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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2018 |
#R1# Boukhidous tries for a takedown but Reneau sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Reneau jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Reneau keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. A quick step to the side and Reneau tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL# Reneau moves into the clinch successfully.
Reneau tries to land knees in the clinch but Boukhidous avoids the damage to the body. #BC# Reneau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reneau scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Boukhidous stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boukhidous wants it to stay on the feet. Reneau stuffs the takedown attempt from Boukhidous. Boukhidous gets slowly back to his feet. Mitch Reneau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mehdi Boukhidous. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Reneau tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Boukhidous defends well and Reneau ends up having to push Boukhidous into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. As Reneau backs off Boukhidous throws a huge counter combo but Reneau manages to avoid it all. Reneau stuffs the takedown attempt from Boukhidous. Boukhidous gets slowly back to his feet. #T1# Reneau misses with a head kick.
Boukhidous throws a big counter head kick but Reneau avoids it with no problem. Boukhidous fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Boukhidous fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Reneau circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reneau throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boukhidous on the side of the head. #CL# Reneau has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reneau working hard to break the clinch. Reneau is working for takedown but Boukhidous is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2# Boukhidous gets control of Reneau's arms and successfully pulls guard. Boukhidous will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Reneau is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Reneau pushing down on Boukhidous's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2##SUB# Reneau is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Reneau is looking to advance position but Boukhidous won't allow it. Reneau missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Boukhidous is trying to control but can't.
Reneau with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Boukhidous is pressing down on Reneau's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3# Reneau slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Reneau throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Reneau throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Reneau has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Boukhidous wants to sweep here but Reneau controlling him for the moment. Reneau controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Boukhidous tries to clinch but Reneau moves out of range. Reneau leaves Boukhidous with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL# Boukhidous gets tackled into the cage by Reneau. Reneau maintains the clinch. Boukhidous fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reneau tries to throw a body punch but Boukhidous avoids it by throwing Reneau back against the cage. #TD# Reneau jumps into guard, dragging Boukhidous to the mat.
Boukhidous wanted to stand there but Reneau had control of the position. Boukhidous stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reneau swivels though and keeps the full guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Boukhidous is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitch Reneau dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Reneau motions for Boukhidous to come forward. Reneau throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL# Reneau forces Boukhidous back against the cage and clinches.#TD# Reneau ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Reneau no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Boukhidous won't allow Reneau to sweep him here. Boukhidous sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Reneau's guard. Reneau is staying active underneath Boukhidous, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2# Boukhidous seems to be working for a kimura but Reneau defends the submission attempt. Boukhidous seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Boukhidous sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Reneau defending well though. Boukhidous not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1# Boukhidous works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2# Boukhidous has hold of Reneau's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Reneau manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Reneau working to try and regain half guard.
Boukhidous trying to control but Reneau is having none of it. Boukhidous prevents Reneau from getting the reversal.#T2# Reneau avoids a series of strikes thrown by Boukhidous.
Reneau is working to get back to half guard.
Boukhidous thowing shots but they're missing. Reneau tries to improve his position but instead Boukhidous has taken his back! Boukhidous struggling to keep hold of the position.
Reneau wants to escape the position.
Boukhidous somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. Mehdi Boukhidous has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3##SUB2# Boukhidous looking to break Reneau's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Reneau remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Boukhidous will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Boukhidous misses with a punch to the head. Boukhidous is looking to control Reneau but Reneau is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2# Reneau is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Reneau wants to get back to his feet. Boukhidous has the hooks in. Reneau is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Reneau looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. Boukhidous tries to get the hooks in deep but Reneau pushed the leg off. Boukhidous misses with punches from the back. Boukhidous thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Boukhidous is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Boukhidous trying to control momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mehdi Boukhidous showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Boukhidous is looking to clinch. Boukhidous tries to clinch up but Reneau circles away and keeps his distance. A combination from Boukhidous does no damage. Reneau shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boukhidous as he jumps to the side. A nice side step and Boukhidous releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Boukhidous has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boukhidous there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2# Boukhidous has closed the distance and engaged Reneau in a clinch.
Boukhidous is trying to pull guard but Reneau has him pressed against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Reneau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Reneau finds it's way through Boukhidous's defenses. Boukhidous shoots in for a double leg but Reneau sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Boukhidous fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Mitch Reneau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mehdi Boukhidous.#T1# A head kick misses from Reneau. Reneau displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boukhidous. Reneau lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Boukhidous fails with a takedown attempt. As Boukhidous tries to get set, Reneau tries to push him back and clinch up but Boukhidous manages to avoid the attempt.#CL# Reneau closes the distance and pushes Boukhidous back into the cage. Boukhidous drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boukhidous taking a breather. #T2# Reneau is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Boukhidous gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Reneau is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boukhidous can do to turn this around? Reneau can't find room to land a body shot as Boukhidous controls the action.
Boukhidous is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Reneau gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Reneau tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Boukhidous smiles and moves away.
Reneau throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boukhidous's waist but Boukhidous gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reneau off to one side. Reneau sets himself, and Boukhidous steps forward looking for the clinch! Reneau avoids it this time. A slapping body kick lands there for Boukhidous. Nice takedown defense from Reneau. No joy for Boukhidous on that attempt. Nice sprawl there from Boukhidous as Reneau shoots in. Boukhidous tries to counter by closing the distance. Mitch Reneau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Boukhidous fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mitch Reneau is winning the standup battle so far. Reneau displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boukhidous. #T3# Boukhidous tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Reneau looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Boukhidous with a lazy takedown attempt and Reneau counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Boukhidous tries to clinch there but Reneau circles away.
Boukhidous throws a head kick that half lands.
Reneau looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Boukhidous throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Boukhidous moves out of range as Reneau throws a body kick.
Reneau looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boukhidous is defended easily by Reneau.#T4# Boukhidous takes a shot right to the bread basket. Boukhidous shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Reneau throws a head kick but Boukhidous moves out of range.
Boukhidous defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reneau. Reneau fails to land the takedown. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Reneau defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Boukhidous. Boukhidous throws a right and a left that both miss. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL# Boukhidous gets tackled into the cage by Reneau. Reneau maintains the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Mitch Reneau showed his dominance in that final round. I think Reneau 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28 Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28 Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitch Reneau!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2018 |
#R1# Reneau shoots in but Knuckles avoids the takedown attempt easily. Knuckles throws a series of punches but Reneau moves out of range. Knuckles takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#CL2# Knuckles moves into the clinch. A left hand lands to the body for Knuckles.
Reneau prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2# Knuckles has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Reneau uses from the top position. #ES2# Knuckles kicks Reneau off and gets to his feet. Knuckles shoots in and drives through. Reneau sprawls well. Reneau looks for a takedown but Knuckles sprawls well. Knuckles throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reneau's waist but Reneau gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Knuckles off to one side. Mitch Reneau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emory Knuckles. Knuckles swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reneau throws a quick counter kick to the body but Knuckles avoids it. Knuckles shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reneau as he jumps to the side. #T1# Reneau fails with the takedown#CL2# and Knuckles counters by clinching up. Knuckles is looking to take this one to the mat. Knuckles drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Reneau gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Reneau takes a shot to the head. Knuckles has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Reneau avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Reneau looking to slow down the pace here. Reneau is pressed up against the cage. Knuckles has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Reneau down to the mat. Reneau avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Knuckles looks winded!#TD# Reneau closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Knuckles did well to prevent Reneau getting side control.#SUB2# Knuckles looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Reneau tries to stand and escape but Knuckles is controlling the position. Reneau knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Knuckles on the ground.#T2# Reneau thows a huge punch but Knuckles dodges it nicely.
Reneau seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#SUB# Reneau is working for a submission of some sort.
Knuckles is trying to maintain the position but Reneau is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB# Reneau is looking for a kimura here.
Reneau throwing shots but Knuckles is blocking nicely. #T3# Reneau tries to stand and escape but Knuckles actually recovers to full guard. Reneau won't allow Knuckles to get back to his feet. #SUB2# Knuckles is looking for a triangle here but Reneau uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Knuckles is trying to get back to his feet. Knuckles is looking to reverse the position.#SU# Reneau stands up. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Reneau dodges the punch combination from Knuckles.
It looked like Reneau was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Knuckles. Reneau paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Knuckles is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Knuckles displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Reneau. Knuckles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reneau tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Knuckles defends well and Reneau ends up having to push Knuckles into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Despite the aggression on Knuckles's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Reneau shoots in for a takedown but Knuckles shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. No luck for Reneau with that takedown attempt. Reneau takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Reneau will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emory Knuckles 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# Reneau slaps away a takedown attempt from Knuckles, before circling back to the center of the mat. No joy there for Knuckles, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reneau throws a right hand that Knuckles ducks under and follows up with a left that Knuckles also avoids with ease. Reneau fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knuckles throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Mitch Reneau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Reneau dodges the punch combination from Knuckles.
Knuckles throws a series of punches but Reneau avoids them all with ease. Emory Knuckles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. No luck for Knuckles with that takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Knuckles keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Nice takedown defense from Knuckles. No joy for Reneau on that attempt. #T1# Reneau moves in looking to clinch but Knuckles pushes him off. Reneau is trying hard to land a takedown here. Knuckles sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitch Reneau. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nice uppercut lands for Knuckles. That snapped Reneau's head back.
Reneau tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knuckles manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Knuckles tries for a takedown but Reneau sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Knuckles is breathing heavily. Knuckles takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Reneau fails to land the takedown. Reneau has a takedown stuffed. Knuckles throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reneau's waist but Reneau gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Knuckles off to one side. No luck for Reneau with that takedown attempt. #T2# Reneau tries to clinch up. Knuckles lands with a nice combination. Reneau backs away looking to recover. Knuckles shoots in but Reneau avoids the takedown attempt easily. Knuckles misses with a few strikes there.
Reneau shoots for a double leg takedown but Knuckles sprawls well. He's pushed Reneau's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. A head kick from Reneau lands but Knuckles takes it in his stride. 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! Knuckles looks to land a combination but Reneau avoids it well. Knuckles throws a body kick that misses. Reneau misses with a wild combination.
Reneau tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knuckles swats him away and circles back towards the center. Knuckles is trying hard to land a takedown here. Reneau sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T3# Reneau's corner calls for a 1-2. Reneau obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Reneau shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Knuckles defends it nicely. Knuckles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reneau shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Knuckles rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reneau moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Knuckles fails with a takedown attempt. Reneau has a takedown stuffed.#T4##CL2# Knuckles has closed the distance and engaged Reneau in a clinch.
Knuckles is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Reneau is defending well. Reneau tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Knuckles just stands there and leans against the cage. Reneau goes for a takedown in the clinch but Knuckles prevents it.
A short left from Knuckles. Reneau tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A frustrated look appears on Knuckles's face as he tries to break the clinch. Knuckles tries to break the clinch but Reneau is controlling the position. Knuckles tries for a takedown. No joy.
Knuckles pushes off an throws an elbow but Reneau leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Reneau wants to take the fight to the mat but Knuckles manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emory Knuckles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Reneau shoots for a takedown but Knuckles saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Knuckles misses with a takedown attempt - Reneau sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Knuckles throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reneau's waist but Reneau gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Knuckles off to one side. Knuckles has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A punch combination from Knuckles misses. Reneau shoots for a takedown but Knuckles saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Knuckles steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Reneau. Reneau misses with a head kick.
Reneau tries to clinch but Knuckles moves out of range. Knuckles is looking to land body kicks. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Knuckles walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Reneau checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Reneau changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Knuckles tries to avoid it but Reneau manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Knuckles to the ground. Knuckles escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitch Reneau. That's going to take a lot out of him. Knuckles dives in for a single leg takedown but Reneau sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Knuckles shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reneau pinned against the cage. Reneau gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Reneau seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Reneau fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Knuckles avoids it really well and circles away. No joy there for Reneau, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2# Knuckles has closed the distance and engaged Reneau in a clinch.
Knuckles is trying to push Reneau away but Reneau has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Reneau wants to stall.
Reneau tries to pull guard but Knuckles forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Knuckles tries to break free but Reneau pushes him back against the cage. Knuckles tries for a takedown but Reneau manages to get underhooks.
#T2# Reneau looking to slow down the pace here. Reneau looking to stall.
Reneau gets underhooks to prevent Knuckles's takedown attempt.
#TD2# Knuckles jumps guard and drags Reneau to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2# Knuckles escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Reneau gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Reneau is pushing down on Knuckles's leg trying to pass to half guard. Knuckles is fighting to maintain full guard but Reneau has managed to sneak the leg through. Reneau wants to pass to mount but Knuckles is defending the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Knuckles looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3# Reneau thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Knuckles trying to control from the bottom.
Reneau thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Knuckles tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Knuckles wants to get back to his feet. Reneau throwing shots but Knuckles is blocking nicely. Reneau wants to control but Knuckles is keeping him busy. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Reneau takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Knuckles shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reneau as he jumps to the side. Knuckles misses with a takedown and Reneau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Emory Knuckles seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD# Reneau fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Knuckles sprawls well initially but Reneau persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Reneau not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Reneau is keen to just control but Knuckles is a slippery customer.#SUB2# Knuckles is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reneau pulls his head out easily. Reneau wants to pass the guard but Knuckles is defending well. Mitch Reneau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Emory Knuckles is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Knuckles is trying to control but can't.
And that's the end of the fight! Mitch Reneau showed his dominance in that final round. I think Knuckles 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29 Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29 Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emory Knuckles!
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