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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Capers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Maldonado moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Maldonado is fighting off a takedown attempt but Capers is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Maldonado to the mat. Maldonado regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Maldonado will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Maldonado controls Capers momentarily but Capers frees himself.
Maldonado trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Maldonado 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.
Capers is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldonado controls Capers momentarily but Capers frees himself. #T1#
Maldonado throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Capers preventing the sweep.
Capers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Maldonado closes the distance and clinches up with Capers, looking for a takedown. Maldonado pushes Capers against the cage but Capers circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Capers throws a counter combo.
Maldonado shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Capers as he avoids it easily.
Maldonado fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lenny Maldonado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maldonado looks for a takedown but Capers sprawls well.#CL#
Maldonado forces Capers back against the cage and clinches.#T2##TD2#
Capers manages to pull guard.
Maldonado postures up.
Capers controlling Maldonado's posture. #SUB2#
Capers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Capers looks winded!
Capers working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Maldonado trying to control but Capers is working from the bottom.
Capers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Capers wants to sweep here but Maldonado controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Maldonado tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Capers defends well and Maldonado ends up having to push Capers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Maldonado really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL#
Maldonado gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maldonado lands with a left to the head. #TD2#
Capers pulls guard. #T4#
Maldonado controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Maldonado trying to control the position from guard on top but Capers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maldonado preventing the sweep.
Capers wants to get back to his feet but Maldonado is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Capers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maldonado is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Capers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kris Capers 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##TD2#
Capers closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Maldonado looking for submissions off his back.
Capers has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Maldonado works to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldonado preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Capers throwing strikes but missing.
We've been informed that Capers has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Maldonado trying to control the position.
Capers wants to control from the top but Maldonado keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Capers darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Capers is breathing heavily.
Maldonado tries to roll over but Capers keeps him under control.#T2#
Maldonado blocking the ground and pound attempt from Capers.
Capers is trying to control. Maldonado wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maldonado punching from the bottom.
Capers moves into full mount! Maldonado won't be happy about that!
Maldonado is trying to escape the mount.
Maldonado flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
#T3#
Capers prevents Maldonado from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Capers goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Maldonado is on top in guard.
Maldonado postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Capers trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Capers looking to control.
#T4#
Capers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maldonado postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Capers wants to control the position but Maldonado says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Capers moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Capers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kris Capers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Maldonado has a takedown stuffed.
Capers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Capers wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Capers shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Capers was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Capers trying to control the action but Maldonado is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Maldonado's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Capers 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.
Maldonado is trying to work for a sweep but Capers has mounted him!#T1#
Capers with the ground and pound from mount.
Capers has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Maldonado's face.
Capers avoids the attempt from Maldonado to control.
Maldonado in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Capers trying to control but Maldonado is having none of it.
Maldonado is looking to improve his position but Capers isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Capers unloading with bombs!
Capers trying to control but Maldonado is having none of it. #SUB2#
Capers jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Maldonado is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Maldonado and Capers has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Capers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maldonado keeps working. #T3#
Maldonado tries to buck Capers off but Capers is having none of it.
Maldonado knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Capers on the ground.#SU2#
Capers has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maldonado is defended easily by Capers.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lenny Maldonado. That's going to take a lot out of him.#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.#TD2#
Capers darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Maldonado wants to improve his position but Capers is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Capers passes to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kris Capers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Capers winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kris Capers!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Mims is looking to clinch.
Maldonado shoots in and drives through. Mims sprawls well.
A clash of legs there as Maldonado blocks the low kick.
Mims misses with a lunging right hand
and Maldonado counters with a nice uppercut.
Mims misses with a leg kick.
Maldonado seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mims throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Mims closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mims lands in his opponent's guard.
Maldonado keeping moving, preventing Mims from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldonado lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
Maldonado working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mims wants to control but Maldonado passes easily into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mims can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mims is trying to maintain the position but Maldonado is very close to passing his half guard.
Maldonado tries to stand but can't do so whilst Mims controls his leg.
Maldonado takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mims trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Mims is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maldonado with the ground and pound from mount.
Mims regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maldonado is looking to take a break and control but Mims is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Maldonado takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mims tries to roll over but Maldonado keeps him under control.#SUB#
Maldonado is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mims is just riding it out for now. Maldonado eventually gives up the hold.
Mims tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Maldonado has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #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.
Maldonado avoids the attempt from Mims to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maldonado lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lenny Maldonado dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mims tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mims looks to throw a body kick
and Maldonado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maldonado moves away from the strike by Mims.
Mims throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maldonado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mims can do to turn this around?
Mims tries to clinch up.
Maldonado wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mims throws a head kick that misses
and Mims takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mims thows a leg kick but Maldonado checks it
and Maldonado counters with a leg kick.
Mims wants to clinch up but Maldonado keeps it at a distance.
Mims fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mims slaps away a takedown attempt from Maldonado, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bagus Mims seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mims tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maldonado paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maldonado swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mims connects with an inside leg kick.
Maldonado ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maldonado is defended easily by Mims.
Mims swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Mims misses with a kick to the body
and Maldonado counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Maldonado changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mims tries to avoid it but Maldonado manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mims to the ground. Mims escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lenny Maldonado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maldonado slips a jab and a cross from Mims.
A little feinted left hand from Maldonado on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mims swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maldonado really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Maldonado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maldonado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mims throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Maldonado holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Maldonado stalling the fight.
#BC2#
Mims's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mims cracks a nice hook into Maldonado's ribs.
Mims throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mims throws the kick towards the body but Maldonado avoids it.#T2#
Mims closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Maldonado to counter with a crisp jab.
Mims misses with a looping left.
Mims misses with a hook
and Maldonado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mims misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Maldonado wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Maldonado gets caught napping as Mims dives in and scores a takedown. Maldonado manages to retain guard.
Maldonado striking off his back but it's not causing Mims any problems.
Mims trying to move into half guard but instead Maldonado has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Mims really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maldonado. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mims looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maldonado is one step ahead there. #T3#
Mims is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mims controls Maldonado momentarily but Maldonado frees himself.
Mims is looking to sweep but instead, Maldonado has passed into half guard.
Mims tries to roll over but Maldonado keeps him under control.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lenny Maldonado overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maldonado working the head and body with strikes.
Mims wants to control but Maldonado is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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 Lenny Maldonado will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mims is looking to clinch.
Bagus Mims is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mims throws a looping overhand right but Maldonado ducks down to avoid it.
Mims looks to clinch
letting Maldonado counter with a right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Mims 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mims tries to land a leg kick but Maldonado saw it coming and moves away.
Mims pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mims throws a leg kick that misses.
Maldonado tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mims manages to circle out of the way.
Mims closes the distance looking to clinch
and Maldonado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mims throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maldonado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mims misses with an uppercut. Maldonado saw that one coming.#TD2#
Maldonado gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mims to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Maldonado keeping moving, preventing Mims from controlling successfully. #T1#
Maldonado throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Mims looking to sit in guard and control but Maldonado gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Mims controls Maldonado momentarily but Maldonado frees himself.
Mims wants to control but Maldonado passes easily into half guard.
Maldonado thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Mims trying to control but Maldonado postures up.
Maldonado thows a huge punch but Mims dodges it nicely.
Maldonado missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mims is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Maldonado scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mims wants to control but Maldonado passes into side.
#SUB#
Maldonado thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Mims tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maldonado is looking to take a break and control but Mims is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mims tries to improve position but can't.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Maldonado gets to mount! Mims was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Mims tries to reverse the position but Maldonado maintains control.
Maldonado raining down shots from the mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mims is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lenny Maldonado showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maldonado 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lenny Maldonado!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 23, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Maldonado tries to sprawl but Mims drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Mims is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Maldonado doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mims.
Mims trying to control from half guard but Maldonado is working away.
Mims prevents Maldonado from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mims's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maldonado is looking for a sweep. Mims is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Maldonado manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mims showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Maldonado really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mims distracts Maldonado with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mims showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mims missing with a left hand there. Maldonado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mims gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Maldonado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maldonado moves out of range as Mims throws a body kick.
Mims misses with a series of wild punches.
Maldonado misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mims throws a combination that misses
and Maldonado counters with a nice body shot.
Maldonado checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Maldonado wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Maldonado checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#TD2#
Mims closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T3#
Mims lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mims takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mims is taking a breather. Maldonado 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mims working over Maldonado with some ground and pound. Maldonado looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mims takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Maldonado on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mims scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mims seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Maldonado has hold of Mims's hands but Mims slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mims is taking a breather. Maldonado 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.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mims connects with a nice short shot to Maldonado's temple.
Mims 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.
Still in half guard, Mims seems content to control.
Mims has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mims connects with a nice short shot to Maldonado's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mims lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sweetis Mims dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Maldonado gets caught flat footed, as Mims shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mims scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mims slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mims distracts Maldonado with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mims controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mims keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maldonado's head.
Maldonado wants to sweep here but Mims controlling him for the moment.
Mims stays in close to Maldonado's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Mims is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mims is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mims working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Maldonado's head.
Mims scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Mims is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Maldonado is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Maldonado has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Mims looking for a sweep. Not yet Mims, not yet. #T2#
Mims is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Maldonado trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mims's guard.
Sweetis Mims has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mims looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mims lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Mims lands a couple of elbows.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mims scoring with some ground and pound.
Mims is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Mims landing some decent shots from guard.
Mims controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mims makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mims is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mims with a nice head shot there.
Mims is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mims lands a couple of elbows.
Mims landing some decent shots from guard.
Mims is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mims slips nicely into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mims scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mims performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sweetis Mims 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 get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Mims tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Maldonado is able to avoid easily.
Mims displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maldonado. #TD2#
Mims shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Maldonado's guard.
Maldonado tries to strike from the bottom.
Maldonado being controlled here, momentarily.
Mims keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maldonado's head.
Mims has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mims controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mims is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Maldonado looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mims is one step ahead there.
Mims keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maldonado's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Mims connects with a couple of short punches.
Maldonado can't keep his opponent in guard - Mims advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Still in half guard, Mims seems content to control.
Mims landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mims content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Mims is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mims stalling. #T2#
More stalling from Mims.
Let's hope that Mims has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Mims seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mims sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mims tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maldonado takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mims fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Maldonado is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mims.
Mims throws a low kick, looking for Maldonado's leg but Maldonado calmly moves out of range.
Maldonado shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mims as he avoids it easily.
Mims wants to land a leg kick but Maldonado is out of range.
Mims throws a front kick aimed at Maldonado's knee but Maldonado avoids it well.
Mims fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Maldonado is out of range.
Maldonado keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T4#
Mims throws a leg kick but Maldonado checks it. #TD2#
Maldonado gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Maldonado being controlled here, momentarily.
Mims is continuing to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sweetis Mims comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mims 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sweetis Mims!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Marshall tries to close the distance and clinch but Maldonado swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maldonado. Marshall does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Maldonado fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Marshall to the ground. Maldonado is now in Marshall's guard.
Maldonado works over Marshall with some ground and pound from guard.
Marshall controls Maldonado momentarily but Maldonado frees himself.
Maldonado stopping the sweep attempt from Marshall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marshall looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Maldonado connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Maldonado's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Marshall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maldonado is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marshall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marshall working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Marshall gets caught napping as Maldonado dives in and scores a takedown. Marshall manages to retain guard.#ES2#
Marshall has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Maldonado is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T2#
Maldonado stalling.
#TD2#
Marshall gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marshall wants to control but Maldonado is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Marshall is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Maldonado still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Maldonado has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Marshall is looking to reverse the position.
Marshall looks winded!#SUB#
Maldonado looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Maldonado will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU#
Maldonado decides to stand back up. #T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Marshall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Maldonado wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marshall tries to clinch up.
Maldonado tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marshall swivels and escapes.#TD#
Maldonado gets the takedown into side control.
Maldonado working away.
Marshall is trying to get back to half guard.#T4##SUB#
Maldonado looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Marshall is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Maldonado asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Maldonado lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lenny Maldonado dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Marshall leaves Maldonado with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Marshall on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Maldonado closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Marshall's guard.
Lenny Maldonado overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marshall wants to stand up but Maldonado is controlling him. #ES2#
Marshall has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Maldonado off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Maldonado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Marshall tries to clinch up.
Maldonado really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Maldonado fails with a takedown attempt.
Maldonado backing away here, and Marshall unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Marshall looks for the body kick but Maldonado saw that one coming.
Maldonado lands a nice looking body shot.
Marshall tries to close the distance and clinch but Maldonado swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maldonado fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lenny Maldonado. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##CL2#
Marshall takes the fight into the clinch.
Marshall lands a body shot. #TD2#
Marshall pulls Maldonado into guard.
Maldonado is working Marshall over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Maldonado has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Maldonado with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Marshall is looking to stand up but Maldonado isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Marshall has an active guard here but Maldonado has managed to pass into half guard.
#T3##SU#
Maldonado decides to stand up. #TD#
Maldonado shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Marshall's guard.
Maldonado throws a strike but Marshall rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Marshall would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Maldonado looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
Marshall looking to pass the guard.
Marshall trying to control but Maldonado is working from the bottom.
Marshall is breathing heavily.
Maldonado avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Marshall drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Maldonado dives on top into guard.#REVR#
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 Lenny Maldonado will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Maldonado scores with a nice strike.
Maldonado swats away the attempt to clinch by Marshall.
Maldonado wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Maldonado lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD#
Maldonado closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Marshall to the mat! Marshall manages to get full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maldonado preventing the sweep.
Marshall working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Maldonado sitting in guard here, content to control. #SU#
Maldonado stands up from Marshall's guard - Maldonado perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Maldonado shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Maldonado showed some decent athleticism there.
Marshall tries to kick Maldonado off in order to stand up. Maldonado Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T2#
Marshall wants to get back to his feet but Maldonado drags him back down.
Maldonado content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Marshall tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Marshall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Maldonado jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Marshall is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Marshall and Maldonado has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T3#
Marshall manages to work his way to half guard, despite Maldonado's best efforts.
Maldonado prevents Marshall from improving his position.#SUB#
Maldonado is trying to work for a kimura but Marshall is defending well.
Marshall is trying to stand up here but Maldonado is controlling him well. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ground and pound from Maldonado.
Maldonado scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Marshall wants to improve his position but Maldonado is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lenny Maldonado showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maldonado, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lenny Maldonado!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Musaki .
Maldonado gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Maldonado is wriggling around trying to escape.
Maldonado looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Maldonado covering up well and avoiding damage.
Musaki lands punches and elbows.
Musaki has Maldonado flattened out and is raining down punches. #SUB2#
Maldonado won't enjoy being in this position. Musaki looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Maldonado is tapping - it's over boys! Musaki picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tai Musaki !
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