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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 18, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Sinclair manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hoolahan on his heels. He'll look to pass Hoolahan's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
Hoolahan pushes Sinclair off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hoolahan fails to land the takedown.
Sinclair feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Sinclair as Hoolahan shoots in.
Hoolahan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sinclair sprawls well. Sinclair wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hoolahan gets slowly back to his feet.
Frank Sinclair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Hoolahan.#TD2#
Sinclair gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hoolahan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoolahan postures up.
Hoolahan controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Sinclair has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hoolahan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Hoolahan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SU2#
Hoolahan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hoolahan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sinclair. That did some damage!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hoolahan dives in for a single leg takedown but Sinclair sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hoolahan motions for Sinclair to come forward. Hoolahan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Hoolahan has closed the distance and engaged Sinclair in a clinch.
Hoolahan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sinclair avoids it.
Sinclair misses with some punches.
#BC#
Sinclair breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Hoolahan has closed the distance and engaged Sinclair in a clinch.
Sinclair slows down the pace here.
Sinclair tries to circle away but Hoolahan has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Sinclair drags the fight down to the ground.
Hoolahan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sinclair works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sinclair trying to keep a closed guard but Hoolahan is proving a slippery customer.
Hoolahan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Hoolahan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sinclair on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hoolahan is controlling the pace.
Hoolahan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hoolahan is pressing down on Sinclair's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sinclair is holding on for now.
Hoolahan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sinclair defending well though.
Hoolahan controlling the pace. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hoolahan winds up and cracks Sinclair with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hoolahan trying to control the pace.
Hoolahan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hoolahan controlling the pace.
Sinclair misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Hoolahan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoolahan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sinclair blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hoolahan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Hoolahan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Hoolahan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Hoolahan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sinclair's guard.
Hoolahan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hoolahan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hoolahan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoolahan trying to control the position from guard on top but Sinclair is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Hoolahan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Sinclair has his foot on Hoolahan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hoolahan works his way back into a safe position though.
Hoolahan landing some decent shots from guard.
Sinclair preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hoolahan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hoolahan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SU2#
Hoolahan gets to his feet - Sinclair follows without any prompting.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL2#
Hoolahan gets a clinch.
Hoolahan looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Sinclair is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hoolahan is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sinclair to the mat. Sinclair regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hoolahan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #ES#
Sinclair kicks Hoolahan off and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Hoolahan closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Hoolahan manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hoolahan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sinclair is one step ahead there. #T3##SUB2#
Hoolahan has his foot on Sinclair's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sinclair works his way back into a safe position though.
Sinclair wants to control from the top but Hoolahan keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoolahan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sinclair manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Hoolahan trying to control but Sinclair is working from the bottom.
Sinclair is trying to keep Hoolahan in close.
Hoolahan postures up in Sinclair's guard and throws a big left but Sinclair blocks it. #T4#
Hoolahan postures up.
Hoolahan tries to free his leg and advance position but Sinclair is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Sinclair throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hoolahan lands a couple of digs.
Hoolahan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sinclair controls Hoolahan momentarily but Hoolahan frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Hoolahan stands and steps away. Sinclair gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Hoolahan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Hoolahan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sinclair manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hoolahan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hoolahan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hoolahan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sinclair works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mike Hoolahan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hoolahan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sinclair wants to get back to his feet but Hoolahan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sinclair wants to sweep but no luck.
Hoolahan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hoolahan works over Sinclair with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Hoolahan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sinclair controls Hoolahan momentarily but Hoolahan frees himself.
Hoolahan pushing down on Sinclair's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hoolahan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sinclair wants to control but Hoolahan is keeping busy.
#SU2#
Hoolahan decides to return to a standing position.
Hoolahan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hoolahan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sinclair defends well and Hoolahan ends up having to push Sinclair into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sinclair stuffs the takedown attempt from Hoolahan. Hoolahan gets slowly back to his feet.
Sinclair is looking for a counter combo.#T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Hoolahan. #CL2#
Hoolahan takes the fight into the clinch.
Hoolahan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hoolahan lands an elbow that stopped Sinclair in his tracks for a moment.
Hoolahan lands a damaging elbow. #TD2#
Hoolahan wants the takedown. Sinclair is fighting it off but Hoolahan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sinclair's guard against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sinclair has momentary wrist control but Hoolahan slips an elbow through the middle.
Hoolahan trying to control the position from guard on top but Sinclair is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Hoolahan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T3#
Hoolahan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Hoolahan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Sinclair lands a takedown into guard.
Hoolahan tries to strike from the bottom.
Hoolahan pulls Sinclair in close to prevent any damage. #ES2#
Hoolahan pushes Sinclair off and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
Hoolahan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sinclair!
Frank Sinclair has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Hoolahan working the ground and pound.
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!
Hoolahan lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB2#
Hoolahan has hold of Sinclair's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Sinclair tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Hoolahan cranks the arm and Sinclair screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Sinclair, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mike Hoolahan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Green bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Hoolahan sneaks out the side door and pushes Green away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Hoolahan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Green circles away.#TD#
Green manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hoolahan on his heels. He'll look to pass Hoolahan's guard now, I'm sure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Green controlling from the top position.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoolahan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hoolahan is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB#
Green seems to be working for a kimura but Hoolahan defends the submission attempt.#SU#
Green stands up from half guard. #TD#
Green decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hoolahan wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Green wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hoolahan keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoolahan wants to get back to his feet.
Green seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hoolahan is trying to stand up here but Green is controlling him well.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Green trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hoolahan is defended easily by Green.#T3##TD#
Hoolahan gets caught flat footed, as Green shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Green is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Green scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hoolahan working a defensive guard here.
#SU#
Green stands and steps away. Hoolahan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Green keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brandon Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Hoolahan.
Hoolahan is looking to clinch but Green is avoiding it.
#T4#
Hoolahan dives in for a single leg takedown but Green sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hoolahan looks winded!#TD#
Green throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hoolahan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Green is in Hoolahan's guard.
Green lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Hoolahan is working an open guard so Green takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Green is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Hoolahan is in big trouble! Green is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Hoolahan. Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Brandon Green!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 10, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Clark moves into the clinch.
Hoolahan tries to pull guard but Clark won't allow it.
Clark is trying to break free.
Clark dodges an elbow strike from Hoolahan.
Clark wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hoolahan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Clark's brow.
Hoolahan is trying to stall.
Hoolahan is looking to control Clark's arms but Clark gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hoolahan has his back to the cage.
Clark avoids a wild elbow strike from Hoolahan.
Hoolahan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Clark avoiding damage as Hoolahan throws knees to the body.
Hoolahan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#TD2#
Clark pulls guard successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoolahan trying to control but Clark is working from the bottom.
Clark looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hoolahan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clark swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hoolahan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Hoolahan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Clark managing to control the position.
Hoolahan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clark swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hoolahan wants to control from the top but Clark keeps moving. #SUB2#
Clark has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hoolahan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hoolahan wants to control from the top but Clark keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hoolahan tries to close the distance and clinch but Clark swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hoolahan.
#TD2#
Clark fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hoolahan sprawls well initially but Clark persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Hoolahan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Clark pulls his head out easily.
Clark trying to control the pace.
Clark is pressing down on Hoolahan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hoolahan is holding on for now.
Hoolahan is trying to escape back to his feet but Clark uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#T3##SUB2#
Clark is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hoolahan has escaped the position, nice work there.
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Clark throws a strike aimed at the side of Hoolahan's head but Hoolahan avoids it well.
Clark trying to control the action but Hoolahan is working from the bottom.
Hoolahan manages to get back to half guard.#T4#
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.
Clark controlling the action here.
Hoolahan gets full guard.#SUB#
Hoolahan has his foot on Clark's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clark works his way back into a safe position though.
Clark is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hoolahan looking to control.
#SUB#
Hoolahan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clark defends well.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Killa Clark will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hoolahan tries for a takedown but Clark circles away easily
and Clark counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Hoolahan clinches up against the cage.
Hoolahan is trying to drag Clark to the mat but Clark just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hoolahan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Clark prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Hoolahan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clark takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hoolahan jumps guard but Clark stands there with Hoolahan around his waist. Hoolahan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Clark turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Clark manages to end up in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark slows the pace down.
Hoolahan is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Clark passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hoolahan!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clark looking to control and managing it successfully.
Clark looking to control but Hoolahan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Clark looking to secure an arm triangle but Hoolahan defends it well.
Hoolahan wants to control but Clark is having none of it.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hoolahan is looking to get to half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Clark there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Hoolahan is desperately trying to improve his position but Clark has a good base and remains in mount.
Clark can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hoolahan is looking to escape.
Clark controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Clark trying to control but Hoolahan is having none of it.
Hoolahan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hoolahan is working hard here to advance position.
Hoolahan flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Hoolahan tries to improve his position but instead Clark has taken his back!
Hoolahan covering up well and avoiding damage. #T4#
Hoolahan is trying to break free.
Clark biding his time, controlling Hoolahan. #ES#
Clark has his opponent's back but Hoolahan is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Clark. #TD#
Hoolahan shoots in and bounces Clark off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clark looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Killa Clark will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Clark closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Clark lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Hoolahan manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD2#
Clark has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hoolahan uses from the top position.
Hoolahan stands up over Clark, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hoolahan tries to free his leg and advance position but Clark is retaining full guard.
Clark is controlling Hoolahan's posture.
Clark keeping moving, preventing Hoolahan from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoolahan is working Clark over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hoolahan trying to control but Clark is working from the bottom. #T1#
Clark is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Clark utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Hoolahan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Clark has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hoolahan has managed to get both his arms back between Clark's legs - danger averted.
Clark takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Clark trying to control the position.
Hoolahan trying to control but Clark is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hoolahan wants to clinch.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hoolahan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clark swivels and escapes.
Clark unleashes a big counter combination but Hoolahan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hoolahan dives in and grabs Clark's left leg, looking for a takedown. Clark pushes down on Hoolahan's head and hops out.
Clark throws a counter combo.#TD2#
Clark shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hoolahan is trying to defend but Clark finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hoolahan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Clark seems to be looking for submissions.
Hoolahan is doing well to control the position and prevent Clark from advancing to side control.#SU2#
Clark decides to return to a standing position. #T3##CL2#
Clark fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hoolahan, pushing him back against the cage.
Hoolahan throws an elbow but it misses.
Hoolahan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Clark prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Hoolahan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clark gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hoolahan.
Hoolahan tries to pull guard but Clark won't allow it.
Clark blocks the elbow strike.
#TD2#
Clark pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Clark is looking for a triangle but Hoolahan pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Hoolahan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Clark manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hoolahan has Clark in his guard.#REVB#
Killa Clark has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4##SU2#
Clark decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Hoolahan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Clark manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hoolahan keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Mike Hoolahan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Killa Clark is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoolahan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Killa Clark comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Clark 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Killa Clark!
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