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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Washington throws a left and a right that both miss
and Holmes Jr counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Dominique Washington has been cut.
Holmes Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Washington is out of range and Holmes Jr settles back down.
Washington looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Holmes Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Washington has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Holmes Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holmes Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Holmes Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2#
Washington moves into range and clinches up with Holmes Jr.
Washington tries to pull guard but Holmes Jr holds him up against the cage and eventually Washington drops back down to his feet.
Holmes Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Washington.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holmes Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT#
That has opened up Dominique Washington's cut even more.
Washington is trying to break free.
Washington blocks a body shot from Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr tries to throw a body punch but Washington avoids it by throwing Holmes Jr back against the cage.
Holmes Jr stops a takedown attempt from Washington.
#T1##BC2#
Washington breaks from the clinch.
Washington wants to clinch.
Holmes Jr is looking to counter with head kicks.
Holmes Jr pushes Washington away with a front kick.
Washington tries to clinch up.
No joy there for Washington, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Washington avoids a kick to the body.
Holmes Jr bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Washington fails with the takedown
and Holmes Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mike Holmes Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominique Washington.
Washington looks winded!#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Holmes Jr.
Washington is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Holmes Jr tried to counter with a leg kick but Washington avoided it.
Washington drops his hands momentarily and Holmes Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Holmes Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Washington was well out of range. Poor timing from Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Washington changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Holmes Jr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Holmes Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Holmes Jr gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Washington wants to take a breather but Holmes Jr is having none of it. #T3#
Holmes Jr regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Holmes Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Washington doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Washington manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Holmes Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Holmes Jr looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Washington is defending well. Holmes Jr quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Washington has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Holmes Jr celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Holmes Jr!
Mike Holmes Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Day connects with a good right hand that stumbles Washington. Washington circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
Washington closes the distance and pushes Day back into the cage.#BC2#
Day pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Washington throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Day's waist but Day gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Washington off to one side.
Day lands a nice leg kick that just misses Washington's sensitive parts.
Washington is looking to clinch.
Washington fails with the takedown
and Day counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Washington closes the distance and clinches.
Washington misses with a punch to the body.
Day told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#BC2#
Day manages to break the clinch.
Day connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#
It looks like Dominique Washington has been cut.#CL#
Washington moves into the clinch.
Day is looking to break free of the clinch but Washington has double underhooks. #BC2#
Day breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Day circles away from the clinch attempt
and Day counters with a three punch combo that has Washington backing up. Washington nods at Day to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Day closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Washington shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Day counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominique Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Day's corner calls for a 1-2. Day obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL#
Washington closes the distance and pushes Day back into the cage.
Day is trying to break the clinch but Washington is controlling him.#BC2#
Day manages to break the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Day blocks the leg kick.
Jako Day is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Day scores with a sloppy right hand. Washington should have avoided that one.
Washington wants to clinch but Day slips to the side
and Day counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Washington tries to clinch but Day moves away
and Day counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Washington gets a clinch. #BC2#
Day pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Day.#T2#
Day leaves Washington with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Day looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Washington tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Day counter with a right hand.
Day misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab, jab by Day - just one landing.
Day ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Washington moves away.
Day lands a right hook to the body.
Day keeps the fight on the outside.
Day keeps the fight on the outside.
An inside leg kick lands from Washington.
We've been told by Washington's head coaches at The Forge that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Washington tries to clinch but Day moves out of range.
It seemed like Day was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Day circles away from the clinch attempt.
Day lands a two punch combo.
#T3#
Washington wants to clinch but Day slips to the side
and Day counters with a nice uppercut.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch up but Day swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Washington tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Day connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Washington tries to clinch up.
Washington tries to land a body kick
and Day connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Washington with a lazy takedown attempt
and Day counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Dominique Washington's cut is getting worse.
Day scores with a three punch combo!
Washington takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Washington takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Washington misses the shot to the body.
Day throws a right hand that Washington ducks under and follows up with a left that Washington also avoids with ease.
Washington takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4#
Day looks to land a combination but Washington avoids it well.
Washington seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD#
Washington fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Day to the ground. Washington is now in Day's guard.
Washington wants to stand but Day is controlling his posture from full guard.
Washington with a flurry of punches that miss.
Day is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #ES2#
Day has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Washington has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Day breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Washington takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT2#
Dominique Washington's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD#
Washington bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Day is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Day's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jako Day dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dominique Washington's cut.
That's time! Washington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Day ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Washington looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Washington wants to clinch.
Washington takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Washington is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Day counters with a nice uppercut.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Day paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Day throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Washington appears to be looking for a big counter.
Washington darts in trying to clinch
and Day counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Washington wants to clinch
and Day counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Washington closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Day pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Day throws a leg kick but Washington moved away.
Washington changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Day lands with a cross.
Day does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Washington is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Washington misses with a wild combination.
Day lands a head shot.#T2#
Day getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Washington takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CUT2#
Jeez, Dominique Washington's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Washington tries to clinch but Day is having none of it.
Day works over Washington's head and body with a nice combination.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dominique Washington's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jako Day!
A very excited looking Jako Day made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Thompson cracks the inside of Washington's front leg. #TD2#
Washington scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Thompson sneaks out the side door and pushes Washington away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Thompson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Washington sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Washington fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Thompson sprawls well initially but Washington persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Thompson pushes Washington off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Washington.
Dominique Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington misses with a takedown
and Thompson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Thompson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Thompson duly obliges. #CUT#
It looks like Dominique Washington has been cut.#TD2#
Washington gets the takedown into side control.
Thompson is trying to control Washington's posture but Washington avoids it.
Thompson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1#
Washington is nestled in close to Thompson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Thompson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Washington throws a strike but Thompson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Washington looking for a sweep. Not yet Washington, not yet.
Thompson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Washington not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Washington wants to sweep but no luck.
Washington wants to hit a switch here but Thompson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Washington there!
Washington can't escape the position.
#T2#
Washington tries to hold on but Thompson pushes him away.
Washington blocking the ground and pound.
Washington is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Washington tries to hold on but Thompson postures up.
Washington can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washington wants to try and get back to his feet.
Washington wants to hold on but Thompson pushes him away.
Thompson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Thompson with the ground and pound from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Washington working to try and regain half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Washington can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Washington tries to hold on but Thompson pushes him away.
Thompson prevents Washington from getting the reversal.
Thompson lands a big shot there that rocks Washington but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
BOOM! Thompson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Washington regains half guard.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Thompson is thwarting Washington's attempts to control the position.
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. Thompson connects with a nice short shot to Washington's temple.
Washington tries to get to full guard but Thompson has control of the leg. #T4#
Thompson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Washington is trying to control but can't.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thompson lands a nice short elbow.
Washington is looking to improve his position.
Washington trying to control from the bottom.
Thompson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Washington tries to kick Thompson off but Thompson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Washington keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson drops an elbow to the side of Washington's head.
Thompson prevents Washington from improving his position.
Washington keeps trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Thompson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dominique Washington's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Washington shoots in and bounces Thompson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Washington throws an elbow that misses. Thompson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Washington's guard. Nice move by Thompson!#REVR#
Washington tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thompson is working Washington over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Washington wants to sweep but no luck.
Thompson 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving.
Washington avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thompson preventing the sweep.
Joe Thompson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Washington trying to control the position.
Thompson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving.
Washington wants to sweep here but Thompson controlling him for the moment.
Thompson stops Washington from standing up.
Washington preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thompson cracks Washington with a solid left hand.#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.
Washington looking for a sweep. Not yet Washington, not yet.
Thompson postures up.
Thompson trying to control but Washington is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Thompson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Washington working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Washington must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thompson has momentary wrist control but Washington slips an elbow through the middle.
Washington scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Thompson controls Washington momentarily but Washington frees himself.
Washington is in close to Thompson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Thompson trying to keep a closed guard but Washington is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Washington landing some decent shots from guard.
Washington scoring with punches to the head and body.
Washington landing some decent shots from guard.
Washington distracts Thompson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Washington landing some decent shots from guard.
Washington lands a couple of elbows.
Washington working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Washington makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Washington stands up over Thompson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Washington distracts Thompson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Thompson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Washington can do to turn this around?#T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Washington's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Washington landing some decent shots from guard.
Washington lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Washington distracts Thompson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Washington scoring with punches to the head and body.
Washington works over Thompson with some ground and pound from guard.
Washington scoring with punches to the head and body.
Washington with a nice head shot there.
Washington lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Washington is in close to Thompson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Washington postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Washington lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Washington scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominique Washington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dominique Washington's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Thompson gets caught flat footed, as Washington shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Thompson trying to control the position.
Washington lands a couple of elbows.
Washington chips away with some ground and pound.
Washington throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Washington lands a couple of digs.
Washington postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Washington throws an elbow that misses. Thompson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Washington's guard. Nice move by Thompson!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington is trying to keep Thompson in close.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Washington is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Washington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thompson is one step ahead there.
Washington really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thompson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Washington is looking to stand up but Thompson isn't so interested in that idea.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Thompson is working Washington over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Thompson trying to control but Washington is working from the bottom.
Thompson won't allow Washington to sweep him here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Washington drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Washington cracks Thompson with a big right hand but Thompson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Thompson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Washington's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Washington lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Washington lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Washington lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Washington slips a nice elbow through Thompson's hands, connecting with Thompson's forehead.
Thompson tries to get to full guard but Washington has control of the leg.
Washington winds up and cracks Thompson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Washington looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Thompson has hold of Washington's hands but Washington slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Thompson is looking to improve his position.
Thompson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Washington seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Thompson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Washington scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Washington lands a nice short elbow.
Washington working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Washington winds up and cracks Thompson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Washington working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Washington lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Washington there.
Washington landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Thompson wants to get back to full guard.
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. Washington connects with a nice short shot to Thompson's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Washington working Thompson over with strikes.
Washington lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Washington lands a nice short elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominique Washington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Washington 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominique Washington!
A very excited looking Dominique Washington made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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