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Event:
GLFC 10: No way out
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Coolidge sizes up Turk with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Coolidge throws out a powerful jab.
Turk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coolidge.
Coolidge scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Turk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Coolidge.
Turk fails with the takedown.
Coolidge lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Coolidge missing with a left hand there. Turk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turk slips a straight right by Coolidge.
Turk tries a quick counter leg kick but Coolidge is wise to it.
Coolidge throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Coolidge misses its intended target.
Turk slips under a jab from Coolidge.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Turk checks a leg kick.
Turk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Coolidge defends it nicely.
Coolidge is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Coolidge fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Turk on the side of the head.
Coolidge misses with an uppercut. Turk saw that one coming.
Coolidge throws a hook but Turk avoids it easily.#TD2#
Turk shoots in and bounces Coolidge off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Coolidge manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A big left from Coolidge misses.
Despite the aggression on Turk's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nice uppercut there from Coolidge.
Butch Coolidge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coolidge throws a hook but Turk avoids it easily.
Coolidge missing with a left hand there. Turk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Coolidge backing away here, and Turk unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coolidge throws a lazy right hand but Turk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turk with the counter takedown but Coolidge avoids it easily.
Turk fails to land the takedown.
Butch Coolidge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Turk.
Coolidge throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Turk counters with a takedown into side control.
Coolidge tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Turk wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Coolidge wants to get back to his feet but Turk drags him back down.
Coolidge is looking for a sweep.
Turk working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB2#
Turk looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Coolidge is trying to get back to half guard.
Turk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coolidge keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Coolidge is trying to improve his position.
Coolidge is trying to buck Turk off.
Coolidge tries to improve position but can't.
Coolidge is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Turk is controlling him well.#SU2#
Turk decides to stand back up.
Turk is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Coolidge thows a leg kick but Turk checks it #TD2#
and Turk decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Coolidge's guard.
Coolidge keeping moving, preventing Turk from controlling successfully.
Turk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Coolidge 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.
Turk is in close to Coolidge's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Turk sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Coolidge is adopting a defensive guard.
Coolidge keeping moving, preventing Turk from controlling successfully.
Turk preventing the sweep.
Turk with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Turk postures up and lands a big shot to Coolidge's brow.
Coolidge keeping moving, preventing Turk from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Butch Coolidge dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Turk is defended easily by Coolidge.
It looked like Coolidge wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A left lands for Coolidge.
Coolidge throws a big shot that misses.
Coolidge misses with a body shot.
Turk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Coolidge but Coolidge pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A little feinted left hand from Coolidge on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Coolidge.
A swing and a miss from Coolidge.
Turk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Coolidge keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Butch Coolidge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Turk.
Coolidge throws a hook but Turk blocks it.#TD2#
Turk throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Coolidge tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Turk is in Coolidge's guard.#ES#
Coolidge has his feet on Turk's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The fighters circling - Coolidge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turk ducks under a wild hook from Coolidge.
Turk staying out of range there.
Coolidge missing with a left hand there. Turk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Coolidge misses its intended target.
Coolidge throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Turk counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turk trying to control but Coolidge is working from the bottom.
Turk is in close to Coolidge's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2##ES#
Coolidge pushes Turk off and scrambles back to his feet.
Coolidge throws a jab but it's blocked by Turk.
Turk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coolidge.
Turk throws out a counter right but Coolidge avoids it with no problem.
Turk staying out of range there.
Coolidge misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Turk counters with a nice double leg into side control. Coolidge won't be happy with that.
Coolidge wants to get back to his feet but Turk is dominant here and he's now got Coolidge's back!#SUB2#
Coolidge is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Turk gets his way!
Coolidge wants to control his opponent's hands but Turk gets his hands free.
Coolidge wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Turk is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Turk is breathing heavily.#T3#
Coolidge is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Turk is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Coolidge knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Coolidge for a finish.
Coolidge trying to get back to his feet but Turk is in full control for now.
Coolidge needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Coolidge is trying to remain composed but Turk is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.#ES#
Coolidge manages to escape to his feet. #T4#
Coolidge scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A big right from Coolidge misses.
Turk shoots in and drives through. Coolidge sprawls well.
Coolidge lands a nice looking body shot.
Turk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coolidge.
A countering left hand to the body from Turk misses.
Coolidge jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Coolidge lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coolidge misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Turk counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES#
Coolidge kicks off Turk and gets to his feet.
Coolidge connects with a looping right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Coolidge misses the target.
Coolidge throws an overhand right that lands on Turk's shoulder, as Turk tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Butch Coolidge dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Good work by Turk as he checks the leg kick.
Turk shoots in looking for a takedown. Coolidge tries to sprawl out of it but Turk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Coolidge manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Turk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Coolidge's waist but Coolidge gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Turk off to one side.
Coolidge tries to score with a low kick but Turk moves his leg out of the way.
And Turk tries to counter it with a takedown but Coolidge pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Coolidge throws a jab but it's blocked by Turk.
Coolidge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Coolidge loads up on a big right hand but Turk slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ben Turk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Coolidge.
Butch Coolidge is winning the standup battle so far.
Turk ducks under a wild hook from Coolidge.
A swing and a miss from Coolidge.#T1#
Coolidge misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
Turk throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Coolidge tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Turk is in Coolidge's guard.#ES#
Coolidge has his feet on Turk's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Some wild striking there from Coolidge.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Coolidge swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Coolidge misses with an uppercut. Turk saw that one coming.
Turk tries to clinch up but Coolidge circles away and keeps his distance.
Coolidge swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A low kick from Coolidge is predictable there
and Turk counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Coolidge misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coolidge listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
Coolidge looks to throw the jab but Turk is out of range.
Turk drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Coolidge defends it well.
Left hook, right uppercut from Coolidge.
Butch Coolidge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turk shoots for a takedown but Coolidge saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Butch Coolidge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Turk.
Coolidge displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Turk.
Coolidge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turk can do to turn this around?
Turk slips under a jab from Coolidge.
Turk drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Coolidge defends it well.
Coolidge swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Turk fails with the takedown.
Coolidge lands with a nice body punch.
Turk checks a leg kick.
Turk is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3##TD2#
Turk drives through with a takedown into Coolidge's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Coolidge has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Turk has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Turk tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Coolidge smiles and moves away.
Coolidge throws an overhand right that lands on Turk's shoulder, as Turk tries to avoid the shot.
Coolidge misses with a hook.
Coolidge pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turk throws a counter combo.
Butch Coolidge is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Coolidge misses with a hook.
Turk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Turk slips under a jab from Coolidge.
Turk takes one on the button.
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!
Coolidge cracks Turk with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD2#
Turk closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T4##SUB2#
Turk tries for a kimura but Coolidge is defending well. #SUB2#
Turk is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Coolidge knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coolidge is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Turk asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB2#
Turk wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Coolidge, who protects the arm well.
Coolidge is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Turk has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Butch Coolidge showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Coolidge, 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Butch Coolidge!
Our winner, Butch Coolidge, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Hall tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Turk counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hall wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Turk manages to pass to side control.
Hall really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#REVR#
Turk not doing much here.
Turk's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Turk lands strikes from half guard.
Hall wants to improve his position but Turk is controlling well.
Hall blocking the ground and pound attempt from Turk.
Hall trying to control but Turk postures up.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hall is looking to escape.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Turk lands a nice short elbow.
Turk seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Turk is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Turk sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Hall wants to get back to full guard.
Turk trying to mount his opponent but Hall defends it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Turk controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Turk looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T4#
Turk's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hall working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Turk.
Turk tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard.
Turk sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Turk dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hall tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Turk swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Turk scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hall is trying to stand.
Turk perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hall taking some punishment here, with Turk in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Turk in particular looking to stall.
Ben Turk has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hall wants to clinch.
Hall is looking to clinch but Turk is avoiding it.
#TD2#
Turk closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Turk lands in his opponent's guard.
Turk is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Hall trying to control the position.
Turk landing with the ground and pound.
Turk 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. #T3#
Hall has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Turk has passed into side control.
Turk is staying tight to Hall's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SU2#
Turk stands up. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Turk takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
Hall went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD2#
Turk feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Turk is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Turk not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall wants to get back to his feet but Turk is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Turk 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##TD2#
Turk shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hall is trying to defend but Turk finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Turk performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T1#
Hall wants to control but Turk is keeping busy.
Turk landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SU2#
Turk decides to stand and escape the position. #TD2#
Turk shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hall is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Turk content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Turk slips a nice elbow through Hall's hands, connecting with Hall's forehead.#ROC2#
Hall is rocked!
Turk takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Turk looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Turk is taking a breather. Hall 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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL#
Hall forces Turk back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Turk is trying to trip Hall. He has hold of a leg but Hall is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Turk persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Turk controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Turk postures up in Hall's guard and throws a big left but Hall blocks it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Turk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Turk 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Turk!
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