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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Clarke throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Long counters with a nice double leg into side control. Clarke won't be happy with that.
Clarke is trying to get back to his feet.
Long tries to move to mount but Clarke blocks the move with his legs.
Clarke being controlled for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarke stops Long from passing to mount.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T1#
Long trying to control the action but Clarke is working from the bottom.
Clarke tries to escape but Long is in control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Long showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clarke.
Clarke misses with the combination.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Clarke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Long manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Long with the counter takedown but Clarke avoids it easily.
Clarke misses the shot to the body.
And Long tries to counter it with a takedown but Clarke pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Clarke shoots in but Long avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Long is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Clarke throws a nice looking combination but Long bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Long showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clarke.
Long is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Clarke misses with a few strikes there.
Long tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Clarke darts in looking for a takedown but Long gets double underhooks and turns Clarke into the cage.
Clarke tries to clinch #TD2#
and Long decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Clarke's guard.
Long tries to free his leg and advance position but Clarke is retaining full guard.
Clarke is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Clarke throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Long stays in close to Clarke's body and controls the position.
Clarke wants to stand but Long is controlling the position. #T4#
Clarke 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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Clarke throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Clarke misses with a body punch
#TD2#
and Long counters with a nice double leg into side control. Clarke won't be happy with that.
Clarke is trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Long is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Clarke's shoulder. That is not cool.
Clarke stops Long from passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Long dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Clarke misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Long counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Clarke!
Clarke struggling a bit here.
Clarke pushes Long away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Long gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here as Long stalls from top position.
Clarke misses with a strike from the bottom.#T1#
Long tries to move to full mount but Clarke actually manages to regain half guard.
Justin Long has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Let's hope that Long has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Clarke. #ES2#
Long sneaks out the side door and pushes Clarke away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T2#
Thad Clarke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Long circles away from the clinch attempt.
Long drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Clarke defends it well.
Clarke throws a nice looking combination but Long bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Long drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Clarke defends it well.
Clarke misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Long counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Clarke!
Long has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clarke wants to control but Long postures up.
Long is looking to take a break and control but Clarke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clarke regains half guard.#T3#
Clarke is trying to stand.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Long. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Clarke wants to control but Long is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Long prevents Clarke from standing back up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A nice combination there by Clarke.
Clarke jabs Long to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Clarke fails with a takedown attempt.
And Long tries to counter it with a takedown but Clarke pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4#
Clarke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Clarke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Long with the counter takedown but Clarke avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clarke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Long.
Long changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Clarke throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Long decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Clarke's guard.
Clarke is wriggling around but Long manages to pass to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Long 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. 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#
Clarke throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Long counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Long trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clarke is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Long is controlling him.
Clarke trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Long must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Long 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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T1##SUB#
Clarke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Long really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Clarke. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Clarke wants to get back to his feet but Long is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Long trying to control the position from guard on top but Clarke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Clarke is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T2##TD2#
Long lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Long stops Clarke from getting back to his feet.
Long is controlling the pace.
Clarke looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T3#
Clarke trying to hold on to Long's head to control him but Long postures up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Danga de danga de dang - Clarke scores with a four punch combination!
Clarke tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Long counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T4#
Clarke tries to kick Long off but Long keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Clarke is trying to escape back to his feet but Long uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Long just content to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clarke wants to get back to his feet but Long drags him back down.
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 Thad Clarke.
I think Long 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Long!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 02, 2018 |
#R1#
No joy there for Clarke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Clarke could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cutt tries to bum rush Clarke with a series of wild strikes but Clarke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Clarke clinches up with Cutt and pushes him back against the cage.
Clarke takes a shot to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Thad Clarke has been cut.
Clarke keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cutt 's efforts to push away.
Clarke tries to score a body lock takedown but Cutt shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Clarke has hold of one of Cutt 's legs. Cutt is fighting the takedown attempt but Clarke gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Cutt is looking to stand up but Clarke isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Clarke is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Clarke postures up in Cutt 's guard and throws a big left but Cutt blocks it.
Clarke working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cutt 's head.
Cutt is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Clarke is controlling him.
Clarke throwing strikes but missing.
Clarke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clarke cracks Cutt with a solid left hand.
Clarke won't allow Cutt to get back to his feet.
Clarke 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.
Clarke keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cutt 's head.#T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clarke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Clarke lands a couple of elbows.
Clarke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clarke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cutt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Clarke. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Clarke drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Clarke jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Clarke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Clarke throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clarke won't allow Cutt to get back to his feet.
Clarke is looking to work some ground and pound but Cutt has wrist control.
Cutt wants to stand but Clarke is controlling the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Clarke landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Clarke scoring with some ground and pound.
Cutt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SU#
Clarke gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cutt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL2#
Cutt has managed to clinch.
Cutt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cutt prevents the takedown attempt.
Clarke wants to take the fight to the mat but Cutt manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thad Clarke. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Cutt wants to stall.
Clarke can't get the takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Cutt 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cutt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Clarke has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cutt is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Clarke takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cutt tries to break free but Clarke pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thad Clarke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thad Clarke's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Cutt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Clarke takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Clarke throws a series of punches but Cutt avoids them all with ease.
Thad Clarke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clarke has his takedown stuffed
and Cutt counters with a stiff right hand.
Cutt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Cutt darts in and clinches Clarke up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Clarke breaks from the clinch.
Cutt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cutt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Clarke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cutt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Clarke wants to clinch but Cutt slips to the side
and Cutt counters with a left and a right that stings Clarke. #ROC2#
Clarke is rocked!
Clarke walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Clarke limp body while Cutt jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). AKimbo Cutt !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 22, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Holmsen instigates a clinch.
Holmsen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Thad Clarke has been cut.
Holmsen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Clarke up against the cage.
Clarke is trying to pull guard but Holmsen has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Holmsen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Holmsen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Holmsen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Clarke moves into range and clinches up with Holmsen.
Clarke could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Clarke tries to pull guard but Holmsen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Holmsen manages to break the clinch.
Holmsen cracks Clarke with a good jab.
Clarke is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Holmsen just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Clarke has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tommas Holmsen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Jack keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CUT2#
It looks like Thad Clarke has been cut.#KD2#
Jack cracks Clarke with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Clarke looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Jack finish him?
#ROC2#
Clarke is rocked!
Jack drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Clarke's head, knocking him out cold! Jack is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). New Jack!
As New Jack got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: where da blow'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Shamrock shoots in and bounces Clarke off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Clarke is breathing heavily.
Shamrock trying to control but Clarke is working from the bottom.
Shamrock controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Shamrock stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clarke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shamrock postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Clarke is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock trying to control but Clarke is working from the bottom.
Shamrock preventing the sweep.
Clarke might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Shamrock stops Clarke from standing up.
Clarke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Shamrock looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Shamrock is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Clarke is looking to stand up but Shamrock isn't so interested in that idea. #SU2#
Shamrock stands up from Clarke's guard - Shamrock perhaps looking for a knockout.
Clarke takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT2#
It looks like Thad Clarke has been cut.#T2##TD2#
Shamrock scores with a takedown into Clarke's guard.
Clarke wants to stand and escape but Shamrock is having none of it.
Clarke keeping full guard, as Shamrock tries to pass.
Shamrock trying to control the position from guard on top but Clarke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Shamrock 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. #SUB2#
Shamrock drops back looking for a leg! Clarke is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Clarke manages to kick Shamrock off! Shamrock jumps back into Clarke's guard. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shamrock postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Clarke really is a fat lump.
Shamrock wants to pass the guard but Clarke is keeping the position.
Shamrock wants to control from the top but Clarke keeps moving.
Shamrock slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shamrock lands an elbow.
Shamrock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clarke keeps working.
Clarke wants to get back to his feet.
Shamrock lands a nice forearm strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shamrock slows the pace down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Shamrock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thad Clarke's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Shamrock throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Clarke was covering up waiting for the punch and Shamrock finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Shamrock engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shamrock makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock trying to control but Clarke is working from the bottom.
Shamrock is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Larry Shamrock has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Clarke keeping moving, preventing Shamrock from controlling successfully.
Shamrock 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.
Shamrock trying to control the position from guard on top but Clarke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shamrock distracts Clarke with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#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.#SU2#
Shamrock stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Clarke on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Shamrock lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shamrock.
Shamrock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#TD2#
Shamrock closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Shamrock controlling the action here.
Shamrock prevents Clarke from standing back up.
Clarke is not content to let Shamrock control the position.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Shamrock. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T3##SUB2#
Shamrock is working for a submission of some sort.
Clarke wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Shamrock seems content to control.
Clarke has hold of Shamrock's hands but Shamrock slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Shamrock seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Clarke is staying active underneath Shamrock, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Shamrock drives through with a takedown into Clarke's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Clarke wants to stand up but Shamrock is controlling him.
Shamrock must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shamrock chips away with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clarke utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SU2#
Clarke is working an open guard so Shamrock takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Clarke gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Clarke has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Shamrock has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Shamrock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thad Clarke's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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#
Shamrock changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Clarke looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shamrock passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Clarke!
Shamrock scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Shamrock tries to control but Clarke wriggling away.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the head.
Shamrock tries to control but Clarke wriggling away.
Shamrock scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Clarke?
#ROC2#
Clarke is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Shamrock looking to control and managing it successfully.
Oh Clarke is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clarke takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Clarke in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Shamrock postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Clarke bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Shamrock and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Larry Shamrock!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Chapman scores with a takedown into Clarke's guard.
Clarke could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Clarke trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Clarke keeping moving, preventing Chapman from controlling successfully.
Chapman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chapman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Clarke keeping moving, preventing Chapman from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chapman landing some decent shots from guard.
Chapman won't allow Clarke to sweep him here. #T1#
Clarke wants to stand but Chapman is controlling the position.
Chapman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Clarke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chapman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chapman wants to control from the top but Clarke keeps moving. #SU2#
Chapman stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Clarke takes a swing at Chapman 's ribcage but misses. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Clarke takes a swing at Chapman 's ribcage but misses.
Clarke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clarke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chapman . #TD2#
Chapman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chapman showed some decent athleticism there.
Clarke is trying to stand up here but Chapman is controlling him well.
Chapman lands with a punch from half guard.
Chapman stalling.
Chapman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
Chapman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Clarke is trying to escape the mount but Chapman keeps good control and instead manages to take Clarke's back.
#SUB2#
Chapman looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Chapman is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Clarke is taking damage to the body and head.
Clarke wants to get back to his feet. #T4##SUB2#
Chapman is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clarke wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Chapman is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Clarke defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Clarke is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riley Chapman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Chapman pushes Clarke up against the cage in a clinch.
Clarke tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chapman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#TD2#
Chapman lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Chapman lands strikes from half guard.#SU2#
Chapman stands up out of the half guard.
Clarke misses with a two punch combination.
Chapman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Clarke defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Chapman pushes Clarke up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Chapman pulls guard successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Chapman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Chapman wants to sweep but no luck. #ES2#
Chapman wriggles free and stands up. #TD2#
Chapman gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Clarke kicks Chapman off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Chapman rushes Clarke and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Chapman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Riley Chapman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Chapman manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Clarke on his heels. He'll look to pass Clarke's guard now, I'm sure.#T2#
Chapman postures up and lands a big shot to Clarke's brow.
Clarke has momentary wrist control but Chapman slips an elbow through the middle.#SU2#
Chapman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Chapman closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Clarke's guard.
Chapman stops Clarke from standing up. #SU2#
Chapman gets to his feet - Clarke follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Chapman dives in and scores a takedown into Clarke's guard.
Chapman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chapman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Clarke is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chapman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Clarke is looking to regain half guard here but Chapman keeps moving and retains side control.
Chapman working the body and head with strikes.
Riley Chapman has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chapman slows the pace down. #SUB2#
Chapman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Clarke wants to control but Chapman postures up.
Clarke is not content to let Chapman control the position.
Clarke tries to escape but Chapman is in control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riley Chapman 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##TD2#
Chapman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Clarke quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Clarke kicks off Chapman and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Chapman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Clarke is trying to stand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chapman working over Clarke with some ground and pound. Clarke looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chapman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Chapman lands strikes from half guard.#SU2#
Chapman stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Clarke to get to his feet. #CL2#
Chapman clinches up with Clarke and pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##BC2#
Chapman 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clarke moves out of range as Chapman throws a body kick.
#TD2#
Chapman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Clarke wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Chapman manages to pass to side control. #REVR##SU2#
Chapman stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Chapman 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Clarke under the eye.#ROC2#
Clarke is rocked!#T2##TD2#
Chapman closes the distance looking for a takedown. Clarke stuffs it but Chapman still has hold of him. Chapman picks Clarke up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Chapman slams Clarke to the floor and that's really hurt Clarke - he doesn't know where he is! Chapman throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Riley Chapman !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Clarke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Austin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Clarke could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD2#
Austin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Austin wants to control from the top but Clarke keeps moving.
Clarke 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.
Austin stays in close to Clarke's body and controls the position.
Austin throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarke wants to stand but Austin is controlling the position.
Austin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Austin 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. #T1#
Clarke is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Austin is controlling him.
Clarke trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Clarke tries a head kick but it misses.
And Austin responds with a good body kick, but Clarke manages to step out the way in time.
Clarke throws a combination that misses #KD2#
and Austin counters with a crisp one two that drops Clarke! Austin thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Clarke to his feet! Clarke is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Clarke is rocked!
Austin connects with a nice cross there... Clarke is looking wobbly and Austin recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Clarke to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Austin jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Romeo Austin !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Jones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Clarke looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Clarke is trying to buck Jones off.
Clarke wants to control but Jones postures up.#SUB2#
Jones tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jones has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Clarke keeping his opponent close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarke can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Jones trying to control the position but Clarke is working away.
Jones content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Jones tries to move into full mount but can't pass Clarke's legs.
Clarke might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jones slows the pace down.
Clarke is trying to work for a sweep but Jones has mounted him!#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.
Clarke can't escape the position.
Jones lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jones trying to control but Clarke is having none of it.
Clarke's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Jones goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Clarke is on top in guard.
Clarke won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Jones is trying to control the position but Clarke postures up. #T3#
Clarke throws a big elbow that misses.
Clarke postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clarke with a nice head shot there.
Clarke is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Clarke could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Clarke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones wants to improve his position but instead Clarke has moved into half guard.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Clarke.
Clarke missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jones wants to control but Clarke is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Clarke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Clarke missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jones manages to get to full guard.
Jones striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Clarke postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it. #SUB2#
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Clarke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Clarke manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Jones wants to reverse the position here. Clarke has hold of a leg though and he's dropped back looking for a kneebar! The fighters roll across the mat but Jones is forced to tap! Jones looks devastated but at least his leg points in the right direction.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Thad Clarke!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Clarke looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Clarke has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Clarke defends it easily.
Smith looks winded!
Clarke lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Clarke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Clarke's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Clarke is working Smith over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarke with a flurry of punches that miss.
Clarke is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Clarke distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Clarke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clarke landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Clarke lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Clarke stops Smith from standing up. #SU#
Clarke stands and steps away. Smith gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Clarke pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Clarke.
Clarke drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smith gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Clarke holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T2##TD2#
Smith jumps into guard, dragging Clarke to the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clarke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Clarke really is a fat lump.
Clarke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Clarke landing with the ground and pound.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Clarke lands a couple of elbows.
Clarke scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clarke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Clarke lands a couple of elbows.
Clarke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Clarke connects with a couple of short punches.
Clarke landing some decent shots from guard.
Clarke content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Clarke distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Clarke lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Clarke lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
Clarke landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Clarke avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Clarke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Clarke is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Clarke lands a couple of digs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clarke distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Clarke defends easily.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thad Clarke dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Clarke misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Clarke does no damage.
Smith unleashes a big counter combination but Clarke bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Thad Clarke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clarke looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Smith drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Clarke defends it well.#TD2#
Smith scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Clarke is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Clarke striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Clarke is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarke is pushing Smith's head away, looking to escape. Smith manages to hold on to the position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clarke trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T1#
Clarke throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Clarke fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Smith sprawls well initially but Clarke persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Smith pushes Clarke off but Clarke dives into side control.
Clarke working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Smith wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Clarke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Smith taking punishment in the form of punches.
Clarke connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Smith some visible discomfort.
Clarke works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Smith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Clarke working the head with strikes.
Clarke working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB#
Clarke is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Smith is trying to control Clarke's posture but Clarke avoids it. #T3##SUB#
Clarke tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Smith struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Clarke working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Clarke creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Smith sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Clarke is trying to ground and pound but Smith uses the momentary lack of control by Clarke to regain half guard. #SUB#
Clarke is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Clarke.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thad Clarke 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#
Clarke closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Clarke lands in his opponent's guard.
Clarke makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Clarke with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Clarke lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Clarke is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Clarke with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarke postures up.
Clarke is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Clarke chips away with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Clarke postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Clarke working some strikes from top position.
Clarke makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Clarke is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Clarke content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Clarke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Clarke is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Clarke slowing the pace effectively.#T2##BC#
Clarke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Clarke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clarke tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith misses with the combination.
Clarke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Clarke moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Clarke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD#
Clarke closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Smith quickly recovers to half guard.
Clarke not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Clarke has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Smith works to full guard.
Smith is controlling Clarke's posture.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clarke.
Clarke throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clarke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clarke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Clarke throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Smith clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Clarke pressing his opponent against the cage.
Joe Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thad Clarke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Clarke blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thad Clarke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Clarke, 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thad Clarke!
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