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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 25, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Cockney dives in and scores a takedown into Kennedy's guard.#ES#
Kennedy manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#CL2#
Cockney rushes Kennedy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kennedy goes for a takedown attempt but Cockney pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD2#
Cockney fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kennedy to the ground. Cockney is now in Kennedy's guard.
Kennedy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cockney trying to control but Kennedy is working from the bottom.
Cockney must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kennedy wants to sweep here but Cockney controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cockney drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kennedy looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kennedy looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kennedy! #REVR##T1#
Cockney is looking for a sweep.
Kennedy connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cockney some visible discomfort.
#SU#
Kennedy decides to stand up, so the ref orders Cockney to his feet. #TD2#
Kennedy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cockney to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cockney is looking to pass into half guard but Kennedy pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kennedy is in guard.#REVR#
Cockney has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Cockney wants to stand and escape but Kennedy is having none of it. #SU#
Kennedy stands and steps away. Cockney gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Cockney is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kennedy can't fight it off and eventually Cockney manages to take the fight to the floor. Kennedy looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cockney is fighting to break Kennedy's control of his arms but Kennedy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kennedy keeping moving, preventing Cockney from controlling successfully. #T3#
Cockney throws a strike but Kennedy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Cockney has his foot on Kennedy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kennedy works his way back into a safe position though.
Cockney trying to control the position.
Kennedy 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. #SU#
Kennedy stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Cockney clinches up with Kennedy and pushes him back against the cage.#T4##TD2#
Cockney gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Cockney seems to be looking for submissions.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kennedy is looking for a sweep. Cockney is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cockney is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kennedy reverses the position - he's now on top in Cockney's guard.
Kennedy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU#
Kennedy decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cockney, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominique Kennedy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kennedy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cockney. #ES#
Kennedy bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#CL2#
Cockney moves into the clinch successfully.
Kennedy is working for takedown but Cockney is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Kennedy jumps into guard, dragging Cockney to the mat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Kennedy is looking for a triangle but Cockney pushes his legs off easily.
Kennedy wants to get back to his feet but Cockney is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Cockney passes Kennedy's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Cockney is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kennedy is just riding it out for now. Cockney eventually gives up the hold.
Dominique Kennedy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kennedy manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kennedy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cockney accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cockney won't allow Kennedy to sweep him here.
Cockney postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cockney is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cockney looking to sit in guard and control but Kennedy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
Cockney is trying to keep Kennedy in close.
Kennedy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cockney working a defensive guard but Kennedy passes into half guard.
Cockney is trying to get back to full guard.
Kennedy stops Cockney from getting back to his feet.
Cockney tries to get to full guard but Kennedy has control of the leg.
Kennedy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Kennedy tries to sprawl but Cockney drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Kennedy has one foot on Cockney's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Kennedy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Cockney shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kennedy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kennedy controlling Cockney's posture.
Cockney controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominique Kennedy dominated that second round.
That's time! Kennedy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Cockney drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cockney wants to stand but Kennedy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kennedy wants to sweep but no luck.
Kennedy wants to stand and escape but Cockney is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cockney postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kennedy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cockney stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kennedy swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Kennedy wants to stand and escape but Cockney is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Cockney moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Cockney pulls guard successfully.
Cockney working a defensive guard but Kennedy passes into half guard.
Cockney wants to control but Kennedy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kennedy trying to control the pace. #T2#
Kennedy wants to stand but Cockney has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Cockney is looking to improve his position.
Kennedy is controlling the pace.
Cockney wants to control but Kennedy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3#
Well, if Kennedy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Cockney shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kennedy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kennedy bucks up and tries to throw Cockney off but instead Cockney has got his back!
Cockney tries to keep control of the position but Kennedy is staying busy.
Kennedy wants to get back to his feet.
Kennedy trying to control but not successfully. #T4#
What can Kennedy do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kennedy wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Cockney looking for the choke but no joy.
Kennedy trying to control the hands but Cockney won't let him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charleston Cockney comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kennedy 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominique Kennedy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Dark shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kennedy's guard.
Dark controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kennedy keeping full guard, as Dark tries to pass.
Kennedy is looking to stand up but Dark isn't so interested in that idea.
Dark is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dark throwing strikes but missing. #SU2#
Dark gets to his feet - Kennedy follows without any prompting. #T1##TD2#
Dark changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kennedy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dark fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kennedy tries to control but Dark manages to take his back.#SUB2#
Dark looking for the RNC.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB2#
Dark working for the choke. #T2#
Dark biding his time, controlling Kennedy.
Let's hope that Dark 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.#SUB2#
Dark working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Dark has the hooks in. Kennedy is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T3#
Dark somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. #SUB2#
Dark looking for the choke from the back.
Kennedy is in bad spot here.
Dark slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kennedy tries to break free.
Kennedy tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kennedy is breathing heavily.
Dark controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Dark throwing strikes here but Kennedy is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kennedy gets back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dark throws out a leg kick but Kennedy moves out of range and Dark only half commits.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Dark dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Dark swats away the attempt to clinch by Kennedy.#TD2#
Dark closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Dark looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kennedy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dark controlling the action here.
Dark scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Dark is working for a kimura but Kennedy is defending it quite comfortably.
Kennedy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dark. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dark performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SU2#
Dark decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #CL2#
Dark moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Dark has Kennedy pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dark pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kennedy tumbling to the mat - Dark dives into Kennedy's guard.
Kennedy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dark.
Dark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kennedy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Dark passes Kennedy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dark content to control rather than advance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Michael Dark has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dark prevents Kennedy from improving his position.
Dark sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
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.
Dark looks to land a strike but Kennedy avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Dark slips nicely into half guard.
Kennedy is looking for a sweep. Dark is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dark not doing much here.
Dark thows a huge punch but Kennedy dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Dark 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Kennedy throws a head kick but Dark moves out of range.
#TD2#
Dark closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kennedy keeping hold of Dark's head, controlling as best he can.
Kennedy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SU2#
Dark stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Dark has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kennedy clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB2#
Dark patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Dark is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kennedy is defending well though. Dark let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Dark is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kennedy has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Dark missing with punches from the back. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dark controlling from the back.
I really don't envy Kennedy right now.
#SUB2#
Dark is persistently looking for the submission but Kennedy is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Kennedy defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Dark looking for the RNC.
Kennedy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3##SUB2#
Dark looking for the choke but no joy.
Dark biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kennedy tries to break free.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dark is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
Kennedy is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
I really don't envy Kennedy right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dark has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
Dark looking for the choke from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Dark comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dark has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Dark!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Hafeez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kennedy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SU2#
Hafeez stands up from half guard. #TD2#
Hafeez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Kennedy kicks Hafeez off and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hafeez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hafeez moves out of range as Kennedy strikes.#TD2#
Hafeez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kennedy's guard.#ES#
Kennedy manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Kennedy fails to pull guard.
#T1##TD2#
Hafeez turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kennedy is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hafeez is controlling him well.#SU2#
Hafeez stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Hafeez looks to score with a jab to the body but Kennedy is just out of range.#TD2#
Hafeez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Kennedy manages to escape and get back to his feet! #CL2#
Hafeez instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hafeez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kennedy up against the cage.#TD2#
Hafeez has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kennedy clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#T2#
Hafeez wants to control but Kennedy manages to buck him off and is now in Hafeez's guard! Nice work there by Kennedy!
Hafeez wants to sweep here but Kennedy controlling him for the moment.
Kennedy controlling from the top position.
Hafeez is striking but Kennedy is not phased and passes to half guard.#T3#
Hafeez keeping hold of Kennedy's head, controlling as best he can.
Hafeez wants to get back to his feet.
Kennedy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kennedy working over Hafeez with some ground and pound. Hafeez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SU#
Kennedy stands up and beckons Hafeez to join him on the feet. #T4#
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.#CL2#
Hafeez rushes Kennedy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Hafeez breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Hafeez has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Hafeez jumps into guard, dragging Kennedy to the mat.
Kennedy trying to control but Hafeez is working from the bottom.
Hafeez is looking to sweep but instead, Kennedy has passed into half guard.
Kennedy prevents Hafeez from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kennedy working over Hafeez with some ground and pound. Hafeez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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 Dominique Kennedy will probably get the nod.
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##TD2#
Hafeez drives through with a takedown into Kennedy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hafeez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hafeez won't allow Kennedy to sweep him here.
Hafeez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dominique Kennedy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hafeez tries to free his leg and advance position but Kennedy is retaining full guard.
Kennedy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hafeez preventing the sweep. #T1#
Hafeez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kennedy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#ES#
Kennedy wriggles free and stands up.
Adil Hafeez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Hafeez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hafeez lands in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hafeez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hafeez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kennedy looking to control but Hafeez passes into half guard.
#SU2#
Hafeez stands up out of the half guard. #T2##TD2#
Hafeez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Kennedy uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
No joy there for Hafeez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD2#
Hafeez shoots in and gets a takedown into Kennedy's guard.#ES#
Kennedy pushes Hafeez off and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
Hafeez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kennedy to the mat! Kennedy manages to get full guard.
Kennedy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hafeez manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Kennedy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Hafeez has his hands on Kennedy's head, controlling the position. #SU#
Kennedy decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Hafeez closes the distance and pushes Kennedy back into the cage.
Hafeez gets underhooks to prevent Kennedy's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Hafeez has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kennedy clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Hafeez misses with punches from the back. #T4#
Hafeez throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Hafeez is not going to allow Kennedy to sit and survive in this position.
Kennedy staying busy and making it hard for Hafeez to control.
Hafeez throws a series of strikes and Kennedy wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here. #SUB2#
Hafeez goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kennedy is on top in guard.
Kennedy throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dominique Kennedy will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hafeez misses with a few strikes there.
#TD2#
Hafeez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hafeez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kennedy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Hafeez is trying to work for a kimura but Kennedy is defending well.
Kennedy is trying to stand up here but Hafeez is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hafeez trying to control the action but Kennedy is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hafeez working the head and body with strikes.
Hafeez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Hafeez throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kennedy to regain full guard.
Kennedy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hafeez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hafeez connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC2#
Kennedy is rocked!
Hafeez wants to control from the top but Kennedy keeps moving.
Oh Kennedy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hafeez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kennedy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hafeez is one step ahead there.
Hafeez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kennedy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kennedy seems to have got his legs back now.
Hafeez throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hafeez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kennedy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hafeez is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hafeez throws a lazy right hand but Kennedy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2#
Hafeez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Kennedy pushes Hafeez off and gets back to his feet.
Hafeez throws a jab when Kennedy was well out of range.#TD2#
Hafeez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kennedy keeping moving, preventing Hafeez from controlling successfully. #T3#
Kennedy has control of Hafeez's left arm, preventing Hafeez from doing any damage.
Adil Hafeez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hafeez works over Kennedy with some ground and pound from guard.
Hafeez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SU2#
Hafeez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kennedy, up you get! #CL2#
Hafeez rushes Kennedy and presses him up against the cage.
Kennedy jumps guard but Hafeez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#BC2#
Hafeez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hafeez throws a poor cross that misses
and Kennedy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Kennedy tries to sprawl but Hafeez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hafeez working over Kennedy with some ground and pound. Kennedy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hafeez working over Kennedy with some ground and pound. Kennedy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kennedy trying to control but Hafeez postures up.
Kennedy has hold of Hafeez's hands but Hafeez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dominique Kennedy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Hafeez seems to be working for a kimura but Kennedy defends the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adil Hafeez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kennedy 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominique Kennedy!
Adil Hafeez was interviewed post fight and said 'suck ya mum'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Viguier swats away the attempt to clinch by Kennedy.#TD2#
Viguier manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kennedy on his heels. He'll look to pass Kennedy's guard now, I'm sure.
Kennedy trying to control the position.
Kennedy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Viguier's guard. #REVR#
Viguier 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#
Kennedy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viguier missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Viguier slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Kennedy is looking to improve his position.
Kennedy is trying to control but can't.
Viguier tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Viguier content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Viguier throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Well, if Viguier is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kennedy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Viguier on the ground.
Kennedy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Viguier is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Viguier is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Kennedy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kennedy being controlled here, momentarily.
Viguier's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL2#
Viguier moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Viguier jumps guard.
Kennedy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SU#
Kennedy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Viguier moves into the clinch.
Kennedy looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Viguier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kennedy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Viguier just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charly Viguier dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Viguier closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Viguier controlling the position from side mount. #SUB2#
Viguier has an Americana. Kennedy didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Viguier is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Viguier hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Charly Viguier!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2018 |
#R1#
OShea throws a push kick but Kennedy slaps the foot to one side.
OShea looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Kennedy misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
Kennedy gets caught flat footed, as OShea shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Kennedy pushes OShea off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Conor OShea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
OShea instigates a clinch.
Kennedy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. OShea fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kennedy fails with an attempt to clinch.
OShea avoids the head kick by Kennedy.
Kennedy moves in looking to clinch but OShea pushes him off.
Kennedy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1##CL#
Kennedy moves into range and clinches up with OShea.#BC#
Kennedy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Kennedy clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Kennedy is fighting off a takedown attempt but OShea is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kennedy to the mat. Kennedy regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Kennedy manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Kennedy.
Kennedy is trying to drag OShea to the mat but OShea just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kennedy wants to get back to striking at distance but OShea won't allow it.
#T2#
OShea wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kennedy tries to score a body lock takedown but OShea shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominique Kennedy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
OShea breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
OShea looks to land a body kick but Kennedy moved away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kennedy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
OShea lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
OShea pushes Kennedy up against the cage in a clinch.
Kennedy tries to pull guard but OShea won't allow it.
Kennedy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kennedy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. OShea just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kennedy working aggressively here.
#T3##BC#
Kennedy manages to break the clinch.
Kennedy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has OShea pinned against the cage. OShea gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
OShea rushes Kennedy and presses him up against the cage.
Kennedy misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as OShea takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T4#
Kennedy drops down looking for an ankle pick but OShea pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kennedy wants to clinch.#CL2#
OShea clinches up with Kennedy and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
OShea's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Kennedy rushes OShea and presses him up against the cage.
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 Dominique Kennedy will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
OShea throws a body kick that misses. #TD2#
OShea scores with a takedown into Kennedy's guard.
We've been informed that OShea has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kennedy controls OShea momentarily but OShea frees himself.
Kennedy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
OShea is breathing heavily.#T1##SU#
Kennedy decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
Kennedy instigates a clinch.
Kennedy is trying to drag OShea to the mat but OShea just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kennedy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. OShea just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kennedy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but OShea pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominique Kennedy. That's going to take a lot out of 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.
OShea gets underhooks to prevent Kennedy's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Kennedy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
OShea wants to control from the top but Kennedy keeps moving.
Kennedy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. OShea manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Kennedy stands up from OShea's guard - Kennedy perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kennedy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kennedy tries to clinch there but OShea circles away.
#T3##TD#
Kennedy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. OShea quickly recovers to half guard.
Kennedy drops an elbow to the side of OShea's head. #SU#
Kennedy stands up out of the half guard.
Kennedy doesn't manage to clinch there - OShea circles away.
Kennedy misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Kennedy scores with a takedown into OShea's guard.#SU#
Kennedy stands up from OShea's guard - Kennedy perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kennedy throws a nice head kick!
#T4#
Kennedy moves in looking to clinch but OShea pushes him off.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kennedy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kennedy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by OShea after a bit of a struggle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
OShea dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD#
Kennedy jumps guard and drags OShea to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominique Kennedy dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
OShea throws a head kick that misses.
OShea just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKennedy.#CL2#
OShea gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kennedy tries to break the clinch but OShea is controlling the position.
Kennedy takes an elbow to the forehead.
OShea keeps control of Kennedy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
OShea successfully pulls guard.
OShea looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kennedy puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Kennedy is going to stand back up.
Kennedy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
OShea takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SU#
Kennedy gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Kennedy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
OShea shoots in and bounces Kennedy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Kennedy manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD2#
OShea turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES#
Kennedy throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
OShea bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Kennedy explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Kennedy is looking to clinch.
OShea blocks a jab.
As Kennedy backs off OShea throws a huge counter combo but Kennedy manages to avoid it all.
OShea blocks a head kick by Kennedy.
OShea avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Kennedy. #T3#
OShea keeps the fight on the outside.
OShea rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kennedy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
OShea blocks a head kick by Kennedy.
OShea throws out a counter right but Kennedy avoids it with no problem.
Kennedy fails with an attempt to clinch.
OShea replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kennedy blocks it well.
OShea defending well as Kennedy loads up on a big left hand.
OShea tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kennedy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OShea can do to turn this around?
Kennedy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
OShea throws a head kick but Kennedy moves out of range.
#CL2#
OShea closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
OShea has Kennedy pressed against the cage, preventing Kennedy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kennedy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kennedy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kennedy jumps guard but OShea turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kennedy tries to pull guard but OShea holds him up against the cage and eventually Kennedy drops back down to his feet.
Kennedy is trying to drag OShea to the mat but OShea just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominique Kennedy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kennedy jumps guard but OShea turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominique Kennedy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kennedy, 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominique Kennedy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Shmurda fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kennedy to the ground. Shmurda is now in Kennedy's guard.
Kennedy looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Shmurda puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kennedy is trying to maintain the position but Shmurda is very close to passing his half guard.
Kennedy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shmurda's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shmurda's back!
Kennedy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kennedy gets his hands free as Shmurda looks to control.
Kennedy keeps control of the position as Shmurda tries to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shmurda is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shmurda trying to control the hands but Kennedy breaks the grip. #T1#
Kennedy has good solid back control here.
Shmurda covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Shmurda trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Shmurda rolls, trying to escape but Kennedy keeps control of the position.
#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.
Kennedy scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Shmurda is looking for a way out.
Shmurda trying to control but not successfully.
Kennedy is hanging on to Shmurda's back as he tries to escape.
Kennedy missing with punches from the back.
Shmurda trying to control but not successfully.
Kennedy just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Kennedy punches the canvas rather than the man.
Kennedy slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Shmurda trying to control the hands but Kennedy won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
You can see the frustration on Shmurda's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kennedy trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Shmurda doesn't escape.
Shmurda wants to escape the position.
Shmurda looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kennedy throwing sloppy strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominique Kennedy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Shmurda clinches up with Kennedy and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Kennedy pulls Shmurda into guard.
Kennedy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shmurda can do to turn this around?
Shmurda stops Kennedy from standing up.
Kennedy wants to sweep but no luck.
Shmurda sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shmurda stands up over Kennedy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy wants to sweep but no luck.
Shmurda lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shmurda with a nice head shot there.
Dominique Kennedy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kennedy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shmurda. #T1#
Kennedy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shmurda with a nice head shot there.
Kennedy controlling Shmurda's posture.
Kennedy wants to get back to his feet but Shmurda is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shmurda missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shmurda is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shmurda being controlled here momentarily.
Shmurda throwing strikes from guard but Kennedy blocks nicely. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shmurda postures up in Kennedy's guard and throws a big left but Kennedy blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Shmurda drives through and clinches with Kennedy against the cage.
#TD2#
Shmurda has clasped his hands together around Kennedy's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Shmurda trying to control the action but Kennedy is working from the bottom.
Shmurda landing a few strikes.
Kennedy taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T3##SUB2#
Shmurda swings around for an armbar but Kennedy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Shmurda's guard.
Kennedy wants to stand but Shmurda has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kennedy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Kennedy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shmurda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kennedy has managed to get both his arms back between Shmurda's legs - danger averted.
Shmurda has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Shmurda looking to control.
#T4##SU#
Kennedy decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Shmurda, up you get!
Shmurda misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice body punch from Shmurda. #CL#
Kennedy has managed to clinch.
Shmurda displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kennedy up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kennedy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shmurda.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Shmurda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Kennedy gets tackled into the cage by Shmurda. Shmurda maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Shmurda successfully pulls guard.
Kennedy wants to stand but Shmurda has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Shmurda controls Kennedy momentarily but Kennedy frees himself. #SU#
Kennedy stands up from Shmurda's guard - Kennedy perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Kennedy gets caught napping as Shmurda dives in and scores a takedown. Kennedy manages to retain guard.#ES#
Kennedy pushes Shmurda off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Shmurda throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kennedy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shmurda is in Kennedy's guard.#ES#
Kennedy wriggles free and stands up. #T1##CL2#
Shmurda clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Kennedy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Shmurda stopping the sweep attempt from Kennedy.
Shmurda with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Shmurda drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kennedy dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Shmurda has his foot on Kennedy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kennedy works his way back into a safe position though.
Shmurda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kennedy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Shmurda being controlled here, momentarily.
Shmurda working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kennedy.
Shmurda controlling Kennedy's posture.
Kennedy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Kennedy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kennedy stopping the sweep attempt from Shmurda.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Shmurda throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kennedy was covering up waiting for the punch and Shmurda finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Kennedy is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD#
Kennedy has hold of one of Shmurda's legs. Shmurda is fighting the takedown attempt but Kennedy gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Kennedy is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Kennedy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Shmurda's guard.#SU#
Kennedy decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Shmurda scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Kennedy has one foot on Shmurda's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominique Kennedy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kennedy 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominique Kennedy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Dongba closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dongba lands in his opponent's guard.
Dongba slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dongba tries to free his leg and advance position but Kennedy is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kennedy wants to sweep but no luck.
Dongba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dongba drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dongba jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dongba engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
It looks like Dongba might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Kennedy is trying to control the position but Dongba postures up.
Dongba trying to control but Kennedy is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Dongba gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Dongba goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kennedy has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dongba but great work by Kennedy.
Kennedy tries to stand but Dongba is controlling his head.
Kennedy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2##SU#
Kennedy stands up and beckons Dongba to his feet. #TD2#
Dongba scores with a takedown into Kennedy's guard.
Dongba controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kennedy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dongba trying to control the position from guard on top but Kennedy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB2#
Dongba drops back looking for a leg! Kennedy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kennedy manages to kick Dongba off! Dongba jumps back into Kennedy's guard.
Kennedy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dongba controls the pace.
Kennedy is looking to stand up but Dongba isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kennedy holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dongba circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2#
Dongba darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Dongba is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kennedy sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Dongba seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kennedy is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Osmane Dongba!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Kennedy throws a nice head kick!
#CL#
Kennedy has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Kennedy has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Chavez is trying to keep an underhook but Kennedy manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Chavez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kennedy pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Chavez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kennedy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kennedy wants to stand up but Chavez has a hold of him and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy is thwarting Chavez's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Kennedy content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Chavez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kennedy pulls his head out easily.
Chavez is pressing down on Kennedy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kennedy 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. #SUB2#
Kennedy wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Chavez's closed guard. He's half up but Chavez has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Chavez pivots and extends the arm, Kennedy falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Chavez! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Saulo Chavez!
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