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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Storm fails in his attempt to clinch.
Storm looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Storm throws a leg kick
letting Cross counter with a right hand. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Storm enables Cross to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Storm manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cross is looking to work some ground and pound but Storm has wrist control.
Cross knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Storm on the ground.
Cross scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cross stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Storm swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Storm looking to control.
Cross loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Cross gets to his feet - Storm follows without any prompting. #TD#
Cross shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cross showed some decent athleticism there. #ES2#
Storm makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Storm.
As Storm looks to move away, Cross throws a big counter combo but Storm just gets out of the way.
Cross tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Storm defends well and Cross ends up having to push Storm into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cross blocks a head kick by Storm.
#TD#
Cross shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Storm manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Storm utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SU#
Cross gets to his feet. Storm looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Cross looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Cross is trying to work for a kimura but Storm is defending well.
#T2#
Cross not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Cross is working for a submission of some sort.
Cross is thwarting Storm's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cross landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Cross thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Cross is looking for a kimura here.
Cross is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cross lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Storm trying to hold on to Cross's head to control him but Cross postures up.
Cross missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Cross seems to be working for a kimura but Storm defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Cross is working for a kimura but Storm is defending it quite comfortably.
Storm keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cross throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charley Cross 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#
Cross darts in looking for a takedown but Storm gets double underhooks and turns Cross into the cage.
Storm lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cross circles away quickly and effectively.
Cross changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Storm tries to avoid it but Cross manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Storm to the ground. Storm escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cross goes for a double leg but Storm avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Storm continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charley Cross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Storm shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cross as he avoids it easily.
Cross fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Cross throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Storm was covering up waiting for the punch and Cross finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cross is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Storm can do to turn this around?#T1#
Cross throwing strikes from guard but Storm blocks nicely.
Cross could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Storm 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.
Cross throws a strike but Storm rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Storm throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Charley Cross overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Storm trying to control but Cross is working from the bottom.
Cross has a closed guard, preventing Storm from standing up. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Storm postures up.
Cross controlling the position.
Cross looking to hit a scissor sweep but Storm is one step ahead there.
Cross keeping moving, preventing Storm from controlling successfully. #T3#
Storm passes Cross's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cross keeping hold of Storm's head, controlling as best he can.
Cross trying to control from the bottom.
Cross is concentrating on defense, preventing Storm from advancing position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Storm misses with a double jab
and Cross counters with a one-two to the body. #T4##TD#
Cross feints and as Storm raises his hands in defense, Cross changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Storm utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Cross drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Storm dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Storm is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cross is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cross working a defensive guard but Storm passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cross is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Storm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Cross or perhaps it was just good defense by Storm, which made it look bad.
Cross avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Storm shoots for a double leg takedown but Cross sprawls well. He's pushed Storm's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cross is looking to counter the offense by Storm and move into the clinch.
Storm displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cross.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cross.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charley Cross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm shoots in but no luck this time.
Michael Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Storm gets caught napping as Cross dives in and scores a takedown. Storm manages to retain guard.#T1##SU#
Cross stands and steps away. Storm gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Storm gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cross to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Storm manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Cross lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cross goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Storm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cross tries a body shot but Storm blocks it.
#TD2#
Storm drags the fight down to the ground.
Cross in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Storm tries to strike from the bottom.
Storm is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cross slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Cross is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Storm is just riding it out for now. Cross eventually gives up the hold.
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!
Storm looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T3##SUB#
Cross is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Storm defends it well. #SUB#
Cross wants to work for an arm triangle but Storm is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Storm manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Storm is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cross scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU#
Cross stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Storm darts in trying to clinch
and Cross counters with a three punch combo that has Storm backing up. Storm nods at Cross to acknowledge the strikes.
Storm shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cross sprawls well. Cross wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Storm gets slowly back to his feet.
Cross is looking to counter with head kicks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Storm tries to score with a low kick but Cross moves his leg out of the way.
Storm is looking to land body kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charley Cross showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cross has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charley Cross!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Baird closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Baird has clasped his hands together around Storm's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Storm avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Baird.
Baird tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #SUB#
Baird tries for a kimura but Storm is defending well.
Baird wants to stand but Storm is controlling his arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Storm's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1##SU#
Baird has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Baird takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Storm shoots in but no luck this time.
Baird with a poor takedown
and Storm counters with a right hand to the body.
Storm lands with a nice body punch.
Storm swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Baird counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Baird.
Baird keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Storm's efforts to push away.#BC#
Baird breaks from the clinch.
#T2##CL2#
Baird tries to keep at a distance but Storm has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Baird escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Baird gets caught napping as Storm dives in and scores a takedown. Baird manages to retain guard.
Storm controlling from the top position.
Baird keeping moving, preventing Storm from controlling successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baird trying to control the position here. #T3#
Baird keeping full guard, as Storm tries to pass.
Baird has control of Storm's left arm, preventing Storm from doing any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Storm working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU2#
Storm stands up and waves to Baird to follow him.
We've been informed that Storm has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Baird really is a fat lump.
Baird changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Storm tries to avoid it but Baird manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Storm to the ground. Storm escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Baird looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Storm!
Storm bucks up and tries to throw Baird off but instead Baird has got his back!
Baird not allowing Storm to control his hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baird is hanging on to Storm's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Storm will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Baird has taken the fight to the clinch.
Baird doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baird keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Storm's efforts to push away.
Baird can't break the clinch.
Baird has Storm pressed against the cage, preventing Storm from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Baird has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Storm is trying to keep an underhook but Baird manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Storm wants to improve his position but Baird is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Baird connects with a nice short shot to Storm's temple.
Storm taking some punishment here, with Baird in his half guard.
Storm wants to control but Baird is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Storm might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Baird haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Baird looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Storm on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Baird prevents Storm from improving his position.
Storm pushes Baird off looking to stand but Baird dives back in and keeps control.
Baird controlling the action here.
Storm is looking to improve his position.
Storm is breathing heavily.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Storm is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Baird scores with a couple of nice shots.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Baird in particular looking to stall.
Baird working the head and body with strikes.
Storm moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Baird is looking to stand up but Storm won't let him.
Baird postures up and lands a big shot to Storm's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Storm wants to get back to his feet but Baird is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Baird trying to control the position from guard on top but Storm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Baird gets a double leg takedown into Storm's guard.
Storm working a defensive guard here.
Baird wants to control from the top but Storm keeps moving.
Baird is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Storm can do to turn this around?
Baird has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Storm is proving hard to escape from.
Storm not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Storm looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Baird might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Baird scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Baird loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Baird has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Storm is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Baird closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Storm breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kent Baird 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#
Baird drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Baird working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Baird working away.
Baird lands a nice forearm strike.
Storm is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU#
Baird stands up and beckons Storm to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Storm takes the fight into the clinch.
Storm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##TD#
Baird gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Baird is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Baird has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Baird wanted to stand there but Storm had control of the position. #SU#
Baird decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Baird shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Storm sprawls well. Storm wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Baird gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Storm.
Storm fails to land the takedown.
Baird seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Storm with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Baird decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Storm's guard.
Kent Baird has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Storm.
Baird wants to stand but Storm has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Storm is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Baird is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3##SU#
Baird stands and steps away. Storm gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Baird looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Storm trying to control the position here.
Baird not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Baird lands a couple of digs.#T4##SU#
Baird stands and steps away. Storm gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Baird goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Storm is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Storm moves into the clinch successfully.
Baird goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Storm is looking to break free of the clinch but Baird has double underhooks.
Storm tries to circle away but Baird has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Baird gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Storm regains guard.
Storm wants to get back to his feet but Baird passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Storm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kent Baird!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Storm misses with a body kick.#CL2#
Storm darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.#TD2#
Storm gets control of Jones's arms and successfully pulls guard. Storm will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jones could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones throws a strike but Storm rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Jones is looking for a triangle but Storm pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Storm working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Storm on the ground.
Storm with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Jones keeping moving, preventing Storm from controlling successfully.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Storm is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Storm advances to half guard.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Storm takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jones has hold of Storm's hands but Storm slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Storm lands with a punch from half guard. #T2##SUB#
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Storm sits in half guard. #SUB#
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Storm pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Storm seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jones trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Storm passes the guard and advances to mount!
Storm landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jones is breathing heavily.
Storm breaks from Jones's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Storm putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Storm lands a big shot to the head and Jones winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Michael Storm!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Storm closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. God did well to prevent Storm getting side control.#SUB2#
God actively working from the bottom here.
God tries to roll over but Storm keeps him under control.#SUB2#
God is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Storm pulls his head out easily.
God wants to get back to full guard.
Storm winds up and cracks God with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Storm seems to be looking for submissions.
God tries to roll over but Storm keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
God actively working from the bottom here.
Storm is trying to control. God wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
God is looking to improve his position.
God trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
God is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Storm pulls his head out easily.
Storm drops an elbow to the side of God's head.
Storm wants to control but God is keeping him busy.
God tries to get to full guard but Storm has control of the leg. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
God is looking to control Storm's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can God avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. God manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Storm has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
God keeping full guard, as Storm tries to pass.
Storm slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Storm works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
God tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Storm easily slips into full mount!
God slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3#
Storm prevents God from improving his position.
Storm perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
God is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
God looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
God looks winded!
God trying to control but Storm postures up.
God manages to get to full guard.
Storm connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
God is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Storm defends well.
Storm working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
God looking for a guillotine here but Storm defends easily.
God controls Storm momentarily but Storm frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Storm controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Storm dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Storm tries to clinch but God moves out of range. #TD#
Storm gets the takedown into side control.
God wants to control but Storm postures up.#SU#
Storm decides to take the fight back to the feet.
God throws a jab but it's blocked by Storm. #TD#
Storm dives in and scores a takedown into God's guard.
God wants to sweep but no luck.
Storm is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that God can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
God looking for a guillotine here but Storm defends easily.
#SUB2#
God looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Storm is defending well. God quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Storm has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! God celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Young God!
Our winner, Young God, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Storm has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rush wants to break free but Storm has control.
Storm manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC2#
Storm manages to break the clinch.
Storm blocks a low kick nicely.
Rush throws a low kick, looking for Storm's leg but Storm calmly moves out of range.
Storm misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Rush counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm tries to pull guard but Rush holds him up against the cage and eventually Storm drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Storm manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Storm shoots in for a takedown but Rush shows good takedown defense.
As Storm looks to move away, Rush throws a big counter combo but Storm just gets out of the way.
Ronny Rush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Storm.
Rush stuffs the takedown.
Storm swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rush counters with a solid body kick.
Rush blocks the body kick.
Rush appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Storm rushes Rush and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Storm tries to score a body lock takedown but Rush shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Storm tries to pull guard but Rush holds him up against the cage and eventually Storm drops back down to his feet.
Rush could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Storm prevents Rush from breaking the clinch.
Storm has Rush pressed against the cage, preventing Rush from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Storm is pushing Rush up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T2#
Storm fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Storm tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A frustrated look appears on Rush's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Storm displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rush up against the cage.#BC2#
Storm breaks the clinch.
Storm gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rush counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T3#
Rush scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rush tries to close the distance and clinch but Storm swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A good leg kick by Rush.
Michael Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Rush moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Rush's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rush is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Storm is working for takedown but Rush is calmly controlling the position for now.
Storm looks winded!
Storm jumps guard but Rush turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Storm wants a takedown.
Storm tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T4#
Rush tries to break the clinch but Storm is controlling the position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Storm tries to land knees in the clinch but Rush avoids the damage to the body.
Storm is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rush is defending well.
Storm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Storm tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rush lands a left hand that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
Storm drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rush pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronny Rush dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rush thows a body kick. Storm tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Storm throws a sloppy head kick
and Rush counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Storm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rush tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Storm manages to circle out of the way.
Storm tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rush swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Rush moves into the clinch.
Storm can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Storm drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rush pulls his leg out and moves away.
Storm shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL#
Rush has managed to clinch.
#T1#
Storm blocking some punches.
Storm drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rush pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ronny Rush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Storm.
Storm is breathing heavily.
Rush with a jab.
Storm shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rush as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Rush moves into the clinch successfully.
Storm stalling.
#BC#
Rush manages to break the clinch.
Storm misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2#
Storm takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rush tries to clinch up but Storm circles away and keeps his distance.
Storm wants to counter the offense by Rush and move into the clinch position.
Storm gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Storm misses with a body punch
and Rush counters with a two punch combo.
Storm on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rush. Rush obviously looking to wear him down.
Storm lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ronny Rush is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Storm has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rush.
Storm looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rush is fending him off so far but Storm persists. Nope, Rush circles away and we're back to standing.
Rush half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Storm keeps the fight on the outside.
Rush takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Storm doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rush counters with a thumping low kick. #T3#
Rush cracks Storm with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rush tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Rush does it's job there.
Storm throws a head kick but Rush moves out of range.
Rush scoring well with a low kick there.
Rush lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Michael Storm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Rush pushes Storm up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Rush pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Storm tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rush paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Storm blocks a head kick by Rush.
#T4#
Rush connects with a solid leg kick.
Storm blocks a head kick by Rush.
Rush misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Storm tries to keep at a distance but Rush has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rush working hard to break the clinch.
Storm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Storm tries to pull guard but Rush holds him up against the cage and eventually Storm drops back down to his feet.
Storm is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rush is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronny Rush dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Rush keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Storm takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Storm shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rush as he avoids it easily.
Storm shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ronny Rush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Storm.
Storm throws a series of punches but Rush avoids them all with ease.
Ronny Rush is winning the standup battle so far.
Storm wants to clinch up but Rush keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Rush closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Rush manages to break the clinch.
Storm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Storm shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Storm was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T1#
Storm working away.
Rush gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rush tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Storm throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rush tries to roll over but Storm keeps him under control.
Rush is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rush is looking to improve his position.
Rush gets full guard.
Rush trying to keep a closed guard but Storm is proving a slippery customer.
Rush keeping moving, preventing Storm from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Storm controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Storm's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL#
Rush clinches up with Storm and pushes him back against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Storm breaks the clinch.
Storm swings for the body but Rush moves out of range.
And Rush counters with a quick kick to the body but Storm blocks it.
Rush scores with a leg kick.
Storm shoots in looking for a takedown. Rush tries to sprawl out of it but Storm keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rush manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Rush takes the fight into the clinch. #T4##BC2#
Storm breaks from the clinch.
Rush is looking to chop away at Storm's legs.
Storm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rush lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rush scoring well with a low kick there.
Storm fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Storm looks to land a combination but Rush avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Rush misses the target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rush scores with a leg kick.
Rush lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronny Rush showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rush, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronny Rush!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Kirov closes the distance and clinches.
Storm managing to block the knees to the body from Kirov.
Storm has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kirov after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Storm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Kirov gets tackled into the cage by Storm. Storm maintains the clinch.
Storm softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Storm jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kirov walks away with a smile on his face. Storm gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kirov throws a low kick but Storm avoids it.
Kirov goes for a double leg but Storm avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Storm continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Kirov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kirov lands in his opponent's guard.
Storm is wriggling around but Kirov manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Storm is looking to control Kirov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Storm avoid being mounted?#T1#
Storm manages to get to full guard.
Storm wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kirov is now in half guard.
Storm is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kirov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #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.
Kirov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Storm is trying to get back to full guard.
Storm wants to control but Kirov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Storm tries to roll over but Kirov keeps him under control.
Storm trying to control from the bottom.
Storm taking some punishment here, with Kirov in his half guard. #T3#
Storm is not content to let Kirov control the position.
Kirov throwing shots but Storm is blocking nicely.
Kirov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kirov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Storm wants to clinch#TD2#
and Kirov counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Storm has one foot on Kirov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD#
Storm feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Storm is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Kirov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kirov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Los Angeles. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T4#
Storm would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Storm stopping the sweep attempt from Kirov.
Kirov wants to control the position but Storm says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kirov is doing well to control the position and prevent Storm from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kirov is staying active underneath Storm, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kiro Kirov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kirov shoots in for a double leg but Storm sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Storm gets caught flat footed, as Kirov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kiro Kirov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Storm looking for a sweep. Not yet Storm, not yet.
Storm seems keen to control Kirov's posture.
Storm is trying to keep Kirov in close.
#SUB#
Storm has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kirov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Storm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirov advances nicely into full mount. #T1#
Kirov content just to control the position here.
Storm tries to lock up and control but Kirov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kirov content just to control the position here.
Kirov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Storm is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kirov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Storm looks a forlorn figure.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
BOOM! Kirov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#SUB2#
Storm defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kirov.
Kirov trying to control but Storm is having none of it.
Storm is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Storm tries to hold on but Kirov pushes him away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Storm keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kirov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Kirov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Storm has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kirov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Storm is looking to escape. #T4##SUB2#
Storm tries to improve his position but Kirov has taken his back! Kirov has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Storm tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Kirov pushes Storm away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kiro Kirov!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 840 Round 1
Date: Apr 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Good leg kick by Lee there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#CL2#
Storm fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lee, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Storm jumps into guard, dragging Lee to the mat.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Storm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Storm wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Storm lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Lee stops Storm from standing up.
Storm managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee preventing the sweep.
Storm seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Storm wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lee wants to clinch.#CL2#
Storm has managed to clinch.
Storm is trying to drag Lee to the mat but Lee just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lee connects with a nasty looking knee right to Storm's face.
#CUT#
It looks like Michael Storm has been cut.
Lee with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Storm tries to break free but Lee pushes him back against the cage.
Lee connects with a knee to the head.
Storm wants to get back to striking at distance but Lee won't allow it.
#T2#
Lee lands a hook that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
Storm tries to pull guard but Lee won't allow it.
Lee keeps control of Storm as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Storm tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tyson Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Storm.
Lee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Storm takes a knee right on the jaw!
Storm looks winded!
Lee landing knees to the head.
Storm jumps guard but Lee stands there with Storm around his waist. Storm gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lee with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Storm takes a knee right on the jaw!
Storm fails to pull guard.
#T3#
Lee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lee.
Storm fails to pull guard.
Lee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
Lee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Storm backwards. #ROC#
Storm is rocked!
A knee to the head by Lee.
Storm is still on wobbly legs! Can Lee finish him?
Lee has Storm pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Storm is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Lee - that's hurt Storm badly! Oh, another knee lands and Storm is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Storm doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Tyson Lee!
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