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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 09, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Mendez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Randall, pushing him back against the cage.
Mendez blocks an elbow strike from Randall.
Mendez is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Randall jumps guard.
Mendez trying to control but Randall is working from the bottom.
Mendez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mendez works over Randall with some ground and pound from guard.
Randall looking for a sweep. Not yet Randall, not yet. #SU2#
Mendez stands up and waves to Randall to follow him. #CL2#
Mendez moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Mendez gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES#
Randall manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T1#
Randall throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mendez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Randall throws a right and a left that Mendez avoids nicely.
Randall tries for a takedown but Mendez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mendez.
Mendez tries to advance to mount but Randall denies him. #SUB2#
Mendez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Randall knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Mendez tries for a kimura but Randall is defending well.
Randall wants to control but Mendez postures up.#T2#
Randall is pushing Mendez's head away, looking to escape. Mendez manages to hold on to the position though.
Randall seems a little lost for a moment, as Mendez dominates the positioning.
Mendez postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#SUB2#
Mendez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Randall has escaped the position, nice work there.
Randall is trying to control Mendez's posture but Mendez avoids it. #SUB2#
Mendez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Randall is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Randall is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T3#
Mendez landing strikes. #SU2#
Mendez stands up and beckons Randall to his feet.
Mendez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Randall looks for the body kick but Mendez saw that one coming.
Mendez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mendez tries to clinch up but Randall circles away and keeps his distance.
Mendez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Randall eats them both and turns towards Mendez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mendez has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Randall is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Randall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Randall moves into range and clinches up with Mendez.
Mendez is looking to control Randall's arms but Randall gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mendez has his back to the cage. #T4#
Randall throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mendez blocks it with crossed arms.
Randall is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mendez to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Mendez is trying to trip Randall. He has hold of a leg but Randall is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mendez persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Randall trying to control the position.
Mendez trying to control but Randall is working from the bottom.
Randall knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mendez on the ground.
Randall working a defensive guard here.
Mendez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiago Mendez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Randall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mendez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Randall tries to clinch but Mendez moves out of range.
Randall takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Mendez has Randall up against the cage in a clinch.
Randall tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mendez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Randall throws an elbow that misses.
#BC#
Randall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mendez misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez moves away from the strike by Randall.
Mendez tries to clinch up but Randall circles away and keeps his distance.
Mendez moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Randall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Mendez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Randall tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
Randall is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mendez lands a two punch combo.
Dave Randall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Randall misses with a body shot.
Mendez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Randall.
Mendez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Randall defends it well.
Mendez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Randall thows a leg kick but Mendez checks it
and Mendez counters with a straight right hand.
Mendez tries to close the distance and clinch but Randall swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Randall avoids a kick to the body.
Randall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mendez wants to counter the offense by Randall and move into the clinch position.
Mendez swats away the attempt to clinch by Randall.
Randall does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T2#
Mendez leaves Randall with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Mendez there.
Randall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mendez is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Mendez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mendez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Mendez has managed to clinch.
Randall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Randall misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Randall changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mendez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Randall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Randall tries for a takedown but Mendez circles away easily
and Mendez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Mendez 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.
Tiago Mendez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mendez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mendez stops Randall from standing up.
Mendez passes into half guard.
Mendez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Mendez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Randall is defending against the submission attempts here by Mendez.
Mendez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Randall keeps working.
Randall taking some punishment here, with Mendez in his half guard.
Randall tries to roll over but Mendez keeps him under control.
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. Mendez connects with a nice short shot to Randall's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiago Mendez 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Mendez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Randall darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Mendez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Randall's guard.
Randall is wriggling around but Mendez manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Mendez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Randall doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mendez.
Mendez trying to mount his opponent but Randall defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mendez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Randall has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Mendez working Randall over with strikes.
Randall is looking to control Mendez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Randall avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Mendez is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Randall is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tiago Mendez!
A relieved looking Tiago Mendez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Mendez leaves Randall with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Mendez closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Mendez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Randall shoots in looking for a takedown. Mendez tries to sprawl out of it but Randall keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mendez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mendez tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Mendez moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randall wants to break free but Mendez has control.
Mendez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Randall has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mendez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Randall. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Randall tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mendez keeps control of Randall as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mendez wants a takedown.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD2#
Mendez gets control of Randall's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mendez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Mendez has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Mendez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mendez keeping moving, preventing Randall from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mendez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Randall defends it easily.
Mendez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2##SU2#
Mendez stands and steps away. Randall gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Randall.
Mendez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Randall circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Randall.
Mendez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Randall avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Mendez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T3#
Still in half guard, Mendez seems content to control.
Randall knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mendez on the ground.
Mendez prevents Randall from standing back up.
Mendez throwing shots but Randall is blocking nicely.
Mendez thows a huge punch but Randall dodges it nicely.
#SU2#
Mendez decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Randall fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mendez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Randall defends well and Mendez ends up having to push Randall into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Randall wants to clinch#TD2#
and Mendez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mendez.
Randall is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mendez is controlling him. #T4#
Mendez passes Randall's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Mendez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Mendez seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Randall is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tiago Mendez!
A relieved looking Tiago Mendez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Harris throws the kick towards the body but Randall avoids it.
As Harris looks to move away, Randall throws a big counter combo but Harris just gets out of the way.
Harris throws a one two combo.
Randall throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Randall throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Randall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Harris keeps the fight on the outside.
Randall shoots in looking for a takedown but Harris manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Randall's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Harris lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Harris paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Randall is looking to land body kicks.
Randall wants to clinch up but Harris keeps it at a distance.
Harris cracks Randall with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Harris lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Randall at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Randall fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T1#
Harris lands with a right that hurts Randall. Randall looks to clinch but Harris throws a short knee that drops Randall. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Ashley Harris !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Yerba as Randall shoots in.
A head kick misses from Randall.
Yerba shoots in for a double leg but Randall sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Randall misses with a takedown
and Yerba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yerba displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Randall.
Yerba Mate Yerba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Randall.
Yerba plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Yerba shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Randall but Randall pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yerba throws a sloppy head kick and Randall moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Randall has taken the fight to the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Randall takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Randall jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yerba walks away with a smile on his face. Randall gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1#
Yerba tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Randall swivels and escapes.#CL#
Yerba closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yerba wants to take the fight to the mat but Randall manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Randall jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yerba walks away with a smile on his face. Randall gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Yerba tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Randall swivels and escapes.
Randall misses with a jab, cross combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Randall.
#CL2#
Randall closes the distance and pushes Yerba back into the cage.#BC2#
Randall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yerba misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Randall raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Yerba shoots in looking for a takedown but Randall manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yerba's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yerba avoids the head kick by Randall.
#T2#
Yerba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Randall.
Yerba is looking to counter the offense by Randall and move into the clinch.
Randall shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Some wild striking there from Yerba.
#CL2#
Randall drives through and clinches with Yerba against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Randall throws an elbow but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knees to the body from Randall.
Randall lands with a right to the head. #TD2#
Randall decides to pull guard.
Yerba being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Randall wants to sweep but no luck. #ES2#
Randall uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Randall throws a nice head kick!
Randall comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yerba shoots for a takedown but Randall saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Yerba is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dave Randall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Randall throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Yerba fails in his attempt to clinch.
Randall shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Yerba really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Yerba is trying to pull guard but Randall turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Yerba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Randall pulls guard successfully.
Yerba knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Randall on the ground.
Yerba won't allow Randall to sweep him here.
Randall pulls Yerba in close to his closed guard and prevents Yerba from doing any damage or advancing position.#ES2#
Randall wriggles free and stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Randall dominated that round.
That's time! Yerba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Randall tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yerba sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Randall somewhat.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Randall crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Yerba - the referee stops the clock and Randall gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Yerba. Randall manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Randall has a takedown stuffed.
Yerba stuffs the takedown attempt from Randall. Randall gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Yerba was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Yerba Mate Yerba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Randall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randall throws a leg kick but Yerba sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Randall fails with the takedown.
Yerba shoots in for a double leg but Randall sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T1#
Yerba fails with a takedown attempt.
Randall is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Randall tries to close the distance and clinch but Yerba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Randall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No luck for Randall with that takedown attempt.
Randall is breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Randall or perhaps it was just good defense by Yerba, which made it look bad.
Yerba Mate Yerba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Yerba shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Yerba was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Randall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Randall prevents Yerba from moving into mount.
Randall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Randall manages to work his way to half guard, despite Yerba's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yerba is working away from the top position though.
Yerba thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Randall's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yerba throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yerba is trying to control the action in half guard but Randall is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Randall has his hands clasped together around Yerba's back. He's all about the action.
Yerba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Randall keeps working. #T3##SU#
Yerba decides to stand up.
Randall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yerba is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Randall.
Randall lands a jab.#CL2#
Randall closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Yerba has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Randall uses from the top position.
Yerba preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SU2#
Randall stands up and waves to Yerba to follow him.
Yerba shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Randall sprawls well. Randall wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yerba gets slowly back to his feet.
Randall appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Yerba scores with a head kick.
Randall darts in looking for a takedown but Yerba gets double underhooks and turns Randall into the cage.
Randall shoots in looking for a takedown but Yerba manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Randall's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Randall moves into the clinch successfully.
Yerba fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Yerba is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Randall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Randall keeps the fight on the outside.
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!
Randall leaves Yerba with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Randall gets in close and instigates a clinch.
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 Yerba Mate Yerba 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. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Randall closes the distance and pushes Yerba back into the cage.
Yerba tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Randall smiles and moves away.
Randall misses with a wild body shot.
Yerba with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL2#
Randall pushes Yerba up against the cage in a clinch.
Yerba jumps guard but Randall stands there with Yerba around his waist. Yerba gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Randall pulls guard successfully.
#SU#
Yerba decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Randall, up you get!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yerba stuffs the takedown attempt from Randall. Randall gets slowly back to his feet.
Yerba misses with a two punch combination.
Yerba tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Randall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yerba tries to clinch but Randall is having none of it.
Yerba dives in for a single leg takedown but Randall sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yerba Mate Yerba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yerba avoids the head kick by Randall.
Randall looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Randall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yerba tries to close the distance and clinch up but Randall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yerba throws a lazy head kick
and Randall counters with a two punch combo.
Yerba shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Randall eats them both and turns towards Yerba to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Randall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yerba moves away.
Yerba tries to counter with a takedown but Randall is quick to defend against it.
Randall tries to clinch
and Randall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yerba wants to clinch up but Randall keeps it at a distance.#T2##CL#
Yerba gets a clinch.
Randall tries to pull guard but Yerba forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Yerba wants to get back to striking at distance but Randall won't allow it.
Dave Randall seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yerba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Randall has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Randall.
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!
Yerba goes for a takedown in the clinch but Randall prevents it.
#TD2#
Randall has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Yerba regains guard immediately.
Randall is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Randall works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Randall is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Yerba is defending against the submission attempts here by Randall.
Randall sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yerba moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Randall postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Randall sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SU2#
Yerba is working an open guard so Randall takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Randall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Randall has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Randall!
A very excited looking Dave Randall made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Randall throws a jab when Franchesci was well out of range.
Franchesci closes the distance and clinches up with Randall, looking for a takedown. Franchesci pushes Randall against the cage but Randall circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Franchesci sets himself, and Randall steps forward looking for the clinch! Franchesci avoids it this time.
Franchesci throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Randall's waist but Randall gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Franchesci off to one side.
Randall lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Franchesci throws a head kick but Randall moves out of range.
Franchesci blocks a head kick by Randall.
Randall looks to land a body kick but Franchesci moved away.
Franchesci feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Franchesci gets tackled into the cage by Randall. Randall maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Randall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Franchesci stuffs the takedown attempt from Randall. Randall gets slowly back to his feet.
Dave Randall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franchesci shoots in but Randall avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alejandro Franchesci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randall shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Franchesci as he jumps to the side.
Randall will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T1#
Franchesci showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Randall.
Randall doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Franchesci counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Franchesci jabs Randall to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Randall throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Franchesci's waist but Franchesci gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Randall off to one side.
Franchesci tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Randall manages to circle out of the way.
Franchesci closes this distance looking for a takedown but Randall circles away.
As Franchesci backs off Randall throws a huge counter combo but Franchesci manages to avoid it all.
Randall shoots for a double leg takedown but Franchesci sprawls well. He's pushed Randall's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Franchesci defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Randall.
Randall looks winded!
Randall darts in looking for a takedown but Franchesci gets double underhooks and turns Randall into the cage.
Franchesci fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Randall tries a head kick but it misses.
#T2#
Franchesci fails with the takedown.
Randall misses with a double jab.
Franchesci misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Randall closes the distance and clinches.
Franchesci goes for a takedown attempt but Randall pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Randall shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Franchesci pinned against the cage. Franchesci gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Franchesci leaves Randall with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Randall throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Franchesci's waist but Franchesci gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Randall off to one side.
Franchesci seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3#
Franchesci changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Randall tries to avoid it but Franchesci manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Randall to the ground. Randall escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Randall.
Franchesci takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Randall is looking to clinch but Franchesci is avoiding it.
Franchesci half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Franchesci blocks a head kick by Randall.
Crunch! Franchesci slams his shin into Randall's torso.
Randall throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Franchesci is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Randall dodges the punch combination from Franchesci.
#CL2#
Randall fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Franchesci, pushing him back against the cage.
Randall lands a knee to the head.
#BC2#
Randall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A bone on bone clash there as Randall blocks the leg kick.
Randall throws a sloppy head kick and Franchesci moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Randall.
Randall scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Franchesci doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Randall pushes Franchesci up against the cage in a clinch.
Franchesci gets underhooks to prevent Randall's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Randall dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Franchesci takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Franchesci shoots and misses #CL2#
and Randall counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Randall.
Randall lands a knee to the body.
Randall can't find room to land a body shot as Franchesci controls the action.
#TD2#
Randall pulls guard effortlessly. #ES2#
Randall has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Franchesci has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Randall drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC#
Franchesci pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Randall.
Randall is breathing heavily.
Franchesci goes for a double leg but Randall avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Randall continues to drive forward.#T1#
Randall dodges the punch combination from Franchesci.
Randall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Franchesci darts in looking for a takedown but Randall gets double underhooks and turns Franchesci into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alejandro Franchesci. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Randall closes the distance and clinches.
Franchesci avoiding damage as Randall throws knees to the body.
Randall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Randall breaks the clinch.
Randall fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Randall dives in for a single leg takedown but Franchesci sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Franchesci thinks about countering with a head kick.
Randall has a takedown stuffed.
Randall misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T2##CL2#
Randall darts in and clinches Franchesci up against the cage.
Franchesci tries to stall but Randall uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC2#
Randall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice cross by Randall.#CL2#
Randall fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Franchesci, pushing him back against the cage.
Franchesci tries to pull guard but Randall forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
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!
Randall has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Franchesci avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Franchesci.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Randall. #BC2#
Randall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Randall gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Randall taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Randall tries to pull guard but Franchesci holds him up against the cage and eventually Randall drops back down to his feet.
Randall leaning against his opponent.
#BC2#
Randall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Franchesci tries to score a power double leg takedown but Randall sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Franchesci somewhat.#CL2#
Randall closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Randall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
A head kick from Randall lands but Franchesci takes it in his stride.
Franchesci blocks a head kick by Randall.
Franchesci misses with a takedown attempt - Randall sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Randall throws a head kick that Franchesci semi-blocks.
Franchesci tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Randall lets loose with a powerful body kick. Franchesci will feel that in the morning.
Randall works over Franchesci's head and body with a nice combination.
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!
Franchesci stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Franchesci wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Franchesci moves into range and clinches up with Randall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Randall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Randall throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Randall takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL2#
Randall rushes Franchesci and presses him up against the cage.
Franchesci stops a takedown attempt from Randall.
#BC2#
Randall manages to break the clinch.
Randall defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Franchesci.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Randall checks a leg kick.
Randall unleashes a big counter combination but Franchesci bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Randall tries to close the distance and clinch but Franchesci swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alejandro Franchesci is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Randall shoots in for a takedown but Franchesci shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randall slaps away a takedown attempt from Franchesci, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Franchesci. No joy for Randall on that attempt.
Franchesci appears to be looking for a big counter.
Alejandro Franchesci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Randall.
Franchesci circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T1##TD#
Franchesci decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Franchesci is thwarting Randall's attempts to control the position.#ES2#
Randall kicks Franchesci off and gets back to his feet.
Dave Randall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Franchesci throws a one two combo.
#CL2#
Randall gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Franchesci avoids a wild elbow strike from Randall.
Randall pushes off an throws an elbow but Franchesci leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Randall drops down looking for an ankle pick but Franchesci pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Randall tries to bum rush Franchesci with a series of wild strikes but Franchesci uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Randall stuffs the takedown attempt from Franchesci. Franchesci gets slowly back to his feet.
Randall swinging wildly here.
Franchesci is trying hard to land a takedown here. Randall sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Randall shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Franchesci but Franchesci pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Franchesci misses with a leg kick.
Randall shoots in but no luck this time.
Franchesci misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Randall swinging wildly here.
Franchesci tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Randall manages to circle out of the way.#T3##CL2#
Randall moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Randall manages to break the clinch.
Randall swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Franchesci counters with a shoot takedown. Randall fights it but they end up in guard.
Franchesci prevents Randall from getting back to his feet.
Randall is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SU#
Franchesci gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Randall breaks the clinch.
#T4##CL2#
Randall closes the distance and clinches.
Randall is looking for a takedown.
Franchesci wants a takedown.
Randall tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Randall wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Randall jumps guard but Franchesci turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Randall landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Randall tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Franchesci just stands there and leans against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Randall is trying to maintain a safe position but Franchesci gets an underhook and turns Randall into the cage.
Alejandro Franchesci has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dave Randall is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Franchesci pushes Randall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Franchesci throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dave Randall.
Well Randall has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Randall!
A relieved looking Dave Randall thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Randall throws a head kick that misses.
Randall looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Vermalaen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#KD#
Vermalaen drops Randall with a beautiful combination! Randall stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Vermalaen is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Randall is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Dave Randall has been cut.
Vermalaen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Randall will feel that in the morning.
Randall is still on wobbly legs! Can Vermalaen finish him?#CL#
Vermalaen clinches. #BC#
Vermalaen breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Randall gets tackled into the cage by Vermalaen. Vermalaen maintains the clinch.
Vermalaen stalling in the clinch.
#TD#
Vermalaen pulls guard successfully.
Vermalaen trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Vermalaen 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.#SUB#
Vermalaen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Randall can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vermalaen pulls Randall in to control the position. #ES#
Vermalaen is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Randall presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Randall changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vermalaen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Randall stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Vermalaen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Randall, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Vermalaen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Vermalaen.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vermalaen is defended easily by Randall.
Randall walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Vermalaen swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Francis Vermalaen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2017 |
#R1#
James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
James tries for a takedown but Randall sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Randall paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
James drives through with a takedown into guard.
Randall managing to control the position.
James throws a big elbow that misses.
James has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
James sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
James throwing strikes but missing.
James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Randall trying to keep a closed guard but James is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Randall throws the kick towards the body but James avoids it.
James wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Randall looks winded!
Randall checks a leg kick nicely.
James misses with a wild body shot.
Randall drops down looking to force a counter takedown but James defends it well.
Randall has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from James.
James shoots in looking for a takedown but Randall manages to keep the fight standing, pushing James's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Randall throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
James tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Randall swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael James. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##TD#
James drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Randall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Randall is working an open guard so James takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Randall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from James misses its target.
James has a takedown stuffed.
James fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
James closes this distance looking for a takedown but Randall circles away.
James misses with a few strikes there.
Randall appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Randall throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CL#
James moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Randall.#TD#
James pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Randall avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SU2#
Randall stands up from James's guard - Randall perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Randall rushes James and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Randall on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Randall stalling in the clinch.
Randall landing knees to the head.
Randall is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but James is defending well.
James tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Randall smiles and moves away.
James shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Randall pinned against the cage. Randall gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Randall leaves James with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dave Randall will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from James.
James shoots in looking for a takedown but Randall manages to keep the fight standing, pushing James's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice takedown defense from James. No joy for Randall on that attempt.
Michael James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Randall misses with a wild combination.
#TD#
James looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from James.
James stops Randall from getting back to his feet.
Randall is breathing heavily.#T1#
Nice strikes from James there.
James keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
James will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nice strikes from James there.
James trying to control the pace. #SUB#
James is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
James is trying to control. Randall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
James is looking to advance position but Randall won't allow it.
James seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
James tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Randall swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Randall shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as James sprawls well. James wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Randall gets slowly back to his feet.
James throws a big counter combination but Randall scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
James looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Randall is fending him off so far but James persists. Nope, Randall circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
James forces Randall back against the cage and clinches.
James tries to land knees in the clinch but Randall avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
James breaks from the clinch.
Randall keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Randall closes the distance and pushes James back into the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from James.
#BC2#
Randall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
James clinches with his opponent.
#T4##TD#
James ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. James no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
James looking for subs off his back but Randall has passed one foot through into half guard.
Randall tries to pass to full mount but James defends it.
James wants to control but Randall is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
James throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
James pushes Randall off looking to stand but Randall dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael James dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Randall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James misses with a wild combination.
#CL2#
Randall closes the distance and pushes James back into the cage.#TD#
Randall is fighting off a takedown attempt but James is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Randall to the mat. Randall regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
James lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
James lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Randall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Randall keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
James controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Randall keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dave Randall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Randall.
James throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Randall.
James cracks Randall with a good jab.#T2#
Randall takes a kick to the side of the head.
Randall stuffs the takedown.
Randall shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as James sprawls well. James wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Randall gets slowly back to his feet.
Randall stuffs the takedown attempt from James. James gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Randall counters by clinching up.
Come on Randall - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
James tries to pull guard but Randall holds him up against the cage and eventually James drops back down to his feet.
#T3##BC2#
Randall manages to break the clinch.
James fails with the takedown.
James takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
James misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Randall shoots in looking for a takedown but James manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Randall's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Randall gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4##CL#
James moves into range and clinches up with Randall.#BC#
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James fails with an attempt to clinch.
Randall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. James manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
James is looking to counter the offense by Randall and move into the clinch.
James pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Randall slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Randall forces James back against the cage and clinches.
James looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James is trying to pull guard but Randall turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
James tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
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 Michael James.
I think James 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael James!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Randall fails with a takedown attempt.
Dux's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dux duly obliges.
Dux displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dux throws a right hand that Randall ducks under and follows up with a left that Randall also avoids with ease.
Randall is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Randall.
Dux lands with a big right hook that stumbles Randall - he's out on his feet here! Dux follows up with another monster hook that separates Randall from consciousness! Randall falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Dux stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jean Dux!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Randall shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Patterson's guard.
Patterson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Randall has passed into side control.
Patterson regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Randall prevents Patterson from improving his position.
Patterson keeping control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randall wants to take a breather but Patterson is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patterson gets back to full guard.
#SU2#
Randall gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Randall lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#
It looks like Harlan Patterson has been cut.#T1##TD2#
Patterson tries to sprawl but Randall drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Randall looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Patterson tries to get to full guard but Randall has control of the leg.
Randall wants to control but Patterson is keeping him busy.
Patterson gets back to full guard.
Patterson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Patterson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Randall must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Randall stands up from Patterson's guard - Randall perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dave Randall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patterson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harlan Patterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Randall has taken the fight to the clinch.
Patterson is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Randall lands a takedown into guard.
#T3#
Patterson looking for a sweep. Not yet Patterson, not yet.
Patterson controls Randall momentarily but Randall frees himself.
Patterson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Randall wants to stand but Patterson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Patterson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Patterson is trying to control the position but Randall postures up.
Patterson 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.
Patterson is breathing heavily.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Randall throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Patterson tries to keep at a distance but Randall has taken the fight into the clinch.
Patterson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Randall breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Patterson tries to sprawl but Randall drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Patterson keeping control of the position.
Randall missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Patterson tries to get to full guard but Randall has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Randall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harlan Patterson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Randall drives through with a takedown into guard.
Patterson working a defensive guard here.
Randall trying to control but Patterson is working from the bottom.
Patterson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randall trying to control but Patterson is working from the bottom.
Randall wanted to stand there but Patterson had control of the position.
Randall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Patterson is on top in guard.
#REVR##ES2#
Randall manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2#
Randall manages to break the clinch.
Patterson looks to land a combination but Randall avoids it well.
Randall misses with a head kick.
Randall throws a sloppy head kick and Patterson moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Randall closes the distance and clinches.
Patterson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Randall avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Patterson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A short left from Randall. #T2#
Patterson wants a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Patterson can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harlan Patterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Patterson working hard to break the clinch.
Patterson trying to land knees to the body.
Patterson is trying to push Randall away but Randall has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Patterson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Randall clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Randall really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Patterson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Patterson is hanging on to Randall's back as he tries to escape.
Patterson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Randall is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Randall is still trying to improve position.
Randall is trying to stand back up. #T3#
Randall is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Randall wants to control his opponent's hands but Patterson gets his hands free.
Patterson struggling to land strikes to the head as Randall covers up.
Randall trying to control the hands but Patterson won't let him. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Patterson trying to control.
Randall needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Randall wants to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Patterson tries to get the hooks in deep but Randall pushed the leg off.
Randall is trying to stand back up.
Randall breaks Patterson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Randall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Harlan Patterson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Randall clinches up against the cage.
Patterson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Patterson has had enough of the clinch but Randall keeps him there for the moment.
Patterson has Randall pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Randall manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Randall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Randall takes the fight into the clinch.
Patterson letting Randall take a breather here.
Randall blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patterson tries to pull guard but Randall won't allow it.
Patterson is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harlan Patterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Randall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Randall throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Patterson counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Randall manages to break the clinch.
#T1##TD2#
Randall gets the takedown into side control.
Randall trying to control the position but Patterson is working away.
Patterson is trying to get back to half guard.
Randall slows the pace down. #SU2#
Randall decides to stand back up. Randall steps back and let's Patterson get back to his feet.#TD2#
Patterson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Randall would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
Dave Randall has got the better of the ground game so far.
Patterson wants to sweep here but Randall controlling him for the moment.
Randall trying to stand up but can't free himself from Patterson's guard.
Patterson pulls Randall in close to his closed guard and prevents Randall from doing any damage or advancing position.
Randall postures up.
#T3#
Randall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Patterson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Patterson avoids the head kick by Randall.
Patterson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Patterson fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Patterson enables Randall to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Patterson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SU2#
Randall decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T4#
Randall throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Patterson closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Randall breaks from the clinch.
Patterson avoids the head kick by Randall.
Patterson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Randall swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Randall tries to keep at a distance but Patterson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Patterson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Patterson misses with a knee to the head.
Patterson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Randall gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Randall works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Randall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Randall has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Randall!
A very excited looking Dave Randall made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Fulton scores with a takedown into Randall's guard.
Randall looks winded!#SU#
Randall is working an open guard so Fulton takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Fulton really is a fat lump.#CL2#
Randall has taken the fight to the clinch.
Randall stops a takedown attempt from Fulton.
#TD2#
Randall pulls Fulton into guard.
Fulton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Randall's head.
Fulton works over Randall with some ground and pound from guard.#SU#
Fulton stands up and waves to Randall to follow him. #TD#
Fulton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Randall manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fulton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Randall works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SU#
Fulton stands up and waves to Randall to follow him. #TD#
Fulton darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T1##SUB#
Fulton has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Randall defend it? Fulton steps over the head and cranks it - Randall is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Fulton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Antone Fulton!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Randall walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheers as Diakite lands an impressive looking overhand right. Randall doesn't seem phased though.
Randall closes the distance looking to clinch
and Diakite counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diakite thuds a left hand into Randall's body.
Diakite lands the left hand.#CL2#
Diakite clinches up with Randall and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Diakite.
Randall is looking to take this one to the mat.
Diakite is looking to break free of the clinch but Randall has double underhooks.
Randall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diakite digs a right hand underneath Randall's ribcage. Randall let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for Diakite.
Randall is breathing heavily.
Randall has Diakite pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Diakite manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
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!
A body shot lands from Diakite.
#T1#
Diakite works on Randall's body with a couple of short punches.
Diakite lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Randall.
Diakite stalls.
Randall has a couple of punches blocked by Diakite.
Diakite has had enough of the clinch but Randall keeps him there for the moment.
A right handed body shot lands from Diakite.
Diakite lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diakite wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Diakite is trying to push Randall away but Randall has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Diakite's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Diakite lands with a light punch inside.
Diakite scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diakite lands a right hand that snaps the head of Randall backwards. #ROC2#
Randall is rocked!
Diakite wants to break free but Randall has control.
Oh Randall is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Diakite - that landed with a thud.
Diakite taking a breather.
Diakite pressing his opponent against the cage. #T2#
Randall has Diakite pressed against the cage, preventing Diakite from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Diakite tries to break free but Randall pushes him back against the cage.
Randall seems to have got his legs back now.
Diakite tries to break free but Randall pushes him back against the cage.
Diakite wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Diakite has Randall pushed against the cage.
Diakite lands with a left to the head.
Diakite is trying to force a seperation but Randall has the dominant position.
Randall fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Randall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Randall looking for a takedown.
Diakite lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diakite is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Randall keeps control of Diakite as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Diakite slowing the pace effectively.#T3#
Diakite wants to get back to striking at distance but Randall won't allow it.
#BC2#
Diakite's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diakite connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Diakite wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Diakite fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Randall looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diakite throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Randall stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Diakite wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Diakite scores with a punch to the head.
Randall is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Diakite.
Diakite drops Randall with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Randall! Diakite dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adebola Diakite!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 08, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Randall clinches up with Stafford and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Stafford wants the takedown. Randall is fighting it off but Stafford persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Randall's guard against the cage.
Randall looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SU#
Stafford stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Stafford tries to keep at a distance but Randall has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stafford has had enough of the clinch but Randall keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Randall throws an elbow but misses.
Randall misses with a body punch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Stafford - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Stafford tries to break free but Randall pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Stafford leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stafford is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stafford tries for a takedown but Randall manages to get underhooks.
Randall can't get the takedown.
Randall throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Randall is looking to break free of the clinch but Stafford has double underhooks.
Randall will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stafford up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Randall is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stafford to keep the fight standing.
Malik Stafford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Randall.
Stafford changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Randall fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd cheers as Randall lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stafford doesn't seem phased though.
Randall shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stafford as he jumps to the side.
As Randall tries to get set, Stafford tries to push him back and clinch up but Randall manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Stafford clinches with his opponent.
Randall has Stafford pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stafford manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Randall pressing his opponent against the cage.
Randall misses with a knee strike.
Randall looks winded!
Stafford is working for takedown but Randall is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Stafford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Randall feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stafford's calf.#TD#
Stafford shoots in and gets a takedown into Randall's guard.#SU#
Stafford stands up and waves to Randall to follow him. #CL#
Stafford clinches with his opponent.
#T4#
Randall can't find room to land a body shot as Stafford controls the action.
Randall jumps guard but Stafford turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Randall is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stafford pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stafford is trying to drag Randall to the mat but Randall just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Randall tries to pull guard but Stafford holds him up against the cage and eventually Randall drops back down to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stafford holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Randall tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stafford just stands there and leans against the cage.
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 Malik Stafford will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Stafford takes a swing at Randall's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Randall clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Randall manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Randall gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Randall successfully pulls guard.
Randall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Stafford drops back looking for a leg! Randall is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Randall manages to kick Stafford off! Stafford jumps back into Randall's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randall is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1##SU#
Stafford stands up and waves to Randall to follow him.
Randall shoots in but Stafford avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stafford tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Randall manages to circle out of the way.
Randall is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Randall moves into the clinch.
Stafford wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Randall has him pressed against the cage.
Randall is pushing Stafford up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Stafford taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T2#
Stafford is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Randall gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stafford holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Randall is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Stafford turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Stafford manages to end up in side control.
Randall is trying to control Stafford's posture but Stafford avoids it.
Stafford content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Randall tries to escape but Stafford is in control. #T3##SU#
Stafford decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Dave Randall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stafford swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Randall tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stafford defends well and Randall ends up having to push Stafford into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Malik Stafford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Randall.#CL2#
Randall drives through and clinches with Stafford against the cage.
Randall wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stafford wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Randall crunches a lovely knee into Stafford's ribcage.
Stafford tries to circle away but Randall has him pinned against the cage.#T4#
Stafford has Randall pushed against the cage.
Dave Randall seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stalling in the clinch from Stafford.
Stafford looking for a takedown.
Randall tries to pull guard but Stafford won't allow it.
Come on Stafford - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC#
Stafford manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Randall moves into range and clinches up with Stafford.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Randall fails to pull guard.
Stafford tries to break the clinch but Randall is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dave Randall will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Randall drives through and clinches with Stafford against the cage.
Stafford is trying to force a seperation but Randall has the dominant position.
Stafford wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Randall has him pressed against the cage.
Stafford avoiding damage as Randall throws knees to the body.
Randall is trying to break free.
Randall makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stafford is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Stafford prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stafford has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Randall after a bit of a struggle.
Stafford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Randall is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stafford to keep the fight standing.
Randall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC2#
Randall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Randall throws a head kick that misses.
Stafford shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Randall but Randall pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Randall fails to land the takedown.
Stafford lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Malik Stafford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Randall.
Randall changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stafford tries to avoid it but Randall manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stafford to the ground. Stafford escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stafford seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Stafford misses with a double jab.
#T2##TD#
Stafford manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Randall on his heels. He'll look to pass Randall's guard now, I'm sure.#SU#
Stafford gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Stafford avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stafford.
Randall tries for a takedown but Stafford sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stafford wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Stafford closes the distance and clinches.
Stafford taking a breather.
Stafford stalling the fight.
#T3#
Stafford pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD#
Stafford gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Randall kicks off Stafford and gets to his feet.
Stafford scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Randall takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Stafford has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Randall regains guard immediately.
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!#SU#
Stafford stands and steps away. Randall gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T4#
Stafford stuffs the takedown attempt from Randall. Randall gets slowly back to his feet.
Stafford is looking to counter the offense by Randall and move into the clinch.#TD#
Stafford decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Randall makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Randall slips a jab from Stafford.#CL#
Stafford moves into the clinch.
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 Malik Stafford.
I think Stafford 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik Stafford!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch but Randall swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Randall works over Frost's head and body with a nice combination.
Frost slaps away a takedown attempt from Randall, before circling back to the center of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Frost misses the target.#CL2#
Randall instigates a clinch.
Randall throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Frost blocks it with crossed arms.
Randall avoiding damage as Frost throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Randall is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Randall tries for a takedown. No joy.
Randall tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Frost avoids it.
Randall fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Josef Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Randall.#T1#
Frost is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Randall has Frost pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Frost manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Randall fails to pull guard.
Randall looks winded!
Randall wants to break free but Frost has control.
Stalling in the clinch from Frost.
Randall prevents a takedown attempt there.
Frost wants to get back to striking at distance but Randall won't allow it.
Frost displaying some good clinch control by pressing Randall up against the cage.#BC#
Frost breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Randall misses with the combination.
#T2#
No joy there for Randall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Frost. #ES2#
Randall throws Frost to one side and escapes!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frost shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Randall pinned against the cage. Randall gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Randall shoots in for a takedown but Frost shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Randall with a poor takedown #CL#
and Frost counters by moving into the clinch. #T3#
Frost effectively controlling the action here.
Frost displaying some good clinch control by pressing Randall up against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Frost for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Frost scores with a shoulder strike.
Frost wants to break free but Randall has control.
Frost throws a head punch that misses.
Frost wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2#
Randall successfully pulls guard.
Frost's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Randall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Frost trying to control but Randall is working from the bottom.
Frost showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Randall keeping moving, preventing Frost from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES2#
Randall has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Frost off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Randall dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Randall throws a jab but it's blocked by Frost.
It looked like Frost was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Frost shoots in looking for a takedown. Randall tries to sprawl out of it but Frost keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Randall manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Randall tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Frost defends well and Randall ends up having to push Frost into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Frost shoots in for a takedown but Randall shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Randall is defended easily by Frost.
Frost tries to counter by clinching up but Randall breaks away and moves out of range.
Randall is breathing heavily.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost closes the distance and clinches up with Randall, looking for a takedown. Frost pushes Randall against the cage but Randall circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josef Frost. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Randall throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Randall has closed the distance and engaged Frost in a clinch.
Frost goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frost stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC2#
Randall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Frost throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Randall's waist but Randall gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Frost off to one side.
Randall shoots in for a double leg but Frost sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Randall. #T2#
Randall tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Frost paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Randall leaves Frost with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Randall will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Frost is looking to counter the offense by Randall and move into the clinch.
Randall defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Frost.
Randall misses with a takedown attempt - Frost sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Frost tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Randall manages to circle out of the way.#T3#
Frost closes this distance looking for a takedown but Randall circles away.
Frost is trying hard to land a takedown here. Randall sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Frost as Randall shoots in.
Frost lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Randall is looking to clinch.
Frost shoots in but Randall avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dave Randall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Randall shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Frost pinned against the cage. Frost gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Randall displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Frost.
Frost displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Randall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frost blocks a head kick by Randall.
Frost is looking to counter the offense by Randall and move into the clinch.#CL#
Frost closes the distance and pushes Randall back into the cage.
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 Josef Frost will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Frost dives in for a single leg takedown but Randall sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Frost moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRandall.
Frost dodges the punch combination from Randall.
Frost tries for a takedown but Randall circles away easily#CL2#
and Randall holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Frost tries to stall but Randall uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Randall drops down looking for an ankle pick but Frost pulls his leg out and moves away.
Randall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fight stays on the outside here - Randall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Randall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Frost circles away quickly and effectively.
Randall feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Frost's calf.
Josef Frost is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Randall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Frost fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josef Frost. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Randall shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Frost pinned against the cage. Frost gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Randall lands with a nice combination. Frost backs away looking to recover.
Frost throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Randall's waist but Randall gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Frost off to one side.
Horrible takedown attempt by Randall or perhaps it was just good defense by Frost, which made it look bad.
Randall fails with an attempt to clinch.
Frost is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Randall.
Dave Randall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Frost fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Frost looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Randall!
Frost creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Randall sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Randall sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Frost takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Frost is looking to take a break and control but Randall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Randall throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Randall doesn't manage to clinch there - Frost circles away.
Frost tries to counter by clinching up but Randall breaks away and moves out of range.
Frost tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Randall throws a counter combo.
Randall tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Frost paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Frost is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Randall looks to land a combination. Frost sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Frost shoots in for a takedown but Randall shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Randall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Randall 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Randall!
After winning the bout, Dave Randall thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Hughes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Randall tries to avoid it but Hughes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Randall to the ground. Randall escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hughes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Randall misses with a double jab.
#CL2#
Randall fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hughes, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Randall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hughes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Randall's waist but Randall gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hughes off to one side.
Randall misses with a takedown attempt - Hughes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Randall shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hughes sprawls well. Hughes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Randall gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randall throws a front kick that sends Hughes stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Hughes shoots in looking for a takedown. Randall tries to sprawl out of it but Hughes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Randall manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hughes dodges the punch combination from Randall.
Randall misses with a takedown #CL#
and Hughes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hughes.
Randall prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Randall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dave Randall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Randall scores with a punch to the head.
Hughes moves out of range of the body kick.
Randall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hughes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Randall.
Randall closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hughes circles away.
Randall tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hughes defends well and Randall ends up having to push Hughes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hughes shoots in but Randall avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hughes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Randall.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hughes or perhaps it was just good defense by Randall, which made it look bad.
Hughes closes the distance and clinches up with Randall, looking for a takedown. Hughes pushes Randall against the cage but Randall circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Despite the aggression on Randall's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hughes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
Randall has Hughes up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Randall jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hughes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Randall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hughes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hughes stopping the sweep attempt from Randall.#SUB2#
Randall is looking for a triangle here but Hughes uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Randall looks winded!
Randall is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Hughes tries for a kimura but Randall is defending well.
Randall dodges the ground and pound from Hughes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Randall dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Randall closes the distance and clinches up with Hughes, looking for a takedown. Randall pushes Hughes against the cage but Hughes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Randall lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hughes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Randall doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Hughes moves into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hughes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Randall prevents it.
#TD2#
Randall manages to pull guard.
#T1#
Hughes wants to control from the top but Randall keeps moving.
Hughes throws a big right hand that misses.
Hughes won't allow Randall to get back to his feet.
Hughes throws a strike but Randall rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Randall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hughes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Randall stopping the sweep attempt from Hughes.
Randall is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU2#
Randall gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Randall.
An attempted straight right counter from Hughes misses the target.
Marcelo Hughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Randall.
Hughes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Randall.
Randall is breathing heavily.
Randall shoots in but Hughes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Randall.
It looked like Hughes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3#
Hughes shoots in and drives through. Randall sprawls well.
Randall is looking for the big counter here.
Randall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hughes.
Hughes fails with a takedown attempt.
Hughes has his takedown stuffed
and Randall counters with an inside leg kick.
Marcelo Hughes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Randall scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CL2#
Randall pushes Hughes up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Hughes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Randall has him pressed against the cage.
Randall is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Randall slowing the pace effectively.
Randall is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hughes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Randall is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hughes is defending well for now.
Hughes stops a takedown attempt from Randall.
Hughes tries to pull guard but Randall won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hughes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Randall walks away with a smile on his face. Hughes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hughes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Randall defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Randall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Randall misses with the combination.
Hughes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Randall gets tackled into the cage by Hughes. Hughes maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Randall breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randall stuffs the takedown.
Randall is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Randall goes for a double leg but Hughes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hughes continues to drive forward.
Hughes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hughes has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Randall. That snapped Hughes's head back.
Randall closes the distance and clinches up with Hughes, looking for a takedown. Randall pushes Hughes against the cage but Hughes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Randall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Randall closes the distance and clinches.
Randall prevents Hughes from breaking the clinch.
Randall looking for a takedown.
Randall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Randall is working for takedown but Hughes is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Randall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Hughes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Randall counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Randall shoots for a double leg takedown but Hughes sprawls well. He's pushed Randall's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hughes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Randall manages to circle out of the way.
Randall shoots in but Hughes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hughes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Randall sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hughes somewhat.
Hughes goes for a double leg but Randall avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Randall continues to drive forward.
Randall swats away the attempt to clinch by Hughes.#T3#
Randall bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hughes's head.
Randall fails with the takedown.
Hughes shoots in but Randall avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice takedown defense from Hughes. No joy for Randall on that attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hughes is defended easily by Randall.#T4#
Randall fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Randall looks to move away, Hughes throws a big counter combo but Randall just gets out of the way.
Randall fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hughes throws a big counter combination but Randall scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Randall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hughes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Randall misses with a series of wild punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hughes shoots for a double leg takedown but Randall sprawls well. He's pushed Hughes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marcelo Hughes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dave Randall is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Randall throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Randall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Randall has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Randall!
A relieved looking Dave Randall thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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