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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 09, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Savage enables Lannister to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Savage manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Savage is adopting a defensive guard. Lannister must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Lannister looking to pass the guard. Lannister wants to stand but Savage has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Savage keeping moving, preventing Lannister from controlling successfully. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lannister looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Savage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1# Lannister looking to pass the guard. Lannister missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Savage doesn't manage to clinch there - Lannister circles away.
#TD2# Lannister decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Savage trying to control here.
#T2# Lannister content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Savage is staying active underneath Lannister, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Lannister perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Savage tries to roll over but Lannister keeps him under control.#T3##SUB2# Lannister is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Savage has managed to free his arm - good work. Lannister tries to pass the half guard into mount. Savage knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2# Lannister closes the distance and clinches. A bit of stalling here from Lannister.
#BC2# Lannister pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Nice straight punches there by Lannister. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lannister. Lannister shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Savage sprawls well. Savage wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lannister gets slowly back to his feet.#T4##CL2# Savage tries to keep at a distance but Lannister has taken the fight into the clinch. Savage wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lannister displaying some good clinch control by pressing Savage up against the cage.#BC2# Lannister breaks from the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2# Lannister drives through with a takedown into Savage's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrion Lannister dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Savage steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lannister. That one must have hurt. Savage could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Lannister goes for a double leg but Savage avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Savage continues to drive forward. Lannister shoots in but Savage avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL# Savage has closed the distance and engaged Lannister in a clinch.
Savage jumps guard but Lannister turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Lannister has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Savage tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lannister softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Savage looking for a takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Val Savage. That's going to take a lot out of him. Lannister drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Savage gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2# Lannister has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Savage clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#T1# I really don't envy Savage right now.
Savage looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2# Lannister is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Savage defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Tyrion Lannister has got the better of the ground game so far. Lannister punches Savage on the ear. Savage might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#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.#SUB2# Savage preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Lannister. Lannister lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. Lannister throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #SUB2# Lannister is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Savage knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Savage for a finish. Lannister trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Savage doesn't escape. Savage staying busy and making it hard for Lannister to control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Savage breaks Lannister's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Lannister wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2# Lannister looking for a guillotine here but Savage defends easily.
Lannister trying to control the position.
#SU# Savage gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T4# A combination from Lannister does no damage. Savage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lannister swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2# Lannister closes the distance and clinches. Savage wants to break the clinch but can't.
Savage is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2# Lannister has Savage pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lannister pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Savage tumbling to the mat - Lannister dives into Savage's guard. Lannister throws an elbow that misses. Savage uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lannister's guard. Nice move by Savage!#REVR# The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Lannister is pulling down on Savage's head. It's preventing any offense from Savage, at least for the moment. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrion Lannister showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Lannister darts in looking for a takedown but Savage gets double underhooks and turns Lannister into the cage. As Lannister looks to move away, Savage throws a big counter combo but Lannister just gets out of the way. Lannister misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Savage tries to clinch there but Lannister circles away.
#CL2# Lannister clinches up against the cage. Savage stalling.
Lannister prevents a takedown attempt there.
Savage wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Savage tries to pull guard but Lannister holds him up against the cage and eventually Savage drops back down to his feet.
Savage can't break the clinch.
#T1# Savage can't break the clinch.
#BC# Savage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Lannister rushes Savage and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2# Lannister breaks from the clinch.
Savage tries to clinch there but Lannister circles away.
#TD2# Lannister closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Savage's guard. Savage is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lannister slips nicely into half guard. Lannister is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2# Savage is trying to get back to full guard. Lannister drops an elbow to the side of Savage's head. Lannister not doing much here.
#T3# The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lannister lands a nice short elbow. Savage won't allow Lannister to pass to mount. Lannister trying to control from half guard but Savage is working away. Lannister content to control rather than advance. Savage is trying to get back to full guard. Lannister passes the guard and advances to mount! #T4# Lannister working away from the top, dropping strikes. Lannister sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Savage regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Tyrion Lannister comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Lannister 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 26:30 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 26:30 Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrion Lannister!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 05, 2017 |
#R1# Buyer throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Buyer takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Buyer is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Savage is looking for a counter combo. Savage ducks under a wild hook from Buyer.#TD2# Buyer closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Savage's guard. Buyer stands and throws Savage's legs to the side, diving into side control. Buyer trying to control the position but Savage is working away. An elbow from Buyer crashes against the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Buyer cracks Savage with an elbow. That is naaassty. Buyer wants to control but Savage is keeping him busy. Buyer scoring with punches from side control. Savage wants to control but Buyer postures up.#T1# Buyer landing a few strikes. #ROC2# Savage is rocked! Buyer cracks Savage with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Buyer immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Savage is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Buyer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ted Buyer!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2017 |
#R1# Swift avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Swift pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Savage takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CL2# Savage gets tackled into the cage by Swift . Swift maintains the clinch. Savage really is a fat lump.#BC2# Swift 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Swift moves into the clinch. Swift using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Savage is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Swift stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Swift breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Swift shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Savage sprawls well. Savage wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Swift gets slowly back to his feet.#T1# Swift throws a head kick but Savage moves out of range.
#CL2# Swift closes the distance and clinches.#BC# Savage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Swift rushes Savage and presses him up against the cage. Swift is looking to take this one to the mat. Savage takes a shot to the head. #BC2# Swift 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. A body shot lands from Swift .
#BC2# Swift breaks from the clinch.
#TD2# Swift gets the takedown into side control. #T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A lull in the action here.#SUB2# Swift goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Savage rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Swift 's guard! Nice work there by Savage! Savage is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there. Swift is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Savage working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2# Swift looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Swift wants to stand but Savage is controlling the position. #T3# Savage stopping the sweep attempt from Swift .#SUB2# Swift looking for a guillotine here but Savage defends easily.
#SU# Savage gets to his feet. Swift looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL# Swift gets tackled into the cage by Savage. Savage maintains the clinch. Savage wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Savage has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Swift after a bit of a struggle. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Swift has Savage pressed against the cage, preventing Savage from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2# Swift manages to break the clinch.
Savage shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Swift sprawls well. Swift wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Savage gets slowly back to his feet. Savage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Some wild striking there from Swift .
The crowd cheers as Swift lands an impressive looking overhand right. Savage doesn't seem phased though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Swift dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Swift ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2# Swift clinches up with Savage and pushes him back against the cage. Swift has Savage pressed against the cage, preventing Savage from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Swift has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Savage jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Swift walks away with a smile on his face. Savage gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Danga de danga de dang - Swift scores with a four punch combination!#ROC2# Savage is rocked! Swift steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Savage is out on his feet! Swift sets himself and nearly takes Savage's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mike Swift ! A very excited looking Mike Swift 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: Jun 02, 2017 |
#R1# Savage moves in looking to clinch but Lee pushes him off. Lee doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD# and Savage counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Lee is trying to escape back to his feet but Savage uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Lee defending against the ground and pound. #SU# Savage decides to stand back up. Lee is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL# Savage forces Lee back against the cage and clinches. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lee avoiding damage.
Lee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Savage has him pressed against the cage. Savage is trying to pull guard but Lee has him pressed against the cage. Lee drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Savage gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T1# Savage has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lee is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC# Savage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Lee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL# Savage gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Lee wants to take the fight to the mat but Savage manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Val Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allan Lee. Lee looking for a takedown. Savage is trying to drag Lee to the mat but Lee just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Savage is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lee is defending well.#BC# Savage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2##CL2# Lee moves into the clinch.#TD2# Lee pulls guard. Savage has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Lee wants to sweep here but Savage controlling him for the moment. Savage could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Savage wants to stand but Lee has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3##SU# Savage decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. A jab from Lee does it's job there. Lee throws a combination that misses #TD# so Savage counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2# Lee pushes Savage off and scrambles back to his feet.
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Lee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Savage manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Lee shoots for a double leg takedown but Savage sprawls well. He's pushed Lee's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Lee is looking to clinch. Lee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Savage tries to counter by clinching up but Lee breaks away and moves out of range.#T4# Savage lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL# Savage gets a clinch. #BC# Savage manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Savage drives through and clinches with Lee against the cage.
#BC# Savage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Allan Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Savage sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lee somewhat.#CL# Savage forces Lee back against the cage and clinches. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Val Savage dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Savage tries to clinch but Lee moves out of range. Lee is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Savage circles away.
Lee lands a head kick!
#TD2# Lee looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Savage! Allan Lee has got the better of the ground game so far. Lee tries to advance to mount but can't. Savage manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Lee manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2# Lee throws his legs up looking for a submission but Savage uses it to pass to side control.
#T1# Savage gets to mount! Lee was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Savage controlling the pace for now. #SUB# Savage looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB# Savage goes for an armbar but Lee turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lee. #T2# Lee trying to control but Savage is working from the bottom. Lee wants to get up but he can't break Savage's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Savage has control of Lee's left arm, preventing Lee from doing any damage. Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Savage looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there. #T3# Lee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Lee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Savage is trying to keep Lee in close.
Lee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Savage might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Savage will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SU2# Lee gets to his feet. Savage looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Savage avoids the body shot from Lee.
Savage tries to counter with a takedown but Lee is quick to defend against it. Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Savage appears to be looking for a big counter. Savage is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Savage tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Lee fails with a takedown attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allan Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Savage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Savage is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2# Lee has closed the distance and engaged Savage in a clinch.
#BC2# Lee breaks from the clinch.
Savage tries to clinch up but Lee circles away and keeps his distance. Lee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL# and Savage counters into the clinch. Nicely done. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lee drops down looking for an ankle pick but Savage pulls his leg out and moves away.
Savage circles away from the clinch attempt#TD# and Savage counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T1##SUB# Lee is defending against the submission attempts here by Savage.
Lee regains full guard. Nicely done. Savage working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Savage postures up and lands a big shot to Lee's brow. Lee is pulling down on Savage's head. It's preventing any offense from Savage, at least for the moment. Savage slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Lee.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Savage is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Lee wants to get back to full guard. Lee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lee.#SU# Savage stands up from Lee's guard - Savage perhaps looking for a knockout. #T3# Lee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Lee stuffs the takedown attempt from Savage. Savage gets slowly back to his feet. Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lee keeps Savage at a distance using the push kick. Lee tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Savage defends well and Lee ends up having to push Savage into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Val Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allan Lee. Lee checks a low kick from Savage.#T4# Lee shoots for a double leg takedown but Savage sprawls well. He's pushed Lee's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Lee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Lee shoots in for a double leg but Savage sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2# Lee shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lee showed some decent athleticism there. Savage is controlling Lee's position as best he can from this difficult position. Savage is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Lee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Savage knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Allan Lee. I think Lee has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29 Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:29 Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
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Date: May 25, 2017 |
#R1# Sherman lands with a nice body kick. Sherman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Savage swivels and escapes. Sherman misses with a body kick. #CL2# Sherman drives through and clinches with Savage against the cage.
#BC2# Sherman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sherman loads up on a big right hand but Savage slips the punch.#CL# Savage gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Savage could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#BC2# Sherman manages to break the clinch.
Savage wants to clinch and Sherman counters with a left to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Sherman has Savage up against the cage in a clinch.
Sherman is trying to force a seperation but Savage has the dominant position.#TD# Savage turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#T1##SU# Savage stands up and beckons Sherman to his feet. Savage tries to clinch up. Savage fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sherman checks it well. Sherman tries to clinch up but Savage circles away and keeps his distance.#CL# Savage has managed to clinch.
#BC2# Sherman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Sherman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Savage tries for a takedown but Sherman manages to get underhooks.
Savage wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC# Savage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sherman tries a head kick but it misses.
Sherman shoots in looking for a takedown. Savage tries to sprawl out of it but Sherman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Savage manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Sherman looks winded!#T2# A good leg kick by Sherman. Rashad Sherman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A combination from Savage does no damage. Sherman tries to land a front kick but Savage steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Savage throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL# Savage clinches. Savage is trying to break the clinch but Sherman is controlling him. Sherman is trying to push Savage away but Savage has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Sherman is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T3##BC# Savage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD# Savage feints and as Sherman raises his hands in defense, Savage changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2# Sherman uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Sherman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2# Sherman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Sherman pushes Savage up against the cage in a clinch.#T4# Savage tries to work over Sherman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC# Savage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Sherman throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Sherman misses with the combination.
#CL# Savage clinches up against the cage.#BC# Savage breaks the clinch.
Sherman misses with a hook. Sherman wants to clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashad Sherman dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2##CL# Savage has Sherman up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC# Savage breaks the clinch.
Sherman lands with a straight right. Savage didn't see that one coming.#CL# Savage rushes Sherman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2# Sherman breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sherman fails with the takedown. Sherman fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL# Savage closes the distance and clinches. Sherman is breathing heavily.#T1##BC2# Sherman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Savage clinches up against the cage.#BC# Savage breaks from the clinch.
Savage shoots in looking for a takedown. Sherman tries to sprawl out of it but Savage keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sherman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Savage blocks a head kick by Sherman.
Savage feinted with a counter takedown. Sherman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sherman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Sherman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Savage. Savage circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD# Savage shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Sherman scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Savage manages to mount him!
#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Savage cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Savage looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#SU# Savage get's back to his feet.#CL# Savage moves into range and clinches up with Sherman. Savage is looking to take this one to the mat.#T3##BC# Savage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Sherman clinches. Savage is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Val Savage. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2# Sherman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sherman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Savage. Savage drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sherman sprawls and moves away.#CL2# Sherman moves into the clinch. Savage is trying to drag Sherman to the mat but Sherman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Sherman tries to break free but Savage pushes him back against the cage. Savage tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T4# Savage is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sherman to keep the fight standing. A body shot lands from Sherman.
#BC2# Sherman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Savage blocks a head kick by Sherman.
Savage avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sherman doesn't manage to clinch there - Savage circles away.
Savage shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sherman as he jumps to the side. Rashad Sherman seems to be getting the better of the standup. Sherman throws a series of strikes that have Savage backpedaling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rashad Sherman will probably get the nod - 10:9. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Sherman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Savage tries to avoid it but Sherman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Savage to the ground. Savage escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Savage blocks the body kick.
Savage appears to be looking for a big counter. Savage pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sherman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Savage swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Sherman. Savage holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage. Sherman working away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sherman creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Savage is trying to get back to half guard. Sherman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Savage wants to control but Sherman postures up. Savage is trying to get back to half guard. Sherman wants to control but Savage is keeping him busy. Savage can't do much from the bottom here. Sherman has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Savage manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T2# Sherman tries to roll over but Savage keeps him under control. Savage seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sherman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Sherman throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Savage manages to pass to side control. Savage trying to control the action but Sherman is working from the bottom. Sherman is working to avoid the ground and pound but Savage connects with a decent elbow. #T3##SUB# Savage goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sherman rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Savage's guard! Nice work there by Sherman! Sherman looking to pass the guard. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sherman's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Sherman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Savage has control of Sherman's left arm, preventing Sherman from doing any damage. Sherman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4##SUB# Sherman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sherman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Sherman wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Savage pulls Sherman in close to his closed guard and prevents Sherman from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that's the end of the fight! Rashad Sherman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Sherman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30 Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30 Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rashad Sherman!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2017 |
#R1# Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2# Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Savage is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him. Savage can't get the takedown.
#BC2# Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Johnson throws a sloppy head kick #CL# and Savage counters by moving into the clinch. Johnson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC2# Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Savage throws a leg kick #TD2# and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Savage won't be happy with that. Johnson is putting a hurting on Savage here, landing some big shots from side control. A lull in the action here.#SUB2# Johnson is trying to get an arm triangle but Savage is defending well. #T1# Savage is trying to control Johnson's posture but Johnson avoids it. Savage could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Johnson controlling from side mount. Johnson wants to stand but Savage is controlling his arm.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Savage is looking to regain half guard here but Johnson keeps moving and retains side control. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Johnson working away. Johnson slows the pace down. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Savage is trying to improve his position. You can see the frustration on Savage's face as Johnson controls the position. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3##CL2# Johnson closes the distance and clinches. #BC2# Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Malik Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2# Johnson looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Johnson preventing the sweep. Johnson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Savage's guard. Johnson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Johnson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Savage's guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Savage is trying to control but Johnson manages to pass to mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Johnson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malik Johnson dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2##CL# Savage drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
#TD# Savage decides to pull guard. Johnson pushes down on Savage's leg and manages to get into half guard. Malik Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far. Johnson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ROC2# Savage is rocked! Johnson lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Savage quite badly. Savage pulls Johnson in close trying to recover. Johnson postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Savage on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Savage doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malik Johnson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2017 |
#R1# Savage dodges the punch combination from Greene.
Savage slips a jab and a cross from Greene.
No joy there for Greene, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Savage tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Greene manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Greene moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Greene lands with a right that hurts Savage. Savage looks to clinch but Greene throws a short knee that drops Savage. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Jack Greene!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 09, 2017 |
#R1# Savage takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Monteiro punishes Savage's body with a nice straight punch. Monteiro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Savage. Monteiro misses the shot to the body. #CL# Savage has managed to clinch.
Monteiro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD# Savage turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Savage throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Monteiro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Savage wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SU# Savage decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL# Savage gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1##BC# Savage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Savage could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Monteiro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Savage as he avoids it easily. #CL# Savage moves into the clinch.#TD# Savage turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Monteiro tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB# Savage is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Monteiro defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB# Monteiro preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Savage. #T2# Monteiro tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Savage prevents Monteiro from getting the reversal. The referee warns Monteiro that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#SUB# Savage is working for a guillotine from mount but Monteiro frees his head quite easily.
This has been an exciting period of action! Monteiro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3##SUB# Savage has hold of Monteiro's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Monteiro manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SU# Savage stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing. Monteiro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Savage's hands. Savage tries to score with a low kick but Monteiro moves his leg out of the way.#T4# Monteiro shoots in but no luck this time. Monteiro scores with a one two! Savage had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Savage takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. A nice combination there by Monteiro.
Monteiro throws a right and a left that Savage avoids nicely. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Monteiro scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#ROC2# Savage is rocked! Nice body punch from Monteiro. Oh Savage is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Monteiro catches Savage with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Savage forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jonah Monteiro!
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