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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2017 |
#R1# Awesomesauce throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A combination from Awesomesauce does no damage. Mcfarland takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2# It looks like Harley Mcfarland has been cut. Mcfarland throws a body kick that misses. Awesomesauce misses with a body shot.
Awesomesauce is looking to score with low kicks. Mcfarland tries to counter with a takedown but Awesomesauce is quick to defend against it. Mcfarland fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Awesomesauce throws a series of punches but Mcfarland avoids them all with ease. Sloppy strikes from Awesomesauce. Those never looked like landing. Awesomesauce falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD# and Mcfarland decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Awesomesauce's guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Awesomesauce tries to land a sweep but no joy. Awesomesauce is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mcfarland is controlling him. Mcfarland is in close to Awesomesauce's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1# Awesomesauce looking to control but Mcfarland passes into half guard.
#SUB# Mcfarland is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Awesomesauce sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2# Awesomesauce looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Awesomesauce looks winded! The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#ES2# Awesomesauce makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD# Mcfarland fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Awesomesauce sprawls well initially but Mcfarland persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2# Awesomesauce has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Mcfarland is on him like a limpet, forcing Awesomesauce back against the cage. Mcfarland really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2# This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2# Awesomesauce has picked Mcfarland up - he's going for a ride! Awesomesauce dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES# Mcfarland kicks off Awesomesauce and gets to his feet. Awesomesauce looks to land a combination but Mcfarland avoids it well. #CL2# Awesomesauce clinches with his opponent.
Mcfarland scores with a nice hook to the head. Mcfarland lands with a short shot to the head. Mcfarland lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2# Awesomesauce breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Awesomesauce throws a head kick but Mcfarland moves out of range.
#TD# Mcfarland closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Awesomesauce quickly recovers to half guard. Awesomesauce pushes Mcfarland off but Mcfarland dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Awesomesauce looking for a sweep but Mcfarland has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T3# Awesomesauce can't escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Mcfarland. Awesomesauce tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB# Mcfarland has control of Awesomesauce's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Awesomesauce regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Mcfarland looking to control and managing it successfully. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4# Awesomesauce wants to hold on but Mcfarland pushes him away. Awesomesauce is trying to escape the mount.
Mcfarland raining down hammerfists from mount. Awesomesauce keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB# Mcfarland is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Awesomesauce is surviving well by controlling Mcfarland's body position as best he can. 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 Harley Mcfarland will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Harley Mcfarland's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Mcfarland lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. A jab from Awesomesauce misses. Awesomesauce misses with the combination.
Mcfarland staying out of range there.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC# Mcfarland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Awesomesauce feints and as Mcfarland raises his hands in defense, Awesomesauce changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES# Mcfarland pushes Awesomesauce off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mcfarland tries to clinch up but Awesomesauce circles away and keeps his distance.#TD# Mcfarland looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Awesomesauce tries to roll over but Mcfarland keeps him under control. Awesomesauce is breathing heavily.#T1# Awesomesauce is looking to get back to full guard here but Mcfarland has managed to pass to side control instead. Mcfarland will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. You can see the frustration on Awesomesauce's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB# Mcfarland is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Awesomesauce is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB# Mcfarland wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Awesomesauce, who protects the arm well. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Awesomesauce is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Awesomesauce is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mcfarland's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2# Awesomesauce looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3# Awesomesauce slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB# Mcfarland thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2# Awesomesauce is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mcfarland's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Mcfarland lands a couple of decent looking shots. Mcfarland is in close to Awesomesauce's body, working some short punches and elbows. Awesomesauce working a defensive guard but Mcfarland manages to pass into side control anyway.
Awesomesauce struggling a bit here. Awesomesauce tries to improve position but can't. Harley Mcfarland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Mcfarland controls the position. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB# Mcfarland is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Awesomesauce has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB# Mcfarland is trying to get an arm triangle but Awesomesauce is defending well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harley Mcfarland dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Harley Mcfarland's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##TD# Mcfarland darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Mcfarland trying to control the pace. Mcfarland slips a nice elbow through Awesomesauce's hands, connecting with Awesomesauce's forehead. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Awesomesauce wants to get back to his feet.
Awesomesauce is looking to control Mcfarland's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Awesomesauce avoid being mounted?#T1# Mcfarland prevents Awesomesauce from improving his position.#SUB# Mcfarland is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB# Mcfarland is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mcfarland lands strikes from half guard.#T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Awesomesauce is looking to improve his position.
Awesomesauce is looking to escape. Awesomesauce wants to get back to full guard. Awesomesauce takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Mcfarland stops Awesomesauce from getting back to his feet.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Awesomesauce misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD# Mcfarland throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Awesomesauce was covering up waiting for the punch and Mcfarland finishes the takedown easily into guard. Awesomesauce wants to get back to his feet but Mcfarland passes into half guard.
#T3##REVB# Awesomesauce is trying to stand up here but Mcfarland is controlling him well. #SUB# Mcfarland is working for a submission of some sort.
Awesomesauce moves into full guard.
Awesomesauce trying to keep a closed guard but Mcfarland is proving a slippery customer.
#T4##SUB# Mcfarland drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Awesomesauce manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mcfarland has Awesomesauce in his guard.#REVB##SUB# Mcfarland throws his legs up looking for a submission but Awesomesauce uses it to pass to side control.
#SU2# Awesomesauce decides to stand back up. Awesomesauce steps back and let's Mcfarland get back to his feet. JP Awesomesauce has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Awesomesauce is looking to land body kicks. JP Awesomesauce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Awesomesauce throws a head kick that misses. Harley Mcfarland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Awesomesauce throws a head kick that misses and Mcfarland counters with a left to the body.
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 Harley Mcfarland. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mcfarland, 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29 Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Harley Mcfarland! In defeat, JP Awesomesauce stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is BULLSHIT!!!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Enrique feints and as Awesomesauce raises his hands in defense, Enrique changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Enrique won't allow Awesomesauce to get back to his feet. Awesomesauce trying to keep a closed guard but Enrique is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Enrique wants to stand and escape but instead Awesomesauce has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR# Awesomesauce wants to control from the top but Enrique keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Enrique seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB# Awesomesauce drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Enrique manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Awesomesauce has Enrique in his guard.#REVB# Enrique lands a couple of elbows. Awesomesauce wants to sweep but no luck. Enrique pushing down on Awesomesauce's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SU2# Enrique gets to his feet - back to striking we go! Enrique swings for the body but Awesomesauce moves out of range.
#T2##CL2# Enrique closes the distance and pushes Awesomesauce back into the cage. Awesomesauce blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Awesomesauce tries to break free but Enrique pushes him back against the cage.#TD2# Enrique jumps guard.
#ES2# Enrique has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Awesomesauce is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. Enrique wants to take the fight to the mat but Awesomesauce manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Enrique controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD2# Enrique pulls guard successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2# Enrique looking for a guillotine here but Awesomesauce defends easily.
#SUB2# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Enrique working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Awesomesauce has passed into half guard!
#T3# Enrique desperately trying to maintain half guard. Enrique pushes Awesomesauce off looking to stand but Awesomesauce dives back in and keeps control.
Awesomesauce is trying to control. Enrique wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. The fighters are battling for position here. Enrique manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Enrique keeping moving, preventing Awesomesauce from controlling successfully. Enrique seems keen to control Awesomesauce's posture. Awesomesauce won't allow Enrique to sweep him here. Enrique is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Enrique controlling the action here. #SUB2# Enrique is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban Enrique dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Awesomesauce tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Enrique fails with the takedown. JP Awesomesauce is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Enrique circles away from the clinch attempt.
Enrique steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Awesomesauce. Awesomesauce shoots for a double leg takedown but Enrique sprawls well. He's pushed Awesomesauce's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2# Enrique closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Awesomesauce takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Awesomesauce tries to improve position but can't. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2# Enrique decides to stand up, so the ref orders Awesomesauce to his feet. Enrique fails with a takedown attempt. Enrique swats away the attempt to clinch by Awesomesauce.#T1# Awesomesauce fails in his attempt to clinch. Enrique unleashes a big counter combination but Awesomesauce bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL# Awesomesauce darts in and clinches Enrique up against the cage. Enrique has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Enrique controlling the action here for a moment.
Awesomesauce tries to pull guard but Enrique holds him up against the cage and eventually Awesomesauce drops back down to his feet.
#TD2# Enrique has picked Awesomesauce up - he's going for a ride! Enrique dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Enrique controlling the pace. Awesomesauce wants to control the action here but instead Enrique manages to pass to full mount! #T2# Awesomesauce keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Enrique takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Awesomesauce is desperately trying to improve his position but Enrique has a good base and remains in mount. Enrique landing punches. Awesomesauce wants to hold on but Enrique pushes him away. Enrique scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Enrique controlling the position easily from mount. Awesomesauce is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3##SUB2# Enrique goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Awesomesauce is on top in guard.
Awesomesauce wants to pass the guard but Enrique is keeping the position. Enrique controlling the position. Enrique throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Enrique working a defensive guard here.
#T4# Enrique keeping moving, preventing Awesomesauce from controlling successfully. Enrique pulls Awesomesauce in to control the position. Enrique bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Awesomesauce's guard. #REVB# Enrique 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. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Awesomesauce holds on and takes a little breather. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban Enrique showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Awesomesauce tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Enrique swivels and escapes. Awesomesauce checks a leg kick. A head kick misses from Awesomesauce. #CL2# Enrique pushes Awesomesauce up against the cage in a clinch. Awesomesauce avoiding damage as Enrique throws knees to the body.
#TD2# Enrique has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Awesomesauce uses from the top position. Enrique wants to stand but Awesomesauce is controlling the position. Enrique has Awesomesauce pulled in close to control his posture. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Awesomesauce got a little sloppy there for a moment and Enrique has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Awesomesauce has managed to get both his arms back between Enrique's legs - danger averted. Enrique bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Awesomesauce's guard. #REVB##T1# Enrique's corner is telling him to maintain position. Awesomesauce looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Enrique scoring with some ground and pound. Enrique advances position into side control! Esteban Enrique has got the better of the ground game so far. Awesomesauce wants to control but Enrique postures up. Awesomesauce is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2# Enrique gets to mount! Awesomesauce was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Awesomesauce is trying desperately to improve position. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Enrique dominating with strikes here. Enrique landing strikes from the mount. Enrique controlling from the full mount. Enrique looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Awesomesauce in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Awesomesauce knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Enrique on the ground.#T3# Enrique unloading with bombs! Enrique controlling from the full mount. Awesomesauce tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2# Awesomesauce defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Enrique. Enrique breaks from Awesomesauce's wrist control and lands an elbow. Enrique postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Awesomesauce looks a forlorn figure.
Awesomesauce tries to lock up and control but Enrique gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4##SU2# Enrique stands up from mount. Strange move. Enrique throws a head kick that misses. Awesomesauce seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD2# Enrique scores with a takedown into Awesomesauce's guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Awesomesauce looking to control but Enrique passes into half guard.
Enrique lands with a punch from half guard. Awesomesauce on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Enrique in particular looking to stall. JP Awesomesauce has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Esteban Enrique is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Awesomesauce tries to roll over but Enrique keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight! Esteban Enrique comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Enrique 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 26:30 Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esteban Enrique! JP Awesomesauce was interviewed post fight and said 'This is BULLSHIT!!!'.
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