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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Skinner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Achew.
#TD#
Achew gets caught napping as Skinner dives in and scores a takedown. Achew manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Achew working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Skinner has passed into half guard!
Achew wants to sweep but Skinner has passed to side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skinner gets to mount! Achew was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Achew is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T1#
Skinner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Achew is looking to escape.
Achew regains half guard.
Achew is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Achew blocking the ground and pound attempt from Skinner.
Achew tries to roll over but Skinner keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Skinner working over Achew with some ground and pound. Achew looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Achew tries to get to full guard but Skinner has control of the leg.
Achew keeps trying to improve his position.
Skinner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Achew is trying to get back to full guard.
Achew avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Skinner. #T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Achew is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Achew wants to control but Skinner is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Achew doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Skinner counter with a right hand.
Achew looks winded!
Achew tries to clinch up but Skinner circles away and keeps his distance.
Achew tries for a takedown but Skinner circles away easily
and Skinner counters with a left to the body. #T4#
Achew will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A counter left hand to the body from Skinner misses its target.
Douglas Skinner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cumming Achew.
Achew wants to clinch but Skinner slips to the side
and Skinner makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#TD#
Skinner shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Achew napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Achew is looking to get back to his feet here but Skinner is keeping cool and he's managed to take Achew's back.
Achew is taking damage to the body and head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skinner connects with a big shot to the side of Achew's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
I really don't envy Achew right now.
Skinner keeps control of the position easily here as Achew tries to buck him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Skinner dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Skinner throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Achew was covering up waiting for the punch and Skinner finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Achew is looking to stand back up but Skinner counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Achew. #REVB#
Skinner wants to control but Achew is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Achew trying to hold on to Skinner's head to control him but Skinner postures up.
Achew is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Achew trying to hold on to Skinner's head to control him but Skinner postures up.
Skinner working over Achew with some ground and pound. Achew looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Skinner blocks the strikes from Achew.
Douglas Skinner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Skinner trying to control the action but Achew is working from the bottom.
Achew desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Achew is looking for a sweep. Skinner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Achew is breathing heavily.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Skinner is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Skinner prevents Achew from improving his position.
Well, if Skinner is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Achew trying to hold on to Skinner's head to control him but Skinner postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL#
Skinner gets a clinch. #BC2#
Achew's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Achew closes the distance but Skinner moves to the side
and Skinner counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Achew thinking.
Achew throws a leg kick
and Skinner counters with a nice uppercut.
Achew throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Skinner really is a fat lump.
Achew tries to clinch but Skinner moves out of range. #T4#
Skinner stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Skinner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Skinner drags the fight down to the ground.
Skinner wants to sweep but no luck.
Skinner is working hard here to advance position.
Skinner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Achew manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Skinner lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skinner makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Achew wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Skinner dominated that second round.
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##TD#
Skinner closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Achew's guard.
Skinner preventing the sweep.
Skinner postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Achew is wriggling around but Skinner manages to pass to half guard.
It looks like Skinner is going to stand back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Achew trying to hold on to Skinner's head to control him but Skinner postures up.
Skinner wants to control but Achew is keeping him busy. #T1#
Achew is trying to maintain the position but Skinner is very close to passing his half guard.
Achew takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Achew wants to improve his position but Skinner is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Achew looking for submissions off his back.
Achew trying to control from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Achew wants to improve his position but Skinner is controlling well.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Skinner shoots in and gets a takedown into Achew's guard.
Skinner is standing up over Achew. Achew looks to escape but Skinner dives into side control.
#REVB##SUB#
Skinner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Achew is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Achew is not content to let Skinner control the position.
Achew wants to control but Skinner postures up.
Achew is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Skinner is putting a hurting on Achew here, landing some big shots from side control.
Skinner is staying tight to Achew's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Achew is looking for a sweep.
Achew can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Achew takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Achew takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Skinner scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Achew to see if he's OK.
Skinner landing a few strikes.
Achew on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Achew takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Cumming Achew has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Douglas Skinner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
You can see the frustration on Achew's face as Skinner controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Douglas Skinner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Skinner has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Douglas Skinner!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2018 |
#R1#
One misses with a few strikes there.
Skinner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
One misses with a jab, cross combination.
Skinner looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#TD2#
One drives through with a takedown into guard.
One 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.
Skinner wants to stand and escape but One is having none of it.
Skinner throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
One slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skinner throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
One's corner is telling him to maintain position.
One stopping the sweep attempt from Skinner.#SUB#
Skinner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. One defends it easily.
Skinner could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1#
One lands a couple of elbows.
Skinner doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Skinner wants to sweep here but One controlling him for the moment.
Skinner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
One wants to control from the top but Skinner keeps moving.
Skinner 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.
One chips away with some ground and pound.
One stopping the sweep attempt from Skinner.#SUB#
Skinner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Skinner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
One preventing the sweep.
One sitting in guard, not really doing much.
One trying to control the position from guard on top but Skinner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Skinner wants to sweep here but One controlling him for the moment.
One looking to sit in guard and control but Skinner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Skinner won't allow One to sweep him here.
One really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Skinner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
One is trying to control the position but Skinner postures up.
Skinner trying to stand up but can't free himself from One's guard.
Skinner throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Skinner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Skinner 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.
One wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Skinner is now in half 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.
One blocking the ground and pound attempt from Skinner. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Skinner seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Skinner is thwarting One's attempts to control the position.
Skinner working over One with some ground and pound. One looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
One on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
One trying to control here.
One looks winded!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skinner content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Skinner dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
One tries to bum rush Skinner with a series of wild strikes but Skinner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Skinner changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
One has closed the distance and engaged Skinner in a clinch.
Skinner is trying to pull guard but One turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
One manages to break the clinch.
One just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from One.
Skinner shoots for a double leg takedown but One sprawls well. He's pushed Skinner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Skinner clinches up against the cage.
Skinner is trying to pull guard but One has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douglas Skinner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
One tries to score a body lock takedown but Skinner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T1##BC2#
One breaks from the clinch.
One darts in looking for a takedown but Skinner gets double underhooks and turns One into the cage.
One shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Skinner sprawls well. Skinner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. One gets slowly back to his feet.
One is breathing heavily.
Skinner wants to clinch.
Skinner leaves One with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Skinner wants to clinch
and One counters with a two punch combo.
One throws a head kick but Skinner moves out of range.
Skinner is looking to counter punch.
Skinner misses with a head kick.
Skinner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
One throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Skinner counters with a slapping leg kick. #T3#
Skinner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Skinner wants it to stay on the feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from One.
Skinner looks for a takedown but One sprawls well.
One tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Skinner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Skinner closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into One's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Skinner's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Skinner is in close to One's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Skinner is in close to One's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if One can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Skinner's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Skinner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Skinner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skinner is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
One is striking from the bottom but Skinner uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Douglas Skinner will probably get the nod.
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##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from One enables Skinner to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. One manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Skinner postures up and lands a big shot to One's brow.
One has momentary wrist control but Skinner slips an elbow through the middle.
Skinner throws a big elbow that misses.
Skinner's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skinner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
One working a defensive guard but Skinner passes into half guard.
One takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Skinner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
One throws a strike from the bottom but Skinner passes into side control!
A control attempt from One but he's now mounted!
Skinner takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
One is desperately trying to improve his position but Skinner has a good base and remains in mount.#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.
Skinner raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Skinner cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Skinner lands a heavy elbow.
Skinner is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. One can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
One can't escape the position.
Skinner lands with some vicious ground and pound - can One hang on?
Skinner landing strikes from the mount.
Skinner lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Skinner controlling from the full mount. #T3#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Skinner cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Skinner scoring with strikes but One is staying in there.
One tries to hold on but Skinner postures up.
Skinner is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. One can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Skinner lands with some vicious ground and pound - can One hang on?
Skinner dominating with strikes here.#T4#
Skinner postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. One looks a forlorn figure.
Skinner lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC#
One is rocked!
Skinner looking to control and managing it successfully.
Skinner with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skinner lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Watcher One has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Douglas Skinner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Skinner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Douglas Skinner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Skinner, 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Douglas Skinner!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Skinner tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Karate defends well and Skinner ends up having to push Karate into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Skinner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karate.
Karate throws a head kick but Skinner moves out of range.
Skinner really is a fat lump.
Skinner blocks a jab.#TD2#
Skinner gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Karate 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.
Karate showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skinner has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Karate has passed into side control.
Skinner tries to buck Karate off but Karate is having none of it.
Karate looks up at the clock and then as Skinner takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Karate smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T1#
Skinner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Karate is staying tight to Skinner's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Skinner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Skinner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Karate trying to control the action but Skinner is working from the bottom. #ES#
Skinner throws Karate to one side and escapes!#TD2#
Karate scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Karate has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
Karate trying to control but Skinner is having none of it.
Skinner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Karate on the ground.
The referee warns Skinner that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Skinner is trying to escape the mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karate has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Skinner's face.
Karate with a couple of short strikes.
Skinner manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Karate content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Skinner is looking for a sweep. Karate is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Skinner moves into full guard.
#SU2#
Karate gets to his feet. Skinner looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Skinner avoids a kick to the body.
#KD2#
Karate lands a big head kick that sends Skinner tumbling to the mat! Karate takes a step backwards and waves Skinner back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Skinner is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Douglas Skinner has been cut.#TD2#
Karate shoots and scores a devastating slam takedown! Skinner is unconscious as Karate celebrates over his stricken foe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Joey Karate!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 25, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Gore throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Skinner was covering up waiting for the punch and Gore finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Gore drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gore jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Skinner is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Skinner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gore 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.
Gore has Skinner pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gore has momentary wrist control but Skinner slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gore is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gore controlling Skinner's posture. #T1##SUB2#
Gore is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gore is trying to hold Skinner in close to prevent damage but Skinner has managed to pass into half guard.
Skinner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gore has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Skinner is working away from the top position though.
Gore keeping control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Skinner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gore is looking to control Skinner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gore avoid being mounted?
Skinner prevents Gore from improving his position.
Gore is trying to control but can't.
Gore moves into full guard.
#T3##SUB2#
Gore looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Skinner wants to control from the top but Gore keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Skinner stops Gore from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gore darts in looking for a takedown but Skinner gets double underhooks and turns Gore into the cage. #TD#
Skinner manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gore on his heels. He'll look to pass Gore's guard now, I'm sure.
Gore wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Skinner manages to pass to side control. #T4##REVB#
Gore wants to control the action here but instead Skinner manages to pass to full mount!
Gore looks winded!
Gore is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gore 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.
Gore trying to control from the bottom.
Skinner scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Skinner lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skinner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Skinner dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Skinner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gore defends it nicely.
Gore has a takedown stuffed.
Rodney Gore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Gore closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gore lands in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gore passes Skinner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gore prevents Skinner from standing back up.
#T1#
Gore wants to stand up but Skinner has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB#
Skinner looking for submissions off his back.
Gore blocks the strikes from Skinner.
Gore wants to control but Skinner is keeping him busy.
Gore has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Skinner is looking to improve his position but Gore isn't that keen on the idea.
Gore cracks Skinner with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Gore with a couple of short strikes.#T2#
Skinner is looking to improve his position but Gore isn't that keen on the idea.
Gore trying to control but Skinner is having none of it.
Skinner keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gore takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Skinner really is a fat lump.
Skinner is in a horrible position here. Gore smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Gore looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Gore looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gore wants to control the pace but Skinner is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Skinner tries to buck Gore off but he can't manage it.
Skinner is trying to escape the mount.
Rodney Gore has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Gore has control of Skinner's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Skinner regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gore is breathing heavily.
Skinner gets back to half guard.
Gore trying to control the action but Skinner is working from the bottom.
Skinner throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nice strikes from Gore there.
Gore controlling the pace. #SUB#
Skinner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gore pulls his head out easily.
Gore trying to control from half guard but Skinner is working away.
Skinner is looking to get back to full guard here but Gore has managed to pass to side control instead.
Skinner is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skinner tries to roll over but Gore keeps him under control.
Skinner landing rabbit punches to the side of Gore's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Gore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Skinner shoots in but no luck this time.
Skinner swats away the attempt to clinch by Gore.#CL2#
Gore moves into range and clinches up with Skinner.
Skinner is trying to pull guard but Gore has him pressed against the cage.
Gore has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Skinner after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skinner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Skinner jumps guard.
Gore trying to control the position from guard on top but Skinner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gore showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Gore would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gore stops Skinner from standing up.
Skinner keeping full guard, as Gore tries to pass.
Gore trying to control the position from guard on top but Skinner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gore stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skinner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Skinner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gore on the ground.
Skinner wants to sweep but no luck.
Gore wants to control from the top but Skinner keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gore misses with a takedown attempt
and Skinner makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gore tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Gore closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Skinner did well to prevent Gore getting side control.
Skinner wants to get back to full guard.
Skinner punching from the bottom.
Skinner tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Skinner looks like he's trying to stand up.
Skinner misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Skinner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gore tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Skinner.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gore prevents Skinner from improving his position.#T3#
Gore stalling.
Gore trying to control from half guard but Skinner is working away. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gore looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Skinner is fending him off so far but Gore persists. Nope, Skinner circles away and we're back to standing.
Douglas Skinner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodney Gore.
Gore shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Skinner pinned against the cage. Skinner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Skinner moves into the clinch.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gore wants a takedown.
#BC2#
Gore escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gore closes this distance looking for a takedown but Skinner circles away.
Skinner is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gore misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
so Skinner counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gore looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Skinner puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Skinner slips a nice elbow through Gore's hands, connecting with Gore's forehead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skinner prevents Gore from improving his position.
Gore is still trying to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Douglas Skinner showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Skinner has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Douglas Skinner!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Havasu throws a one two combo.
Havasu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skinner manages to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Skinner.
Havasu stalks Skinner and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Skinner's face. Skinner staggers backwards, shaken.
Skinner checks a low kick from Havasu.
Skinner really is a fat lump.
Havasu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD2#
Skinner tries to sprawl but Havasu drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Havasu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Skinner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skinner is looking to improve his position.
Havasu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Skinner won't allow Havasu to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Skinner is trying to get back to full guard.
Skinner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Havasu chips away with some ground and pound.
Havasu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Skinner wants to stand up but Havasu is controlling him.
Havasu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Havasu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Havasu preventing the sweep.
Havasu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Havasu works over Skinner with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Havasu 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.
Havasu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Skinner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Havasu is aware though and is defending well.
Skinner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Havasu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Skinner wants to sweep but no luck.
Havasu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Skinner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Havasu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Havasu controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Havasu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Havasu prevents Skinner from breaking the clinch.
Skinner is trying to force a seperation but Havasu has the dominant position.
Skinner wants to break free but Havasu has control.
Skinner tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Havasu just stands there and leans against the cage.
Skinner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
Havasu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fight stays on the outside here - Havasu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Skinner looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Havasu throws a low kick, looking for Skinner's leg but Skinner calmly moves out of range.
Havasu scores with the left hand. Skinner knows he should have avoided that one.
Skinner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douglas Skinner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Havasu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skinner was well out of range. Poor timing from Havasu.#TD2#
Havasu shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Skinner is trying to defend but Havasu finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Havasu winds up and cracks Skinner with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Havasu controlling the action here.
Skinner is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Havasu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Havasu throws a low kick, looking for Skinner's leg but Skinner calmly moves out of range.
Skinner is looking to counter with head kicks.
Havasu looks to score with a jab to the body but Skinner is just out of range.
Mike Havasu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Havasu swings for the body but Skinner moves out of range.
Skinner takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Havasu leaves Skinner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Skinner closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Skinner lands in his opponent's guard.
Skinner is standing up over Havasu. Havasu looks to escape but Skinner dives into side control.
#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
Havasu manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Skinner not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Havasu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Skinner.
Havasu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Skinner is keen to just control but Havasu is a slippery customer.
Havasu wants to stand back up but Skinner manages to pass into side control.
Havasu struggling a bit here.
Havasu tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Skinner tries to score with some ground and pound. Havasu controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Havasu wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Havasu is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Skinner off and has taken his back!
Skinner prevents Havasu from getting a body triangle.
Skinner takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Skinner tries to break free.
#T3#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB2#
Havasu looking for the choke from the back.
Havasu gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Skinner is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Skinner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Havasu lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Havasu controlling the positon.#SUB2#
Skinner defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Havasu's arms.
Skinner tries to roll but Havasu sticks to his back.
#T4#
Havasu slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB2#
Havasu working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skinner is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Skinner is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Havasu.
A lull in the action here.
Mike Havasu has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Havasu is punishing Skinner with strikes - can he finish him?!
I really don't envy Skinner right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Havasu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Skinner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Havasu.
Skinner fires out a quick counter leg kick but Havasu just manages to avoid it.
Havasu throws a sloppy head kick and Skinner moves out of range easily.
Havasu misses with a few strikes there.
Havasu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Havasu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Skinner doesn't seem bothered though. #TD2#
Havasu gets a double leg takedown into Skinner's guard.#ES#
Skinner manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Havasu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Havasu lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Havasu looks to score with a jab to the body but Skinner is just out of range.
Havasu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1##TD#
Skinner darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Havasu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Havasu tries to roll over but Skinner keeps him under control.
Havasu trying to hold on to Skinner's head to control him but Skinner postures up.
Skinner prevents Havasu from standing back up.
Havasu is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Skinner not doing much here.
Havasu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Skinner.
Skinner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Skinner lands a nice short elbow.
Skinner prevents Havasu from improving his position.
Havasu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Skinner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Skinner prevents Havasu from improving his position.
Skinner working the head and body with strikes. #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.
Skinner not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Skinner thows a huge punch but Havasu dodges it nicely.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Havasu tries to get to full guard but Skinner has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Havasu misses with a hook.
Skinner looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#CL2#
Havasu closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Skinner breaks the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Havasu slaps away a takedown attempt from Skinner, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Douglas Skinner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Havasu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Havasu looks to land a body kick but Skinner moved away.
Skinner feinted there with a counter leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike Havasu.
Well Havasu 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Havasu!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 02, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Skinner has closed the distance and engaged Holmes in a clinch.
Skinner tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Holmes just stands there and leans against the cage.
Skinner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Holmes tries to score a body lock takedown but Skinner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Skinner stalls. #TD#
Skinner manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Holmes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Skinner wants to stand and escape but Holmes is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Holmes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Skinner looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Skinner looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Skinner! #REVR#
Holmes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Skinner's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1#
Holmes wants to get back to full guard.
Skinner is thwarting Holmes's attempts to control the position.
Holmes is positioning himself well to prevent Skinner advancing to mount.
Holmes is trying to maintain the position but Skinner is very close to passing his half guard.
Holmes wants to get back to his feet.
Skinner throwing shots but Holmes is blocking nicely. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Holmes wants to get back to full guard but Skinner has passed into side control.
Holmes tries to buck Skinner off but Skinner is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skinner misses with the ground and pound.
Holmes wants to get back to his feet but Skinner drags him back down.
Skinner lands an elbow.
Holmes looking for a sweep but Skinner has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Holmes is looking to improve his position but Skinner isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Skinner fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Holmes is desperately trying to improve his position but Skinner has a good base and remains in mount.
Holmes manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Skinner working Holmes over with strikes.
Holmes is not content to let Skinner control the position.#SUB2#
Holmes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Skinner pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Holmes is looking to control Skinner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Holmes avoid being mounted?
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Skinner lands a nice short elbow.
Skinner lands with a punch from half guard.
Holmes tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Skinner has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Skinner landing strikes from the mount and Holmes is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Skinner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Douglas Skinner's cut.
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#
Holmes misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD#
Skinner closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Holmes quickly recovers to half guard.
Holmes wants to improve his position but Skinner is controlling well.
Skinner really is a fat lump.
Skinner not doing much here.
Skinner is trying to control. Holmes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skinner lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Holmes misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T1#
Skinner is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Holmes wants to get back to full guard.
Skinner wants to stand but Holmes has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Ground and pound from Skinner.
Holmes wants to control but Skinner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Douglas Skinner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Skinner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Skinner working Holmes over with strikes. #SUB2#
Holmes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Holmes is looking for a sweep. Skinner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Holmes is doing well to control the position and prevent Skinner from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Skinner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Holmes darts in looking for a takedown but Skinner gets double underhooks and turns Holmes into the cage.
Darren Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes with a poor takedown
and Holmes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Holmes is breathing heavily.#T3#
Holmes is looking to clinch.
Holmes looks for a takedown but Skinner sprawls well.
It looked like Skinner was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Holmes.
Douglas Skinner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Holmes.
Holmes is looking to clinch but Skinner is avoiding it.
Skinner defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Holmes.
A leg kick checked by Holmes.#TD#
Skinner fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Holmes to the ground. Skinner is now in Holmes's guard.
Holmes is looking to stand back up but Skinner counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Holmes. #REVB#
Skinner tries to stand but can't do so whilst Holmes controls his leg. #T4#
Holmes trying to control here.
Skinner working Holmes over with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Skinner connects with a nice short shot to Holmes's temple.
Holmes is looking to get back to full guard here but Skinner has managed to pass to side control instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skinner trying to control the action but Holmes is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Skinner dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Douglas Skinner's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Holmes has a takedown stuffed.
Holmes tries to clinch but Skinner moves out of range.
Holmes doesn't manage to clinch there - Skinner circles away.
A low kick from Holmes misses
and Skinner counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Holmes thinking.
Holmes is looking to clinch.
Skinner drops down looking for a counter takedown but Holmes sprawls and moves away.
Holmes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Skinner as he avoids it easily.
Skinner thinks about countering with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Skinner but Skinner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Skinner swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Douglas Skinner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Holmes.
Holmes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Skinner has Holmes up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1#
Skinner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Holmes trying to land knees to the body.
Skinner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Skinner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holmes can do to turn this around?
Holmes prevents Skinner from breaking the clinch.
Skinner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Skinner wants to break free but Holmes has control.
#TD#
Skinner ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Skinner no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Skinner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Skinner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Skinner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Holmes trying to control the position from guard on top but Skinner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#ES#
Skinner pushes Holmes off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD#
Skinner shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Holmes's guard.#ES2#
Holmes scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#TD#
Skinner looking to score a takedown here. Holmes is defending well but Skinner drives through and ends up in Holmes's guard.
Skinner is in close to Holmes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Holmes has momentary wrist control but Skinner slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Holmes working for a triangle but Skinner defends it easily.
#T3#
Holmes will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Skinner working some strikes from top position.
Skinner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Skinner postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Skinner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Holmes is looking to sweep but instead, Skinner has passed into half guard.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Skinner is trying to control the action in half guard but Holmes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Holmes tries to roll over but Skinner keeps him under control.
Skinner drops an elbow to the side of Holmes's head.
Skinner looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Holmes has hold of Skinner's hands but Skinner slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ground and pound from Skinner.
Darren Holmes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Douglas Skinner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Holmes trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Douglas Skinner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Skinner has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Douglas Skinner!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 29, 2017 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL#
Skinner closes the distance and clinches.
Skinner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Skinner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dickensons has him pressed against the cage.
Skinner prevents the takedown attempt.
Skinner tries to circle away but Dickensons has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Skinner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Skinner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Skinner wants to break free but Dickensons has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Skinner ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Skinner no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dickensons throwing strikes from guard but Skinner blocks nicely.
Dickensons lands a couple of decent looking shots.#CUT2#
It looks like Douglas Skinner has been cut.
Dickensons connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC2#
Skinner is rocked!#CUT2#
Douglas Skinner's cut is getting worse.
Dickensons loads up on a big left hand. Skinner felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Dickensons looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Skinner can't hide his disappointment, as Dickensons celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brody Dickensons!
A very excited looking Brody Dickensons made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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