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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Jamanca throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Hicks counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jamanca!
Jamanca is looking to reverse the position.
Jamanca can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Hicks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jamanca, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Hicks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jamanca, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Hicks tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hicks has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hicks working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jamanca wants to control but Hicks postures up.#T1#
Hicks lands a few punches from side control.
Jamanca can't do much from the bottom here.
Jamanca is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hicks is staying active.#SUB#
Hicks is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jamanca is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Hicks thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jamanca tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Hicks easily slips into full mount! #T2##SUB#
Jamanca defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hicks.
Hicks looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jamanca tries to hold on but Hicks postures up.#SUB#
Hicks wants to finish this one by submission but Jamanca is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hicks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hicks looking for a guillotine from mount but Jamanca is having none of it. #SUB#
Hicks looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Hicks is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jamanca to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jamanca shrugs it off.
Hicks lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
You get the feeling that Jamanca really doesn't like being in this position too much.
#SUB#
Hicks working for a submission but Jamanca is keeping him at bay.
Jamanca taking shots to the head.
Jamanca is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hicks landing strikes from the mount.
Hicks lands a big shot there that rocks Jamanca but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T4#
Jamanca takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Hicks is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jamanca has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Jamanca wants to control but Hicks is having none of it.#SUB#
Hicks looking to secure an arm triangle but Jamanca defends it well.
Jamanca really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hicks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hicks unloading with bombs!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jamanca reaches up to try and control the position but Hicks seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Jamanca rolls and tries to escape and now Hicks has his back!
Jamanca is in bad spot here.
Jamanca wants to control his opponent's hands but Hicks gets his hands free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Galen Hicks dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Jamanca throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Hicks counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jamanca won't be happy with that.
Jamanca is looking to get back to his feet here but Hicks is keeping cool and he's managed to take Jamanca's back.#SUB#
Hicks looking to break Jamanca's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jamanca remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hicks will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Hicks patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Hicks working for a choke but Jamanca is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Hicks looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Hicks working for a choke but Jamanca is defending well. #SUB#
Hicks is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jamanca knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jamanca for a finish. #T1##SUB#
Jamanca preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hicks.
Galen Hicks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#SUB#
#SUB#
#SUB#
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
#SUB#
#SUB#
Hicks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jamanca can do to turn this around?
Jamanca is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
#SUB#
#SUB#
#SUB#
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.
#SUB#
#SUB#
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of . Galen Hicks!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Marian looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Marian changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hicks tries to avoid it but Marian manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hicks to the ground. Hicks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marian swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Hicks counter with a right hand.
Marian swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD#
and Hicks counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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 thows a huge punch but Marian dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marian is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hicks is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Marian is just riding it out for now. Hicks eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Hicks is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Marian defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hicks is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1#
Marian keeping hold of Hicks's head, controlling as best he can.
Marian is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hicks 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.
Marian wants to improve his position but Hicks is controlling well.
#SUB#
Hicks is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Marian is just riding it out for now. Hicks eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Marian is looking for a sweep. Hicks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marian moves into full guard.
Hicks preventing the sweep.
Hicks throwing strikes but missing.
Marian working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hicks.
Marian wants to hit a switch here but Hicks passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Marian there! #T3#
Marian keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Marian can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hicks looking to finish Marian with some ground and pound. This is bad for Marian !#SUB#
Hicks is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Marian to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Marian shrugs it off. #SUB#
Hicks is working for a guillotine from mount but Marian frees his head quite easily.
Hicks prevents Marian from getting the reversal.
Marian is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hicks landing strikes, looking to finish! #T4#
Hicks lands a big shot there that rocks Marian but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#SUB#
Hicks jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Marian is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Marian and Hicks has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Sloppy strikes there by Hicks.
Marian is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hicks off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marian scores with punches to the body.
Marian lands a shot to the head.
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!
Marian trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marian is striking from the back but Hicks escapes and manages to recover to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Galen Hicks dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Marian moves into the clinch.
Marian is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Marian keeps control of Hicks as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Marian drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hicks gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Marian jumps into guard, dragging Hicks to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Marian wants to stand up but Hicks is controlling him. #T1#
Hicks stopping the sweep attempt from Marian .
Marian wants to stand and escape but Hicks is having none of it. #SUB#
Hicks drops back, looking for a kneebar! Marian looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Marian looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Marian ! #REVB#
Marian is trying to ground and pound but Hicks uses the momentary lack of control by Marian to regain half guard.
Hicks is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Marian 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Marian 's back!
Hicks softening up his opponent with strikes here.
#SUB#
Hicks looking for the RNC.
Hicks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marian can do to turn this around?#T2##SUB#
Hicks is looking for the choke from the back position but Marian is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Hicks goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Marian escapes and is now in half guard on top. #SUB#
Hicks actively working from the bottom here.
Marian takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Marian with the ground and pound but Hicks uses the opportunity to regain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marian trying to control the position from guard on top but Hicks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marian throws an elbow that misses. Hicks uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Marian 's guard. Nice move by Hicks!#REVR##T3#
Marian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marian controlling the position.
Hicks cracks Marian with a solid left hand.
Marian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hicks is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Hicks postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Marian is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hicks, into his guard. #REVB#
Marian stands up over Hicks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Galen Hicks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4##SUB#
Marian content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Hicks has locked up a guillotine! Hicks's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Marian is holding on here and Hicks must be using up a lot of energy. Marian has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Hicks gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Galen Hicks!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Michalak rushes Hicks and presses him up against the cage.
Hicks tries to pull guard but Michalak won't allow it.
Hicks is trying to pull guard but Michalak has him pressed against the cage.
Hicks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Michalak.
#BC2#
Michalak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hicks misses with a looping right.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#CL2#
Michalak has Hicks up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Michalak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Michalak rushes Hicks and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michalak is trying to break the clinch but Hicks has him pressed against the cage.
Hicks struggles to land a body shot inside as Michalak controls his hands.
#BC2#
Michalak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Hicks moves into range and clinches up with Michalak.#T1##BC2#
Michalak manages to break the clinch.
Michalak closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Hicks counters with a nice double leg into side control. Michalak won't be happy with that.
Hicks tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB#
Hicks goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Michalak has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hicks but great work by Michalak.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hicks is not content to let Michalak control the position. #SU2#
Michalak stands up. #T2##CL#
Hicks clinches up against the cage.
Michalak dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hicks fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Galen Hicks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hicks fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hicks looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Michalak breaks from the clinch.
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.#T3#
Michalak tries to clinch but Hicks moves out of range.
Hicks went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Michalak gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#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.
Michalak stays in close to Hicks's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Hicks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hicks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SU2#
Hicks is working an open guard so Michalak takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Michalak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T4#
Hicks stuffs the takedown.
Hicks half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Hicks clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Michalak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Michalak tries to clinch but Hicks moves out of range.
Hicks will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A nice side step and Michalak releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Michalak misses with a takedown #TD#
and Hicks counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Michalak manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hicks keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carol Michalak dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Hicks closes the distance and clinches.
Hicks jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Michalak walks away with a smile on his face. Hicks gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Hicks gets tackled into the cage by Michalak. Michalak maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Michalak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hicks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Michalak misses with a body punch
#TD#
and Hicks counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hicks postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Hicks drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Michalak dives on top into guard.#REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Michalak wants to stand but Hicks has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1#
Michalak looking to pass the guard.
We've been informed that Michalak has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Michalak trying to control the position from guard on top but Hicks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Hicks is working an open guard so Michalak takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Hicks closes the distance and pushes Michalak back into the cage.
Michalak avoiding damage as Hicks throws knees to the body.
Michalak using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#T2##BC2#
Michalak breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Michalak moves into the clinch.
Hicks prevents a body shot from Michalak. #BC2#
Michalak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Michalak moves to clinch but Hicks breaks away #TD#
and Hicks counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Hicks drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Michalak manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hicks has Michalak in his guard.#REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Michalak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hicks is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Hicks looking to control.
#SUB#
Hicks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Michalak defends well.
Michalak sitting in guard here, content to control.
Michalak trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hicks manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU#
Hicks gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Michalak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hicks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Michalak tries to clinch up but Hicks circles away and keeps his distance.
Hicks drops down looking for a counter takedown but Michalak sprawls and moves away.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Michalak enables Hicks to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Michalak manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Michalak scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Hicks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hicks changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Michalak moves in looking to clinch but Hicks pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Carol Michalak will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Michalak clinches. #BC2#
Michalak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carol Michalak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hicks keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Michalak to work.
Michalak misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hicks.
#T1#
Hicks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Michalak's elbow. #BC2#
Michalak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Michalak moves in looking to clinch but Hicks pushes him off.
Michalak misses with a takedown #CL#
and Hicks holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hicks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hicks tries a body shot but Michalak blocks it.
#BC2#
Michalak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Michalak clinches up with Hicks and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Hicks with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Michalak avoiding damage as Hicks throws knees to the body.
Michalak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Michalak is trying to break the clinch but Hicks is controlling him.
Hicks jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Michalak walks away with a smile on his face. Hicks gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Hicks tries to keep at a distance but Michalak has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Michalak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Michalak has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hicks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Michalak breaks the clinch.
Michalak misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Hicks counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T3##SUB#
Hicks drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Michalak manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hicks has Michalak in his guard.#REVB#
Michalak wants to control from the top but Hicks keeps moving.
Michalak controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hicks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Michalak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Michalak wants to control from the top but Hicks keeps moving.
Hicks wants to sweep here but Michalak controlling him for the moment.
Michalak wanted to stand there but Hicks had control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Michalak is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carol Michalak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Michalak has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carol Michalak!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Arnolds misses with a combination
and Hicks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arnolds tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hicks swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Arnolds rushes Hicks and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hicks struggles to land a body shot inside as Arnolds controls his hands.
Hicks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Hicks successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Hicks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Arnolds must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnolds tries to stand but Hicks is controlling from the bottom.
Arnolds stopping the sweep attempt from Hicks.#T1#
Arnolds trying to control but Hicks is working from the bottom.
Arnolds should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Arnolds is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Arnolds stays in close to Hicks's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Arnolds drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hicks manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Arnolds has Hicks in his guard.#REVR#
Hicks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hicks won't allow Arnolds to sweep him here.
Hicks will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Arnolds seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Hicks has gone for a leg lock! Arnolds slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hicks's guard.#REVB#
Hicks pulls Arnolds in close to his closed guard and prevents Arnolds from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hicks 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Arnolds controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Arnolds got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hicks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arnolds has managed to get both his arms back between Hicks's legs - danger averted.
Arnolds forces his way into half guard.
Arnolds tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hicks knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Arnolds controlling the action here. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Arnolds looks to land a strike but Hicks avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Arnolds wants to control from the top but Hicks keeps moving.
Arnolds controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arnolds loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Galen Hicks will probably get the nod.
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#
Arnolds is looking to clinch but Hicks is avoiding it.
Arnolds lands a two punch combo.
#CUT2#
It looks like Galen Hicks has been cut.
Hicks slaps away a takedown attempt from Arnolds, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Arnolds or perhaps it was just good defense by Hicks, which made it look bad.
Hicks leaves Arnolds with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hicks tries to counter with a takedown but Arnolds is quick to defend against it.
Galen Hicks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arjan Arnolds.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks throws a head kick but Arnolds moves out of range.
A punch combination from Arnolds misses. #T1#
Hicks slaps away a takedown attempt from Arnolds, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Arnolds throws a hook to the side of Hicks's head but Hicks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hicks appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
Hicks pushes Arnolds up against the cage in a clinch.#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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Arnolds accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Arnolds throws a big right hand that misses.
Hicks keeping moving, preventing Arnolds from controlling successfully. #T2##SU2#
Arnolds gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
Hicks closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hicks tries to land knees in the clinch but Arnolds avoids the damage to the body.
Hicks prevents a takedown attempt there.
Arnolds goes for a takedown attempt but Hicks pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Arnolds rushes Hicks and presses him up against the cage.
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.#T3#
Arnolds jumps guard but Hicks turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Arnolds manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hicks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hicks wants to stand but Arnolds is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hicks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hicks postures up and lands a big shot to Arnolds's brow.
Arnolds looking to control.
Galen Hicks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Arnolds might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hicks haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hicks works over Arnolds with some ground and pound from guard.
Arnolds tries to strike from the bottom.
Hicks working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hicks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hicks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Hicks is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Arnolds is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Arnolds has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Hicks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Arnolds defends it easily.
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 Galen Hicks will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Galen Hicks's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Arnolds.
Hicks appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Arnolds shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hicks pinned against the cage. Hicks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hicks appears to be looking for a big counter.
Arnolds tries to close the distance and clinch but Hicks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Galen Hicks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Hicks decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Arnolds tries to get to full guard but Hicks has control of the leg. #SUB#
Hicks is looking for a kimura but Arnolds is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hicks to get the leverage. #T1##SUB#
Hicks is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Arnolds sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Hicks is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Arnolds is just riding it out for now. Hicks eventually gives up the hold.
Arnolds is concentrating on defense, preventing Hicks from advancing position. #ES2#
Arnolds has one foot on Hicks's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Arjan Arnolds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hicks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Arnolds.
Hicks feinted with a counter takedown.
Galen Hicks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arjan Arnolds.#T2#
Arnolds throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Arnolds is defended easily by Hicks.
Arnolds takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Arnolds fails with a takedown attempt.
Arnolds shoots in but Hicks avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3#
Arnolds tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hicks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arnolds changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hicks tries to avoid it but Arnolds manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hicks to the ground. Hicks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Hicks clinches. #TD#
Hicks has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Arnolds uses from the top position.
Arnolds wanted to stand there but Hicks had control of the position.
Hicks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Hicks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Arnolds is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Arnolds postures up in Hicks's guard and throws a big left but Hicks blocks it.
Hicks controls Arnolds momentarily but Arnolds frees himself.
Arnolds stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hicks swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Arnolds got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hicks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arnolds has managed to get both his arms back between Hicks's legs - danger averted.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Arnolds tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hicks defends well and Arnolds ends up having to push Hicks into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hicks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hicks wants it to stay on the feet.
Arjan Arnolds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Galen Hicks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD#
Hicks closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Galen Hicks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hicks has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Galen Hicks!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Atanatos throws a low kick but Hicks avoids it.#CL2#
Atanatos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hicks is trying to pull guard but Atanatos has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Hicks pulls guard effortlessly.
Hicks keeping moving, preventing Atanatos from controlling successfully.
Atanatos is looking to work some ground and pound but Hicks has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atanatos wants to control from the top but Hicks keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atanatos looking to sit in guard and control but Hicks gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Atanatos is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Atanatos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hicks is one step ahead there.
Hicks throwing strikes but missing.
Hicks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Atanatos is controlling Hicks's posture.
Hicks is looking to work some ground and pound but Atanatos has wrist control.#SUB#
Hicks thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Hicks postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Atanatos is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hicks, into his guard. #REVB##T2#
Hicks can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Atanatos controls the pace.
Hicks will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hicks keeping full guard, as Atanatos tries to pass.
Atanatos content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Atanatos passes Hicks's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SU2#
Atanatos decides to return to a standing position.
Atanatos misses with a two punch combination.
Atanatos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Atanatos rushes Hicks and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Atanatos is trying to pull guard but Hicks turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hicks tries to pull guard but Atanatos won't allow it.
Hicks landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hicks struggles to land a body shot inside as Atanatos controls his hands.
#T4#
Atanatos drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hicks pulls his leg out and moves away.
Atanatos misses with a few strikes there.
Hicks tries to counter by clinching up but Atanatos breaks away and moves out of range.
Atanatos throws a right hand that Hicks ducks under and follows up with a left that Hicks also avoids with ease.
Atanatos connects with a looping right hand.
Hicks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Atanatos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Atanatos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Atanatos wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sack Atanatos 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#
Atanatos misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Atanatos tries to get set, Hicks tries to push him back and clinch up but Atanatos manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Atanatos takes the fight into the clinch.
Hicks fails to pull guard.
Hicks throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Atanatos blocks it with crossed arms.
Hicks misses with a knee to the head.
Hicks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Atanatos.
Atanatos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atanatos trying to stall but Hicks improves his position.
#TD2#
Atanatos successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Hicks is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Atanatos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Atanatos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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.#T1#
Hicks postures up.
Hicks is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atanatos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hicks is one step ahead there.
Atanatos wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Hicks has gone for a leg lock! Atanatos slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hicks's guard.#REVB#
Hicks keeping full guard, as Atanatos tries to pass. #T2#
Hicks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hicks keeping moving, preventing Atanatos from controlling successfully.
Hicks keeping full guard, as Atanatos tries to pass. #SUB#
Hicks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Atanatos controls from within his opponent's guard.
Atanatos wants to control from the top but Hicks keeps moving. #SUB#
Atanatos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Atanatos wants to control from the top but Hicks keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Atanatos moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hicks takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Atanatos tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hicks defends well and Atanatos ends up having to push Hicks into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hicks wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Atanatos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hicks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Atanatos somewhat.
Hicks went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Atanatos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sack Atanatos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Atanatos swinging wildly here.
Galen Hicks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Atanatos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hicks as he jumps to the side.
Atanatos with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Hicks counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2#
Atanatos wriggles free and stands up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Atanatos.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Atanatos gets a clinch.
Hicks has Atanatos pressed against the cage.
#T1#
Hicks tries to work over Atanatos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hicks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atanatos's elbow. #BC2#
Atanatos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Atanatos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Atanatos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hicks appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Atanatos instigates a clinch.
Atanatos has Hicks pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hicks manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Galen Hicks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sack Atanatos.
Hicks is trying to pull guard but Atanatos has him pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hicks as Atanatos tries to tie him up.
Hicks is trying to pull guard but Atanatos has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Hicks fails to pull guard.
Hicks fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hicks is trying to pull guard but Atanatos has him pressed against the cage.
Hicks effectively controlling the action here.#TD#
Hicks pulls guard.
Atanatos throwing strikes from guard but Hicks blocks nicely.
Atanatos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Atanatos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hicks is keeping the position for now. #SU2#
Atanatos gets to his feet - Hicks follows without any prompting.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Atanatos fails to land with a series of punches.
Hicks went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Atanatos fails to land with a series of punches.
Hicks feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Atanatos closes the distance and clinches.
Atanatos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Atanatos wants to break the clinch but can't.
Atanatos has Hicks pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hicks manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Atanatos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hicks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atanatos's elbow. #T4#
Atanatos goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hicks prevents it.
Hicks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atanatos's elbow.
Hicks can't find room to land a body shot as Atanatos controls the action.
Hicks fails to pull guard.
Hicks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Atanatos's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Atanatos decides to pull guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES2#
Atanatos pushes Hicks off and gets back to his feet.
Sack Atanatos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hicks doesn't manage to clinch there - Atanatos circles away.
Galen Hicks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Atanatos throws a series of punches but Hicks moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sack Atanatos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Atanatos has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sack Atanatos!
An out of breath Sack Atanatos thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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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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