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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
closes the distance and pushes Shaw back into the cage.#TD#
has hold of one of Shaw's legs. Shaw is fighting the takedown attempt but gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Shaw uses the cage to get back to his feet.
throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shaw darts in looking for a takedown but gets double underhooks and turns Shaw into the cage.
seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Shaw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
is looking to counter the offense by Shaw and move into the clinch.
Henry Shaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shaw fails to land the takedown.
misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shaw.
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!
avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shaw throws a nice looking combination but bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shaw.
No luck for Shaw with that takedown attempt.
Eddy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Shaw.#T1#
Shaw fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shaw misses with a low kick.
throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Shaw lands with a good body shot.
Shaw works over 's head and body with a nice combination.
Shaw fails to land with a series of punches.
seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
stuffs the takedown.
wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shaw or perhaps it was just good defense by , which made it look bad.
Shaw looks winded!
misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shaw wants to counter with a clinch but pushes him away.#T2##CL#
closes the distance and clinches.
drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shaw gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
tries to stand and escape but Shaw is controlling the position. #SUB#
is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SU#
decides to stand up.
Shaw moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Eddy has been cut.#T3#
Shaw is trying hard to land a takedown here. sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A combination from does no damage.
Shaw rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shaw fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shaw tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shaw with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and moves into the clinch.
goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shaw prevents it.
changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shaw fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T4#
avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shaw shoots in looking for a takedown. tries to sprawl out of it but Shaw keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Shaw scores with a jab to the body.
Shaw listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shaw fails to land with a series of punches.
dodges the punch combination from Shaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Henry Shaw will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eddy 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
looks to land a combination but Shaw avoids it well.
Shaw moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and wants it to stay on the feet.
As Shaw tries to get set, tries to push him back and clinch up but Shaw manages to avoid the attempt.
fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Shaw gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
wants to stand but Shaw is controlling his posture from full guard.
slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
stands up out of the half guard.
Shaw tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Shaw throws a leg kick but checks it.
Shaw goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Shaw moves in looking to clinch but pushes him off.
seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shaw is breathing heavily.#TD#
shoots in and bounces Shaw off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Shaw has a closed guard, preventing from standing up. #T2#
is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
wants to get up but he can't break Shaw's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
throwing strikes from guard but Shaw blocks nicely.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shaw misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shaw works over 's head and body with a nice combination.#T3#
Shaw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shaw is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD#
looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
controlling from the top position. #T4#
makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
throws a strike but Shaw rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
has his hands on Shaw's head, controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Henry Shaw will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Eddy 's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Shaw throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
is looking to counter punch.
Shaw swinging wildly here.
Shaw looks for a takedown but sprawls well.
Shaw misses with a body kick.
Shaw throws a leg kick but sees it coming and moves out of range.
was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shaw tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw fails with the takedown#CL#
and counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shaw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shaw is defending well.#T1#
Shaw looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shaw will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shaw throws a right hand that ducks under and follows up with a left that also avoids with ease.
tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shaw manages to circle out of the way.
fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shaw manages to avoid it.
Shaw throws a one two combo.
#CL2#
Shaw moves into the clinch.
wants to take the fight to the mat but Shaw manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Shaw tries to break free but pushes him back against the cage.
changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shaw fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddy . That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##TD#
shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
lands some shots froms side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
scoring with punches from side control. #SUB#
working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
throws a strike aimed at the side of Shaw's head but Shaw avoids it well.#T3#
works to advance to full mount. Shaw defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Shaw tries to lock up and control but gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shaw is in a horrible position here. smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#SU#
stands up from mount. Strange move.
Nice sprawl there from as Shaw shoots in.
Shaw just manages to avoid a counter high kick from.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from , right into the meat.
A combination from Shaw does no damage.
with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A clash of legs there as Shaw blocks the low kick.
Shaw dodges the punch combination from .
#T4#
slips a jab and a cross from Shaw.
misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shaw swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
digs a good body shot into Shaw's ribs.
ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shaw moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Shaw.
throws a right and a left that Shaw avoids nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shaw 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Henry Shaw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Rodriguez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rodriguez wants to clinch up but keeps it at a distance.
Rodriguez tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
Rodriguez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
manages to get back to half guard.
Rodriguez wants to control but is keeping him busy.
wants to get back to full guard.
Rodriguez trying to control the action but is working from the bottom.
is positioning himself well to prevent Rodriguez advancing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
is trying to maintain the position but Rodriguez is very close to passing his half guard.
controlling the position well.
really is a fat lump.#T1#
Rodriguez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rodriguez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
trying to hold on to Rodriguez's head to control him but Rodriguez postures up.
gets back to full guard.
Rodriguez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
wants to sweep here but Rodriguez controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
is trying to control the position from the bottom.
lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
'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.#SUB2#
Rodriguez working for a triangle but defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
chips away with some ground and pound.
looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rodriguez trying to keep a closed guard but is proving a slippery customer.
slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SU#
stands and steps away. Rodriguez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rodriguez lands a jab-cross combination.
Rodriguez looks winded!
Rodriguez misses with a takedown
and counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rodriguez.
Eddy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Rodriguez.
looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Rodriguez clinches.
is trying to pull guard but Rodriguez has him pressed against the cage.
Rodriguez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. just stands there and leans against the cage.
on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
prevents a takedown attempt there.
is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rodriguez is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jose Rodriguez 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##TD#
drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Rodriguez sneaks out the side door and pushes away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Rodriguez avoids the head kick by .
checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rodriguez darts in looking for a takedown but gets double underhooks and turns Rodriguez into the cage. #TD2#
Rodriguez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
is looking to reverse the position.
An elbow from Rodriguez crashes against the mat.
Rodriguez is breathing heavily.
Rodriguez working away.
A control attempt from but he's now mounted!
tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T1#
is working hard here to advance position.
tries to hold on but Rodriguez pushes him away.
is desperately trying to improve his position but Rodriguez has a good base and remains in mount.
holds on for dear life, controlling Rodriguez's posture momentarily.
slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rodriguez is trying to control the action in half guard but is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rodriguez thows a huge punch but dodges it nicely.
might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
trying to control from the bottom.
Rodriguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but keeps working.
trying to hold on to Rodriguez's head to control him but Rodriguez postures up.
#T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but keeps moving.
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.
Jose Rodriguez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
has Rodriguez pulled in close to control his posture.
lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SU#
stands up and waves to Rodriguez to follow him. #T3#
goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
scores with a shot to the body.
Rodriguez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rodriguez shoots in but avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Rodriguez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL#
gets in close and instigates a clinch.
has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rodriguez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
tries to pull guard but Rodriguez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T4#
Rodriguez is trying to push away but has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rodriguez jumps guard but stands there with Rodriguez around his waist. Rodriguez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Eddy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Rodriguez.
tries for a takedown but Rodriguez manages to get underhooks.
tries for a takedown. No joy.
pressing his opponent against the cage.
misses with a knee to the head.
wants a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jose Rodriguez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch up but swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rodriguez shoots for a double leg takedown but sprawls well. He's pushed Rodriguez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
blocks a head kick by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch but swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
throws a sloppy head kick and Rodriguez moves out of range easily.
Rodriguez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick by Rodriguez misses #CL#
and counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Rodriguez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rodriguez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown
and counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Eddy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rodriguez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
throws a right and a left that both miss.
No luck for Rodriguez with that takedown attempt.
Eddy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Rodriguez.
swinging wildly here.
#TD#
shoots in and gets a takedown into Rodriguez's guard.
Rodriguez controls momentarily but frees himself.
has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rodriguez is proving hard to escape from. #T2##SU#
gets to his feet - Rodriguez follows without any prompting. #CL#
gets a clinch.
changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rodriguez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
has managed to clinch.
has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rodriguez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
gets control of Rodriguez's arms and successfully pulls guard. will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rodriguez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
pulls Rodriguez in to control the position.
looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodriguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. is keeping the position for now.
looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rodriguez throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Rodriguez trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodriguez 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.
Rodriguez working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rodriguez 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Rodriguez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice cross by Jenkins.
Jenkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
No joy there for Jenkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Jenkins does no damage.
Jenkins misses with a double jab.
Jenkins throws a series of punches but avoids them all with ease.
really is a fat lump.
slips under a jab from Jenkins.
A quick step to the side and tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jenkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
throws a big counter combination but Jenkins scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mookie Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
slips a jab and a cross from Jenkins.
takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Jenkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jenkins.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jenkins!
#CUT2#
It looks like Eddy has been cut.#TD#
Jenkins tries to sprawl but drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SU#
stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Jenkins looks winded!
No joy there for , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T1#
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh got wobbled bad by a big combination! Jenkins presses forward with punches and knees until stumbles to the ground! The ref watches closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mookie Jenkins!
In his post fight interview, Mookie Jenkins gave a big smile as he said 'y'all aint fuckin wit the mook dawg'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Legrand shoots for a double leg takedown but sprawls well. He's pushed Legrand's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Legrand throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#TD#
drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
working the head with strikes.
tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
cracks Legrand with a big elbow.
is staying tight to Legrand's torso, preventing him from escaping.
could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB#
is trying to get an arm triangle but Legrand is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
landing a few strikes.
Legrand tries to buck off but is having none of it.#SU#
stands up.
Legrand looks for a takedown but sprawls well.#T1#
Legrand looks for a takedown but sprawls well.
Eddy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Legrand.
Legrand fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Legrand darts in and clinches up against the cage.
Legrand jumps guard but stands there with Legrand around his waist. Legrand gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Legrand regains guard immediately.
is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Legrand has pulled in close to control his posture.
throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Legrand wants to stand and escape but is having none of it.
Legrand has momentary wrist control but slips an elbow through the middle.#SU#
gets to his feet. Legrand looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nice takedown defense from . No joy for Legrand on that attempt.
Legrand looks winded!#TD#
gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T3#
Legrand taking punishment in the form of punches.
#SU#
stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Legrand shoots in looking for a takedown but manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Legrand's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Legrand tries to get set, tries to push him back and clinch up but Legrand manages to avoid the attempt.
Some wild striking there from .
Legrand feints the counter takedown.
goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Legrand will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T4#
Legrand throws a combination that misses #CL#
and counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by .
Legrand has pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Legrand clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
is riding his opponent, not letting Legrand buck him off.
I really don't envy Legrand right now.
has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
avoiding Legrand 's attempts to control his hands.
has good solid back control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD#
shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Legrand has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but is on him like a limpet, forcing Legrand back against the cage.
has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Legrand after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Legrand pulls into guard.
Legrand being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Legrand looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
wants to stand and escape but instead Legrand has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T1#
has his hands on Legrand's head, controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now is on top in guard.
#REVR#
controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Legrand for as long as he can get away with.
'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
works over Legrand with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
stands and throws Legrand's legs to the side, diving into side control.
A lull in the action here.#SU#
decides to stand back up. steps back and let's Legrand get back to his feet.
is looking to land body kicks.
Legrand throws a push kick but slaps the foot to one side.
Legrand is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Legrand clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Legrand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3##TD#
drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
Legrand is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
is trying to drag Legrand to the mat but Legrand just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Legrand has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
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 Eddy . That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
drags the fight down to the ground.
Legrand would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Legrand's guard. #REVR##T4#
is stalling in the full guard.
landing with the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Further stalling from .
Legrand throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Matt Legrand will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Legrand clinches up with and pushes him back against the cage.
can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Legrand breaks the clinch.
Legrand fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Legrand looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? is fending him off so far but Legrand persists. Nope, circles away and we're back to standing.
defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Legrand.
Eddy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Legrand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legrand moves in looking to clinch but pushes him off.
rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Legrand moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Legrand takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Legrand moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Legrand wants to clinch.
is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Legrand fails with an attempt to clinch.
misses with a hook.
Legrand misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by . #TD#
gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Eddy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Legrand with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
stalling. #SUB#
is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
controlling the action here.#T3##SUB#
is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Legrand has managed to free his arm - good work.
looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Legrand is looking to improve his position.
is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Legrand really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
controlling from the full mount. #T4##SUB#
looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
looking to control and managing it successfully.
with shots to the head and body - Legrand looks very uncomfortable down there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
avoids the attempt from Legrand to control.
controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddy !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 25, 2018 |
#R1#
No luck for Marley with that takedown attempt.
lands a right hook to the body.
lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marley circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Marley closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Marley working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Marley on the ground.
Marley tries to score with some ground and pound. controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T1#
is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Marley has just dragged him back down to the mat.
tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marley wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Marley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
throws a few strikes from the bottom but Marley takes advantage and mounts!
working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Marley cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
is looking to get to half guard.
Marley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as is looking to escape.
tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
tries to lock up and control but Marley gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Marley has control of 's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and regains control of the situation pretty easily.
really is a fat lump.
Marley is landing with some decent strikes but is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Marley landing shots from mount. #ROC2#
is rocked!
really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Oh is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marley looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has 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 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Marley!
In his post fight interview, Eric Marley started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
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Date: May 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Martins wants to clinch
and counters with a stiff right hand.
Martins darts in looking for a takedown but gets double underhooks and turns Martins into the cage.
Martins has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Martins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has pinned against the cage. gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Martins tries to close the distance and clinch but swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martins swings for the body but moves out of range.
#TD#
decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Martins manages to escape and get back to his feet!
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!
Martins throws a big shot that misses.
misses with a two punch combination.
#T1#
Martins throws a leg kick
and makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Martins tries for a takedown but circles away easily#CL#
and moves into the clinch.
Eddy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Martins .#TD#
Martins is fighting off a takedown attempt but is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Martins to the mat. Martins regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
drops back, looking for a kneebar! Martins looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Martins looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Martins ! #REVB##SUB2#
Martins tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Martins is trying to get an arm triangle but is defending well.
tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Martins trying to control the position but is working away.
Martins tries to stand but is controlling his head.
manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Martins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Martins .
trying to hold on to Martins 's head to control him but Martins postures up.
Martins trying to mount his opponent but defends it.
wants to improve his position but Martins is controlling well.
#T3#
Martins lands strikes from half guard.
tries to roll over but Martins keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
is staying active underneath Martins , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
tries to get to full guard but Martins has control of the leg.
Martins tries to pass the half guard into mount. knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Martins is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
is looking to improve his position.
is breathing heavily.
is working hard here to advance position.
trying to control here.
Martins wants to pass to mount but is defending the position.
is looking to improve his position.
manages to get to full guard.
Martins trying to control the position from guard on top but is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joe Martins 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#
Martins lands an overhand right.
Martins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Martins shoots and misses #CL#
and counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by .
Martins is trying to force a seperation but has the dominant position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from .#TD2#
Martins has clasped his hands together around 's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
You can see the frustration on 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
is looking for a sweep.
is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
is being controlled here. #T1#
Martins wants to lay and pray for a moment but keeps working.
manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
is looking for a kimura but Martins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for to get the leverage.
keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU#
gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Martins throws a right and a left that avoids nicely.
Martins goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Martins tries to score a power double leg takedown but sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Martins somewhat.
Martins tries to clinch up but circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
throws the kick towards the body but Martins avoids it.
Martins shoots in for a takedown but shows good takedown defense.
is looking to counter the offense by Martins and move into the clinch.
Eddy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Martins .
throws a jab but it's blocked by Martins .
misses with the combination.
#TD2#
Martins throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Martins is in 's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martins advances to half guard.
wants to control but Martins is keeping busy.
is trying to control but Martins passes into side control!
Martins remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#SU2#
Martins decides to stand up, so the ref orders to his feet.
Martins has a takedown stuffed.
Martins shoots in for a takedown but shows good takedown defense.
is looking for a counter combo.
Martins tries to land a front kick but steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Martins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Martins shoots in for a double leg but sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T4#
throws a head kick but Martins moves out of range.
throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
slips a jab and a cross from Martins .
A clash of legs there as Martins blocks the low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Martins ! But no joy.
Martins doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and moves into the clinch.#TD#
has hold of one of Martins 's legs. Martins is fighting the takedown attempt but gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
preventing the sweep.
Joe Martins has got the better of the ground game so far.
is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Eddy will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
just misses with a punch to the body.
swats away the attempt to clinch by Martins .
throws a head kick but Martins moves out of range.
Joe Martins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martins has a takedown stuffed.
Martins tries to close the distance and clinch up but swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Eddy is winning the standup battle so far.
Martins shoots in looking for a takedown. tries to sprawl out of it but Martins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
just misses with a punch to the body.
Martins fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T1#
Martins tries to clinch up but circles away and keeps his distance.
Martins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with but pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Eddy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Martins .
Martins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Martins misses with a hook to the body
#CL#
and counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Martins sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed 's guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
keeping moving, preventing Martins from controlling successfully.
wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Martins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Martins won't allow to sweep him here. #T2#
looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Martins stands and throws 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Martins wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by , who protects the arm well.
Martins working away.
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can't do much from the bottom here.
manages to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Martins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and defends it well.
Martins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
tries to land a sweep but no joy.
keeping moving, preventing Martins from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
has control of Martins 's left arm, preventing Martins from doing any damage.
might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Martins slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#T4#
manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Martins won't allow to sweep him here.
Martins passes 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
is trying to control but can't.
is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
blocking the ground and pound attempt from Martins .
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Martins seems to be looking for submissions.
knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Martins on the ground.
won't allow Martins to pass to mount.
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 Eddy .
I think has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddy !
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