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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Boon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sampson.
Boon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sampson closes the distance and clinches up with Boon, looking for a takedown. Sampson pushes Boon against the cage but Boon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boon closes the distance and clinches up with Sampson, looking for a takedown. Boon pushes Sampson against the cage but Sampson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sampson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sampson shoots in and drives through. Boon sprawls well.
Boon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sampson defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denver Sampson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boon wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Sampson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T1#
Boon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sampson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sampson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Sampson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Boon has managed to free his arm - good work. #SU#
Sampson decides to return to a standing position.
Boon looks winded!
Boon throws a head kick but Sampson moves out of range.
Sampson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Boon manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Sampson closes the distance and pushes Boon back into the cage.#T2#
Sampson prevents a body shot from Boon.
Sampson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC#
Sampson breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Sampson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Boon is looking to stand back up but Sampson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Boon.
Sampson 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.#REVB#
Boon has hold of Sampson's hands but Sampson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sampson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SU#
Sampson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Boon to get to his feet. #T3##TD#
Sampson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sampson lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Boon is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Sampson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Sampson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sampson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sampson seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Boon wants to break free but Sampson has control.
Sampson is leaning against Boon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sampson effectively controlling the action here.#T4#
Come on Sampson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC#
Sampson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Sampson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Boon!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Sampson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sampson lands a few punches from side control.
Boon is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denver Sampson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Sampson shoots in looking for a takedown but Boon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sampson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Denver Sampson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sampson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Owin Boon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boon slaps away a takedown attempt from Sampson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denver Sampson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Sampson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Boon's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampson tries to stand but Boon is controlling from the bottom.
Boon is breathing heavily.#T1#
Sampson stopping the sweep attempt from Boon.
Sampson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sampson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Boon's guard.
Sampson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sampson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Boon is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Sampson stands up from Boon's guard - Sampson perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Sampson dives in and scores a takedown into Boon's guard.
Boon wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Sampson manages to pass to side control. #T2##REVB#
Sampson wants to stand up but Boon is controlling the position.
#SUB#
Sampson is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Sampson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T3#
Sampson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boon as he avoids it easily.
Sampson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sampson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Sampson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Boon looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Boon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sampson trying to control the action but Boon is working from the bottom. #T4##SU#
Sampson decides to stand back up. #TD#
Sampson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sampson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Boon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Sampson stands up from Boon's guard - Sampson perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denver Sampson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Sampson drives through and clinches with Boon against the cage.
Boon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Sampson manages to break the clinch.
Sampson shoots in and drives through. Boon sprawls well.
Sampson fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampson shoots in for a double leg but Boon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denver Sampson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Sampson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Boon's half guard.#T1#
Sampson is just content to waste time from the top position. Boon takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SU#
Sampson stands up and waves to Boon to follow him.
Nice takedown defense from Boon. No joy for Sampson on that attempt. #CL2#
Boon drives through and clinches with Sampson against the cage.
Boon has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sampson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Boon can turn it around.#BC#
Sampson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boon tries to close the distance and clinch but Sampson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boon fails with a takedown attempt. #T2##TD#
Sampson feints and as Boon raises his hands in defense, Sampson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SU#
Sampson stands up and waves to Boon to follow him. #TD#
Boon gets caught flat footed, as Sampson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Boon wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Sampson manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Sampson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Boon to stand up. #T3##TD#
Sampson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Boon sprawls well initially but Sampson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Boon wants to stand back up but Sampson manages to pass into side control.
#SUB#
Sampson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Boon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SU#
Sampson stands up. #T4##CL#
Sampson moves into the clinch successfully.
Sampson is pushing Boon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Sampson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sampson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that's the end of the fight!
Denver Sampson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sampson, 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denver Sampson!
Owin Boon spoke after the fight, saying 'A talented hawk hides its claws!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 16, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Boon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hickman did well to prevent Boon getting side control.
Hickman controlling the position well.
Boon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hickman's head.
Hickman wants to improve his position but Boon is controlling well.
Hickman desperately trying to maintain half guard. #ES#
Hickman makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Hickman takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Hickman jumps guard.
Boon stopping the sweep attempt from Hickman.#T1#
Boon wants to control from the top but Hickman keeps moving.
Boon being controlled here momentarily.
Hickman continues to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
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.
Boon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hickman circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Boon shoots in and bounces Hickman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hickman managing to control the position.
More hug and hope from Hickman.
Hickman lands an upkick as Boon stands over him.
Boon trying to control the position from guard on top but Hickman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boon looks winded!
Hickman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boon manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T3#
Hickman working some strikes from top position.
Boon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hickman works over Boon with some ground and pound from guard.
Hickman stopping the sweep attempt from Boon.
Hickman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Boon's guard.
Hickman controlling the pace.
Hickman scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
Hickman is taking a breather. Boon says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hickman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hickman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Boon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hickman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hickman drops an elbow to the side of Boon's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hickman slips a nice elbow through Boon's hands, connecting with Boon's forehead.
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. Hickman connects with a nice short shot to Boon's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd Hickman dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Hickman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Hickman jumps into guard, dragging Boon to the mat.
Hickman looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Boon puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hickman is positioning himself well to prevent Boon advancing to mount.
Hickman tries to get to full guard but Boon has control of the leg.
Boon controlling the action here.
Hickman is holding on to half guard well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boon is keen to just control but Hickman is a slippery customer.#T1#
Hickman is trying to stand back up but Boon is controlling him
Hickman controlling the position well.
Boon is breathing heavily.
Hickman wants to get back to his feet.
Boyd Hickman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boon is keen to just control but Hickman is a slippery customer.
Hickman wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Hickman gets a clinch. #BC#
Hickman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boon loads up on a big right hand but Hickman slips the punch.
Hickman tries to counter with a takedown but Boon is quick to defend against it.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD2#
Boon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Boon lands in his opponent's guard.
Hickman wants to stand up but Boon is controlling him.
Hickman pulls Boon in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Hickman looking for a sweep. Not yet Hickman, not yet.
Hickman managing to control the position.
Hickman'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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Boon shoots in and bounces Hickman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hickman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Hickman scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Hickman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #ES#
Hickman kicks Boon off and gets to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Hickman closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Hickman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd Hickman dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Boon shoots in and gets a takedown into Hickman's guard.#ES#
Hickman has his feet on Boon's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD2#
Boon gets a takedown into half guard.
Hickman keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Boon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Hickman is trying to stand.
Hickman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hickman is looking to sweep but instead, Boon has passed into half guard.
Hickman is holding on to half guard well.
Hickman wants to get back to his feet.
Hickman punching from the bottom.
Hickman controlling the position for now.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hickman scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Boon manages to mount him!
Hickman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boon avoids the attempt from Hickman to control.
Hickman regains half guard.
Hickman is trying is best to control the position here. #T3#
Hickman gets back to full guard.
Hickman 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.#SUB#
Hickman has his foot on Boon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boon works his way back into a safe position though.
Boon is fighting to break Hickman's control of his arms but Hickman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boon wants to control from the top but Hickman keeps moving.
Hickman is looking to stand up but Boon isn't so interested in that idea.
Boon stopping the sweep attempt from Hickman.#T4#
Hickman has control of Boon's left arm, preventing Boon from doing any damage.
Hickman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boon can do to turn this around?
Boon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hickman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boon manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Hickman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hickman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hickman postures up and lands a big shot to Boon's brow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boyd Hickman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hickman, 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boyd Hickman!
The defeated Owin Boon had this to say: 'A talented hawk hides its claws!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Boon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hicks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hicks wants it to stay on the feet.
Hicks is looking to counter with a body kick.
Hicks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hicks throws a lazy head kick
and Boon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Boon has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#CL2#
Boon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hicks misses with a punch to the body.
Hicks tries to pull guard but Boon holds him up against the cage and eventually Hicks drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Hicks ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hicks no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hicks is looking for a triangle but Boon pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Hicks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boon looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB#
Boon is posturing up here but Hicks has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Boon tries to roll out but it's too tight and Boon has to tap! Slick submission there by Hicks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Galen Hicks!
Owin Boon was interviewed post fight and said 'A talented hawk hides its claws!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 11, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Boon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hodge is trying to escape back to his feet but Boon uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Boon tries to advance to mount but Hodge denies him.
Hodge really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hodge is trying to control Boon's posture but Boon avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hodge trying his best to control but Boon has mounted him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hodge is looking to improve his position but Boon isn't that keen on the idea.
Boon wants to control the pace but Hodge is squirming around nicely. #T1#
Hodge is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hodge tries to lock up and control but Boon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hodge is just holding on here. Boon manages to take his back.
Boon wants to control the position but Hodge frees himself and scrambles - Boon manages to regain control in side control.
Hodge is not content to let Boon control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hodge manages to work his way to half guard, despite Boon's best efforts.#T2#
Hodge is trying to control but can't.
Hodge is holding on to half guard well.
Boon trying to advance position but Hodge counters by regaining guard. #SUB#
Hodge looking for subs off his back but Boon has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hodge desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Boon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hodge does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Boon looks winded!
Hodge wants to control but Boon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hodge tries to kick Boon off but Boon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hodge keeping control of the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boon tries to clinch but Hodge moves away
and Hodge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boon wants to clinch up but Hodge keeps it at a distance.
Boon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#TD2#
Boon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hodge keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T4#
Hodge manages to get to full guard.
Boon throwing strikes from guard but Hodge blocks nicely. #SUB#
Hodge working for a triangle but Boon defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Boon is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Hodge has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Boon is looking to defend but Hodge has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Boon! Hodge pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Boon taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gerry Hodge!
In defeat, Owin Boon stepped up to the mic, saying 'A talented hawk hides its claws!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 06, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Boon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Guthrie is looking for a sweep. Boon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boon trying to control from half guard but Guthrie is working away.
Boon blocks the strikes from Guthrie.
Guthrie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Guthrie wants to get back to his feet but Boon passes into half guard.
Boon is keen to just control but Guthrie is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guthrie moves into full guard.
#T1#
Boon won't allow Guthrie to get back to his feet.
Guthrie wants to improve his position but instead Boon has moved into half guard.
Boon is keen to just control but Guthrie is a slippery customer.
Guthrie landing a few short strikes.
Guthrie striking from half guard on the bottom.
Boon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Guthrie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Guthrie preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Boon wants to control but Guthrie is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Boon gets the takedown into side control.
Guthrie dodges the ground and pound from Boon.
Guthrie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boon throws an elbow but Guthrie slips to the side and avoids it well.
Boon looks winded!
Boon in side control, throwing shots but Guthrie defends.
Guthrie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Boon off and has taken his back!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boon wants to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guthrie punches Boon on the ear. #T3#
Guthrie is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Guthrie gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Guthrie gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Guthrie apologises and we restart here on the feet.
#CL2#
Guthrie gets tackled into the cage by Boon. Boon maintains the clinch. #TD#
Guthrie is trying to trip Boon. He has hold of a leg but Boon is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Guthrie persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Boon manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Boon has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Guthrie is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL2#
Boon moves into the clinch successfully.
Boon tries to break the clinch but Guthrie is controlling the position. #TD#
Guthrie has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Boon uses from the top position.
Guthrie controlling the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#T4#
Guthrie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boon is one step ahead there.
Guthrie keeping moving, preventing Boon from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Owin Boon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Guthrie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Boon shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Boon was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guthrie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Guthrie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Guthrie looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Guthrie is looking to stand up but Boon isn't so interested in that idea.
Boon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #ES#
Guthrie pushes Boon off and scrambles back to his feet.
Boon is breathing heavily.
Guthrie throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#TD2#
Boon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Guthrie's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Guthrie manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Guthrie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Boon pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Boon clinches up against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Guthrie pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Guthrie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Guthrie pulls Boon in close to prevent any damage.
Boon is looking to work some ground and pound but Guthrie has wrist control.#T3#
Guthrie throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Guthrie is looking to stand up but Boon isn't so interested in that idea.
Guthrie trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Guthrie gets caught napping as Boon dives in and scores a takedown. Guthrie manages to retain guard.#ES#
Guthrie manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T4#
Guthrie lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #TD2#
Boon decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
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!
Guthrie manages to get to full guard.
Guthrie is controlling Boon's posture.
Guthrie will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Guthrie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manual Guthrie dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Boon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Guthrie on his heels. He'll look to pass Guthrie's guard now, I'm sure.
Guthrie wants to stand and escape but Boon is having none of it.
Guthrie wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Guthrie working for a triangle but Boon defends it easily.
Guthrie wants to stand but Boon is controlling the position.
Boon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Guthrie keeping moving, preventing Boon from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boon being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Boon drives through with a takedown into guard.
Guthrie is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Guthrie lands a good elbow from the bottom.#ES#
Guthrie has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Boon has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Guthrie pulls guard.
Boon wants to stand but Guthrie is controlling his posture from full guard.
Guthrie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Guthrie 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#
Guthrie is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Guthrie lands strikes from half guard.
Guthrie scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Guthrie is thwarting Boon's attempts to control the position.
Guthrie working Boon over with strikes.
Boon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Guthrie scores with a couple of nice shots.
Guthrie working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Guthrie drops an elbow to the side of Boon's head.
Guthrie lands strikes from half guard.
Guthrie seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Boon has hold of Guthrie's hands but Guthrie slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Boon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Guthrie lands strikes from half guard.
Guthrie seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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. Guthrie connects with a nice short shot to Boon's temple.
Guthrie takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manual Guthrie showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Guthrie 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manual Guthrie!
In defeat, Owin Boon stepped up to the mic, saying 'A talented hawk hides its claws!'.
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Vazquez moves into range and clinches up with Boon.
Boon is trying to push Vazquez away but Vazquez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Boon jumps into guard, dragging Vazquez to the mat.
Vazquez throwing strikes from guard but Boon blocks nicely.
Boon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU#
Vazquez gets to his feet - Boon follows without any prompting.
Vazquez really is a fat lump.#CL#
Vazquez rushes Boon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Vazquez decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Boon drops back looking for a leg! Vazquez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vazquez manages to kick Boon off! Boon jumps back into Vazquez's guard.
Vazquez wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Boon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vazquez wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Boon has gone for a leg lock! Vazquez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Boon's guard.#REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vazquez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vazquez stands up over Boon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Boon has momentary wrist control but Vazquez slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Boon controlling Vazquez's posture.
Boon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vazquez throwing strikes but missing.
Vazquez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Boon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vazquez manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Vazquez working a defensive guard here.
Boon won't allow Vazquez to sweep him here. #T3#
Vazquez is pulling down on Boon's head. It's preventing any offense from Boon, at least for the moment.
Boon stopping the sweep attempt from Vazquez.
Boon wants to control from the top but Vazquez keeps moving.
Vazquez pulls Boon in close to prevent any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Boon preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Vazquez moves into range and clinches up with Boon.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vazquez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#TD2#
Boon has clasped his hands together around Vazquez's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Boon looks winded!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vazquez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boon tries to score with some ground and pound. Vazquez controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodolfo Vazquez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Boon shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Boon was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Boon is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Vazquez will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Vazquez is looking to reverse the position.
Boon working away.
Boon in side control, throwing shots but Vazquez defends.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Boon decides to stand back up. Boon steps back and let's Vazquez get back to his feet.
Vazquez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boon can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Boon shoots in and gets a takedown into Vazquez's guard.
Boon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vazquez thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Vazquez 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.
Boon is breathing heavily.#T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vazquez holds on and takes a little breather. #SU2#
Boon gets to his feet - Vazquez follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Boon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Boon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD2#
Boon has Vazquez pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Boon pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Vazquez tumbling to the mat - Boon dives into Vazquez's guard.#ES#
Vazquez has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Boon is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T2##TD2#
Boon has Vazquez pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Boon pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Vazquez tumbling to the mat - Boon dives into Vazquez's guard.
Boon won't allow Vazquez to sweep him here.
Vazquez managing to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vazquez throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Vazquez is pulling down on Boon's head to control his posture. #T3#
Vazquez wants to stand but Boon is controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vazquez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boon sprawls well. Boon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vazquez gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick by Boon misses #TD#
and Vazquez counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Boon! #SUB#
Vazquez tries for a kimura but Boon is defending well. #T4#
Vazquez lands a few punches from side control.#SUB#
Vazquez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Boon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Vazquez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Boon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Vazquez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Boon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
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 Rodolfo Vazquez will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Vazquez dives in for a single leg takedown but Boon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Vazquez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vazquez leaning against his opponent.
#BC2#
Boon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodolfo Vazquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Boon moves into range and clinches up with Vazquez.
Vazquez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vazquez tries a body shot but Boon blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Boon manages to pull guard.
Vazquez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boon trying to strike off his back.
#T1#
Vazquez throws an elbow that misses. Boon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vazquez's guard. Nice move by Boon!#REVB#
Boon trying to control but Vazquez is working from the bottom.
Boon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vazquez controlling Boon's posture.
Vazquez keeping moving, preventing Boon from controlling successfully.
Boon wants to pass the guard but Vazquez is keeping the position.
Boon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vazquez looking for a sweep. Not yet Vazquez, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vazquez is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Boon working for a triangle but Vazquez defends it easily.
#SU#
Vazquez stands up and waves to Boon to follow him. #T3#
Vazquez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boon circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodolfo Vazquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Boon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Vazquez tries to improve position but can't.
Vazquez throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Vazquez sneaks back into half guard.
Rodolfo Vazquez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vazquez wants to get back to full guard.
Vazquez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boon's back!#T4##SUB#
Vazquez has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Boon is in real trouble here. Vazquez gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Boon is tapping out! Vazquez wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rodolfo Vazquez!
Owin Boon was interviewed post fight and said 'A talented hawk hides its claws!'.
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