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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Daniels misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Papanastos moves into the clinch.
Daniels is pressed up against the cage. Papanastos has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Daniels down to the mat. Daniels avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Daniels moves out of range as Papanastos throws a body kick.
Papanastos shoots in and drives through. Daniels sprawls well.
Papanastos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Daniels as he avoids it easily.
Edward Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thanasis Papanastos.
Daniels fails with a takedown attempt.
Daniels has his takedown stuffed
and Papanastos counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papanastos misses with a two punch combination.
Papanastos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Papanastos leaves Daniels with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Daniels defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Papanastos.
Papanastos gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Daniels counters with a single leg into guard. Papanastos didn't expect that. #ES2#
Papanastos has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Daniels is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC#
Daniels's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Papanastos goes for a double leg but Daniels avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Daniels continues to drive forward.
Daniels scores with a jab. Papanastos acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Daniels fails with the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Papanastos shoots in looking for a takedown. Daniels tries to sprawl out of it but Papanastos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Daniels manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Papanastos fails with a takedown attempt.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown but Papanastos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Papanastos lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Daniels tries to clinch up.
Papanastos looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Daniels fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Papanastos tries to clinch up but Daniels circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Papanastos has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Papanastos jumps guard and drags Daniels to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Daniels wants to stand but Papanastos is controlling his posture from full guard.
Daniels is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Daniels wants to get up but he can't break Papanastos's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #ES2#
Papanastos has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Daniels is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Papanastos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Daniels gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Daniels breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Daniels misses with a body kick.
Daniels is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Papanastos is looking for the big counter here.
Papanastos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T4#
Daniels swinging wildly here.
Papanastos misses with a body kick.
Papanastos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Daniels sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Papanastos somewhat.
Daniels attempts a counter takedown but Papanastos avoids it well and moves away.
Papanastos is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Daniels tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Papanastos swivels and escapes.
Papanastos shoots in but Daniels avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Daniels feinted with a counter takedown.
Thanasis Papanastos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daniels checks a low kick from Papanastos.
A bone on bone clash there as Daniels blocks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thanasis Papanastos dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Papanastos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Daniels, pushing him back against the cage.
Daniels misses with some punches.
Daniels is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Papanastos to keep the fight standing.
Daniels softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Daniels tries to break the clinch but Papanastos is controlling the position.
Daniels jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Papanastos walks away with a smile on his face. Daniels gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Daniels fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Daniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daniels defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Papanastos.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daniels looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Papanastos clinches up against the cage.
Papanastos is looking to take this one to the mat.#T1##TD2#
Papanastos has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Daniels uses from the top position. #SUB#
Daniels postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Papanastos is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Daniels, into his guard. #REVB#
Daniels might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Papanastos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Daniels is looking to sweep but instead, Papanastos has passed into half guard.
#T2#
Papanastos controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Papanastos 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.
Daniels is trying to control but can't.
#T3##SU2#
Papanastos gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Daniels shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Papanastos defends it nicely.
Papanastos avoids the head kick by Daniels.
Papanastos goes for a double leg but Daniels avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Daniels continues to drive forward.
Papanastos shoots in for a double leg but Daniels sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Papanastos wants to take the fight to the mat but Daniels manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T4#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Daniels just misses with a elbow thrown towards Papanastos's brow. #TD2#
Papanastos pulls guard. #SUB2#
Papanastos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Daniels gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Daniels looking to pass the guard.
Papanastos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Papanastos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Papanastos has a closed guard, preventing Daniels from standing up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#ES2#
Papanastos kicks Daniels off and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thanasis Papanastos 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#
Nice takedown defense from Daniels. No joy for Papanastos on that attempt.
Daniels changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Papanastos tries to avoid it but Daniels manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Papanastos to the ground. Papanastos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Papanastos has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Daniels fails to land.
Daniels tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Papanastos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Papanastos but Papanastos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Daniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daniels defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Papanastos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papanastos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And Daniels counters with a quick kick to the body but Papanastos blocks it.
Papanastos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Daniels appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Daniels circles away from the clinch attempt.
Daniels dives in for a single leg takedown but Papanastos sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Papanastos raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T1#
Papanastos goes for a double leg but Daniels avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Daniels continues to drive forward.
Papanastos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Papanastos gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Daniels to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Papanastos is looking to stand back up but Daniels counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Papanastos.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REVB#
Papanastos wants to sweep but Daniels has passed to side control!
Daniels wants to lay and pray for a moment but Papanastos keeps working.
Daniels looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Papanastos is avoiding damage well.
#T2#
Papanastos is pushing Daniels's head away, looking to escape. Daniels manages to hold on to the position though.
Thanasis Papanastos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Daniels wants to control but Papanastos is keeping him busy.
Daniels creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Papanastos sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
You can see the frustration on Papanastos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Daniels in side control lands a decent elbow.
Papanastos is not content to let Daniels control the position.
Papanastos gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3#
Papanastos controlling the position for now.
Daniels knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Papanastos on the ground.
Papanastos flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Daniels is nestled in close to Papanastos, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Papanastos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Daniels is working away from the top position though.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Papanastos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Papanastos.
Papanastos keeping moving, preventing Daniels from controlling successfully. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Papanastos seems keen to control Daniels's posture.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Daniels leaves Papanastos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Daniels throws a hook but Papanastos blocks it.
Daniels looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Daniels shoots in for a double leg but Papanastos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Papanastos steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Daniels.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Papanastos forces Daniels back against the cage and clinches.
Daniels misses with an elbow over the top.
Daniels fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Edward Daniels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thanasis Papanastos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Daniels swings wildly with an uppercut but Papanastos uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 Edward Daniels.
I think Papanastos 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thanasis Papanastos!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 04, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Macbeth scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macbeth in side control lands a decent elbow.
Macbeth working the ground and pound.
Macbeth is staying tight to Daniels's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Macbeth lands a few punches from side control.
Macbeth takes a little break here. Daniels wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB2#
Macbeth wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Daniels, who protects the arm well.
A lull in the action here as Macbeth stalls from top position.#T1##SUB2#
Macbeth tries for a kimura but Daniels is defending well.
Daniels tries to escape but Macbeth is in control.
Macbeth in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Macbeth is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Macbeth is working Daniels over with some ground and pound from side control. #T2#
Macbeth is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Daniels will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Macbeth is putting a hurting on Daniels here, landing some big shots from side control.
Daniels seems a little lost for a moment, as Macbeth dominates the positioning.#SU2#
Macbeth decides to stand back up.
Daniels with a poor takedown
and Macbeth counters with a straight right hand.
No luck for Daniels with that takedown attempt.
Macbeth unleashes a big counter combination but Daniels bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Macbeth changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Daniels looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Check out the look on Macbeth's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Check out the look on Macbeth's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T3#
Macbeth takes a little break here. Daniels wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
It looks like Macbeth might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Daniels tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Macbeth presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Macbeth controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Macbeth is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Macbeth lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Daniels hang on?#ROC2#
Daniels is rocked!
Macbeth looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Daniels covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aragon Macbeth!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Daniels swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Koto raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Koto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Daniels swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Daniels tries to counter by clinching up but Koto breaks away and moves out of range.
Daniels fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Koto throws out a powerful jab.
Koto defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Daniels.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Daniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Daniels with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels darts in trying to clinch
and Koto counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Daniels fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Koto avoids it really well and circles away.
Koto feints the counter takedown.
Edward Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daniels with a poor takedown
and Koto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Koto throws a head kick that misses.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Koto sprawls well. Koto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Daniels gets slowly back to his feet.
Daniels is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Koto gets a takedown into half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Koto is trying for a kimura here. Daniels looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Koto wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Be Koto!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Knoxx connects with a leg kick. Daniels looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Daniels circles away from the clinch attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knoxx. Daniels does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daniels tries to counter by clinching up but Knoxx breaks away and moves out of range.
Knoxx misses with a body shot.
#TD#
Daniels shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Daniels showed some decent athleticism there. #ES2#
Knoxx makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Nice takedown defense from Daniels. No joy for Knoxx on that attempt.
Daniels tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Knoxx manages to circle out of the way.
Daniels shoots in looking for a takedown but Knoxx manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Daniels's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Knoxx misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Daniels tries to counter with a takedown but Knoxx is quick to defend against it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Knoxx.
Knoxx keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daniels.
Daniels goes for a double leg but Knoxx avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Knoxx continues to drive forward.
Daniels tries to clinch there but Knoxx circles away.
Knoxx shoots for a takedown but Daniels saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1#
A left and a right from Knoxx both land. Nice combination.
A head kick misses from Knoxx.
Knoxx tries to score a power double leg takedown but Daniels sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Knoxx somewhat.
Edward Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephen Knoxx.
Knoxx shoots for a double leg takedown but Daniels sprawls well. He's pushed Knoxx's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Daniels shoots in looking for a takedown. Knoxx tries to sprawl out of it but Daniels keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Knoxx manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Daniels throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Knoxx misses with a head kick.
Knoxx just misses with a punch to the body.
Knoxx looks winded!
Knoxx looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Knoxx but Knoxx pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Knoxx throws a sloppy head kick and Daniels moves out of range easily.
Knoxx avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Knoxx lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Daniels will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Knoxx blocks a head kick by Daniels.
Daniels takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daniels lands an overhand right.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knoxx blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD#
Daniels pulls guard successfully.
Daniels preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Knoxx loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Knoxx throwing strikes from guard but Daniels blocks nicely.
Knoxx missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #ES#
Daniels manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Daniels shoots in for a double leg but Knoxx sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Daniels fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Knoxx avoids it really well and circles away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Knoxx. #CL2#
Daniels tries to keep at a distance but Knoxx has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4##TD#
Daniels jumps into guard, dragging Knoxx to the mat.
#SUB#
Daniels looking for a guillotine here but Knoxx defends easily.
Knoxx working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Knoxx 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.
Knoxx loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Knoxx missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Knoxx accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Knoxx in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Knoxx dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Knoxx throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Daniels looks to land a combination but Knoxx avoids it well.
Daniels fails with a takedown attempt.
Knoxx tries to counter with a clinch but Daniels shakes him off and moves away.
Knoxx misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Daniels is looking for a counter combo.
Knoxx misses with a few strikes there.
Daniels takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Knoxx tries a head kick but it misses.
Knoxx throws a predictable looking body shot
and Daniels counters with a one-two to the body.
Knoxx is breathing heavily.
Daniels fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1##CL2#
Knoxx closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Daniels throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice elbow from Knoxx. #CUT2#
It looks like Edward Daniels has been cut.
Daniels tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Knoxx just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Daniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daniels jumps guard but Knoxx stands there with Daniels around his waist. Daniels gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Daniels takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knoxx lands a left hand that snaps the head of Daniels backwards. #BC2#
Knoxx pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Knoxx gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Knoxx escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Daniels shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Knoxx pinned against the cage. Knoxx gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Knoxx feints and then cracks Daniels's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Daniels down.
Knoxx leaves Daniels with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Knoxx steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Daniels.
Knoxx goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knoxx looks for a takedown but Daniels sprawls well.#CL2#
Knoxx has Daniels up against the cage in a clinch.
#T3#
Daniels jumps guard but Knoxx stands there with Daniels around his waist. Daniels gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Daniels creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Daniels is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Knoxx to keep the fight standing.
Daniels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Knoxx.
#BC#
Daniels breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Daniels, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knoxx tries to close the distance and clinch up but Daniels swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Daniels was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Knoxx slaps away a takedown attempt from Daniels, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Daniels blocks a head kick by Knoxx.
Daniels seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T4##CL2#
Knoxx fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Daniels, pushing him back against the cage.
Daniels is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Daniels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Knoxx breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knoxx pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knoxx lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Knoxx.
Daniels tries to circle away but Knoxx has him pinned against the cage.
Daniels is trying to pull guard but Knoxx turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Knoxx's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stephen Knoxx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knoxx throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Knoxx showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Edward Daniels's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A head kick misses from Knoxx.
Knoxx throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Knoxx.
Daniels shoots in looking for a takedown. Knoxx tries to sprawl out of it but Daniels keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Knoxx manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Knoxx throws a head kick that misses.
Daniels appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Knoxx showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Daniels.
Edward Daniels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knoxx thows a body kick. Daniels tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Stephen Knoxx seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knoxx tries to clinch but Daniels is having none of it.
Daniels takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Knoxx misses with a takedown attempt - Daniels sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Knoxx tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daniels was well out of range. Poor timing from Knoxx.
Knoxx takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knoxx throws a sloppy head kick
and Daniels cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Daniels darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Knoxx has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Daniels is on him like a limpet, forcing Knoxx back against the cage.
Daniels is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Daniels is trying to break free.#BC#
Daniels breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knoxx shoots in for a takedown but Daniels shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Daniels throws a leg kick that misses. #T2#
Daniels avoids the head kick by Knoxx.
Knoxx scores with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knoxx stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Daniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knoxx throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Daniels fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Knoxx to the ground. Daniels is now in Knoxx's guard.
Daniels stops Knoxx from standing up.
Daniels trying to control but Knoxx is working from the bottom.
Daniels 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. #T3#
Daniels's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Daniels trying to control the position from guard on top but Knoxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Daniels drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Knoxx dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Daniels has his foot on Knoxx's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Knoxx works his way back into a safe position though.
Knoxx throwing strikes from guard but Daniels blocks nicely.
Knoxx postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Knoxx throwing strikes but missing.
Knoxx postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Knoxx tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knoxx defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Daniels.
Daniels takes a kick to the side of the head.
Daniels looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Knoxx is fending him off so far but Daniels persists. Nope, Knoxx circles away and we're back to standing.
Knoxx fails with the takedown.
Knoxx misses with a head kick.
Edward Daniels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stephen Knoxx is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Daniels will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Knoxx comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Knoxx 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Knoxx!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Merunka misses with a takedown attempt - Daniels sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Merunka clinches up against the cage.
Merunka is pressed up against the cage. Daniels has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Merunka down to the mat. Merunka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Merunka tries to clinch up
and Daniels counters with a one-two to the body.
Daniels changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Merunka tries to avoid it but Daniels manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Merunka to the ground. Merunka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Merunka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Merunka changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Daniels fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Merunka darts in and clinches Daniels up against the cage.
Daniels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Daniels jumps guard but Merunka stands there with Daniels around his waist. Daniels gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Daniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daniels jumps guard but Merunka stands there with Daniels around his waist. Daniels gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Merunka.
Daniels is looking to break free of the clinch but Merunka has double underhooks.
Merunka leaning against his opponent.
Merunka dodges an elbow strike from Daniels.
Daniels tries to break the clinch but Merunka is controlling the position.
Merunka keeps control of Daniels as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Daniels tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Merunka has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Daniels uses from the top position.
Daniels wanted to stand there but Merunka had control of the position.
Merunka is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Daniels trying to control but Merunka is working from the bottom.
Daniels scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Daniels avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SU#
Daniels stands and steps away. Merunka gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Merunka but Merunka pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
Daniels fails with the takedown
and Merunka counters with a series of strikes. Daniels will be more careful next time no doubt.
Daniels keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Daniels scores with a takedown into Merunka's guard.
Merunka looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Daniels trying to control but Merunka is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Merunka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Daniels defends it easily.
Daniels has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Merunka is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4#
Daniels wants to control from the top but Merunka keeps moving.
Merunka has his hands on Daniels's head, controlling the position.
Merunka wants to stand up but Daniels is controlling him.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merunka wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jakub Merunka will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Merunka clinches up against the cage.
Daniels is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Merunka to keep the fight standing.
Merunka cracks Daniels with a nice body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Daniels throws an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Merunka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Merunka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Daniels.#CL2#
Merunka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Daniels lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Daniels lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Merunka decides to pull guard.
Merunka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Daniels.
Daniels trying to control the position from guard on top but Merunka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merunka is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Daniels is standing up over Merunka. Merunka looks to escape but Daniels dives into side control.
Merunka is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Merunka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Daniels in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Merunka defending against the ground and pound.
Merunka gets back to half guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Daniels is trying to control. Merunka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merunka is trying to get back to full guard.
Merunka is refusing to be controlled, as Daniels sits in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Daniels connects with a nice short shot to Merunka's temple.
Daniels wants to lay and pray for a moment but Merunka keeps working.
Merunka is holding on to half guard well.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Daniels missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3##CL2#
Merunka clinches up against the cage.
Merunka's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Merunka lands a body punch in the clinch.
Daniels is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Daniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daniels is trying to pull guard but Merunka has him pressed against the cage.
Daniels fails to pull guard.
Daniels jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Merunka walks away with a smile on his face. Daniels gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Merunka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Daniels jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Merunka walks away with a smile on his face. Daniels gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Merunka tries to clinch but Daniels is having none of it.
Daniels shoots for a takedown but Merunka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Merunka doesn't manage to clinch there - Daniels circles away.
Merunka doesn't manage to clinch there - Daniels circles away.
Merunka tries to close the distance and clinch but Daniels swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Merunka tries for a takedown but Daniels sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Daniels is looking for a counter combo.
Edward Daniels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daniels closes this distance looking for a takedown but Merunka circles away.
Merunka throws a big counter head kick but Daniels avoids it with no problem.
Merunka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Merunka is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Merunka.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Merunka has Daniels up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Merunka manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakub Merunka 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Merunka has managed to clinch.
Merunka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Merunka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Daniels fails to pull guard.
Daniels tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Merunka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Merunka blocks an elbow strike.
Daniels stops a takedown attempt from Merunka.
Merunka holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Merunka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Daniels.
Merunka works on Daniels's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Merunka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Daniels tries to pull guard but Merunka holds him up against the cage and eventually Daniels drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Daniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Merunka is struggling to control the position.#T1#
Daniels jumps guard but Merunka stands there with Daniels around his waist. Daniels gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Merunka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Daniels's efforts to push away.
Merunka scores with a shot to the side of Daniels's head.
Merunka lands a knee to the body.
Daniels is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Merunka is keeping busy.
Jakub Merunka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Daniels tries to pull guard but Merunka forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Daniels tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Merunka smiles and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Merunka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
Daniels looking for a takedown.
Knees in the clinch landing for Merunka.
Daniels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Daniels is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Merunka to keep the fight standing.
Daniels is trying to break free.
Merunka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Danielss head.
Merunka lands an uppercut.
Daniels misses with some punches.
Daniels tries to pull guard but Merunka won't allow it.
Merunka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Danielss head.
Merunka scores with a shot to the side of Daniels's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daniels takes an elbow to the temple.
Daniels wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T3#
Daniels tries to pull guard but Merunka won't allow it.
Merunka tries for a takedown but Daniels manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Merunka manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Merunka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Merunka is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Merunka wants to stand but Daniels is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Merunka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Daniels can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Merunka seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Merunka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Daniels wants to control from the top but Merunka keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Merunka holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jakub Merunka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD#
Daniels darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Merunka manages to get to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jakub Merunka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Merunka 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakub Merunka!
In his post fight interview, Jakub Merunka started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Daniels fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Zooralangui decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Daniels's guard.
Daniels has momentary wrist control but Zooralangui slips an elbow through the middle.
Zooralangui is working Daniels over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Daniels has momentary wrist control but Zooralangui slips an elbow through the middle.
Zooralangui postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Daniels not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zooralangui scoring with some ground and pound.
Zooralangui is working Daniels over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zooralangui throwing strikes from guard but Daniels blocks nicely.
Zooralangui chips away with some ground and pound.
Zooralangui working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Daniels wants to stand up but Zooralangui is controlling him.
Daniels avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Zooralangui lands a couple of digs.
Zooralangui wants to control from the top but Daniels keeps moving.
Zooralangui is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zooralangui scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zooralangui is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Daniels isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Zooralangui stacks Daniels on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Zooralangui!
Zooralangui in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Daniels is breathing heavily.
Zooralangui lands an elbow.
Zooralangui wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daniels keeps working.
Zooralangui landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T2#
Daniels takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Zooralangui has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zooralangui is working Daniels over with some ground and pound from side control.
Zooralangui is putting a hurting on Daniels here, landing some big shots from side control.
Daniels is being controlled here.
Zooralangui connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Daniels some visible discomfort.
Zooralangui lands a few punches from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zooralangui is chipping away with strikes.
Zooralangui working the ground and pound.
Zooralangui lands an elbow.
Zooralangui cracks Daniels with a big right hand but Daniels just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Daniels takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Zooralangui cracks Daniels with a big right hand but Daniels just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Zooralangui working the ground and pound.
A lull in the action here as Zooralangui stalls from top position.
Zooralangui should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Zooralangui looks up at the clock and then as Daniels takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Zooralangui smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T3#
Zooralangui working the head with strikes.
Zooralangui working the body and head with strikes.
Zooralangui scoring with punches and elbows.
Daniels seems a little lost for a moment, as Zooralangui dominates the positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zooralangui looks up at the clock and then as Daniels takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Zooralangui smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Daniels struggling a bit here.
Zooralangui creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Zooralangui cracks Daniels with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Zooralangui is chipping away with strikes.
Zooralangui landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #ROC2#
Daniels is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zooralangui working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Oh Daniels is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Daniels takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Daniels is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Zooralangui cracks Daniels with a big right hand but Daniels just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zooralangui cracks Daniels with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Zooralangui immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Daniels is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Zooralangui!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zeke Zooralangui!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Daniels fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pack checks it well.
Pack doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD#
Daniels is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pack's half guard.
Pack is refusing to be controlled, as Daniels sits in half guard.
Pack is pressing down on Daniels's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pack working a defensive guard here.
Pack has a closed guard, preventing Daniels from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pack working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Daniels. #SUB2#
Pack is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Daniels defends well.
Pack looking to hit a scissor sweep but Daniels is one step ahead there. #T1#
Daniels wants to get up but he can't break Pack's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pack is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Daniels is controlling him.
Daniels looking to sit in guard and control but Pack gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Daniels can't keep his opponent in guard - Pack advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Pack in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Daniels tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Pack!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Justin Pack!
Justin Pack decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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