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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Homes moves into the clinch successfully.
Ivan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Homes holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ivan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Homes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Homes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Homes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ivan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ivan is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Homes misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Homes breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Homes closes the distance and clinches.#T1##BC2#
Homes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Homes blocks a leg kick.
Homes 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.
Homes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ivan moves away.
Homes throws a body shot but no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Homes.
Homes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been told by Ivan's head coaches at Cozad MMA St Petersburg that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ivan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Homes thuds a left hand into Ivan's body.
Homes just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Homes misses. #TD2#
Homes closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ivan quickly recovers to half guard.
Homes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ivan has hold of Homes's hands but Homes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Homes controlling the action here.#SU2#
Homes postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Ivan to stand up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Homes throws a body punch but Ivan moves out of range.
Homes throws a leg kick which misses Ivan's front leg but catches the back leg as Ivan tries to avoid it.
Ivan avoids the head kick by Homes.
#T3#
Homes lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Homes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Homes throws a series of punches but Ivan avoids them all with ease.
Homes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ivan's calf.
Ivan blocks a jab.
Ivan feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Homes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL2#
Homes has closed the distance and engaged Ivan in a clinch.
#BC2#
Homes breaks from the clinch.
Homes scores with a hook.
Larry Homes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Homes scores with a jab to the body.
Homes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Homes bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
Homes lands a big head kick that sends Ivan tumbling to the mat! Homes takes a step backwards and waves Ivan back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Ivan is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Yaroslav Ivan has been cut.#TD2#
Homes shoots in and gets a takedown into Ivan's guard.
Oh Ivan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Homes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SU2#
Homes stands up and waves to Ivan to follow him.
Homes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ivan seems to have got his legs back now.
Homes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ivan rather than just go for the knockout.
Homes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Homes scores with a shot to the body.
Homes looks to throw the jab but Ivan is out of range.
Ivan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Homes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yaroslav Ivan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Homes throws a nice looking combination but Ivan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Homes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Homes has knocked Ivan down with a huge combo! Homes steps away and waves a wobbly Ivan back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Homes throws a head kick but Ivan moves out of range.
As Homes tries to get set, Ivan tries to push him back and clinch up but Homes manages to avoid the attempt.
Homes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ivan.
Homes lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Ivan falls backwards - clearly groggy! Homes dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Larry Homes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2019 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Homes.
Mazepin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Homes fails to land with a series of punches.
Mazepin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Homes misses with a hook. Mazepin ducked under it nicely. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mazepin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Homes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Homes could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#BC#
Homes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Homes misses the body punch
and Mazepin counters with a two punch combo.
Larry Homes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mazepin moves out of range as Homes strikes.#T1#
Mazepin shoots in for a takedown but Homes shows good takedown defense.
Mazepin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Homes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Homes swings for the body but Mazepin moves out of range.
Mazepin is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Homes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Homes controlling the action here for a moment.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Homes pressing his opponent against the cage. #T2##TD#
Homes is trying to trip Mazepin. He has hold of a leg but Mazepin is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Homes persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Homes wants to control from the top but Mazepin keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mazepin has his feet on Homes's thighs here. He's pushed Homes off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Homes screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fedor Mazepin!
During a confident post fight interview, Fedor Mazepin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Dyatlov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Homes swivels and escapes.
Dyatlov shoots in for a double leg but Homes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Homes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD2#
Dyatlov shoots in and bounces Homes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Homes controls Dyatlov momentarily but Dyatlov frees himself.
Homes wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyatlov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dyatlov landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Dyatlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Homes is keeping the position for now.
Homes controls Dyatlov momentarily but Dyatlov frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Homes pushes Dyatlov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Dyatlov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Homes swivels and escapes.
Larry Homes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Dyatlov.
Homes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Homes throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Dyatlov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dyatlov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Homes defending well though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dyatlov in particular looking to stall.
Homes trying to hold on to Dyatlov's head to control him but Dyatlov postures up.
#T2#
Dyatlov stalling.
Dyatlov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Homes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Homes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Dyatlov moves into full mount! Homes won't be happy about that!
Dyatlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dyatlov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#SUB2#
Dyatlov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Homes can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Homes taking shots to the head. #T4#
Dyatlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dyatlov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Homes is looking to get to half guard.
Dyatlov controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Homes is in a horrible position here. Dyatlov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Dyatlov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Dyatlov blocks the body kick.
#TD2#
Dyatlov gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Homes is letting Dyatlov control him for a moment.
Damian Dyatlov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dyatlov working the ground and pound.
Dyatlov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dyatlov scores with punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
An elbow from Dyatlov crashes against the mat.
#SUB2#
Dyatlov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Homes could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1#
Dyatlov scoring with punches from side control. #SUB2#
Dyatlov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dyatlov throwing strikes but Homes manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Dyatlov regains half guard.
Dyatlov is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Dyatlov actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Homes is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Dyatlov reverses the position - he's now on top in Homes's guard.
Dyatlov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Homes being controlled here, momentarily.
Homes is trying to keep Dyatlov in close.
#T3#
Dyatlov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dyatlov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Homes is letting Dyatlov control him for a moment.
Homes looking for a sweep but Dyatlov has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dyatlov moves to the back position. #T4##SUB2#
Homes is trying to defend against the choke here but Dyatlov has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Dyatlov Tightens the hold and Homes taps out furiously! Dyatlov displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Damian Dyatlov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2019 |
#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Homes.
Homes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Homes looks winded!
Homes circles away from the clinch attempt
and Homes counters with a three punch combo that has Foreman backing up. Foreman nods at Homes to acknowledge the strikes.
Foreman throws a sloppy head kick and Homes moves out of range easily.
Homes misses with a body kick.#CL#
Foreman has Homes up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Foreman breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Homes. Foreman does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Foreman is defended easily by Homes.
Foreman misses with a head kick.
A good leg kick by Foreman.
Foreman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Foreman gets a clinch.
Foreman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Homes is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ambrose Foreman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Foreman is looking for a takedown.
Foreman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T2#
Homes just leaning against Foreman, taking a breather.
Homes tries to break the clinch but Foreman is controlling the position. #TD2#
Homes lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#ES#
Foreman manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Homes keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Foreman keeps control of Homes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Foreman scores with a shot to the side of Homes's head.
Foreman lands an uppercut.
Foreman throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Homes decides to pull guard.
Homes 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.#T3##SU#
Foreman gets to his feet - Homes follows without any prompting.
Foreman fails with the takedown.
Foreman throws a body punch but Homes moves out of range.
Foreman misses with a wild combination.
Foreman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Homes's waist but Homes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Foreman off to one side.
As Foreman backs off Homes throws a huge counter combo but Foreman manages to avoid it all.#TD#
Foreman shoots in and bounces Homes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Foreman throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Homes is trying to keep Foreman in close.
Homes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Foreman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SU#
Foreman stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Foreman shoots in looking for a takedown but Homes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Foreman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Homes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Homes steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Foreman. That one must have hurt.
Foreman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Homes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Foreman manages to avoid it.
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 Ambrose Foreman will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Homes tries to keep at a distance but Foreman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Foreman managing to block the knees to the body from Homes.
Foreman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Homes prevents it.
#TD#
Homes is fighting off a takedown attempt but Foreman is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Homes to the mat. Homes regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Homes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Homes is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Homes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ambrose Foreman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Homes has a closed guard, preventing Foreman from standing up.
Foreman landing some decent shots from guard. #T1##SUB2#
Homes has his foot on Foreman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Foreman works his way back into a safe position though.
Foreman wants to stand but Homes is controlling his posture from full guard.
Foreman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Foreman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Foreman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Homes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Homes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Foreman is looking to stand up but Homes won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Foreman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Foreman is looking to clinch.
Foreman is looking to clinch but Homes is avoiding it.
Foreman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Homes at a distance.
#CL#
Foreman closes the distance and pushes Homes back into the cage.
Foreman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Homes tries to circle away but Foreman has him pinned against the cage.
Homes gets underhooks to prevent Foreman's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ambrose Foreman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##BC2#
Homes manages to break the clinch.
Foreman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Foreman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD#
Homes tries to sprawl but Foreman drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Foreman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Homes trying to control from the bottom.
Foreman tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Homes. #T4#
Homes regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Foreman.
Foreman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SU#
Foreman gets to his feet. Homes looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Foreman scores with a hook to the body. Homes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Homes throws out a leg kick but Foreman moves out of range and Homes only half commits.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Foreman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Homes defends well and Foreman ends up having to push Homes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Homes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Homes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Foreman can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ambrose Foreman dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Homes lands with a hook. Foreman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Homes swats away the attempt to clinch by Foreman.
Homes on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Foreman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Foreman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Homes pinned against the cage. Homes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foreman tries to clinch but Homes moves out of range.
Homes throws a counter combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Homes throws a series of punches but Foreman avoids them all with ease.
Homes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Foreman. Foreman obviously looking to wear him down.
#T1#
Foreman tries to clinch there but Homes circles away.
#TD#
Foreman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SU#
Foreman stands up from Homes's guard - Foreman perhaps looking for a knockout.
Foreman scores with a hook to the body. Homes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Larry Homes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Homes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Homes just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromForeman.
Foreman tries to clinch up.
Homes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Foreman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Homes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Homes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T2#
Foreman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Homes but Homes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Homes moves out of range of the body kick.
Homes misses with a leg kick.
Foreman jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Foreman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Homes doesn't seem bothered though.
Larry Homes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Foreman. #CL#
Foreman clinches with his opponent.
Foreman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Foreman jumps guard but Homes stands there with Foreman around his waist. Foreman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ambrose Foreman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Homes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Homes misses with a low kick.
Foreman tried to counter with a leg kick but Homes avoided it.
Foreman tries for a takedown but Homes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Homes throws a sloppy head kick and Foreman moves out of range easily.
Foreman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Homes avoids it really well and circles away.
Homes tries a head kick but it misses.
Homes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Foreman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4##CL#
Foreman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Homes working hard to break the clinch.
Foreman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Homes after a bit of a struggle.
Homes prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Homes pulls guard effortlessly.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Homes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Foreman.
Larry Homes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ambrose Foreman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Homes is looking to stand up but Foreman isn't so interested in that idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Larry Homes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Foreman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ambrose Foreman!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Homes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Homes misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL#
Homes gets tackled into the cage by Cobb. Cobb maintains the clinch.
Cobb has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Homes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Homes tries to pull guard but Cobb holds him up against the cage and eventually Homes drops back down to his feet.
Homes manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Homes jumps into guard, dragging Cobb to the mat.
Cobb could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1##SUB#
Cobb 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.
Cobb postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cobb might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cobb trying to control but Homes is working from the bottom.
Cobb trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cobb throws a big right hand that misses.
Cobb missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cobb sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cobb is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cobb trying to control but Homes is working from the bottom.
Cobb is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Homes has momentary wrist control but Cobb slips an elbow through the middle.
Homes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Homes keeping moving, preventing Cobb from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cobb avoids the head kick by Homes.
Cobb is looking to clinch but Homes is avoiding it.
Homes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cobb makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Homes looks winded!
Homes throws a leg kick #TD#
and Cobb decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Homes's guard.#ES2#
Homes is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC#
Cobb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Homes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cobb counters with a series of strikes. Homes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Larry Homes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Homes misses with a body kick.#T4#
Cobb takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Homes looks to land a combination but Cobb avoids it well.
Cobb appears to be looking for a big counter.
Homes misses the body punch
and Cobb counters with a one-two to the body.
Homes blocks a head kick by Cobb.
#CL#
Homes gets tackled into the cage by Cobb. Cobb maintains the clinch.
Homes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cobb lands a right hand that snaps the head of Homes backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chang Cobb dominated that round.
That's time! Cobb's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Cobb clinches up with Homes and pushes him back against the cage.
The referee calls for Cobb to work.
Homes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Homes stalls.
Cobb misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Homes misses with a punch to the body.
Homes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cobb is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Homes is trying to force a seperation but Cobb has the dominant position.#T1#
Cobb is looking for a takedown.
Cobb lands with a short shot to the head.
Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Homes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cobb pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Homes is breathing heavily.
Homes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cobb fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chang Cobb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Homes.
Homes throws a leg kick
and Cobb counters with a one-two to the body.
Cobb slaps away a takedown attempt from Homes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Homes misses with a combination
and Cobb counters with a one-two to the body. #T2##CL#
Cobb darts in and clinches Homes up against the cage.
A short right from Cobb on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Cobb.
Homes working hard to break the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Homes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cobb's brow.
Homes is looking to break free of the clinch but Cobb has double underhooks.
Cobb working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobb pushes Homes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3##BC#
Cobb breaks from the clinch.
Homes scores with a punch to the head.
Chang Cobb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cobb shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Homes as he jumps to the side.
Homes has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Cobb counters by clinching up.
Homes tries to land knees in the clinch but Cobb avoids the damage to the body.
Homes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cobb has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Homes after a bit of a struggle.
Cobb's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T4#
Homes is trying to push Cobb away but Cobb has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cobb is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Homes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cobb avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cobb has had enough of the clinch but Homes keeps him there for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cobb wants a takedown.
Homes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chang Cobb dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Homes tries to land a front kick but Cobb steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Homes throws a head kick but Cobb moves out of range.
Homes misses with a head kick.
Cobb appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cobb defending well as Homes loads up on a big left hand.
Homes misses with a body kick.
Homes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Homes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cobb.
Cobb seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb shoots in and drives through. Homes sprawls well.
Cobb shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Homes defends it nicely.
Homes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Cobb throws a head kick but Homes moves out of range.
#CL2#
Homes gets a clinch.
Homes tries to land knees in the clinch but Cobb avoids the damage to the body.
Homes has Cobb pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cobb manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cobb is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Homes can do to turn this around?
Come on Homes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Chang Cobb has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cobb tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Homes smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chang Cobb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Homes leaves Cobb with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Homes! But no joy.#T2#
Cobb blocks a head kick by Homes.
Homes swats away the attempt to clinch by Cobb.
Cobb is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A left and a right from Cobb both land. Nice combination.
Homes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL#
and Cobb holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cobb prevents a body shot from Homes. #T3##BC#
Cobb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Homes throws a leg kick but Cobb sees it coming and moves out of range.
Homes throws a head kick that misses.
Cobb seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cobb lands a two punch combo.
Homes throws a head kick but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb slips a jab from Homes.#CL#
Cobb closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Cobb jumps guard and drags Homes to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #ES#
Cobb manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T4##CL#
Cobb drives through and clinches with Homes against the cage.
#BC#
Cobb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Homes throws a leg kick but Cobb moved away.
Cobb fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Homes swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
Homes misses with a combination
and Cobb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chang Cobb showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cobb has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chang Cobb!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2019 |
#R1#
A jab lands there for Homes.
Homes looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Maloney moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
Maloney clinches up against the cage.
Come on Maloney - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Maloney tries for a takedown but Homes manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Maloney has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Homes regains guard immediately.
Maloney works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SU2#
Maloney stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD2#
Maloney feints and as Homes raises his hands in defense, Maloney changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Homes could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maloney is looking to work some ground and pound but Homes has wrist control.#SU2#
Maloney gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Homes looks up at the clock. Bad move! Maloney lands a right hand from hell, dropping Homes. Maloney pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edmund Maloney!
Edmund Maloney was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Homes enables Holden to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Homes manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Holden distracts Homes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Holden looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Holden working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Holden with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Homes looks winded!
Holden throwing strikes from guard but Homes blocks nicely.
Holden will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Holden 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holden working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SU#
Holden gets to his feet - Homes follows without any prompting.
Holden misses with the combination.
#T1#
Homes throws a low kick, looking for Holden's leg but Holden calmly moves out of range.
Holden appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD#
Holden looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Homes!
Holden scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Homes to see if he's OK.
Holden misses with the ground and pound.
Holden throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Homes on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Holden throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The strikes coming from Holden are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Holden lands a few punches from side control.#SU#
Holden decides to stand up, so the ref orders Homes to his feet. #T2##TD#
Holden closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Homes is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The ground and pound from Holden seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Homes is trying to control Holden's posture but Holden avoids it.
Holden lands a few punches from side control.
Holden creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Holden scores with a couple of short elbows.
Check out the look on Holden's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Holden looks up at the clock and then as Homes takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Holden smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sloppy strikes there by Holden.#T3#
Holden lands a few punches from side control.
Holden 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.
Homes takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Holden working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Holden lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Homes down.
#SUB#
Holden thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Holden thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Holden scores with a couple of short elbows.#T4#
Holden creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Homes sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Holden misses with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Homes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Holden connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Homes some visible discomfort.
The ground and pound from Holden seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Homes is trying to improve his position.
Homes taking a bit of punishment here - Holden scoring with strikes.
Holden lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lindsey Holden dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Homes throws a right hand that Holden ducks under and follows up with a left that Holden also avoids with ease.
Holden attempts a counter takedown but Homes avoids it well and moves away.
Homes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holden.
#TD#
Holden shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Holden is working Homes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SU#
Holden stands up from Homes's guard - Holden perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Holden shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Homes is trying to defend but Holden finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holden is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1#
Holden stalling.
Holden drops an elbow to the side of Homes's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Holden lands a nice short elbow.
Holden 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.
Homes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Homes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Holden scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Holden drops an elbow to the side of Homes's head.
Holden lands strikes from half guard.
Holden missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lindsey Holden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2##SU#
Holden escapes and gets back to his feet.
Holden throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #TD#
Holden throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Homes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Holden is in Homes's guard.
Holden trying to control but Homes is working from the bottom.
Holden is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Holden throws a big elbow that misses. #SU#
Holden stands and steps away. Homes gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Homes shoots in and gets a takedown into Holden's guard.#ES#
Holden wriggles free and stands up. #T3#
Holden slips a jab and a cross from Homes.
A jab from Homes misses.
Homes misses with a kick to the body.
Holden connects with a solid leg kick.
Homes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Holden feinted with a counter takedown.
Holden shoots for a double leg takedown but Homes sprawls well. He's pushed Holden's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lindsey Holden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Homes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Homes misses with a low kick as Holden jumps back.
Holden tries to score a power double leg takedown but Homes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Holden somewhat.#T4#
Homes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Holden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Homes.
Holden feinted with a counter takedown.
Homes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holden dives in and grabs Homes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Homes pushes down on Holden's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lindsey Holden dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Holden goes for a double leg but Homes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Homes continues to drive forward.
Some bone on bone action there as Holden checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Larry Homes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Homes just misses with a punch to the body.
Holden half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Holden shoots for a takedown but Homes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Homes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Holden is out of range and Homes settles back down.
Homes tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Holden counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Holden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holden throws a big elbow that misses.
Homes has momentary wrist control but Holden slips an elbow through the middle.
Homes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holden postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Homes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Holden trying to control the position from guard on top but Homes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Homes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holden is one step ahead there.
Homes is trying to hold Holden in close to prevent damage but Holden has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Holden is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Homes is just riding it out for now. Holden eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Holden is working for a kimura but Homes is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
Homes wants to get back to his feet.
Holden thows a huge punch but Homes dodges it nicely.
Holden looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Homes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Holden looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Holden thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Homes's head.
Holden not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Holden takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Homes wants to control but Holden is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Holden not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Homes is looking to get back to full guard here but Holden has managed to pass to side control instead.
The strikes coming from Holden are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Homes wants to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Homes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Holden scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Homes to see if he's OK.
Holden cracks Homes with a big elbow.
Holden looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Homes is avoiding damage well.
Homes on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB#
Holden wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Homes, who protects the arm well.
Holden misses with the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holden working the ground and pound but Homes is defending the strikes.
Holden in side control, throwing shots but Homes defends.
Larry Homes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lindsey Holden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SU#
Holden decides to take the fight back to the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lindsey Holden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Holden, 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lindsey Holden!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Bird closes the distance and clinches up with Homes, looking for a takedown. Bird pushes Homes against the cage but Homes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Homes tries to counter with a clinch but Bird shakes him off and moves away.
Bird takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT2#
It looks like Efren Bird has been cut.
A lazy body kick from Homes #TD#
and Bird counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bird.
Bird is standing up over Homes. Homes looks to escape but Bird dives into side control.
#REVB##SUB#
Bird tries for a kimura but Homes is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Homes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Homes tries to escape but Bird is in control. #T1#
Homes is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Bird looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bird misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Homes tries to buck Bird off but Bird is having none of it.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU#
Bird has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Homes. Bird shrugs it off though. #TD#
Bird drives through with a takedown into Homes's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Homes wants to get back to his feet but Bird passes into half guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Bird is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Homes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bird.
Homes is looking for a sweep. Bird is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Bird content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Homes is trying to stand up here but Bird is controlling him well. #SUB#
Bird wants to work for an arm triangle but Homes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Homes actively working from the bottom here.
Homes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bird's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bird's back!
Bird turns into Homes and is now in his guard.
Bird trying to control the position from guard on top but Homes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bird content to stall in guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Homes controls Bird momentarily but Bird frees himself.
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 Efren Bird will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Efren Bird's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A bone on bone clash there as Bird blocks the leg kick.
Bird looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bird or perhaps it was just good defense by Homes, which made it look bad.
Bird on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bird shoots for a takedown but Homes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Homes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Efren Bird is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Homes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Homes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bird manages to avoid it.
Bird shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Homes but Homes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Efren Bird. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Homes circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T1#
Homes thuds his right hand into Bird's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Larry Homes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bird tries for a takedown but Homes circles away easily
and Homes counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD#
Bird 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.
Bird really is a fat lump.
Homes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bird is controlling him.
Bird would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Homes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Homes holds on and takes a little breather.
Homes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Homes wants to hit a switch here but Bird passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Homes there!
Efren Bird overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Homes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3##SU#
Bird stands up from mount. Strange move.
Homes lands with a good body shot.
Bird takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bird has a takedown stuffed.
Homes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Homes.#T4##TD#
Bird looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Homes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bird's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bird throws an elbow that misses. Homes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bird's guard. Nice move by Homes!#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bird throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Homes wants to control from the top but Bird keeps moving.
Homes preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Homes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Efren Bird's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Homes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Homes scores with a body shot.
Bird looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bird fails with a takedown attempt.
Homes digs a good hook to Bird's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird needs to keep his hands up - Homes had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
Bird clinches up with Homes and pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bird tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Homes smiles and moves away.
#T1#
Bird stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Homes.
Homes throws a head kick that misses.
Good exchange - Homes coming out on top.
Bird will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Efren Bird. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bird looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Homes is fending him off so far but Bird persists. Nope, Homes circles away and we're back to standing.
Homes throws a big counter head kick but Bird avoids it with no problem.
Bird takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bird chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Homes can pounce on him.
Homes lands a nice hook to Bird's body. Bird takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Homes.
#T2##CL2#
Homes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bird, pushing him back against the cage.
Bird wants a takedown but no success here.
Homes lands an elbow just above Bird 's eye. #TD2#
Homes turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Homes manages to end up in side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bird is trying to buck Homes off.
Bird is trying to work for a sweep but Homes has mounted him!
Bird wants to control but Homes is having none of it.
Bird is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bird is in a horrible position here. Homes smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T3#
Homes controlling his opponent.
Homes looking to control but Bird is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bird is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Homes scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bird?
Homes with a couple of short strikes.
Homes fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bird manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T4#
Bird wants to get back to full guard.
Homes seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Bird is trying to maintain the position but Homes is very close to passing his half guard.
Homes is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#SU2#
Homes decides to return to a standing position.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Homes.
Larry Homes seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Bird has closed the distance and engaged Homes in a clinch.
#TD2#
Homes manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bird sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bird wants to stand but Homes has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Larry Homes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Homes 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Larry Homes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Homes.
Homes trying to control the position but Gamble is working away.
Homes working away.
Gamble is trying to get back to half guard.
Homes advances to full mount.
Gamble tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Homes trying to control but Gamble is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gamble keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Homes working the ground and pound effectively.
Gamble is trying desperately to improve position.
Gamble wants to hold on but Homes pushes him away.
Homes breaks from Gamble's wrist control and lands an elbow. #SUB2#
Homes wants to finish this one by submission but Gamble is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Homes.
Homes lands a nice shot to the head. #T2#
Gamble tries to lock up and control but Homes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gamble manages to control the position for a moment.
Homes looking to control but Gamble is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Homes is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gamble can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#SUB2#
Homes has control of Gamble's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gamble regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Homes looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Gamble covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Larry Homes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Homes lands a head kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Benito Hurley has been cut.#CL2#
Homes clinches up against the cage.
Hurley changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Homes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hurley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hurley could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hurley stuffs the takedown attempt from Homes. Homes gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Homes closes the distance and pushes Hurley back into the cage.
Hurley is trying to pull guard but Homes has him pressed against the cage.
Hurley wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benito Hurley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurley can't break the clinch.
Hurley has Homes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Homes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hurley tries to pull guard but Homes holds him up against the cage and eventually Hurley drops back down to his feet.
Hurley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Homes prevents it.
Homes holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T1##BC2#
Homes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Hurley tries to keep at a distance but Homes has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Homes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Homes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hurley, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Homes successfully pulls guard.
Homes wants to improve his position but instead Hurley has moved into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Homes wants to get back to his feet.
Homes is looking to improve his position.
Homes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Hurley trying to control the position from guard on top but Homes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hurley being controlled here momentarily.
Homes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Homes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Homes trying to control but Hurley is working from the bottom.
Homes postures up.
Hurley keeping moving, preventing Homes from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Homes postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hurley is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Homes, into his guard. #REVR##T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hurley postures up.
#SUB2#
Homes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hurley defends well.
Homes keeping moving, preventing Hurley from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Homes trying to control the position.
Hurley stopping the sweep attempt from Homes.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Homes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benito Hurley's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hurley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Homes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Homes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Homes drives through and clinches with Hurley against the cage.
Hurley goes for a takedown attempt but Homes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Homes has a takedown stuffed.
Hurley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD2#
Homes shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hurley manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hurley seems keen to control Homes's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Homes wants to control from the top but Hurley keeps moving. #T1#
Homes postures up.
Homes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hurley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Homes.
Homes seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Homes misses with a double jab.
Homes closes the distance and clinches up with Hurley, looking for a takedown. Homes pushes Hurley against the cage but Hurley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Benito Hurley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hurley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Homes throws a lazy body kick
and Hurley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hurley tries to clinch there but Homes circles away.
A head kick by Homes misses
and Hurley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Homes thinking.
Hurley tries to clinch but Homes is having none of it. #CL2#
Homes forces Hurley back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Homes jumps into guard, dragging Hurley to the mat.
Homes is breathing heavily.
Homes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hurley tries to stand but Homes is controlling from the bottom. #T3#
Hurley won't allow Homes to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Homes is looking for a triangle but Hurley pushes his legs off easily.
Hurley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Homes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hurley passes into half guard.
Still in half guard, Hurley seems content to control.
Hurley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Homes defending well though. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Homes wants to improve his position but Hurley is controlling well.
#SUB#
Hurley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Homes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hurley. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Homes swats away the attempt to clinch by Hurley.#CL#
Hurley instigates a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Hurley manages to pull guard.
Hurley seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hurley keeping moving, preventing Homes from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Larry Homes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Benito Hurley's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Homes clinches up against the cage.
Hurley jumps guard but Homes stands there with Hurley around his waist. Hurley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hurley tries to score a body lock takedown but Homes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Homes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hurley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Homes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hurley pulls his leg out and moves away.
Homes connects with a high kick.
Larry Homes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Hurley instigates a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Homes takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD#
Hurley pulls Homes into guard.
#T1#
Homes wants to control from the top but Hurley keeps moving.
Homes postures up.
Hurley throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Homes postures up.
Homes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Homes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hurley is keeping the position for now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Homes wants to control from the top but Hurley keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Homes keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Homes has closed the distance and engaged Hurley in a clinch.
Hurley tries to break the clinch but Homes is controlling the position.
Homes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hurley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hurley is trying to pull guard but Homes has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benito Hurley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hurley jumps guard but Homes stands there with Hurley around his waist. Hurley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Homes drags the fight down to the ground.
Homes has his hands on Hurley's head, controlling the position. #SU#
Hurley decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Homes, up you get! #T3#
Hurley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Homes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Hurley clinches up against the cage.
Hurley is trying to pull guard but Homes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hurley can't get the takedown.
Hurley is trying to pull guard but Homes has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Homes successfully pulls guard.
Homes wants to sweep here but Hurley controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Homes is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Homes is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Homes distracts Hurley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hurley trying to keep a closed guard but Homes is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Homes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Larry Homes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Homes 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Larry Homes!
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