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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Johnson scores with a three punch combo!
Herman throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range. #TD2#
Johnson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Herman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Herman bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Johnson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Herman is looking to get back to his feet here but Johnson is keeping cool and he's managed to take Herman's back.
Herman is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Herman is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Johnson gets his way!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Johnson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T1##SUB2#
Herman preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Johnson.
Johnson is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Johnson gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Johnson gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Johnson apologises and we restart here on the feet.
#TD#
Herman shoots in and bounces Johnson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Herman distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Herman tries to stand but Johnson is controlling from the bottom.
Herman throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely. #T2#
Johnson wants to stand but Herman is controlling the position. #SUB#
Herman postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Johnson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Herman, into his guard. #REVB#
Johnson wants to control from the top but Herman keeps moving. #SUB#
Herman has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Johnson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Herman.
Johnson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T3#
Herman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson wants to take a breather but Herman is having none of it.
Herman is trying to control but can't.
Herman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Herman! #SU2#
Johnson gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#T4##TD2#
Johnson looking to score a takedown here. Herman is defending well but Johnson drives through and ends up in Herman's guard.
Johnson being controlled here momentarily.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Herman blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Herman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Johnson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Herman gets caught napping as Johnson dives in and scores a takedown. Herman manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Herman working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Johnson has passed into half guard!
Herman is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson is trying to control. Herman 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.#SUB#
Herman looking for submissions off his back.
Herman is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Johnson trying to work for an americana but Herman has managed to regain full guard.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Herman wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson with a nice head shot there.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Herman is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Herman connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Herman is aware though and is defending well.
Herman wanted to stand there but Johnson had control of the position.
James Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Herman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Herman is working Johnson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Herman defends it easily.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Herman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Herman lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Herman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Herman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Herman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SU#
Herman stands and steps away. Johnson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Johnson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Herman sprawls well initially but Johnson persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Herman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Johnson there.
Herman tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg. #T4#
Herman is pressing down on Johnson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Herman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Herman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Herman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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 Long Herman will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Herman throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#KD2#
Johnson lands a big head kick that sends Herman tumbling to the mat! Johnson takes a step backwards and waves Herman back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Herman is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Long Herman has been cut.#TD2#
Johnson is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Herman is in big trouble! Johnson is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Herman. Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). James Johnson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Herman keeps the fight on the outside.
Herman appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Carter fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Herman to the ground. Carter is now in Herman's guard.
Carter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Carter's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Herman trying to keep a closed guard but Carter is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter trying to control but Herman is working from the bottom.
Carter is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Herman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Carter trying to control the position from guard on top but Herman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Herman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Carter forces Herman back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Carter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Herman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Herman. #SUB#
Herman tries for a kimura but Carter is defending well.
Carter is looking to regain half guard here but Herman keeps moving and retains side control.
Carter takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Herman grinds an elbow into Carter's temple.
Carter gets back to half guard.#SU#
Herman decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Herman takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
A left lands for Carter.#TD2#
Herman tries to sprawl but Carter drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Herman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Carter.
Herman wants to get back to full guard.
Herman is refusing to be controlled, as Carter sits in half guard.
Carter looks to land a strike but Herman avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Carter sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Carter passes Herman's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
Carter content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Herman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Carter scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JC Carter dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Carter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Herman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Herman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Carter thuds his right hand into Herman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Carter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD2#
Carter darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Herman is staying active underneath Carter, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Carter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Herman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
JC Carter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Herman missing with punches from the bottom.
Herman trying to hold on to Carter's head to control him but Carter postures up.
#T1#
Carter trying to control from half guard but Herman is working away. #SUB#
Herman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Herman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Herman somewhat.
Long Herman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carter tries to clinch there but Herman circles away.
#CL2#
Carter moves into the clinch successfully.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD#
Herman pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Herman working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Carter has passed into half guard!
Carter working over Herman with some ground and pound. Herman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Carter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Herman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Carter controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Carter wants to work for an arm triangle but Herman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3##SUB2#
Herman is defending against the submission attempts here by Carter.
Herman is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Carter jumps into side control!
Herman is not content to let Carter control the position.
You can see the frustration on Herman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Carter is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Herman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Carter wants to control but Herman is keeping him busy.
Carter sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Herman is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Herman struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JC Carter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Carter shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Herman napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Herman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Carter blocks the strikes from Herman.
Herman can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herman tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Carter moves into full mount!
Carter thowing shots but they're missing.
Carter sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Carter moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Herman has worked his arm free - good work by Herman!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carter in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #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.#SUB2#
Carter goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Herman rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Carter's guard! Nice work there by Herman!
Herman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Herman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Herman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Carter is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Herman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Herman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Carter wants to sweep here but Herman controlling him for the moment.
Carter is trying to control the position but Herman postures up.
Carter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Carter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Herman is one step ahead there.
Herman lands a couple of digs.
Carter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carter has momentary wrist control but Herman slips an elbow through the middle.#SU#
Herman stands up and waves to Carter to follow him. #TD2#
Carter throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Herman tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Carter is in Herman's guard.#ES#
Herman manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Herman taking a breather.#T4##TD2#
Carter pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Herman drops back looking for a leg! Carter is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Carter manages to kick Herman off! Herman jumps back into Carter's guard.
Herman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Herman connects with a couple of short punches.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Carter can do anything to dispel that myth.
Herman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Herman postures up in Carter's guard and throws a big left but Carter blocks it.
Herman landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Herman cracks Carter with a solid left hand.
Herman with a nice head shot there.
Long Herman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
JC Carter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Carter wants to get back to his feet but Herman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Long Herman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Carter has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JC Carter!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Herman throws a right hand that Richards ducks under and follows up with a left that Richards also avoids with ease.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Herman enables Richards to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Herman manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Herman has his foot on Richards's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Richards works his way back into a safe position though.
Herman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Richards is controlling him.
Herman trying to control the position here.
Richards stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Herman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Herman is looking for a triangle but Richards pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Herman keeping moving, preventing Richards from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Herman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Richards won't allow Herman to sweep him here. #SUB#
Herman isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Richards stacks Herman on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Richards!
Herman is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Richards working away.
Richards looks up at the clock and then as Herman takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Richards smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#SUB2#
Richards wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Herman, who protects the arm well.
Richards wants to lay and pray for a moment but Herman keeps working.
Herman is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Herman is working hard here to advance position.#ES#
Herman throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#CL#
Herman clinches. #TD2#
Richards has Herman pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Richards pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Herman tumbling to the mat - Richards dives into Herman's guard.
Richards trying to control but Herman is working from the bottom.
My spies in Cozad MMA Montreal inform me that Richards has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T4##SU2#
Richards gets to his feet. Herman looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Richards is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Herman throws a body shot but no joy.
Richards tries to clinch there but Herman circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Richards throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD2#
Richards drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Herman is wriggling around but Richards manages to pass to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aaron Richards will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Richards doesn't manage to clinch there - Herman circles away.
Herman throws a big counter combination but Richards scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD#
Herman looking to score a takedown here. Richards is defending well but Herman drives through and ends up in Richards's guard.#ES2#
Richards has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Herman off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD#
Herman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richards wants to improve his position but Herman is controlling well.
Herman scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Richards is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Herman pulls his head out easily.
Richards taking some punishment here, with Herman in his half guard.
Richards is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Herman is trying to work for a kimura but Richards is defending well.
#SUB#
Herman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Richards has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1##SUB#
Herman seems to be looking for submissions.
Herman tries to stand and escape but Richards is controlling the position. #SUB#
Herman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Herman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Richards is controlling Herman's trapped leg to prevent Herman from advancing to side control.
Herman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#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.
Richards blocking the ground and pound attempt from Herman.
The fighters are battling for position here. Richards manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Herman landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Herman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Richards dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Richards avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Herman keeping moving, preventing Richards from controlling successfully. #T3#
Herman wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Richards is now in half guard.
Richards has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Herman can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Herman tries to hold on but Richards pushes him away. #SU2#
Richards is standing up, even though he is in mount. #CL2#
Richards darts in and clinches Herman up against the cage.#TD2#
Richards tightens his grip and picks Herman up, before dumping him to the ground. Herman manages to land in guard.
Herman is wriggling around but Richards manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Herman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Richards is working away from the top position though.
Richards trying to control from half guard but Herman is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aaron Richards will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Richards fails with an attempt to clinch.
Herman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Richards manages to circle out of the way.#TD2#
Richards shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Herman napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Herman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Richards off and has taken his back!
Herman is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#SUB#
Herman tightening his grip on Richards, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Richards showing good submission defense here.
Richards is in bad spot here.
Richards keeps trying to improve his position.
Richards takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aaron Richards has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1##SUB#
Herman is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Richards taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Herman.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Long Herman!
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