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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 21, 2019 |
#R1# De Santa lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by De Santa.#CUT2# It looks like Dwayne Herring has been cut. De Santa misses with a wild combination.
#CL# Herring forces De Santa back against the cage and clinches.#TD# Herring ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Herring no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #ES# Herring manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. De Santa is trying to maintain a safe position but Herring gets an underhook and turns De Santa into the cage. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Herring dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. De Santa working hard to break the clinch. Herring fails to pull guard.
Herring tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. De Santa just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1##TD2# De Santa manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Herring is stalling in the full guard. Herring lands a couple of decent looking shots. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. De Santa working a defensive guard here.
Herring looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Herring seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down De Santa for as long as he can get away with. Herring knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for De Santa on the ground.#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Herring has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2# De Santa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Herring is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2# De Santa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Herring controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3# De Santa pulls Herring in to control the position. De Santa tries to land a sweep but no joy. Herring is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Herring'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. De Santa looking to control.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. De Santa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. De Santa shoots in and drives through. Herring sprawls well. No luck with that takedown attempt from Herring. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwayne Herring. That's going to take a lot out of him. Herring tries to score a power double leg takedown but De Santa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Herring somewhat. Herring stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Herring wants it to stay on the feet. De Santa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Herring tries to avoid it but De Santa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Herring to the ground. Herring escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Herring half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! De Santa wants to clinch. Herring is looking for a counter combo. 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 Dwayne Herring will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Dwayne Herring's cut. 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. #R2# Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by De Santa!
Herring throws a head kick but De Santa moves out of range.
De Santa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Herring seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. De Santa lands a lovely overhand right. De Santa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Herring circles away.#CL# Herring clinches up with De Santa and pushes him back against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. De Santa throws a punch but it's blocked by Herring. Herring could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Herring throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Santas head. Herring is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables De Santa to keep the fight standing. De Santa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Herring.
Herring pushes off an throws an elbow but De Santa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1# De Santa wants to get back to striking at distance but Herring won't allow it.
Herring lands on the inside with an uppercut. De Santa tries a body shot but Herring blocks it.
De Santa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Herring tries to pull guard but De Santa forces him back to his feet, against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwayne Herring. That's going to take a lot out of him. Herring is trying to pull guard but De Santa has him pressed against the cage.#TD2# De Santa pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2# De Santa working for a triangle but Herring defends it easily.
Herring stays in close to De Santa's body and controls the position. #T2# De Santa is trying to control the position but Herring postures up. De Santa tries to strike from the bottom.
Herring might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Herring engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. De Santa looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Herring's corner is telling him to maintain position. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3##ES2# De Santa uses the cage to get back to his feet.
De Santa throws a one two combo.
De Santa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Herring is fending him off so far but De Santa persists. Nope, Herring circles away and we're back to standing. De Santa fails with a takedown attempt from distance. De Santa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. De Santa tries to clinch there but Herring circles away.
Herring appears to be looking for a counter takedown. De Santa shoots in but no luck this time. De Santa wants to clinch up but Herring keeps it at a distance.#CL# Herring forces De Santa back against the cage and clinches. Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T4# De Santa jumps guard but Herring turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Herring tries to pull guard but De Santa holds him up against the cage and eventually Herring drops back down to his feet.
Herring tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD# Herring jumps guard and drags De Santa to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! De Santa wants to control from the top but Herring keeps moving. Herring wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and De Santa manages to pass to side control. Herring wants to get back to full guard but De Santa has mounted him! Herring gets back to half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldo De Santa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Dwayne Herring's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3##CL# Herring clinches. De Santa jumps guard but Herring turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Herring tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and De Santa avoids it. De Santa is trying to pull guard but Herring has him pressed against the cage. De Santa is looking to break free of the clinch but Herring has double underhooks. Herring lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down De Santa.#TD# Herring has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics De Santa uses from the top position. #SUB# Herring looking for submissions from the bottom but instead De Santa passes into side control.
De Santa trying to control the action but Herring is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Herring is trying to work for a sweep but De Santa has mounted him!#T1# De Santa raining down shots from the mount! Herring is looking to get to half guard. De Santa looking to control but Herring is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Herring wants to try and get back to his feet. De Santa with the ground and pound from mount. De Santa lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#ROC2# Herring is rocked!#CUT2# Dwayne Herring's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dwayne Herring's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ronaldo De Santa!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 09, 2019 |
#R1##CL2# Candie clinches up with De Santa and pushes him back against the cage. Candie missing with knees to the body.
Candie lands an elbow just above De Santa 's eye. Candie tries a knee to the head but De Santa blocks it.
Candie misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Candie. #BC2# Candie breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Candie has managed to clinch.
Candie landing knees to the body.
Candie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but De Santa blocks it with crossed arms. Candie digs a right hand underneath De Santa's ribcage. De Santa let out a lung full of air as it connected. A bit of stalling here from Candie.
#BC2# Candie breaks the clinch.
De Santa has a takedown stuffed.#CL2# Candie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. De Santa tries to break free but Candie pushes him back against the cage.#T1# De Santa takes a shot to the head. Candie lands a shoulder strike. #BC2# Candie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Candie closes the distance and clinches. De Santa throws a head punch that misses. Candie leaning against his opponent.
De Santa blocking some punches.
Candie comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Stalling in the clinch from Candie.
Candie throws a head punch that misses. #BC2# Candie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Mickael Candie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. De Santa closes the distance and clinches up with Candie, looking for a takedown. De Santa pushes Candie against the cage but Candie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2# Candie clinches up with De Santa and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2# Candie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. De Santa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Candie but Candie pushes him off and we're back to square one. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronaldo De Santa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2# Candie throws a big shot that misses. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from De Santa. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2# Candie pushes De Santa up against the cage in a clinch. Candie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. De Santa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Candie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Candie digs a right hand underneath De Santa's ribcage. De Santa let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2# Candie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Candie clinches up against the cage. Candie landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
De Santa is breathing heavily. Candie tries to work over De Santa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Candie tries a body shot but De Santa blocks it.
The referee calls for Candie to work.
#T3##BC2# Candie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De Santa has a takedown stuffed.#CL2# Candie takes the fight into the clinch. Candie lands a nice elbow. A short right hand to the side of the head by Candie.#BC2# Candie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. De Santa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Candie. De Santa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Candie.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4# A body shot lands from Candie.
#BC2# Candie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. De Santa shoots in but no luck this time. De Santa throws out a leg kick but Candie moves out of range and De Santa only half commits. De Santa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Candie avoids it really well and circles away. De Santa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Candie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2# Candie drives through and clinches with De Santa against the cage.
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! De Santa can't break the clinch.
Candie content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Candie as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickael Candie dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2##TD2# Candie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Candie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Candie throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SU2# Candie decides to stand back up. De Santa's corner calls for a 1-2. De Santa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL# De Santa instigates a clinch. De Santa is trying to pull guard but Candie has him pressed against the cage. Candie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Candie misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Candie landing knees to the head.
De Santa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Candie smiles and moves away.
Candie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1# De Santa blocks an elbow strike.#BC2# Candie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Candie darts in looking for a takedown but De Santa gets double underhooks and turns Candie into the cage. #CL2# Candie moves into the clinch. Candie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Santa backwards. Candie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. De Santa looking to stall.
#BC2# Candie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD# De Santa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Candie to the mat! Candie manages to get full guard. Candie has De Santa pulled in close to control his posture. De Santa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2# Candie is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. De Santa trying to control the position from guard on top but Candie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2# Candie has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. De Santa has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. 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!#BC2# Candie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Candie throws a series of punches but De Santa avoids them all with ease. De Santa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Candie fails with a takedown attempt. #T3# Candie tries to score a power double leg takedown but De Santa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Candie somewhat. Ronaldo De Santa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickael Candie. Candie is breathing heavily. No luck for Candie with that takedown attempt. De Santa tries for a takedown but Candie circles away easily and Candie counters with a flying knee. Nice. De Santa keeps the fight on the outside. Candie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. De Santa tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2# Candie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. De Santa throws a right hand that Candie ducks under and follows up with a left that Candie also avoids with ease.#T4# De Santa keeps the fight on the outside. De Santa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Candie fails miserably with a takedown attempt. No luck for De Santa with that takedown attempt. #CL# De Santa drives through and clinches with Candie against the cage.
Candie holding his opponent close, against the cage.
De Santa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Candie walks away with a smile on his face. De Santa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2# Candie clinches up with De Santa and pushes him back against the cage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Candie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD# De Santa gets control of Candie's arms and successfully pulls guard. De Santa will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mickael Candie will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# De Santa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Candie throws a head kick that half lands.
#CL2# Candie pushes De Santa up against the cage in a clinch. Candie scores with a knee to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Candie struggles to land a body shot inside as De Santa controls his hands.
The referee calls for Candie to work.
De Santa tries to break free but Candie pushes him back against the cage. Mickael Candie seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Candie is struggling to control the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. De Santa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Candie has De Santa pressed against the cage.
Candie stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1##BC2# Candie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# De Santa moves into the clinch. Candie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Santa backwards. Candie scores with a shot to the side of De Santa's head. De Santa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Candie keeps control of De Santa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Candie looking to throw knees to the head but De Santa is blocking nicely.
Candie can't find room to land a body shot as De Santa controls the action.
De Santa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC2# Candie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Candie fails with the takedown. Candie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2# Candie has managed to clinch.
#T2# Candie leaning his opponent against the cage. De Santa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Candie after a bit of a struggle. Candie holding his opponent close, against the cage.
De Santa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Candie just stands there and leans against the cage. De Santa working hard to break the clinch. De Santa trying to stall but Candie improves his position.
Candie pushes De Santa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2# Candie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. De Santa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Candie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronaldo De Santa. That's going to take a lot out of him. Decent striking displayed by Candie there. Mickael Candie seems to be getting the better of the standup. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. De Santa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T3# Candie goes for a double leg but De Santa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as De Santa continues to drive forward. De Santa takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CL# De Santa moves into the clinch successfully.
De Santa has a couple of punches blocked by Candie.
#TD# De Santa jumps into guard, dragging Candie to the mat.
Candie's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB# De Santa working for a triangle but Candie defends it easily.
Candie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4# De Santa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Mickael Candie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Candie controlling from the top position. De Santa working a defensive guard here.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. De Santa misses with a double jab
#CL2# and Candie holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Ronaldo De Santa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! De Santa swings wildly with an uppercut but Candie uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight! Mickael Candie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Candie 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 26:30 Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 26:30 Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickael Candie! A victorious Mickael Candie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 07, 2019 |
#R1# De Santa lands with a big left! Wiggins is wobbled badly! De Santa comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Wiggins to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ronaldo De Santa!
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