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Event:
TGC 8: Shakhbulatov vs Kulina
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1#
White misses with the combination.
#CL2#
White moves into range and clinches up with Florian.#TD#
Florian has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics White uses from the top position. #SU2#
White gets to his feet. Florian looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Florian throws a nice looking combination but White bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
White bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Florian explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
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!
White takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sloppy strikes from Florian. Those never looked like landing.
White tries to counter by closing the distance.
Some wild striking there from Florian.
#TD2#
White shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Florian is trying to defend but White finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T1#
White misses with a head shot. Florian uses the momentum to regain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White throws a strike but Florian rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
White throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Florian has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Florian gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
White swings for the body but Florian moves out of range.
#T2#
Florian stuffs the takedown attempt from White. White gets slowly back to his feet.
Florian looks to land a right hand but White moved out of range.
White scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL2#
White pushes Florian up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
White pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
White has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Florian is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL2#
White has managed to clinch.
Florian jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as White walks away with a smile on his face. Florian gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
White lands a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Florian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Florian slips a jab and a cross from White.
Florian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chris White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
White tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
White lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Florian circles away quickly and effectively.
White throws a hook but Florian avoids it easily.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knees to the body from White.
#BC2#
White's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Florian jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A right-left combo lands from Florian.
White looks to throw a body kick
enabling Florian to counter with a crisp jab.
White shoots for a double leg takedown but Florian sprawls well. He's pushed White's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Florian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T4#
Florian fails to land with a series of punches.
White misses with a few strikes there.
Florian looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Florian looks for the body kick but White saw that one coming.
White walks into a stiff left hand from Florian.
White shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Florian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Florian throws a head kick but White moves out of range.
White slips a straight right by Florian.
Florian throws a series of punches but White avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
White takes the fight into the clinch.
Florian is trying to drag White to the mat but White just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
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 Jon Florian will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
White dodges the punch combination from Florian.
White looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Florian scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
White thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Florian if he has to take too many more of those.
A kick lands to the mid section there for White.
Jon Florian is winning the standup battle so far.
White uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Florian.
Florian lands a body shot.
White defending well as Florian loads up on a big left hand.
White throws a right hand that Florian ducks under and follows up with a left that Florian also avoids with ease.
As White looks to move away, Florian throws a big counter combo but White just gets out of the way.
Florian really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Florian takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Florian misses with a two punch combination.
White is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Florian throws a nice looking combination but White bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A swing and a miss from Florian.#T1##CL2#
White gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Florian wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Florian tries to break free but White pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
White manages to break the clinch.
White scores with a three punch combo!
Florian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Florian moves out of range of the body kick from White.
#CL2#
White clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
White breaks the clinch.
Florian throws a nice looking combination but White bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Florian takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#T2#
White will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Florian throws a looping overhand right but White ducks down to avoid it.
White takes a swing at Florian's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from Florian misses.
White fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Florian pinned against the cage. Florian gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
White clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
White breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Florian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Florian misses the jab.
Jon Florian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Florian moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL2#
White has managed to clinch.
Florian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD2#
White has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Florian regains guard immediately.
White prevents Florian from getting back to his feet. #ES#
Florian pushes White off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Florian takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Florian is looking to land body kicks.
White goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Florian tries to bum rush White with a series of wild strikes but White uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And White tries to counter it with a takedown but Florian pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Florian throws a right and a left that White avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Florian.
A decent looking body kick lands there for White.
White throws a lazy uppercut
and Florian counters with a nice body shot.
Florian listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
White fails with a takedown attempt.
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 Jon Florian will probably get the nod.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by White.
White scoring with punches and elbows. #SU2#
White decides to take the fight back to the feet.
White is looking to clinch.
White pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Florian back to the cage. White follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Florian throws a right hand that White ducks under and follows up with a left that White also avoids with ease.
As Florian backs off White throws a huge counter combo but Florian manages to avoid it all.
White is looking to clinch but Florian is avoiding it.
White throws a hook but Florian avoids it easily.#CL2#
White clinches up with Florian and pushes him back against the cage.#T1##BC2#
White's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
White closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - White lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Florian pushes White off and scrambles back to his feet.
Florian throws a right hand that misses
and White counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Florian thinking.
White tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Florian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Florian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Florian fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. White looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
White misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Florian fails to land with a series of punches.
Florian misses with a leg kick.
White shoots for a takedown but Florian saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Florian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract White.
Florian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Florian has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
White tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Florian paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Florian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
White throws a counter combo.
White showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Florian.
Florian throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and White counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
White lets loose with a powerful body kick. Florian will feel that in the morning.
White lands a really nice looking cross but Florian seems unphased.
#T3#
Florian uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before White has time to react.
White lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD2#
White gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Florian pushes White off and gets back to his feet.
A head kick from White lands but Florian takes it in his stride.
Florian throws a nice looking combination but White bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Florian is fending him off so far but White persists. Nope, Florian circles away and we're back to standing.
White throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
A combination from White does no damage.
Florian misses with a wild combination.
White ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Florian connects with a body shot that sends White's belly button to the back.
Florian throws a nice looking combination but White bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
White misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jon Florian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris White.
Florian throws a left and a right that both miss
and White counters with a body kick that stops Florian in his tracks momentarily.
Florian scores with a three punch combo!
Chris White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
White keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
White changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jon Florian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A punch combination from Florian misses.
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 Jon Florian.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Florian, 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Florian!
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Event:
TGC 3: FW Title GP Round 1
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Florian avoids the head kick by Crane.
Florian throws a right and a left that Crane avoids nicely.
Crane swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Florian makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Florian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crane.
#TD#
Florian gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Crane to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Florian manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Florian has had enough of the clinch but Crane keeps him there for the moment.
Crane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crane has Florian pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Florian manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Crane drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Florian gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Crane has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Florian avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Crane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crane has Florian pressed against the cage, preventing Florian from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Crane keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Florian's efforts to push away.#T1##TD#
Crane lands a takedown into guard.
Florian wants to get back to his feet but Crane is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Crane drops back, looking for a kneebar! Florian looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Florian looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Florian! #REVB#
Crane tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Florian wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Crane might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Crane is working hard here to advance position.
Crane manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Crane throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Crane 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.
Crane throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Crane is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Crane looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Florian is trying to stand.
#T2#
Crane missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Crane works his foot free and advances to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Crane jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Florian manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Crane works to advance to full mount. Florian defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Florian looks winded!#SUB#
Crane goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Florian turns into him and now he's in Crane's guard.
#SU2#
Florian decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Crane, up you get!
Crane throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Florian counters with a series of strikes. Crane will be more careful next time no doubt. #T3#
Crane with a poor takedown
and Florian counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Crane misses with a double jab
enabling Florian to counter with a crisp jab.
Florian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Florian moves out of range of the body kick from Crane.
#TD#
Crane scores with a takedown into Florian's guard.
Crane postures up in Florian's guard and throws a big left but Florian blocks it.
Crane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Florian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crane throws an elbow that misses. Florian uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Crane's guard. Nice move by Florian!#REVB#
We've been informed that Florian has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Crane has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Florian can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Crane is looking for a triangle but Florian pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Crane looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Florian passes into half guard.
Crane is pressing down on Florian's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Crane has a closed guard, preventing Florian from standing up. #SUB#
Crane is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Florian has his hands clasped together but Crane extends and breaks Florian's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Crane.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Crane!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Florian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie misses with a takedown
letting Florian counter with a right hand.
Florian motions for Gracie to come forward. Florian throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie needs to keep his hands up - Florian had a free shot at his head there.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Florian sprawls well. Florian wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Florian misses with a low kick.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Gracie dives in and scores a takedown into Florian's guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Florian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie postures up in Florian's guard and throws a big left but Florian blocks it. #T1#
Gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
Florian wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gracie throwing shots but Florian is blocking nicely.
Florian avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.
Gracie stalling.
Gracie is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Florian! #T2#
Gracie controlling his opponent.
Gracie throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Gracie punching from mount but Florian doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Florian is breathing heavily.
Gracie looking to ground and pound but Florian is blocking nicely.
Gracie thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Gracie controlling the pace for now.
Florian is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Gracie sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Florian blocking the ground and pound. #T3#
Florian wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Gracie.
Gracie misses with a head shot.
Gracie throwing strikes here but Florian is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Gracie there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Gracie content just to control the position here.
Gracie scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Florian?
Florian wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Gracie.
Gracie throwing strikes here but Florian is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Gracie unloads with some shots from mount but Florian bucks and avoids them well.
Gracie lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Florian blocking the ground and pound. #T4#
Gracie content just to control the position here.
Gracie throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Florian because Gracie loaded up on that one.
Gracie thowing shots but they're missing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie content just to control the position here.
Gracie throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gracie throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Gracie throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Gracie breaks from Florian's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Gracie misses with a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armando Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Florian leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've been informed that Gracie has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Florian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jon Florian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armando Gracie.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Florian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Florian shoots in but Gracie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gracie shoots in but Florian avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Florian throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Florian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Florian throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Florian shows good takedown defense. #T1#
Florian with a nice cross.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Florian circles away easily
and Florian counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jon Florian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Florian to score with a decent uppercut.
Florian fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Florian lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gracie at a distance.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Florian counters with a nice body shot.
Florian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick.
Gracie walks into a stiff left hand from Florian.
Left hook, right uppercut from Florian.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Florian counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Florian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#TD2#
Gracie scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gracie controlling the position from side mount. #T2#
Gracie in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Gracie moves into full mount!
Gracie sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Gracie looking to ground and pound but Florian is blocking nicely.
Poor strikes thrown by Gracie there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Florian is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Gracie controlling the position easily from mount.
Gracie misses with a head shot.#T3#
Florian is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Florian really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gracie looking to ground and pound but Florian is blocking nicely.
Florian wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Gracie.
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Florian wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Gracie.
Gracie unloads with some shots from mount but Florian bucks and avoids them well.
Gracie controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Florian is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Florian wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Gracie.
Gracie throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Gracie thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Gracie throws some wild stikes that Florian manages to avoid easily.
Gracie thowing shots but they're missing.
Gracie has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Florian's face.
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 Jon Florian will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Florian as he avoids it easily.
Florian is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Florian moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jon Florian is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
letting Florian counter with a right hand.
Jon Florian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armando Gracie.
Florian getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Armando Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Florian cracks a nice hook into Gracie's ribs.
A lazy left from Florian finds it's target.
Florian stalks Gracie and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gracie's face. Gracie staggers backwards, shaken.
Florian scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Florian as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Florian.
#TD2#
Gracie closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Florian did well to prevent Gracie getting side control.
Florian looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T1#
Florian avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.
Florian avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.
Gracie content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gracie not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gracie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gracie controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Florian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Florian sprawls well.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Florian circles away easily
and Florian counters with a three punch combo that has Gracie backing up. Gracie nods at Florian to acknowledge the strikes.#CL#
Florian rushes Gracie and presses him up against the cage.#T3##BC#
Florian breaks the clinch.
Gracie goes for a double leg but Florian avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Florian continues to drive forward.
Florian connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gracie. Gracie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Florian lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#TD2#
Gracie looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Florian!
Gracie misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Gracie is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Florian will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gracie creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Florian sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Gracie in side control, throwing shots but Florian defends.
Gracie lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gracie misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T4#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Let's hope that Gracie has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Gracie looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Florian is avoiding damage well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Gracie creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Florian sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Gracie just content to control the position.
Gracie tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Florian showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Florian 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Florian!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2017 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ante is defended easily by Florian.
Florian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Florian has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ante finds it's way round the side to connect with Florian's head.
Florian looks for the body kick but Ante saw that one coming.
Ante steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Florian.
Florian swinging wildly here.
Ante dives in for a single leg takedown but Florian sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ante looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Florian throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ante's waist but Ante gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Florian off to one side.
Ante misses the shot to the body.
Ante looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jon Florian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kum Ante.#T1#
Ante shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Florian pinned against the cage. Florian gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Florian with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Ante moves into the clinch.
Ante tries to pull guard but Florian won't allow it.
#TD#
Florian manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ante stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Florian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ante won't allow Florian to sweep him here.
Ante wants to control from the top but Florian keeps moving.
Florian is pulling down on Ante's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Florian looking for a sweep. Not yet Florian, not yet.
Ante trying to control but Florian is working from the bottom.
Florian 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.
Ante must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice sprawl there from Ante as Florian shoots in.
Ante tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Florian paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ante shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Florian but Florian pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
Ante avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ante will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Florian misses with a low kick as Ante jumps back.
Ante fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Florian avoids it really well and circles away.
Ante shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Florian sprawls well. Florian wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ante gets slowly back to his feet.
Florian was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Florian tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ante sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Florian somewhat.#T4##CL#
Florian closes the distance and clinches.
Florian really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ante gets underhooks to prevent Florian's takedown attempt.
Ante gets underhooks to prevent Florian's takedown attempt.
Ante tries to land knees in the clinch but Florian avoids the damage to the body.
Ante jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Florian walks away with a smile on his face. Ante 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!
Florian avoids the head kick by Ante.
Florian tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ante sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Florian somewhat.
Florian moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAnte.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Florian dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ante keeps the fight on the outside.
Ante doesn't manage to clinch there - Florian circles away.
Florian is looking for a counter combo.
Danga de danga de dang - Florian scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#
It looks like Kum Ante has been cut.
Ante swats away the attempt to clinch by Florian.
Jon Florian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ante shoots in and drives through. Florian sprawls well.
Florian scores with the left hand. Ante knows he should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ante. Florian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Florian moves in looking to clinch but Ante pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ante defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Florian.
Florian tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ante defends well and Florian ends up having to push Ante into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Florian throws a head kick but Ante moves out of range.
Ante will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Florian misses with a takedown attempt - Ante sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Florian. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Florian closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Florian jumps guard and drags Ante to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Florian looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ante passes into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Ante is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Florian is refusing to be controlled, as Ante sits in half guard. #T2#
Florian holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Florian is looking to improve his position.
Florian makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Florian.
Ante with a flurry of punches that miss.
Florian is trying to control the position but Ante postures up. #T3#
Florian utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Florian wants to sweep but no luck.
Ante throws a big elbow that misses.
Florian keeping moving, preventing Ante from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Florian avoids the head kick by Ante.
Ante fails with the takedown.
Ante shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Florian pinned against the cage. Florian gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Florian looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2#
Ante shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Florian is trying to defend but Ante finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Florian trying to control but Ante postures up.
Florian is staying active underneath Ante, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Florian is positioning himself well to prevent Ante advancing to mount.
Florian trying to control here.
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 Jon Florian will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kum Ante's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ante fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Ante rushes Florian and presses him up against the cage.
Ante looking to stall.
Ante on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ante fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Florian breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ante misses with a takedown attempt - Florian sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Florian is looking for a counter combo.
Jon Florian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kum Ante.
Florian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Florian shoots in and drives through. Ante sprawls well.
Florian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Florian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ante tries to score a power double leg takedown but Florian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ante somewhat.
Florian looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Ante tries to clinch but Florian is having none of it.
Ante tries for a takedown but Florian circles away easily#CL#
and Florian moves into the clinch.
Ante takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stalling in the clinch from Florian.
#BC#
Florian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Florian misses with a leg kick. #T2#
Florian tries to clinch but Ante is having none of it. #CL#
Florian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Florian manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Florian working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Florian jumps guard.
Florian controls Ante momentarily but Ante frees himself.
Florian 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.#T3##SUB#
Florian is looking for a triangle here but Ante uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#SU2#
Ante stands up and beckons Florian to his feet.
Ante fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Florian shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Florian shoots in looking for a takedown. Ante tries to sprawl out of it but Florian keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ante manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ante is defended easily by Florian.
Ante dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Florian looks for a takedown but Ante sprawls well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ante shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Florian as he avoids it easily.
Florian was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kum Ante has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jon Florian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ante closes this distance looking for a takedown but Florian circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Florian showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Florian, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Florian!
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