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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Watts shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Whitfield but Whitfield pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Whitfield tries to counter with a clinch but Watts shakes him off and moves away.#TD#
Watts shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Watts is trying to work for a kimura but Whitfield is defending well.
Watts is nestled in close to Whitfield, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Whitfield is defending against the submission attempts here by Watts.
Watts not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1##SUB#
Watts is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Whitfield doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Watts. #SUB#
Watts is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Watts stops Whitfield from getting back to his feet.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Whitfield tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Watts manages to move to mount!
#SUB#
Watts with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Watts goes for an armbar but Whitfield turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Whitfield.
Whitfield prevents Watts from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Watts looking for a guillotine here but Whitfield defends easily.
Watts is breathing heavily.#T3#
Whitfield wants to stand but Watts is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whitfield stops Watts from standing up. #SUB#
Watts working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Whitfield has passed into half guard!
Whitfield wants to stand but Watts has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Watts tries to get to full guard but Whitfield has control of the leg.
Whitfield looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Watts is trying to stand back up but Whitfield is controlling him
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Watts tries for a takedown but Whitfield circles away easily
and Whitfield counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Watts gets tackled into the cage by Whitfield. Whitfield maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cane Whitfield will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Whitfield closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Watts fails to land.
Watts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Whitfield's elbow.
Whitfield blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The referee is keeping an eye on Whitfield - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Watts looking to stall.
#TD2#
Whitfield pulls Watts into guard.
Watts trying to control but Whitfield is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitfield preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Whitfield is breathing heavily.
Watts trying to control but Whitfield is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Watts drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Whitfield manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Watts has Whitfield in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Watts working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Whitfield has passed into half guard!
Whitfield wants to stand but Watts has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Watts is looking for a sweep. Whitfield is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Watts is trying to stand back up but Whitfield is controlling him
Watts throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Whitfield manages to pass to side control.
Cane Whitfield has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Watts is trying to improve his position.
Watts looks to move to half guard but instead Whitfield has passed into mount! Damn!
Whitfield prevents Watts from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Whitfield stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#CL2#
Whitfield has closed the distance and engaged Watts in a clinch.
Watts is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Whitfield to keep the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by Whitfield.
Whitfield is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Watts is defending well for now.
Watts misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Whitfield tries to land knees in the clinch but Watts avoids the damage to the body.
Whitfield wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Whitfield controlling the action here for a moment.
Whitfield misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Whitfield breaks the clinch.
Whitfield slaps away a takedown attempt from Watts, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Whitfield circles away from the clinch attempt.
Watts tries to clinch up.
Whitfield changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Watts shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Whitfield pinned against the cage. Whitfield gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Whitfield raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cristobal Watts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watts is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Whitfield.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Watts throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Whitfield's waist but Whitfield gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Watts off to one side.
Watts shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Whitfield pinned against the cage. Whitfield gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cane Whitfield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Whitfield instigates a clinch.
Watts keeps control of Whitfield as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Come on Watts - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Watts tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Whitfield avoids it.
Whitfield is trying to break the clinch but Watts has him pressed against the cage.
Whitfield 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.
Watts trying to control the position but instead, Whitfield has worked for underhooks and has pushed Watts into the cage.
Whitfield is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Watts fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T1#
Watts scores a nice knee to the body.
#TD#
Watts decides to pull guard.
Whitfield tries to stand but Watts is controlling from the bottom. #SU2#
Whitfield decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Watts fails with a takedown attempt.
Whitfield displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Watts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cristobal Watts. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
Whitfield holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Watts misses with some punches.
#TD2#
Whitfield tightens his grip and picks Watts up, before dumping him to the ground. Watts manages to land in guard. #ES#
Watts has his feet on Whitfield's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watts fails with a takedown attempt.
Watts shoots for a takedown but Whitfield saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T3#
Watts shoots in for a takedown but Whitfield shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Watts sets himself, and Whitfield steps forward looking for the clinch! Watts avoids it this time.
Whitfield misses with a low kick.
Watts looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Whitfield follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Whitfield has taken the fight to the clinch.
A body shot lands from Watts.
Watts landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Watts managing to block the knees to the body from Whitfield.
Cane Whitfield is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Watts stalling in the clinch.
Watts looking to slow down the pace here.
Watts tries a body shot but Whitfield blocks it.
Cane Whitfield seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Watts misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Whitfield wants to break the clinch but can't.
Whitfield blocking some punches.
Watts stalling in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A left hand lands to the body for Watts.
Whitfield can't break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cristobal Watts.
Well Whitfield 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Cane Whitfield!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Whitfield tries a head kick but it misses.
Flores looks for a takedown but Whitfield sprawls well.
Whitfield doesn't manage to clinch there - Flores circles away.
#TD#
Flores shoots in and gets a takedown into Whitfield's guard.
Whitfield looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Whitfield wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Flores manages to pass to side control.
Flores is taking a breather. Whitfield 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flores wants to control but Whitfield is keeping him busy. #T1#
Whitfield is trying to stand.
Flores slows the pace down in half guard.
Flores scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Flores is trying to control the action in half guard but Whitfield is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Whitfield tries to kick Flores off but Flores keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flores wants to control but Whitfield is keeping him busy.
Whitfield blocking the ground and pound attempt from Flores. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Flores seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Whitfield does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Whitfield throws a sloppy head kick and Flores moves out of range easily.
Flores thinks about countering with a head kick.#CL2#
Whitfield gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Flores missing with knees to the body.
Whitfield wants to break the clinch but can't.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Flores fails to pull guard.
Flores tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luis Flores. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whitfield goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Flores wants to take the fight to the mat but Whitfield manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Flores changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Whitfield fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Whitfield misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T3##TD#
Flores scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Whitfield looks winded!
Still in half guard, Flores seems content to control.
Flores missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Whitfield really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Flores. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Whitfield tries to kick Flores off but Flores keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Flores is working for a kimura but Whitfield is defending it quite comfortably.
Ground and pound from Flores. #T4#
Whitfield is trying to stand.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Flores is looking to clinch but Whitfield is avoiding it.
Whitfield tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Whitfield just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFlores.
Nice takedown defense from Whitfield. No joy for Flores on that attempt.
Whitfield misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flores shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Whitfield as he avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Flores is defended easily by Whitfield.
Whitfield shapes to counter with a head kick.
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 Luis Flores will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Flores lands a head kick. Whitfield smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Flores fails with the takedown.
Flores shoots in looking for a takedown. Whitfield tries to sprawl out of it but Flores keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Whitfield manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Whitfield gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Whitfield as Flores tries to tie him up.
Whitfield taking a breather.
Flores trying to stall but Whitfield improves his position.
Whitfield tries to circle away but Flores has him pinned against the cage.
Whitfield is trying to break the clinch but Flores has him pressed against the cage.
Whitfield is trying to force a seperation but Flores has the dominant position.
Whitfield is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luis Flores. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flores leaning against his opponent.
Flores is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Whitfield has had enough of the clinch but Flores keeps him there for the moment.
Flores misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Whitfield tries to circle away but Flores has him pinned against the cage.
Whitfield wants to break free but Flores has control.
Whitfield misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Flores.
Flores drops down looking for an ankle pick but Whitfield pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Whitfield moves into the clinch successfully.
Whitfield is trying to break the clinch but Flores is controlling him.
Whitfield gets underhooks to prevent Flores's takedown attempt.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Whitfield.
Whitfield trying to land knees to the body.
Flores is looking for a takedown.
Flores goes for a takedown attempt but Whitfield pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Flores is defended easily by Whitfield.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Whitfield tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Flores is able to avoid easily.
Whitfield throws a nice looking combination but Flores bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Whitfield tries to clinch there but Flores circles away.
A quick step to the side and Flores tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Whitfield drives through and clinches with Flores against the cage.
Flores scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Whitfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Flores shoots in but no luck this time.
Whitfield closes the distance but Flores moves to the side
and Flores counters with a big head kick but Whitfield shrugs it off. #T4#
Whitfield tries to close the distance and clinch up but Flores swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Whitfield tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Whitfield just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFlores.
Flores misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Whitfield misses with a low kick.
Flores thinks about countering with a head kick.
Whitfield throws a body kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Flores tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Whitfield forces Flores back against the cage and clinches.
Whitfield stops a takedown attempt from Flores.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Whitfield as Flores tries to tie him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cane Whitfield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Flores swats away the attempt to clinch by Whitfield.#TD2#
Whitfield closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Whitfield lands in his opponent's guard.
Flores controls Whitfield momentarily but Whitfield frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Flores wants to sweep but no luck. #SU2#
Whitfield stands up and waves to Flores to follow him.
Whitfield takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Flores blocks a head kick by Whitfield.
Whitfield tried to score with a low kick but Flores checks it.#CL2#
Whitfield closes the distance and clinches.
Flores has Whitfield pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Whitfield manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Whitfield misses with an elbow over the top.
Whitfield on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Flores is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Whitfield to keep the fight standing.
Flores has Whitfield pressed against the cage, preventing Whitfield from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Whitfield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Flores tries to throw a body punch but Whitfield avoids it by throwing Flores back against the cage.
Flores jumps guard but Whitfield stands there with Flores around his waist. Flores gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luis Flores. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Flores leaning his opponent against the cage.
Flores prevents Whitfield from breaking the clinch.
Cane Whitfield seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Whitfield taking a breather.
Flores tries to score a body lock takedown but Whitfield shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Flores has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Whitfield is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Flores keeps control of Whitfield as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Whitfield lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Flores.
Whitfield has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Flores drops down looking for an ankle pick but Whitfield pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cane Whitfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Whitfield gets a clinch. #T3#
Flores taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Whitfield is trying to maintain a safe position but Flores gets an underhook and turns Whitfield into the cage.
Flores jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Whitfield walks away with a smile on his face. Flores gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Whitfield tries to clinch there but Flores circles away.
Whitfield pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Flores blocks a jab.#CL#
Flores closes the distance and clinches.
Flores tries to pull guard but Whitfield won't allow it.
Flores looking to stall.
Flores drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Whitfield gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Whitfield misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Whitfield is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Flores jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Whitfield walks away with a smile on his face. Flores gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Whitfield closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Whitfield is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Flores is defending well for now.
Whitfield is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Flores tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Flores has Whitfield pressed against the cage, preventing Whitfield from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Flores trying to land knees to the body.
Whitfield tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flores is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Whitfield to keep the fight standing.
Flores has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Whitfield avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Whitfield looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Whitfield missing with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cane Whitfield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Whitfield has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cane Whitfield!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Whitfield instigates a clinch.
Whitfield trying to land knees to the body.
Ezquerra managing to block the knees to the body from Whitfield.
Ezquerra jumps guard but Whitfield stands there with Ezquerra around his waist. Ezquerra gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ezquerra has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Whitfield avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Whitfield wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ezquerra prevents Whitfield from breaking the clinch.
Ezquerra is trying to pull guard but Whitfield turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cane Whitfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Ezquerra.
Whitfield missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitfield is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ezquerra tries to pull guard but Whitfield holds him up against the cage and eventually Ezquerra drops back down to his feet.
Whitfield stops a takedown attempt from Ezquerra.
#T1#
Ezquerra changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Whitfield fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ezquerra shoots for a takedown but Whitfield saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ezquerra with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Whitfield counters by moving into the clinch.
Ezquerra is working for takedown but Whitfield is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ezquerra goes for a takedown attempt but Whitfield pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Good work by Ezquerra as he checks the leg kick.
Whitfield keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Whitfield instigates a clinch. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Whitfield.
Whitfield is trying to break the clinch but Ezquerra is controlling him.
Whitfield gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ezquerra.
Ezquerra being controlled against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Whitfield's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Whitfield wants to get back to striking at distance but Ezquerra won't allow it.
#T3#
Whitfield is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ezquerra jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Whitfield walks away with a smile on his face. Ezquerra gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cane Whitfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ezquerra throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Whitfield's waist but Whitfield gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ezquerra off to one side.
Ezquerra shoots for a takedown but Whitfield saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Whitfield throws a sloppy head kick and Ezquerra moves out of range easily.
Ezquerra avoids the head kick by Whitfield.
#CL#
Ezquerra tries to keep at a distance but Whitfield has taken the fight into the clinch.
Whitfield gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ezquerra.
#T4#
Whitfield leaning against his opponent.
Ezquerra keeps control of Whitfield as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Whitfield is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Whitfield wants to get back to striking at distance but Ezquerra won't allow it.
Ezquerra on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Whitfield has had enough of the clinch but Ezquerra keeps him there for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whitfield prevents the takedown attempt.
Whitfield misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ezquerra.
Whitfield misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ezquerra.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cane Whitfield dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cane Whitfield's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Whitfield drives through and clinches with Ezquerra against the cage.
Ezquerra wants a takedown.
Whitfield is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ezquerra is defending well for now.
Whitfield prevents a takedown attempt there.
Whitfield misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ezquerra.
Ezquerra wants a takedown but no success here.
Cane Whitfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Ezquerra.
Whitfield is pressed up against the cage. Ezquerra has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Whitfield down to the mat. Whitfield avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitfield throws a head kick but Ezquerra moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ezquerra is defended easily by Whitfield.#T1#
Ezquerra shoots and misses #CL#
and Whitfield counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Whitfield.
Whitfield displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ezquerra up against the cage.
Whitfield wants to get back to striking at distance but Ezquerra won't allow it.
Whitfield is trying to break the clinch but Ezquerra has him pressed against the cage.
Ezquerra wants a takedown but no success here.
Ezquerra has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Whitfield after a bit of a struggle.
Whitfield prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Whitfield is looking to break free of the clinch but Ezquerra has double underhooks.
Whitfield misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ezquerra.
Whitfield is trying to break free.
Ezquerra has Whitfield pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Whitfield manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Whitfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ezquerra can do to turn this around?
Whitfield has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Whitfield using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ezquerra has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ezquerra drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Whitfield gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Whitfield is trying to break the clinch but Ezquerra has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
The referee calls for Whitfield to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Whitfield is trying to force a seperation but Ezquerra has the dominant position.
Ezquerra wants a takedown.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Whitfield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Whitfield is pushing Ezquerra up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Whitfield has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ezquerra is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Whitfield is pressed up against the cage. Ezquerra has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Whitfield down to the mat. Whitfield avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Whitfield rushes Ezquerra and presses him up against the cage.
Whitfield wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ezquerra is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Whitfield gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Whitfield misses with a punch to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ezquerra on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Whitfield looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Whitfield tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ezquerra avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cane Whitfield dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cane Whitfield's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Whitfield stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Whitfield wants it to stay on the feet.
Cane Whitfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ezquerra.
Whitfield tries a head kick but it misses.
Whitfield throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ezquerra changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ezquerra gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Whitfield holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cane Whitfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Ezquerra.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitfield is trying to force a seperation but Ezquerra has the dominant position.
Ezquerra looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Whitfield with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Whitfield.
#T1#
Ezquerra avoiding damage as Whitfield throws knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Whitfield displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ezquerra up against the cage.
Whitfield's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Whitfield doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Whitfield wants to get back to striking at distance but Ezquerra won't allow it.
Whitfield stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Whitfield is trying to break the clinch but Ezquerra has him pressed against the cage. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ezquerra is trying to drag Whitfield to the mat but Whitfield just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Whitfield missing with knees to the body.
Ezquerra is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Whitfield pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Whitfield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Whitfield looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Whitfield wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ezquerra tries to pull guard but Whitfield won't allow it.
Ezquerra is trying to pull guard but Whitfield turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ezquerra is working for takedown but Whitfield is calmly controlling the position for now.#T3#
Whitfield wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ezquerra has him pressed against the cage.
Ezquerra has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Whitfield after a bit of a struggle.
Whitfield stops a takedown attempt from Ezquerra.
Whitfield misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ezquerra.
Whitfield wants to get back to striking at distance but Ezquerra won't allow it.
Ezquerra jumps guard but Whitfield stands there with Ezquerra around his waist. Ezquerra gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Whitfield misses with a punch to the body.
Whitfield is pressed up against the cage. Ezquerra has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Whitfield down to the mat. Whitfield avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ezquerra fails with the takedown
and Whitfield counters with a straight right hand.
Cane Whitfield is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ezquerra tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Whitfield defends well and Ezquerra ends up having to push Whitfield into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ezquerra has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Whitfield counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cane Whitfield has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ezquerra jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Whitfield walks away with a smile on his face. Ezquerra gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ezquerra checks a leg kick.
Whitfield sets himself, and Ezquerra steps forward looking for the clinch! Whitfield avoids it this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Whitfield closes the distance and clinches.
Carlos Ezquerra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ezquerra pushes off an throws an elbow but Whitfield leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cane Whitfield showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Whitfield 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:24
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:24
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cane Whitfield!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Whitfield misses with a leg kick. #CL2#
Whitfield gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Moses's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Whitfield looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Moses!
Whitfield wants to stand but Moses is controlling his arm.
Whitfield tries to get to his feet but Moses is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Whitfield in his guard.
Moses being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Moses is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Whitfield defends well.#T1#
Whitfield's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Whitfield throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Whitfield wants to stand but Moses has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Whitfield looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Whitfield wants to stand and escape but instead Moses has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Whitfield can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Whitfield looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Whitfield's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Whitfield has an active guard here but Moses has managed to pass into half guard.
Moses throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Whitfield wants to improve his position but Moses is controlling well.
Whitfield has a hand on Moses's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Moses takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Whitfield blocking the ground and pound.
Whitfield tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Whitfield tries to lock up and control but Moses gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4##SUB#
Moses working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Whitfield is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whitfield tries to lock up and control but Moses gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Moses dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gregory Moses's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Whitfield feints and as Moses raises his hands in defense, Whitfield changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Whitfield has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Moses is proving hard to escape from.
Whitfield seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whitfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitfield postures up and lands a big shot to Moses's brow.
Whitfield looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Moses is looking for a triangle but Whitfield pushes his legs off easily.
Whitfield must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Whitfield scoring with punches to the head and body.
Whitfield stays in close to Moses's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Whitfield decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T2#
Whitfield landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Whitfield is controlling the pace.
Gregory Moses overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Whitfield wants to stand up but Moses is controlling the position.
Well, if Whitfield is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T3#
Whitfield is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Moses reverses the position - he's now on top in Whitfield's guard.
Moses with a flurry of punches that miss.
Moses stopping the sweep attempt from Whitfield.#SUB2#
Whitfield looking for subs off his back but Moses has passed one foot through into half guard.
Whitfield is looking for a sweep. Moses is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Whitfield is breathing heavily.#T4#
Whitfield makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Whitfield.
Whitfield controlling the position.
Whitfield wants to sweep here but Moses controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whitfield looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cane Whitfield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gregory Moses's cut.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Whitfield has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Whitfield manages to pull guard.
Whitfield is looking to stand back up but Moses counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Whitfield.
Whitfield is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Moses jumps into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitfield tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Whitfield struggling a bit here.
Whitfield is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Moses is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T1#
Whitfield tries to lock up and control but Moses gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Moses landing strikes from the mount and Whitfield is in trouble! #CUT#
It looks like Cane Whitfield has been cut.
Whitfield tries to hold on but Moses postures up.
Whitfield is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Whitfield is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Whitfield regains half guard.
Whitfield takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Whitfield is controlling Moses's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T2#
Whitfield wants to control but Moses passes into side.
Whitfield is trying to buck Moses off.
Moses misses with the ground and pound.
Moses will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Whitfield looks to move to half guard but instead Moses has passed into mount! Damn!
Moses working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T3##SUB#
Moses goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Whitfield turns into him and now he's in Moses's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moses has a closed guard, preventing Whitfield from standing up.
Whitfield is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Moses controls Whitfield momentarily but Whitfield frees himself. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Whitfield wanted to stand there but Moses had control of the position.
Moses working a defensive guard but Whitfield passes into half guard.
Whitfield wants to control but Moses is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moses wants to control but Whitfield is keeping busy.
Whitfield takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregory Moses showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Moses 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory Moses!
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