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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 03, 2020 |
#R1#
Sweeney fails with a takedown attempt.
Francis misses with a combination
and Sweeney counters with a two punch combo.
Sweeney has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
No joy there for Francis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sweeney tries to counter with a clinch but Francis shakes him off and moves away.
Francis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sweeney.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francis throws a nice looking combination but Sweeney bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sweeney throws a right and a left that Francis avoids nicely. #T1#
Francis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sweeney slips a jab and a cross from Francis.
Francis throws a nice looking combination but Sweeney bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sweeney tries to score a power double leg takedown but Francis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sweeney somewhat.
Francis throws a big counter combination but Sweeney scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Devlin Francis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Sweeney.
Francis throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Sweeney gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Francis to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Francis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Francis wants to pass the guard but Sweeney is keeping the position.#T2#
Sweeney lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Sweeney keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Francis's head.
Sweeney loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sweeney throwing strikes from guard but Francis blocks nicely. #SU2#
Sweeney gets to his feet - Francis follows without any prompting.
Francis throws a right hand that Sweeney ducks under and follows up with a left that Sweeney also avoids with ease.#T3#
Sweeney shoots in looking for a takedown but Francis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sweeney's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Francis avoids the body shot from Sweeney.
Francis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sweeney will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Francis went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Francis throws a series of punches but Sweeney moves out of range.
Francis leaves Sweeney with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Francis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Francis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Francis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T4#
Nice takedown defense from Francis. No joy for Sweeney on that attempt.
Sweeney shoots in looking for a takedown but Francis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sweeney's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Francis stuffs the takedown.
It looked like Francis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sweeney.
Sweeney fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Francis went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sweeney looks winded!
No luck for Sweeney with that takedown attempt.
Sweeney throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Francis.
Sweeney is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Francis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devlin Francis dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Sweeney misses with a kick to the body
and Francis counters with a one-two to the body.
Devlin Francis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Francis stuffs the takedown attempt from Sweeney. Sweeney gets slowly back to his feet.
Sweeney slips a jab and a cross from Francis.
Sweeney shoots in for a takedown but Francis shows good takedown defense.
Francis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sweeney shoots for a double leg takedown but Francis sprawls well. He's pushed Sweeney's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Devlin Francis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Sweeney.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Sweeney with that takedown attempt.
Francis appears to be looking for a big counter.
Francis misses with the combination.
#T1##TD#
Sweeney gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Francis to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Francis with a nice head shot there.
Francis throws a big right hand that misses.
Francis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sweeney is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Sweeney content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2##ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Francis manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Sweeney prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Sweeney pulls guard.
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!
Francis looking to pass the guard.
Devlin Francis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Francis preventing the sweep.
Sweeney is trying to keep Francis in close.
Sweeney wants to sweep here but Francis controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T3#
Francis tries to free his leg and advance position but Sweeney is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Francis stopping the sweep attempt from Sweeney.
Francis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sweeney swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Francis won't allow Sweeney to sweep him here.
Sweeney has a closed guard, preventing Francis from standing up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sweeney bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Francis's guard. #REVB#
Sweeney is breathing heavily.
Sweeney is working Francis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sweeney loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sweeney tries to stand but Francis is controlling from the bottom.
Sweeney has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Francis wants to stand and escape but Sweeney is having none of it.
Francis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Francis tries to get out of the position.#T4#
Sweeney with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sweeney missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sweeney tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Francis defends well and Sweeney ends up having to push Francis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Francis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Francis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Francis wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Francis looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devlin Francis dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sweeney lands with a good body shot.#TD#
Francis feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sweeney working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Francis.
Francis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sweeney has momentary wrist control but Francis slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sweeney trying to control the position.
Sweeney wants to stand and escape but Francis is having none of it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sweeney holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Sweeney striking from the bottom here.
Sweeney trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sweeney is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sweeney's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Francis wants to stand up but Sweeney is controlling him.
Sweeney throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sweeney with a nice head shot there.
Francis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Francis wants to stand but Sweeney is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A punch combination from Francis misses.
Sweeney shoots in but no luck this time.
Sweeney misses with a takedown attempt - Francis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Francis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Francis slaps away a takedown attempt from Sweeney, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A quick step to the side and Francis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Devlin Francis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Sweeney.#T3#
Sweeney misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Francis counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sweeney won't allow Francis to pass to mount.
Sweeney trying to control but Francis postures up.
Sweeney is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Francis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Francis's back!
Sweeney misses with an elbow to the head.
Sweeney throwing damaging strikes from the back! Francis could be in trouble here!
#SUB2#
Sweeney looking for the choke but no joy.
Francis is trying to get back to his feet but Sweeney has full control of the position and if anything, Francis has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Francis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sweeney on the ground.#T4#
Sweeney is striking well from the back but Francis escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being.
Francis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sweeney can do to turn this around?
Francis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sweeney.
Sean Sweeney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Devlin Francis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sweeney winds up and cracks Francis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
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 Devlin Francis.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Francis, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devlin Francis!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 24, 2020 |
#R1#
Dream shoots in but no luck this time.
Sweeney misses with a takedown attempt
and Dream counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Dream has managed to clinch.
Dream stalling the fight.
Dream is trying to pull guard but Sweeney turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dream tries to break the clinch but Sweeney is controlling the position.
Dream taking a breather.#TD2#
Dream jumps into guard, dragging Sweeney to the mat.
Sweeney throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dream controls Sweeney momentarily but Sweeney frees himself.
Dream wants to sweep here but Sweeney controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Sweeney loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SU#
Dream is working an open guard so Sweeney takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dream pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dream pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sweeney tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dream manages to circle out of the way.
Sweeney really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Dream has Sweeney up against the cage in a clinch.
Sweeney tries to break the clinch but Dream is controlling the position. #BC#
Sweeney pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dream throws a push kick but Sweeney slaps the foot to one side.
Sweeney stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sweeney wants it to stay on the feet.
Sean Sweeney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Velveteen Dream.
Dream leaves Sweeney with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
Dream gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Sweeney moves into the clinch.
Dream wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sweeney tries to pull guard but Dream holds him up against the cage and eventually Sweeney drops back down to his feet.
Sweeney tries to pull guard but Dream forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sweeney prevents Dream from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Sweeney jumps guard and drags Dream to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sweeney is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dream is controlling him.
Sweeney seems keen to control Dream's posture.
Dream trying to control the position from guard on top but Sweeney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Dream working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dream content to stall in guard here.
Sweeney is pulling down on Dream's head. It's preventing any offense from Dream, at least for the moment.
Sweeney's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Sweeney trying to keep a closed guard but Dream is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dream fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sweeney avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sweeney shoots in for a takedown but Dream shows good takedown defense.
Dream with the counter takedown but Sweeney avoids it easily.#CL2#
Dream fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sweeney, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Sweeney pulls guard effortlessly.
Dream tries to stand but Sweeney is controlling from the bottom.
Sweeney being controlled here, momentarily.
Sweeney trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Dream is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Velveteen Dream dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Dream fails with the takedown.
Sweeney showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dream.
Sweeney misses with a takedown attempt - Dream sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sweeney changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dream tries to avoid it but Sweeney manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dream to the ground. Dream escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dream unleashes a big counter combination but Sweeney bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sweeney swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dream counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC2#
Sweeney is rocked!
Dream shoots in and drives through. Sweeney sprawls well.
As Dream tries to get set, Sweeney tries to push him back and clinch up but Dream manages to avoid the attempt.
Oh Sweeney is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Dream looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SU2#
Dream stands up from Sweeney's guard - Dream perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dream shoots in but no luck this time.
Sweeney appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sean Sweeney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Velveteen Dream.#TD2#
Sweeney tries to sprawl but Dream drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sweeney tries to get to full guard but Dream has control of the leg.
Dream works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Dream working for a submission but Sweeney is keeping him at bay. #SU2#
Dream is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Dream is breathing heavily.#T1#
Sweeney tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dream sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sweeney somewhat.
Dream has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dream rushes Sweeney and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Sweeney is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Dream piles on the pressure and Sweeney crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Velveteen Dream!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Smirnov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smirnov wants it to stay on the feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Smirnov misses.#CL2#
Smirnov closes the distance and clinches.
Sweeney really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Smirnov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smirnov is trying to stall.
Smirnov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sweeney lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sweeney can't break the clinch.
Smirnov is trying to push Sweeney away but Sweeney has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sweeney fails to pull guard.
Smirnov stalling in the clinch but Sweeney improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smirnov can't break the clinch.
Sweeney is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smirnov to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Sweeney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sweeney tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sweeney is leaning against Smirnov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
Smirnov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sweeney is keeping busy.
Sweeney is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sweeney wants to break free but Smirnov has control.
Sweeney tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smirnov just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Sweeney ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sweeney no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Smirnov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smirnov tries to stand but Sweeney is controlling from the bottom.
Sweeney seems keen to control Smirnov's posture.
Smirnov won't allow Sweeney to sweep him here.
Sweeney has control of Smirnov's left arm, preventing Smirnov from doing any damage. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smirnov postures up.
#SU2#
Smirnov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Smirnov clinches up against the cage.
Sweeney jumps guard but Smirnov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Smirnov is looking to break free of the clinch but Sweeney has double underhooks. #TD#
Sweeney gets control of Smirnov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sweeney will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Smirnov is looking to stand up but Sweeney won't let him.
Sweeney is pulling down on Smirnov's head to control his posture.
Smirnov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sweeney's guard.#T3#
Sweeney is trying to control the position but Smirnov postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sweeney looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Smirnov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sweeney is trying to pull guard but Smirnov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sweeney jumps guard but Smirnov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Sweeney pulls Smirnov into guard.
#T4#
Sweeney pulls Smirnov in to control the position.
Smirnov wanted to stand there but Sweeney had control of the position.
Sweeney is pulling down on Smirnov's head to control his posture.
Sweeney has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Smirnov preventing the sweep.
Sweeney seems keen to control Smirnov's posture.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smirnov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sweeney's guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Smirnov moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikita Smirnov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Smirnov has Sweeney up against the cage in a clinch.
Smirnov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sweeney leaning against his opponent.
Smirnov leaning against his opponent.
Smirnov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sweeney tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smirnov smiles and moves away.
Smirnov shoots in and drives through. Sweeney sprawls well.
Sweeney was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sean Sweeney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sweeney shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smirnov as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Smirnov drives through with a takedown into Sweeney's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Sweeney wriggles free and stands up.
Smirnov fails to land the takedown.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Sweeney. Beautiful body shot.
Smirnov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Sweeney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smirnov fails with a takedown attempt.
Smirnov dives in for a single leg takedown but Sweeney sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sweeney fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2##CL2#
Smirnov clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Smirnov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sweeney is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smirnov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smirnov shoots in looking for a takedown but Sweeney manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smirnov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Sweeney fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smirnov, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Smirnov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smirnov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sweeney as he avoids it easily.
Smirnov is breathing heavily.
Sweeney fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Smirnov closes the distance and clinches. #T3#
Sweeney tries to pull guard but Smirnov holds him up against the cage and eventually Sweeney drops back down to his feet.
Smirnov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sweeney seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Smirnov can turn it around.#BC2#
Smirnov manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Sweeney gets a double leg takedown into Smirnov's guard.#ES2#
Smirnov wriggles free and stands up. #CL2#
Smirnov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Sweeney gets control of Smirnov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sweeney will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Smirnov wanted to stand there but Sweeney had control of the position.
Sweeney is trying to keep Smirnov in close.
#T4#
Smirnov tries to stand but Sweeney is controlling from the bottom.
Smirnov won't allow Sweeney to sweep him here.
Sweeney trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Sweeney will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smirnov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sweeney's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SU2#
Smirnov stands and steps away. Sweeney gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smirnov throws a head kick that misses.
Smirnov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sweeney defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nikita Smirnov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Smirnov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sweeney as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Sweeney darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sweeney working Smirnov over with strikes.
Sweeney looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Smirnov scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Sweeney manages to mount him!
Sweeney scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sean Sweeney overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sweeney working Smirnov over with strikes here.
Smirnov is trying to stand.#T1#
Sweeney putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Smirnov wants to get back to his feet.
Smirnov is in a horrible position here. Sweeney smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sweeney is landing with some decent strikes but Smirnov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sweeney cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sweeney working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sweeney landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sweeney scoring with strikes but Smirnov is staying in there.
Smirnov is bucking up trying to escape but Sweeney cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T2#
Sweeney is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sweeney landing shots from mount.
Sweeney pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#SUB#
Sweeney jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Smirnov is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Smirnov and Sweeney has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Smirnov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sweeney asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Sweeney in side control lands a decent elbow.
Smirnov is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T3#
Smirnov tries to escape but Sweeney is in control.
Smirnov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Smirnov is trying to buck Sweeney off.
Sweeney cracks Smirnov with a big right hand but Smirnov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Smirnov taking a bit of punishment here - Sweeney scoring with strikes. #SUB#
Sweeney is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smirnov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sweeney lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T4#
Sweeney working the body and head with strikes.
Sweeney lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Smirnov down.
Sweeney misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sweeney creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Smirnov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sweeney in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sweeney has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Smirnov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sweeney is controlling him well.
Smirnov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Smirnov bucks up and tries to throw Sweeney off but instead Sweeney has got his back!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Sweeney showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smirnov 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Date: May 28, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Monroe rushes Sweeney and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Sweeney.
#TD#
Sweeney jumps guard and drags Monroe to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sweeney is pulling down on Monroe's head. It's preventing any offense from Monroe, at least for the moment.
Monroe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Monroe stopping the sweep attempt from Sweeney.
Monroe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sweeney is keeping the position for now.
Monroe tries to stand but Sweeney is controlling from the bottom.
Monroe trying to control but Sweeney is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sweeney pulls Monroe in to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sweeney tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Monroe throws an elbow that misses. Sweeney uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Monroe's guard. Nice move by Sweeney!#REVR#
Sweeney is working Monroe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sweeney content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sweeney postures up and lands a big shot to Monroe's brow.
Sweeney makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sweeney throws a big right hand that misses.
Sweeney lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sweeney scoring with some ground and pound.
Sweeney cracks Monroe with a solid left hand.
Monroe working a defensive guard here.
Monroe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sweeney. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Sweeney throwing strikes from guard but Monroe blocks nicely.
Monroe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sweeney with a flurry of punches that miss.
Monroe doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Sweeney in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sweeney works over Monroe with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Monroe looking for a guillotine here but Sweeney defends easily.
Monroe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sweeney really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Sweeney wanted to stand there but Monroe had control of the position.
Sweeney is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sweeney throwing strikes but missing.
Sweeney trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sweeney working some strikes from top position.
Monroe wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sweeney lands a couple of digs.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sweeney throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Monroe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sweeney scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monroe is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sweeney has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Monroe is proving hard to escape from.
Monroe wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Monroe pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Monroe clinches with his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sweeney prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Sweeney jumps guard and drags Monroe to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sweeney pulls Monroe in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Sweeney dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Sweeney fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Monroe to the ground. Sweeney is now in Monroe's guard.
Sweeney is standing up over Monroe. Monroe looks to escape but Sweeney dives into side control.
#REVB#
Sweeney fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#SUB#
Sweeney is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Monroe has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Sweeney is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Monroe has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe wants to get back to his feet but Sweeney drags him back down.#T1#
Sweeney working the ground and pound.
Monroe takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Monroe is pushing Sweeney's head away, looking to escape. Sweeney manages to hold on to the position though.
Sweeney landing strikes.
Sweeney working the ground and pound.
Sweeney is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monroe can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Sweeney looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sweeney has control of an arm but Monroe manages to advance to Sweeney's back!
Sweeney has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sweeney is holding onto Monroe's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.#T2#
Monroe doesn't have the hooks in and Sweeney manages to turn into his guard.
Sweeney is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sweeney lands a couple of elbows.
Sweeney scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sweeney content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sweeney will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sweeney is standing up over Monroe. Monroe looks to escape but Sweeney dives into side control.
Monroe is looking to reverse the position.
Sweeney landing strikes.
Sweeney working the ground and pound from side control.
Sweeney looks up at the clock and then as Monroe takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sweeney smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T3#
Sweeney misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Monroe takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#SUB#
Sweeney is trying to get an arm triangle but Monroe is defending well.
Monroe is trying to work for a sweep but Sweeney has mounted him!
Sweeney is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Monroe tries to hold on but Sweeney postures up.#SUB#
Sweeney is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Monroe to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Monroe shrugs it off. #T4#
Monroe keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sweeney scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Monroe taking shots to the head.
Sweeney can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Monroe is looking to escape.
Sweeney looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Monroe regains half guard.
Sweeney looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Sweeney dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Sweeney feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Monroe throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Sweeney is working Monroe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sweeney cracks Monroe with a solid left hand.
Monroe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sweeney landing some decent shots from guard.
Sweeney missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sweeney preventing the sweep.
Sweeney throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Monroe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sweeney throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Monroe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sweeney stopping the sweep attempt from Monroe.#T1#
Sweeney stands up over Monroe, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Monroe working for a triangle but Sweeney defends it easily.
Monroe thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Sweeney landing with the ground and pound.
Sweeney works over Monroe with some ground and pound from guard.
Sweeney working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sweeney throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Monroe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sean Sweeney overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sweeney with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sweeney distracts Monroe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sweeney throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sweeney lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sweeney lands a couple of elbows.
Monroe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sweeney loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Monroe is trying to control the position but Sweeney postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sweeney landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Sweeney connects with a couple of short punches.
Monroe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sweeney throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sweeney is working Monroe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sweeney connects with a couple of short punches.
Sweeney with a nice head shot there.
Sweeney connects with a couple of short punches.
Sweeney is in close to Monroe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sweeney cracks Monroe with a solid left hand.
Sweeney postures up and lands a big shot to Monroe's brow. #T4#
Sweeney makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sweeney working some strikes from top position.
Sweeney working some strikes from top position.
Sweeney distracts Monroe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sweeney working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sweeney works over Monroe with some ground and pound from guard.
Sweeney throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sweeney works over Monroe with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monroe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Monroe might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sweeney haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Sweeney showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sweeney, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Sweeney!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Sweeney misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Conde looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sweeney is looking to counter the offense by Conde and move into the clinch.
Sweeney avoids the head kick by Conde.
Conde fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sweeney has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Conde throws a low kick but Sweeney moves out of range easily.
Conde looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sweeney is looking to counter the offense by Conde and move into the clinch.
Conde looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Sweeney was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Conde throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sweeney tries to score a power double leg takedown but Conde sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sweeney somewhat.
Conde changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Conde.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conde attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sweeney moves out of range of the body kick.
Sweeney is looking for a counter combo.
Conde pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sweeney seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Conde misses with a low kick as Sweeney jumps back.
Conde throws a right hand that Sweeney ducks under and follows up with a left that Sweeney also avoids with ease.#T1#
Conde motions for Sweeney to come forward. Conde throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Conde misses.
Sweeney goes for a double leg but Conde avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Conde continues to drive forward.
Conde tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Sweeney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - Sweeney throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sweeney looks to land a combination but Conde avoids it well.
Sweeney moves out of range of the body kick.
Conde misses with a series of wild punches.
Conde tries to land a front kick but Sweeney steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sweeney seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sweeney checks the leg kick.
Conde tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sweeney shoots in looking for a takedown. Conde tries to sprawl out of it but Sweeney keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Conde manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Conde changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Conde throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Conde.
Conde throws a leg kick but Sweeney sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sweeney checks a leg kick.
Sweeney is looking for a counter combo.
Conde throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sweeney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Conde.
Conde moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sweeney takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A low kick from Conde misses #CL#
and Sweeney counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
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!
Sweeney stalling the fight.
Sweeney managing to block the knees to the body from Conde.
Sweeney tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Conde can't find room to land a body shot as Sweeney controls the action.
Sweeney avoiding damage as Conde throws knees to the body.
Sweeney tries to circle away but Conde has him pinned against the cage.
Conde lands a body shot in the clinch.
Conde can't find room to land a body shot as Sweeney controls the action.
#T3##TD#
Sweeney drags the fight down to the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sweeney is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Conde looks winded!
Sweeney scoring with some ground and pound.
Conde is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sweeney is controlling him.
Sweeney postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sweeney scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SU#
Sweeney decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Conde, up you get!
Sweeney really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sweeney checks a low kick from Conde.
Sweeney shoots for a double leg takedown but Conde sprawls well. He's pushed Sweeney's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T4#
Conde throws a chopping leg kick but Sweeney manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sweeney misses with the combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sweeney is defended easily by Conde.
Conde tries to land a leg kick but Sweeney saw it coming and moves away.
Conde throws a low kick but Sweeney avoids it.
Conde looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Conde pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sweeney is out of range and Conde settles back down.
As Conde tries to get set, Sweeney tries to push him back and clinch up but Conde manages to avoid the attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Sweeney blocks the leg kick.
Conde walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sweeney checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sweeney tries to clinch up.
Sweeney doesn't manage to clinch there - Conde circles away.
Conde tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sweeney was well out of range. Poor timing from Conde.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lulu Conde dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
No joy there for Conde, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sweeney is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Conde.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sweeney looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sweeney blocks a head kick by Conde.
Conde goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Conde tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sweeney is able to avoid easily.
Conde throws a head kick but Sweeney moves out of range.
Conde tried to score with a low kick but Sweeney checks it.
Sweeney is looking to counter the offense by Conde and move into the clinch.
Sweeney shoots in but no luck this time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Conde. Sweeney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Conde tries a low kick but Sweeney avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conde looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lulu Conde seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Conde pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sweeney checks the leg kick nicely there.
As Conde looks to move away, Sweeney throws a big counter combo but Conde just gets out of the way.
Sweeney fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Conde.
Conde is breathing heavily.#T1#
Sweeney checks a leg kick. #TD#
Sweeney looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Conde is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sweeney dives into side control.
#REVB##SU#
Sweeney has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Conde has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Conde throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Conde throws a push kick but Sweeney slaps the foot to one side.
Conde attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sweeney misses with a takedown attempt - Conde sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sweeney fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Conde avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Sweeney. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Sweeney blocks the body kick.
Conde looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sweeney looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Conde rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sweeney moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sweeney shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Conde defends it nicely.
Conde throws a leg kick that misses.
Sweeney blocks a low kick nicely.
Lulu Conde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conde tried to score with a low kick but Sweeney checks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sweeney shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Conde defends it nicely.
Conde misses with a body kick.
Sweeney is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Conde.
Conde misses with a head kick.
#T3#
Sweeney throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Conde avoids a punch combination nicely.
Conde throws the kick towards the body but Sweeney avoids it.
Conde misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Conde goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Conde tries to work over Sweeney's front leg with a kick but Sweeney checks it.
Conde throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sweeney closes the distance and clinches up with Conde, looking for a takedown. Sweeney pushes Conde against the cage but Conde circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sweeney is defended easily by Conde.
Conde cracks the inside of Sweeney's front leg. #T4#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Conde lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sweeney has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sweeney and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Conde pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Conde.
Sweeney throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Conde's waist but Conde gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sweeney off to one side.
Conde throws a body shot but no joy.
Sweeney seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Conde throws a leg kick but Sweeney checks it.
Sweeney seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Conde tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sweeney is able to avoid easily.
Sweeney fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Conde is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sweeney rather than just go for the knockout.
Sweeney takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Conde pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sweeney tries to counter by clinching up but Conde breaks away and moves out of range.
Conde misses with a body shot.
Sweeney takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Conde throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sweeney throws a big counter combination but Conde scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lulu Conde showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Sweeney shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Conde but Conde pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Conde tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Conde goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Conde throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sweeney throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Conde's waist but Conde gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sweeney off to one side.
Conde looks to land a body kick but Sweeney moved away.
Sean Sweeney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Conde throws a low kick but Sweeney avoids it.
Conde throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sweeney avoids a kick to the body.
Conde throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conde throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sweeney keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sweeney!
Sweeney will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Sweeney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Conde stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Conde wants it to stay on the feet.#T1#
Conde tries to land a leg kick but Sweeney saw it coming and moves away.
Lulu Conde is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Conde tries to work over Sweeney's front leg with a kick but Sweeney checks it.
Sweeney was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sweeney checks the leg kick nicely there.
Conde throws a body shot but no joy.
Sweeney seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sweeney checks a leg kick nicely.
Conde tries a low kick but Sweeney avoids it.
Conde scoring well with a low kick there.
Conde tries to land a front kick but Sweeney steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Conde misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sweeney.
Conde throws a low kick but Sweeney moves out of range easily.
Conde throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Sweeney throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Conde was covering up waiting for the punch and Sweeney finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Conde wants to get back to his feet but Sweeney passes into half guard.
#T2##REVB#
Sweeney lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sweeney lands strikes from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sweeney connects with a nice short shot to Conde's temple. #SUB#
Sweeney is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Conde is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sean Sweeney!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Broner cracks a nice hook into Sweeney's ribs.
Broner looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Broner looks to land a combination but Sweeney avoids it well.
As Broner looks to move away, Sweeney throws a big counter combo but Broner just gets out of the way.
Sweeney lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Broner circles away quickly and effectively.
Broner throws a right and a left that Sweeney avoids nicely.
Sweeney fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Sweeney shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sweeney throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Broner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sweeney throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Sweeney throws a big right hand that misses.
Sweeney is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sweeney lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sweeney lands a couple of digs.
Sweeney landing with the ground and pound.
Broner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sweeney content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sweeney with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sweeney lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Sweeney distracts Broner with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sweeney is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sweeney stands up over Broner, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sweeney is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sweeney working some strikes from top position.
Sweeney throwing strikes but missing.
Sweeney is working Broner over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sweeney scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Sweeney stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3##TD#
Sweeney dives in and scores a takedown into Broner's guard.
Sweeney is standing up over Broner. Broner looks to escape but Sweeney dives into side control.
#REVB#
Sweeney scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Broner to see if he's OK.
Sweeney cracks Broner with a big right hand but Broner just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sweeney lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sweeney lands a nice forearm strike.
Sweeney scoring with punches and elbows.
Broner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sweeney. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sweeney cracks Broner with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB#
Sweeney is working to tighten his grip on Broner's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Broner has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Sweeney is really squeezing tight and eventually Broner passes out! Sweeney breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sean Sweeney!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 12, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Lopez has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Sweeney pulls Lopez into guard.
Lopez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sweeney manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lopez manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Lopez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sweeney gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lopez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sweeney postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sweeney is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sweeney with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sweeney postures up.
Lopez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sweeney. #T1#
Sweeney working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lopez's head.#SUB2#
Lopez is looking for a triangle but Sweeney pushes his legs off easily.
Lopez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sweeney throwing strikes from guard but Lopez blocks nicely.
Sweeney is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sweeney really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sweeney is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lopez is trying to keep Sweeney in close.
Sweeney throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Sweeney lands a couple of elbows.
Lopez has momentary wrist control but Sweeney slips an elbow through the middle.
Sweeney is working Lopez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sweeney scoring with some ground and pound.
Sweeney will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sweeney with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sweeney has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sweeney chips away with some ground and pound.
Sweeney lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sweeney accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lopez should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SUB2#
Lopez is looking for a triangle here but Sweeney uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Lopez looks winded!
Sweeney landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T3#
Sweeney lands an elbow.
Sweeney working the ground and pound from side control.
Sweeney cracks Lopez with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Lopez is looking to reverse the position.
Sweeney working the ground and pound.#SU#
Sweeney has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD#
Lopez gets caught flat footed, as Sweeney shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sweeney in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sweeney with a nice head shot there.
Sweeney stands up over Lopez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
Lopez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sweeney postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sweeney postures up and lands a big shot to Lopez's brow.
Sweeney working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sweeney landing some decent shots from guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Lopez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sweeney working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sweeney scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Sweeney dominated that round.
That's time! Sweeney's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Sweeney shoots in and gets a takedown into Lopez's guard.
Sweeney makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lopez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sweeney.
Sweeney makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sweeney distracts Lopez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sweeney is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sweeney cracks Lopez with a solid left hand.
Sweeney landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sweeney lands a couple of digs.
Lopez controls Sweeney momentarily but Sweeney frees himself.
Sweeney is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Sweeney postures up and lands a big shot to Lopez's brow.
Sweeney keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lopez's head.
Sweeney is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sweeney throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sweeney content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sweeney postures up and lands a big shot to Lopez's brow.
Sweeney postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sweeney lands a couple of digs.
Sweeney throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Sweeney postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lopez trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez is breathing heavily.
Sweeney working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lopez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sweeney lands a couple of elbows.
Lopez controls Sweeney momentarily but Sweeney frees himself.
Lopez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lopez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sweeney is working Lopez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Sweeney working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lopez's head.
Sweeney landing with the ground and pound.
Sweeney keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lopez's head.
Lopez looking to control.
Lopez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sweeney is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lopez trying to keep a closed guard but Sweeney is proving a slippery customer.
Sweeney content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Sweeney working some strikes from top position.
Sweeney scoring with some ground and pound.
Lopez wants to stand but Sweeney is controlling the position.
Sweeney working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lopez wants to sweep but no luck.
Sweeney working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sweeney connects with a couple of short punches.
Sweeney working some strikes from top position.
Sweeney scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Sweeney dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Sweeney shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sweeney is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lopez can do to turn this around?
Lopez is looking to get back to full guard here but Sweeney has managed to pass to side control instead.
Sweeney connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lopez some visible discomfort.
Sweeney working the ground and pound.
Lopez tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sweeney working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lopez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sweeney landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T1#
Sweeney looks up at the clock and then as Lopez takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sweeney smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sweeney is working Lopez over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sweeney lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sweeney landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SUB#
Sweeney wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lopez, who protects the arm well.
Sweeney lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sweeney lands some shots froms side control.#T2#
Sweeney grinds an elbow into Lopez's temple.
Sweeney lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lopez down.
Sweeney landing strikes.
Sweeney prevents Lopez from escaping the position.#SUB#
Sweeney tries for a kimura but Lopez is defending well. #SUB#
Sweeney wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lopez, who protects the arm well.
Lopez tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Sweeney working the head with strikes.
Lopez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Andrew Lopez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lopez taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sweeney cracks Lopez with a big right hand but Lopez just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Lopez is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lopez takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sweeney in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T4#
Sweeney lands an elbow.
Sweeney working the head and body with strikes.
Sweeney scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lopez to see if he's OK.
Sweeney lands some shots froms side control.
Lopez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Sweeney wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lopez, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Sweeney is trying to get an arm triangle but Lopez is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lopez takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Sweeney showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sweeney, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:25
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:25
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Sweeney!
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