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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Branch moves to clinch but Balkan breaks away
and Balkan counters with a left and a right that stings Branch. #CL#
Branch pushes Balkan up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Balkan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Branch misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Balkan.
Balkan working hard to break the clinch.
Balkan is trying to push Branch away but Branch has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Branch prevents Balkan from breaking the clinch.
Balkan is trying to break free.
Branch looking for a takedown.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Branch takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Balkan manages to break the clinch.
Branch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Balkan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Branch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Balkan as he avoids it easily. #T1#
Balkan throws a wild body kick that Branch sees coming a mile off.
Branch moves in looking to clinch but Balkan pushes him off.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Balkan is trying to break the clinch but Branch has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Branch. #TD2#
Balkan jumps guard.
Balkan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Branch has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Branch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Branch really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Branch won't allow Balkan to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Balkan wriggles free and stands up.
Balkan misses with a double jab.
#T2#
Balkan connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Branch tumbling to the canvas! Balkan pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Branch was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ronnie Balkan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1#
A big left from Balzli misses.
Branch went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A decent looking cross lands there for Balzli.#CUT2#
It looks like Elisha Branch has been cut.
Balzli drops Branch with a big left hand! Branch is injured, injured bad! Balzli jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Loan Balzli!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Tuft misses with a combination
and Branch counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
Tuft clinches.
Tuft can't break the clinch.
Branch is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tuft gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The referee calls for Tuft to work.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tuft as Branch tries to tie him up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tuft wants to break free but Branch has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Tuft is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Branch can't fight it off and eventually Tuft manages to take the fight to the floor. Branch looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tuft postures up.
Tuft sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Branch is trying to control the position but Tuft postures up.
Tuft missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tuft sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tuft stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Branch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Branch controls Tuft momentarily but Tuft frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Tuft drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Branch bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Branch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tuft tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stig Tuft seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Tuft clinches with his opponent.
Tuft holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#TD2#
Branch is fighting off a takedown attempt but Tuft is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Branch to the mat. Branch regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Branch pushes Tuft off and gets back to his feet.
Branch fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As Branch backs off Tuft throws a huge counter combo but Branch manages to avoid it all.#T3##TD2#
Tuft shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Branch manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Branch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tuft not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Branch has his foot on Tuft's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tuft works his way back into a safe position though.
Branch is breathing heavily.
Tuft is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
It looks like Tuft might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T4#
Tuft postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Branch is looking for a triangle but Tuft pushes his legs off easily.
Tuft showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stig Tuft 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##TD2#
Tuft gets a double leg takedown into Branch's guard.
Tuft must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Branch can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tuft controls the pace.
Tuft loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tuft postures up.
Branch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tuft manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branch preventing the sweep.
Tuft is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1#
Branch wants to stand but Tuft is controlling his posture from full guard.
Tuft really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Branch. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Branch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tuft has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Branch has managed to get both his arms back between Tuft's legs - danger averted.
Branch lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stig Tuft has got the better of the ground game so far.
Branch has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tuft is proving hard to escape from.
Tuft pulls Branch in to control the position.
Branch in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tuft seems keen to control Branch's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Branch really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tuft trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Tuft gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Tuft gets control of Branch's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tuft will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#ES2#
Tuft wriggles free and stands up. #TD2#
Tuft gets a takedown into half guard.
Tuft keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Branch slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Tuft showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Branch working a defensive guard here.
Tuft 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.
Tuft trying to stand up but can't free himself from Branch's guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tuft looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Branch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tuft controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stig Tuft 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Tuft darts in and clinches Branch up against the cage.
Tuft blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Branch stalling in the clinch but Tuft improves position.
Tuft has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A bit of stalling here from Tuft.
Branch tries to pull guard but Tuft won't allow it.
Branch tries to pull guard but Tuft forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Tuft tightens his grip and picks Branch up, before dumping him to the ground. Branch manages to land in guard.
Branch trying to keep a closed guard but Tuft is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branch wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Tuft controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Branch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Branch is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tuft is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tuft's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Branch trying to keep a closed guard but Tuft is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Tuft shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Branch manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tuft wants to pass the guard but Branch is keeping the position.
Tuft keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
Tuft stopping the sweep attempt from Branch.
Branch keeping full guard, as Tuft tries to pass.
Branch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Branch trying to control the position.
Tuft is stalling in the full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tuft stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Branch swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##TD2#
Branch gets caught flat footed, as Tuft shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tuft is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tuft accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tuft pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Branch is keeping the position for now.
Tuft wants to get up but he can't break Branch's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T4#
Branch controls Tuft momentarily but Tuft frees himself.
Branch will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tuft looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Branch on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Elisha Branch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stig Tuft 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!
Tuft works over Branch's head and body with a nice combination.#ROC2#
Branch is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
Stig Tuft comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tuft 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stig Tuft!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Morningstar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Branch.
Morningstar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Branch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Morningstar misses with a series of wild punches.
Branch really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Branch goes for a double leg but Morningstar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Morningstar continues to drive forward.
Morningstar lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Elisha Branch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Branch darts in and clinches Morningstar up against the cage.#BC2#
Morningstar breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Branch closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Morningstar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Branch is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Branch is pushing Morningstar up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Branch looking to stall.
#T1#
Branch looking to slow down the pace here.
Branch has Morningstar pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Morningstar manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Morningstar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Branch takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Branch fails with an attempt to clinch.
Morningstar cracks Branch with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Morningstar feints and then cracks Branch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Branch down.
Branch wants to clinch up but Morningstar keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Branch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Morningstar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Branch tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Morningstar counters with a series of strikes. Branch will be more careful next time no doubt.
Morningstar misses with a combination
and Branch counters with a two punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Morningstar.
Branch seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Branch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morningstar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Branch is looking to clinch but Morningstar is avoiding it.
Branch tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Morningstar counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T3#
Branch tries to clinch but Morningstar moves out of range.
Branch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Morningstar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Branch tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Morningstar counters with a straight right hand.
Morningstar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Morningstar throws a nice looking combination but Branch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Branch wants to clinch
and Morningstar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#
Branch is rocked!
OH! Branch has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Morningstar smells blood and charges in for the finish! Morningstar unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Branch sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lucifer Morningstar!
After winning the bout, Lucifer Morningstar thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 19, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Branch moves into the clinch.
Hardini blocks an uppercut.
#TD2#
Hardini is trying to trip Branch. He has hold of a leg but Branch is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hardini persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Hardini avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hardini trying to control the position from guard on top but Branch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Hardini stands up from Branch's guard - Hardini perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Hardini instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Branch successfully pulls guard.
#SU2#
Hardini gets to his feet - Branch follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Hardini shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Branch's guard.#T1#
Branch looking for a sweep. Not yet Branch, not yet.
Hardini trying to control the position from guard on top but Branch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Branch bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hardini's guard. #REVR#
Hardini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Branch stopping the sweep attempt from Hardini.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardini avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hardini looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #ES2#
Hardini has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Branch has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Branch avoiding damage.
#BC2#
Hardini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2##TD2#
Hardini closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Branch did well to prevent Hardini getting side control.
Hardini content to control rather than advance.
Branch wants to get back to his feet.
Branch desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Branch wants to improve his position but Hardini is controlling well.
#SU2#
Hardini decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T3#
Hardini lands a jab to Branch's midsection.#CL#
Branch rushes Hardini and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hardini prevents a takedown attempt there.
Branch is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Hardini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Hardini closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hardini makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Branch really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hardini is pressed up against the cage. Branch has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hardini down to the mat. Hardini avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Hardini looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hardini controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Branch wants to sweep here but Hardini controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardini is stalling in the full guard. #SU2#
Hardini stands and steps away. Branch gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Branch closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hardini counters with a left and a right... And another left! Branch is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Addy Hardini!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 15, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Branch closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Koekelberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Branch.
Koekelberg holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Branch stalling against the cage.
#TD#
Branch successfully pulls guard.
Branch is controlling Koekelberg's posture.
Branch keeping moving, preventing Koekelberg from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branch is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T1#
Koekelberg wants to get back to full guard.#SU#
Branch postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Koekelberg to stand up. #CL2#
Koekelberg fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Branch, pushing him back against the cage.
Branch is trying to stall.
Branch wants to break free but Koekelberg has control.
#TD2#
Koekelberg jumps guard and drags Branch to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU#
Branch gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
Branch has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Koekelberg has picked Branch up - he's going for a ride! Koekelberg dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Koekelberg looks winded!
Branch is concentrating on defense, preventing Koekelberg from advancing position.
Branch'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.
Koekelberg looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Branch is doing well to control the position and prevent Koekelberg from advancing to side control.
Branch wants to control but Koekelberg is keeping busy.
Branch moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Branch working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Koekelberg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Branch is tightening it up a little... Koekelberg has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Koekelberg reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Koekelberg taps out! Nice BJJ there by Branch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Elisha Branch!
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