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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Gracie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gracie tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gracie pushes off an throws an elbow but Moriarty leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gracie misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD2#
Gracie decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Moriarty got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moriarty has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Moriarty from controlling successfully.
Moriarty slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Moriarty stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Gracie has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Moriarty manages to get his head free but now Gracie has transitioned to an armbar! Moriarty grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Gracie! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricardo Gracie!
An out of breath Ricardo Gracie thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Gomez clinches with his opponent.
Gomez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gomez tries to pull guard but Moriarty holds him up against the cage and eventually Gomez drops back down to his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Gomez fails to land.
Moriarty stalls. #TD#
Gomez jumps into guard, dragging Moriarty to the mat.
Gomez throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Moriarty trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Gomez wants to stand up but Moriarty is controlling him.
Gomez keeping moving, preventing Moriarty from controlling successfully.
Gomez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Moriarty looks to land a combination but Gomez avoids it well.
Moriarty misses with a wild body shot.
Gomez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Moriarty has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A shot to the liver by Moriarty. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Moriarty drives through and clinches with Gomez against the cage.
Moriarty drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gomez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gomez fails to pull guard.
Moriarty has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gomez after a bit of a struggle.
Gomez could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Moriarty goes for a takedown attempt but Gomez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Milan Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gip Moriarty.#CL2#
Moriarty rushes Gomez and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Moriarty fails to pull guard.
Gomez tries to land a knee to the head but Moriarty blocks with his arms.
Moriarty is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Moriarty looks winded!#TD#
Gomez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gomez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gomez looking for a sweep. Not yet Gomez, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Gomez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gomez is looking to stand up but Moriarty won't let him.
Gomez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gomez postures up in Moriarty's guard and throws a big left but Moriarty blocks it. #T4#
Gomez scoring with some ground and pound.
Moriarty will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Moriarty is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gomez is controlling him.
Gomez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Moriarty is proving hard to escape from.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gomez won't allow Moriarty to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gomez looks to land a combination but Moriarty avoids it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Gomez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milan Gomez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gip Moriarty's cut.
That's time! Gomez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Moriarty attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Moriarty.
Gomez is looking for a counter combo.
Moriarty connects with a body shot that sends Gomez's belly button to the back.#CL#
Gomez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gomez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Moriarty breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Gomez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Moriarty swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gip Moriarty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##CL#
Gomez instigates a clinch.
Moriarty lands a right hand.
Gomez misses with a knee strike.
#BC2#
Moriarty escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horrible takedown attempt by Moriarty or perhaps it was just good defense by Gomez, which made it look bad.
Moriarty is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Moriarty darts in and clinches Gomez up against the cage.
Gomez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Moriarty just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gomez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gomez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Moriarty stalling.
Moriarty lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gomez backwards.
Moriarty is looking to take this one to the mat.
Milan Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gip Moriarty.
Moriarty jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gomez walks away with a smile on his face. Moriarty gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Moriarty.
Gomez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gomez throws a head kick but Moriarty moves out of range.
Moriarty is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gomez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Moriarty avoids the head kick by Gomez.
#CL#
Gomez instigates a clinch. #T3#
Gomez is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Gomez jumps guard.
Moriarty trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moriarty throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gomez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Moriarty stands and steps away. Gomez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Gomez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2#
Moriarty gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4##BC2#
Moriarty's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gomez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Moriarty tries to avoid it but Gomez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Moriarty to the ground. Moriarty escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Moriarty shoots in looking for a takedown. Gomez tries to sprawl out of it but Moriarty keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gomez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Moriarty forces Gomez back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moriarty goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gomez prevents it.
#TD2#
Moriarty ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Moriarty no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gip Moriarty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gip Moriarty's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Gomez has closed the distance and engaged Moriarty in a clinch.
Gomez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Moriarty smiles and moves away.
Moriarty shoots for a double leg takedown but Gomez sprawls well. He's pushed Moriarty's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gomez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moriarty lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD2#
Moriarty scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Moriarty is looking to take a break and control but Gomez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gomez gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez won't allow Moriarty to pass to mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB2#
Moriarty is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Gomez still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Gomez has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Gomez is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Moriarty will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gomez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Gomez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Moriarty for as long as he can get away with.
Moriarty throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land. #SUB#
Gomez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Moriarty struggling a bit here.
Moriarty tries to improve position but can't. #SU#
Gomez stands up and beckons Moriarty to his feet.
Moriarty dives in for a single leg takedown but Gomez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gomez checks a low kick from Moriarty.
Gomez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Moriarty manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Gomez moves into the clinch successfully.
#T4#
Gomez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moriarty tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gomez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Milan Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gip Moriarty.
Moriarty gets underhooks to prevent Gomez's takedown attempt.
Gomez misses with the head strike.
#TD2#
Moriarty pulls guard successfully.
Gomez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Gomez stands up from Moriarty's guard - Gomez perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that's the end of the fight!
Milan Gomez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gomez 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milan Gomez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Hope tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moriarty paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Hope closes the distance and clinches.
Moriarty misses with an elbow strike.
#BC#
Hope escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hope closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#
It looks like Gip Moriarty has been cut.
Hope tries to clinch but Moriarty is having none of it. #CL#
Hope has taken the fight to the clinch.
Moriarty tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hope just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hope is trying to break the clinch but Moriarty has him pressed against the cage.
Hope wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Moriarty has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Hope's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Hope breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hope.
Hope ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Moriarty out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charlie Hope!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Higgins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moriarty wants to clinch
and Higgins counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Moriarty has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Higgins tries a head kick but it misses.
Moriarty tries to clinch up but Higgins circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Moriarty shoots in and gets a takedown into Higgins's guard.#ES#
Higgins scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Moriarty looking to score a takedown here. Higgins is defending well but Moriarty drives through and ends up in Higgins's guard.
Moriarty stops Higgins from standing up.
Higgins is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Higgins wants to stand up but Moriarty is controlling him. #T1##ES#
Higgins has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Moriarty has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Higgins ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Higgins no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Higgins wants to get back to his feet but Moriarty is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Higgins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Higgins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Moriarty controlling from the top position. #T2#
Higgins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moriarty postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Higgins is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Higgins looks to land a body kick but Moriarty moved away.
Higgins throws a head kick but Moriarty moves out of range.
Moriarty is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A combination from Higgins does no damage.
Moriarty throws a one two combo.
#ROC2#
Higgins is rocked!
Higgins is breathing heavily.
Moriarty lands a nice looking kick to the body. Higgins takes a step back to recover.
Jack Higgins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3##CL2#
Moriarty rushes Higgins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Moriarty has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Higgins clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Higgins is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Moriarty.
#ES#
Higgins manages to stand up with Moriarty still on his back. Eventually Moriarty drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Higgins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Moriarty comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Higgins misses with a body punch
and Moriarty counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Higgins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4##CL2#
Moriarty instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moriarty will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Higgins up against the cage.
Moriarty manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are getting on Moriarty's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#BC2#
Moriarty escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Moriarty shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Moriarty showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Higgins is defending against the submission attempts here by Moriarty.
Moriarty is taking a breather. Higgins says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Moriarty wants to pass to mount but Higgins is defending the position.
Moriarty slows the pace down in half guard.
Higgins is trying to stand back up but Moriarty is controlling him
Moriarty takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
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 Jack Higgins 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#
Higgins misses with an uppercut
and Moriarty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Higgins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Higgins wants to land a leg kick but Moriarty is out of range.
Moriarty let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A cross from Higgins lands.
Higgins misses with a wild combination.
Moriarty slips a jab and a cross from Higgins.
And Moriarty tries to counter it with a takedown but Higgins pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Higgins seems to have got his legs back now.
Higgins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moriarty blocks a head kick by Higgins.
#TD2#
Moriarty shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moriarty is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Moriarty slips nicely into half guard.
Moriarty trying to mount his opponent but Higgins defends it.
Moriarty looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Higgins trying to hold on to Moriarty's head to control him but Moriarty postures up.
#SUB2#
Moriarty seems to be working for a kimura but Higgins defends the submission attempt.#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.
Moriarty content to control rather than advance.
Moriarty is continuing to stall.
Higgins wants to control but Moriarty is keeping busy.
Higgins wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Higgins wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Moriarty. #TD2#
Moriarty closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Higgins to the mat! Higgins manages to get full guard.
Higgins wants to get back to his feet but Moriarty is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Moriarty content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Higgins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Moriarty is controlling him. #SU2#
Moriarty gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T4##CL2#
Moriarty instigates a clinch.
Higgins fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Moriarty breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Moriarty bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Moriarty trying to control the position but Higgins is working away. #SUB2#
Moriarty working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Higgins struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gip Moriarty 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#
Moriarty blocks a leg kick.
Jack Higgins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moriarty takes a kick to the side of the head.#TD2#
Moriarty bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SU2#
Moriarty decides to stand up, so the ref orders Higgins to his feet. #TD2#
Moriarty shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Moriarty wants to control from the top but Higgins keeps moving. #ES#
Higgins has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Moriarty off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
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!
Higgins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Moriarty tries to close the distance and clinch up but Higgins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Higgins went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moriarty wants to clinch up but Higgins keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Moriarty manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Higgins on his heels. He'll look to pass Higgins's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Higgins manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Higgins is trying to pull guard but Moriarty turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Moriarty scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Higgins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moriarty wants to clinch.#T2##CL2#
Moriarty pushes Higgins up against the cage in a clinch.
Moriarty gets through Higgins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Moriarty lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#ES#
Higgins pushes Moriarty off and gets back to his feet.
Moriarty showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Higgins.
Higgins throws a shot from downtown. Moriarty moves away and avoids it.
Higgins throws a head kick that misses. #T3##CL#
Higgins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stalling in the clinch from Moriarty.
#TD2#
Moriarty turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Higgins is trying to improve his position.
Moriarty wants to lay and pray for a moment but Higgins keeps working.
Higgins regains half guard, as Moriarty was trying to land strikes. #T4#
Higgins pushes Moriarty off looking to stand but Moriarty dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Higgins has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Moriarty is on him like a limpet, forcing Higgins back against the cage.
Higgins jumps guard but Moriarty stands there with Higgins around his waist. Higgins gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Moriarty effectively controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Higgins showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Higgins 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jack Higgins!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Moriarty swings widly with a right hand
and Khan I counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Gip Moriarty has been cut.
Khan I lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Moriarty goes down and covers up as Khan I starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ogedei Khan I!
During a confident post fight interview, Ogedei Khan I thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Moriarty gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Mcfarland throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD#
Mcfarland drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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!
Moriarty tries to improve position but can't.
Moriarty is looking to get back to his feet here but Mcfarland is keeping cool and he's managed to take Moriarty's back.
Mcfarland lands punches and elbows.
Moriarty covers up after that shot from Mcfarland.
Mcfarland landing with strikes.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Mcfarland controlling the positon.#T1#
Moriarty is really stuck here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
What can Moriarty do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Mcfarland could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Moriarty trying to control the hands but Mcfarland won't let him.
Moriarty really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mcfarland. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mcfarland misses with a punch to the head.
Moriarty wants to escape the position.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mcfarland is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Mcfarland gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Mcfarland gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Mcfarland apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Mcfarland fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moriarty throws a counter combo.
Mcfarland darts in looking for a takedown but Moriarty gets double underhooks and turns Mcfarland into the cage.
Moriarty with the counter takedown but Mcfarland avoids it easily.
Mcfarland goes for a double leg but Moriarty avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Moriarty continues to drive forward.
Moriarty tries to counter with a clinch but Mcfarland shakes him off and moves away.
Mcfarland stuffs the takedown attempt from Moriarty. Moriarty gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Mcfarland moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moriarty. #BC2#
Moriarty breaks from the clinch.
Moriarty shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mcfarland as he avoids it easily.
Mcfarland is looking to counter the offense by Moriarty and move into the clinch.
Moriarty looks winded!#T3#
Mcfarland shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moriarty defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ignacio Mcfarland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moriarty misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mcfarland is looking to counter the offense by Moriarty and move into the clinch.#CL#
Mcfarland gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mcfarland blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Moriarty misses with a punch to the body.
Moriarty tries to pull guard but Mcfarland holds him up against the cage and eventually Moriarty drops back down to his feet.
Moriarty wants to break free but Mcfarland has control.
#T4#
Moriarty is looking to break free of the clinch but Mcfarland has double underhooks.
Mcfarland is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moriarty is defending well for now.#TD2#
Moriarty ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Moriarty no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU#
Mcfarland stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Mcfarland bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Moriarty tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mcfarland lands punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ignacio Mcfarland dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Moriarty throws a right and a left that Mcfarland avoids nicely.
Moriarty misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Mcfarland counters by clinching up.
Moriarty tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mcfarland smiles and moves away.
A head kick misses from Moriarty. #TD#
Mcfarland closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mcfarland slips a nice elbow through Moriarty's hands, connecting with Moriarty's forehead.
Mcfarland thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Moriarty has hold of Mcfarland's hands but Mcfarland slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcfarland lands strikes from half guard.
Moriarty is looking for a sweep. Mcfarland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Mcfarland.
Moriarty is breathing heavily.#T1#
Mcfarland takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mcfarland scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SU#
Mcfarland decides to stand up.
Mcfarland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moriarty can do to turn this around?#TD#
Moriarty gets caught flat footed, as Mcfarland shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mcfarland postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Moriarty is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mcfarland throwing strikes but missing.
Mcfarland postures up and lands a big shot to Moriarty's brow. #T2#
Mcfarland throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mcfarland 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.
Mcfarland looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mcfarland's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Mcfarland scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Moriarty looking to control.
Mcfarland postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Mcfarland scoring with some ground and pound.
Mcfarland with a nice head shot there.
Mcfarland's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mcfarland is looking to work some ground and pound but Moriarty has wrist control.
Mcfarland landing some decent shots from guard.
Moriarty wants to get back to his feet but Mcfarland is in a dominant position 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.#TD#
Mcfarland dives in and scores a takedown into Moriarty's guard.#ES2#
Moriarty manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T4#
Mcfarland with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Moriarty wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mcfarland stalls.
Moriarty is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mcfarland to keep the fight standing.
Ignacio Mcfarland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gip Moriarty.
Moriarty fails to pull guard.
Mcfarland blocks an elbow strike from Moriarty.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Mcfarland lands a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mcfarland scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mcfarland controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ignacio Mcfarland dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Moriarty throws out a loose jab but Mcfarland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moriarty shoots in for a takedown but Mcfarland shows good takedown defense.
Some wild striking there from Moriarty.
Moriarty fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Mcfarland has Moriarty up against the cage in a clinch.
Moriarty 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.
Mcfarland misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mcfarland misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Moriarty tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mcfarland just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ignacio Mcfarland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gip Moriarty.#TD#
Moriarty is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mcfarland is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Moriarty to the mat. Moriarty regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcfarland is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mcfarland content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mcfarland scoring with punches to the head and body.
Moriarty is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mcfarland showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Mcfarland lands a couple of elbows.
Mcfarland slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mcfarland working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Moriarty's head.
Mcfarland is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3##SU#
Mcfarland gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Mcfarland gets a takedown into half guard.
Moriarty is trying to stand up here but Mcfarland is controlling him well.
Mcfarland is taking a breather. Moriarty says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ground and pound from Mcfarland. #T4#
Moriarty tries to get to full guard but Mcfarland has control of the leg.
Mcfarland keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Moriarty trying to hold on to Mcfarland's head to control him but Mcfarland postures up.
Moriarty taking some punishment here, with Mcfarland in his half guard.
Mcfarland seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcfarland is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gip Moriarty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ignacio Mcfarland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mcfarland lands a nice short elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignacio Mcfarland showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mcfarland, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ignacio Mcfarland!
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Danga de danga de dang - Henney scores with a four punch combination!
Henney shoots in for a takedown but Moriarty shows good takedown defense.
Henney shoots in and drives through. Moriarty sprawls well.#TD#
Moriarty shoots in and gets a takedown into Henney's guard.#SUB2#
Henney has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moriarty can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Henney looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moriarty wants to control from the top but Henney keeps moving.
Moriarty is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Henney is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moriarty trying to stand up but can't free himself from Henney's guard.#T1#
Moriarty trying to control the position from guard on top but Henney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henney wants to sweep here but Moriarty controlling him for the moment.
Moriarty trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Henney shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Moriarty as he avoids it easily.
Gip Moriarty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Henney.
Moriarty tries a head kick but it misses.
Henney is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD2#
Henney closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Moriarty quickly recovers to half guard.
Moriarty blocking the ground and pound attempt from Henney.
Moriarty trying to control here.
Moriarty is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Moriarty regains full guard. Nicely done.
Henney trying to control the position from guard on top but Moriarty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moriarty is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Henney slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Moriarty looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Henney prevents Moriarty from getting back to his feet.
Henney stopping the sweep attempt from Moriarty.#T3#
Henney controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Henney shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moriarty pinned against the cage. Moriarty gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Henney closes the distance and clinches.
Henney drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Moriarty pulls guard successfully.
Henney won't allow Moriarty to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Henney drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Moriarty manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Henney has Moriarty in his guard.#REVR##T4#
Henney looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Moriarty puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Henney tries to get to full guard but Moriarty has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Moriarty lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moriarty trying to control from half guard but Henney is working away.
Henney wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gip Moriarty dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Henney fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Henney tries to sprawl but Moriarty drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Henney makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#CL2#
Henney has Moriarty up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Moriarty gets control of Henney's arms and successfully pulls guard. Moriarty will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Henney trying to control the position from guard on top but Moriarty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gip Moriarty overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Henney loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Moriarty is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Henney won't allow Moriarty to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#T1#
Henney throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Moriarty looking for a sweep. Not yet Moriarty, not yet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Henney is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Moriarty lands a two punch combo.
Henney tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Moriarty swivels and escapes.
Henney shoots for a takedown but Moriarty saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gip Moriarty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Henney.#TD2#
Henney fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Moriarty to the ground. Henney is now in Moriarty's guard.#ES#
Moriarty kicks Henney off and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Moriarty looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
Henney has one foot on Moriarty's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Henney dives in for a single leg takedown but Moriarty sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Moriarty swats away the attempt to clinch by Henney.
As Henney looks to move away, Moriarty throws a big counter combo but Henney just gets out of the way.
Moriarty lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Henney circles away quickly and effectively.
Henney has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Moriarty.
Moriarty lands a nice looking kick to the body. Henney takes a step back to recover.
Moriarty tries to close the distance and clinch but Henney swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Henney goes for a double leg but Moriarty avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Moriarty continues to drive forward.
Nice sprawl there from Moriarty as Henney shoots in.
Gip Moriarty is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Moriarty clinches up with Henney and pushes him back against the cage.#T3##BC#
Moriarty escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gip Moriarty is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moriarty scores with a head kick. Henney tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Henney with a poor takedown
and Moriarty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Moriarty shoots in and bounces Henney off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Henney is looking to stand back up but Moriarty counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Henney. #REVB#
Moriarty is trying to control. Henney wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Moriarty is looking for a kimura here.
#T4#
Moriarty seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Henney does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Moriarty throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Henney blocking the ground and pound attempt from Moriarty.
Moriarty scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Henney gets full guard.
Moriarty sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gip Moriarty dominated that second round.
That's time! Moriarty's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Moriarty stuffs the takedown attempt from Henney. Henney gets slowly back to his feet.
Henney fails with an attempt to clinch.
Henney is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moriarty sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Moriarty attempts a counter takedown but Henney avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Henney gets caught flat footed, as Moriarty shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Moriarty avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Moriarty wants to control from the top but Henney keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henney trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henney takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Moriarty trying to control but Henney is working from the bottom.
Henney being controlled here, momentarily.
Moriarty keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Henney's head.
Moriarty is pushing down on Henney's leg trying to pass to half guard. Henney is fighting to maintain full guard but Moriarty has managed to sneak the leg through.
Moriarty seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Moriarty thows a huge punch but Henney dodges it nicely.
#T2#
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.#ES2#
Henney has one foot on Moriarty's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Moriarty.
Horrible takedown attempt by Henney or perhaps it was just good defense by Moriarty, which made it look bad.
Gip Moriarty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Henney.
Henney fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Moriarty defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Henney.#CL#
Moriarty closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Moriarty pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Moriarty throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SU2#
Henney stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3#
Henney throws a series of punches but Moriarty moves out of range. #TD#
Moriarty gets a double leg takedown into Henney's guard.
Henney wants to get back to his feet but Moriarty passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Moriarty controlling the action here.
Henney tries to kick Moriarty off but Moriarty keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SU#
Moriarty decides to return to a standing position. #T4#
Henney throws a sloppy head kick and Moriarty moves out of range easily.
Nice takedown defense from Moriarty. No joy for Henney on that attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Moriarty as Henney shoots in.#CL#
Moriarty clinches with his opponent.
Moriarty stalling.
#BC#
Moriarty breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moriarty thumps Henney with a low kick.
Moriarty throws a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moriarty stuffs the takedown.
Liam Henney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gip Moriarty is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Moriarty goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gip Moriarty showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Moriarty 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gip Moriarty!
Liam Henney was interviewed post fight and said 'tough loss to take, all I have to do now is get back at ETT and look over what I have done wrong in this fight. I'll be back trust me.'.
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