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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2018 |
#R1#
MacConnelly wants to clinch up but Maxwell keeps it at a distance.
Maxwell was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
MacConnelly tries to clinch but Maxwell is having none of it.
Surly MacConnelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacConnelly lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#CUT2#
It looks like Kenneth Maxwell has been cut.
MacConnelly misses with a combination
and Maxwell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
MacConnelly falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maxwell counters with a slapping leg kick. #CL2#
MacConnelly gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
MacConnelly breaks the clinch.
#TD#
MacConnelly gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maxwell throwing strikes from guard but MacConnelly blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maxwell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maxwell could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
MacConnelly working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Maxwell throws a big right hand that misses.
Maxwell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maxwell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maxwell throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Maxwell drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maxwell jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Maxwell with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Maxwell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
MacConnelly has closed the distance and engaged Maxwell in a clinch.
Maxwell jumps guard but MacConnelly stands there with Maxwell around his waist. Maxwell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from MacConnelly. #T2#
Maxwell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. MacConnelly just stands there and leans against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Maxwell goes for a takedown attempt but MacConnelly pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenneth Maxwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
MacConnelly throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Maxwell tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. MacConnelly is in Maxwell's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacConnelly not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Maxwell trying to control the position.
#SU2#
MacConnelly stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3#
MacConnelly circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2#
MacConnelly closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Maxwell's guard.
MacConnelly is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Maxwell wants to improve his position but instead MacConnelly has moved into half guard.
MacConnelly controlling the action here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. MacConnelly connects with a nice short shot to Maxwell's temple.
Maxwell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
MacConnelly is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
MacConnelly seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
MacConnelly is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Maxwell manages to get to full guard.
Maxwell throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
MacConnelly stands up from Maxwell's guard - MacConnelly perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Surly MacConnelly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenneth Maxwell's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Maxwell swats away the attempt to clinch by MacConnelly.
Maxwell avoids a kick to the body.
Maxwell appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
MacConnelly forces Maxwell back against the cage and clinches.
Maxwell tries to pull guard but MacConnelly won't allow it.
Maxwell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as MacConnelly walks away with a smile on his face. Maxwell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
MacConnelly tries to clinch but Maxwell moves away #TD#
so Maxwell counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
MacConnelly uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Maxwell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MacConnelly lands with a right that hurts Maxwell. Maxwell looks to clinch but MacConnelly throws a short knee that drops Maxwell. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Surly MacConnelly!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Cummings gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Maxwell counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cummings's knee momentarily.
Cummings fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Maxwell is out of range.
Cummings misses with the combination.
Maxwell blocks a head kick by Cummings.
#CL#
Cummings tries to keep at a distance but Maxwell has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Maxwell jumps guard and drags Cummings to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Maxwell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SU#
Maxwell stands and steps away. Cummings gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cummings throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cummings misses with a body shot
and Maxwell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cummings misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Cummings scores with a one two! Maxwell had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Kenneth Maxwell has been cut.#TD#
Maxwell closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cummings's guard.
Maxwell stops Cummings from standing up.
Maxwell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Maxwell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cummings's head.
Maxwell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cummings is looking to stand back up but Maxwell counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Cummings.
Maxwell controlling the pace. #SUB#
Maxwell is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
Maxwell looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cummings looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nice strikes from Maxwell there.
Maxwell working Cummings over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cummings is looking to get back to is feet but Maxwell passes into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maxwell staying calm.#SUB#
Maxwell is trying to get an arm triangle but Cummings is defending well. #T3#
Cummings wants to get back to his feet but Maxwell is dominant here and he's now got Cummings's back!#SUB#
Maxwell looking to break Cummings's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Cummings remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Maxwell will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Maxwell lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Maxwell controlling from the back.#SUB#
Maxwell sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Cummings taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kenneth Maxwell!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 29, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Pilpil looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Maxwell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maxwell could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Maxwell controls Pilpil momentarily but Pilpil frees himself. #SU2#
Pilpil decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Pilpil moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #TD2#
Pilpil closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Maxwell quickly recovers to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pilpil in particular looking to stall.
Maxwell flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T1#
Pilpil scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pilpil is looking to take a break and control but Maxwell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maxwell tries to roll over but Pilpil keeps him under control.
Maxwell is looking to control Pilpil's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maxwell avoid being mounted?#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pilpil missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pilpil sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Let's hope that Pilpil has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Pilpil shoots in and bounces Maxwell off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pilpil sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pilpil looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Pilpil trying to control the position from guard on top but Maxwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pilpil is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pilpil wants to control from the top but Maxwell keeps moving.
Maxwell trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Maxwell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pilpil's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Pilpil has knocked Maxwell down with a huge combo! Pilpil steps away and waves a wobbly Maxwell back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#
It looks like Kenneth Maxwell has been cut.
Pilpil throws a nice looking combination but Maxwell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pilpil fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC2#
Maxwell is rocked!
Maxwell is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Pilpil Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Maxwell is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mark Pilpil!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 09, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Smith scores with a takedown into Maxwell's guard.
Maxwell keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Maxwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maxwell wants to control the position but Smith says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maxwell keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maxwell tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is looking to stall here but Maxwell recovers full guard. #SUB2#
Smith drops back, looking for a kneebar! Maxwell looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Maxwell looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Maxwell! #REVR##T1#
Smith is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Maxwell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Maxwell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Maxwell tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Maxwell has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Maxwell working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Maxwell controlling the position from side mount.
Smith tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maxwell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smith pushes Maxwell away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Maxwell gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Maxwell gets to mount! Smith was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T3#
Smith is bucking up trying to escape but Maxwell cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Maxwell controlling from mount.
Maxwell lands a couple of good shots and Smith has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB#
Maxwell working for a choke but Smith is defending well.
Smith tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB#
Maxwell is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Smith to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Smith shrugs it off.
Maxwell landing strikes from the mount.
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Smith holds on to Maxwell as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Maxwell raining down hammerfists from mount.
Smith tries to hold on but Maxwell pushes him away.
Maxwell cracks Smith with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Smith tries to hold on but Maxwell postures up.
Maxwell controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maxwell avoids the attempt from Smith to control.#SUB#
Maxwell jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Smith is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Smith and Maxwell has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenneth Maxwell 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#
Smith closes the distance but Maxwell moves to the side
enabling Maxwell to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Smith works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Maxwell really is a fat lump.
Maxwell throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith trying to control but Maxwell is working from the bottom.
Maxwell throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Maxwell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Maxwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maxwell looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Maxwell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Maxwell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Maxwell is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Maxwell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maxwell. #T2#
Smith wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Maxwell is now in half guard.
Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maxwell.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Maxwell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith trying to control but Maxwell postures up.
Smith might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Maxwell haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Maxwell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Maxwell is controlling the pace.
Maxwell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Smith wants to get back to full guard but Maxwell has passed into side control.
Maxwell in side control, throwing shots but Smith defends. #SUB#
Maxwell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Maxwell thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Maxwell is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#ES2#
Smith explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #TD2#
Smith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Maxwell seems keen to control Smith's posture.
Maxwell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith trying to move into half guard but instead Maxwell has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Smith is trying to control the position but Maxwell postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Maxwell checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
John Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Smith fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Maxwell to the ground. Smith is now in Maxwell's guard.
Maxwell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maxwell strikes from his own guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Maxwell looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Smith puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kenneth Maxwell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith controlling the action here. #T1#
Maxwell keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Maxwell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Maxwell.
Smith's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Maxwell has a closed guard, preventing Smith from standing up.
Smith pushes down on Maxwell's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Smith is stalling here. Maxwell is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Smith seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Maxwell has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Maxwell lands a decent elbow from side control.
Maxwell trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Smith has one of Maxwell's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Maxwell is putting a hurting on Smith here, landing some big shots from side control.
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Maxwell is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well. #SUB#
Maxwell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #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.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Maxwell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Smith.
I think Smith 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... John Smith!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Bly lunges at Maxwell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maxwell's hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Kenneth Maxwell has been cut.
Bly cracks Maxwell with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bly misses with a combination
and Maxwell counters with a straight right hand.
Bly lands a two punch combo.
A jab lands there for Bly.
A head kick misses from Bly.
An attempted straight right counter from Maxwell misses the target.
Bly looks to throw the jab but Maxwell is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Maxwell tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bly throws a head kick but Maxwell moves out of range.
Maxwell half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Maxwell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bly swivels and escapes.
Bly misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bly dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maxwell. That did some damage!
Maxwell could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bly shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Maxwell eats them both and turns towards Bly to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#ROC2#
Maxwell is rocked!
Bly shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Maxwell takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Bly sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Maxwell bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mario Bly!
After the fight, Mario Bly was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Kalas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maxwell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Maxwell manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kalas has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Maxwell is proving hard to escape from. #SU2#
Kalas stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kalas lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Kenneth Maxwell has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalas connects with a single shot there.
Kalas lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Maxwell can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Kalas and Maxwell drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Kalas.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalle Kalas!
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