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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Karakantes tries to sprawl but Hess drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Karakantes kicks Hess off and gets back to his feet.
Karakantes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hess.#TD2#
Karakantes shoots in and bounces Hess off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Hess scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Karakantes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hess did well to prevent Karakantes getting side control.
Karakantes is thwarting Hess's attempts to control the position.
Karakantes is trying to control the action in half guard but Hess is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hess is looking to improve his position.
Karakantes sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Hess trying to control here.
Karakantes works his way into side control.
Karakantes wants to control but Hess is keeping him busy. #SU2#
Karakantes decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hess to his feet. #TD2#
Karakantes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hess did well to prevent Karakantes getting side control.#T2#
Hess is looking for a sweep. Karakantes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hess is refusing to be controlled, as Karakantes sits in half guard.
Karakantes throwing shots but Hess is blocking nicely.
Karakantes trying to control from Hess's half guard. Hess has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hess trying to control the position here.
Hess bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Karakantes's guard. #REVR#
Hess throws a strike but Karakantes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Hess has a closed guard, preventing Karakantes from standing up.
Hess looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Karakantes wants to get up but he can't break Hess's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hess is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Karakantes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hess is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Hess lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Hess there.
Karakantes trying to control but Hess postures up.
Karakantes is trying is best to control the position here. #T4#
Karakantes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hess scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hess throwing shots but Karakantes is blocking nicely.
Nice strikes from Hess there.
Hess tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Karakantes wants to get back to full guard.
Hess is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Karakantes throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Karakantes misses with some strikes from the bottom.
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 Quintin Hess will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hess's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Karakantes throws a hook to the side of Hess's head but Hess sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Karakantes is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hess's half guard.
Karakantes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hess is trying to control but can't.
Hess moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hess working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Karakantes.
Quintin Hess overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU2#
Karakantes stands up from Hess's guard - Karakantes perhaps looking for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Karakantes clinches. #T1#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hess takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hess pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD2#
Karakantes has hold of one of Hess's legs. Hess is fighting the takedown attempt but Karakantes gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hess has Karakantes pulled in close to control his posture.
Hess is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##ES2#
Karakantes has one foot on Hess's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Karakantes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2##TD2#
Karakantes fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hess to the ground. Karakantes is now in Hess's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Hess has his foot on Karakantes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Karakantes works his way back into a safe position though.
Hess controls Karakantes momentarily but Karakantes frees himself.
Hess is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Karakantes wants to control from the top but Hess keeps moving.
Hess is trying to control the position but Karakantes postures up.
Hess is controlling Karakantes's posture.
Hess looking for a sweep. Not yet Hess, not yet. #T3#
Karakantes trying to control but Hess is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Karakantes shoots in and bounces Hess off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hess wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Karakantes manages to pass to side control. #REVR##SUB2#
Karakantes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hess is just riding it out for now. Karakantes eventually gives up the hold.
Karakantes is breathing heavily.#T4#
Hess manages to get to full guard.
Hess lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hess throws an elbow that misses. Karakantes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hess's guard. Nice move by Karakantes!#REVB#
Hess wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyriazis Karakantes 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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Karakantes.
Hess is pushing Karakantes's head away, looking to escape. Karakantes manages to hold on to the position though.
Hess is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Hess's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hess avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Karakantes.
Karakantes in the domination position with Hess hanging on.#T1#
Karakantes is trying to move to mount but Hess reverses beautifully and ends up in Karakantes's guard.
Hess wants to get up but he can't break Karakantes's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hess missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Karakantes 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.
Karakantes looking to control.
Karakantes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Karakantes is wriggling around but Hess manages to pass to half guard.
#T2#
Karakantes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hess is thwarting Karakantes's attempts to control the position.
Hess drops an elbow to the side of Karakantes's head.
Karakantes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hess.
Hess scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hess winds up and cracks Karakantes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hess slips a nice elbow through Karakantes's hands, connecting with Karakantes's forehead.
Hess working the head and body with strikes.
Karakantes tries to roll over but Hess keeps him under control.
Karakantes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Hess lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hess lands strikes from half guard.
Karakantes wants to control but Hess is keeping busy.
Hess takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Karakantes tries to roll over but Hess keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Hess there.
Hess is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Hess looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SU#
Hess decides to stand and escape the position. #TD2#
Karakantes shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hess is trying to defend but Karakantes finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hess works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hess looking for a sweep. Not yet Hess, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karakantes trying to control but Hess is working from the bottom.
Hess looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karakantes is one step ahead there.
Hess is pulling down on Karakantes's head to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quintin Hess showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hess 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Quintin Hess!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 31, 2018 |
#R1##KD2#
Filkins Jr cracks Hess with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Filkins Jr has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hess to stand back up!#CUT2#
It looks like Quintin Hess has been cut.#CL2#
Filkins Jr gets a clinch.
Filkins Jr is trying to break the clinch but Hess has him pressed against the cage.
Hess unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hess content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#TD2#
Filkins Jr gets control of Hess's arms and successfully pulls guard. Filkins Jr will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hess throws a big right hand that misses.
Filkins Jr seems keen to control Hess's posture.
Filkins Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Filkins Jr wants to control the position but Hess says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T1#
Hess thows a huge punch but Filkins Jr dodges it nicely.
Hess thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Filkins Jr's head.
Hess working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ground and pound from Hess.
Filkins Jr is looking for a sweep. Hess is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hess scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Filkins Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Hess is nestled in close to Filkins Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Filkins Jr tries to get to full guard but Hess has control of the leg.
Hess throwing shots but Filkins Jr is blocking nicely. #ES2#
Filkins Jr makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T2#
Hess is trying hard to land a takedown here. Filkins Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Filkins Jr looks for the body kick but Hess saw that one coming. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Filkins Jr.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hess is looking for a sweep.
Hess looks to move to half guard but instead Filkins Jr has passed into mount! Damn!
Hess regains half guard.
Hess regains full guard. Nicely done.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hess is on top in guard.
#REVR##T3#
Hess throwing strikes from guard but Filkins Jr blocks nicely.
Filkins Jr has momentary wrist control but Hess slips an elbow through the middle.
Hess lands a couple of elbows.
Filkins Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hess is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hess connects with a couple of short punches.
Hess works over Filkins Jr with some ground and pound from guard.
Filkins Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hess.
Hess landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
Hess postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hess will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hess lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hess is standing up over Filkins Jr. Filkins Jr looks to escape but Hess dives into side control.
Hess working the ground and pound from side control.
The ground and pound from Hess seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hess cracks Filkins Jr with an elbow. That is naaassty.
A control attempt from Filkins Jr but he's now mounted!
Filkins Jr is desperately trying to improve his position but Hess has a good base and remains in mount.
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 Quintin Hess will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Quintin Hess's cut.
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.
#R2##CL2#
Filkins Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Hess's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cam Filkins Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Filkins Jr pushes Hess up against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD2#
Filkins Jr jumps guard and drags Hess to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hess scoring with some ground and pound.
Hess working some strikes from top position.
Filkins Jr working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filkins Jr is controlling Hess's posture.
Hess missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Filkins Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Filkins Jr, not yet.
Hess is working Filkins Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hess wants to stand but Filkins Jr has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Filkins Jr looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hess passes into side control.
Hess lands a few punches from side control.
Hess working the ground and pound from side control.
Filkins Jr struggling a bit here.
Filkins Jr is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hess connects with a decent elbow. #T2##SU#
Hess decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Hess tries to clinch up but Filkins Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Filkins Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Filkins Jr forces Hess back against the cage and clinches.
Hess keeps control of Filkins Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Filkins Jr pulls guard.
Hess throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Filkins Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hess throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Filkins Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hess doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hess manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hess keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Filkins Jr's head.
Hess 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.
Hess postures up and lands a big shot to Filkins Jr's brow.
Hess working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #ES2#
Filkins Jr pushes Hess off and gets back to his feet.
#CL2#
Filkins Jr clinches. #T4#
Hess stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#TD2#
Filkins Jr has picked Hess up - he's going for a ride! Filkins Jr dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB#
Hess has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Filkins Jr escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Filkins Jr!
Hess manages to work his way to half guard, despite Filkins Jr's best efforts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hess is looking for a sweep. Filkins Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hess is staying active underneath Filkins Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cam Filkins Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Quintin Hess'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD2#
Filkins Jr dives in and scores a takedown into Hess's guard.#ES#
Hess has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Filkins Jr off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD2#
Filkins Jr drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Quintin Hess overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hess tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Filkins Jr throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hess is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Filkins Jr off and has taken his back!
Hess is landing with strikes. Filkins Jr can't take much more of this.#T1#
Hess lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hess has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Filkins Jr.
Hess scores with strikes from the back.
Hess not allowing Filkins Jr to control his hands.
Filkins Jr is covering up but some of the strikes from Hess are getting through and doing damage.
Can Filkins Jr hold on?! Hess is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Hess cracks Filkins Jr with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Filkins Jr from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
#T2#
Filkins Jr tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hess working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Filkins Jr wants to hold on but Hess pushes him away.
Filkins Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Filkins Jr is looking to improve his position but Hess isn't that keen on the idea.
Hess avoids the attempt from Filkins Jr to control.
BOOM! Hess connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hess cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hess with shots to the head and body - Filkins Jr looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hess is landing with some decent strikes but Filkins Jr is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T3#
Hess dominating with strikes here.
Filkins Jr tries to reverse the position but Hess maintains control.
Hess lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hess fails to move to back control.
Hess lands a big shot there that rocks Filkins Jr but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hess lands a nice shot to the head.
Hess lands a nice shot to the head.
Hess with a couple of short strikes.#ROC#
Filkins Jr is rocked!
Hess landing strikes from the mount and Filkins Jr is in trouble!
Filkins Jr is still in real trouble! Can Hess finish him?#T4#
Hess connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hess scoring with strikes but Filkins Jr is staying in there.
Filkins Jr takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Filkins Jr wants to hold on but Hess pushes him away.
Filkins Jr is in a horrible position here. Hess smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hess cracks Filkins Jr with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Filkins Jr looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quintin Hess showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hess 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quintin Hess!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 25, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Michaels decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Michaels wants to take a breather but Hess is having none of it.
Hess gets full guard.
Michaels wants to control from the top but Hess keeps moving.
Michaels looking to pass the guard.
Hess lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hess scoring with some ground and pound.
Hess distracts Michaels with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Hess decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Michaels, up you get!
Michaels tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Hess counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Michaels! #ES2#
Michaels throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Michaels shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hess napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T1#
Hess tries to buck Michaels off but Michaels is having none of it.
Hess gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hess wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hess actively working from the bottom here.
Hess wants to improve his position but Michaels is controlling well.
Michaels is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hess is not content to let Michaels control the position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hess manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hess bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Michaels's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Michaels working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hess doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hess manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Michaels looks winded!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hess accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #ES2#
Michaels is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hess presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD2#
Michaels jumps guard.
#T3#
Hess makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hess in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hess is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hess wants to stand but Michaels is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hess scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hess landing some decent shots from guard.
Hess distracts Michaels with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hess accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Hess lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hess's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SU#
Hess decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Hess tries to keep at a distance but Michaels has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hess fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Michaels looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC2#
Michaels breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Michaels closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hess to the mat! Hess manages to get full guard.
Hess looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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 Quintin Hess will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Michaels misses with a jab to the body
and Hess counters with a left to the body. #CL2#
Michaels instigates a clinch.
Michaels missing with knees to the body.
Hess is trying to pull guard but Michaels turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hess dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hess stalling in the clinch.
#TD2#
Michaels jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Michaels escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hess gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hess has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Michaels is proving hard to escape from. #T1#
Hess throws a big elbow that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Michaels is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Hess is pulling down on Michaels's head. It's preventing any offense from Michaels, at least for the moment.
Michaels preventing the sweep.
Michaels missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Michaels trying to control the position from guard on top but Hess is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Michaels is breathing heavily.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Michaels might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hess haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hess is trying to keep Michaels in close.
Hess looking to hit a scissor sweep but Michaels is one step ahead there.
Hess controls Michaels momentarily but Michaels frees himself.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hess looking for a sweep. Not yet Hess, not yet. #ES#
Hess has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Michaels off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T3#
Jab, jab by Hess - just one landing. #TD2#
Michaels shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hess is trying to defend but Michaels finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hess tries to get to full guard but Michaels has control of the leg.
Hess keeping hold of Michaels's head, controlling as best he can.
Hess is pressing down on Michaels's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Michaels working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hess has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Michaels has passed into side control.
Michaels in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hess struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Michaels stands up. #TD2#
Michaels shoots in and gets a takedown into Hess's guard.#ES#
Hess wriggles free and stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Darren Michaels will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hess tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Michaels manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Michaels looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hess looking for a sweep. Not yet Hess, not yet.
Hess is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SU2#
Michaels stands up from Hess's guard - Michaels perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Michaels shoots in and gets a takedown into Hess's guard.
Michaels takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Michaels preventing the sweep. #T1#
Hess managing to control the position. #SU2#
Michaels decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Michaels rushes Hess and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Michaels ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Michaels no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Michaels wants to get back to his feet but Hess is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hess with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hess's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Michaels pulls Hess in close to prevent any damage.
Hess working some strikes from top position.
Hess postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Michaels has momentary wrist control but Hess slips an elbow through the middle.
Hess connects with a couple of short punches.
Hess with a nice head shot there.
Hess throwing strikes from guard but Michaels blocks nicely.
Hess content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Michaels has momentary wrist control but Hess slips an elbow through the middle.
Hess distracts Michaels with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Michaels trying to keep a closed guard but Hess is proving a slippery customer.
Hess loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hess postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hess accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hess lands a couple of elbows.
Michaels working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hess.
Hess postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Michaels trying to control the position here.
Hess makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hess scoring with some ground and pound.
Michaels has momentary wrist control but Hess slips an elbow through the middle.#SU#
Hess gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Michaels shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hess is trying to defend but Michaels finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hess flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quintin Hess showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hess 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Quintin Hess!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Hess uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raps.#TD#
Hess drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hess throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hess throws an elbow but Raps slips to the side and avoids it well.
Raps really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hess. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Raps is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hess lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Raps down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hess cracks Raps with a big right hand but Raps just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
An elbow from Hess crashes against the mat.
Hess misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hess creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Raps sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hess postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hess working the body and head with strikes. #T1##ES2#
Raps throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Raps misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Hess counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hess lands a nice short elbow.#ES2#
Raps pushes Hess off and gets back to his feet.
Raps throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Hess moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hess pressing his opponent against the cage.
Raps tries to break free but Hess pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Raps escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Raps lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Raps throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hess stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hess takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Raps lands a head shot.
Hank Raps is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raps avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Raps misses.
Raps ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Raps throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice combination there by Raps.
#TD#
Hess closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Raps quickly recovers to half guard.
Hess drops an elbow to the side of Raps's head.
Raps is looking to escape.
Raps avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hess.
Hess sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Raps defending well though.
Hess throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Raps is trying to stand up here but Hess is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Hess working Raps over with strikes.
Hess looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Raps is trying to stand.
Hess scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Raps is trying to stand.
Hess working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hess not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Raps looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hess scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hess lands with a punch from half guard.
Hess working over Raps with some ground and pound. Raps looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ES2#
Raps has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hess is on him like a limpet, forcing Raps back against the cage.#BC#
Hess breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Raps will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hank Raps will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hess swinging wildly here.
Raps on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Raps falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Hess counters with a takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hess cracks Raps with a big elbow. #T1##ES2#
Raps bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Hess tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Hess moves into the clinch successfully.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Hess breaks the clinch.
Hess doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hess avoids the body shot from Raps.
#T2#
Raps jabs at Hess's body.
Hess is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Hess.
The fighters circling - Raps throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raps misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Hess counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hess. #T3#
Hess holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hess content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hess stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hess seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
A bit of stalling here from Hess.
#BC#
Hess breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Raps misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hess avoids a punch combination nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Raps scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raps misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hank Raps will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Raps stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Raps wants it to stay on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Raps. Those never looked like landing.
Hess half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hank Raps seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Hess darts in and clinches Raps up against the cage.#BC#
Hess breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hess shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raps connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD#
Hess looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T1#
Hess won't allow Raps to get back to his feet.
Hess postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hess with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hess throwing strikes but missing.
Hess working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Raps's head.
Raps wants to stand but Hess is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Hess decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Raps, up you get!
Hess scores with a nice right hand.
Raps throws a body shot but no joy.
Hess changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Raps swats away the attempt to clinch by Hess.#T2#
Raps fails to land with a series of punches.
Raps stuffs the takedown attempt from Hess. Hess gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quintin Hess. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hess bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raps swings for the body but Hess moves out of range.
#T3#
Donk. Raps catches Hess right on the button with a cross.
Danga de danga de dang - Raps scores with a four punch combination!
Raps looks to land a combination but Hess avoids it well.
As Raps tries to get set, Hess tries to push him back and clinch up but Raps manages to avoid the attempt.
The fighters circling - Hess throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raps throws a right hand that Hess ducks under and follows up with a left that Hess also avoids with ease.#TD#
Hess looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Raps!#T4#
Raps wants to get back to his feet.
Hess working the body and head with strikes.
Raps wants to get back to his feet but Hess drags him back down.
Hess lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Raps down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hess landing a few strikes.
Hess lands some shots froms side control.
Hess lands some shots froms side control.#SU#
Hess stands up and beckons Raps to his feet.
Raps lands a jab to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Quintin Hess.
I think Raps 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Hank Raps!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Simond fails to land with a series of punches.
Hess throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simond changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hess misses with a shot to the body
and Simond counters with a nice uppercut.
Simond misses with a jab, cross combination.
Simond falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Hess counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hess.
Hess throws an elbow that misses. Simond uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hess's guard. Nice move by Simond!#REVB#
Hess manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Simond manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Hess throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Simond works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hess distracts Simond with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hess postures up in Simond's guard and throws a big left but Simond blocks it.
Hess working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Simond's head.#T1#
Hess postures up in Simond's guard and throws a big left but Simond blocks it.
Simond trying to control the position.
Simond is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Simond is looking for a kimura here.
Hess controlling the position well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Simond lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Simond lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hess manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2##SUB2#
Simond 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. #SUB#
Hess looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Simond is defending well. Hess quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Simond has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Hess celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Quintin Hess!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 17, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Moore dives in and scores a takedown into Hess's guard.
Moore trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hess's guard.
Hess is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hess 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.
Hess is looking to sweep but instead, Moore has passed into half guard.
Hess is controlling Moore's trapped leg to prevent Moore from advancing to side control.
Moore is thwarting Hess's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hess is controlling Moore's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hess wants to improve his position but Moore is controlling well.
#T1#
Moore wants to take a breather but Hess is having none of it.
Hess tries to get to full guard but Moore has control of the leg.
Moore seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hess does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hess is controlling Moore's trapped leg to prevent Moore from advancing to side control.
Hess gets full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hess holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Hess looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hess keeping moving, preventing Moore from controlling successfully. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hess looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hess controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hess enables Moore to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hess manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Moore is standing up over Hess. Hess looks to escape but Moore dives into side control.
#REVR#
Hess struggling a bit here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hess trying to control but Moore flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Hess is trying to get back to his feet but Moore has full control of the position and if anything, Hess has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T3#
Hess tries to roll but Moore sticks to his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hess is breathing heavily.
Moore trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Hess is really stuck here.
Moore punches Hess on the ear.
Hess is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Moore looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Hess taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Travis Moore!
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