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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 06, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Stone scores with a takedown into Moody's guard.
Moody really is a fat lump.
Stone is pushing down on Moody's leg trying to pass to half guard. Moody is fighting to maintain full guard but Stone has managed to sneak the leg through.#SU2#
Stone stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #CL2#
Stone forces Moody back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Stone has hold of one of Moody's legs. Moody is fighting the takedown attempt but Stone gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Stone slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
It looks like Stone might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T1#
Stone throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Moody works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stone throwing strikes but missing.
Stone stands and throws Moody's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Moody avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Stone. #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.
Stone controlling from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Stone tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Moody wants to control but Stone postures up.#T3#
Moody defending against the ground and pound.
Moody takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB2#
Stone goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Moody rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Stone's guard! Nice work there by Moody!
Moody would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Stone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stone managing to control the position. #T4##SUB2#
Moody got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moody has managed to get both his arms back between Stone's legs - danger averted.
Stone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moody is one step ahead there.
Stone has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Stone wants to stand and escape but Moody is having none of it.
Moody has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moody trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stone wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezekiel Stone dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Stone gets a takedown into half guard.
Stone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stone with the ground and pound but Moody uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Stone controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moody is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moody throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#T1#
Moody can't keep his opponent in guard - Stone advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Stone throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Moody to regain full guard.
Ezekiel Stone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stone content to stall in guard here.
Moody might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stone slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stone throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stone keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Moody is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stone thows a huge punch but Moody dodges it nicely.
Stone stalling.
Stone uses his free foot to push down on Moody's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Moody. #T3#
Stone tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Stone thowing shots but they're missing.
Stone controlling his opponent. #T4#
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.
Stone throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Moody tries to reverse the position but Stone maintains control.
Stone sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Stone is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Moody is surviving well by controlling Stone's body position as best he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moody throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezekiel Stone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Stone gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Moody is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stone to keep the fight standing.
Moody tries a knee to the head but Stone blocks it.
#TD2#
Stone has Moody pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Stone pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Moody tumbling to the mat - Stone dives into Moody's guard.
Stone slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Moody knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stone on the ground.
Stone is looking to work some ground and pound but Moody has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Moody wants to hit a switch here but Stone passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Moody there! #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Moody blocking the ground and pound.
Stone content just to control the position here.
Stone is continuing to stall.
Stone misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#T3##SUB2#
Stone has hold of Moody's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Moody manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Stone controlling his opponent.
Moody tries to hold on but Stone pushes him away.
Stone controlling his opponent. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Stone wants to finish this one by submission but Moody is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Stone.
Stone throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stone controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ezekiel Stone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stone has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezekiel Stone!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Stone throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mendez's waist but Mendez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stone off to one side. #CL#
Stone rushes Mendez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Stone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Victor Mendez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stone shoots in but Mendez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stone shoots for a takedown but Mendez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezekiel Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Stone fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mendez, pushing him back against the cage.
Mendez jumps guard but Stone turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stone manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mendez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mendez.
Stone dodges an elbow strike from Mendez.
#T1#
Mendez misses with a knee to the head.
Stone wants a takedown but no success here.
Mendez tries to stall but Stone uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stone is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mendez to keep the fight standing.
Mendez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stone's defenses.
Mendez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stone is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mendez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC#
Stone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Stone moves into the clinch.
Mendez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stone avoids it.
Mendez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stone's face.
Mendez looks winded!
Stone is working for takedown but Mendez is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Stone jumps guard and drags Mendez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Stone looking for a sweep. Not yet Stone, not yet.
Stone is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Stone trying to strike off his back.
Mendez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mendez throws a big right hand that misses.
Mendez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stone is controlling Mendez's posture.
Stone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mendez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stone is looking to stand up but Mendez isn't so interested in that idea.
Stone keeping moving, preventing Mendez from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Stone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mendez as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Stone has closed the distance and engaged Mendez in a clinch.
Stone has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mendez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mendez misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Stone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mendez blocks a head kick by Stone.
The fighters circling - Mendez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mendez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stone sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stone misses with a head kick.
Mendez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stone stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stone wants it to stay on the feet.
Mendez has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
Stone tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mendez defends well and Stone ends up having to push Mendez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stone swats away the attempt to clinch by Mendez.
Stone shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mendez sprawls well. Mendez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stone gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Stone closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stone just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mendez's brow. #BC#
Stone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stone has a takedown stuffed.
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 Ezekiel Stone 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#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mendez. #CL#
Stone darts in and clinches Mendez up against the cage.
Mendez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mendez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mendez trying to stall but Stone improves his position.
Stone is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mendez trying to stall but Stone improves his position.
Stone looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mendez struggles to land a body shot inside as Stone controls his hands.
#BC2#
Mendez manages to break the clinch.
Mendez throws a sloppy body shot
and Stone counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
A head kick misses from Stone.
Mendez is breathing heavily.
Stone tries for a takedown but Mendez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Stone darts in and clinches Mendez up against the cage.#BC#
Stone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mendez works Stone's body with a nice hook.
Mendez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stone backs up against the cage.
Stone lands a lovely overhand right.
Mendez tries to clinch but Stone moves away
and Stone counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Stone gets a clinch.
Mendez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mendez misses with some punches.
#BC#
Stone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendez misses with a low kick.
#CL#
Stone closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Mendez throws an elbow but it misses.
Mendez looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Stone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mendez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Stone backs off Mendez throws a huge counter combo but Stone manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezekiel Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice combination there by Mendez.
#CL#
Stone has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stone avoids a wild elbow strike from Mendez.
Mendez lands a nice shot to the body.
Stone wants a takedown.
Stone goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mendez prevents it.
#T3#
Mendez lands an elbow inside.
Nice body punch from Mendez - that landed with a thud.
Stone tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mendez just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Stone manages to break the clinch.
Ezekiel Stone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mendez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stone throws a head kick but Mendez moves out of range.
Mendez throws a leg kick but Stone sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mendez.
Mendez stuffs the takedown.
Stone slips under a jab from Mendez.
Mendez lands a body shot.
Mendez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
A right-left combo lands from Stone.
Mendez loads up on a big right hand but Stone slips the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendez avoids the head kick by Stone.
Victor Mendez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stone stuffs the takedown.
Stone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mendez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stone seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Stone motions for Mendez to come forward. Stone throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Stone rushes Mendez and presses him up against the cage.
Mendez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stone stalling against the cage.
Stone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Victor Mendez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Mendez has closed the distance and engaged Stone in a clinch.
#BC#
Stone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mendez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mendez tries to bum rush Stone with a series of wild strikes but Stone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stone dives in and grabs Mendez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mendez pushes down on Stone's head and hops out.
Mendez misses with a takedown attempt - Stone sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stone changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mendez stuffs the takedown attempt from Stone. Stone gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezekiel Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Mendez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mendez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mendez lands a damaging elbow.
Mendez lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T1#
Mendez leaning against his opponent.
Stone slowing the pace effectively.
Mendez misses with a body punch.
Mendez effectively controlling the action here.
Stone tries to score a body lock takedown but Mendez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Stone manages to break the clinch.
Mendez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mendez shoots in looking for a takedown but Stone manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mendez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stone appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stone changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mendez tries to avoid it but Stone manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mendez to the ground. Mendez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mendez throws a lazy right hand but Stone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mendez tries to clinch up.
Mendez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T2#
Stone defending well as Mendez loads up on a big left hand.
Stone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mendez defends it nicely.
Mendez looks to score with a jab to the body but Stone is just out of range.
As Mendez looks to move away, Stone throws a big counter combo but Mendez just gets out of the way.
Mendez looks to land a combination but Stone avoids it well. #CL#
Stone drives through and clinches with Mendez against the cage.
#TD#
Stone pulls guard successfully.
Mendez trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.
Mendez tries to free his leg and advance position but Stone is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Mendez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
Stone trying to keep a closed guard but Mendez is proving a slippery customer.
Mendez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mendez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mendez trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Stone looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mendez passes into side control.
Stone manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4##SU#
Stone decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Mendez looks to land a right hand but Stone moved out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stone.
Mendez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stone throws a right hand that Mendez ducks under and follows up with a left that Mendez also avoids with ease.
Stone shoots for a takedown but Mendez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Mendez has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stone has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC#
Stone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mendez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stone appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Mendez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mendez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Mendez!
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