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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Weathers shoots in and gets a takedown into Bender's guard.#SUB#
Bender looking for a guillotine here but Weathers defends easily.
Bender keeping moving, preventing Weathers from controlling successfully.
Weathers looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bender might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weathers keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bender's head.#T1#
Bender keeping full guard, as Weathers tries to pass.
Bender looking to hit a scissor sweep but Weathers is one step ahead there.
Weathers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bender swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Weathers trying to control but Bender is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bender is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bender keeping moving, preventing Weathers from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Weathers fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bender throws a big counter combination but Weathers scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Weathers with a poor takedown
and Bender counters with a straight right hand.
Weathers shoots in looking for a takedown but Bender manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Weathers's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bender appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Donovan Bender has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Weathers.#TD#
Bender closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Weathers did well to prevent Bender getting side control.#SU#
Bender stands up and beckons Weathers to join him on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Bender. No joy for Weathers on that attempt.
Carl Weathers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Weathers.
Bender could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Weathers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bender tries to avoid it but Weathers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bender to the ground. Bender escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Weathers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bender defends it nicely.
Weathers looks winded!#TD2#
Weathers looking to score a takedown here. Bender is defending well but Weathers drives through and ends up in Bender's guard.#SUB#
Bender is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bender throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Weathers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4##SUB#
Weathers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bender has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Weathers has managed to get both his arms back between Bender's legs - danger averted.
Weathers with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Bender is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Weathers trying to control the position from guard on top but Bender is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bender can't keep his opponent in guard - Weathers advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
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 Donovan Bender will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Weathers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bender is fending him off so far but Weathers persists. Nope, Bender circles away and we're back to standing.
Bender slaps away a takedown attempt from Weathers, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bender stuffs the takedown.
It looked like Bender was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Weathers.
Donovan Bender has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Weathers.
Weathers fails with a takedown attempt.
As Weathers tries to get set, Bender tries to push him back and clinch up but Weathers manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bender pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bender dodges the punch combination from Weathers.
Bender tries to counter by clinching up but Weathers breaks away and moves out of range.
Weathers closes the distance and clinches up with Bender, looking for a takedown. Weathers pushes Bender against the cage but Bender circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T1#
Bender throws a head kick that misses
and Weathers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Weathers takes the fight into the clinch.
Bender is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#TD#
Bender successfully pulls guard.
Weathers trying to control the position from guard on top but Bender is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bender keeping full guard, as Weathers tries to pass.
Weathers wants to control from the top but Bender keeps moving. #T2#
Bender punching from the bottom - just letting Weathers know he's still in a fight.
Bender has momentary wrist control but Weathers slips an elbow through the middle.
Bender keeping moving, preventing Weathers from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Weathers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bender has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Weathers has managed to get both his arms back between Bender's legs - danger averted.
Weathers trying to control but Bender is working from the bottom. #T3#
Weathers throws a strike but Bender rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Weathers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bender trying to stand up but can't free himself from Weathers's guard.#SU#
Bender stands and steps away. Weathers gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Weathers closes the distance and clinches up with Bender, looking for a takedown. Weathers pushes Bender against the cage but Bender circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Weathers goes for a double leg but Bender avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bender continues to drive forward.
Weathers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Weathers tries to get set, Bender tries to push him back and clinch up but Weathers manages to avoid the attempt.
Weathers is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Weathers moves into range and clinches up with Bender.#T4#
Weathers tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bender smiles and moves away.
Bender looks to land a right hand but Weathers moved out of range.
Weathers with the counter takedown but Bender avoids it easily.
Weathers defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bender.
Donovan Bender is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bender looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Weathers appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Weathers throws a sloppy head kick and Bender moves out of range easily. #TD#
Bender shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bender showed some decent athleticism there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bender wants to stand up but Weathers manages to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donovan Bender dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Weathers has managed to clinch.
Bender is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bender jumps guard but Weathers turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Weathers is looking to control Bender's arms but Bender gets an underhook and turns him. Now Weathers has his back to the cage.
Bender goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Weathers tries to pull guard but Bender forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Weathers changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bender fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Bender moves into the clinch.#T1#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bender fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Weathers.
Come on Bender - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Weathers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bender's elbow.
Bender is pressed up against the cage. Weathers has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bender down to the mat. Bender avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Donovan Bender has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Weathers.#CL2#
Weathers has Bender up against the cage in a clinch.
Bender fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Weathers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bender.
Weathers unleashes a big counter combination but Bender bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bender is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bender misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Weathers is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bender sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Weathers looks to move away, Bender throws a big counter combo but Weathers just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Weathers clinches up with Bender and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Weathers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Weathers shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bender sprawls well. Bender wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Weathers gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Weathers throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Weathers avoids the head kick by Bender.
Weathers misses with a few strikes there.
Weathers dives in for a single leg takedown but Bender sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Weathers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Weathers shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bender sprawls well. Bender wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Weathers gets slowly back to his feet.
Weathers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bender circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Weathers tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bender swivels and escapes.
Weathers blocks a head kick by Bender.
Weathers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bender defends it nicely.
Bender misses with a wild combination.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Weathers tries for a takedown but Bender circles away easily#CL#
and Bender counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bender.
Carl Weathers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Donovan Bender is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Weathers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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 Donovan Bender.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bender, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donovan Bender!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Qiang throws a head kick but Weathers moves out of range.
Weathers looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Qiang tries to bum rush Weathers with a series of wild strikes but Weathers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Qiang shoots in looking for a takedown. Weathers tries to sprawl out of it but Qiang keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Weathers manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Weathers tries to counter with a takedown but Qiang is quick to defend against it.
Qiang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Qiang misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Weathers moves into the clinch.
Qiang wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Weathers has him pressed against the cage.
Qiang has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Weathers after a bit of a struggle.
Carl Weathers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wang Qiang.
Qiang is trying to force a seperation but Weathers has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qiang slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Weathers breaks from the clinch.
Qiang misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Qiang darts in and clinches Weathers up against the cage.#T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Qiang is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Weathers to keep the fight standing.
Qiang stalling the fight.
Qiang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Weathers backwards. #BC2#
Qiang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Weathers with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Qiang moves into the clinch.
Qiang wants to take the fight to the mat but Weathers manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Qiang stalling in the clinch.
#TD2#
Qiang jumps guard and drags Weathers to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Weathers is fighting to break Qiang's control of his arms but Qiang is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Qiang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Weathers defends well.#T2#
Qiang is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weathers trying to control but Qiang is working from the bottom.
Weathers won't allow Qiang to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Qiang looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Weathers won't allow Qiang to get back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3##SUB2#
Qiang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Weathers is aware though and is defending well.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Qiang shoots in but Weathers avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Qiang moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL2#
Qiang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Qiang working hard to break the clinch.
Weathers keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Qiang's efforts to push away.
Weathers avoids the elbow strike from Qiang, against the cage.
#T4##TD2#
Qiang pulls guard.
Qiang trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB2#
Qiang has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Weathers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Weathers prevents Qiang from getting back to his feet.
Qiang pulls Weathers in close to his closed guard and prevents Weathers from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Qiang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Weathers defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wang Qiang 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##CL2#
Qiang drives through and clinches with Weathers against the cage.
Qiang prevents the takedown attempt.
Weathers working hard to break the clinch.
Qiang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Weathers avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Qiang wants to break free but Weathers has control.
Qiang tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Weathers definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Weathers taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Weathers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Qiang lands with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Qiang shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Qiang showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Qiang 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.
#T1#
Qiang content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Let's hope that Qiang 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.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Qiang is working for a kimura but Weathers is defending it quite comfortably.
Qiang is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Qiang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Qiang wants to pass the guard but Weathers is defending well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Qiang throws a wild body kick that Weathers sees coming a mile off.
Weathers keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Carl Weathers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wang Qiang.
Qiang shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Weathers as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Weathers was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Qiang blocks the body kick.
#CL2#
Qiang darts in and clinches Weathers up against the cage.
Qiang fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Qiang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Weathers pulls his leg out and moves away.
Carl Weathers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Qiang has Weathers up against the cage in a clinch.
#T4#
Qiang tries to circle away but Weathers has him pinned against the cage.
Weathers is trying to drag Qiang to the mat but Qiang just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Qiang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Qiang tries to pull guard but Weathers forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Qiang is trying to pull guard but Weathers has him pressed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Qiang wants to get back to striking at distance but Weathers won't allow it.
Qiang controlling the action here for a moment.
Weathers is trying to pull guard but Qiang has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wang Qiang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Weathers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Qiang throws a leg kick but Weathers sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Weathers throws a sloppy head kick and Qiang moves out of range easily.
Qiang tries to counter by closing the distance.
Weathers tries to score a power double leg takedown but Qiang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Weathers somewhat.#CL2#
Qiang has taken the fight to the clinch.
Qiang is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Weathers to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Qiang throws an elbow but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Qiang is pressed up against the cage. Weathers has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Qiang down to the mat. Qiang avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Qiang dips to his left and cracks Weathers with an uppercut!
Qiang tries a low kick but Weathers avoids it.#T1##CL2#
Qiang pushes Weathers up against the cage in a clinch.
Weathers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Qiang tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Weathers smiles and moves away.
Qiang lands a two punch combo.
#CUT2#
It looks like Carl Weathers has been cut.#CL2#
Qiang rushes Weathers and presses him up against the cage.
Qiang wants to break the clinch but can't.
Qiang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Carl Weathers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wang Qiang.
Qiang leaning against his opponent.
#TD2#
Qiang gets control of Weathers's arms and successfully pulls guard. Qiang will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Qiang controlling Weathers's posture. #T2##SUB2#
Qiang working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Weathers has passed into half guard!
Qiang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Weathers is working away from the top position though.
Weathers stops Qiang from getting back to his feet.
#T3#
Qiang misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Qiang wants to control but Weathers 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.
Wang Qiang seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Qiang rushes Weathers and presses him up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Weathers gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Qiang.
Qiang wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Weathers fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Weathers tries a body shot but Qiang blocks it.
Qiang is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Weathers to keep the fight standing.
Qiang cracks Weathers with a nice body shot.
Weathers changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Qiang fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Qiang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Weathers tries to avoid it but Qiang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Weathers to the ground. Weathers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Qiang dives in for a single leg takedown but Weathers sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Qiang misses with a takedown attempt - Weathers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Qiang closes the distance and clinches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Qiang working hard to break the clinch.
Carl Weathers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wang Qiang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Qiang is trying to break the clinch but Weathers has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang Qiang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Qiang 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wang Qiang!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Mcneil doesn't manage to clinch there - Weathers circles away.
Weathers shoots in looking for a takedown. Mcneil tries to sprawl out of it but Weathers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mcneil manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Weathers tries to clinch up but Mcneil circles away and keeps his distance.
Mcneil stuffs the takedown.
Mcneil throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Weathers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Weathers tried to score with a low kick but Mcneil checks it.
Mcneil misses with a wild combination.
Mcneil really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcneil pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mcneil pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Weathers tries to close the distance and clinch but Mcneil swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Weathers darts in looking for a takedown but Mcneil gets double underhooks and turns Weathers into the cage.
Margarito Mcneil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Weathers.#T1#
Weathers wants to clinch.
Weathers looks winded!#CL2#
Weathers closes the distance and clinches.
Mcneil is trying to force a seperation but Weathers has the dominant position.
Mcneil wants to stall.
#TD#
Mcneil pulls guard successfully.
Mcneil looking to control.
Mcneil looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcneil, not yet.
Weathers is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mcneil working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Weathers wanted to stand there but Mcneil had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcneil is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Weathers is controlling him.
Weathers stays in close to Mcneil's body and controls the position.
Weathers with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Carl Weathers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcneil throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Weathers takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T3#
Nice sprawl there from Mcneil as Weathers shoots in.
Weathers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mcneil tries to avoid it but Weathers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mcneil to the ground. Mcneil escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Weathers fails with the takedown.
Mcneil throws a half hearted mid kick.
Weathers avoids the head kick by Mcneil.
Weathers is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mcneil plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL#
Mcneil drives through and clinches with Weathers against the cage.
Mcneil jumps guard but Weathers turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Weathers has Mcneil pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Weathers pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mcneil tumbling to the mat - Weathers dives into Mcneil's guard.
Mcneil wants to sweep here but Weathers controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Mcneil seems keen to control Weathers's posture.
Mcneil trying to keep a closed guard but Weathers is proving a slippery customer.
Mcneil is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weathers holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Margarito Mcneil dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Weathers is looking to clinch.
Mcneil changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Weathers tries to avoid it but Mcneil manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Weathers to the ground. Weathers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mcneil throws a front kick that sends Weathers stumbling back into the cage.
Weathers shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mcneil sprawls well. Mcneil wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Weathers gets slowly back to his feet.
Mcneil is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Weathers can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Weathers has Mcneil up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcneil is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Mcneil breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Weathers shoots in for a takedown but Mcneil shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It appears Mcneil was looking to counter with a kick there.
Weathers is breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Weathers.
Margarito Mcneil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Weathers.
Mcneil circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Mcneil counters with a single leg into guard. Weathers didn't expect that.
Mcneil would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mcneil will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mcneil postures up.
#SU#
Mcneil gets to his feet. Weathers looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T2#
Mcneil tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Weathers tries to clinch up.
Mcneil explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mcneil buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Weathers misses with a wild combination.
Weathers shoots in but Mcneil avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Mcneil fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Weathers, pushing him back against the cage.
Weathers has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mcneil avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Weathers looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Mcneil is looking for a takedown.
Mcneil tries to pull guard but Weathers forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mcneil controlling the action here for a moment.
Weathers is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mcneil can't break the clinch.
Mcneil goes for a takedown in the clinch but Weathers prevents it.
Mcneil misses with a punch on the inside.
Mcneil is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mcneil wants to get back to striking at distance but Weathers won't allow it.
#BC2#
Weathers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mcneil is trying hard to land a takedown here. Weathers sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mcneil takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Weathers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mcneil pinned against the cage. Mcneil gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Weathers fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Mcneil misses the target.#CL#
Mcneil rushes Weathers and presses him up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcneil has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Weathers is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Weathers has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mcneil clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Weathers gets his hands free as Mcneil looks to control.
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 Margarito Mcneil will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Mcneil doesn't manage to clinch there - Weathers circles away.
Weathers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mcneil defends it nicely.
Weathers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mcneil pinned against the cage. Mcneil gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Carl Weathers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcneil scores with a head kick.
Weathers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mcneil.
Mcneil misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Weathers tries to clinch up.
Mcneil slips a jab and a cross from Weathers.
Mcneil wants to clinch
and Weathers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD#
Mcneil 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.
Weathers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mcneil is one step ahead there. #SU#
Mcneil stands up from Weathers's guard - Mcneil perhaps looking for a knockout. #T2#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mcneil.
Weathers misses with the body kick
and Mcneil counters with a nice leg kick.
Mcneil stuffs the takedown attempt from Weathers. Weathers gets slowly back to his feet.
Margarito Mcneil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Weathers.
Mcneil looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mcneil tries to clinch up but Weathers circles away and keeps his distance.
Weathers wants to clinch.
Margarito Mcneil is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Mcneil avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Weathers swats away the attempt to clinch by Mcneil.
Mcneil stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mcneil wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck for Mcneil with that takedown attempt.
Mcneil throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Weathers takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#T4#
Weathers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mcneil is looking to counter with head kicks.
Mcneil scores with a push kick.
Weathers steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mcneil. That one must have hurt.
Mcneil leaves Weathers with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mcneil thinks about countering with a head kick.
Weathers has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mcneil.
Weathers swats away the attempt to clinch by Mcneil.
Carl Weathers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Margarito Mcneil is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weathers is looking to clinch.
And Mcneil counters with a quick kick to the body but Weathers blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Margarito Mcneil showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mcneil has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Margarito Mcneil!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Herring gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Weathers to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Herring pulls Weathers in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Herring has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Weathers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Herring is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Herring will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weathers wants to pass the guard but Herring is keeping the position.#T1#
Herring keeping moving, preventing Weathers from controlling successfully.
Herring tries to strike from the bottom.
Weathers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Weathers controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Weathers gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Weathers pushes Herring back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
Weathers jumps guard and drags Herring to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Weathers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Weathers has control of Herring's left arm, preventing Herring from doing any damage.
Herring lands a couple of elbows.
Herring throwing strikes but missing.
Herring landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Weathers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Herring can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Weathers looking to control.
#T3##SUB2#
Weathers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Herring is aware though and is defending well.
Weathers lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Weathers tries to free his leg and advance position but Herring is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Herring looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Weathers looking to sit in guard and control but Herring gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
Herring working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Herring would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Herring missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Weathers wants to sweep but no luck.
Weathers is trying to control the position but Herring postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Herring lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Weathers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Weathers dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Weathers shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Herring sprawls well. Herring wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Weathers gets slowly back to his feet.
Herring keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Herring gets the takedown into side control.
Carl Weathers has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Weathers reaches up around Herring's neck trying to control. But Herring takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Weathers! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Weathers is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Herring celebrates the victory with the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Elmo Herring!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Weathers looks for a takedown but Hansen sprawls well.
Carl Weathers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weathers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hansen defends it nicely.
Weathers throws a sloppy head kick and Hansen moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Weathers drives through with a takedown into Hansen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hansen wants to stand and escape but Weathers is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Hansen manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD2#
Weathers gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weathers wants to pass to mount but Hansen is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hansen is trying to stand back up but Weathers is controlling him
#T1#
Weathers controlling the pace.
Weathers lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hansen is trying to stand back up but Weathers is controlling him
Weathers tries to pass to full mount but Hansen defends it. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Weathers takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Weathers winds up and cracks Hansen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hansen has hold of Weathers's hands but Weathers slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Weathers slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Weathers is working for a kimura but Hansen is defending it quite comfortably.
Weathers moves nicely into side control. #T3#
Weathers lands a decent elbow from side control.
Weathers taking a breather here.
Weathers trying to control the position but Hansen is working away.
Hansen is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Weathers landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Weathers prevents Hansen from escaping the position.#SU2#
Weathers stands up and beckons Hansen to his feet. #TD2#
Weathers gets a double leg takedown into Hansen's guard.
Weathers works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Weathers controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Weathers dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Weathers fails with a takedown attempt.
Weathers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Weathers dives in and grabs Hansen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hansen pushes down on Weathers's head and hops out.
Newton Hansen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Weathers.
Weathers shoots for a double leg takedown but Hansen sprawls well. He's pushed Weathers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Weathers lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weathers closes the distance and lands a one-two.#ROC2#
Hansen is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Newton Hansen has been cut.
Hansen backs away from a small jab... but Weathers lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Hansen crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Weathers with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Carl Weathers!
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