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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 12, 2017 |
#R1# Brox takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Navarro is looking to clinch but Brox is avoiding it.
Gideon Navarro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Navarro wants to clinch up but Brox keeps it at a distance.#CL2# Navarro takes the fight into the clinch. Navarro can't break the clinch.
#BC2# Navarro breaks from the clinch.
Navarro misses with a head kick.
#TD# Brox closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Navarro's guard. Navarro wants to stand up but Brox is controlling him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brox is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Brox has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1# Brox forces his way into half guard. Navarro wants to get back to his feet.
Brox tries to pass to full mount but Navarro defends it. Navarro is trying to stand back up but Brox is controlling him
Navarro tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Brox manages to move to mount!
You get the feeling that Navarro really doesn't like being in this position too much.
#T2##SU# Brox is standing up, even though he is in mount. A nice inside leg kick there by Navarro. That's going to slow Brox down. Nice body kick from Navarro. Brox is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Navarro. Brox is breathing heavily. Brox lands an overhand right. Navarro lands a jab. Navarro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Navarro lands with a cross. Navarro scores with a hook. Navarro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Navarro throws a nice outside leg kick. Navarro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Navarro throws the left hand but Brox avoids the punch easily.#T3# Sloppy strikes from Navarro. Those never looked like landing. Brox tries to counter with a takedown but Navarro is quick to defend against it. Navarro lands a slapping body shot.
Navarro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Navarro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brox 's sensitive parts. Gideon Navarro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Navarro lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Navarro cracks a nice hook into Brox 's ribs. Navarro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Navarro scores with a nice right hand.
Brox is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Navarro. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Crunch! Navarro slams his shin into Brox 's torso. Navarro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Navarro scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Navarro tests Brox 's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4# Navarro lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Navarro scores with a jab to the jaw. A right-left combo lands from Navarro. #ROC2# Brox is rocked! Navarro scores with a nice strike. Oh Brox is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Navarro misses with a few strikes there.
An inside leg kick lands from Navarro. Brox seems to have got his legs back now. Brox keeps the fight on the outside. Brox appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Brox is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Navarro. Navarro stuns Brox with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2# Navarro takes the fight into the clinch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Navarro wants to break free but Brox has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gideon Navarro dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Navarro connects with a high kick. Navarro is looking to clinch. Navarro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Navarro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brox under the eye. Navarro scores with a shot to the body.
Navarro scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Navarro goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Brox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Navarro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Navarro lands a glancing blow to the side of Brox 's head. Navarro rushes Brox with punches - Brox moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Brox goes down! Navarro follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gideon Navarro!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Brox has closed the distance and engaged Gill in a clinch.
Brox looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Gill has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Brox prevents Gill from breaking the clinch. Gill is trying to force a seperation but Brox has the dominant position. Brox keeps control of Gill as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Gill pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC# Gill breaks the clinch.
#CL# Gill closes the distance and clinches. Brox 's coach down at Cozad MMA New York was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Brox 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#BC# Gill escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brox misses with an uppercut. Gill went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD2# Brox closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Gill really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Gill blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brox . #T1# Gill tries to roll over but Brox keeps him under control. Gill moves into full guard.
Brox won't allow Gill to sweep him here. Gill bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brox 's guard. #REVR# Gill connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB# Gill thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gill postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Gill chips away with some ground and pound.#SU# Gill stands up and waves to Brox to follow him. #T2##TD# Brox gets caught flat footed, as Gill shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Gill lands a couple of decent looking shots. Gill postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Gill keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brox 's head. Gill lands a couple of elbows. Gill 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. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gill landing some decent shots from guard. Gill lands a couple of digs.#T3# Gill scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Gill with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Brox trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Gill keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brox 's head. Gill content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Gill is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Gill working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brox 's head. Gill will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Gill landing some decent shots from guard. Gill landing with the ground and pound. #SU# Gill decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Brox , up you get! #T4##CL# Gill clinches with his opponent.
#BC# Gill manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gill. Gill looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL# Gill has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lauren Gill dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2##CL2# Brox clinches with his opponent.
#BC# Gill escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brox pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD# Gill shoots in and bounces Brox off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gill's corner. There ya go! There ya go! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gill lands a couple of decent looking shots. Gill with a nice head shot there. Gill trying to control but Brox is working from the bottom. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gill's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Brox is breathing heavily.#T1# Gill lands a couple of digs. Gill works over Brox with some ground and pound from guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU# Gill gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Gill tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brox sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gill somewhat.#TD# Gill shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Brox manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T2# Gill lands a couple of digs. Gill with a nice head shot there. Gill forces his way into half guard. Gill slips a nice elbow through Brox 's hands, connecting with Brox 's forehead.#SUB# Gill is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brox is just riding it out for now. Gill eventually gives up the hold. Nice strikes from Gill there. #T3# Gill looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Brox with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Ground and pound from Gill. Gill passes to full mount! Gill cracks Brox with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Gill putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Gill pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Gill prevents Brox from getting the reversal. Gill is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brox can do to turn this around?#T4# Gill landing punches. #SUB# Gill working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Brox turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Gill off and cradles Brox 's limp body as Gill celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Lauren Gill!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 25, 2017 |
#R1# Kirkland pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brox with the counter takedown but Kirkland avoids it easily. Brox looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Brox lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kirkland closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brox circles away. Brox is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Kirkland lands with a slapping head kick. Brox just misses with a punch to the body.
Kirkland throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brox 's waist but Brox gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kirkland off to one side. Kirkland really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Kirkland tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brox swivels and escapes. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christoper Kirkland. 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. Brox tries to clinch up. Kirkland lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Kirkland tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1##TD# Kirkland closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Brox quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2# Brox makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Kirkland throws a sloppy head kick and Brox moves out of range easily. Kirkland closes the distance and clinches up with Brox , looking for a takedown. Kirkland pushes Brox against the cage but Brox circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kirkland. Brox tries to clinch #TD# and Kirkland counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2# The fighters are working up against the cage. Brox manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kirkland stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Kirkland misses with a body punch.
#BC2# Brox breaks the clinch.
Brox fails with a takedown attempt.#T2# Kirkland pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brox misses with a hook. Kirkland ducked under it nicely. Kirkland attempts a counter takedown but Brox avoids it well and moves away. Kirkland looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Brox wants to counter with a clinch but Kirkland pushes him away. Kirkland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL# Kirkland drives through and clinches with Brox against the cage.
#T3# A shot in the inside from Kirkland. Kirkland working aggressively here.
Kirkland holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kirkland is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kirkland throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2# Brox 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Kirkland throws a head kick that misses and Brox counters with a two punch combo. Kirkland tries to land a body kick#TD2# and Brox counters with a takedown into side control. #T4# A control attempt from Kirkland but he's now mounted! Brox really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kirkland. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Kirkland is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Brox tries to control but Kirkland wriggling away. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kirkland is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Brox raining down shots from the mount! Kirkland sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Brox has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA New York. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. Kirkland is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#ES# Kirkland kicks off Brox and gets to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jackson Brox will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Kirkland tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Kirkland misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kirkland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Kirkland fails with a takedown attempt. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brox . Kirkland seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kirkland stuffs the takedown attempt from Brox . Brox gets slowly back to his feet. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# Kirkland defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brox . Kirkland tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Brox manages to circle out of the way. Christoper Kirkland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Brox . A head kick misses from Kirkland. Kirkland throws a sloppy head kick and Brox moves out of range easily. A looping hook to the body misses from Brox . Kirkland does a little dance to reset his feet. Christoper Kirkland is winning the standup battle so far.#CL# Kirkland moves into the clinch. Kirkland effectively controlling the action here. Brox on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC# Kirkland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brox shoots in looking for a takedown. Kirkland tries to sprawl out of it but Brox keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kirkland manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2# Kirkland shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brox but Brox pushes him off and we're back to square one. Kirkland misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brox changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Brox goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Kirkland dives in and grabs Brox 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brox pushes down on Kirkland's head and hops out. Brox throws a body punch but Kirkland moves out of range. #T3# Kirkland misses with a head kick.
#CL2# Brox closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Kirkland tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brox avoids it. Brox fails to pull guard.
Kirkland is trying to push Brox away but Brox has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Brox jumps guard but Kirkland stands there with Brox around his waist. Brox gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brox avoiding damage as Kirkland throws knees to the body.
Kirkland tries to land knees in the clinch but Brox avoids the damage to the body. #TD2# Brox successfully pulls guard.
#SUB# Kirkland is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Kirkland will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4# Kirkland wants to stand and escape but instead Brox has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB# Kirkland trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB# Kirkland working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brox doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brox manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Kirkland trying to keep a closed guard but Brox is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kirkland trying to control the position here. #SUB# Kirkland has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brox can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christoper Kirkland dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# The crowd cheers as Brox lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kirkland doesn't seem phased though. A clash of legs there as Brox blocks the low kick. Brox unleashes a big counter combination but Kirkland bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Kirkland misses with a head kick.
Brox loads up on a big right hand but Kirkland slips the punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kirkland throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Brox 's head.#TD2# Brox scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Kirkland is trying to control but can't.
#T1# Kirkland missing with punches from the bottom.
Kirkland punching from the bottom.
Brox looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Brox blocks the strikes from Kirkland.
Kirkland lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Kirkland is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brox pulls his head out easily. Kirkland missing with punches from the bottom.
Brox is looking to stall here but Kirkland recovers full guard. Brox tries to free his leg and advance position but Kirkland is retaining full guard. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Kirkland trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB# Kirkland is looking to cinch up a triangle. Brox throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Kirkland's body to avoid the submission. Kirkland has instead reached around Brox 's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Kirkland arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Christoper Kirkland!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Cruz moves into range and clinches up with Brox . Brox looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Cruz taking a breather. Brox blocks an elbow strike. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. The referee is keeping an eye on Cruz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cruz continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up. A knee to the head by Cruz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cruz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Cruz will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Brox up against the cage. Cruz with a knee to the head.
#T1# Cruz is struggling to control the position. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mark Cruz. Cruz throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2# Cruz clinches with his opponent.
A knee to the head by Cruz.
Cruz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cruz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cruz taking a breather. Brox is trying to maintain a safe position but Cruz gets an underhook and turns Brox into the cage. Cruz lands a knee to the head.
Brox takes a knee right on the jaw!
#T2# Cruz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cruz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Brox 's face.
Cruz will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Brox up against the cage. Cruz working Brox over with knees to the body. 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! Cruz utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Cruz lands a knee to the head.
Cruz with a knee to the head.
Cruz has Brox pushed against the cage. Cruz stalling against the cage.
#T3# Cruz landing knees to the head.
Cruz with a knee to the head.
Cruz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brox lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Cruz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cruz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Cruz is pushing Brox up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Cruz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T4# A knee to the head by Cruz.
Cruz effectively controlling the action here. Cruz with a knee to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Cruz.
Cruz lands a knee to the head.
Cruz landing knees to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cruz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cruz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brox 's brow. Cruz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Cruz is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Cruz dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2##CL2# Cruz gets a clinch. Brox changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cruz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2# Cruz closes the distance and clinches. Cruz throws a head punch that misses. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Cruz scores with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cruz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cruz obliges.#T1# Cruz connects with a knee to the head.
Brox takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cruz landing knees to the head.
Cruz leaning his opponent against the cage. Mark Cruz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Cruz is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Cruz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Cruz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Brox takes a knee right on the jaw!
A nice left hand lands by Cruz.
Cruz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cruz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Brox 's face.
Cruz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Brox takes a knee right on the jaw!
The referee calls for Cruz to work.
Cruz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brox 's elbow. Brox letting Cruz take a breather here. Cruz leaning his opponent against the cage.#T3# Cruz lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Cruz.
#ROC2# Brox is rocked! Cruz effectively controlling the action here. Oh Brox is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mark Cruz.#CL2# Cruz takes the fight into the clinch. Brox seems to have got his legs back now. Brox being controlled against the cage.#T4# Cruz with a knee to the head.
Cruz throws a head punch that misses. Cruz is pushing Brox up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Brox takes a knee right on the jaw!
Brox avoids a wild elbow strike from Cruz.#KD2# Cruz drops Brox with a big knee straight up the middle! Brox is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! Mark Cruz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2# Cruz moves into the clinch successfully.
Cruz lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##CL2# Cruz closes the distance and clinches. A bit of stalling here from Cruz.
Brox takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cruz displaying some good clinch control by pressing Brox up against the cage. Cruz avoiding damage.
Cruz receives a warning from the referee for stalling. Cruz stalling.
Brox letting Cruz take a breather here. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mark Cruz.#CL2# Cruz moves into the clinch. Cruz stalling in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cruz crunches a lovely knee into Brox 's ribcage. Cruz scores with a knee to the head.
#T1# Brox takes a knee to the side of the body. Cruz has Brox pushed against the cage. Brox looking for a takedown. Cruz with a knee to the head.
Cruz struggles to land a body shot inside as Brox controls his hands.
A knee to the head by Cruz.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Brox has been working on his balance at Cozad MMA New York, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Cruz. Stalling in the clinch from Cruz.
#T2# Knees in the clinch landing for Cruz.
Cruz misses with a punch to the body.
Brox takes a knee to the side of the body. Cruz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cruz misses with a short punch on the inside. Cruz working Brox over with knees to the body. Cruz just leaning against Brox , taking a breather. Cruz stalls. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cruz obliges. This has been an exciting period of action! Cruz putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Brox in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T3# Cruz effectively controlling the action here. Cruz taking a breather. Cruz displaying some good clinch control by pressing Brox up against the cage. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mark Cruz. Cruz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cruz wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2# Cruz moves into the clinch. Cruz misses with a knee to the head. Cruz landing knees to the head.
Cruz pressing his opponent against the cage. Stalling in the clinch from Cruz.
#T4# Cruz stalling against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Cruz's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch. Brox throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cruz pressing his opponent against the cage. Cruz stalling against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mark Cruz.#CL2# Cruz instigates a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Mark Cruz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Cruz 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 24:30 Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 24:30 Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Cruz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Dominguez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dominguez lands in his opponent's guard. Brox is looking to stand back up but Dominguez counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Brox . #REVR# Brox trying to control here.
Dominguez wants to free his trapped foot but Brox is holding on for dear life with his legs. Dominguez seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dominguez is looking to advance position but Brox won't allow it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dominguez controlling the pace. Dominguez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brox . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Brox is breathing heavily. Dominguez throwing shots but Brox is blocking nicely. #T1# Dominguez is figuring out what he wants to do next. Dominguez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Dominguez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Dominguez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Brox is trying to maintain the position but Dominguez is very close to passing his half guard. Dominguez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Dominguez trying to mount his opponent but Brox defends it. #SUB2# Dominguez is looking for a kimura but Brox is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dominguez to get the leverage. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Brox avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dominguez. Brox keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Brandon Dominguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2# Dominguez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Brox on his heels. He'll look to pass Brox 's guard now, I'm sure. Dominguez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dominguez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Dominguez content to stall in guard here. Dominguez passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3# Dominguez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Brox 's legs. Dominguez fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Dominguez tries to stand but Brox is controlling his head. Dominguez tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2# Dominguez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Dominguez wants to stand but Brox has his arm trapped. Brox has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Brox is trying to strike from the bottom but Dominguez has passed into full mount. Dominguez looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2# Dominguez wants to finish this one by submission but Brox is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dominguez. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Dominguez is landing with some decent strikes but Brox is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Dominguez dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Dominguez misses with a few strikes there.
Brox gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2# and Dominguez counters with a shoot takedown. Brox fights it but they end up in guard. Brandon Dominguez has got the better of the ground game so far. Dominguez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Brox 's guard. Dominguez throws a big right hand that misses. Brox being controlled here, momentarily. Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Brox is keeping the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# Brox can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dominguez controls the pace. Dominguez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Brox is proving hard to escape from. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Brox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2# Dominguez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dominguez lands in his opponent's guard. Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Brox is keeping the position.#T2# Dominguez is stalling in the full guard. Dominguez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Dominguez's corner is telling him to maintain position. Dominguez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3##SUB2# Dominguez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dominguez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Dominguez slips nicely into half guard. Dominguez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Brox is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dominguez in particular looking to stall.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2# Dominguez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Brox sprawls well initially but Dominguez persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T4# Dominguez tries to pass to full mount but Brox defends it. Dominguez not doing much here.
#SUB2# Dominguez is trying to work for a kimura but Brox is defending well.
Dominguez throwing shots but Brox is blocking nicely. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Dominguez is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Dominguez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##TD2# Dominguez gets a takedown into half guard.#ES# Brox has one foot on Dominguez's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Dominguez tries to clinch up but Brox circles away and keeps his distance. Dominguez slips a jab and a cross from Brox .
#TD2# Dominguez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2# Dominguez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brox knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Dominguez controls the position. Dominguez has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB2# Dominguez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brox is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Dominguez tries to score with some ground and pound. Brox controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Brox seems a little lost for a moment, as Dominguez dominates the positioning. Brox taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Dominguez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Brox 's legs. Dominguez misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Dominguez takes a little break here. Brox wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB2# Dominguez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brox knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# Brox tries to bench press Dominguez off him but Dominguez keeps the position. Dominguez is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Brox will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Dominguez is working Brox over with some ground and pound from side control. The referee asks Dominguez politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dominguez prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB2# Dominguez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brox knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2# Dominguez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brox knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Dominguez takes a little break here. Brox wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Dominguez advances nicely into full mount. Jackson Brox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Brandon Dominguez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Dominguez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight! Brandon Dominguez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Dominguez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30 Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30 Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Dominguez! A victorious Brandon Dominguez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 12, 2017 |
#R1# Mcpherson blocks a head kick by Brox .
#TD2# Brox shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Brox showed some decent athleticism there. Brox is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Mcpherson reverses the position - he's now on top in Brox 's guard. Mcpherson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Brox is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#ES2# Brox is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD2# Brox is trying to trip Mcpherson. He has hold of a leg but Mcpherson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Brox persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#T1# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mcpherson is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2# Brox working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mcpherson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mcpherson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Mcpherson is in close to Brox 's body, working some short punches and elbows. Mcpherson really is a fat lump. Mcpherson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Mcpherson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Mcpherson with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2# Brox looking for subs off his back but Mcpherson has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T2# Brox wants to get back to his feet. Mcpherson working over Brox with some ground and pound. Brox looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Brox trying to get back to full guard but Mcpherson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Mcpherson avoids the attempt from Brox to control. Brox looks winded! Mcpherson wants to take Brox 's back but he can't do it this time. Mcpherson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#T3# Mcpherson lands a heavy elbow. Mcpherson lands a nice shot to the head. Brox is working to get back to half guard.
Mcpherson with shots to the head and body - Brox looks very uncomfortable down there. The referee warns Brox that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Brox wants to try and get back to his feet. Mcpherson prevents Brox from getting the reversal. Mcpherson lands a big shot there that rocks Brox but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mcpherson unloading with bombs!#T4# Brox is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mcpherson lands a big elbow. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Brox is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mcpherson with a couple of short strikes. Mcpherson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Brox is trying to escape the mount but Mcpherson keeps good control and instead manages to take Brox 's back.
Mcpherson controlling well, preventing Brox from escaping the position.
Brox takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Mcpherson lands shots from the back. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kerry Mcpherson dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2##CL# Mcpherson pushes Brox up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2# Brox has hold of one of Mcpherson's legs. Mcpherson is fighting the takedown attempt but Brox gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES# Mcpherson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#TD2# Mcpherson tries to sprawl but Brox drives through with a takedown into half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mcpherson works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB# Mcpherson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brox is aware though and is defending well. Mcpherson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Brox is breathing heavily. Mcpherson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Mcpherson is working hard here to advance position.#T1# Brox passes into half guard. Mcpherson works his way to full guard. Good work. Mcpherson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Brox trying to control but Mcpherson is working from the bottom. Mcpherson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB# Mcpherson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brox can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Brox would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Brox trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcpherson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB2# Brox has gone for a leg lock! Mcpherson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Brox 's guard.#REVR##T3# Mcpherson works over Brox with some ground and pound from guard. Kerry Mcpherson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Mcpherson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2# Brox working for submissions but it's allowed Mcpherson to get to half guard.
Mcpherson is nestled in close to Brox , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Brox gets full guard.#SUB2# Brox has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mcpherson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Brox .#T4# Brox on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Brox is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mcpherson connects with a decent elbow. Mcpherson working the head and body with strikes. Mcpherson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Brox down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Brox is not in a great position here, taking some shots. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Mcpherson grinds an elbow into Brox 's temple. Brox is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Mcpherson working the ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kerry Mcpherson dominated that second round. That's time! Mcpherson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3##CL# Mcpherson has closed the distance and engaged Brox in a clinch.
#TD2# Brox lands a takedown into guard.
Brox preventing the sweep. Brox wants to control from the top but Mcpherson keeps moving. #SUB2# Brox is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mcpherson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mcpherson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR# Mcpherson is in close to Brox 's body, working some short punches and elbows. Brox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Brox looking for a guillotine here but Mcpherson defends easily.
#T1# Mcpherson won't allow Brox to get back to his feet. Mcpherson landing with the ground and pound. Mcpherson lands a couple of elbows. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mcpherson's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Mcpherson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Mcpherson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brox can do to turn this around? Brox has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mcpherson has passed into side control.
#T2# Mcpherson is putting a hurting on Brox here, landing some big shots from side control. Mcpherson working the body and head with strikes. Brox takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Brox pushes Mcpherson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mcpherson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Mcpherson scoring with punches and elbows. Brox takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Mcpherson scoring with punches from side control. Brox is looking to regain half guard here but Mcpherson keeps moving and retains side control. #T3##SU# Mcpherson stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL# Mcpherson has closed the distance and engaged Brox in a clinch.
Mcpherson has Brox pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brox manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC# Mcpherson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brox throws out a powerful jab. Brox keeps the fight on the outside. Brox is looking for the big counter here. Kerry Mcpherson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4##CL# Mcpherson moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD# Mcpherson has clasped his hands together around Brox 's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Brox is trying to control Mcpherson's posture but Mcpherson avoids it. Brox takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Brox tries to get back to half guard but can't. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Brox takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Jackson Brox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kerry Mcpherson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Mcpherson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that's the end of the fight! Kerry Mcpherson showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mcpherson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27 Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27 Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kerry Mcpherson!
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