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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 01, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Kirk gets caught flat footed, as Ham shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ham is standing up over Kirk. Kirk looks to escape but Ham dives into side control.
#REVR#
Ham throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kirk regains half guard, as Ham was trying to land strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ham is looking to take a break and control but Kirk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kirk is trying to maintain the position but Ham is very close to passing his half guard.
Kirk really is a fat lump.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ham is looking to advance position but Kirk won't allow it. #T1#
Kirk wants to get back to his feet.
Ham keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ham wants to free his trapped foot but Kirk is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ham wants to take a breather but Kirk is having none of it.
Kirk pushes Ham off looking to stand but Ham dives back in and keeps control.
Ham wants to stand up but Kirk manages to regain full guard.
Ham is looking to pass into half guard but Kirk pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kirk is in guard.#REVR##T2##SUB2#
Ham has his foot on Kirk's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kirk works his way back into a safe position though.
Ham controlling the position.
Ham is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ham looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kirk is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ham lands a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Wilson Kirk has been cut.#T3##CL2#
Ham moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Ham lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#SU2#
Ham decides to stand and escape the position. #TD2#
Kirk gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ham to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ham engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4##SUB2#
Ham drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kirk looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kirk looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kirk! #REVR##SUB#
Kirk is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ham is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Kirk is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ham has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Ham dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wilson Kirk's cut.
That's time! Kirk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Kirk gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kirk might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ham throws a big right hand that misses.
Ham throws a strike but Kirk rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Ham looking for a guillotine here but Kirk defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirk lands a couple of digs.#T1##SUB2#
Kirk avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ham is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kirk would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jeff Ham has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kirk preventing the sweep.
Ham wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ham is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kirk is controlling him.
Kirk lands a couple of elbows.
Kirk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Kirk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ham has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kirk has managed to get both his arms back between Ham's legs - danger averted.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Ham looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kirk keeping moving, preventing Ham from controlling successfully. #T3#
Kirk wants to stand up but Ham is controlling him.
Ham sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kirk's guard.
Ham is trying to control the action in half guard but Kirk is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ham tries to stand and escape but Kirk actually recovers to full guard.
Kirk being controlled here, momentarily. #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.
Kirk looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ham is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kirk shoots in but no luck this time.
Ham lands with a kick to the temple. Kirk shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Ham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wilson Kirk's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ham looks to land a combination. Kirk sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jeff Ham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ham misses with a body kick.
Wilson Kirk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Ham clinches.
Ham is pressed up against the cage. Kirk has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ham down to the mat. Ham avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ham is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ham tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Ham scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ham working the ground and pound but Kirk is defending the strikes. #SUB2#
Ham working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ham working away.#T1##SUB2#
Ham swings around for an armbar but Kirk sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ham's guard.
Ham looking to control but Kirk passes into half guard.
Kirk prevents Ham from improving his position.
Ham is concentrating on defense, preventing Kirk from advancing position. #T2#
Ham is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Kirk is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ham defends it well.
Ham tries to roll over but Kirk keeps him under control.
Ham moves into full guard.
Ham not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Kirk landing with the ground and pound.
Ham looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kirk puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ham trying to control but Kirk postures up.
Ham wants to sweep but Kirk has passed to side control!
Ham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Kirk is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ham has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kirk wants to control but Ham is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Kirk looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kirk moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wilson Kirk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jeff Ham is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Ham darts in and clinches Kirk up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jeff Ham.
I've got Ham winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Ham!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Kirk tries to sprawl but Partin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Partin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Partin wants to pass to mount but Kirk is defending the position.
Partin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Partin wants to pass the guard but Kirk is defending well.
Partin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Partin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Let's hope that Partin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Kirk gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Partin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Partin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Partin tries to free his leg and advance position but Kirk is retaining full guard. #T2#
Partin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Partin won't allow Kirk to get back to his feet.
Kirk could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Partin wants to pass the guard but Kirk is keeping the position.
Kirk might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Partin content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##TD2#
Partin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kirk napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Kirk's face as Partin controls the position.
More stalling from Partin.
Kirk prevents Partin from improving position. #T4#
Kirk on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kirk tries to improve position but can't.
Partin controls the position.
Partin wants to stand but Kirk is controlling his arm.
You can see the frustration on Kirk's face as Partin controls the position.
Partin misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here as Partin stalls from top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Partin gets the takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Partin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kirk dives in for a single leg takedown but Partin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Partin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kirk is trying to defend but Partin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Partin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kirk knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Partin controlling the action here.
Partin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Partin wants to pass to mount but Kirk is defending the position. #T1#
Partin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Partin is thwarting Kirk's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
Partin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Partin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kirk is trying to stand up here but Partin is controlling him well.
Partin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kirk is trying to stand up here but Partin is controlling him well.
Kirk on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Partin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Partin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Partin in particular looking to stall.
Kirk won't allow Partin to pass to mount.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Partin. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Partin thows a huge punch but Kirk dodges it nicely.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Partin wants to free his trapped foot but Kirk is holding on for dear life with his legs. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Partin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Partin showed some decent athleticism there.
Kirk wants to get back to his feet.
Partin is looking to pass Kirk's guard but actually Kirk recovers to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Partin tries to stand but Kirk is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Partin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Partin shoots in and bounces Kirk off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kirk is trying to keep Partin in close.
Partin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kirk can't keep his opponent in guard - Partin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Partin throwing shots but Kirk is blocking nicely.
Partin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Partin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Partin is taking a breather. Kirk says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Partin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Partin controlling the pace for now.
Partin lands a big elbow.
Partin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Steve Partin has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3##SUB2#
Partin jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kirk manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Partin controls the position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Partin tries to advance to mount but Kirk denies him.
Partin controlling from side mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Partin is continuing to stall.
Wilson Kirk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steve Partin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Partin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Partin 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Partin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 22, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Kronen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kirk gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Kirk really is a fat lump.
Kronen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kirk is looking to escape.
Kronen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SU2#
Kronen gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#TD2#
Kronen gets a takedown into half guard.
Kronen is just content to waste time from the top position. Kirk takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T1#
Kronen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kronen looking to pass the guard.
Kronen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kronen wants to control from the top but Kirk keeps moving. #ES#
Kirk has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kronen is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD2#
Kronen turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kronen manages to end up in side control.#SUB2#
Kronen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kronen looks winded!#T2#
Kronen trying to control the position but Kirk is working away. #SUB2#
Kronen swings around for an armbar but Kirk sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kronen's guard.#SUB2#
Kirk avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kirk wanted to stand there but Kronen had control of the position. #T3#
Kronen is trying to control the position but Kirk postures up. #SUB#
Kirk drops back looking for a leg! Kronen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kronen manages to kick Kirk off! Kirk jumps back into Kronen's guard. #SUB2#
Kronen looking for subs off his back but Kirk has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Kirk is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kronen defends it well.
Kirk is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kronen is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kirk jumps into side control!#SUB#
Kirk working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kronen is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Kirk tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kirk has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilson Kirk dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Kronen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Kirk manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Kronen gets control of Kirk's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kronen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kronen working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kirk has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Kirk is looking for a kimura but Kronen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kirk to get the leverage. #SUB#
Kirk seems to be looking for submissions.
Kronen is breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Kirk 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.
Kronen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kirk is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Kirk 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kronen is trying to maintain the position but Kirk is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kronen is defending against the submission attempts here by Kirk.
Kirk is thwarting Kronen's attempts to control the position.#T3##SUB#
Kirk 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.
Kronen wants to improve his position but Kirk is controlling well.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kronen is trying to control but Kirk manages to pass to mount!
#SUB#
Kirk is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kronen has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kronen is looking to improve his position but Kirk isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kirk looking for a guillotine from mount but Kronen is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilson Kirk dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Kronen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kirk tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kronen is in Kirk's guard.#SUB2#
Kronen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kirk manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kronen has Kirk in his guard.#REVR#
Kirk preventing the sweep.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kronen can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kronen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kirk defends it easily.
Kirk keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kronen's head.
Kronen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Kirk lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kronen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SU2#
Kronen gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kirk fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Kirk decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kronen is looking for a sweep. Kirk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Kronen is defending against the submission attempts here by Kirk.
#SUB2#
Kronen looking for subs from the bottom but Kirk mounts him!#T2#
Kirk content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Kirk working for a guillotine from mount but Kronen is in no mood to give up.
Kirk prevents Kronen from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Kirk with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T3#
Kirk with shots to the head and body - Kronen looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kronen gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Kronen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wilson Kirk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Kronen actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Kirk is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kronen defends it well. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Kirk is working for a kimura but Kronen is defending it quite comfortably.
Kronen wants to control but Kirk is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kirk is working for a kimura but Kronen is defending it quite comfortably.
Erik Kronen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilson Kirk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kronen regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wilson Kirk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kirk, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilson Kirk!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Hunter tries to clinch up.
Kirk is looking to counter punch.
Kirk really is a fat lump.#TD2#
Hunter closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hunter content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Hunter works to advance to full mount. Kirk defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Hunter throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kirk because Hunter loaded up on that one.
Kirk tries to hold on but Hunter postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirk is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Hunter can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kirk is looking to escape. #T1#
Hunter controlling from the full mount.
Hunter looking to control but Kirk is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hunter lands a couple of good shots and Kirk has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Hunter biding his time, controlling Kirk.
Kirk trying to control the hands but Hunter won't let him.
Kirk is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Hunter 's hooks.
Hunter controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Hunter trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hunter lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kirk hang on?
Hunter trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kirk avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hunter.
#SUB2#
Hunter swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kirk is now in Hunter's guard. A big mistake from Hunter there, giving up the dominant position!
Hunter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Hunter looking to control but Kirk passes into half guard.
It looks like Kirk is going to stand back up.
Hunter trying to control from the bottom.
It looks like Kirk is going to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunter is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Hunter dominated that round.
That's time! Kirk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Kirk forces Hunter back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Hunter pulls guard successfully.
Hunter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kirk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hunter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kirk stands up over Hunter, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hunter looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirk makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hunter is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hunter wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Kirk makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Johnny Hunter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kirk won't allow Hunter to sweep him here.
Hunter trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Hunter looking for subs off his back but Kirk has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Kirk is looking for a kimura but Hunter is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kirk to get the leverage. #SUB#
Kirk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hunter has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Kirk wants to work for an arm triangle but Hunter is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Kirk wants to work for an arm triangle but Hunter is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Kirk is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hunter trying to hold on to Kirk's head to control him but Kirk postures up.
Kirk wants to stand but Hunter has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD#
Kirk bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hunter looking for a sweep but Kirk has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Hunter tries to hold on but Kirk postures up.#SUB#
Kirk has hold of Hunter's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hunter manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hunter is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Hunter tries to hold on but Kirk postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunter manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilson Kirk dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Hunter throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Kirk counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Kirk is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hunter is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kirk has control of an arm but Hunter manages to advance to Kirk's back!
Hunter is controlling the position but Kirk somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Hunter is keen to just control but Kirk is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Hunter is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Kirk is doing well to control the position and prevent Hunter from advancing to side control.
Kirk regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Kirk has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hunter 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 Kirk.
Hunter creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kirk sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sloppy strikes there by Hunter.
Kirk sneaks back into half guard.
Hunter wants to take a breather but Kirk is having none of it.
Hunter might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kirk haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hunter is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hunter trying to control from half guard but Kirk is working away.
Hunter is just content to waste time from the top position. Kirk takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hunter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Kirk keeping moving, preventing Hunter from controlling successfully. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Kirk manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Hunter lands a takedown into guard.
Kirk wants to sweep but no luck.
Kirk is looking to stand up but Hunter isn't so interested in that idea.
Hunter trying to control but Kirk is working from the bottom. #T4#
Hunter looking to sit in guard and control but Kirk gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kirk with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Hunter is looking for a triangle but Kirk pushes his legs off easily.
Kirk wants to stand but Hunter is controlling his posture from full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Kirk decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hunter, up you get!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Wilson Kirk.
Well Kirk 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilson Kirk!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Bertrand smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Wilson Kirk has been cut.#KD2#
Bertrand cracks Kirk with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kirk looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bertrand finish him?
#ROC2#
Kirk is rocked!
Sebastian Bertrand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bertrand lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Kirk up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Bertrand from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Kirk's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sebastian Bertrand!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD2#
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into Kirk's guard.
Kirk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Kirk keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kirk is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith content to stall in guard here.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T1#
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
#CL#
and Kirk counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kirk.
Kirk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Smith gets control of Kirk's arms and successfully pulls guard. Smith will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Smith is looking for a triangle but Kirk pushes his legs off easily.
Kirk wants to get up but he can't break Smith's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2##SUB2#
Smith working for submissions but it's allowed Kirk to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Kirk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smith is trying to control but Kirk passes into side control!
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Kirk gets to mount! Smith was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Smith tries to control Kirk's body but Kirk pushes him off. Smith squirms to his side and now Kirk has his back! #SUB#
Kirk patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kirk is looking for the choke from the back position but Smith is controlling his hands well. #T4#
Smith trying to control the hands but Kirk won't let him.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#SUB#
Kirk is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Kirk is trying to stick to Smith's back but Smith is turning into Kirk. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kirk's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Smith.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith wants to control from the top but Kirk keeps moving. #ES#
Kirk has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Smith has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Wilson Kirk will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wilson Kirk's cut.
That's time! Kirk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target. #TD2#
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smith showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kirk to regain full guard.
Smith won't allow Kirk to get back to his feet.
Kirk wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith prevents Kirk from getting back to his feet. #SU2#
Smith decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kirk, up you get! #T1##TD2#
Smith dives in and scores a takedown into Kirk's guard.
Kirk really is a fat lump.
Kirk can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace.
Smith wanted to stand there but Kirk had control of the position.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Kirk gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kirk is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smith is trying to control the position but Kirk postures up. #T2#
Kirk landing with the ground and pound.
Kirk is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kirk slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Smith.
Smith regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kirk works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kirk can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wilson Kirk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Kirk postures up and lands a big shot to Smith's brow. #T3#
Kirk with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kirk scoring with some ground and pound.
Smith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Smith has an active guard here but Kirk has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Kirk.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kirk scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kirk is working away from the top position though.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Kirk counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Smith wants to stand back up but Kirk manages to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilson Kirk dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wilson Kirk's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Smith shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kirk napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Kirk throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Shad Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirk dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Kirk's head and hops out.
Smith wants to clinch up but Kirk keeps it at a distance.
Kirk tries to counter by clinching up but Smith breaks away and moves out of range.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Kirk uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Smith changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kirk looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kirk pushes Smith away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Smith gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Smith goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kirk has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Smith but great work by Kirk.#T1#
Kirk wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Kirk working away.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Kirk is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well. #SUB#
Kirk wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.#SUB#
Kirk has hold of Smith's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Smith manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Kirk has hold of Smith's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Smith manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T3##SUB#
Smith defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kirk.
Kirk prevents Smith from getting the reversal.
Smith has given up his back here.
#SUB#
Smith showing good submission defense here.
#T4#
Smith looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Smith showing good submission defense here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith wants to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wilson Kirk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kirk, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilson Kirk!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Kawa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kirk on the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Wilson Kirk has been cut.
Kawa throws out a powerful jab.#KD2#
Kawa sends Kirk crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kawa is motioning to the referee to let Kirk up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Kirk is rocked!
Kawa drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Kirk's head, knocking him out cold! Kawa is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dyrektor Kawa!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Kirk 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.
Kirk could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kirk wants to stand but Bedorf has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bedorf looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kirk puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bedorf is trying to maintain the position but Kirk is very close to passing his half guard.
Bedorf is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SU#
Kirk stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bedorf has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Bedorf 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.
Bedorf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Kirk wants to get back to his feet but Bedorf passes into half guard.
Bedorf is looking to take a break and control but Kirk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kirk keeping hold of Bedorf's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kirk gets full guard.
Kirk wants to stand and escape but Bedorf is having none of it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kirk is controlling Bedorf's posture.
Kirk wants to stand up but Bedorf is controlling him.
Bedorf's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bedorf passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bedorf works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Bedorf wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kirk, who protects the arm well.
Bedorf tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Kirk tries to bench press Bedorf off him but Bedorf keeps the position.
Bedorf throwing strikes but Kirk manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Kirk gets to mount! Bedorf was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #SUB#
Kirk moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bedorf has worked his arm free - good work by Bedorf!
Bedorf is trying to control Kirk's posture but Kirk avoids it. #T4#
Kirk takes a little break here. Bedorf wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB#
Kirk is trying to get an arm triangle but Bedorf is defending well.
Bedorf tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kirk wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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 Wilson Kirk will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Kirk gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bedorf to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bedorf trying to control but Kirk is working from the bottom.
Bedorf is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bedorf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kirk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirk wants to get back to his feet but Bedorf is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bedorf controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Kirk keeping full guard, as Bedorf tries to pass.
Bedorf won't allow Kirk to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kirk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Bedorf drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bedorf stops Kirk from standing up. #T2#
Bedorf is stalling in the full guard.
Bedorf's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kirk keeping moving, preventing Bedorf from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kirk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bedorf can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kirk controlling the position.#T3#
Bedorf engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wilson Kirk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Bedorf closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bedorf lands in his opponent's guard.
Bedorf trying to control but Kirk is working from the bottom.
Bedorf looking to sit in guard and control but Kirk gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
Bedorf controls Kirk momentarily but Kirk frees himself.
Kirk would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU#
Kirk decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bedorf, up you get!
Bedorf blocks a head kick by Kirk.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Bedorf manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kirk on his heels. He'll look to pass Kirk's guard now, I'm sure.
Bedorf is breathing heavily.
Bedorf is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karol Bedorf 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##CL#
Kirk moves into range and clinches up with Bedorf.#BC2#
Bedorf breaks from the clinch.
Karol Bedorf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Bedorf gets a double leg takedown into Kirk's guard.
Kirk is looking to stand up but Bedorf isn't so interested in that idea.
Kirk pulls Bedorf in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bedorf looking to sit in guard and control but Kirk gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1##SU#
Kirk gets to his feet. Bedorf looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Bedorf fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kirk sprawls well initially but Bedorf persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bedorf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kirk looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T2#
Well, if Bedorf 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.
Kirk wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bedorf tries to clinch but Kirk moves out of range.
Kirk is looking to counter the offense by Bedorf and move into the clinch.#TD2#
Bedorf shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bedorf not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Kirk is trying to stand.
Bedorf wants to free his trapped foot but Kirk is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kirk is trying to stand up here but Bedorf is controlling him well.
Karol Bedorf has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bedorf is looking to advance position but Kirk won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bedorf looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Kirk gets caught napping as Bedorf dives in and scores a takedown. Kirk manages to retain guard.#T4#
Bedorf wants to control from the top but Kirk keeps moving.
Bedorf looking to sit in guard and control but Kirk gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Bedorf tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bedorf is trying to hold Kirk in close to prevent damage but Kirk has managed to pass into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Karol Bedorf.
I think Bedorf has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karol Bedorf!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Ali closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kirk quickly recovers to half guard.#SU2#
Ali decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #CL2#
Ali darts in and clinches Kirk up against the cage.#TD2#
Ali has picked Kirk up - he's going for a ride! Ali dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Kirk trying to control here.
Ali wants to free his trapped foot but Kirk is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kirk really is a fat lump.
Kirk is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ali throwing shots but Kirk is blocking nicely.
Ali is looking to stall here but Kirk recovers full guard.
Ali advances to half guard. #T1#
Ali is trying to control the action in half guard but Kirk is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kirk keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SU2#
Ali postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Kirk to stand up. #TD2#
Ali manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kirk on his heels. He'll look to pass Kirk's guard now, I'm sure.
Ali passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SU2#
Ali stands up and beckons Kirk to his feet. #TD2#
Ali throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kirk tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ali is in Kirk's guard.#T2#
Kirk 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.
Kirk pulls Ali in close to prevent any damage.
Ali would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ali stops Kirk from standing up. #T3#
Kirk keeping moving, preventing Ali from controlling successfully.
Ali won't allow Kirk to sweep him here.
Kirk trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Ali closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ali lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Kirk has his feet on Ali's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T4##TD2#
Ali closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Kirk pushes Ali off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Ali moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Ali's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Ali dives in and scores a takedown into Kirk's guard.
Ali trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ali won't allow Kirk to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Ali dominated that round.
That's time! Kirk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kirk blocks the body kick.
#TD2#
Ali scores with a takedown into Kirk's guard.
Ali Ali has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ali throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kirk works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ali won't allow Kirk to sweep him here.
Kirk keeping moving, preventing Ali from controlling successfully.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ali. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Ali wants to control from the top but Kirk keeps moving.
Kirk wants to get back to his feet but Ali is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Ali closes the distance and clinches.
Ali has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Ali breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Ali dives in and scores a takedown into Kirk's guard.
Kirk pulls Ali in close to his closed guard and prevents Ali from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ali trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Kirk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ali wants to control from the top but Kirk keeps moving. #ES#
Kirk pushes Ali off and gets back to his feet.
Kirk tries to clinch but Ali is having none of it. #TD2#
Ali changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kirk looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kirk is trying to get back to his feet.#T3#
Kirk is looking for a sweep.
Kirk dodges the ground and pound from Ali.
Kirk manages to get back to half guard.
Ali trying to control the action but Kirk is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ali takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ali is breathing heavily.
Kirk blocks a head kick by Ali.
It looked like Kirk was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ali.#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.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kirk. #SUB#
Kirk wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ali, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Kirk is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ali is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ali struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Ali showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##TD2#
Ali decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kirk is looking to get back to is feet but Ali passes into side control.
Ali trying to control the action but Kirk is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Ali stands up and beckons Kirk to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ali tries to avoid it but Kirk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ali to the ground. Ali escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Ali tries to sprawl but Kirk drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Kirk moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Ali.
Ali is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Kirk goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ali rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kirk's guard! Nice work there by Ali!
Kirk wants to get back to his feet but Ali is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kirk manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ali manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T2#
Ali trying to control the position.
Ali working a defensive guard but Kirk passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Kirk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ali has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ali has his hands clasped together around Kirk's back. He's all about the action.#T3##SUB#
Kirk wants to work for an arm triangle but Ali is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ali wants to control but Kirk passes into side.
Ali tries to buck Kirk off but Kirk is having none of it.
Ali is trying to control Kirk's posture but Kirk avoids it.
Ali takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ali is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ali can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kirk tries for a kimura but Ali is defending well.
Wilson Kirk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ali Ali is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ali controls the position for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Wilson Kirk.
I think Ali has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ali Ali!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Santoro tries a head kick but it misses.
Kirk avoids the head kick by Santoro.
Kirk is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Santoro.#TD2#
Santoro looking to score a takedown here. Kirk is defending well but Santoro drives through and ends up in Kirk's guard.
Kirk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #ES#
Kirk pushes Santoro off and gets back to his feet.
Santoro swats away the attempt to clinch by Kirk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santoro scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kirk looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Santoro is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Santoro throws a head kick that misses.
Kirk is looking for a counter combo.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Santoro!
Santoro misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Kirk counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Santoro! #SUB#
Kirk tries for a kimura but Santoro is defending well.
Kirk could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kirk working away.#T2#
Santoro is looking to regain half guard here but Kirk keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Kirk working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kirk moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T3#
Santoro manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kirk's best efforts.#SUB#
Kirk wants to work for an arm triangle but Santoro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Kirk is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Kirk seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Santoro has recovered full guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Santoro pulls Kirk in to control the position.
Kirk won't allow Santoro to sweep him here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kirk might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kirk connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santoro wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Santoro pushes Kirk away with a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Santoro dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Kirk gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Santoro to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Santoro wants to stand but Kirk has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Santoro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Santoro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Santoro wants to pass the guard but Kirk is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santoro won't allow Kirk to get back to his feet.
Santoro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kirk is looking to stand up but Santoro isn't so interested in that idea.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T1#
Santoro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Matthew Santoro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A right-left combo lands from Santoro.
Santoro tries a head kick but it misses.
Santoro just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKirk.
Santoro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Santoro throws a series of punches but Kirk avoids them all with ease.
Kirk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Santoro takes a swing at Kirk's ribcage but misses.
Kirk wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kirk avoids the head kick by Santoro.
Kirk looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T2##TD2#
Santoro shoots in and bounces Kirk off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Santoro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Santoro trying to control but Kirk is working from the bottom.
Kirk pulls Santoro in close to prevent any damage.
Santoro postures up in Kirk's guard and throws a big left but Kirk blocks it.
Santoro stopping the sweep attempt from Kirk.
Matthew Santoro has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Kirk keeping moving, preventing Santoro from controlling successfully.
Kirk wants to stand up but Santoro is controlling him.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kirk takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
No joy there for Santoro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Santoro tries to get set, Kirk tries to push him back and clinch up but Santoro manages to avoid the attempt.
Wilson Kirk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Santoro feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kirk's calf.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Santoro. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T4##TD#
Kirk bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Santoro struggling a bit here.
Santoro is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Kirk tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Kirk thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Santoro 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Kirk tries to clinch up.
Santoro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Kirk rushes Santoro and presses him up against the cage.
Santoro prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kirk is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Santoro is defending well.
Santoro is trying to break the clinch but Kirk has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Santoro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Santoro misses with a double jab.
Santoro misses with a head kick.
#T1#
Santoro moves in looking to clinch but Kirk pushes him off.
Santoro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kirk looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Santoro swinging wildly here.
As Santoro tries to get set, Kirk tries to push him back and clinch up but Santoro manages to avoid the attempt.
Santoro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Santoro throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T2#
Santoro lands with a straight right. Kirk didn't see that one coming.
Santoro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kirk seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Santoro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A good leg kick by Santoro.
Santoro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kirk is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Santoro.
Santoro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Santoro plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T3##TD2#
Santoro scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Kirk throws Santoro to one side and escapes!#TD#
Kirk shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Kirk is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Kirk is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
Santoro tries to roll over but Kirk keeps him under control.#SUB#
Kirk seems to be looking for submissions.
Wilson Kirk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matthew Santoro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santoro wants to control but Kirk is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Matthew Santoro.
I've got Santoro winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Santoro!
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