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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 06, 2018 |
#R1##KD# Nice combo by Brutalski! Oh, that's hurt him - Minded falls to the canvas and Brutalski follows him into side control. #CUT# It looks like Absent Minded has been cut. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Minded looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Brutalski is looking to take a break and control but Minded is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU# Brutalski decides to stand up, so the ref orders Minded to his feet. Brutalski drops Minded with a straight right hand, right on the button! Brutalski follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artem Brutalski!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2018 |
#R1##CL# Thuresson closes the distance and clinches. Minded looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#BC# Thuresson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD# Thuresson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Minded napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SU# Thuresson stands up and beckons Minded to his feet. Thuresson fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Thuresson shoots for a double leg takedown but Minded sprawls well. He's pushed Thuresson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD# Thuresson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU# Thuresson decides to stand up. #CL# Thuresson clinches up with Minded and pushes him back against the cage.#T1# Thuresson has Minded pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Minded manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Thuresson. That's going to take a lot out of him. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Thuresson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD# Thuresson is trying to trip Minded. He has hold of a leg but Minded is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Thuresson persists though and gets the takedown into guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU# Thuresson stands and steps away. Minded gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD# Thuresson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Thuresson showed some decent athleticism there. Thuresson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SU# Thuresson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T2##CL# Thuresson gets in close and instigates a clinch. Minded dodges an elbow strike from Thuresson.
#BC# Thuresson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Minded lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD# Thuresson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Minded manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Thuresson advances to half guard. #T3# Thuresson content to control rather than advance. #SUB# Thuresson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Minded is just riding it out for now. Thuresson eventually gives up the hold. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thuresson lands a nice short elbow.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU# Thuresson stands up out of the half guard. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thuresson is defended easily by Minded. A little jabbing left from Minded on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Minded has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Thuresson closes the distance and clinches up with Minded, looking for a takedown. Thuresson pushes Minded against the cage but Minded circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL# Thuresson drives through and clinches with Minded against the cage.
#TD# Thuresson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Minded is looking to stand back up but Thuresson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Minded. #REVB# Thuresson thows a huge punch but Minded dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Thuresson 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# Thuresson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#TD# Thuresson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Thuresson showed some decent athleticism there. Thuresson slows the pace down in half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thuresson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB# Thuresson is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Minded is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Felix Thuresson!
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Event:
AKE OME 2018 !!!
Date: Dec 31, 2017 |
#R1# Er Kuan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Minded sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Minded leaves Er Kuan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Er Kuan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Minded sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Er Kuan somewhat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duan Er Kuan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL# Er Kuan rushes Minded and presses him up against the ropes. Minded wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Er Kuan stalling.
Nice elbow from Er Kuan. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Er Kuan slows down the pace here.
Er Kuan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Minded looking to slow down the pace here.#T1# Minded gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Er Kuan.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Er Kuan looking for a takedown. Er Kuan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Minded avoids it. Minded is defending well against a takedown attempt. Er Kuan is trying to drag Minded to the mat but Minded just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there. Er Kuan misses with a body punch.
Er Kuan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Minded is keeping busy. Minded is defending well against a takedown attempt. Minded tries to land knees in the clinch but Er Kuan avoids the damage to the body. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Er Kuan stalls. Minded has Er Kuan pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Er Kuan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Er Kuan tries to stall but Minded uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Er Kuan tries for a takedown but Minded manages to get underhooks.
Minded stops a takedown attempt from Er Kuan.
Minded is trying to break free. Minded is trying to break the clinch but Er Kuan has him pressed against the ropes. #TD# Er Kuan has clasped his hands together around Minded's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Er Kuan trying to control the action but Minded is working from the bottom. Minded is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Er Kuan is controlling him well.#T3# The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Er Kuan trying to control the action but Minded is working from the bottom. Minded is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Er Kuan moves away from the strike by Minded. Minded avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Duan Er Kuan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Minded lands a lovely overhand right.#CL# Er Kuan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Minded, pushing him back against the ropes.#T4# Minded working hard to break the clinch. Minded prevents the takedown attempt.
Minded being controlled against the ropes. A frustrated look appears on Minded's face as he tries to break the clinch. Er Kuan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Minded struggles to land a body shot inside as Er Kuan controls his hands.
#TD2# Minded successfully pulls guard.
Er Kuan trying to control but Minded is working from the bottom. Er Kuan controls from within his opponent's guard. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Er Kuan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Minded is keeping the position for now. 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 Duan Er Kuan will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Er Kuan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Minded avoids it really well and circles away. Er Kuan shoots in for a double leg but Minded sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Er Kuan tries to close the distance and clinch but Minded swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Er Kuan fails in his attempt to clinch. Minded lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. The fight stays on the outside here - Er Kuan looks like he's thinking about clinching though. It seemed like Minded was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Er Kuan missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Minded is defending well against a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duan Er Kuan. That's going to take a lot out of him. Er Kuan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Er Kuan trying to control the position but instead, Minded has worked for underhooks and has pushed Er Kuan into the ropes. The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows. #T1# Minded drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Er Kuan misses with a body punch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Er Kuan obliges. Minded is breathing heavily. Er Kuan lands a nice elbow. #TD# Er Kuan gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Minded regains guard.
Er Kuan stands up over Minded, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Er Kuan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Er Kuan stays in close to Minded's body and controls the position. Minded keeping moving, preventing Er Kuan from controlling successfully. #T2# Er Kuan controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Er Kuan looking to pass the guard. Er Kuan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Er Kuan showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Er Kuan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Minded works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Minded has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#CL# Er Kuan closes the distance and clinches. Er Kuan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Minded is defending well.#T3# Er Kuan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Minded pulls him back up using the underhooks. Er Kuan'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. Er Kuan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Minded pulls him back up using the underhooks. Er Kuan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Minded's elbow. Er Kuan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Minded backwards. Er Kuan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Minded is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD# Er Kuan gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Minded regains guard.
Minded keeping full guard, as Er Kuan tries to pass. Er Kuan prevents Minded from getting back to his feet. #T4# Minded keeping moving, preventing Er Kuan from controlling successfully. Er Kuan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Minded's guard. Er Kuan winds up and cracks Minded with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Er Kuan wants to take a breather but Minded is having none of it. Er Kuan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Minded is in trouble now - Er Kuan has advanced to mount! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Er Kuan looking to control and managing it successfully. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duan Er Kuan dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. #R3# Er Kuan tries to bum rush Minded with a series of wild strikes but Minded uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Minded keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Minded circles away from the clinch attempt.
Minded is looking for the big counter here. Er Kuan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Minded throws a series of punches but Er Kuan moves out of range. #TD# Er Kuan dives in and scores a takedown into Minded's guard. Er Kuan tries to free his leg and advance position but Minded is retaining full guard. Er Kuan trying to control the position from guard on top but Minded is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Er Kuan controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Both fighters are breathing heavily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Minded keeping full guard, as Er Kuan tries to pass. Er Kuan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1# Minded wants to stand up but Er Kuan is controlling him. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Er Kuan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Er Kuan misses with a takedown and Er Kuan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Nice takedown defense from Minded. No joy for Er Kuan on that attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duan Er Kuan. That's going to take a lot out of him. Minded lands a two punch combo.
Er Kuan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Minded can do to turn this around? Donk. Minded catches Er Kuan right on the button with a cross. Minded swats away the attempt to clinch by Er Kuan.#T2# Minded throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2# Minded clinches up with Er Kuan and pushes him back against the ropes. Er Kuan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Minded is keeping busy. Er Kuan has Minded pressed against the ropes, preventing Minded from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Er Kuan prevents Minded from breaking the clinch. Minded is trying to force a seperation but Er Kuan has the dominant position. Er Kuan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Er Kuan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Minded gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Er Kuan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Minded is keeping busy.#T3# Minded is working for takedown but Er Kuan is calmly controlling the position for now. Minded wants to break the clinch but can't.
Minded letting Er Kuan take a breather here. Er Kuan stalls. Er Kuan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Er Kuan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Er Kuan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. Er Kuan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Minded is defending well. Er Kuan trying to stall but Minded improves his position.
Er Kuan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Er Kuan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Er Kuan misses with a punch to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Er Kuan. Minded is trying to force a seperation but Er Kuan has the dominant position.#TD# Er Kuan works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Minded is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Er Kuan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Duan Er Kuan did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. That's time! Er Kuan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R4##TD# Er Kuan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Minded wants to stand but Er Kuan is controlling the position. Er Kuan is pushing down on Minded's leg trying to pass to half guard. Minded is fighting to maintain full guard but Er Kuan has managed to sneak the leg through. Er Kuan stalling. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Minded is not content to let Er Kuan control the position.#T1# Minded wants to get back to his feet. Er Kuan content to control rather than advance. Duan Er Kuan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Er Kuan trying to pass the guard but Minded defending well. Er Kuan throwing shots but Minded is blocking nicely. Er Kuan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Er Kuan tries to clinch but Minded is having none of it. And Minded tries to counter it with a takedown but Er Kuan pushes his down on his head and steps out. Minded keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Minded throws out a counter right but Er Kuan avoids it with no problem.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Er Kuan shoots for a double leg takedown but Minded sprawls well. He's pushed Er Kuan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. Er Kuan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Er Kuan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Er Kuan wants it to stay on the feet.#CL# Er Kuan closes the distance and clinches.#TD# Er Kuan works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES2# Minded manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the ropes. Er Kuan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Minded after a bit of a struggle. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duan Er Kuan. That's going to take a lot out of him. Er Kuan taking a breather. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Minded as Er Kuan tries to tie him up. Er Kuan can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight. Er Kuan trying to control the position but instead, Minded has worked for underhooks and has pushed Er Kuan into the ropes. Er Kuan wants to stall.
#T3# Good anti-grappling being displayed by Minded as Er Kuan tries to tie him up. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Duan Er Kuan.#CL# Er Kuan moves into the clinch.#TD# Er Kuan lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Er Kuan controlling the action here. Er Kuan is looking to take a break and control but Minded is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Er Kuan controlling the action here.#T4# Minded is trying to stand up here but Er Kuan is controlling him well. Er Kuan content to control rather than advance. Minded tries to kick Er Kuan off but Er Kuan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Er Kuan wants to advance to full mount but Minded doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Er Kuan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duan Er Kuan had his way with Absent Minded in that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round! #R5# Er Kuan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Minded avoids it really well and circles away. Er Kuan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Minded sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. An inside leg kick from Er Kuan misses. A little jabbing left from Minded on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Er Kuan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Minded to score with a decent uppercut. Minded throws a right hand that Er Kuan ducks under and follows up with a left that Er Kuan also avoids with ease.#CL# Er Kuan drives through and clinches with Minded against the ropes.
Er Kuan missing with knees to the body.
Minded is defending well against a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duan Er Kuan. 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. A head punch blocked on the inside by Minded. Er Kuan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. Er Kuan trying to land knees to the body.
#T1# Er Kuan prevents Minded from breaking the clinch. Minded looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Minded prevents a body shot from Er Kuan. Er Kuan lands an elbow inside that Minded shrugs off. Minded is trying to break the clinch but Er Kuan is controlling him. Er Kuan lands a good knee to the midsection. Minded won't want to take too many of those. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Er Kuan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD# Er Kuan is trying to trip Minded. He has hold of a leg but Minded is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Er Kuan persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Minded wants to stand up but Er Kuan is controlling him. Er Kuan showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Duan Er Kuan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Er Kuan trying to control but Minded is working from the bottom. #T3# Er Kuan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Minded is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag. Er Kuan trying to control but Minded is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD# Er Kuan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Er Kuan trying to control the position but Minded is working away. Er Kuan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Minded is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Minded is trying to escape the position but Er Kuan is controlling the position. #T4# Er Kuan wants to control but Minded is keeping him busy. You can see the frustration on Minded's face as Er Kuan controls the position. Minded is not content to let Er Kuan control the position. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Absent Minded has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Er Kuan fails with the takedown and Minded counters with a nice body shot. Er Kuan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that's the end of the fight! Duan Er Kuan showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Er Kuan, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Duan Er Kuan! Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Duan Er Kuan! Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Duan Er Kuan!
Duan Er Kuan wins by unanimous decision! Duan Er Kuan looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Ricken ith Ried Rice 2.50 at Er Kaun Drunkenooddle dank ru!!! '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 11, 2017 |
#R1##TD# Delgado closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Delgado lands in his opponent's guard. Delgado engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Delgado might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Minded is wriggling around but Delgado manages to pass to half guard.
Delgado really is a fat lump. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Delgado is trying to work for a kimura but Minded is defending well.
#T1# Minded is not content to let Delgado control the position. Delgado stops Minded from getting back to his feet.
Delgado tries to stand and escape but Minded is controlling the position. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Minded shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Delgado manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Delgado working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Minded. #T2# Delgado lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Delgado stops Minded from standing up. Minded wants to get back to his feet but Delgado passes into half guard.
Delgado sitting and controlling from the half guard. Delgado has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3# Delgado tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Minded. Delgado sitting and controlling from the half guard. Minded avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Delgado. #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. Delgado is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Delgado seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Minded is looking to escape.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2# Minded drives through and clinches with Delgado against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Delgado tries to score a body lock takedown but Minded shows good agility there to stay on his feet. A head punch on the inside from Delgado fails to land. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joel Delgado dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Delgado shoots for a double leg takedown but Minded sprawls well. He's pushed Delgado's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2# Minded looking to score a takedown here. Delgado is defending well but Minded drives through and ends up in Delgado's guard. Delgado managing to control the position. Joel Delgado overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU2# Minded decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD# Delgado closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Minded to the mat! Minded manages to get full guard. #ES2# Minded has his feet on Delgado's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! No joy there for Minded, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Minded throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1# Minded lands with a nice combination. Delgado backs away looking to recover.#CUT2# It looks like Joel Delgado has been cut.#TD2# Minded shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Delgado preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Minded throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Minded trying to control from Delgado's half guard. Delgado has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SU2# Minded stands and steps away. Delgado gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Minded misses with a two punch combination.
#T2##TD2# Minded is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Delgado's half guard.#ES# Delgado pushes Minded off and gets back to his feet. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nice takedown defense from Minded. No joy for Delgado on that attempt. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Delgado takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Delgado tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Minded drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Delgado defends it well. Minded fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL# Delgado fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Minded, pushing him back against the cage. Delgado wants a takedown but no success here.
Minded's coach down at Lock and Roll Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Minded's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joel Delgado. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3# Delgado leaning against his opponent.
Delgado jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Minded walks away with a smile on his face. Delgado gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Minded misses with a double jab.
Minded throws a right hand that Delgado ducks under and follows up with a left that Delgado also avoids with ease. Minded defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Delgado.#TD2# Minded shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Minded was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Minded throwing strikes but Delgado manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #ES2# Minded explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T4##CL2# Minded rushes Delgado and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. 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! Minded wants to get back to striking at distance but Delgado won't allow it.
Delgado has Minded pressed against the cage, preventing Minded from circling away and getting back to striking at range. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Delgado takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Delgado is working for takedown but Minded is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2# Minded turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SU2# Minded decides to stand back up. Minded steps back and let's Delgado get back to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Absent Minded showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Joel Delgado's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round! #R3# Delgado fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL# Delgado drives through and clinches with Minded against the cage.
Minded prevents the takedown attempt.
Delgado working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Minded looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Minded has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2# Minded manages to break the clinch.
#T1# Delgado shoots in for a takedown but Minded shows good takedown defense. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joel Delgado. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2# Oooooh!!! Minded has knocked Delgado down with a huge combo! Minded steps away and waves a wobbly Delgado back to his feet! This one might not go much longer! Both fighters are breathing heavily. Delgado with a poor takedown and Minded counters with a huge left! Delgado is in big trouble! He's backing up but Minded isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Delgado from any more damage. A dominating finish by Minded!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Absent Minded!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 08, 2017 |
#R1# Minded lands with an uppercut that bounces Higgins off the cage and back into range.#CUT2# It looks like Casey Higgins has been cut.#KD2# Minded drops Higgins with a beautiful combination! Higgins stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Minded is looking for the KO!#TD2# Minded shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Higgins is on queer street and Minded is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Absent Minded!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Minded darts in and clinches Mendoza up against the cage. Mendoza drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Minded gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mendoza looking for a takedown. #BC2# Minded's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Minded tries for a takedown but Mendoza sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Mendoza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Salvatore Mendoza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD# Mendoza closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Mendoza is trying to ground and pound but Minded uses the momentary lack of control by Mendoza to regain half guard. Mendoza stops Minded from getting back to his feet.
Mendoza throws a strike but Minded avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T1# Mendoza loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Mendoza wants to control from the top but Minded keeps moving. Mendoza stops Minded from standing up. Mendoza throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Minded works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Mendoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Minded is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Minded lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Minded.#CUT2# It looks like Salvatore Mendoza has been cut.#T2# Mendoza wants to clinch and Minded counters with a straight right hand. Mendoza leaves Minded with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Mendoza could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Mendoza doesn't succeed with the takedown and Minded counters with a left and a right that stings Mendoza. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salvatore Mendoza. That's going to take a lot out of him. A punch combination from Mendoza misses. Minded drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mendoza defends it well.#CL2# Minded moves into range and clinches up with Mendoza. Mendoza has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Minded after a bit of a struggle. Mendoza is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Minded pulls him back up using the underhooks. Mendoza is breathing heavily.#T3# Minded has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Mendoza looking for a takedown. Mendoza is looking for a takedown.#TD2# Minded decides to pull guard. Mendoza throws an elbow that misses. Minded uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mendoza's guard. Nice move by Minded!#REVB# Minded keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mendoza's head.#ROC2# Mendoza is rocked! Minded arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Mendoza's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Absent Minded!
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