a couple of short punches. Buckner lands a couple of digs. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charley Buckner dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Suave fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Buckner on the side of the head.#TD# Buckner shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2# Suave looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Buckner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Buckner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Suave keeping moving, preventing Buckner from controlling successfully. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Suave 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.#SUB2# Suave working for submissions but it's allowed Buckner to get to half guard.
#T1# Suave has hold of Buckner's hands but Buckner slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Buckner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Suave does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Suave can do anything to dispel that myth. Buckner landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Buckner trying to control the action but Suave is working from the bottom. Buckner scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Suave wants to get back to his feet.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Buckner scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Suave blocking the ground and pound attempt from Buckner. Buckner is keen to just control but Suave is a slippery customer. Suave is looking for a sweep. Buckner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Suave trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Suave is breathing heavily. Buckner landing punches. Buckner connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# Suave is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. A nice elbow there by Buckner. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Buckner cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Suave tries to lock up and control but Buckner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Buckner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suave can do to turn this around? Buckner scoring with strikes but Suave is staying in there. Suave is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Buckner scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Suave?
Buckner postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Suave looks a forlorn figure.
Buckner with a couple of short strikes.#T4# Buckner looking to control and managing it successfully. Charley Buckner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Buckner lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Suave hang on? BOOM! Buckner connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Buckner prevents Suave from getting the reversal. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Suave is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Buckner looking to control and managing it successfully. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Buckner in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charley Buckner dominated that second 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. This is the final round! #R3# Buckner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Buckner wants it to stay on the feet. Suave shoots in for a double leg but Buckner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Buckner half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. No joy there for Suave, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2# Suave gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Buckner is trying to pull guard but Suave has him pressed against the cage. Suave is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Buckner to keep the fight standing. Charley Buckner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Suave. Buckner is trying to break free. Suave tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Buckner tries to pull guard but Suave forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Buckner prevents a body shot from Suave. Suave takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Suave fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Suave is trying to maintain a safe position but Buckner gets an underhook and turns Suave into the cage.#T1# Buckner is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Suave to keep the fight standing. Suave is working for takedown but Buckner is calmly controlling the position for now. Buckner tries to pull guard but Suave won't allow it.
Buckner fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Buckner fails to pull guard.
Buckner jumps guard but Suave stands there with Buckner around his waist. Buckner gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Buckner tries to pull guard but Suave won't allow it.
Buckner is trying to pull guard but Suave turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Suave keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Buckner's efforts to push away. Suave leaning against his opponent.
#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Suave tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Buckner smiles and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Buckner looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Suave throws a half hearted mid kick. Buckner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Suave but Suave pushes him off and we're back to square one. Suave throws a head kick but Buckner moves out of range.
Suave looks for a takedown but Buckner sprawls well.#T3# Buckner shoots in looking for a takedown but Suave manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Buckner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Suave throws a fast counter high kick but Buckner manages to duck under it in time. Suave shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Buckner sprawls well. Buckner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Suave gets slowly back to his feet. Buckner tries to counter with a takedown but Suave is quick to defend against it. Suave tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Buckner swivels and escapes. Suave circles away from the clinch attempt.
Suave throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD# and Buckner counters with a nice double leg into side control. Suave won't be happy with that. Buckner lands a nice forearm strike. #T4# The referee asks Buckner politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Buckner prefers to stall for the moment though. Buckner scoring with punches and elbows. Buckner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Suave keeps working. Buckner cracks Suave with an elbow. That is naaassty. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Buckner misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Rico Suave has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Charley Buckner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Buckner gets to mount! Suave was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
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 Charley Buckner. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Buckner, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27 Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charley Buckner!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 09, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Thot has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thot lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Thot - that landed with a thud.
Buckner tries to pull guard but Thot forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Thot lands a right hand that snaps the head of Buckner backwards. #CUT2# It looks like Charley Buckner has been cut. Thot stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Buckner is breathing heavily. Thot lands a shot to the body. Thot scores with an uppercut up the middle. A short right hand to the side of the head by Thot. Buckner takes a shot to the head. #ROC2# Buckner is rocked! Good body shot from Thot.
Thot dips a shoulder and cracks Buckner with a mighty uppercut! Buckner falls back against the cage and Thot unloads with a barrage of strikes! Buckner is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Thot screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Huge Thot!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2017 |
#R1# King throws a leg kick that is checked#TD# and Buckner counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Buckner. Buckner throwing strikes from guard but King blocks nicely. Buckner throws a big elbow that misses. There's a bit of a scramble here and now King is on top in guard.
#REVB# King controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Buckner wants to stand up but King is controlling him. Buckner 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. King trying to control the position from guard on top but Buckner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1# Buckner pulls King in to control the position. Buckner trying to keep a closed guard but King is proving a slippery customer.
Buckner trying to strike off his back.
Buckner seems keen to control King's posture. King engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Buckner could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#CL2# King clinches up against the cage.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. King tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Buckner avoids it.#BC2# King manages to break the clinch.
A low kick from King misses #TD# so Buckner counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. King is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Buckner dives into side control.
#REVB# Buckner working the body and head with strikes. #SUB# Buckner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. King is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3# Buckner in the domination position with King hanging on. King is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. King takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. King is looking for a sweep.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU# Buckner stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL2# King forces Buckner back against the cage and clinches. Buckner is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables King to keep the fight standing. Buckner managing to block the knees to the body from King.
King has Buckner pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Buckner manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. King using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Buckner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The referee calls for King to work.
King tries for a takedown but Buckner manages to get underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Buckner tries to pull guard but King won't allow it.
King misses with an elbow over the top. 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 Charley Buckner 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. #R2# King throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Buckner tries to counter by clinching up but King breaks away and moves out of range. King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Buckner defending well as King loads up on a big left hand. King looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. King throws the kick towards the body but Buckner avoids it.#CL2# King clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Buckner is pressed up against the cage. King has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Buckner down to the mat. Buckner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. King moves in looking to clinch but Buckner pushes him off. Buckner fires out a quick counter leg kick but King just manages to avoid it. A shot to the body from King misses and Buckner counters with a leg kick. King throws a right hand that Buckner ducks under and follows up with a left that Buckner also avoids with ease.#T1# King tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Buckner defends well and King ends up having to push Buckner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Charley Buckner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin King. King takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. King fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Buckner checks it well. Buckner seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2# King darts in and clinches Buckner up against the cage. Buckner tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. King just stands there and leans against the cage. King has Buckner pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Buckner manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD# Buckner pulls guard successfully.
#SUB# King got a little sloppy there for a moment and Buckner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, King has managed to get both his arms back between Buckner's legs - danger averted. King wants to control from the top but Buckner keeps moving. Buckner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in King's guard. #REVR##T2##SUB2# King working for a triangle but Buckner defends it easily.
Buckner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. King is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Buckner trying to control but King is working from the bottom. #T3# King can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Buckner controls the pace. King looking to hit a scissor sweep but Buckner is one step ahead there. #SUB2# King throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Buckner with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2# Buckner got a little sloppy there for a moment and King has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Buckner has managed to get both his arms back between King's legs - danger averted. Buckner engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Buckner stands up over King, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. 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 Charley Buckner will probably get the nod. That's time! Buckner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3##CL2# King gets a clinch. King misses with a punch to the body.
Buckner is trying to pull guard but King turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Come on King - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
King lands a body shot. Buckner fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2# King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. King looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Buckner is fending him off so far but King persists. Nope, Buckner circles away and we're back to standing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. King throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Buckner blocks the body kick.
As King looks to move away, Buckner throws a big counter combo but King just gets out of the way.#CL2# King closes the distance and clinches. #T1# King tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Buckner avoids it. King is trying to drag Buckner to the mat but Buckner just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2# King breaks the clinch.
#CL# Buckner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. An uppercut to the body lands inside from King. Both fighters are breathing heavily. King can't find room to land a body shot as Buckner controls the action.
#TD2# King is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Buckner can't fight it off and eventually King manages to take the fight to the floor. Buckner looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. King tries to free his leg and advance position but Buckner is retaining full guard. #T2# A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Buckner holds on and takes a little breather. King wants to get up but he can't break Buckner's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. King is looking to pass into half guard but Buckner pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Buckner is in guard.#REVR##SU# Buckner gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. King throws a left and a right that both miss
and Buckner counters with a slapping leg kick. #CL2# King closes the distance and pushes Buckner back into the cage. King is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Buckner is defending well for now. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Buckner tries to pull guard but King forces him back to his feet, against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charley Buckner. That's going to take a lot out of him. Buckner is trying to pull guard but King has him pressed against the cage.#T3# King misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Buckner.
King lands an elbow just above Buckner 's eye. #CUT2# It looks like Charley Buckner has been cut. Buckner fails to pull guard.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Buckner's elbow. #TD2# King has picked Buckner up - he's going for a ride! King dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Buckner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Buckner holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. King trying to advance position but Buckner counters by regaining guard. King trying to control the position from guard on top but Buckner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. King tries to free his leg and advance position but Buckner is retaining full guard. #T4# Buckner keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully. King pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Buckner is keeping the position for now. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. King rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Buckner counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2# King moves into range and clinches up with Buckner. Austin King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2# King manages to break the clinch.
Buckner avoids the head kick by King.
Charley Buckner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. King throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Austin King comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Buckner 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29 Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28 Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Charley Buckner!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2017 |
#R1# We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight. Buckner tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Silva with the counter takedown but Buckner avoids it easily. Buckner tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range. Buckner tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance. Silva with the counter takedown but Buckner avoids it easily. Buckner tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Buckner tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range. Buckner tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range. And Silva tries to counter it with a takedown but Buckner pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1##TD# Buckner gets a takedown into half guard. Silva wants to improve his position but Buckner is controlling well.
Silva moves into full guard.
#SUB2# Silva is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Buckner frees his head nicely. Oh but Silva has switched to an armbar! Buckner is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Toro Silva!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2017 |
#R1# Lopez dives in for a single leg takedown but Buckner sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Buckner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lopez pinned against the cage. Lopez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. No luck for Lopez with that takedown attempt. Buckner tries to clinch up. Buckner really is a fat lump. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Buckner moves out of range of the body kick. Lopez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Buckner swivels and escapes. Buckner appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Charley Buckner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Lopez. Buckner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1# Lopez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD# Buckner shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lopez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2# Lopez throws his legs up looking for a submission but Buckner uses it to pass to side control.
Lopez can't do much from the bottom here. Buckner throws a strike aimed at the side of Lopez's head but Lopez avoids it well.#T2# Lopez can't do much from the bottom here. Buckner lands some shots froms side control.#SUB# Buckner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lopez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Buckner postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lopez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Buckner wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lopez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Buckner's best efforts. Lopez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3# Buckner throwing strikes from guard but Lopez blocks nicely. Lopez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Lopez is controlling Buckner's posture. Lopez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Buckner won't allow Lopez to sweep him here. #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. Buckner landing some decent shots from guard. Buckner working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lopez's head. Buckner being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2# Buckner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lopez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Buckner has managed to get both his arms back between Lopez's legs - danger averted.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Buckner is defended easily by Lopez. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charley Buckner dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Lopez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Buckner slaps away a takedown attempt from Lopez, before circling back to the center of the mat. Lopez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Buckner's waist but Buckner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lopez off to one side. Buckner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lopez swats him away and circles back towards the center. Lopez misses with a low kick as Buckner jumps back. Lopez tries to clinch up. Juan Lopez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A clash of legs there as Lopez blocks the low kick. Lopez tries for a takedown but Buckner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Buckner is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lopez. Charley Buckner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Lopez. Lopez shoots for a double leg takedown but Buckner sprawls well. He's pushed Lopez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T1# Lopez jabs Buckner to the body, keeping him at a distance. No luck with that takedown attempt from Lopez. Lopez is breathing heavily. Buckner stuffs the takedown attempt from Lopez. Lopez gets slowly back to his feet. Lopez fails with an attempt to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Buckner tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Buckner wants to clinch up but Lopez keeps it at a distance. Lopez follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Lopez misses the body punch and Buckner counters with a lovely shot to the body. Lopez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2# Lopez misses with a body shot
and Buckner counters with a nice body shot. Lopez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Lopez shoots in for a takedown but Buckner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Lopez throws a right hand that Buckner ducks under and follows up with a left that Buckner also avoids with ease. Buckner shoots in looking for a takedown but Lopez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Buckner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Lopez tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD# Buckner closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Buckner scoring with strikes to the body and head. Buckner looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lopez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3# Buckner looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Buckner trying to control the action but Lopez is working from the bottom. Lopez is trying to stand up here but Buckner is controlling him well. Buckner is nestled in close to Lopez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Buckner missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Nice strikes from Buckner there. Charley Buckner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB# Buckner is working for a kimura but Lopez is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lopez flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T4# Buckner working the head and body with strikes. Lopez strikes from the bottom but Buckner passes into mount!
Lopez holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Buckner tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Lopez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charley Buckner dominated that second 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. This is the final round! #R3# Lopez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Buckner swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Lopez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Buckner went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Lopez throws a lazy body kick and Buckner counters with a low kick, right behind Lopez 's knee. Lopez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Buckner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lopez somewhat. Lopez fails with a takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lopez shoots in looking for a takedown but Buckner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lopez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Charley Buckner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Lopez.#T1# Lopez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Buckner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Buckner drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lopez sprawls and moves away. Lopez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Lopez misses with a takedown attempt and Buckner counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lopez thinking. Lopez darts in looking for a takedown but Buckner gets double underhooks and turns Lopez into the cage. Buckner tries to counter with a takedown but Lopez is quick to defend against it.#TD# Buckner manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lopez on his heels. He'll look to pass Lopez's guard now, I'm sure. Buckner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Buckner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lopez's head. Buckner landing some decent shots from guard. Buckner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SU# Lopez is working an open guard so Buckner takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T2# Buckner throws a low kick but Lopez moves out of range easily. Lopez throws a counter combo. Buckner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Lopez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Buckner. Buckner shoots for a takedown but Lopez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Lopez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Buckner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lopez defends it nicely.#T3# Lopez throws a head kick but Buckner moves out of range.
Lopez tries to clinch but fails miserably and Buckner counters with a right hand to the body. Lopez shoots in but no luck this time. As Lopez backs away, Buckner returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Buckner shoots for a double leg takedown but Lopez sprawls well. He's pushed Buckner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Juan Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lopez throws a half hearted mid kick. Lopez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL# and Buckner counters by moving into the clinch. Buckner jumps guard but Lopez stands there with Buckner around his waist. Buckner gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Buckner is trying to pull guard but Lopez has him pressed against the cage.#T4# Buckner stops a takedown attempt from Lopez.
Lopez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Buckner smiles and moves away.
#CL# Buckner moves into the clinch successfully.
Buckner jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lopez walks away with a smile on his face. Buckner gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Nice sprawl there from Lopez as Buckner shoots in. Lopez scores with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Charley Buckner showed his dominance in that final round. Well Buckner has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27 Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27 Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charley Buckner!
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