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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Zaitsev swinging wildly here.
Zaitsev misses with a head kick.
Zaitsev swinging wildly here.
Short steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev throws a sloppy head kick and Short moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Short tries to keep at a distance but Zaitsev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Short has Zaitsev pressed against the cage, preventing Zaitsev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Short breaks the clinch.
Zaitsev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Short wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
Zaitsev rushes Short and presses him up against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Zaitsev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zaitsev looks to land a combination but Short avoids it well.
Short tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zaitsev manages to circle out of the way.
Short throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zaitsev.
Zaitsev throws a series of punches but Short moves out of range.
No joy there for Zaitsev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zaitsev throws a lazy head kick #TD#
so Short counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Zaitsev is wriggling around but Short manages to pass to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REVB#
Zaitsev scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Short manages to mount him!
Short will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Short looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BOOM! Short connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#T2#
Zaitsev tries to hold on but Short postures up.
Short landing strikes from the mount.#SUB#
Short looking to isolate an arm here. Zaitsev doesn't see it coming and as Short extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Short!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Florencio Short!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Magsayo clinches up with Short and pushes him back against the cage.
Magsayo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Short gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Magsayo drags the fight down to the ground.
Magsayo has Short pulled in close to control his posture.
Magsayo trying to keep a closed guard but Short is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Magsayo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Short stacks Magsayo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Short!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Short with the ground and pound but Magsayo regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Magsayo flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T1#
Magsayo is trying to get back to full guard.
Magsayo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Short.
Short throwing strikes but missing.
Short postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Short won't allow Magsayo to sweep him here.
Short scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Magsayo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Short is aware though and is defending well.
Short postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Magsayo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Short defends it easily.
Magsayo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Magsayo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Magsayo wants to sweep but no luck.
Magsayo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3#
Short loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Magsayo clinches.
Magsayo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Short walks away with a smile on his face. Magsayo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Short really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Short gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Short kicks Magsayo off and gets to his feet.
Magsayo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Short shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Magsayo but Magsayo pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
Magsayo misses with the combination.
#CL#
Short clinches up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magsayo wants a takedown but no success here.
Florencio Short has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Magsayo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Magsayo as Short tries to tie him up.
Short throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Magsayos head.
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 Florencio Short will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Magsayo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Short misses with a hook to the ribs.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Magsayo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Short throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC2#
Magsayo manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Magsayo clinches.
Short tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Magsayo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Magsayo tries to clinch up.
Magsayo shoots in for a takedown but Short shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Short throws a push kick but Magsayo slaps the foot to one side.
And Magsayo tries to counter it with a takedown but Short pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Magsayo dives in and grabs Short's left leg, looking for a takedown. Short pushes down on Magsayo's head and hops out.
Magsayo just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromShort.#CL#
Short moves into the clinch.
Short keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Magsayo's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Magsayo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Magsayo.
As Magsayo backs away, Short returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Florencio Short has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Magsayo.#CL2#
Magsayo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Short, pushing him back against the cage.
Magsayo dodges an elbow strike from Short.
Magsayo jumps guard but Short turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Magsayo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Magsayo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T3#
Magsayo tries to pull guard but Short won't allow it.
#BC2#
Magsayo manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Magsayo or perhaps it was just good defense by Short, which made it look bad.
Short tries to counter by clinching up but Magsayo breaks away and moves out of range.
Magsayo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Short as he jumps to the side. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Magsayo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Short but Short pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Short appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Marco Magsayo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Magsayo is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Magsayo has Short up against the cage in a clinch.
Magsayo has Short pushed against the cage.#TD2#
Magsayo drags the fight down to the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Short gets to his feet. Magsayo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marco Magsayo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Magsayo looking to score a takedown here. Short is defending well but Magsayo drives through and ends up in Short's guard.
Short 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.#ES#
Short manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Short misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Magsayo counters with a single leg into guard. Short didn't expect that. #ES#
Short has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Magsayo has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magsayo with a knee to the head.
Short tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Magsayo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Magsayo goes for a takedown attempt but Short pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Short tries to clinch there but Magsayo circles away.
#T1##CL2#
Magsayo closes the distance and clinches.
Magsayo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Magsayo is trying to pull guard but Short turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Florencio Short has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Magsayo.#TD2#
Magsayo jumps guard and drags Short to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Magsayo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Magsayo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Short with a nice head shot there.
Magsayo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Short will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU#
Short gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T2#
Magsayo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Magsayo swinging wildly here.
Short feinted with a counter takedown.
Magsayo has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Magsayo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Short.
Magsayo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Magsayo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Short is defending well.#TD2#
Magsayo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Short uses from the top position.
Magsayo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Short throwing strikes but missing.
Short with a flurry of punches that miss.
Magsayo striking off his back but it's not causing Short any problems.
Magsayo is trying to keep Short in close.
Florencio Short overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Magsayo wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Short cracks Magsayo with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magsayo 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Florencio Short.
I think Short 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Florencio Short!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Jab, jab by Bara - just one landing.
Short keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bara.
Short wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Donk. Bara catches Short right on the button with a cross.
Bara doesn't manage to clinch there - Short circles away.
Short appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Short uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bara.
Short changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Short gets a clinch.
Short prevents Bara from breaking the clinch.
Short has Bara pressed against the cage, preventing Bara from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A hook to the body from Short.
Bara throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Short blocking some punches.
A short left from Bara.
Short leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short right from Bara. #ROC2#
Short is rocked!#T1#
Bara is trying to break the clinch but Short is controlling him.
Oh Short is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bara lands a right hand that snaps the head of Short backwards.
Bara lands with a short shot to the head.
Short has Bara pressed against the cage, preventing Bara from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Short breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bara throws an overhand right that drops Short like a sack of potatoes! Bara dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murasaki Bara!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Short takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Short misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto scores with a leg kick.
Yamamoto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Short. #CL2#
Yamamoto has closed the distance and engaged Short in a clinch.
Short keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yamamoto's efforts to push away.
Yamamoto is looking to break free of the clinch but Short has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Yamamoto - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC2#
Yamamoto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1##CL2#
Yamamoto moves into range and clinches up with Short.
Yamamoto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Yamamoto wants the takedown. Short is fighting it off but Yamamoto persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Short's guard against the cage.
Yamamoto preventing the sweep.
Yamamoto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Yamamoto's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Short is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yamamoto trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Short manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Yamamoto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yamamoto wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Short manages to pass to side control.
Yamamoto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Short. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Yamamoto gets back to full guard.
Yamamoto throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T3#
Short being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Yamamoto working for submissions but it's allowed Short to get to half guard.
#ES2#
Yamamoto makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Yamamoto misses with a few strikes there.
Short avoids a punch combination nicely.
Short lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T4##TD2#
Yamamoto throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Short tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Yamamoto is in Short's guard.
Yamamoto must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Yamamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Short is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Short will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Short holds on and takes a little breather.
Short wants to sweep but no luck.
Yamamoto wants to stand and escape but instead Short has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yamamoto looking for a sweep. Not yet Yamamoto, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matsui Yamamoto dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Short avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yamamoto takes a swing at Short's ribcage but misses.
Yamamoto misses with a head kick.
Short drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yamamoto sprawls and moves away.
Short looks for a takedown but Yamamoto sprawls well.
Yamamoto throws a right hand that Short ducks under and follows up with a left that Short also avoids with ease.
Yamamoto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Short tries to counter with a takedown but Yamamoto is quick to defend against it.
Yamamoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Yamamoto throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Yamamoto misses with a hook. Short ducked under it nicely.
Yamamoto misses with a double jab
and Short counters with an outside leg kick.
#TD2#
Yamamoto looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Yamamoto is breathing heavily.
Yamamoto prevents Short from improving his position.
Yamamoto throwing shots but Short is blocking nicely.
Short really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Yamamoto is looking to take a break and control but Short is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Short gets back to full guard.
#T2#
Short bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yamamoto's guard. #REVR#
Short loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yamamoto looking to control.
#SU#
Short gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
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!
Yamamoto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yamamoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Yamamoto blocks a head kick by Short.
#CL#
Short rushes Yamamoto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Short - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Yamamoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Short's elbow.
Yamamoto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yamamoto holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Yamamoto prevents a body shot from Short. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Short changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yamamoto fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Yamamoto throws a half hearted mid kick.
Short seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Matsui Yamamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamamoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Short dodges the punch combination from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Short misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matsui Yamamoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Short tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yamamoto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yamamoto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matsui Yamamoto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
No joy there for Yamamoto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Yamamoto does no damage.
Yamamoto throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Short avoids a kick to the body.
Yamamoto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Short appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Yamamoto throws a left and a right that both miss
and Short counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Short keeps the fight on the outside.
As Yamamoto backs away, Short returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Short shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Yamamoto tries to close the distance and clinch but Short swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Yamamoto clinches.
Yamamoto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Short is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yamamoto is defending well for now.#T1#
Short letting Yamamoto take a breather here.#BC#
Short escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yamamoto throws a series of punches but Short moves out of range.
Short fires out a quick counter leg kick but Yamamoto just manages to avoid it.
Yamamoto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Short avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yamamoto misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Short counters with a takedown into side control. #T2#
Yamamoto is working to avoid the ground and pound but Short connects with a decent elbow.
Short cracks Yamamoto with a big right hand but Yamamoto just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Yamamoto tries to improve position but can't.
Short tries to score with some ground and pound. Yamamoto controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Yamamoto takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yamamoto wants to control but Short postures up.
Yamamoto is looking to regain half guard here but Short keeps moving and retains side control.
Short gets to mount! Yamamoto was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T3#
Yamamoto is bucking up trying to escape but Short cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#SUB#
Short looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Short lands a big shot there that rocks Yamamoto but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Matsui Yamamoto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Short jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Yamamoto is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Yamamoto and Short has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SU#
Short decides to stand up, so the ref orders Yamamoto to his feet. #T4#
Short swats away the attempt to clinch by Yamamoto.
Short appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yamamoto wants to clinch up but Short keeps it at a distance.
Short shoots in looking for a takedown. Yamamoto tries to sprawl out of it but Short keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yamamoto manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Matsui Yamamoto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No joy there for Yamamoto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Florencio Short has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yamamoto connects with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Florencio Short.
I think Yamamoto 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matsui Yamamoto!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Cena shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Short defends it nicely.
Cena wants to clinch but Short slips to the side#TD#
and Short counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Cena kicks off Short and gets to his feet.
Cena shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Short but Short pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Short attempts a counter takedown but Cena avoids it well and moves away.
Cena gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Short counters by clinching up.
Florencio Short has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Cena.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cena.#BC2#
Cena breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Cena is looking to clinch but Short is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Cena gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Short tries a body shot but Cena blocks it.
Cena jumps guard but Short stands there with Cena around his waist. Cena gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cena tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Short stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cena tries a body shot but Short blocks it.
Cena drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T2##TD#
Short drags the fight down to the ground.
Short looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Short is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Cena looking to sit in guard and control but Short gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SU#
Short decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cena, up you get!
Cena throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Short.
Cena misses with a few strikes there.
John Cena seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Short tries to sprawl but Cena drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Short kicks Cena off and gets back to his feet.#T4#
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!
Short attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Short fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cena, pushing him back against the cage.
Cena fails to pull guard.
Short's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#TD2#
Cena pulls guard effortlessly.
Short will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cena looks winded!#SUB2#
Cena has his foot on Short's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Short works his way back into a safe position though.#SU#
Short gets to his feet. Cena looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Florencio Short dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Cena wants to clinch#TD#
and Short counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Short.
Cena is looking to stand back up but Short counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Cena. #REVB##SUB2#
Cena actively working from the bottom here.
Cena wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Short winds up and cracks Cena with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Short is trying to work for a kimura but Cena is defending well.
Cena keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Cena tries to get to full guard but Short has control of the leg.
Cena is breathing heavily.
Short seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Florencio Short overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Short lands strikes from half guard.
Short is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Short lands a nice short elbow.
Cena on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Short prevents Cena from improving his position.#T2#
Cena wants to get back to full guard but Short has passed into side control.
Short working the ground and pound.
Short working the head and body with strikes.
Short working the ground and pound.
Short really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cena is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Short is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Short punishing his opponent with strikes.
Short is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cena can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cena wants to hold on but Short pushes him away.#T3#
Cena keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Short is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Short extends the arm and Cena is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Florencio Short!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Papa misses with a takedown #CL#
and Short counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Short. #BC#
Short escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Papa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Short.
Short looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Papa goes for a double leg but Short avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Short continues to drive forward.
Papa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Short as he jumps to the side.
Florencio Short has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Papa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papa throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Short closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Papa blocks an elbow strike from Short.
Papa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T1##BC2#
Papa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Papa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Short is fending him off so far but Papa persists. Nope, Short circles away and we're back to standing.
Short drops down looking for a counter takedown but Papa sprawls and moves away.
Short leaves Papa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Papa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Papa tries to get set, Short tries to push him back and clinch up but Papa manages to avoid the attempt.
Papa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Short changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Papa misses with a takedown attempt
and Short counters with a nice low kick that buckles Papa's knee momentarily.
Papa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Short fires out a quick counter leg kick but Papa just manages to avoid it.
Short keeps Papa at a distance using the push kick.
Papa looks winded!#T2##CL#
Short moves into the clinch successfully.
Short displaying some good clinch control by pressing Papa up against the cage.
Short effectively controlling the action here.
Short seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#BC#
Short breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Papa moves in looking to clinch but Short pushes him off.
Short wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Papa tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Papa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T3#
Short sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Short is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Short actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Papa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Short defends it well.
Papa is trying to control the action in half guard but Short is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Short is looking to improve his position.
Papa wants to pass the guard but Short is defending well.
Short tries to get to full guard but Papa has control of the leg.
Papa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Short keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Short tries to roll over but Papa keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Florencio Short dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Short gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Short stalling against the cage.
Papa is trying to stall.
Papa tries for a takedown but Short manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papa can't find room to land a body shot as Short controls the action.
Short scores with a shot to the side of Papa's head.
Short is looking to take this one to the mat.#T1#
Stalling in the clinch from Papa.
Short prevents Papa from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Short breaks from the clinch.
Short connects with an inside leg kick.
Papa wants to clinch up but Short keeps it at a distance.
Papa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Short but Short pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Papa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Short avoids it really well and circles away.
It appears Short was looking to counter with a kick there.
Florencio Short has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Papa.#T2##CL#
Short drives through and clinches with Papa against the cage.
#TD2#
Papa wants the takedown. Short is fighting it off but Papa persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Short's guard against the cage.
Short is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Short avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Papa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Short is pulling down on Papa's head to control his posture.
Short is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Papa can do to turn this around?
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Short not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Short really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SU2#
Papa decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Papa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Papa tries to get set, Short tries to push him back and clinch up but Papa manages to avoid the attempt.
Papa is looking to clinch.
Short tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Papa manages to circle out of the way.
Short thows a leg kick but Papa checks it #TD2#
and Papa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Short!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Papa controlling from side mount. #T4#
Short is trying to control Papa's posture but Papa avoids it. #SUB2#
Papa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Short, who protects the arm well.
Short is letting Papa control him for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Florencio Short will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Papa throws a half hearted mid kick.#TD2#
Papa drives through with a takedown into guard.
Short 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Short keeping full guard, as Papa tries to pass.
Short keeping moving, preventing Papa from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papa is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1##SU2#
Papa stands up and waves to Short to follow him.
Papa has a takedown stuffed.
Papa shoots in but Short avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Papa takes a swing at Short's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Papa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Short manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Papa keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Papa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Stalling in the clinch from Short.
Papa looking for a takedown.
Florencio Short has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Papa.
Papa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Papa working hard to break the clinch.
Papa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Short smiles and moves away.
#T3#
Short doesn't manage to clinch there - Papa circles away.
Papa misses with a kick to the body.
Short closes the distance and clinches up with Papa, looking for a takedown. Short pushes Papa against the cage but Papa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Papa! But no joy.
Nice takedown defense from Short. No joy for Papa on that attempt.
Short half committed to a counter leg kick.
Papa throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Short counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Short postures up in Papa's guard and throws a big left but Papa blocks it.
Papa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Short accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Short working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Papa's head.#SUB2#
Papa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Papa working a defensive guard here.
Papa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tom Papa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Florencio Short is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Papa trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Florencio Short showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Short, 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Florencio Short!
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