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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 14, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Carter looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gaines!#ES#
Gaines sneaks out the side door and pushes Carter away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#CL2#
Carter has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gaines is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Carter ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Carter no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gaines throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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!
Gaines has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Carter is proving hard to escape from. #SU#
Gaines stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Carter feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gainess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD2#
Carter bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Carter moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Gaines struggling a bit here.#T1#
Gaines gets back to half guard.
Carter prevents Gaines from improving his position.
Carter content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Carter is working for a kimura but Gaines is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Carter slows the pace down in half guard.
Carter is looking to advance position but Gaines won't allow it.
Gaines tries to get to full guard but Carter has control of the leg. #T3#
Carter missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SU2#
Carter stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD2#
Carter looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Carter is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gaines reverses the position - he's now on top in Carter's guard.
Gaines wants to stand but Carter is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU#
Gaines gets to his feet. Carter looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T4##TD2#
Carter throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gaines tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Carter is in Gaines's guard.
Gaines is wriggling around but Carter manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carter slows the pace down in half guard.
Carter trying to mount his opponent but Gaines defends it.
Carter controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Travis Carter will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Carter feints and as Gaines raises his hands in defense, Carter changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Carter controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Carter passes Gaines's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Carter seems to be working for a kimura but Gaines defends the submission attempt.
Still in half guard, Carter seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaines blocking the ground and pound attempt from Carter. #T1##SUB2#
Carter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Carter content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SU2#
Carter decides to return to a standing position. #TD2#
Carter closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gaines to the mat! Gaines manages to get full guard.
Carter stays in close to Gaines's body and controls the position. #SU2#
Carter decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gaines, up you get! #T2##TD2#
Carter shoots in and bounces Gaines off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Gaines wriggles free and stands up. #TD2#
Carter gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carter sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gaines is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Carter throwing strikes but Gaines manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Carter is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gaines's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3#
Carter wants to control but Gaines is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gaines winds up and cracks Carter with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Carter moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Carter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Carter trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Carter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gaines can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Carter is controlling Gaines's posture.#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.
Carter wants to control but Gaines passes easily into half guard.
Gaines tries to stand but can't do so whilst Carter controls his leg. #ES2#
Carter manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A combination from Carter does no damage.
Norberto Gaines is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gaines takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gaines will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Carter closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gaines to the mat! Gaines manages to get full guard.
Gaines is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Carter dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Carter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
A punch combination from Carter misses. #CL2#
Carter clinches up with Gaines and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Carter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Carter looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Carter seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Carter's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Gaines wants to control but Carter is keeping busy.
Carter controlling the action here.
Carter not landing any meaningful shots this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL2#
Carter has closed the distance and engaged Gaines in a clinch.
#TD2#
Carter turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Gaines bucks up and tries to throw Carter off but instead Carter has got his back!
Carter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gaines is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Carter working for the choke.
Carter controls the action.#T3#
Gaines tries to escape but Carter has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Gaines fending off the submission attempt from Carter.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB2#
Carter is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gaines defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Carter controlling from the back.#SUB2#
Carter working for the choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Carter is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gaines is defending well though. Carter let's go of the attempt for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Carter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Carter 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 Josh West scores the fight 28:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Carter!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Gaines closes the distance and pushes Pouyan back into the cage.#TD2#
Pouyan has clasped his hands together around Gaines's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Pouyan blocks the strikes from Gaines.
Pouyan is looking to take a break and control but Gaines is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Pouyan is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Gaines is trying to escape and Pouyan transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Gaines is forced to tap! Nice work there by Pouyan! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hosein Pouyan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Son scores with a kick to the body.
Son lunges at Gaines with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gaines's hand.
Son throws a right and a left that Gaines avoids nicely.
A head kick misses from Gaines.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gaines.
The fighters circle momentarily. Son darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Son throws a head kick but Gaines moves out of range.
Son throws a head kick that misses.
Gaines appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gaines blocks a head kick by Son.
Gaines is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Son tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gaines seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Son throws a head kick but Gaines moves out of range.
#CL#
Gaines has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Son gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gaines is looking for a sweep. Son is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Gaines is trying to maintain the position but Son is very close to passing his half guard.
Son throwing shots but Gaines is blocking nicely.
Son landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Son is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Son has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Gaines defend it? Son steps over the head and cranks it - Gaines is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Betrdanu Son!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Gaines throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Gomes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gaines's guard.
Gaines can't keep his opponent in guard - Gomes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gomes is looking to advance position but Gaines won't allow it.
Gomes uses his free foot to push down on Gaines's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gaines.
Gomes lands a nice shot to the head. #SUB2#
Gomes looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gaines has given up his back here. Will Gomes look for the submission or keep pounding away?
#T1#
Gomes gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #SUB2#
Gomes has his arm under Gaines's chin here. Game over son! Gomes squeezes tightly and Gaines is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Gomes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Puskas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gaines!
Gaines tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Gaines is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Gaines really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Puskas throwing sloppy strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gaines is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gaines avoids the strikes from Puskas. #T1##SUB2#
Gaines preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Puskas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puskas slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Puskas connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Gaines to escape the position.
#T2#
Gaines is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Gaines knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Puskas on the ground.#SUB2#
Puskas is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gaines knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gaines for a finish.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gaines covering up well under a series of strikes from Puskas.
Puskas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Gaines is trying to get back to his feet but Puskas has full control of the position and if anything, Gaines has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Puskas missing with punches from the back.
Puskas slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gaines is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB2#
Gaines fending off the submission attempt from Puskas.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Puskas patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milan Puskas dominated that round.
That's time! Gaines's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Puskas closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gaines to the mat! Gaines manages to get full guard.
Puskas is standing up over Gaines. Gaines looks to escape but Puskas dives into side control.
#REVR#
Puskas is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Puskas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Puskas decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gaines to his feet. #TD2#
Puskas decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T1#
Gaines is looking for a sweep. Puskas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SU2#
Puskas stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Gaines to get to his feet.
Puskas tries a head kick but it misses.
Gaines feinted with a counter takedown.
Norberto Gaines is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Puskas drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gaines is trying to get back to his feet.
Puskas moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T2#
Gaines tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Puskas is trying to get an arm triangle but Gaines is defending well.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Puskas is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SU2#
Puskas stands up. #T3##TD2#
Puskas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gaines!
Puskas remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Puskas's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
An elbow from Puskas crashes against the mat.
Puskas controls the position from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Puskas stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milan Puskas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A slow jab from Gaines misses its intended target.
Puskas wants to counter the offense by Gaines and move into the clinch position.
Puskas misses with a double jab.
#CL2#
Puskas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gaines is trying to break the clinch but Puskas has him pressed against the cage.
Gaines lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Puskas tries to break the clinch but Gaines is controlling the position.
Puskas tries to circle away but Gaines has him pinned against the cage.
Gaines drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gaines has a couple of punches blocked by Puskas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaines tries to pull guard but Puskas holds him up against the cage and eventually Gaines drops back down to his feet.
Gaines has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Puskas is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Norberto Gaines. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Gaines is looking for a takedown.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Puskas just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gaines's brow.
Puskas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gaines has him pressed against the cage.
Gaines will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Puskas up against the cage.
Puskas can't break the clinch.
Puskas is pushing Gaines up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD2#
Puskas has Gaines pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Puskas pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gaines tumbling to the mat - Puskas dives into Gaines's guard.
Gaines is wriggling around but Puskas manages to pass to half guard.
#T2##REVR#
Puskas not doing much here.
Puskas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Puskas not doing much here.
#T3##ES#
Gaines has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Puskas is on him like a limpet, forcing Gaines back against the cage.#TD2#
Puskas has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gaines is trying to keep an underhook but Puskas manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Gaines is trying to escape back to his feet but Puskas uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#SU2#
Puskas decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Puskas closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Puskas manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Gaines got a little sloppy there for a moment and Puskas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gaines has managed to get both his arms back between Puskas's legs - danger averted.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puskas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Puskas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Gaines is trying to get back to full guard.
Puskas not doing much here.
Gaines is in trouble now - Puskas has advanced to mount!
Norberto Gaines has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Milan Puskas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Milan Puskas has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puskas controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Milan Puskas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Puskas has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milan Puskas!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
A low kick from Gaines is predictable there #TD2#
and Thompson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gaines won't be happy with that.
Thompson looks up at the clock and then as Gaines takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Thompson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Thompson wants to stand but Gaines has his arm trapped.
Gaines really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gaines seems a little lost for a moment, as Thompson dominates the positioning.
Thompson grinds an elbow into Gaines's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson controls the position from side control.
Thompson looks up at the clock and then as Gaines takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Thompson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T1#
Thompson grinds an elbow into Gaines's temple.
Thompson just content to control the position.
Thompson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Thompson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaines sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thompson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Thompson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Thompson looking to finish Gaines with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gaines!#ROC2#
Gaines is rocked!
Thompson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gaines can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Oh Gaines is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thompson drops a big elbow. That's hurt Gaines! More shots from Thompson and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Strom Thompson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Gaines feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Randle's calf.#TD2#
Randle shoots in and gets a takedown into Gaines's guard.
Gaines controls Randle momentarily but Randle frees himself. #SUB#
Gaines escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Randle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Randle postures up in Gaines's guard and throws a big left but Gaines blocks it. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Gaines manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Gaines really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
Gaines has picked Randle up - he's going for a ride! Gaines dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES2#
Randle makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Randle misses with a hook
and Gaines counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Randle looks winded!
Gaines looks for a takedown but Randle sprawls well.#T1##TD2#
Randle drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Randle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gaines works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Randle has gone for a leg lock! Gaines slips out almost immediately though and dives into Randle's guard.#REVR#
Gaines loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gaines would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Gaines has gone for a leg lock! Randle slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gaines's guard.#REVB#
Gaines manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Randle manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T2##SUB#
Gaines postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Randle is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gaines, into his guard. #REVB#
Gaines looking to hit a scissor sweep but Randle is one step ahead there.
Randle trying to control but Gaines is working from the bottom. #T3#
Randle slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Randle drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gaines dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Randle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gaines wants to stand and escape but instead Randle has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Randle trying to control but Gaines is working from the bottom.
Gaines wants to get back to his feet but Randle is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4##ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Gaines manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Gaines working Randle over with knees to the body.
Gaines is trying to stall.
#TD2#
Randle turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES#
Gaines explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gaines shoots for a double leg takedown but Randle sprawls well. He's pushed Gaines's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
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 Norberto Gaines will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Randle shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gaines napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gaines tries to buck Randle off but Randle is having none of it.
Gaines is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gaines moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gaines wants to sweep here but Randle controlling him for the moment.
Randle throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaines is trying to keep Randle in close.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Randle stops Gaines from standing up.
Norberto Gaines overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Randle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gaines works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SU2#
Randle stands up from Gaines's guard - Randle perhaps looking for a knockout.
Gaines tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Randle defends well and Gaines ends up having to push Randle into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Randle darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Randle decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T2##TD2#
Gaines gets caught flat footed, as Randle shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Gaines manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gaines is trying to pull guard but Randle turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gaines has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Randle avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Norberto Gaines. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gaines is trying to pull guard but Randle has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Gaines is fighting off a takedown attempt but Randle is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gaines to the mat. Gaines regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Gaines has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Randle is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD2#
Randle gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Randle in particular looking to stall.
Randle is keen to just control but Gaines is a slippery customer.#T3#
Randle throws a strike but Gaines avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Gaines preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Randle with a nice head shot there.
Randle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gaines's head.#ES#
Gaines is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Randle presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD2#
Randle has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gaines is trying to keep an underhook but Randle manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Randle is trying to work for a kimura but Gaines is defending well.
#SUB2#
Randle looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T4#
Randle prevents Gaines from improving his position.
Gaines taking some punishment here, with Randle in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Norberto Gaines will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Randle shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gaines manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gaines is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Randle dives into side control.
#REVR##ES#
Gaines explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Gaines shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Randle defends it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Randle shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T1#
Gaines moves into full guard.
Gaines controls Randle momentarily but Randle frees himself.
Randle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gaines's head.
Randle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gaines swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gaines manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Randle manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T2#
Gaines advances position into side control!#SU#
Gaines decides to stand up, so the ref orders Randle to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Randle as Gaines shoots in.#CL2#
Randle has Gaines up against the cage in a clinch.
Gaines scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Randle has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gaines uses from the top position.
Gaines working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Randle's head.#SU#
Gaines stands up and waves to Randle to follow him. #T3##TD2#
Gaines gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gaines trying to control the position.
Randle is in close to Gaines's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Gaines working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Randle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Randle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gaines is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4##SUB2#
Randle drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Randle jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Randle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gaines works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Randle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Randle trying to control but Gaines is working from the bottom.
Gaines looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Randle closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Gaines bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
And that's the end of the fight!
Norberto Gaines showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gaines, 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Norberto Gaines!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Astro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gaines checks it well.
Astro throws a hook but Gaines avoids it easily.
Gaines half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gaines shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Astro as he avoids it easily.
Gaines misses with a double jab.
Astro lands with a good body shot.
Gaines shoots in for a double leg but Astro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#KD2#
Astro sends Gaines crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Astro is motioning to the referee to let Gaines up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Gaines is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Norberto Gaines has been cut.
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!
Gaines walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Gaines limp body while Astro jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charlie Astro!
Charlie Astro bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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