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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Gifford shoots for a takedown but Russell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gifford looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Russell lands with a kick to the ribs.
Russell stuffs the takedown attempt from Gifford. Gifford gets slowly back to his feet.
Russell throws a counter combo.
Gifford misses with a two punch combination.
#CL#
Gifford clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Gifford has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Russell regains guard immediately.
Gifford looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gifford trying to control the position from guard on top but Russell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Gifford slips nicely into half guard.
Russell pushes Gifford off looking to stand but Gifford dives back in and keeps control.
Gifford not doing much here.
#SUB#
Gifford is looking for a kimura but Russell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gifford to get the leverage.
Gifford is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU#
Gifford decides to return to a standing position.
Russell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gifford changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Russell throws a right hand that Gifford ducks under and follows up with a left that Gifford also avoids with ease.
Angel Gifford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gifford has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#TD#
Russell gets caught flat footed, as Gifford shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Russell wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Gifford manages to pass to side control.
Gifford seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Gifford takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gifford seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gifford working over Russell with some ground and pound. Russell looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Russell is trying to stand back up but Gifford is controlling him
Gifford not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gifford scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Russell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gifford. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Gifford seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gifford slows the pace down in half guard.
Gifford'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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angel Gifford 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#
Crunch! Russell slams his shin into Gifford's torso.
Gifford throws a head kick but Russell moves out of range.
Russell lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Donk. Russell catches Gifford right on the button with a cross.
Russell throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gifford.
Gifford shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Russell as he jumps to the side.
Gifford tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Russell swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Gifford clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Gifford turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Russell is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gifford cracks Russell with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T1#
Gifford trying to control the action but Russell is working from the bottom.
Gifford staying calm.#SUB#
Gifford wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Russell, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Gifford working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gifford is staying tight to Russell's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gifford is working Russell over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gifford happy to just control the position for now.
Russell is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gifford has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Angel Gifford overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##SUB#
Gifford is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Russell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Russell gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Gifford sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Gifford landing punches.
Gifford sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angel Gifford dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Russell lands a head kick!
Gifford takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gifford tries a head kick but it misses.
Russell is looking for the big counter here.
Gifford misses with a takedown attempt
and Russell counters with a nice kick to the body.
Gifford fails with the takedown
and Russell counters with a one-two to the body.
Gifford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Russell can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gifford misses with a body kick.#CL#
Gifford closes the distance and clinches.
Russell has had enough of the clinch but Gifford keeps him there for the moment.
Gifford displaying some good clinch control by pressing Russell up against the cage.#T1##BC#
Gifford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Russell displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Russell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gifford seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gifford shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Russell counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angel Gifford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gifford gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Russell counters with a solid body kick.
Russell tries to clinch but Gifford moves out of range.
Gifford fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Russell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Russell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gifford at a distance.
#T2#
Russell throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gifford shoots in and drives through. Russell sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gifford misses with a takedown
and Russell counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Gifford has managed to clinch.
Russell is looking to break free of the clinch but Gifford has double underhooks.
Russell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Russell can't break the clinch.
Gifford landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Russell can't break the clinch.
Russell stops a takedown attempt from Gifford.
#T3#
Russell tries to break the clinch but Gifford is controlling the position.
Russell tries to break free but Gifford pushes him back against the cage.
Russell is trying to break the clinch but Gifford is controlling him.
Gifford is stalling here.
#TD#
Gifford jumps guard and drags Russell to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gifford working a defensive guard here.
Gifford trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Gifford is looking for a triangle but Russell pushes his legs off easily.
#T4##ES#
Gifford manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD#
Gifford pulls guard successfully.
Russell would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Gifford is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Russell is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Gifford throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tyrus Russell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Angel Gifford is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gifford wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tyrus Russell.
I think Gifford 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angel Gifford!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 08, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Gifford moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Gifford works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Gifford prevents Russell from getting back to his feet.
Gifford is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Gifford gets to his feet. Russell looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Angel Gifford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Gifford looking to score a takedown here. Russell is defending well but Gifford drives through and ends up in Russell's guard.
Russell wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Gifford manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Gifford slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Gifford works his way into full mount!
Gifford is landing with some decent strikes but Russell is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Russell has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.#SUB2#
Gifford looking to break Russell's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Russell remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gifford will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Gifford really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Russell.#T2#
Gifford loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Russell hold on?
#SUB2#
Gifford is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Russell taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Gifford.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Angel Gifford!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Mendelssohn with a poor takedown
and Russell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mendelssohn has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mendelssohn shoots in but no luck this time.
Russell works over Mendelssohn's head and body with a nice combination.
Mendelssohn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tyrus Russell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Mendelssohn.#CL2#
Mendelssohn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Russell breaks the clinch.
Russell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Russell.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Russell misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Mendelssohn counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mendelssohn advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Mendelssohn in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Russell is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sven Mendelssohn!
In his post fight interview, Sven Mendelssohn gave a big smile as he said 'That's a wrap.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Raine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Russell.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Raine.
Raine throws a sloppy head kick and Russell moves out of range easily.
Raine fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Russell is out of range. #CL2#
Raine clinches up with Russell and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Russell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Raine avoids a punch combination nicely.
Raine wants to counter the offense by Russell and move into the clinch position.
Raine throws a head kick but Russell moves out of range.
Kevin Raine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Raine has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Russell breaks from the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Russell.
Raine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Raine throws a combination that misses
letting Russell counter with a right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Russell. Those never looked like landing.
Russell misses with a two punch combination.
Russell pushes Raine away with a front kick.
Raine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Raine looks to move away, Russell throws a big counter combo but Raine just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Raine has closed the distance and engaged Russell in a clinch.
#BC2#
Raine manages to break the clinch.
Russell throws a head kick that misses.
Russell throws a right and a left that Raine avoids nicely.
Raine throws a lazy head kick
and Russell counters with a three punch combo that has Raine backing up. Raine nods at Russell to acknowledge the strikes.
Raine thuds a left hand into Russell's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raine looks for the body kick but Russell saw that one coming.
As Raine looks to move away, Russell throws a big counter combo but Raine just gets out of the way.
Raine has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Raine throws a lazy body kick
and Russell counters with a nice leg kick. #T2#
A head kick misses from Raine.
Raine looks winded!
Raine throws a sloppy head kick
and Russell counters with a three punch combo that has Raine backing up. Raine nods at Russell to acknowledge the strikes.
Russell throws a head kick that half lands.
Raine misses with a takedown attempt - Russell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Russell moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Raine with a poor takedown
and Russell counters with a series of strikes. Raine will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tyrus Russell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Raine.
Raine wants to clinch
and Russell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Russell lands a front kick.
Russell misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T3##CL2#
Raine darts in and clinches Russell up against the cage.
Raine wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Russell breaks the clinch.
Raine throws a sloppy head kick and Russell moves out of range easily.
Russell lands a head kick!
Raine misses with a takedown attempt - Russell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Raine takes a kick to the side of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Raine lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Russell has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Russell and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Russell is looking for a counter combo.
Russell wants to clinch.#T4#
Raine slips a jab and a cross from Russell.
Left hook, right uppercut from Russell.
Raine looks to throw a body kick
and Russell counters with a body kick.
Raine throws a sloppy head kick and Russell moves out of range easily.
Russell tried to counter with a leg kick but Raine avoided it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russell throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Raine is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Raine closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Russell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Raine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Russell misses with a two punch combination.
Russell lands a two punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raine throws a head kick that misses.
Raine stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Russell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrus Russell dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Raine fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Raine misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Russell lands a head kick!
#CL2#
Raine clinches up with Russell and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Russell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A thudding body kick lands there by Russell!
Russell connects with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russell throws a head kick that misses.
Raine is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Russell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Russell misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Raine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Russell as Raine shoots in.
It looked like Russell was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Raine is breathing heavily.
Raine throws a right and a left that Russell avoids nicely.
Raine throws a sloppy head kick and Russell moves out of range easily.
Russell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Russell misses with a head kick.
Raine throws a head kick that misses.
That kick from Russell tenderised Raine's leg. Raine is trying to keep his angry face on.
Raine tries for a takedown but Russell circles away easily
and Russell counters with a two punch combo.
Tyrus Russell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Raine.#CL2#
Raine moves into the clinch.#BC#
Russell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Raine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Russell lands a jab-cross combination.
Russell is working the combinations to good effect here.
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!
Russell scores with a head kick. Raine tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Crunch! Russell slams his shin into Raine's torso.
Tyrus Russell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raine throws a head kick that misses
and Russell counters with a two punch combo.
Russell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Russell lands a nice shot to the body.
Russell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Russell seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Russell throws a head kick that Raine semi-blocks.
#T3#
Raine fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Russell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Russell lands a head kick. Raine smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Russell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raine can do to turn this around?
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Russell - that will leave a mark!
Russell scores with a head kick.
Raine has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Russell.
Russell throws a sloppy head kick and Raine moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Raine clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Russell breaks from the clinch.
Russell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Russell backs off Raine throws a huge counter combo but Russell manages to avoid it all.
Raine misses with the body kick
and Russell counters with a series of strikes. Raine will be more careful next time no doubt. #T4#
Russell lets loose with a powerful body kick. Raine will feel that in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Russell throws a right hand that Raine ducks under and follows up with a left that Raine also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Russell gets tackled into the cage by Raine. Raine maintains the clinch. #BC#
Russell breaks the clinch.
Raine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Russell lands with a kick to the ribs.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Russell here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Russell lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Russell.
Russell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Russell lands a head kick!
Raine takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrus Russell dominated that second round.
That's time! Russell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Russell plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Raine misses with a head kick.
Raine throws a head kick but Russell moves out of range.
Raine tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Russell defends well and Raine ends up having to push Russell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Russell gets tackled into the cage by Raine. Raine maintains the clinch. #BC#
Russell breaks from the clinch.
Russell displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Russell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Raine blocks a head kick by Russell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Raine clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Russell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Raine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Raine tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
Russell lands with a kick to the ribs.
Raine misses with a head kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Russell!
Russell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Russell lands with a good body shot.
Raine doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Russell counters with a one-two to the body.
Raine is trying desperately to land a takedown but Russell is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Raine.
Russell scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tyrus Russell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Russell throws a sloppy head kick and Raine moves out of range easily.
Russell lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Russell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Raine.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Russell. Raine shrugs it off though. #T2#
Russell stalks Raine and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Raine's face. Raine staggers backwards, shaken.
Raine misses with a two punch combination.
Raine shoots in for a takedown but Russell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tyrus Russell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Raine.
Russell lands a leg kick that knocks Raine off balance momentarily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Russell.
Russell scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That kick from Russell tenderised Raine's leg. Raine is trying to keep his angry face on.
Raine misses with a two punch combination.
Russell throws a right and a left that Raine avoids nicely.
Raine gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Russell throws a right hand that Raine ducks under and follows up with a left that Raine also avoids with ease.
Tyrus Russell is winning the standup battle so far.
Russell misses with a double jab.
#T3#
A head kick misses from Raine.
It looked like Russell was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Russell stalks Raine and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Raine's face. Raine staggers backwards, shaken.
Russell lands with a slapping head kick.
Russell displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Raine avoids the head kick by Russell.
A combination from Raine does no damage.
Russell throws a nice head kick!
Russell throws a series of punches but Raine avoids them all with ease.
Raine throws a lazy head kick
and Russell counters with a right hand to the body.
Russell scores with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Russell throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T4#
Raine stalks Russell and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Russell's face. Russell staggers backwards, shaken.
Russell throws a nice looking combination but Raine bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Russell throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Raine has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#BC#
Russell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kevin Raine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Russell tries a head kick but it misses.
Raine is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Russell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Russell lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tyrus Russell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Raine fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Russell is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrus Russell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Russell, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrus Russell!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Russell moves in looking to clinch but Perez Jr pushes him off.
Perez Jr goes for a double leg but Russell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Russell continues to drive forward.
Russell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Russell leaves Perez Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Perez Jr drives through with a takedown into Russell's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Perez Jr stops Russell from standing up.
Perez Jr trying to control but Russell is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Perez Jr stands up and waves to Russell to follow him. #T1#
Perez Jr takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Russell misses with a few strikes there.
Russell throws a right hand that Perez Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Perez Jr also avoids with ease.
Perez Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Russell sprawls well. He's pushed Perez Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reinaldo Perez Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Russell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Perez Jr throws a head kick but Russell moves out of range.
Perez Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Russell pinned against the cage. Russell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Perez Jr takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T2#
Perez Jr dives in and grabs Russell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Russell pushes down on Perez Jr's head and hops out.
Russell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Russell's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Russell duly obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perez Jr is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Russell.
Russell lands with a kick to the ribs.
Perez Jr is breathing heavily.
Russell bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL#
Perez Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Russell, pushing him back against the cage.
Russell tries to break the clinch but Perez Jr is controlling the position. #TD#
Perez Jr successfully pulls guard.
Perez Jr has a closed guard, preventing Russell from standing up. #T3#
Perez Jr trying to control the position.
Perez Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Russell wants to stand and escape but instead Perez Jr has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Perez Jr prevents Russell from getting back to his feet.
Russell wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Perez Jr manages to pass to side control.
Perez Jr prevents Russell from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrus Russell dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Russell connects with a high kick.
Perez Jr has a takedown stuffed.
Russell throws a combination. Perez Jr tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Perez Jr has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Perez Jr darts in and clinches Russell up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russell wants to break free but Perez Jr has control.
Perez Jr has Russell pressed against the cage, preventing Russell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Perez Jr lands a takedown into guard.
#T1#
Perez Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Perez Jr wants to control from the top but Russell keeps moving.
Perez Jr is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Russell is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Russell wants to get back to his feet but Perez Jr passes into half guard.
Russell wants to get back to his feet.
Perez Jr winds up and cracks Russell with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Russell pushes Perez Jr off looking to stand but Perez Jr dives back in and keeps control.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Russell is not content to let Perez Jr control the position.#SU#
Perez Jr decides to stand and escape the position.
Russell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Perez Jr.
Perez Jr shoots in but Russell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reinaldo Perez Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Russell throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Perez Jr's head.#T3#
Russell feints a jab promting Perez Jr to slip. Russell then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Perez Jr slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Crunch! Russell slams his shin into Perez Jr's torso.#CL#
Perez Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Russell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Perez Jr jumps guard but Russell turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Perez Jr breaks from the clinch.
Perez Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Perez Jr takes a kick to the side of the head.
Perez Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Danga de danga de dang - Russell scores with a four punch combination!#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Russell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Russell looks to land a combination but Perez Jr avoids it well.
Russell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Perez Jr is looking to counter the offense by Russell and move into the clinch.
Reinaldo Perez Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Russell scores with a kick to the midsection.
Perez Jr shoots and misses
enabling Russell to counter with a crisp jab.
Perez Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Russell.
A head kick from Russell lands but Perez Jr takes it in his stride.
Russell pushes Perez Jr away with a front kick.
Perez Jr will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Russell cracks Perez Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Russell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Russell plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Russell throws a nice looking combination but Perez Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrus Russell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Russell lands a two punch combo.
Perez Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Russell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Perez Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Russell stuffs the takedown.
Russell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Russell connects with an inside leg kick.
Russell throws a sloppy head kick and Perez Jr moves out of range easily. #CL#
Perez Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Russell, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Perez Jr pulls Russell into guard.
Reinaldo Perez Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russell wanted to stand there but Perez Jr had control of the position.
Perez Jr controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Russell wanted to stand there but Perez Jr had control of the position.
Russell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Russell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Perez Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Perez Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Perez Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Russell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Russell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Perez Jr thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Perez Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Russell. Those never looked like landing.
Perez Jr shoots and misses
and Russell counters with a three punch combo that has Perez Jr backing up. Perez Jr nods at Russell to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reinaldo Perez Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Russell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Russell thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Perez Jr if he has to take too many more of those.
Russell thuds his shin into the meat of Perez Jr's side.
Russell throws a front kick that sends Perez Jr stumbling back into the cage.
Russell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Russell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Russell - that will leave a mark!
Perez Jr walks forward, straight into a front kick from Russell.#T3#
Russell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Perez Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Perez Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Russell throws a head kick that Perez Jr semi-blocks.
Perez Jr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Russell.
Russell throws a head kick that half lands.
Russell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Russell scores with a four punch combination!
Russell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Russell throws a right hand that Perez Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Perez Jr also avoids with ease.
Perez Jr blocks a head kick by Russell.
#T4#
Perez Jr takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Russell scores with a three punch combo!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Russell!
Perez Jr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Russell's waist but Russell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Perez Jr off to one side.
Russell lands a nice looking body kick.
Tyrus Russell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Danga de danga de dang - Russell scores with a four punch combination!
Russell misses with a two punch combination.
Russell tries a head kick but it misses.
A quick step to the side and Perez Jr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Russell lands a nice looking body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrus Russell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Russell winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrus Russell!
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Date: Jun 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Roldan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Roldan clinches.
Roldan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Roldan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Roldan pulls guard successfully.
Russell wants to stand and escape but instead Roldan has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Russell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Russell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Roldan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roldan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SU#
Russell is working an open guard so Roldan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Roldan shoots in for a takedown but Russell shows good takedown defense. #T1#
Roldan misses with a takedown
and Russell counters with a series of strikes. Roldan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Roldan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Russell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Roldan somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reinaldo Roldan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roldan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Russell throws a nice inside leg kick.
Russell throws a series of strikes that have Roldan backpedaling.
Roldan has his takedown stuffed
and Russell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CUT2#
It looks like Reinaldo Roldan has been cut.#T2##CL#
Russell gets tackled into the cage by Roldan. Roldan maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD#
Roldan decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Roldan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Roldan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Russell defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Roldan is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Russell is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Roldan dives into side control.
#T3#
Russell wants to get back to his feet but Roldan is dominant here and he's now got Russell's back!#SUB#
Roldan is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Russell fending off the submission attempt from Roldan. #SUB#
Roldan tightening his grip on Russell, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Russell defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Roldan's arms.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Russell trying to get back to his feet but Roldan is in full control for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roldan slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Roldan struggling to land strikes to the head as Russell covers up.
Roldan controlling from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reinaldo Roldan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reinaldo Roldan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Russell scores with a push kick.
Russell scores with a one two! Roldan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Roldan or perhaps it was just good defense by Russell, which made it look bad. #CL#
Roldan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Russell is trying to break the clinch but Roldan is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roldan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Russell after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Roldan successfully pulls guard.
Reinaldo Roldan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Roldan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #ES#
Roldan has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Russell off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Russell misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Roldan fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reinaldo Roldan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roldan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Roldan tries a head kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from Russell. Those never looked like landing.
Russell throws a series of punches but Roldan moves out of range. #CL#
Roldan clinches with his opponent.
Russell is trying to force a seperation but Roldan has the dominant position.
Roldan looking for a takedown. #T2#
Russell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Roldan keeps control of Russell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Roldan tries to break the clinch but Russell is controlling the position.
Russell is trying to push Roldan away but Roldan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Roldan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Russell avoids it.
Roldan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Russell blocks it with crossed arms.
Russell tries to break the clinch but Roldan is controlling the position.
Russell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Roldan is looking for a takedown.
Roldan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Roldan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Russell to keep the fight standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Roldan is struggling to control the position.
Russell tries to circle away but Roldan has him pinned against the cage.#T3#
Roldan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Russell's efforts to push away.
Roldan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Roldan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Roldan tries to pull guard but Russell forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Roldan.
Russell is trying to force a seperation but Roldan has the dominant position.
Roldan wants to take the fight to the mat but Russell manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Roldan keeps control of Russell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Russell is trying to push Roldan away but Roldan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Russell tries to break free but Roldan pushes him back against the cage.
Russell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Russell is trying to push Roldan away but Roldan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Roldan breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Russell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Russell stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Roldan darts in and clinches Russell up against the cage.
Russell tries to circle away but Roldan has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Roldan manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roldan is controlling Russell's posture.
Russell tries to stand but Roldan is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Reinaldo Roldan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Reinaldo Roldan's cut.
That's time! Roldan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Roldan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CL#
Roldan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Russell, pushing him back against the cage.
Russell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Roldan has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Roldan decides to pull guard.
Roldan 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##SU#
Roldan postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Russell to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roldan shoots in looking for a takedown but Russell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Roldan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Russell scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Roldan could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Roldan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Russell. Russell obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Russell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Roldan wants to break free but Russell has control.
Russell tries to break the clinch but Roldan is controlling the position.
Russell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Roldan is trying to break the clinch but Russell is controlling him.
Russell has had enough of the clinch but Roldan keeps him there for the moment.
Russell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Roldan successfully pulls guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Roldan holds on and takes a little breather.
Russell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Roldan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Russell wanted to stand there but Roldan had control of the position.
Roldan seems keen to control Russell's posture.
Russell would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #ES#
Roldan manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Russell wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD#
Roldan successfully pulls guard.
Russell has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Roldan is proving hard to escape from. #T3#
Roldan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Russell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Roldan has a closed guard, preventing Russell from standing up.
Roldan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Russell can do to turn this around?
Roldan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Russell's guard. #REVR##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.
Roldan prevents Russell from getting back to his feet.
Russell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Roldan controls the pace.
Roldan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SU#
Roldan stands and steps away. Russell gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Russell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Roldan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Russell moves away.
Tyrus Russell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reinaldo Roldan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Roldan moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reinaldo Roldan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Roldan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reinaldo Roldan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Russell cracks the inside of Ming's front leg. #CL#
Russell tries to keep at a distance but Ming has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ming has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Russell after a bit of a struggle.
Russell is trying to break free.#BC#
Ming manages to break the clinch.
Russell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ming throws a low kick but Russell avoids it.
Russell throws a series of punches but Ming avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Ming clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russell is looking to break free of the clinch but Ming has double underhooks.
Russell is trying to push Ming away but Ming has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Ming breaks from the clinch.
Russell lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ming will feel that in the morning.
Russell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ming's head backwards.#T1#
Russell tries a head kick but it misses.
Russell looks to land a combination but Ming avoids it well.
Russell misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL#
Ming clinches up with Russell and pushes him back against the cage.
Russell tries to break free but Ming pushes him back against the cage.
Ming is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Russell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Russell is trying to break free.#TD#
Ming drags the fight down to the ground.
Ming trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Russell wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Ming's closed guard. He's half up but Ming has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Ming pivots and extends the arm, Russell falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Ming! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yao Ming!
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