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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Thomas goes for a double leg but Ruutu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ruutu continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Ruutu gets a double leg takedown into Thomas 's guard.
Ruutu lands a couple of digs.
Thomas trying to control the position.
Ruutu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruutu won't allow Thomas to get back to his feet.
Ruutu's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Thomas wants to improve his position but instead Ruutu has moved into half guard.
Ground and pound from Ruutu.
Ruutu trying to mount his opponent but Thomas defends it.
Ruutu slips a nice elbow through Thomas 's hands, connecting with Thomas 's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas wants to get back to full guard.#ES#
Thomas kicks off Ruutu and gets to his feet.
Thomas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ruutu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thomas somewhat.#T2#
Ruutu works over Thomas 's head and body with a nice combination.
A jab from Ruutu finds it's way through Thomas 's defenses.
Ruutu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thomas .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Thomas . That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruutu. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas wants to clinch#TD2#
and Ruutu counters with a single leg into guard. Thomas didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ruutu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ruutu's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Thomas pulls Ruutu in close to prevent any damage.
Ruutu is working Thomas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC2#
Thomas is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Thomas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ruutu is stalling in the full guard.
Ruutu won't allow Thomas to sweep him here. #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.#SUB#
Thomas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ruutu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ruutu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ruutu works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruutu grinds an elbow into Thomas 's temple.
Thomas takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarkko Ruutu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Thomas tries a head kick but it misses.
And Ruutu tries to counter it with a takedown but Thomas pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Ruutu drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ruutu stands and throws Thomas 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ruutu lands some shots froms side control.
Ruutu lands a strong strike to the head of Thomas . That's dazed him! Ruutu looking to finish here. Thomas is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Ruutu lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jarkko Ruutu!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Gonzalez closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Gonzalez pulls guard successfully.
Thomas stopping the sweep attempt from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez is trying to keep Thomas in close.
Thomas preventing the sweep.
Gonzalez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thomas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gonzalez looking to control.
#SU#
Thomas stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Gonzalez gets a clinch.
Thomas tries to pull guard but Gonzalez holds him up against the cage and eventually Thomas drops back down to his feet.
A hook to the body from Gonzalez.
#T1#
Thomas working hard to break the clinch.
Thomas jumps guard but Gonzalez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Gonzalez pulls guard. #SUB2#
Gonzalez throws his legs up looking for a submission but Thomas uses it to pass to side control.
Gonzalez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Thomas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gonzalez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gonzalez is looking to control Thomas 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gonzalez avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Thomas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
Thomas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gonzalez wants to control but Thomas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gonzalez wants to get back to full guard.
Gonzalez is refusing to be controlled, as Thomas sits in half guard.
Gonzalez is trying to stand up here but Thomas is controlling him well.
Thomas thows a huge punch but Gonzalez dodges it nicely.
Thomas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3##SUB#
Thomas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Thomas is taking a breather. Gonzalez 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.#SU#
Thomas stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Gonzalez to get to his feet. #CL2#
Gonzalez moves into range and clinches up with Thomas .#TD#
Thomas jumps guard.
Thomas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Thomas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gonzalez manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Gonzalez wants to get back to his feet but Thomas is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SU#
Thomas stands and steps away. Gonzalez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Thomas dives in for a single leg takedown but Gonzalez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Thomas . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thomas .
Thomas moves out of range of the body kick from Gonzalez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mario Gonzalez will probably get the nod.
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#
Thomas looks for a takedown but Gonzalez sprawls well.
Gonzalez wants to counter with a clinch but Thomas pushes him away.#CL2#
Gonzalez pushes Thomas up against the cage in a clinch.
Thomas tries to pull guard but Gonzalez holds him up against the cage and eventually Thomas drops back down to his feet.
Thomas is trying to force a seperation but Gonzalez has the dominant position.
Gonzalez wants to take the fight to the mat but Thomas manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gonzalez has Thomas pressed against the cage, preventing Thomas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Gonzalez scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD2#
Gonzalez jumps into guard, dragging Thomas to the mat.
Thomas stopping the sweep attempt from Gonzalez.#T1#
Thomas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gonzalez wants to hit a switch here but Thomas passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gonzalez there!
Gonzalez gets back to half guard.
Gonzalez wants to improve his position but Thomas is controlling well.
Thomas controlling the pace.
Thomas slips a nice elbow through Gonzalez's hands, connecting with Gonzalez's forehead.#T2#
Gonzalez is trying to maintain the position but Thomas is very close to passing his half guard.
Thomas wants to free his trapped foot but Gonzalez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gonzalez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gonzalez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gonzalez trying to keep a closed guard but Thomas is proving a slippery customer.
Gonzalez keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully. #T3#
Thomas slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Thomas throws an elbow that misses. Gonzalez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Thomas 's guard. Nice move by Gonzalez!#REVB##SUB#
Thomas has his foot on Gonzalez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gonzalez works his way back into a safe position though.
Thomas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Gonzalez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gonzalez missing with punches from the bottom.
Aaron Thomas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Gonzalez is staying active underneath Thomas , who seems content to just control the action from this position. #ES2#
Gonzalez kicks off Thomas and gets to his feet. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thomas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gonzalez prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Thomas . That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Gonzalez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Gonzalez. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thomas as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Gonzalez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Thomas darts in trying to clinch
and Gonzalez counters with a one-two to the body.
Thomas tries for a takedown but Gonzalez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gonzalez as he avoids it easily.
Gonzalez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Gonzalez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gonzalez stalling against the cage.
Gonzalez lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Gonzalez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thomas slaps away a takedown attempt from Gonzalez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gonzalez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thomas pinned against the cage. Thomas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Thomas misses with a low kick.
Gonzalez shoots in but no luck this time.
Aaron Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Gonzalez.
Thomas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gonzalez tries to avoid it but Thomas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gonzalez to the ground. Gonzalez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gonzalez.
As Gonzalez looks to move away, Thomas throws a big counter combo but Gonzalez just gets out of the way.
Gonzalez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gonzalez closes the distance and clinches up with Thomas , looking for a takedown. Gonzalez pushes Thomas against the cage but Thomas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gonzalez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thomas moves in looking to clinch but Gonzalez pushes him off.
Thomas fails to land the takedown.#T2#
Thomas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gonzalez defends well and Thomas ends up having to push Gonzalez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Thomas tries to clinch but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Gonzalez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gonzalez feints the counter takedown.
Gonzalez shoots in but Thomas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thomas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gonzalez pinned against the cage. Gonzalez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gonzalez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gonzalez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
Thomas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Gonzalez moves into the clinch successfully.
Gonzalez has Thomas pushed against the cage.
Thomas is trying to pull guard but Gonzalez has him pressed against the cage.
Gonzalez tries to pull guard but Thomas forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gonzalez tries to pull guard but Thomas holds him up against the cage and eventually Gonzalez drops back down to his feet.
Thomas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gonzalez is pressed up against the cage. Thomas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gonzalez down to the mat. Gonzalez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Thomas tries for a takedown but Gonzalez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Gonzalez clinches up with Thomas and pushes him back against the cage.
Thomas is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Gonzalez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Gonzalez clinches. #TD2#
Gonzalez successfully pulls guard.
Thomas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gonzalez's guard. #ES2#
Gonzalez manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gonzalez swats away the attempt to clinch by Thomas .
Aaron Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mario Gonzalez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice straight punches there by Thomas . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thomas .
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Gonzalez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gonzalez 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Gonzalez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Thomas tries to clinch
and Thomas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Greenfield lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Greenfield takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT#
It looks like Ben Greenfield has been cut.
Greenfield lands a jab-cross combination.
Jab from Greenfield.
Greenfield cracks Thomas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice takedown defense from Greenfield. No joy for Thomas on that attempt.
Greenfield throws a series of punches but Thomas avoids them all with ease.
Thomas closes the distance and clinches up with Greenfield, looking for a takedown. Thomas pushes Greenfield against the cage but Greenfield circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Greenfield takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas with a poor takedown
and Greenfield counters with a left and a right that stings Thomas .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Thomas . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas looks for a takedown but Greenfield sprawls well.
The fighters circle momentarily. Greenfield darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Greenfield jabs at Thomas 's body.#T1#
Greenfield lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ben Greenfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greenfield circles away from the clinch attempt
and Greenfield counters with a stiff right hand.
Greenfield lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CL#
Thomas darts in and clinches Greenfield up against the cage.
Thomas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Greenfield pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Thomas breaks from the clinch.
Greenfield misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circling - Greenfield throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thomas is looking to counter the offense by Greenfield and move into the clinch.
Thomas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thomas misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
Greenfield comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thomas wants to clinch up but Greenfield keeps it at a distance.
Thomas dives in for a single leg takedown but Greenfield sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Thomas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Greenfield counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good exchange - Greenfield coming out on top.
Thomas dodges the punch combination from Greenfield.
Greenfield pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Greenfield avoids the head kick by Thomas .
Greenfield ducks under a wild hook from Thomas .
Nice takedown defense from Greenfield. No joy for Thomas on that attempt.
Thomas is breathing heavily.#T3#
Greenfield lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Thomas goes for a double leg but Greenfield avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Greenfield continues to drive forward.
Thomas takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Greenfield rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thomas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thomas seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Greenfield lands a slapping body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Greenfield. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Greenfield.
Greenfield might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Greenfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Greenfield is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Thomas had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt
and Greenfield counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thomas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Greenfield to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the liver by Greenfield. Beautiful body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Thomas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Greenfield is working the combinations to good effect here.
Greenfield lands a body shot.
Greenfield works the jab nicely.
Greenfield lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#T4#
Thomas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Greenfield counters with a left to the body.
Thomas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Greenfield finds it's way round the side to connect with Thomas 's head.
Greenfield lands a two punch combo.
Thomas walks into a left hand.
Greenfield lands with a straight right. Thomas didn't see that one coming.
Thomas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Greenfield counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Greenfield scores with a body shot.
Greenfield moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Greenfield lands with an uppercut that bounces Thomas off the cage and back into range.
Greenfield scores with a jab.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Greenfield paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Greenfield dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ben Greenfield's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Thomas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Greenfield counters with a left to the body.
Thomas misses with a looping right.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
Greenfield misses with a double jab.
Nice cross by Greenfield.
Thomas shoots for a double leg takedown but Greenfield sprawls well. He's pushed Thomas 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Greenfield goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Greenfield has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Greenfield with a hook.
Thomas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Greenfield.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greenfield just misses with a punch to the body.
Greenfield misses with a looping right.
Thomas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Greenfield throws a jab but it's blocked by Thomas .
As Greenfield looks to move away, Thomas throws a big counter combo but Greenfield just gets out of the way.
Greenfield throws a good cross that connects.
#T1#
Greenfield lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thomas at a distance.
Greenfield swats away the attempt to clinch by Thomas .
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Thomas . He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Thomas walks into a stiff left hand from Greenfield.
Greenfield lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thomas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Greenfield will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thomas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Greenfield defends it nicely.#T2#
Greenfield takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thomas walks into a left hand. #CL#
Thomas rushes Greenfield and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Greenfield scores with the left hand. Thomas knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greenfield swinging wildly here.
Greenfield scores with a decent looking hook.
Greenfield scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Greenfield throws a series of punches but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Greenfield connects with a body shot.
A nice combination there by Greenfield.
Thomas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Greenfield scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Greenfield lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thomas circles away quickly and effectively.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Greenfield paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Greenfield lands with a good body shot.
Thomas lets loose with a powerful body kick. Greenfield will feel that in the morning.
Ben Greenfield seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Greenfield is breathing heavily.
Greenfield with a jab.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Greenfield swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Greenfield uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thomas has time to react.
Thomas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Greenfield! But no joy.
Thomas tries to clinch up
and Greenfield counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Greenfield.
Ben Greenfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Danga de danga de dang - Greenfield scores with a four punch combination!
Thomas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Thomas . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greenfield throws a shot from downtown. Thomas moves away and avoids it.
Thomas misses with a head kick.
Thomas moves in looking to clinch but Greenfield pushes him off.
Greenfield misses with an uppercut.
Greenfield slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice jab there from Greenfield.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Greenfield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ben Greenfield's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Greenfield misses with a few strikes there.
Greenfield throws a series of punches but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas dodges the punch combination from Greenfield.
#CL#
Thomas clinches up with Greenfield and pushes him back against the cage.
Thomas avoiding damage.
Thomas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greenfield prevents the takedown attempt.
Thomas tries to pull guard but Greenfield holds him up against the cage and eventually Thomas drops back down to his feet.
#T1#
Thomas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Thomas . That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Thomas gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Thomas is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thomas throwing shots but Greenfield is blocking nicely. #T2#
Greenfield wants to get back to his feet.
Thomas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Thomas in particular looking to stall.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Thomas not landing any meaningful shots this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thomas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Greenfield avoids it really well and circles away.
Thomas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Greenfield swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Greenfield paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
Thomas pushes Greenfield up against the cage in a clinch.
Greenfield avoiding damage as Thomas throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Thomas 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Greenfield is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thomas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Greenfield.
Greenfield changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Greenfield throws a big shot that misses.
Thomas dives in and grabs Greenfield's left leg, looking for a takedown. Greenfield pushes down on Thomas 's head and hops out.
Greenfield swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
Greenfield lands a right hook to the body.
#T4#
Greenfield throws a one two combo.
Ben Greenfield is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Greenfield throws a shot to the body.
Thomas lands a high kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greenfield jabs at Thomas 's body.
Greenfield scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Good standup being displayed there by Greenfield as he connects with a hook.
Thomas has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Thomas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Greenfield cracks Thomas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Greenfield lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thomas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Greenfield fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thomas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aaron Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thomas lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Greenfield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Greenfield 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Greenfield!
After the fight, Ben Greenfield was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2018 |
#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Thomas .
A nice leg kick lands there from Thomas .
Franklin throws a lazy right hand but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Franklin circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Franklin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Franklin.
Franklin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thomas looking to control.
Franklin wants to pass the guard but Thomas is keeping the position.
Franklin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Franklin wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Franklin has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Thomas . Oh but Franklin has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Thomas goes limp - he's gone! Franklin jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Wayne Franklin!
After the fight, Wayne Franklin was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Date: May 05, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Thomas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Martin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Thomas throwing strikes from guard but Martin blocks nicely.
Thomas seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Thomas throws a big elbow that misses.
Thomas trying to control but Martin is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Thomas tries to free his leg and advance position but Martin is retaining full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T1#
Martin is pulling down on Thomas 's head. It's preventing any offense from Thomas , at least for the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Thomas has Martin up against the cage in a clinch.
Thomas is trying to break the clinch but Martin has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Martin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Martin with that takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thomas .
Thomas fails with the takedown#CL#
and Martin counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T2#
Martin scores with a hook to the body.
Martin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thomas prevents it.
Thomas tries to pull guard but Martin holds him up against the cage and eventually Thomas drops back down to his feet.
Phil Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Thomas .
Martin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Martin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thomas is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Thomas stops a takedown attempt from Martin.
Thomas is pressed up against the cage. Martin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thomas down to the mat. Thomas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Martin fails with a takedown attempt.
Martin keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Thomas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Martin defends well and Thomas ends up having to push Martin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Thomas lands with a kick to the temple. Martin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but Martin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Martin tries for a takedown but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Martin is breathing heavily.
Martin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Martin shoots in looking for a takedown. Thomas tries to sprawl out of it but Martin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thomas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Thomas with that takedown attempt.
Thomas moves out of range of the leg kick from Martin.#T4#
Thomas shoots in looking for a takedown but Martin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thomas 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Martin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thomas goes for a double leg but Martin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Martin continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Thomas gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Thomas manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Thomas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Martin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Martin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thomas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Martin is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Thomas dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Thomas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Martin, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Martin jumps guard and drags Thomas to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Thomas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martin trying to control the position.
#SU2#
Thomas gets to his feet. Martin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas throws a jab when Martin was well out of range.
Martin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thomas is looking to clinch.
Thomas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Martin's waist but Martin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thomas off to one side.
Thomas tries to clinch but Martin moves out of range. #T1##TD2#
Thomas closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Martin did well to prevent Thomas getting side control.
Thomas controlling the pace.
Martin trying to control but Thomas postures up.
Thomas wants to stand but Martin has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Thomas is keen to just control but Martin is a slippery customer.#T2##SUB#
Martin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thomas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thomas prevents Martin from standing back up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Thomas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thomas shoots and misses
and Martin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Phil Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Thomas .
Thomas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Martin counters with a good, hard body kick but Thomas shrugs it off.
Thomas is breathing heavily.#CL#
Thomas gets tackled into the cage by Martin. Martin maintains the clinch. #BC#
Martin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck for Martin with that takedown attempt. #T3#
Martin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thomas throws a front kick that sends Martin stumbling back into the cage.
Martin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thomas pinned against the cage. Thomas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thomas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Martin misses with a takedown attempt - Thomas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4##TD2#
Thomas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Martin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Thomas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martin keeps working.
Thomas lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Martin wants to control but Thomas postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thomas scoring with punches and elbows.
Thomas tries to advance to mount but Martin denies him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aaron Thomas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Martin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thomas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thomas wants to slow Martin down by chopping away at his legs. #TD2#
Thomas shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Martin has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Thomas is on him like a limpet, forcing Martin back against the cage.
Thomas jumps guard but Martin stands there with Thomas around his waist. Thomas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Thomas can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Martin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Martin manages to pull guard.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving. #T1#
Thomas works over Martin with some ground and pound from guard.
Martin 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.
Martin trying to keep a closed guard but Thomas is proving a slippery customer.
Martin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Thomas advances position into side control!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Martin can't do much from the bottom here.
Thomas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martin keeps working.
Martin can't do much from the bottom here. #SU2#
Thomas decides to stand back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thomas with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Martin counters by moving into the clinch.
Phil Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Thomas .#T3##BC#
Martin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thomas counters with a one-two to the body. #TD2#
Thomas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Martin!
Thomas working the head with strikes.
Thomas is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Thomas tries for a kimura but Martin is defending well. #T4#
Martin tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #SUB2#
Thomas looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Thomas prevents Martin from getting the reversal.
Phil Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aaron Thomas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Thomas looking for a guillotine from mount but Martin is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Thomas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thomas 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Thomas !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Thomas throws a series of strikes that have Nihil backpedaling.
Thomas tries to clinch up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thomas .
Nihil shoots and misses
and Thomas counters with a series of strikes. Nihil will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC#
Nihil is rocked!
Nihil shoots for a takedown but Thomas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thomas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nihil sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Nihil. No joy for Thomas on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Thomas . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nihil misses with a hook. Thomas ducked under it nicely.
Thomas fakes the leg kick and cracks Nihil in the body. #CL2#
Nihil instigates a clinch.
Thomas tries to break free but Nihil pushes him back against the cage.
Thomas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Nihil pulls guard. #SU#
Thomas stands up and waves to Nihil to follow him. #T1##TD#
Thomas scores with a takedown into Nihil's guard.#ES2#
Nihil wriggles free and stands up.
Thomas closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nihil fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Thomas drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Nihil keeps moving. #T2#
Thomas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nihil is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Thomas looking for a triangle here. Nihil is fighting it but it looks tight! Thomas pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Nihil is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Aaron Thomas !
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