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Event:
Some 3
Date: Jan 01, 2019 |
#R1# Anderson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gillespie avoids it really well and circles away. Gillespie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL# Gillespie darts in and clinches Anderson up against the cage. Gillespie gets underhooks to prevent Anderson's takedown attempt.
#BC# Gillespie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anderson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gillespie pinned against the cage. Gillespie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Jimmy Gillespie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Braxton Anderson. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Gillespie darts in and clinches Anderson up against the cage.#T1# Gillespie lands a good knee to the midsection. Anderson won't want to take too many of those. Anderson tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2# Anderson pulls guard effortlessly. Gillespie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2# Anderson is looking to cinch up a triangle. Gillespie throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Anderson's body to avoid the submission. Anderson has instead reached around Gillespie's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Anderson arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Braxton Anderson! A less than humble Braxton Anderson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Some 1
Date: Dec 19, 2018 |
#R1# Masterson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Jim Masterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gillespie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2# It looks like Jimmy Gillespie has been cut. Masterson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Masterson.#TD# Masterson gets caught napping as Gillespie dives in and scores a takedown. Masterson manages to retain guard. Gillespie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Gillespie postures up in Masterson's guard and throws a big left but Masterson blocks it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gillespie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Gillespie throws a strike but Masterson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Gillespie seems keen to control Masterson's posture.#T1# Gillespie controls Masterson momentarily but Masterson frees himself. Gillespie is pulling down on Masterson's head. It's preventing any offense from Masterson, at least for the moment. Gillespie is trying to keep Masterson in close.
Masterson stays in close to Gillespie's body and controls the position. #T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Gillespie wants to stand up but Masterson is controlling him. Masterson preventing the sweep. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Masterson connects with a looping right hand.
Gillespie gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Masterson gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Masterson! Jim Masterson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Bee Krazy for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 19, 2018 |
#R1##CL# Gillespie forces Beast back against the cage and clinches. Beast has Gillespie pressed against the cage, preventing Gillespie from circling away and getting back to striking at range. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Beast is trying to break the clinch but Gillespie is controlling him. Come on Gillespie - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gillespie is trying to break the clinch but Beast has him pressed against the cage. #TD2# Beast has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gillespie regains guard immediately. Gillespie keeping moving, preventing Beast from controlling successfully. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gillespie managing to control the position. Gillespie keeping moving, preventing Beast from controlling successfully. #T1##SU2# Beast gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Beast fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beast tries to clinch but Gillespie moves out of range. Gillespie misses with a few strikes there.
Beast fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gillespie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Beast moves away from the strike by Gillespie. Gillespie misses with a lunging right hand
and Beast counters with a one-two to the body. Beast tries to clinch there but Gillespie circles away.
Beast will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Beast tries to close the distance and clinch but Gillespie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Beast fails to land the takedown.#T2# Gillespie with a hook. Beast misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jimmy Gillespie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gillespie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beast moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Decent striking displayed by Gillespie there. 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! Beast shoots in but no luck this time. Jimmy Gillespie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ima Beast.#CL# Gillespie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Beast is working for takedown but Gillespie is calmly controlling the position for now. Beast jumps guard but Gillespie stands there with Beast around his waist. Beast gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC# Gillespie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Beast tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gillespie swats him away and circles back towards the center. Beast ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A little jabbing left from Beast on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Gillespie misses with a low kick.
#T3# Beast drops his hands momentarily and Gillespie takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Beast with a poor takedown #CL# and Gillespie counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gillespie. #BC# Gillespie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Gillespie slaps away a takedown attempt from Beast, before circling back to the center of the mat. Beast looks winded! Beast tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gillespie defends well and Beast ends up having to push Gillespie into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Jimmy Gillespie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Beast is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL# Gillespie drives through and clinches with Beast against the cage.
Gillespie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Gillespie wants to break free but Beast has control.
Gillespie is trying to break free.#BC# Gillespie breaks from the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Gillespie as he connects with a hook.#T4# Gillespie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beast. Beast throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Beast takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL# Gillespie has Beast up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2# Beast jumps guard and drags Gillespie to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. This has been an exciting period of action! Gillespie wants to stand but Beast has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Gillespie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Gillespie's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2# Gillespie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gillespie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Gillespie dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Gillespie fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Beast tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gillespie paws at him with a jab and circles away. Gillespie tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Beast manages to circle out of the way. Beast tries to clinch but Gillespie moves out of range. Gillespie misses with a double jab.
Beast uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gillespie. Gillespie throws a head kick but Beast moves out of range.
Gillespie throws out a powerful jab. Jimmy Gillespie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Beast is looking to clinch but Gillespie is avoiding it.
Beast walks into a straight right hand from Gillespie. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sloppy strikes from Gillespie. Those never looked like landing. Jimmy Gillespie is winning the standup battle so far. Beast dives in and grabs Gillespie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gillespie pushes down on Beast's head and hops out. Gillespie throwing a counter right hand but Beast manages to avoid it. Gillespie dodges the punch combination from Beast.
Gillespie tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1# Beast checks a leg kick nicely. Beast with the counter takedown but Gillespie avoids it easily.#CL# Gillespie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Beast, pushing him back against the cage. Beast is trying to break the clinch but Gillespie has him pressed against the cage. A frustrated look appears on Gillespie's face as he tries to break the clinch. Beast swings wildly with an uppercut but Gillespie uses good head movement to avoid it. Gillespie is trying to force a seperation but Beast has the dominant position. Gillespie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Gillespie gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Beast.
Gillespie is trying to push Beast away but Beast has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Gillespie tries to break the clinch but Beast is controlling the position. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#BC# Gillespie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Beast takes one to the side of the head.
Beast showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gillespie.
Beast moves in looking to clinch but Gillespie pushes him off. Gillespie is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Beast moves in looking to clinch but Gillespie pushes him off. Gillespie dips to his left and cracks Beast with an uppercut!#CL# Gillespie instigates a clinch. #BC# Gillespie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gillespie misses with a shot to the body and Beast counters with a three punch combo that has Gillespie backing up. Gillespie nods at Beast to acknowledge the strikes. Beast fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gillespie misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Gillespie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2# Beast forces Gillespie back against the cage and clinches. Gillespie wants to get back to striking at distance but Beast won't allow it.
#T3# Gillespie is trying to break free. Beast drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gillespie gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jimmy Gillespie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ima Beast. Gillespie wants to get back to striking at distance but Beast won't allow it.
Beast is trying to pull guard but Gillespie turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Gillespie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Beast looking for a takedown. A frustrated look appears on Gillespie's face as he tries to break the clinch. Beast prevents Gillespie from breaking the clinch. Gillespie tries to break free but Beast pushes him back against the cage. Beast wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Beast is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gillespie gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Gillespie is looking to break free of the clinch but Beast has double underhooks. Gillespie is trying to break the clinch but Beast has him pressed against the cage. Gillespie taking a breather. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gillespie as Beast tries to tie him up. Gillespie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC# Gillespie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Beast tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gillespie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Gillespie leaves Beast with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Gillespie cracks Beast with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Gillespie dominated that second round. That's time! Gillespie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Gillespie darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Gillespie lands with a cross. Beast fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Gillespie misses with a hook. Beast ducked under it nicely. Beast fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gillespie avoids it really well and circles away. Gillespie attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Gillespie throws a hook but Beast avoids it easily. Gillespie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Beast gets tackled into the cage by Gillespie. Gillespie maintains the clinch. A frustrated look appears on Gillespie's face as he tries to break the clinch. Beast stalling in the clinch but Gillespie improves position. Beast keeps control of Gillespie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1# Beast keeps control of Gillespie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC# Gillespie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Gillespie darts in and clinches Beast up against the cage. Beast tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gillespie just stands there and leans against the cage. Jimmy Gillespie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ima Beast.#BC# Gillespie breaks the clinch.
Beast fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Beast takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Beast tries to close the distance and clinch but Gillespie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Gillespie tries a head kick but it misses.
Beast throws a right and a left that both miss. Beast tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gillespie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Beast is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gillespie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Gillespie lands with a shot to the body. Gillespie lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gillespie. Ima Beast has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Beast takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CL# Gillespie gets in close and instigates a clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2# Beast has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gillespie uses from the top position. Beast being controlled here, momentarily. Gillespie knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Beast on the ground. Gillespie wants to get up but he can't break Beast's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3# Beast is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gillespie wants to get up but he can't break Beast's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Beast fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Gillespie's jab looks to have found its range, popping Beast under the eye.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Gillespie throws a right and a left that Beast avoids nicely. Beast avoids a kick to the body.
Beast shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gillespie as he jumps to the side. Gillespie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beast can do to turn this around? Gillespie walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Beast checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Beast misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gillespie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice straight punches there by Gillespie. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gillespie. Beast tries to clinch but Gillespie moves out of range. #CL# Gillespie moves into the clinch successfully.
Beast keeps control of Gillespie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC# Gillespie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Decent striking displayed by Gillespie there. Jimmy Gillespie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL# Gillespie moves into the clinch successfully.
And that's the end of the fight! Jimmy Gillespie showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gillespie, 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27 Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Gillespie! A less than humble Jimmy Gillespie misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 07, 2018 |
#R1# Gillespie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hasanuddin moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Hasanuddin looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL# Gillespie moves into the clinch. Gillespie wants to get back to striking at distance but Hasanuddin won't allow it.
Gillespie is pressed up against the cage. Hasanuddin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gillespie down to the mat. Gillespie avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Gillespie throws a head kick but Hasanuddin moves out of range.
Gillespie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hasanuddin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gillespie connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hasanuddin scrambles back to his feet.#CUT# It looks like Sultan Hasanuddin has been cut. Gillespie lands a head shot. Gillespie scores with a decent looking hook. Gillespie moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hasanuddin has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Gillespie lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Hasanuddin falls backwards - clearly groggy! Gillespie dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Gillespie! Jimmy Gillespie decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. In defeat, Sultan Hasanuddin stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back stronger!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2018 |
#R1# Brunswick walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2# Gillespie has managed to clinch.
Gillespie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brunswick has him pressed against the cage. Brunswick is looking for a takedown.#TD# Brunswick pulls Gillespie into guard.
Brunswick tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB# Brunswick working for a triangle but Gillespie defends it easily.
Gillespie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gillespie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brunswick swivels though and keeps the full guard. Brunswick wants to sweep here but Gillespie controlling him for the moment. #T1# Gillespie postures up.
Gillespie really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brunswick. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Gillespie wants to control from the top but Brunswick keeps moving. #SUB# Brunswick is looking for a triangle but Gillespie pushes his legs off easily.
Gillespie would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Brunswick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gillespie is one step ahead there. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Brunswick is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Gillespie has a hand on Brunswick's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Brunswick takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#SUB# Brunswick looking to secure an arm triangle but Gillespie defends it well. Brunswick wants to control the pace but Gillespie is squirming around nicely. Brunswick prevents Gillespie from getting the reversal. Brunswick moves to the back position. #T3##SUB# Brunswick looking for the RNC. Gillespie wants to get back to his feet. #SUB# Gillespie defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB# Brunswick tightening his grip on Gillespie, looking for the choke. #SUB# Gillespie is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gillespie tries to break free.
#T4##SUB# Gillespie fending off the submission attempt from Brunswick. #SUB# Brunswick working for the choke. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. 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!#SUB# Brunswick looking for the RNC. #SUB# Brunswick tightening his grip on Gillespie, looking for the choke. #SUB# Brunswick has his arm under Gillespie's chin here. Game over son! Brunswick squeezes tightly and Gillespie is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lygon Brunswick!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 26, 2018 |
#R1# Gillespie defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Candie. Gillespie defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Candie. Gillespie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Gillespie scores with a jab to the jaw. Candie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gillespie pinned against the cage. Gillespie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickael Candie. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gillespie misses with a hook.#CL# Candie closes the distance and clinches. A right handed body shot lands from Candie.
Gillespie tries to break free but Candie pushes him back against the cage.#BC# Candie breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Candie drives through and clinches with Gillespie against the cage.
Gillespie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Gillespie is trying to maintain a safe position but Candie gets an underhook and turns Gillespie into the cage. Candie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gillespie's elbow. Gillespie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Candie landing knees to the head.
#T1# Gillespie throws an elbow that misses.
Candie landing knees to the body.
Candie prevents Gillespie from breaking the clinch. Candie is stalling here.
#BC# Candie breaks from the clinch.
No luck for Candie with that takedown attempt. Candie wants to clinch up but Gillespie keeps it at a distance. Gillespie throws a solid leg kick but Candie takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gillespie. Candie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL# Candie clinches up with Gillespie and pushes him back against the cage. Candie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gillespie pushes Candie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC# Candie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Candie tries to clinch but Gillespie moves out of range. Mickael Candie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2# The fight stays on the outside here - Candie looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Candie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gillespie. Candie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gillespie as he avoids it easily. Candie fails with a takedown attempt. A cross from Gillespie lands. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gillespie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Gillespie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL# Candie clinches with his opponent.
#BC# Candie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Candie moves into the clinch.#T3# Gillespie is looking to break free of the clinch but Candie has double underhooks. Gillespie stalling in the clinch but Candie improves position. #BC# Candie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Candie closes the distance looking to clinch and Candie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Gillespie misses with a straight right. Gillespie lands a jab to the head.
Gillespie looks winded!#CL# Candie gets a clinch. #BC# Candie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Candie goes for a double leg but Gillespie avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gillespie continues to drive forward. Candie misses with a takedown attempt - Gillespie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4##CL# Candie clinches up against the cage. Candie landing knees to the head.
Candie prevents Gillespie from breaking the clinch. Candie keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gillespie's efforts to push away. Candie throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Candie lands with a light punch inside. Candie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gillespie backwards. This has been an exciting period of action! Gillespie can't break the clinch.
Gillespie tries to circle away but Candie has him pinned against the cage.#BC# Candie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Candie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gillespie as he jumps to the side. Candie fails with a takedown attempt from distance. 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 Mickael Candie will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Jimmy Gillespie's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Gillespie throws a right hand that Candie ducks under and follows up with a left that Candie also avoids with ease. Nice sprawl there from Gillespie as Candie shoots in. Candie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gillespie swats away the attempt to clinch by Candie. Candie closes the distance and clinches up with Gillespie, looking for a takedown. Candie pushes Gillespie against the cage but Gillespie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Gillespie throws a head kick that misses. #CL# Candie moves into range and clinches up with Gillespie. Gillespie is trying to force a seperation but Candie has the dominant position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Candie throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC# Candie breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Candie closes the distance and pushes Gillespie back into the cage. Candie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gillespies head. #BC# Candie manages to break the clinch.
#T1##CL# Candie takes the fight into the clinch. A right handed body shot lands from Candie.
#BC# Candie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Candie has taken the fight to the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Gillespie's face as he tries to break the clinch. Candie'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. A short right hand to the side of the head by Gillespie. Candie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Candie content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gillespie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Candie crunches a lovely knee into Gillespie's ribcage. Gillespie is breathing heavily. Candie lands a knee to the head.
Gillespie is trying to break the clinch but Candie is controlling him. Mickael Candie has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2# Gillespie takes an elbow to the temple. Gillespie takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC# Candie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL# Candie moves into the clinch. Candie manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC# Candie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Candie goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Mickael Candie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A nice leg kick lands there from Candie. Candie throws a right hand that Gillespie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gillespie also avoids with ease.#CL# Candie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Gillespie is trying to force a seperation but Candie has the dominant position.#BC# Candie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3# Candie tries to clinch up. Gillespie with the counter takedown but Candie avoids it easily.#CL# Candie has closed the distance and engaged Gillespie in a clinch.
#BC# Candie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Candie fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickael Candie. That's going to take a lot out of him. Candie tries to clinch but Gillespie is having none of it. #CL# Candie gets a clinch. Gillespie wants to break free but Candie has control.
Candie keeps control of Gillespie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Candie stalling the fight.
Candie keeps control of Gillespie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Gillespie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. A right handed body shot lands from Candie.
#BC# Candie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4# Candie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Candie goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Candie tries to clinch there but Gillespie circles away.
Candie throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gillespie's head. Candie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gillespie swats him away and circles back towards the center. Candie connects with a high kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gillespie throws a hook but Candie avoids it easily. Candie tries to clinch but Gillespie moves out of range. #CL2# Gillespie drives through and clinches with Candie against the cage.
Candie using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gillespie is trying to push Candie away but Candie has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Candie lands a shot to the body. Candie lands an uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickael Candie dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Jimmy Gillespie's cut. That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# Gillespie misses with a head kick.
Jimmy Gillespie seems to be getting the better of the standup. Candie tries to close the distance and clinch but Gillespie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Gillespie with a nice cross. Candie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gillespie can do to turn this around?#CL# Candie has Gillespie up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC# Candie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Candie shoots in for a double leg but Gillespie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Gillespie tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL# Candie gets a clinch. Candie utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Gillespie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A quick uppercut on the inside from Candie. #BC# Candie manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Gillespie moves into the clinch.#BC# Candie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1# Candie fails in his attempt to clinch. Gillespie is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Candie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gillespie but Gillespie pushes him off and we're back to square one. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Gillespie lands a nice looking body kick. Gillespie fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Candie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Candie throws a nice looking combination but Gillespie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Gillespie is looking for the big counter here. Candie walks into a jab. Candie blocks a head kick by Gillespie.
Gillespie tries to bum rush Candie with a series of wild strikes but Candie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2# Gillespie clinches up with Candie and pushes him back against the cage.#T2##BC# Candie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Candie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Gillespie tries to break the clinch but Candie is controlling the position. Gillespie tries to break free but Candie pushes him back against the cage.#BC# Candie manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gillespie keeps the fight on the outside. Candie moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. No luck with that takedown attempt from Candie. Candie sets himself, and Gillespie steps forward looking for the clinch! Candie avoids it this time. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickael Candie. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gillespie pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Candie tries to clinch up but Gillespie circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2# Gillespie has closed the distance and engaged Candie in a clinch.
Candie is struggling to control the position.#T3# Gillespie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Candie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gillespie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Candie.
A knee to the head by Candie.
Candie tries a body shot but Gillespie blocks it.
Gillespie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Gillespie takes a knee right on the jaw!
Candie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Candie landing knees to the body.
Candie lands a damaging elbow. Candie prevents Gillespie from breaking the clinch. Candie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Candie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4# A knee to the head by Candie.
Candie has Gillespie pressed against the cage, preventing Gillespie from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Gillespie tries to break the clinch but Candie is controlling the position. Mickael Candie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC2# Gillespie breaks the clinch.
Gillespie throws a head kick that misses #CL# and Candie counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Candie. Candie lands a nice shot to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gillespie wants to break free but Candie has control.
Candie avoiding damage.
Candie landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gillespie is trying to break the clinch but Candie has him pressed against the cage. Candie dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Jimmy Gillespie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Candie working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Mickael Candie showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Candie, 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27 Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27 Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickael Candie! A victorious Mickael Candie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
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Date: Oct 21, 2018 |
#R1# Parker tries to clinch up.#CL# Parker has Gillespie up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC# Parker manages to break the clinch.
Parker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gillespie.
Gillespie tries to work over Parker's front leg with a kick but Parker checks it. Gillespie's jab looks to have found its range, popping Parker under the eye. Parker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gillespie tries to avoid it but Parker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gillespie to the ground. Gillespie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Parker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL# Parker moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC# Parker manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gillespie throws a combination. Parker tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Gillespie misses with a combination
#TD# so Parker counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gillespie wants to stand up but Parker is controlling him. #T1# Gillespie keeping full guard, as Parker tries to pass. Parker wants to control from the top but Gillespie keeps moving. #SUB2# Gillespie has his foot on Parker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Parker works his way back into a safe position though. Parker trying to control but Gillespie is working from the bottom. Parker chips away with some ground and pound.#T2# 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.#SU# Parker stands up from guard. Let's bang! Parker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Parker walks into a jab. Parker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Parker fakes the leg kick and cracks Gillespie in the body. Gillespie looks winded! Parker shoots in for a takedown but Gillespie shows good takedown defense. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Parker. That's going to take a lot out of him. Parker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gillespie defends well and Parker ends up having to push Gillespie into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Parker swats away the attempt to clinch by Gillespie. Gillespie leaves Parker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Gillespie throws a right hand that Parker ducks under and follows up with a left that Parker also avoids with ease. Parker shoots in for a takedown but Gillespie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Jimmy Gillespie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Parker, right into the meat.
#T3##CL# Parker has Gillespie up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC# Parker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Parker clinches up with Gillespie and pushes him back against the cage. Parker is pushing Gillespie up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Gillespie tries to circle away but Parker has him pinned against the cage. Gillespie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Gillespie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Parker is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Gillespie is trying to break the clinch but Parker has him pressed against the cage. Parker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gillespie pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T4# Gillespie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jimmy Gillespie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Parker goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT# It looks like Jimmy Gillespie has been cut. Gillespie throws a shot from downtown. Parker moves away and avoids it. Parker fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD# Parker gets a takedown into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gillespie is looking to escape. Parker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Gillespie is staying active underneath Parker, who seems content to just control the action from this position. 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 Dan Parker will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Jimmy Gillespie's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Parker dodges the punch combination from Gillespie.
Gillespie throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Jab from Gillespie. Parker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gillespie tries to avoid it but Parker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gillespie to the ground. Gillespie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Gillespie steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Parker. Gillespie scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gillespie looks to land a combination but Parker avoids it well. Parker tries to clinch up but Gillespie circles away and keeps his distance. Dan Parker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Parker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Parker lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. An inside leg kick lands from Gillespie. Parker tries to close the distance and clinch but Gillespie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Parker tries to clinch up but Gillespie circles away and keeps his distance. Gillespie throws a big shot that misses. Gillespie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T1# Sloppy strikes from Gillespie. Those never looked like landing. Gillespie is breathing heavily. Gillespie fails to land with a series of punches.
Parker shoots for a takedown but Gillespie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Parker doesn't manage to clinch there - Gillespie circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Gillespie. No joy for Parker on that attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Parker. That's going to take a lot out of him. Parker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gillespie at a distance.
Parker ducks under a wild hook from Gillespie. Parker doesn't manage to clinch there - Gillespie circles away.
Parker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Parker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Gillespie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Gillespie dips to his left and cracks Parker with an uppercut! Gillespie misses with a few strikes there.
#T2# Gillespie throws a leg kick #TD# and Parker counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Gillespie really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Parker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gillespie trying to hold on to Parker's head to control him but Parker postures up.
Dan Parker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Parker controlling the pace. Parker's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Parker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3# Parker trying to mount his opponent but Gillespie defends it. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Gillespie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gillespie misses with a wild combination.
An inside leg kick from Gillespie misses. Gillespie finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Parker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL# Parker rushes Gillespie and presses him up against the cage.#T4# Parker is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Parker avoids a wild elbow strike from Gillespie.#BC# Parker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Nice sprawl there from Gillespie as Parker shoots in. Gillespie throws a combination. Parker tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL# Parker drives through and clinches with Gillespie against the cage.
Parker has Gillespie pushed against the cage.#TD# Parker pulls Gillespie into guard.
Parker has Gillespie pulled in close to control his posture. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Gillespie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Jimmy Gillespie's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round! #R3# Parker is looking to clinch. Gillespie cracks Parker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Gillespie just misses with a punch to the body.
Parker takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Parker tries to clinch there but Gillespie circles away.
Gillespie looks to land a combination but Parker avoids it well. Parker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gillespie.
Parker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Gillespie. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The crowd cheers as Gillespie lands an impressive looking overhand right. Parker doesn't seem phased though. Parker tries to close the distance and clinch but Gillespie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #KD# Oooooh!!! Parker has knocked Gillespie down with a huge combo! Parker steps away and waves a wobbly Gillespie back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC# Gillespie is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD# Parker closes the distance looking for a takedown. Parker picks Gillespie up and slams him brutally to the floor. Gillespie is out! He's out cold! Wow, you don't see a finish like that every day!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Dan Parker!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 17, 2018 |
#R1# Gillespie buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jokic slips a jab and a cross from Gillespie.
Gillespie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Jokic tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD2# Jokic drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2# Jokic is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gillespie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2# Jokic has hold of Gillespie's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Gillespie seems comfortable defending it but Jokic has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Gillespie is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Gillespie is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Jokic couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nikola Jokic!
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