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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
#R1# Artois slaps away a takedown attempt from Ford, before circling back to the center of the mat. Ford shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Artois as he jumps to the side. Ford tries for a takedown but Artois sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Ford. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ford looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Ford enables Artois to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ford manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Artois 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. Artois sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ford's guard. #T1# Ford is refusing to be controlled, as Artois sits in half guard. Artois throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Ford scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Artois manages to mount him!
Ford tries to get back to half guard but can't. Ford might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Artois tries to control but Ford wriggling away. Ford is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Artois has taken his back! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ford covering up well and avoiding damage. #T2# Artois has good solid back control here. Artois wants to control but Ford is keeping busy.#SUB2# Artois working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. Ford could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Ford wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace. Ford knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Artois on the ground.#T3# Artois is trying to stick to Ford's back but Ford is turning into Artois. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Artois's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ford. Artois being controlled here, momentarily. Artois utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Artois wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ford is now in half guard. Ford is taking a breather. Artois says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Ford is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Artois has a hand on Ford's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ford takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T4# Ford wants to control the pace but Artois is squirming around nicely. Artois is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ford won't let Artois get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. Artois looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight. Ford lands a couple of good shots and Artois has given up his back, trying to escape the position! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A bit of a pause in the action here. Ford controlling the positon. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Leon Artois will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R2##TD# Ford shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Artois's guard. Artois is looking to stand back up but Ford counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Artois. #REVB# Ford wants to stand but Artois has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. Ford is taking a breather. Artois says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Ford wants to get back to his feet.
Ford is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Artois looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1# Artois regains full guard. Nicely done. Artois looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Ford wants to stand and escape but instead Artois has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB# Artois tries to stand but Ford is controlling from the bottom. Artois wants to control from the top but Ford keeps moving. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Artois preventing the sweep. Artois wants to stand but Ford has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Artois wants to pass the guard but Ford is keeping the position. Ford is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Artois is controlling him. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3# Artois misses with a wild body shot. #TD# Ford shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Artois's guard. Ford stopping the sweep attempt from Artois.#SUB2# Artois looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Artois 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. Artois is breathing heavily. Artois is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SU# Ford stands up and waves to Artois to follow him. #TD2# Artois looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ford!#ES# Ford bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ford throws a nice looking combination but Artois bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2# Artois is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ford's half guard.#ES# Ford has one foot on Artois's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL# Ford clinches up with Artois and pushes him back against the cage. Ford is trying to pull guard but Artois turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2# Artois breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Ford dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##CL# Ford closes the distance and clinches. Ford jumps guard but Artois stands there with Ford around his waist. Ford gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2# Artois works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Artois is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Artois trying to control but Ford is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Artois postures up.
Ford seems keen to control Artois's posture.#T1# Artois pushes down on Ford's leg and manages to get into half guard. Artois trying to mount his opponent but Ford defends it. Artois content to control rather than advance. Ford keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Well, if Artois 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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Artois trying to control the action but Ford is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Ford avoids the head kick by Artois.
#TD2# Artois decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB# Ford is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Artois pulls his head out easily. #SUB2# Artois is working for an americana but Ford has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Artois was thinking about the submission. Artois takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Artois works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3# Ford trying to hold on to Artois's head to control him but Artois postures up.
Artois working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Artois is trying to control. Ford wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Artois perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Ford missing with punches from the bottom.
Ford keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB# Ford looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Artois is pressing down on Ford's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ford is holding on for now. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Ford wants to clinch. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2# Artois shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES# Ford makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
And that's the end of the fight! Anthony Ford showed his dominance in that final round. I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:27 Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Ford!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2018 |
#R1# Mayfield will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mayfield lands a two punch combo.
Mayfield throws a right and a left that both miss. Ford appears to be looking for a big counter. Mayfield swinging wildly here.
Sloppy strikes from Mayfield. Those never looked like landing. Ford shoots in looking for a takedown but Mayfield manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ford's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Mayfield misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mayfield throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Ford looks for a takedown but Mayfield sprawls well. Mayfield is looking for the big counter here. Jab by Mayfield. Ford misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Ford. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Mayfield shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ford eats them both and turns towards Mayfield to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Mayfield stuffs the takedown attempt from Ford. Ford gets slowly back to his feet. Mayfield lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mayfield. Mayfield dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Mayfield misses with a double jab.
Mayfield gets in close and tags Ford with a short punch that almost sends Ford to the mat! Oh Ford is in big trouble! He turns his back on Mayfield, trying to create some distance but Mayfield rushes him, striking wildly and Ford goes down! The referee tackles Mayfield into the cage to end the fight! Mayfield is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackie Mayfield!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2018 |
#R1# Doyen throws a head kick but Ford moves out of range.
#CL2# Doyen has managed to clinch.
Doyen stalling in the clinch.
#TD# Ford has picked Doyen up - he's going for a ride! Ford dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SU# Ford stands up out of the half guard. #TD# Ford closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Doyen to the mat! Doyen manages to get full guard. #ES2# Doyen scrambles and gets 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! A slapping leg kick lands for Doyen.
#CL# Ford has Doyen up against the cage in a clinch.
Doyen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ford prevents Doyen from breaking the clinch. Doyen is looking to control Ford's arms but Ford gets an underhook and turns him. Now Doyen has his back to the cage. #TD# Ford successfully pulls guard.
#T1##SUB# Ford has his foot on Doyen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Doyen works his way back into a safe position though. Doyen wanted to stand there but Ford had control of the position. Doyen stops Ford from standing up. Ford has his hands on Doyen's head, controlling the position. Doyen wants to pass the guard but Ford is keeping the position.#SUB# Ford looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2# Doyen works over Ford with some ground and pound from guard. Doyen being controlled here momentarily. #SUB# Ford working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Doyen has passed into half guard!
Ford could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2# Doyen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ford lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage. #T3##SUB# Ford looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Ford looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2# Doyen is trying to work for a kimura but Ford is defending well.
#SUB# Ford looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Doyen performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Doyen wants to take a breather but Ford is having none of it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Doyen blocks the strikes from Ford.
Ford controlling the position well. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Doyen has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#TD2# Doyen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES# Ford pushes Doyen off and gets back to his feet. 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 Anthony Ford will probably get the nod. 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# Ford shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Doyen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2# Ford got a little sloppy there for a moment and Doyen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ford has managed to get both his arms back between Doyen's legs - danger averted.#SU# Ford decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2# Ford tries to sprawl but Doyen drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES# Ford manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Doyen keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC# Ford breaks from the clinch.
#TD2# Doyen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ford was covering up waiting for the punch and Doyen finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES# Ford has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Doyen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Doyen is breathing heavily.#T1##TD# Ford closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ford lands in his opponent's guard. Ford might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Ford sitting in guard here, content to control. Doyen has momentary wrist control but Ford slips an elbow through the middle.#SU# Ford stands up and waves to Doyen to follow him. #TD# Ford shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Doyen napping and manages to drive through into side control! Ford controls the position. #T2##SU# Ford decides to stand back up. Ford steps back and let's Doyen get back to his feet.#TD# Ford shoots in and bounces Doyen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SU# Ford gets to his feet. Doyen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! This has been an exciting period of action!#CL# Ford closes the distance and pushes Doyen back into the cage.#TD2# Doyen works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB# Ford is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Doyen has his hands clasped together but Ford extends and breaks Doyen's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Ford.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anthony Ford!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 09, 2018 |
#R1# Fuller with a nice cross.#CUT2# It looks like Anthony Ford has been cut. Ford takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Ford could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Ford walks into a left hand. Benjamin Fuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fuller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Fuller steps in with a hook that catches Ford right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Fuller follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Ford looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benjamin Fuller!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 29, 2018 |
#R1# Cain misses with a looping right. Ford throws a looping overhand right but Cain ducks down to avoid it. A punch combination from Cain misses. Cain throws a big shot that misses.#CL# Ford instigates a clinch. Cain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ford tries to pull guard but Cain holds him up against the cage and eventually Ford drops back down to his feet.
Cain lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ford backwards. Ford tries to pull guard but Cain holds him up against the cage and eventually Ford drops back down to his feet.
Cain scores with an uppercut up the middle. Cain gets through Ford's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Ford could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. A nice right hand lands inside from Cain. Cain lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cain lands a right hand. Cain lands with a right to the head. A nice left hand lands by Cain.
#ROC2# Ford is rocked! Cain working aggressively here.
Oh Ford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Cain swings wildly with an uppercut but Ford uses good head movement to avoid it. Ford blocking some punches.
Ford seems to have got his legs back now.#T1# Cain lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Ford to his knees! Cain keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deckard Cain! Deckard Cain bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2018 |
#R1# Bolee misses with a combination
and Ford counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Bolee lands a two punch combo.
Bolee scores with a one two! Ford had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Olle Bolee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bolee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ford circles away quickly and effectively. Ford is looking for a counter combo.#CL# Ford gets a clinch. Bolee tries to circle away but Ford has him pinned against the cage.#TD# Ford drags the fight down to the ground.
#SU2# Bolee stands up from guard. Let's bang! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bolee lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bolee lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bolee works over Ford's head and body with a nice combination. Bolee looks to land a combination but Ford avoids it well. #CL# Ford darts in and clinches Bolee up against the cage.#T1# Ford looking for a takedown. Ford tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD# Ford successfully pulls guard.
#SUB# Ford throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bolee escapes and throws Ford's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SU2# Bolee decides to stand back up. Bolee steps back and let's Ford get back to his feet. Bolee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ford moves out of range and avoids them all easily. A punch combination from Bolee misses. Bolee misses with a two punch combination.
Bolee misses with the combination.
Olle Bolee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2# A nice combination there by Bolee.
Bolee fails to land with a series of punches.
Bolee feints with a jab and clips Ford right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Ford is sent crashing into the canvas and Bolee leaps in for the kill! Ford tries to get to his feet but Bolee is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Ford is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olle Bolee!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2018 |
#R1##TD2# Ford gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rabenu to score an easy takedown into full guard. Rabenu throws a strike but Ford rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Rabenu has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Rabenu keeping moving, preventing Ford from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Rabenu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ford defends well. Ford prevents Rabenu from getting back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU# Ford gets to his feet. Rabenu looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2# Rabenu gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB# Ford is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rabenu pulls his head out easily. #T1# The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rabenu lands a nice short elbow. Rabenu lands strikes from half guard. Ford trying to control here.
Ford could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Rabenu tries to pass to full mount but Ford defends it. Rabenu is looking to take a break and control but Ford is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Ford wants to control but Rabenu is keeping busy.
Rabenu is trying to control. Ford wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Rabenu working Ford over with strikes. #T2# Rabenu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC2# Ford is rocked! Rabenu is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Ford is hurt! He's hurt bad - Rabenu fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Ford from any more punishment! Congratulations to Rabenu! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moshe Rabenu!
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