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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1##CL# Strickland gets a clinch. Hargreeves with a knee to the head.
#CUT2# It looks like Salvador Strickland has been cut. Hargreeves is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Strickland content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Strickland content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Strickland gets a warning from the ref for wasting time. Hargreeves tries a knee to the head but Strickland blocks it.
Strickland tries to score a body lock takedown but Hargreeves shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Strickland really is a fat lump. Strickland leaning against his opponent.
#TD2# Hargreeves jumps guard and drags Strickland to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Strickland controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SU# Strickland stands up from Hargreeves's guard - Strickland perhaps looking for a knockout. Hargreeves is looking to clinch but Strickland is avoiding it.
#TD2# Hargreeves gets a double leg takedown into Strickland's guard. Strickland trying to control the position here. #T1# Strickland wants to get back to his feet but Hargreeves is in a dominant position and won't allow it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Strickland 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##SU# Strickland stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hargreeves to get to his feet. Hargreeves wants to clinch up but Strickland keeps it at a distance.#CL# Strickland drives through and clinches with Hargreeves against the cage.
Strickland holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Strickland pressing his opponent against the cage. Hargreeves lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2# Strickland is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hargreeves is defending well.#BC2# Hargreeves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hargreeves tries to clinch up and Strickland counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL# Strickland has taken the fight to the clinch.
Strickland is stalling here.
Hargreeves with a knee to the head.
#TD2# Hargreeves gets control of Strickland's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hargreeves will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. This has been an exciting period of action! Strickland won't allow Hargreeves to sweep him here. #SU# Strickland stands and steps away. Hargreeves gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T3# Strickland looks to throw the jab but Hargreeves is out of range. #CL# Strickland clinches up against the cage. Hargreeves misses with an elbow over the top.#BC# Strickland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Strickland moves forwards but Hargreeves connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD2# Hargreeves feints and as Strickland raises his hands in defense, Hargreeves changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES# Strickland has his feet on Hargreeves's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Hargreeves looks winded!#CL# Strickland moves into range and clinches up with Hargreeves.#TD# Strickland gets a trip takedown into half guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hargreeves trying to control but Strickland postures up.
Strickland perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4##SU# Strickland decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #CL# Strickland moves into range and clinches up with Hargreeves. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hargreeves. Strickland lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Strickland softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Strickland effectively controlling the action here. Strickland just leaning against Hargreeves, taking a breather. Hargreeves using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Strickland has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Strickland slows down the pace here.
Strickland is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Salvador Strickland dominated that round. The cut man is working on Salvador Strickland's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Hargreeves closes the distance looking to clinch and Strickland cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Strickland swats away the attempt to clinch by Hargreeves.#TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Hargreeves. #ES# Strickland bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Hargreeves gets tackled into the cage by Strickland. Strickland maintains the clinch. Strickland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hargreeves can do to turn this around?#T1# Hargreeves with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#TD# Strickland gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Strickland content to stall in guard here. Salvador Strickland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2# Hargreeves escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Strickland gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Hargreeves is breathing heavily. Strickland slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Strickland landing with the ground and pound. #T2# Strickland content to stall in guard here. #SU# Strickland decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Strickland moves out of range as Hargreeves throws a body kick.
#CL# Strickland darts in and clinches Hargreeves up against the cage.#BC2# Hargreeves manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Strickland has Hargreeves up against the cage in a clinch.
#T3##TD2# Hargreeves drags the fight down to the ground.
#SU# Strickland gets to his feet. Hargreeves looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Strickland on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Strickland just leaning against Hargreeves, taking a breather. Strickland lands an elbow that stopped Hargreeves in his tracks for a moment. Come on Strickland - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#TD# Strickland tightens his grip and picks Hargreeves up, before dumping him to the ground. Hargreeves manages to land in guard. Strickland is working Hargreeves over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SU# Strickland gets to his feet - Hargreeves follows without any prompting. #CL# Strickland has Hargreeves up against the cage in a clinch.
#T4# Hargreeves misses with a knee strike.
Strickland is struggling to control the position. Strickland lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hargreeves being controlled against the cage.#TD2# Hargreeves manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Hargreeves preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Strickland is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Strickland scoring with punches to the head and body. Strickland is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Strickland 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.
Salvador Strickland dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Salvador Strickland's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round! #R3##CL# Strickland rushes Hargreeves and presses him up against the cage. Strickland takes a knee right on the jaw!
#TD2# Hargreeves pulls guard effortlessly. Strickland sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SU# Hargreeves is working an open guard so Strickland takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Hargreeves 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.#CL# Strickland closes the distance and pushes Hargreeves back into the cage. Hargreeves unloads a knee to the mid-section. Strickland lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC# Strickland pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Strickland rushes Hargreeves and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1# A nice glancing elbow lands by Strickland. Strickland stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#TD2# Hargreeves pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU# Strickland gets to his feet - Hargreeves follows without any prompting. #CL# Hargreeves gets tackled into the cage by Strickland. Strickland maintains the clinch. Strickland avoiding damage as Hargreeves throws knees to the body.
#TD# Strickland has hold of one of Hargreeves's legs. Hargreeves is fighting the takedown attempt but Strickland gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Strickland looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SU# Strickland decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T2##CL# Strickland rushes Hargreeves and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Hargreeves has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Strickland seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hargreeves can turn it around. Hargreeves has a couple of punches blocked by Strickland.
Strickland is struggling to control the position.#TD# Strickland has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hargreeves regains guard immediately. #ES2# Hargreeves is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Strickland presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hargreeves tries to circle away but Strickland has him pinned against the cage. Salvador Strickland has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD2# Hargreeves pulls Strickland into guard.
Strickland is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Strickland stands up over Hargreeves, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3##SU# Strickland gets to his feet. Hargreeves looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Strickland scores with the left hand. Hargreeves knows he should have avoided that one. Hargreeves moves to clinch but Strickland breaks away enabling Strickland to counter with a crisp jab. #CL# Strickland drives through and clinches with Hargreeves against the cage.
Strickland stalling.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Strickland has Hargreeves pushed against the cage. Hargreeves has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD# Strickland drags the fight down to the ground.
Strickland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hargreeves is one step ahead there. Strickland pulls Hargreeves in close to prevent any damage. #T4##SUB# Strickland working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hargreeves doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hargreeves manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Strickland holds on and takes a little breather.
And that's the end of the fight! Salvador Strickland showed his dominance in that final round. Well Strickland 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27 Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Salvador Strickland!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2019 |
#R1##TD2# Leoni throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Strickland tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Leoni is in Strickland's guard.#ES# Strickland is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Strickland drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Leoni gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD# Strickland has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Leoni is trying to keep an underhook but Strickland manages to get the takedown into half guard. Strickland sitting and controlling from the half guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Strickland is trying to control. Leoni wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Leoni is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Leoni trying to control here.
Strickland keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1# Leoni wants to get back to full guard. Leoni wants to control but Strickland is keeping busy.
Leoni is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Leoni is staying active underneath Strickland, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Strickland performing his best blanket impression for a moment. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. It looks like Strickland is going to stand back up.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Leoni shoots in and bounces Strickland off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T2# Strickland is trying to control the position but Leoni postures up. Leoni trying to control the position from guard on top but Strickland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Leoni postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Strickland looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Leoni is stalling in the full guard. Strickland working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Leoni looking to sit in guard and control but Strickland gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Leoni keeping moving, preventing Strickland from controlling successfully. #T3# Strickland 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. Leoni looking for a sweep. Not yet Leoni, not yet. #SUB2# Leoni is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Strickland won't allow Leoni to sweep him here. Leoni looks winded! Strickland postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU# Strickland decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Strickland doesn't manage to clinch there - Leoni circles away.
Strickland fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Strickland tries to clinch up but Leoni circles away and keeps his distance. Leoni tries to clinch but Strickland moves away and Leoni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. The fight stays on the outside here - Strickland looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Leoni looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD2# Leoni shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Strickland's guard.#ES# Strickland pushes Leoni off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A chopping leg kick lands by Strickland. #CL# Strickland drives through and clinches with Leoni against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Salvador Strickland dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2##TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Leoni. Strickland might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Leoni has knee on belly momentarily but Strickland bucks him off and regains half guard. Strickland trying to control from the bottom.
Leoni prevents Strickland from improving his position. Strickland could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2# Leoni is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Strickland sees it coming and defends easily. Strickland wants to control but Leoni is keeping busy and won't allow it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Leoni trying to mount his opponent but Strickland defends it. #T1# Leoni content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Leoni is breathing heavily. Leoni trying to mount his opponent but Strickland defends it. Leoni keeps trying to improve his position. Strickland is doing well to control the position and prevent Leoni from advancing to side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Leoni tries to pass the half guard into mount. Strickland knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Strickland is looking to control Leoni's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Strickland avoid being mounted? Strickland throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Strickland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leoni can do to turn this around?#TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Leoni. Leoni has knee on belly and moves into mount. Strickland is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.#SUB2# Leoni is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Strickland is surviving well by controlling Leoni's body position as best he can. Leoni wants to get back to his feet but Strickland is holding on tight.
#T3# Leoni looking to control but Strickland is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Strickland tries to hold on but Leoni pushes him away. #SUB2# Leoni looking for a guillotine from mount but Strickland is having none of it. #SUB2# Leoni goes for an armbar but Strickland turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Strickland. Strickland postures up.
Strickland sitting in guard, not really doing much. Leoni is trying to control the position but Strickland postures up. #T4##SU# Strickland stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2# Leoni shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Strickland's guard. Leoni missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Strickland wants to stand up but Leoni is controlling him. Strickland not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Leoni trying to control the position from guard on top but Strickland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Strickland is pulling down on Leoni's head to control his posture. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Leoni throwing strikes but missing. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Leoni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3##TD2# Leoni scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Strickland is trying to escape and get back to his feet. This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!#ES# Strickland sneaks out the side door and pushes Leoni away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. Leoni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strickland swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Leoni looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2# Leoni is looking for a kimura here.
#T1# Leoni sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Strickland defending well though. Leoni takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Strickland tries to get to full guard but Leoni has control of the leg. Strickland wants to control but Leoni is keeping busy and won't allow it. Leoni uses his free foot to push down on Strickland's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Strickland. #SUB2# Leoni with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Strickland tries to get back to half guard but can't. Strickland tries to hold on but Leoni postures up.#T2# Strickland is looking to improve his position but Leoni isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2# Leoni looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Strickland tries to hold on but Leoni pushes him away. Leoni content just to control the position here. Leoni is trying to take his opponent's back.
#SUB2# Strickland defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Leoni. #SUB2# Leoni looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T3# Strickland tries to get back to half guard but can't. Strickland slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2# Leoni is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#ES# Strickland has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Leoni is on him like a limpet, forcing Strickland back against the cage.#TD# Strickland is trying to trip Leoni. He has hold of a leg but Leoni is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Strickland persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Leoni is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Leoni looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Strickland wants to get up but he can't break Leoni's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T4# Strickland won't allow Leoni to sweep him here. Strickland wants to stand but Leoni has a closed guard, so he can't escape. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Strickland 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. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Leoni drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES# Strickland scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Strickland is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Salvador Strickland. Well Strickland 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28 Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28 Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Salvador Strickland!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2019 |
#R1##TD2# Brown changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Strickland looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Brown looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Sloppy strikes there by Brown. Strickland is trying to control Brown's posture but Brown avoids it. Strickland stuck in half guard on the bottom here. Strickland knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brown on the ground. Brown working away. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Brown working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Strickland really is a fat lump.#T1# Strickland has one of Brown's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage. Brown working away. Strickland stuck in half guard on the bottom here. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Strickland is trying to control Brown's posture but Brown avoids it. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL# Strickland drives through and clinches with Brown against the cage.
Strickland leaning his opponent against the cage. Strickland is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Strickland tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brown just stands there and leans against the cage. Strickland is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Brown is keeping busy. Strickland lands an elbow inside that Brown shrugs off. Stalling in the clinch from Strickland.
Strickland just leaning against Brown, taking a breather. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Salvador Strickland.#CL# Strickland gets a clinch. #TD2# Brown jumps into guard, dragging Strickland to the mat.
Brown has a closed guard, preventing Strickland from standing up. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brown is on top in guard.
#REVB##T3##SUB# Strickland is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Strickland wants to sweep but no luck. Brown wants to control from the top but Strickland keeps moving. Brown throwing strikes from guard but Strickland blocks nicely. Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Strickland is retaining full guard. Brown postures up in Strickland's guard and throws a big left but Strickland blocks it. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Strickland trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
Strickland wants to stand up but Brown is controlling him. Strickland trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Strickland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Strickland stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Big Brown will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2##CL# Brown tries to keep at a distance but Strickland has taken the fight into the clinch. Strickland lands a damaging elbow. Strickland tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Strickland has Brown pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brown manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Strickland lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Strickland tries to pull guard but Brown won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salvador Strickland. That's going to take a lot out of him. Strickland holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Strickland effectively controlling the action here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Strickland is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Brown is breathing heavily. Strickland wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1# Strickland tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brown just stands there and leans against the cage. Strickland fails to pull guard.
Brown is looking to break free of the clinch but Strickland has double underhooks. #TD2# Brown has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Strickland regains guard immediately. #ES# Strickland is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Strickland stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Strickland taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#TD# Strickland gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES2# Brown makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL# Strickland drives through and clinches with Brown against the cage.
#T2# Brown has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Strickland is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Nice elbow from Strickland. #TD# Strickland tightens his grip and picks Brown up, before dumping him to the ground. Brown manages to land in guard. #SUB2# Brown is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Strickland defends well. Strickland is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Brown is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Strickland controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3# Strickland would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2# Brown had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Strickland defends it easily. Brown wants to get back to his feet but Strickland is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2# Brown had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Strickland defends it easily. Strickland with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Strickland content to stall in guard here. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL# Strickland drives through and clinches with Brown against the cage.
Strickland lands a nice elbow. Strickland lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards. Strickland lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards. Brown is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD# Strickland drags the fight down to the ground.
Strickland is controlling Brown's posture. Strickland controls Brown momentarily but Brown frees himself. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Salvador Strickland dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3##TD2# Strickland gets caught napping as Brown dives in and scores a takedown. Strickland manages to retain guard.#SUB# Strickland looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Strickland looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Strickland looking to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Strickland seems keen to control Brown's posture.#T1##SUB# Strickland is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Strickland not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.#CL2# Brown clinches with his opponent.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Strickland has Brown pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brown manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Strickland is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Brown is keeping busy. Strickland changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brown fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Strickland swats away the attempt to clinch by Brown. Brown throws a leg kick and Strickland cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL# Strickland pushes Brown up against the cage in a clinch. Strickland tries to stall but Brown uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Strickland lands an elbow inside. Strickland trying to stall but Brown improves his position.
#TD2# Brown is trying to trip Strickland. He has hold of a leg but Strickland is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Brown persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES# Strickland has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Brown off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Brown tries to clinch and Strickland cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3##CL# Strickland darts in and clinches Brown up against the cage.#TD2# Brown lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Brown wants to pass to mount but Strickland is defending the position. Brown throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Strickland wants to control but Brown is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2# Brown wants to work for an arm triangle but Strickland is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Strickland manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4# Brown wants to control from the top but Strickland keeps moving. Brown postures up.
Brown wanted to stand there but Strickland had control of the position. Brown passes Strickland's left leg - he's now in half guard. Strickland trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Brown is pressing down on Strickland's thigh, looking to free his foot. Strickland is holding on for now. Brown is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Salvador Strickland. I think Strickland has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28 Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28 Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Salvador Strickland!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 06, 2018 |
#R1##TD2# Wood shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Strickland napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2# Wood looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Wood tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wood has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2# Wood wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Strickland, who protects the arm well. #SUB2# Wood tries for a kimura but Strickland is defending well. Wood working away. Strickland really is a fat lump.#SUB2# Wood wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Strickland, who protects the arm well. #SUB2# Wood tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Strickland knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wood on the ground. Wood working away.#T1##SUB2# Wood tries for a kimura but Strickland is defending well. #SUB2# Wood has hold of Strickland's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Strickland seems comfortable defending it but Wood has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Strickland is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Strickland is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Wood couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jeffery Wood!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 13, 2018 |
#R1# Gurban works over Strickland's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2# It looks like Salvador Strickland has been cut. Strickland really is a fat lump.#TD2# Gurban closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Strickland quickly recovers to half guard.#ES# Strickland manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Gurban keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. Strickland wants to stall.
Strickland has Gurban pushed against the cage. Strickland stalling against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Strickland drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gurban gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Strickland trying to control the position but instead, Gurban has worked for underhooks and has pushed Strickland into the cage.#BC# Strickland manages to break the clinch.
Gurban throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Strickland stumbling backwards into the cage! Strickland bounces back off the cage towards Gurban, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Gurban lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Gurban celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dayanc Gurban!
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