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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Graham or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson, which made it look bad. #TD#
Graham darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Johnson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Graham keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Johnson jumps guard but Graham turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Johnson is trying to trip Graham. He has hold of a leg but Graham is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Johnson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson postures up and lands a big shot to Graham's brow.
Johnson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Graham's head.
Graham trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
#T1##SUB#
Johnson is posturing up here but Graham has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Johnson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Johnson has to tap! Slick submission there by Graham!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Donny Graham!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
McKean shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Graham napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Graham throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Graham shoots in looking for a takedown but McKean manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Graham's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Graham throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McKean's waist but McKean gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Graham off to one side.
McKean tries to counter by closing the distance.
McKean misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL#
and Graham counters by clinching up.
Graham tries to break the clinch but McKean is controlling the position.
McKean is trying to pull guard but Graham turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McKean tries to land knees in the clinch but Graham avoids the damage to the body.
Graham trying to control the position but instead, McKean has worked for underhooks and has pushed Graham into the cage.#TD#
Graham successfully pulls guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graham bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McKean's guard. #REVR#
McKean is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
McKean 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.
Graham really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
McKean is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Graham lands a couple of digs.
McKean preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Graham will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McKean lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
McKean seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SU2#
McKean decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
McKean has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Graham is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T2##TD2#
McKean looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Graham is looking to stand back up but McKean counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Graham. #REVR#
McKean slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
McKean is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Graham still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Graham has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Graham looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McKean is avoiding damage well.
McKean sneaks back into half guard.
McKean works his way to full guard. Good work.
McKean trying to control the position here.
McKean preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McKean wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Graham throws a strike but McKean rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T4#
McKean slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
McKean is working to tighten his grip on Graham's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Graham has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but McKean is really squeezing tight and eventually Graham passes out! McKean breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dave McKean!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 17, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Lucas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Graham manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lucas throws a big right hand that misses.
Lucas wants to pass the guard but Graham is keeping the position.
Graham can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lucas controls the pace.
Lucas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Graham is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Graham looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham keeping moving, preventing Lucas from controlling successfully.
Lucas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Graham. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Graham 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.#T1#
Lucas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Graham doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Lucas controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucas scoring with punches to the head and body.
Graham looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lucas is one step ahead there.
Lucas wants to control from the top but Graham keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lucas looking to pass the guard.
Graham really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lucas distracts Graham with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lucas works over Graham with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Graham looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lucas landing with the ground and pound.
Graham will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T3#
Lucas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lucas trying to move into half guard but instead Graham has managed to sweep!#REVR##ES2#
Lucas manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD2#
Lucas wants the takedown. Graham is fighting it off but Lucas persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Graham's guard against the cage.
Lucas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lucas with a nice head shot there.#ROC2#
Graham is rocked!
Lucas postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Graham covers up, he's hurt! Lucas keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Lucas and the ref steps in to end the fight! Lucas can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joyner Lucas!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Graham shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cormier pinned against the cage. Cormier gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cormier tries for a takedown but Graham sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Graham looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cormier enables Graham to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cormier manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Graham really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cormier wants to sweep here but Graham controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham lands a couple of digs.
Graham working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cormier is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Graham postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Graham lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graham lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Graham scoring with some ground and pound.
Graham postures up and lands a big shot to Cormier's brow.
Cormier is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Graham is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cormier not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Graham cracks Cormier with a solid left hand.
Cormier looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Graham's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Graham is in close to Cormier's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Graham chips away with some ground and pound.
Cormier looking to hit a scissor sweep but Graham is one step ahead there.
Graham scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cormier throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Cormier 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.
Cormier is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graham with a nice head shot there.
Cormier is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Graham is controlling him.
Graham won't allow Cormier to sweep him here. #T3#
Graham lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Graham landing some decent shots from guard.
Graham distracts Cormier with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cormier has momentary wrist control but Graham slips an elbow through the middle.
Cormier striking off his back but it's not causing Graham any problems.
Graham will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Graham lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Graham is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Cormier has his foot on Graham's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Graham works his way back into a safe position though.
Cormier doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Cormier looks winded!
Graham is working Cormier over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Graham is working Cormier over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Graham postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Graham with a nice head shot there.
Graham stops Cormier from standing up.
Graham lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Graham working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cormier's head.
Graham landing some decent shots from guard.
Cormier wants to sweep but no luck.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Graham's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cormier looking to hit a scissor sweep but Graham is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graham stands up over Cormier, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Graham dominated that round.
That's time! Graham's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Cormier is looking to clinch but Graham is avoiding it.
Cormier shoots in but Graham avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Graham tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cormier manages to circle out of the way.
Cormier fails with a takedown attempt.
Donny Graham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cormier looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cormier counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Cormier lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Graham backs up against the cage.
#CUT2#
It looks like Donny Graham has been cut.
Cormier fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cormier throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Graham's waist but Graham gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cormier off to one side.
Donny Graham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Cormier.
Some wild striking there from Cormier.
Cormier misses with a two punch combination.
Graham with a poor takedown
and Cormier counters with a two punch combo.
Cormier jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Cormier gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cormier is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cormier wants to get back to his feet but Graham is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Graham has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Cormier tries to strike from the bottom.
Graham is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Graham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cormier can do to turn this around?
Graham lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Graham chips away with some ground and pound.
Graham is working Cormier over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Graham lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Graham's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Graham won't allow Cormier to get back to his feet.
Graham scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC#
Cormier is rocked!
Graham working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cormier's head.
Cormier is still in real trouble! Can Graham finish him?
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Graham's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Graham lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Graham is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Graham is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Graham loads up on a big left hand. Cormier felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Graham looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Cormier can't hide his disappointment, as Graham celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donny Graham!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 07, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Singh clinches. #TD#
Graham has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Singh uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Graham is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Graham working for a triangle but Singh defends it easily.
Singh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Graham swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham keeping moving, preventing Singh from controlling successfully.
Graham not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Singh lands a couple of digs.
Singh throws a big right hand that misses.
Singh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Singh sitting in guard here, content to control.
Singh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Singh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Graham. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Singh slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Singh wants to stand and escape but instead Graham has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T2#
Graham with a nice head shot there.
Graham throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Singh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Graham really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Graham's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Singh wants to stand but Graham is controlling the position.
Graham stands up over Singh, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Singh wants to stand but Graham is controlling the position.
Graham landing some decent shots from guard.
Graham postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3##SUB2#
Graham got a little sloppy there for a moment and Singh has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Graham has managed to get both his arms back between Singh's legs - danger averted.
Graham loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Graham won't allow Singh to sweep him here.
Singh looking to control.
Singh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Singh has his foot on Graham's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Graham works his way back into a safe position though.
Graham is in close to Singh's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Graham postures up and lands a big shot to Singh's brow.
Graham working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Singh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Singh looks winded!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Graham accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Graham working some strikes from top position.#T4#
Graham working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Singh has an active guard here but Graham has managed to pass into half guard.
Graham has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ground and pound from Graham.
Graham lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Graham lands with a punch from half guard.
Graham takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Graham missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Singh is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Graham's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Graham's back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graham staying busy and making it hard for Singh to control.
Graham tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Graham 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#
Singh is looking to chop away at Graham's legs. #CL2#
Singh moves into the clinch.#BC#
Graham breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Singh scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Singh misses with a head shot. Graham uses the momentum to regain guard.
Singh throws a strike but Graham rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Singh's head.
Graham working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Singh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Singh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Graham postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Graham will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Singh wants to stand and escape but Graham is having none of it.
Graham missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Singh is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Singh trying to control the position.
Singh is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Singh is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Graham defends well.
Graham stands up over Singh, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Singh has momentary wrist control but Graham slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Graham throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Singh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Graham's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Graham is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Graham postures up in Singh's guard and throws a big left but Singh blocks it.
Singh wants to sweep here but Graham controlling him for the moment.
Singh has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Graham has passed into side control.
Graham working away.
Graham is chipping away with strikes.
Singh is trying to get back to half guard.
Singh takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T3#
Singh taking punishment in the form of punches.
Graham connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Singh some visible discomfort.
#SU#
Graham stands up.
Graham fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Singh gets a clinch.
Graham is trying to break the clinch but Singh is controlling him.#BC2#
Singh breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Graham fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Singh avoids it really well and circles away.
Singh tries a quick counter leg kick but Graham is wise to it.
Donny Graham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Graham blocks the body kick.
Singh connects with a high kick.
Singh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Singh tries to close the distance and clinch but Graham swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Graham seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head kick misses from Singh.
Graham is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Singh.
Graham shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Graham dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Singh gets a clinch. #TD#
Graham has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Singh clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Graham punches Singh on the ear.
Singh is trying to remain composed but Graham is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Singh is trying to get back to his feet but Graham has full control of the position and if anything, Singh has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Singh is trying to break free.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Graham.
Graham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Singh can do to turn this around?
Graham is trying to stick to Singh's back but Singh is turning into Graham. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Graham's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Singh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graham trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Graham looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Singh puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Graham is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Singh works his way into full mount!
Graham working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Singh goes for an armbar but Graham turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Graham.
Graham cracks Singh with a solid left hand.#T2#
Graham throwing strikes but missing.
Singh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Graham throwing strikes from guard but Singh blocks nicely.
Graham throws a strike but Singh rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Donny Graham overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Singh trying to stand up but can't free himself from Graham's guard.#SUB#
Graham has his foot on Singh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Singh works his way back into a safe position though.
Graham controlling Singh's posture. #T3#
Graham lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Graham postures up.
Graham with a flurry of punches that miss.
Singh controls Graham momentarily but Graham frees himself.
Singh will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Graham is looking to work some ground and pound but Singh has wrist control.#ES2#
Singh kicks Graham off and gets to his feet. #T4#
Singh jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#TD#
Graham shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Singh tries to get to full guard but Graham has control of the leg.
Singh trying to control here.
Graham sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Singh defending well though.
Singh on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Amtoj Singh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Donny Graham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graham wants to take a breather but Singh is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Donny Graham.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Graham, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donny Graham!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Graham throws a sloppy head kick and Collins moves out of range easily.
Collins with the counter takedown but Graham avoids it easily.
Collins fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Graham closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Graham manages to break the clinch.
Graham wants to slow Collins down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins dives in and grabs Graham's left leg, looking for a takedown. Graham pushes down on Collins's head and hops out.#CL2#
Collins clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Graham pulls guard effortlessly.
Collins throws an elbow that misses. Graham uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Collins's guard. Nice move by Graham!#REVR##T1#
Graham throws a big elbow that misses.
Graham postures up in Collins's guard and throws a big left but Collins blocks it.
Graham throws a strike but Collins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Graham really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Graham tries to strike from the bottom.
Collins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Collins trying to control but Graham is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Collins gets to his feet. Graham looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Collins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Donny Graham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hayden Collins.
Collins blocks a head kick by Graham.
#TD#
Graham dives in and scores a takedown into Collins's guard.
Graham will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Graham throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Graham keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Collins's head.
Collins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Graham accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Graham loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Graham has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Collins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graham scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Collins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Collins is trying to keep Graham in close.
#SUB2#
Graham got a little sloppy there for a moment and Collins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Graham has managed to get both his arms back between Collins's legs - danger averted.
Collins looks winded!#T3#
Graham landing some decent shots from guard.
Graham scoring with punches to the head and body.
Graham is working Collins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Collins is trying to keep Graham in close.
Graham throwing strikes from guard but Collins blocks nicely.
Graham with a nice head shot there.
Collins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Graham.
Graham trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Collins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
Graham cracks Collins with a solid left hand.
Graham scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Graham working some strikes from top position.
Graham throwing strikes from guard but Collins blocks nicely.
Graham working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Collins's head.#SU#
Graham decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Collins fails with the takedown.
Graham displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Collins.
Graham attempts a counter takedown but Collins avoids it well and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Graham dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Graham gets a takedown into half guard.
Collins tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Graham manages to move to mount!
Collins working to try and regain half guard.
Graham lands with some strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham raining down shots from the mount!
Graham scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Collins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Graham. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graham cracks Collins with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#T1#
Graham dominating with strikes here.
Collins takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Graham is landing with some decent strikes but Collins is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Donny Graham overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Graham lands a nice shot to the head.
Graham connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Collins is breathing heavily.
Collins reaches up and holds on to Graham to control the position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Graham cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Graham landing punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graham lands a big shot there that rocks Collins but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
BOOM! Graham connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#T2#
Graham landing strikes, looking to finish! #ROC#
Collins is rocked!
Graham working the ground and pound effectively.
Collins is still in real trouble! Can Graham finish him?
Graham unloading with bombs!
Collins takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Graham's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donny Graham!
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