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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Bryan misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Grimes counters by clinching up.
Grimes jumps guard but Bryan stands there with Grimes around his waist. Grimes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Grimes tries to pull guard but Bryan won't allow it.
#BC2#
Bryan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Bryan clinches up against the cage.
Come on Bryan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC2#
Bryan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Grimes clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Bryan manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Bryan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bryan thows a huge punch but Grimes dodges it nicely.
Grimes is trying to maintain the position but Bryan is very close to passing his half guard.
Bryan should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Well, if Bryan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T1#
Bryan tries to stand and escape but Grimes is controlling the position. #SUB#
Grimes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grimes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bryan wants to pass the guard but Grimes is defending well.
Bryan works his way into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grimes is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bryan lands a big elbow.
Bryan is looking to stand but Grimes has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Bryan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Grimes is desperately trying to improve his position but Bryan has a good base and remains in mount.
Bryan controlling the pace for now.
Grimes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bryan on the ground.#T3#
Bryan lands a couple of good shots and Grimes has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Bryan thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Bryan has good solid back control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bryan is working for a rear naked choke. Grimes is not defending it well and Bryan has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Grimes refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Grimes's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daniel Bryan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Bagutinov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Grimes napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bagutinov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Grimes!
Bagutinov unloads with some shots from mount but Grimes bucks and avoids them well.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bagutinov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bagutinov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Grimes is looking to escape.
Grimes can't escape the position.
Bagutinov thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Bagutinov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Bagutinov goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Grimes turns into him and now he's in Bagutinov's guard.
#T1##SUB2#
Grimes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bagutinov has his hands on Grimes's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Bagutinov working for submissions but it's allowed Grimes to get to half guard.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Bagutinov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bagutinov trying to control but Grimes postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Bagutinov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SU#
Grimes stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Bagutinov to get to his feet. #TD2#
Bagutinov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bagutinov stopping the sweep attempt from Grimes.
Bagutinov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bagutinov is looking to work some ground and pound but Grimes has wrist control.#T4#
Bagutinov stopping the sweep attempt from Grimes.
Bagutinov throwing strikes but missing.
Bagutinov is pushing down on Grimes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Grimes is fighting to maintain full guard but Bagutinov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Grimes is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Grimes looking for a kimura from the bottom but Bagutinov passes into side control!#SUB2#
Bagutinov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bagutinov is looking to take a break and control but Grimes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Bagutinov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Bagutinov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bagutinov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bagutinov trying to control the action but Grimes is working from the bottom.
Bagutinov tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagutinov wants to take a breather but Grimes is having none of it.
Bagutinov is looking to advance position but Grimes won't allow it. #T1##SUB#
Grimes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Bagutinov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Grimes was covering up waiting for the punch and Bagutinov finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Grimes working for a triangle but Bagutinov defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Bagutinov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Grimes keeping moving, preventing Bagutinov from controlling successfully.
Bagutinov is stalling in the full guard.
Bagutinov wants to stand but Grimes is controlling his posture from full guard.
Grimes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Bagutinov throws a big elbow that misses.
Bagutinov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bagutinov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Grimes's guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Grimes moves in looking to clinch but Bagutinov pushes him off.
Bagutinov throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Bagutinov gets the takedown into side control. #T4##SU2#
Bagutinov decides to stand back up. Bagutinov steps back and let's Grimes get back to his feet.#TD2#
Bagutinov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bagutinov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bagutinov is looking to take a break and control but Grimes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bagutinov works his way into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Bagutinov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Grimes.
Bagutinov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2#
Bagutinov clinches up against the cage.
Grimes tries to pull guard but Bagutinov won't allow it.
#BC2#
Bagutinov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grimes blocks a jab.
Adam Bagutinov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Grimes looking to score a takedown here. Bagutinov is defending well but Grimes drives through and ends up in Bagutinov's guard.
Bagutinov is looking to stand back up but Grimes counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Bagutinov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
Bagutinov tries to kick Grimes off but Grimes keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Bagutinov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bagutinov.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bagutinov is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Bagutinov stays in close to Grimes's body and controls the position.
Grimes can't keep his opponent in guard - Bagutinov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bagutinov wants to pass to mount but Grimes is defending the position. #T2#
Bagutinov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bagutinov is keen to just control but Grimes is a slippery customer.
Bagutinov is stalling here. Grimes is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bagutinov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Grimes has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Bagutinov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bagutinov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Grimes asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T3#
Bagutinov can't do much from the bottom here.
Grimes working the ground and pound.
Grimes throws an elbow but Bagutinov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Grimes wants to stand but Bagutinov is controlling his arm.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Grimes trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Bagutinov is trying to control Grimes's posture but Grimes avoids it.
Bagutinov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bagutinov trying to mount his opponent but Grimes defends it.
Bagutinov wants to control but Grimes is keeping him busy.
Emmett Grimes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adam Bagutinov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bagutinov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Bagutinov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bagutinov 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Bagutinov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Horton feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB2#
Horton postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Grimes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Horton, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Horton throws his legs up looking for a submission but Grimes uses it to pass to side control.
Grimes cracks Horton with a big right hand but Horton just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Horton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Grimes landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Horton gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Grimes 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. #T1##SUB2#
Horton looking for subs from the bottom but Grimes mounts him!
Grimes with the ground and pound from mount.
Horton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Horton really wants to buck Grimes off and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Horton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Grimes lands with some strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grimes controlling the pace for now.
Horton is bucking up trying to escape but Grimes cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Grimes scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Horton?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Grimes cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#T2#
Horton wants to get back to his feet.
Horton looks winded!#SUB#
Grimes wants to finish this one by submission but Horton is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Grimes.
Horton squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Grimes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Horton is looking to get to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grimes postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Horton looks a forlorn figure.
Grimes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Horton is trying to stand.#T3#
Horton can't escape the position.
Horton is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Grimes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Horton is in all sorts of trouble here.
Horton is still trying to improve position.
Horton has given up his back.
Grimes scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Horton is looking for a way out.
Grimes lands a shot to the head. #T4#
Grimes cracks Horton with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Horton from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
#SUB#
Grimes is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Grimes lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Grimes.
Horton is trying to stand back up.
Grimes is working the ground and pound. Can Horton escape?
Horton is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emmett Grimes dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Grimes shoots for a takedown but Horton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Grimes pushes Horton up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Grimes pulls guard.
Horton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grimes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Horton stopping the sweep attempt from Grimes.#SUB2#
Horton postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Grimes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Horton, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Horton throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Grimes escapes and throws Horton's legs to the side, diving into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Grimes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Horton is breathing heavily.#T1##SU#
Grimes stands up and beckons Horton to his feet. #CL#
Grimes forces Horton back against the cage and clinches.
Grimes jumps guard but Horton turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Grimes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emmett Grimes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grimes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Grimes gets control of Horton's arms and successfully pulls guard. Grimes will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Grimes can't keep his opponent in guard - Horton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Grimes wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Horton wants to free his trapped foot but Grimes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Horton is trying to control the action in half guard but Grimes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Grimes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Grimes keeping moving, preventing Horton from controlling successfully.
Horton is looking to pass into half guard but Grimes pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Grimes is in guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Horton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grimes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grimes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Horton has an active guard here but Grimes has managed to pass into half guard.
Grimes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3##SU#
Grimes decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #CL#
Grimes darts in and clinches Horton up against the cage.
Grimes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Grimes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Horton smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Horton darts in and clinches Grimes up against the cage.#T4#
Grimes jumps guard but Horton turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Grimes pulls Horton into guard.
Horton trying to control but Grimes is working from the bottom.
Horton passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Horton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grimes defends it well. #SUB2#
Horton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Horton 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.
Emmett Grimes dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Grimes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Horton tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Grimes is in Horton's guard.
Horton is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Grimes dives into side control.
#REVB#
Horton tries to escape but Grimes is in control.
Horton tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Grimes connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Horton to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horton wants to get back to his feet.
Grimes lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Horton hold on?!
#T1##SUB#
Grimes tightening his grip on Horton, looking for the choke.
Horton is trying to stand back up.
Horton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Horton is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#ES2#
Grimes has his opponent's back but Horton is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Grimes.
Grimes shoots in looking for a takedown. Horton tries to sprawl out of it but Grimes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Horton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Horton throws a low kick but it's checked well by Grimes.
Grimes appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD2#
Grimes gets caught napping as Horton dives in and scores a takedown. Grimes manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Horton has gone for a leg lock! Grimes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Horton's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Horton looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Grimes passes into side control.
Horton wants to get back to his feet.#T3##SU#
Grimes decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL#
Grimes gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Grimes jumps guard.
Horton is looking to pass into half guard but Grimes pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Grimes is in guard.#REVR#
Grimes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Grimes stands up and waves to Horton to follow him. #CL#
Grimes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#TD#
Grimes successfully pulls guard.
Horton pushes down on Grimes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Horton is keen to just control but Grimes is a slippery customer.
Horton is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Grimes is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emmett Grimes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Grimes, 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emmett Grimes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Gagnon closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Grimes jumps into guard, dragging Gagnon to the mat.
#SUB2#
Gagnon drops back, looking for a kneebar! Grimes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Grimes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Grimes! #REVR#
Gagnon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Gagnon actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gagnon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Gagnon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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.#SUB2#
Gagnon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grimes pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB2#
Gagnon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grimes pulls his head out easily.
Grimes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gagnon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Grimes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Grimes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gagnon is trying to stand up here but Grimes is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Gagnon actively working from the bottom here.
Gagnon is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gagnon pushes Grimes off looking to stand but Grimes dives back in and keeps control.
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. Grimes connects with a nice short shot to Gagnon's temple.
Grimes stops Gagnon from getting back to his feet.
#SU#
Grimes escapes and gets back to his feet. #CL#
Grimes clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Gagnon gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Grimes tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Gagnon manages to move to mount!
Gagnon prevents Grimes from getting the reversal.#T3#
Gagnon looking to control and managing it successfully.
It looks like Gagnon might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB2#
Gagnon goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Grimes turns into him and now he's in Gagnon's guard.
#SUB#
Grimes postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gagnon is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Grimes, into his guard. #REVB#
Gagnon works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Gagnon seems to be looking for submissions.
Gagnon is looking to take a break and control but Grimes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gagnon prevents Grimes from improving his position.#SUB2#
Gagnon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Gagnon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grimes has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Gagnon will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Gagnon gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Grimes has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gagnon uses from the top position. #SUB#
Grimes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gagnon throws a big elbow that misses.
Gagnon wants to control from the top but Grimes keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gagnon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grimes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gagnon on the ground.
Gagnon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gagnon throws a strike but Grimes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1##SUB2#
Gagnon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grimes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Emmett Grimes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grimes cracks Gagnon with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Gagnon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Grimes is aware though and is defending well.#ES2#
Gagnon has his feet on Grimes's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL2#
Gagnon instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Gagnon is trying to trip Grimes. He has hold of a leg but Grimes is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gagnon persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#T2##SUB#
Grimes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gagnon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gagnon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gagnon wants to control from the top but Grimes keeps moving.
Gagnon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Gagnon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Grimes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gagnon is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Gagnon scoring with some ground and pound.
Gagnon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Grimes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Grimes is trying to get back to full guard.
Gagnon wants to control but Grimes is keeping him busy.
Gagnon is looking to stall here but Grimes recovers full guard.
Gagnon trying to control but Grimes is working from the bottom. #T4#
Gagnon stands and throws Grimes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gagnon wants to control but Grimes is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Gagnon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Gagnon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Gagnon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Grimes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Gagnon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Gagnon darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Grimes is looking for a sweep. Gagnon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gagnon trying to control from half guard but Grimes is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gagnon is working for an americana but Grimes has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Gagnon was thinking about the submission.
Grimes wants to sweep here but Gagnon controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Gagnon pushing down on Grimes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gagnon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Grimes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Grimes trying to get back to full guard but Gagnon takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Grimes is trying desperately to improve position.
Gagnon tries to control but Grimes wriggling away. #T2#
Gagnon controlling the pace for now.
Gagnon moves to the back position.
Grimes is keeping busy.
Grimes trying to control the position but Gagnon manages to sink in the hooks.
Grimes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Gagnon has managed to slip his arm under Grimes's chin. This could be all over... yep, Grimes is tapping out! Submission win for Gagnon.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mike Gagnon!
A very excited looking Mike Gagnon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Barnes clinches.
Grimes fails to pull guard.
Grimes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Grimes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Barnes just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emmett Grimes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Barnes gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Barnes is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Grimes is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Barnes has his hands clasped together but Grimes extends and breaks Barnes's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Grimes.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Emmett Grimes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
St Pierre gets a double leg takedown into Grimes's guard.
St Pierre must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
St Pierre 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
It looks like St Pierre might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
St Pierre wants to control from the top but Grimes keeps moving. #SUB#
St Pierre stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Grimes throws up his legs and catches St Pierre in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! St Pierre tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Grimes! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Emmett Grimes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Flynn throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Flynn rushes Grimes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Flynn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Flynn moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Flynn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Flynn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Grimes moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Flynn breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Flynn clinches up with Grimes and pushes him back against the cage.
Grimes tries to pull guard but Flynn won't allow it.
Flynn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Flynn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Flynn unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Grimes jumps guard but Flynn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Flynn lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grimes is trying to pull guard but Flynn has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emmett Grimes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Flynn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Flynn scores with a body shot.
#T1#
Flynn lands a leg kick that knocks Grimes off balance momentarily.
Grimes blocks a head kick by Flynn.
Grimes throws a quick counter kick to the body but Flynn avoids it.#CL2#
Grimes tries to keep at a distance but Flynn has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Flynn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Grimes feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SU#
Flynn is working an open guard so Grimes takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Pete Flynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Grimes tries to keep at a distance but Flynn has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Flynn breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Grimes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Flynn, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Flynn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2##CL2#
Flynn forces Grimes back against the cage and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grimes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Flynn is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Grimes can't fight it off and eventually Flynn manages to take the fight to the floor. Grimes looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Flynn trying to control the position from guard on top but Grimes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flynn wanted to stand there but Grimes had control of the position.
Grimes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SU2#
Flynn gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T3##CL2#
Flynn moves into range and clinches up with Grimes.#BC2#
Flynn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Flynn closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Flynn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Grimes clinches up against the cage.
Flynn lands a damaging elbow.
Flynn lands an elbow that stopped Grimes in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like Emmett Grimes has been cut.
Flynn has Grimes pushed against the cage.
Grimes jumps guard but Flynn stands there with Grimes around his waist. Grimes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Flynn as the two fighters clinch.
Grimes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Flynn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Grimes is breathing heavily.#T4##TD#
Grimes jumps guard and drags Flynn to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU2#
Flynn gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Flynn drives through and clinches with Grimes against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grimes tries to pull guard but Flynn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Flynn lands a big knee to the head and Grimes goes down! Flynn pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pete Flynn!
A very excited looking Pete Flynn made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Trudeau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grimes. #TD2#
Trudeau shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Grimes manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trudeau preventing the sweep.
Trudeau scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Grimes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trudeau throws a big right hand that misses.
Trudeau stops Grimes from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Trudeau's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Grimes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Trudeau lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Trudeau slips nicely into half guard.
Trudeau trying to control from half guard but Grimes is working away.
Trudeau is stalling here. Grimes is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Trudeau seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Grimes has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Grimes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Grimes looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Trudeau is avoiding damage well.
#ES2#
Trudeau sneaks out the side door and pushes Grimes away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#CL2#
Trudeau drives through and clinches with Grimes against the cage.
#T2#
Trudeau scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Trudeau decides to pull guard.
Trudeau working a defensive guard here.
#SU#
Grimes stands and steps away. Trudeau gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Trudeau lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trudeau lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grimes circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Trudeau gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Grimes to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Trudeau has his feet on Grimes's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T3#
Trudeau's corner calls for a 1-2. Trudeau obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC2#
Grimes is rocked!
Trudeau tries to bum rush Grimes with a series of wild strikes but Grimes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oh Grimes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Trudeau throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Grimes is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Trudeau lands a huge takedown. Grimes is out but the ref is slow to react and Trudeau lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Grimes lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Trudeau!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Bustamante shoots in and gets a takedown into Grimes's guard.
Grimes looking to control.
Bustamante is looking to work some ground and pound but Grimes has wrist control.
Bustamante wants to control from the top but Grimes keeps moving.
Grimes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Grimes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bustamante defends well.#SUB#
Grimes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bustamante trying to control but Grimes is working from the bottom.
Bustamante is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1#
Grimes trying to keep a closed guard but Bustamante is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bustamante throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Grimes counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bustamante content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#TD2#
Bustamante lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#SUB2#
Bustamante is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grimes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bustamante.
Bustamante trying to control the action but Grimes is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Bustamante is looking for a kimura here.
Bustamante not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bustamante wants to stand up but Grimes is controlling the position.
Bustamante perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Grimes wants to control but Bustamante is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Bustamante manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Grimes on his heels. He'll look to pass Grimes's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Grimes pushes Bustamante off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD2#
Bustamante closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Grimes quickly recovers to half guard.
Grimes is trying to maintain the position but Bustamante is very close to passing his half guard.
Bustamante tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Grimes. #T4#
Bustamante thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grimes's head.
Bustamante is trying to control. Grimes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bustamante is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Grimes!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bustamante putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grimes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Grimes prevents Bustamante from taking his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bustamante can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Grimes is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazushi Bustamante dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Grimes moves out of range of the body kick from Bustamante.
#CL#
Grimes forces Bustamante back against the cage and clinches.
Bustamante throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Grimes successfully pulls guard.
Grimes controls Bustamante momentarily but Bustamante frees himself.
Grimes wants to control the position but Bustamante says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB2#
Bustamante is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bustamante tries to pass the half guard into mount. Grimes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Grimes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bustamante has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bustamante controlling from mount.
Bustamante with the ground and pound from mount. #T2#
Grimes tries to hold on but Bustamante pushes him away. #SUB2#
Bustamante goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Grimes is on top in guard.
Grimes throws a big elbow that misses.
Grimes would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bustamante wants to stand up but Grimes is controlling him.
Bustamante not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Kazushi Bustamante has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Bustamante had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Grimes defends it easily.
Bustamante is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Bustamante has his foot on Grimes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grimes works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bustamante is trying to keep Grimes in close.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bustamante misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
Bustamante closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Grimes did well to prevent Bustamante getting side control.
Bustamante wants to take a breather but Grimes is having none of it.
Grimes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Grimes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Grimes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kazushi Bustamante will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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##CL2#
Bustamante clinches with his opponent.
Grimes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Grimes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Bustamante closes the distance and clinches.
Grimes fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Bustamante has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Grimes regains guard immediately.
Grimes has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bustamante has passed into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An elbow from Bustamante crashes against the mat.
Bustamante working away.#T1#
Bustamante landing a few strikes.
Bustamante scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Grimes to see if he's OK.
Grimes is looking to reverse the position.
Grimes is not content to let Bustamante control the position.
Grimes tries to bench press Bustamante off him but Bustamante keeps the position.
Bustamante trying to control the action but Grimes is working from the bottom.
Grimes is looking for a sweep.
Grimes 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#
Grimes dodges the ground and pound from Bustamante.#SU2#
Bustamante decides to stand back up. Bustamante steps back and let's Grimes get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Bustamante shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bustamante showed some decent athleticism there.
Bustamante is stalling here. Grimes is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bustamante seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Grimes has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Bustamante tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Bustamante can't do much from the bottom here.
Bustamante tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bustamante is still trying to improve position.
Bustamante manages to get back to half guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Grimes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bustamante makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bustamante.
Bustamante wants to stand but Grimes is controlling the position.
Bustamante 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Bustamante is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kazushi Bustamante comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bustamante 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazushi Bustamante!
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