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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Shah displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Forbes.
Shah tries to counter with a clinch but Forbes shakes him off and moves away.
Forbes misses with a few strikes there.
Shah wants to counter the offense by Forbes and move into the clinch position.
Ezequiel Forbes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A thudding body kick lands there by Forbes!
Forbes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shah's waist but Shah gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Forbes off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forbes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shah tries to counter with a clinch but Forbes shakes him off and moves away.#CL#
Forbes gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Forbes is looking to break free of the clinch but Shah has double underhooks. #TD2#
Shah jumps guard and drags Forbes to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Forbes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shah is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES2#
Shah pushes Forbes off and gets back to his feet.
Forbes swinging wildly here.
Shah wants to counter with a clinch but Forbes pushes him away.
Forbes shoots in for a double leg but Shah sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shah wants to counter with a clinch but Forbes pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezequiel Forbes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Forbes throws a wild body kick that Shah sees coming a mile off.
Shah wants to counter with a clinch but Forbes pushes him away.
Forbes wants to clinch.
Shah steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Forbes.
Forbes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shah defends it nicely.#T3#
Forbes tries to clinch but Shah is having none of it.
Shah tries to counter with a clinch but Forbes shakes him off and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Forbes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Forbes.
Forbes sets himself, and Shah steps forward looking for the clinch! Forbes avoids it this time.
Forbes fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
Forbes gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Shah kicks off Forbes and gets to his feet.
Forbes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shah manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Forbes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shah stuffs the takedown attempt from Forbes. Forbes gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Forbes is looking to clinch but Shah is avoiding it.
Shah is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naseeruddin Shah dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Forbes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shah tries to counter with a clinch but Forbes shakes him off and moves away.#TD#
Forbes manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shah on his heels. He'll look to pass Shah's guard now, I'm sure.
Forbes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#ES2#
Shah scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Shah circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forbes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Forbes darts in looking for a takedown but Shah gets double underhooks and turns Forbes into the cage.
Forbes tries to close the distance and clinch but Shah swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Forbes has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezequiel Forbes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shah keeps the fight on the outside.
Shah wants to counter the offense by Forbes and move into the clinch position.#TD#
Forbes drives through with a takedown into Shah's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Shah manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T2#
Forbes wants to break free but Shah has control.
#TD2#
Shah pulls guard effortlessly.
Forbes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shah wants to stand and escape but Forbes is having none of it. #ES2#
Shah manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
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!
Forbes can't break the clinch.
#TD2#
Shah jumps guard and drags Forbes to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Shah wants to stand but Forbes is controlling the position. #ES2#
Shah has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Forbes has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Forbes pulls Shah into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Forbes is trying to keep Shah in close.
#SU2#
Shah decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T3##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Forbes. #ES2#
Shah explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Forbes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shah tries to counter by closing the distance.
Forbes lands with a kick to the ribs.
#T4#
Shah keeps the fight on the outside.
Shah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Forbes tries to clinch up.
Shah is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Forbes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shah paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Forbes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naseeruddin Shah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Forbes tries to clinch but Shah is having none of it.
Forbes sets himself, and Shah steps forward looking for the clinch! Forbes avoids it this time.
Forbes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Forbes tries to clinch up but Shah circles away and keeps his distance.
Naseeruddin Shah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Forbes lands with a nice body kick.
Forbes scores with a spinning back kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Forbes drives through with a takedown into Shah's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Shah kicks Forbes off and gets to his feet.
Forbes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shah tries to avoid it but Forbes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shah to the ground. Shah escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T1#
Forbes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Forbes feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES2#
Shah manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Forbes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shah manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Forbes misses with a double jab.
Shah wants to counter the offense by Forbes and move into the clinch position.#TD#
Forbes shoots in and bounces Shah off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#ES2#
Shah manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Forbes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shah swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shah tries to counter with a clinch but Forbes shakes him off and moves away.#CL#
Forbes forces Shah back against the cage and clinches.
Forbes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Shah decides to pull guard.
Shah wants to stand and escape but Forbes is having none of it. #ES2#
Shah kicks Forbes off and gets to his feet.
Forbes shoots in for a double leg but Shah sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Forbes sets himself, and Shah steps forward looking for the clinch! Forbes avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezequiel Forbes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shah keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shah steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Forbes.#T3#
Forbes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shah steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Forbes.
Forbes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shah wants to counter the offense by Forbes and move into the clinch position.
Forbes wants to clinch.
Shah wants to counter with a clinch but Forbes pushes him away.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shah keeps the fight on the outside.
Shah steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Forbes.
Forbes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shah circles away.
Forbes misses with a kick to the body.
Shah tries to counter with a clinch but Forbes shakes him off and moves away.
Forbes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shah is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Forbes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shah but Shah pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shah tries to counter with a clinch but Forbes shakes him off and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Naseeruddin Shah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shah winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Naseeruddin Shah!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Forbes moves to clinch but Mendis breaks away
and Mendis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mendis drops Forbes with a big left hand! Forbes is injured, injured bad! Mendis jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diluka Mendis!
A very excited looking Diluka Mendis made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Cooper moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cooper throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cooper throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Forbes counters with a single leg into guard. Cooper didn't expect that.
Cooper is adopting a defensive guard.#SU#
Forbes gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cooper scores with a jab to the body.
Cooper scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cooper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cooper.#ROC2#
Forbes is rocked!
Forbes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cooper pinned against the cage. Cooper gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Oh Forbes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cooper throws an overhand right that has Forbes reeling! Cooper follows up with more punches and Forbes is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tyler Cooper!
Tyler Cooper decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 28, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Forbes moves into range and clinches up with Thompson.
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
Thompson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD2#
Thompson successfully pulls guard.
Forbes has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Thompson is proving hard to escape from.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Thompson holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Thompson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thompson pulls Forbes in close to his closed guard and prevents Forbes from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1##SUB2#
Thompson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Forbes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Thompson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Thompson is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Forbes rolls with it to try and escape but Thompson cranks on the arm and Forbes is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Thompson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Lord throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Forbes counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Lord breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Forbes fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lord to the ground. Forbes is now in Lord's guard.
Lord wants to control but Forbes passes easily into half guard.
#SU#
Forbes decides to return to a standing position. #TD2#
Lord shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lord tries to pass to full mount but Forbes defends it. #SUB#
Forbes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lord pulls his head out easily.
Lord not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SU2#
Lord stands up out of the half guard. #TD2#
Lord closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Forbes did well to prevent Lord getting side control.
Lord is looking to take a break and control but Forbes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lord 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.
Forbes is trying to stand.
Lord wants to pass the guard but Forbes is defending well. #ES#
Forbes kicks off Lord and gets to his feet.
Penguin Lord seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Lord clinches up against the cage.
Forbes avoiding damage.
#T2##BC2#
Lord escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Lord looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Forbes!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Forbes wants to control but Lord postures up.
Lord wants to control for a moment but Forbes uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SUB#
Forbes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lord pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Lord is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3#
Lord is trying to control. Forbes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Forbes tries to kick Lord off but Lord keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Forbes is looking to improve his position.
Lord sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Forbes defending well though.
Forbes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lord is working away from the top position though.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Forbes swats away the attempt to clinch by Lord.
Forbes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Lord has closed the distance and engaged Forbes in a clinch.
#BC2#
Lord's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Forbes moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Lord jumps guard and drags Forbes to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Forbes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lord working a defensive guard but Forbes passes into half guard.
Lord tries to kick Forbes off in order to stand up. Forbes Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ezequiel Forbes 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#
Forbes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lord counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A frustrated look appears on Forbes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lord.
Forbes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Forbes is trying to force a seperation but Lord has the dominant position.
Forbes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Lord is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Forbes can't fight it off and eventually Lord manages to take the fight to the floor. Forbes looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Forbes is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T1#
Lord prevents Forbes from breaking the clinch.
Forbes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Lord pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Lord looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lord controls Forbes momentarily but Forbes frees himself.
Lord thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SU#
Forbes decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lord, up you get! #TD2#
Lord closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Forbes's guard.#T2#
Forbes has Lord pulled in close to control his posture.
Forbes trying to strike off his back.
Forbes trying to control the position.
Forbes throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Forbes keeping moving, preventing Lord from controlling successfully.
Forbes has control of Lord's left arm, preventing Lord from doing any damage.
Forbes is looking to stand up but Lord isn't so interested in that idea.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3##SU2#
Lord gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
Forbes moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Lord turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Forbes bucks up and tries to throw Lord off but instead Lord has got his back!
Forbes trying to control the action but Lord just sinks the hooks in.
Lord has the hooks in. Forbes is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Forbes trying to get back to his feet but Lord is in full control for now. #T4#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Lord controlling the positon.
Forbes is trying to stand back up.
Forbes trying to control the hands but Lord won't let him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lord is landing with strikes. Forbes can't take much more of this.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Penguin Lord showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Forbes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Lord looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Forbes is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Lord presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Forbes tries to break free but Lord pushes him back against the cage.
Lord lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Forbes backwards.
Lord is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC2#
Lord manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Lord shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Forbes napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Forbes is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Forbes is trying to control Lord's posture but Lord avoids it. #T1##SU2#
Lord has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Lord gets a double leg takedown into Forbes's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Forbes holds on and takes a little breather.
Forbes controls Lord momentarily but Lord frees himself.
Forbes will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Lord not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Forbes wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Lord manages to pass to side control. #ES#
Forbes manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Lord keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The referee calls for Lord to work.
#BC#
Forbes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Forbes.
Lord is looking for a sweep.
Lord takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3##SU#
Forbes decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lord to his feet.
Lord looks to clinch #TD#
and Forbes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Forbes passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Forbes trying to control the pace.
Lord is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Forbes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Forbes's back!
Forbes wants to control his opponent's hands but Lord gets his hands free. #T4##SUB2#
Forbes preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Lord.
Lord avoiding Forbes 's attempts to control his hands.
Lord throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Lord is not going to allow Forbes to sit and survive in this position.
Forbes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lord is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Penguin Lord.
Well Lord 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Penguin Lord!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Ramirez tries to clinch up.
It looked like Forbes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD2#
Ramirez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Forbes trying to strike off his back.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Forbes is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Forbes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Forbes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ramirez is aware though and is defending well.
Forbes striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Forbes tries to strike from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Forbes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Forbes throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Forbes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Forbes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Forbes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ramirez looking to pass the guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ramirez forces his way into half guard.
Forbes is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ramirez working over Forbes with some ground and pound. Forbes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Forbes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Forbes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ramirez is controlling him.
Ramirez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
Forbes thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Ramirez stands and throws Forbes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Forbes keeps working. #SUB2#
Ramirez is trying to get an arm triangle but Forbes is defending well.
Forbes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ramirez wants to control but Forbes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ramirez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Ramirez is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Forbes is working for an americana but Ramirez has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Forbes was thinking about the submission.#SU#
Forbes stands up from Ramirez's guard - Forbes perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Ramirez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Forbes is controlling Ramirez's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T4##SUB2#
Ramirez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Forbes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ramirez.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez is looking to stall here but Forbes recovers full guard.
Ramirez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez is looking to work some ground and pound but Forbes has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Horacio Ramirez dominated that round.
That's time! Forbes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Ramirez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Forbes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Forbes is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ramirez asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB2#
Ramirez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ramirez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Forbes is trying to control Ramirez's posture but Ramirez avoids it.
Forbes parries the strikes from Ramirez easily there. Ramirez is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Forbes to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Forbes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Ramirez tries for a kimura but Forbes is defending well. #T1#
Ramirez working away.#SUB2#
Ramirez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Forbes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Forbes wants to control but Ramirez postures up.#SUB2#
Ramirez swings around for an armbar but Forbes sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ramirez's guard.#SUB2#
Ramirez looking for a guillotine here but Forbes defends easily.
Ramirez is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Ramirez throws his legs up looking for a submission but Forbes uses it to pass to side control.
#T2#
Ramirez is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Forbes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ramirez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ramirez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ramirez on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T3#
Ramirez is letting Forbes control him for a moment.
Ramirez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ramirez wants to get back to his feet.
Forbes taking a breather here. #SUB#
Forbes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ramirez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ramirez is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Forbes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Forbes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Forbes tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Forbes gets caught flat footed, as Ramirez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
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 Ezequiel Forbes will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ramirez.
Forbes tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Forbes is not content to let Ramirez control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Forbes wants to control but Ramirez postures up.#SU2#
Ramirez stands up.
Forbes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forbes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ramirez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Forbes somewhat.
Ramirez with the counter takedown but Forbes avoids it easily.#TD#
Forbes closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Ramirez has one foot on Forbes's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T1##TD2#
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Forbes flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ramirez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Forbes preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Forbes wants to get back to his feet.
#T2#
Forbes is trying to control but can't.
Ramirez stalling. #SUB2#
Ramirez seems to be working for a kimura but Forbes defends the submission attempt.
Forbes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ramirez.
Forbes missing with punches from the bottom.
Horacio Ramirez has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Forbes wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Forbes enables Ramirez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Forbes manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SU2#
Forbes is working an open guard so Ramirez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Ramirez gets a takedown into half guard.
Forbes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ramirez 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.
Forbes controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T4#
Forbes is trying to stand back up but Ramirez is controlling him
Ramirez trying to control the action but Forbes is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, if Ramirez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Forbes tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Horacio Ramirez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ramirez 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horacio Ramirez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Forbes gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hollow to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Forbes throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hollow escapes and throws Forbes's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hollow 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.
Hollow working the ground and pound.
Hollow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Forbes keeps working.
Forbes can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forbes wants to get back to his feet but Hollow is dominant here and he's now got Forbes's back!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Hollow.
#ROC2#
Forbes is rocked!#T1#
Hollow lands a series of strikes from the back and Forbes goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Hollow!
Tom Hollow decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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