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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Stafford closes the distance and clinches.
Stafford taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Stafford taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Stafford is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hadley is defending well.
Hadley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Stafford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hadley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Hadley has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hadley can't break the clinch.
Stafford is trying to drag Hadley to the mat but Hadley just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Stafford breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Hadley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stafford is fending him off so far but Hadley persists. Nope, Stafford circles away and we're back to standing.
Hadley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stafford is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hadley.#CL2#
Hadley rushes Stafford and presses him up against the cage.
Stafford is pushing Hadley up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hadley is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hadley looks winded!
Stafford avoiding damage.
#TD#
Hadley is fighting off a takedown attempt but Stafford is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hadley to the mat. Hadley regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Hadley pushes Stafford off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T2#
Hadley looks to land a combination but Stafford avoids it well. #TD#
Stafford drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hadley is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Stafford dives into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#REVB##ES2#
Hadley throws Stafford to one side and escapes!#CL2#
Hadley clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Stafford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3##CL2#
Hadley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Stafford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hadley lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hadley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stafford defends it nicely.
Malik Stafford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Hadley.#T4#
Left hook, right uppercut from Stafford. #CL#
Stafford rushes Hadley and presses him up against the cage.
Stafford stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Stafford is working for takedown but Hadley is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hadley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryan Hadley will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Hadley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hadley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stafford is fending him off so far but Hadley persists. Nope, Stafford circles away and we're back to standing.
Stafford is looking for a counter combo.
Hadley throws a series of punches but Stafford avoids them all with ease.
Ryan Hadley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Stafford shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Stafford working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Stafford wants to work for an arm triangle but Hadley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stafford content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hadley is breathing heavily.#T1##SU#
Stafford stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hadley to get to his feet. #CL#
Stafford moves into the clinch.#TD#
Stafford gets control of Hadley's arms and successfully pulls guard. Stafford will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stafford wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Hadley stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Stafford has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Hadley manages to get his head free but now Stafford has transitioned to an armbar! Hadley grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Stafford! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Malik Stafford!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Stafford defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Larson.
Stafford tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Larson manages to circle out of the way.
Larson closes the distance and clinches up with Stafford, looking for a takedown. Larson pushes Stafford against the cage but Stafford circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stafford displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Larson.
Malik Stafford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeffery Larson.#CL#
Stafford moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stafford has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Larson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC#
Stafford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Stafford leaves Larson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stafford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Larson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Larson takes a swing at Stafford's ribcage but misses.
Stafford tries to counter by clinching up but Larson breaks away and moves out of range.#TD#
Stafford closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Larson's guard.#SUB2#
Larson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stafford can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Larson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stafford is one step ahead there.
Larson wants to get back to his feet but Stafford is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Stafford wants to stand but Larson has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Larson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Larson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stafford is one step ahead there.
Stafford working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Stafford trying to control but Larson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Larson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Stafford has passed into half guard!
Larson is looking to escape.
Stafford working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Stafford prevents Larson from improving his position.
It looks like Stafford is going to stand back up.
Larson is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Stafford seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Larson throws strikes from the bottom but it's allowed Stafford to grab hold of an arm and go for an armbar! It's tiiiiiiiiight! Larson is forced to tap! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Malik Stafford!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Thompson moves out of range of the leg kick from Stafford.#CL2#
Thompson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thompson pushes Stafford back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stafford dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD2#
Thompson drags the fight down to the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thompson is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Thompson is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stafford trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Thompson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stafford is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Thompson is concentrating on defense, preventing Stafford from advancing position.
Stafford thows a huge punch but Thompson dodges it nicely.
Stafford wants to take a breather but Thompson is having none of it.
Thompson has hold of Stafford's hands but Stafford slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stafford tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Thompson.
Thompson is pressing down on Stafford's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Thompson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thompson looking to control but Stafford passes into half guard.
Thompson is trying to control but can't.
Thompson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Stafford is looking for a kimura but Thompson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stafford to get the leverage.
Stafford working the head and body with strikes.
Stafford wants to stand up but Thompson has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T3#
Stafford lands with a punch from half guard.
Thompson is looking to improve his position.
Thompson is trying to control but Stafford manages to pass to mount!
#SUB#
Stafford goes for an armbar but Thompson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Thompson.
Stafford being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Stafford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Stafford looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stafford working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Austin Thompson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Stafford breaks from the clinch.
Thompson dives in and grabs Stafford's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stafford pushes down on Thompson's head and hops out.#CL2#
Thompson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stafford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thompson's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thompson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stafford has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thompson jumps guard but Stafford turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1#
Stafford is looking to take this one to the mat.
Stafford tries to score a body lock takedown but Thompson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stafford prevents the takedown attempt.
Malik Stafford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin Thompson.
Thompson jumps guard but Stafford turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Stafford breaks the clinch.
Thompson with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Stafford counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Stafford breaks the clinch.
Thompson shoots in but no luck this time.
Stafford tries for a takedown but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Thompson. #CUT2#
It looks like Malik Stafford has been cut.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Thompson misses with a kick to the body.
Stafford looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2##CL2#
Thompson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Stafford has Thompson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Stafford pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Thompson tumbling to the mat - Stafford dives into Thompson's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Stafford has passed into side control.
Thompson keeps Stafford under control for a moment.
Thompson is trying to control Stafford's posture but Stafford avoids it. #T3#
Stafford creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Thompson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SU#
Stafford decides to stand up, so the ref orders Thompson to his feet. #CL2#
Thompson clinches.
Stafford blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stafford is working for takedown but Thompson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stafford has Thompson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thompson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thompson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stafford fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Thompson forces Stafford back against the cage and clinches.#T4##BC#
Stafford manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Thompson has closed the distance and engaged Stafford in a clinch.
Thompson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stafford avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stafford stalling.
#BC#
Stafford breaks from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Thompson takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Stafford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Austin Thompson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Malik Stafford's cut.
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#
Stafford blocks a head kick by Thompson.
As Thompson tries to get set, Stafford tries to push him back and clinch up but Thompson manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Thompson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thompson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stafford keeps control of Thompson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stafford looking to stall.
Thompson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stafford smiles and moves away.
Stafford tries to clinch there but Thompson circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stafford as he avoids it easily.
As Thompson tries to get set, Stafford tries to push him back and clinch up but Thompson manages to avoid the attempt.
Thompson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stafford circles away.
Stafford is looking for a counter combo.
Malik Stafford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin Thompson.#CL2#
Stafford tries to keep at a distance but Thompson has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Thompson has Stafford pressed against the cage.
#BC#
Stafford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Stafford tries to keep at a distance but Thompson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thompson tries to pull guard but Stafford holds him up against the cage and eventually Thompson drops back down to his feet.
Thompson is pressed up against the cage. Stafford has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thompson down to the mat. Thompson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Stafford shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stafford seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thompson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stafford tries to avoid it but Thompson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stafford to the ground. Stafford escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T2#
Stafford pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thompson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stafford tries to avoid it but Thompson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stafford to the ground. Stafford escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Thompson or perhaps it was just good defense by Stafford, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Thompson gets a clinch.
Stafford just leaning against Thompson, taking a breather. #BC#
Stafford manages to break the clinch.
Thompson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3##CL#
Stafford moves into the clinch.
Stafford changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thompson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Thompson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stafford tries to counter by clinching up but Thompson breaks away and moves out of range.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stafford sprawls well. Stafford wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thompson gets slowly back to his feet.
As Thompson tries to get set, Stafford tries to push him back and clinch up but Thompson manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Stafford fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thompson, pushing him back against the cage.#T4##BC#
Stafford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Stafford closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Stafford lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Thompson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Thompson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Malik Stafford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Austin Thompson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Austin Thompson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stafford landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
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 Thompson 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Austin Thompson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Stafford stuffs the takedown.
Dido shoots in and drives through. Stafford sprawls well.
Stafford tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dido manages to circle out of the way.
Dido throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Stafford counters by clinching up.
Dido working aggressively here.
Stafford blocks an elbow strike from Dido.
Dido is trying to pull guard but Stafford has him pressed against the cage.
Malik Stafford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esteban Dido.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stafford as Dido tries to tie him up.
Dido is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dido wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Stafford gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dido regains guard.
#SU#
Stafford gets to his feet - Dido follows without any prompting.
Dido dives in for a single leg takedown but Stafford sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T1#
Dido will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stafford is looking to counter the offense by Dido and move into the clinch.
Dido fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Dido gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stafford tries to free his leg and advance position but Dido is retaining full guard. #SU#
Stafford gets to his feet. Dido looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Dido forces Stafford back against the cage and clinches.
Stafford is trying to break the clinch but Dido has him pressed against the cage.
Dido fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Stafford is trying to break the clinch but Dido has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Stafford has clasped his hands together around Dido's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SU#
Stafford decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Stafford throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dido throws a nice looking combination but Stafford bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stafford seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dido looks winded!
Dido throws a head kick but Stafford moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Stafford misses the target.
Dido avoids the body shot from Stafford.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dido is defended easily by Stafford.#T3#
Dido closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stafford circles away.
Stafford seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Stafford shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dido manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dido being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Stafford gets to his feet. Dido looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Stafford is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dido's half guard.#SUB#
Stafford is working for a kimura but Dido is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4#
Dido has a hand on Stafford's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Stafford takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Stafford connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Dido is in a horrible position here. Stafford smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Stafford with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malik Stafford dominated that round.
That's time! Stafford's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Stafford.
Dido trying to remain calm as Stafford controls from the top position.#SUB#
Stafford working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SU#
Stafford decides to stand back up. Stafford steps back and let's Dido get back to his feet.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Stafford drives through and clinches with Dido against the cage.
#BC#
Stafford breaks from the clinch.
Dido with a poor takedown #CL#
and Stafford counters by clinching up. #TD#
Stafford has hold of one of Dido's legs. Dido is fighting the takedown attempt but Stafford gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Dido wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Stafford manages to pass to side control. #REVB##SU#
Stafford decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Dido fails with the takedown#CL#
and Stafford counters by clinching up.
Dido is breathing heavily.#T2##TD2#
Dido ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dido no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Stafford lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stafford lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stafford sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SU#
Stafford gets to his feet - Dido follows without any prompting.
Dido blocks a jab.#TD#
Stafford closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Dido kicks Stafford off and gets back to his feet.#T3#
Dido looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Malik Stafford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esteban Dido.#CL#
Stafford has Dido up against the cage in a clinch.
#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.
Dido is looking to regain half guard here but Stafford keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Stafford is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dido knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
Stafford scores with punches from side control. #SU#
Stafford decides to stand back up. Stafford steps back and let's Dido get back to his feet.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stafford is stalling here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malik Stafford dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Stafford drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Stafford tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stafford has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Stafford tries for a kimura but Dido is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Stafford is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dido has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Dido struggling a bit here.
Dido is trying to work for a sweep but Stafford has mounted him!
Dido is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SU#
Stafford stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Dido closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stafford circles away.
Stafford is looking to counter the offense by Dido and move into the clinch.
Dido takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Dido has Stafford up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2#
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD2#
Dido decides to pull guard. #SU#
Stafford gets to his feet - Dido follows without any prompting.
Stafford displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dido. #CL#
Stafford clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Stafford slowing the pace effectively.
Dido jumps guard but Stafford stands there with Dido around his waist. Dido gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Malik Stafford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esteban Dido.
Dido prevents Stafford from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Stafford has hold of one of Dido's legs. Dido is fighting the takedown attempt but Stafford gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Dido wants to get back to his feet but Stafford passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Malik Stafford overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stafford content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SU#
Stafford stands up out of the half guard. #T4##TD#
Dido gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Dido looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stafford passes into side control.
#SUB#
Stafford tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stafford has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Stafford decides to take the fight back to the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malik Stafford showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stafford has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik Stafford!
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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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