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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Tai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tai shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Heart counters with a stiff right hand.
Heart connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
John Tai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Heart punishes Tai's body with a nice straight punch.
Heart ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Heart ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Heart blocks a jab.
Heart scores with a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Tai forces Heart back against the cage and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tai has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Heart avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tai has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Heart after a bit of a struggle.
Kevin Heart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Tai.#BC2#
Tai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Heart scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tai doesn't seem bothered though.
Tai walks into a straight right hand from Heart.
Tai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tai gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Heart makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Tai is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tai shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Heart sprawls well. Heart wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tai gets slowly back to his feet.
A jab from Heart does it's job there.
Heart tests Tai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the liver by Heart. Beautiful body shot.
Tai tries to clinch up.
Tai on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tai fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Heart avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Heart listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heart was well out of range. Poor timing from Tai.
Heart lands a right hook to the body.
Tai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heart jabs at Tai's body.
Tai is looking to clinch.
Tai fails with a takedown attempt.
Tai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice sprawl there from Heart as Tai shoots in.
Heart jabs Tai right on the nose. Tai blinks but takes it well.
Tai shoots in for a takedown but Heart shows good takedown defense.
Heart is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Tai shoots in looking for a takedown but Heart manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tai's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A shot to the liver by Heart. Beautiful body shot.
Heart lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Heart.
Heart lands with a right hand. #ROC#
Tai is rocked!
Heart digs a good hook to Tai's body.
Tai is still on wobbly legs! Can Heart finish him?
Heart fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Tai to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Tai looks to clinch but Heart throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Tai taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kevin Heart!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Jenkins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tai.
Jenkins is looking for the big counter here.
Tai has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Jenkins counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tai tries for a takedown but Jenkins manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Tai. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Tai gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Jenkins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Tai is trying to work for a kimura but Jenkins is defending well.
Jenkins wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tai prevents Jenkins from improving his position.#T1##SUB#
Tai is working for a submission of some sort.
Jenkins holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Let's hope that Jenkins has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Jenkins wants to control but Tai is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jenkins keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Tai prevents Jenkins from improving his position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Tai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jenkins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tai. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jenkins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tai.
Jenkins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tai. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Tai maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Jenkins could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Tai has cracked it and Jenkins is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Tai!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Tai!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Hawk keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hawk scores with a jab. Tai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Tai has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Tai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hawk stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Tai scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Tai thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Tai tries for a kimura but Hawk is defending well.
Hawk is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tai has just dragged him back down to the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hawk can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Tai tries for a kimura but Hawk is defending well. #SUB#
Tai has hold of Hawk's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Hawk seems comfortable defending it but Tai has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Hawk is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Hawk is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Tai couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Tai!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 19, 2017 |
#R1#
A shot to the body from Tai misses
and Cortez counters with a nice uppercut.
Cortez lunges at Tai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tai's hand.
Tai fails with the takedown
and Cortez counters with a stiff right hand.
Tai misses with a takedown attempt
and Cortez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tai doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cortez scores with a counter punch that sends Tai to the canvas! Cortez smells blood - he's punishing Tai with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Tai has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rafael Cortez!
Our winner, Rafael Cortez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Tai looks to clinch
and Jenkins counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Tai drives through and clinches with Jenkins against the cage.
Jenkins prevents a body shot from Tai.
Tai misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Jenkins breaks the clinch.
Tai tries to clinch up but Jenkins circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Jenkins feints and as Tai raises his hands in defense, Jenkins changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Tai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Tai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jenkins defends it easily.#SUB#
Jenkins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jenkins has managed to get both his arms back between Tai's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Jenkins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jenkins has managed to get both his arms back between Tai's legs - danger averted.#T1##SUB#
Tai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jenkins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jenkins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tai has momentary wrist control but Jenkins slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Tai working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jenkins has passed into half guard!
Still in half guard, Jenkins seems content to control.
Tai is pressing down on Jenkins's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jenkins passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tai tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Jenkins presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Tai is looking to improve his position but Jenkins isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Tai regains half guard.
Tai makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tai.
Jenkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Tai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Jenkins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jenkins has managed to get both his arms back between Tai's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Tai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jenkins trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tai's guard.#T3#
Tai being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Tai looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Jenkins is defending well. Tai quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Jenkins has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Tai celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Tai!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Tai tries to clinch but Dos Santos moves away #TD#
and Dos Santos counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tai tries to roll over but Dos Santos keeps him under control.
Dos Santos moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Tai.
Tai can't do much from the bottom here.
Dos Santos gets to mount! Tai was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Tai manages to regain half guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tai moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tai trying to keep a closed guard but Dos Santos is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Tai wants to get back to his feet but Dos Santos is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dos Santos postures up.
Dos Santos postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tai is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dos Santos's guard. #REVB#
Dos Santos is pulling down on Tai's head. It's preventing any offense from Tai, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Tai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dos Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tai has managed to get both his arms back between Dos Santos's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Tai wants to control from the top but Dos Santos keeps moving.
Tai trying to move into half guard but instead Dos Santos has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Tai manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dos Santos manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Tai wants to pass the guard but Dos Santos is keeping the position.
Tai trying to control but Dos Santos is working from the bottom.
Dos Santos trying to keep a closed guard but Tai is proving a slippery customer.
Tai trying to control but Dos Santos is working from the bottom. #T3#
Tai passes Dos Santos's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Dos Santos looking for submissions off his back.
Tai is just content to waste time from the top position. Dos Santos takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Tai is fighting to break Dos Santos's control of his arms but Dos Santos is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dos Santos can't keep his opponent in guard - Tai advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Tai is working for a kimura but Dos Santos is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4##SUB2#
Tai seems to be working for a kimura but Dos Santos defends the submission attempt.
Dos Santos keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Dos Santos has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Tai looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Tai seems to be working for a kimura but Dos Santos defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Tai will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Tai shoots in but no luck this time.
Dos Santos leaves Tai with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tai misses with a right hand #TD#
and Dos Santos counters with a takedown into side control.
Tai wants to get back to his feet but Dos Santos is dominant here and he's now got Tai's back!
Dos Santos punches Tai on the ear.
Tai wants to escape the position.
Dos Santos is not going to allow Tai to sit and survive in this position.
You can see the frustration on Tai's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Tai is still trying to improve position.
Cicero Dos Santos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dos Santos is riding his opponent, not letting Tai buck him off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tai is taking damage to the body and head. #T1#
Tai tries to escape but Dos Santos has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Tai trying to control the hands but Dos Santos breaks the grip.
Tai is really stuck here.
Tai is taking damage to the body and head.
Tai is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Dos Santos.
Tai can't escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Dos Santos has the hooks in. Tai is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T2#
Dos Santos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tai on the ground.
Dos Santos biding his time, looking for the opening.
I really don't envy Tai right now.
Tai keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Dos Santos is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Tai is defending well though. Dos Santos let's go of the attempt for now.
Tai trying to control the action but Dos Santos just sinks the hooks in. #T3#
Tai is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Tai is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tai turns into Dos Santos and is now in his guard.
Dos Santos has Tai pulled in close to control his posture.
Dos Santos keeping moving, preventing Tai from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB2#
Tai drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dos Santos dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Tai working a defensive guard here.
Tai is controlling Dos Santos's posture.
Tai wants to stand but Dos Santos is controlling the position.
Dos Santos is in close to Tai's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dos Santos with a nice head shot there.
Dos Santos is working Tai over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cicero Dos Santos dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Tai gets caught napping as Dos Santos dives in and scores a takedown. Tai manages to retain guard.
Tai wants to get back to his feet but Dos Santos passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Tai is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Tai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dos Santos controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Tai actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tai wants to improve his position but Dos Santos is controlling well.
#T1#
Tai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dos Santos is working away from the top position though.
Dos Santos takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tai is trying to get back to full guard.
Tai is trying to control but can't.
Dos Santos working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dos Santos prevents Tai from improving his position.#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.#SUB#
Dos Santos is looking for a kimura here.
Tai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tai wants to get back to full guard but Dos Santos has passed into side control.
Dos Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tai keeps working. #T3#
Tai is looking for a sweep.
Tai manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Tai wants to improve his position but Dos Santos is controlling well.
Dos Santos not doing much here.
Tai wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dos Santos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tai can do to turn this around?#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tai shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dos Santos sprawls well. Dos Santos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tai gets slowly back to his feet.
Tai tries to clinch up#TD#
so Dos Santos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tai is looking to stand back up but Dos Santos counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Tai. #REVB#
Dos Santos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dos Santos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dos Santos stops Tai from getting back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cicero Dos Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dos Santos 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cicero Dos Santos!
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