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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 14, 2017 |
#R1#
MacDonald wants to clinch.
MacDonald fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
MacDonald stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and MacDonald wants it to stay on the feet.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts MacDonald as he jumps to the side.
MacDonald dives in for a single leg takedown but Wallace sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wallace is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacDonald scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#
It looks like Desmond Wallace has been cut.
MacDonald shoots in for a takedown but Wallace shows good takedown defense.
Desmond Wallace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al MacDonald.
MacDonald has a takedown stuffed.
MacDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wallace paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Wallace shoots in for a double leg but MacDonald sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wallace. MacDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacDonald is looking to clinch but Wallace is avoiding it.
#TD#
Wallace bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
MacDonald throws a couple of elbows from the bottom.
Wallace working the body and head with strikes. #SUB#
Wallace is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but MacDonald is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
An elbow from Wallace crashes against the mat.
Wallace landing a few strikes. #T2#
MacDonald taking a bit of punishment here - Wallace scoring with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacDonald is looking to reverse the position.
MacDonald really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wallace. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
MacDonald is still trying to improve position.
Wallace lands a decent elbow from side control.
Wallace connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused MacDonald some visible discomfort.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacDonald is trying to control Wallace's posture but Wallace avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacDonald tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacDonald is trying to work for a sweep but Wallace has mounted him!#T3#
MacDonald is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Wallace is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. MacDonald can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Wallace working the ground and pound effectively.
MacDonald is working to get back to half guard.
Wallace working MacDonald over with strikes here. #T4#
Wallace putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Wallace landing shots from mount.
MacDonald tries to hold on but Wallace pushes him away.
MacDonald regains half guard.
Wallace is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
MacDonald keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
MacDonald wants to control but Wallace is keeping busy.
MacDonald misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Wallace dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Desmond Wallace's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
MacDonald tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wallace sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten MacDonald somewhat.
MacDonald fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
MacDonald has a takedown stuffed.
Desmond Wallace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al MacDonald.
MacDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wallace was well out of range. Poor timing from MacDonald.#TD#
MacDonald tries to sprawl but Wallace drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Wallace stands up and beckons MacDonald to join him on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wallace. MacDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wallace looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? MacDonald is fending him off so far but Wallace persists. Nope, MacDonald circles away and we're back to standing.
Wallace sets himself, and MacDonald steps forward looking for the clinch! Wallace avoids it this time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from MacDonald. #T1##TD#
MacDonald gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wallace to score an easy takedown into full guard.
MacDonald is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Wallace dives into side control.
#REVB#
MacDonald tries to buck Wallace off but Wallace is having none of it.
Wallace will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wallace lands some shots froms side control.
Wallace controlling the position from side mount.
Wallace is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacDonald can do to turn this around?#T2##SUB#
Wallace working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wallace is looking to take a break and control but MacDonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wallace looks up at the clock and then as MacDonald takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Wallace smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T3#
MacDonald takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
MacDonald is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wallace gets to mount! MacDonald was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #SUB#
Wallace is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. MacDonald is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. MacDonald flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Wallace anticipates the leg and manages to get behind MacDonald and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Wallace slips an arm under MacDonald chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Wallace has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Wallace is squeezing on MacDonald like an anaconda would it's prey. MacDonald fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Desmond Wallace!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Wallace lands a high kick!
#CL#
Wallace has managed to clinch.
Kuala drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wallace pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wallace tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuala swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wallace throws a sloppy body shot
and Kuala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Wallace feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kuala is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Wallace dives into side control.
#REVB#
Wallace misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Wallace knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kuala on the ground.
Kuala stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Kuala looking for a sweep but Wallace has passed into full mount! Oh no!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuala is looking to improve his position but Wallace isn't that keen on the idea.#T1#
Wallace connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kuala is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kuala sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Wallace will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kuala is looking to control Wallace's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kuala avoid being mounted?
Wallace content to control rather than advance.
Kuala tries to roll over but Wallace keeps him under control.#T2#
Wallace is thwarting Kuala's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wallace trying to control the action but Kuala is working from the bottom.
Kuala keeping hold of Wallace's head, controlling as best he can.
Wallace is looking to take a break and control but Kuala is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Wallace landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wallace is trying to control. Kuala wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wallace lands a nice short elbow.
Kuala is trying to control but can't.
Kuala is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Wallace drives through and clinches with Kuala against the cage.
#T4#
Kuala prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wallace is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kuala is defending well.
Wallace missing with knees to the body.
Wallace is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kuala to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desmond Wallace. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Kuala has hold of one of Wallace's legs. Wallace is fighting the takedown attempt but Kuala gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Wallace keeping moving, preventing Kuala from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuala advances to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Kuala wants to work for an arm triangle but Wallace is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kuala works his way into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Desmond Wallace will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Kuala looking to score a takedown here. Wallace is defending well but Kuala drives through and ends up in Wallace's guard.
Kuala postures up in Wallace's guard and throws a big left but Wallace blocks it.
Kuala controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kuala trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kuala is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wallace is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wallace has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kuala working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wallace doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wallace manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Wallace preventing the sweep.
Wallace missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Kuala working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wallace doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wallace manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kuala wants to stand and escape but Wallace is having none of it.
Kuala trying to keep a closed guard but Wallace is proving a slippery customer.
Kuala has his hands on Wallace's head, controlling the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kuala looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wallace is one step ahead there.
Kuala working a defensive guard here.
Kuala is pulling down on Wallace's head to control his posture.
Kuala keeping moving, preventing Wallace from controlling successfully.
Kuala working a defensive guard here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3#
Wallace controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wallace really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kuala misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wallace throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD#
Wallace shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kuala is trying to defend but Wallace finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kuala wants to control but Wallace is keeping busy.
#T4#
Wallace is taking a breather. Kuala 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.
Kuala is concentrating on defense, preventing Wallace from advancing position.
Wallace is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuala is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kuala has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wallace is working away from the top position though.
Wallace is stalling here. Kuala is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Wallace seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kuala has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Wallace can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuala is putting a hurting on Wallace here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimi Kuala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Kuala looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kuala stops Wallace from getting back to his feet.
Kuala thows a huge punch but Wallace dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Kuala is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wallace tries to roll over but Kuala keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuala controlling the action here. #T1#
Wallace is looking to improve his position.
Kuala is looking to take a break and control but Wallace is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wallace landing strikes from the bottom.
Kuala missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Kuala is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wallace defends it well. #SUB2#
Kuala seems to be working for a kimura but Wallace defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kuala is looking to take a break and control but Wallace is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuala slows the pace down in half guard.
Kuala wants to control but Wallace is keeping him busy. #T3#
Kuala passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Wallace!
Wallace sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kuala 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. #SUB2#
Kuala is looking for a kimura but Wallace is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kuala to get the leverage.
Wallace is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kuala wants to work for an arm triangle but Wallace is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4##SUB2#
Kuala is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kuala takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Kuala is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wallace doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kuala.
Wallace pushes Kuala off looking to stand but Kuala dives back in and keeps control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wallace is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kuala jumps into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimi Kuala comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kuala 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimi Kuala!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Krasnopolski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Krasnopolski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Krasnopolski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Krasnopolski wants it to stay on the feet.
Wallace shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Krasnopolski defends it nicely.
A punch combination from Krasnopolski misses.
A punch combination from Krasnopolski misses.
Wallace takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wallace or perhaps it was just good defense by Krasnopolski, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desmond Wallace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krasnopolski misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace darts in looking for a takedown but Krasnopolski gets double underhooks and turns Wallace into the cage.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown but Krasnopolski shows good takedown defense.
Krasnopolski lands a jab.#ROC2#
Wallace is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Desmond Wallace has been cut.
Krasnopolski Throws a clean left jab. Krasnopolski Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Wallace's chin! Wallace crumbles to the ground and Krasnopolski follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Krasnopolski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bartek Krasnopolski!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Josh is looking to clinch but Wallace is avoiding it.
#TD#
Wallace darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wallace is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wallace throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wallace working Josh over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace stalling.
Wallace working Josh over with strikes. #T1#
Wallace not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Josh is trying to stand up here but Wallace is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Wallace seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Josh is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Desmond Wallace!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Ibn Abdullah throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Wallace holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ibn Abdullah misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wallace is trying to pull guard but Ibn Abdullah has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Wallace has Ibn Abdullah pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Wallace pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ibn Abdullah tumbling to the mat - Wallace dives into Ibn Abdullah's guard.
Wallace has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wallace not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ibn Abdullah wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibn Abdullah looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Ibn Abdullah is trying to control the position but Wallace postures up.
Wallace showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ibn Abdullah is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ibn Abdullah fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wallace avoids it really well and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Wallace tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#TD#
Wallace closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T2#
Ibn Abdullah is trying to control Wallace's posture but Wallace avoids it.
Wallace prevents Ibn Abdullah from escaping the position.#SUB#
Wallace looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ibn Abdullah manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wallace's best efforts.
Ibn Abdullah is looking for a sweep. Wallace is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wallace looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ibn Abdullah with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Wallace is controlling the pace.
Wallace lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ibn Abdullah is trying to control but can't.
Ibn Abdullah gets back to full guard.
Wallace stopping the sweep attempt from Ibn Abdullah.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ibn Abdullah is controlling Wallace's posture.
Wallace engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ibn Abdullah is trying to control the position but Wallace postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Wallace controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ibn Abdullah digs a good body shot into Wallace's ribs.#CL#
Wallace darts in and clinches Ibn Abdullah up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD#
Wallace manages to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Wallace dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ibn Abdullah will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wallace is looking to counter punch.
Wallace displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ibn Abdullah.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ibn Abdullah looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Wallace ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wallace is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ibn Abdullah can do to turn this around?#CL#
Wallace clinches up with Ibn Abdullah and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Ibn Abdullah pulls guard.
Wallace stays in close to Ibn Abdullah's body and controls the position.
Wallace postures up and lands a big shot to Ibn Abdullah's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace with a nice head shot there.
Wallace trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ibn Abdullah's guard.#T1##SUB2#
Ibn Abdullah is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wallace is aware though and is defending well.
Wallace tries to free his leg and advance position but Ibn Abdullah is retaining full guard.
Ibn Abdullah trying to control the position.
Wallace with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wallace landing some decent shots from guard.
Wallace controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wallace wants to control from the top but Ibn Abdullah keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ibn Abdullah being controlled here, momentarily.
Wallace preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Ibn Abdullah manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wallace on his heels. He'll look to pass Wallace's guard now, I'm sure.
Wallace looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ibn Abdullah trying to move into half guard but instead Wallace has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Wallace trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibn Abdullah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Ibn Abdullah throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Wallace won't allow Ibn Abdullah to sweep him here.
Wallace lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Desmond Wallace overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wallace landing some decent shots from guard.
Wallace stopping the sweep attempt from Ibn Abdullah.
Wallace landing some decent shots from guard.
Wallace wanted to stand there but Ibn Abdullah had control of the position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ibn Abdullah is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibn Abdullah is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wallace landing some decent shots from guard.
Wallace throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ibn Abdullah works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wallace 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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Wallace dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ibn Abdullah closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wallace counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ibn Abdullah displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wallace.
Wallace throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ibn Abdullah.
#CL2#
Ibn Abdullah has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibn Abdullah is trying to force a seperation but Wallace has the dominant position.
Ibn Abdullah lands with a short shot to the head. #TD#
Wallace jumps into guard, dragging Ibn Abdullah to the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wallace is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Wallace wants to control from the top but Ibn Abdullah keeps moving. #T1#
Ibn Abdullah thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Ibn Abdullah wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Wallace is now in half guard.
Ibn Abdullah is trying to maintain the position but Wallace is very close to passing his half guard.
Ibn Abdullah is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Wallace is staying active.
Ibn Abdullah is looking for a sweep. Wallace is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top 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.
Wallace is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wallace tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Ibn Abdullah.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wallace connects with a nice short shot to Ibn Abdullah's temple.
Wallace is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ibn Abdullah is trying to get back to full guard.
Ibn Abdullah blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wallace. #SUB#
Wallace is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ibn Abdullah sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Wallace thows a huge punch but Ibn Abdullah dodges it nicely.
Ibn Abdullah gets back to full guard.
Wallace is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Ibn Abdullah fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wallace, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD#
Wallace has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ibn Abdullah uses from the top position.
Ibn Abdullah trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ibn Abdullah missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ibn Abdullah looking to sit in guard and control but Wallace gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Wallace wants to control from the top but Ibn Abdullah keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wallace postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Musa Ibn Abdullah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Desmond Wallace is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wallace working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ibn Abdullah's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Desmond Wallace showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wallace, 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Desmond Wallace!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Machete gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Machete is trying to control the position but Wallace postures up.
Machete 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.
Wallace throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machete works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wallace missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wallace lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wallace 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.
Wallace throwing strikes from guard but Machete blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace sitting in guard here, content to control.
Machete looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Wallace puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T1#
Machete wants to control but Wallace is keeping busy.
Wallace working over Machete with some ground and pound. Machete looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Machete is trying to escape back to his feet but Wallace uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Machete tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee asks Wallace politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Wallace prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
Wallace thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Machete 's face as Wallace controls the position. #T2#
Machete is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wallace not doing much here.
Machete wants to improve his position but Wallace is controlling well.
Wallace sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Machete trying to control but Wallace postures up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##TD#
Wallace looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wallace trying to control the pace.
Wallace missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wallace perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wallace will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wallace wants to stand up but Machete has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T4#
Wallace is controlling the pace.
Machete blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wallace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machete punching from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Machete throws a leg kick that misses. #TD2#
Machete shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wallace manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Wallace dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Machete looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wallace is fending him off so far but Machete persists. Nope, Wallace circles away and we're back to standing.
Machete fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Machete gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Machete being controlled here, momentarily.
Machete has momentary wrist control but Wallace slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace distracts Machete with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wallace postures up and lands a big shot to Machete 's brow. #T1#
Machete is trying to keep Wallace in close.
Wallace is stalling in the full guard.
Machete wants to stand up but Wallace is controlling him.
Wallace is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machete can do to turn this around?
Wallace 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.
Machete is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
Wallace bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Wallace is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Machete is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wallace tries to move to mount but Machete blocks the move with his legs.
Wallace really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wallace moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Wallace landing a few strikes. #T3##ES2#
Machete throws Wallace to one side and escapes!
Machete shoots in looking for a takedown. Wallace tries to sprawl out of it but Machete keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wallace manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Desmond Wallace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Machete .
Machete throws a combination that misses
and Wallace counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD#
Wallace looking to score a takedown here. Machete is defending well but Wallace drives through and ends up in Machete 's guard.
Machete wants to get back to his feet but Wallace passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Machete tries to roll over but Wallace keeps him under control.
Machete is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Wallace seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4##ES2#
Machete kicks Wallace off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machete changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wallace tries to avoid it but Machete manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wallace to the ground. Wallace escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wallace stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Wallace looking to score a takedown here. Machete is defending well but Wallace drives through and ends up in Machete 's guard.
Wallace not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wallace postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Desmond Wallace overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wallace seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Wallace dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD#
Wallace looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Machete !
Machete tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
I would not like to be Machete right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machete tries to roll but Wallace sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Machete is in a bad position with Wallace working for a choke. Machete manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. #T1#
Wallace wants to stand but Machete is controlling the position.
Wallace will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Machete must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Machete tries to stand but Wallace is controlling from the bottom.
Machete slips nicely into half guard.
Wallace trying to control here.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wallace is not content to let Machete control the position.
Machete blocks the strikes from Wallace.
Wallace is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wallace moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wallace keeping moving, preventing Machete from controlling successfully. #T3#
Wallace throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wallace avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machete tries to clinch up.
The Machete is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Machete is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wallace's half guard.
Machete takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wallace slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wallace looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Wallace keeping moving, preventing Machete from controlling successfully.
Wallace is trying to keep Machete in close.
Machete preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wallace wants to get back to his feet but Machete is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Wallace. No joy for Machete on that attempt.
The Machete has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Desmond Wallace is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD#
Wallace shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wallace showed some decent athleticism there.
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 Desmond Wallace.
Well Wallace 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Desmond Wallace!
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