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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Tylor shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cross wants to stand up but Tylor is controlling him.
Tylor content to stall in guard here.
Cross wants to stand up but Tylor is controlling him.
Tylor trying to control but Cross is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tylor pushes down on Cross's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cross keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Tylor takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tylor's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tylor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tylor goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
David Tylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD2#
Tylor shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tylor was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cross tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Cross tries to buck Tylor off but he can't manage it.
Tylor lands a big shot there that rocks Cross but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#SUB2#
Tylor jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Cross is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Cross and Tylor has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Tylor prevents Cross from escaping the position.#T3#
Cross can't do much from the bottom here.
Tylor is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Cross's shoulder. That is not cool.
Tylor trying to control the position but Cross is working away.
Cross is trying to buck Tylor off.#SUB2#
Tylor swings around for an armbar but Cross sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tylor's guard.#SUB2#
Tylor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cross defends well.#T4#
Cross throwing strikes but missing.
Tylor looking to control.
Tylor has his hands on Cross's head, controlling the position.
Cross wants to stand but Tylor is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cross scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tylor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Tylor dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Tylor throws a leg kick which misses Cross's front leg but catches the back leg as Cross tries to avoid it. #TD#
Cross shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tylor's guard.#ES2#
Tylor manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Cross is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cross has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tylor avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tylor has Cross pressed against the cage, preventing Cross from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cross jumps guard but Tylor stands there with Cross around his waist. Cross gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Cross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cross drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tylor taking a breather.#BC2#
Tylor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Tylor clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Cross tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cross has Tylor pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tylor manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Tylor breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Tylor closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tylor is taking a breather. Cross says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SU2#
Tylor decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #CL2#
Cross tries to keep at a distance but Tylor has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tylor effectively controlling the action here.
Cross goes for a takedown attempt but Tylor pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cross shoots in for a takedown but Tylor shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cross enables Tylor to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cross manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tylor showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Cross working for submissions but it's allowed Tylor to get to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tylor stalling.
Tylor thows a huge punch but Cross dodges it nicely.
#T3#
Tylor thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Tylor is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cross defends it well.
Cross keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tylor is pressing down on Cross's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cross is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Tylor is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tylor controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Tylor is looking for a kimura here.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tylor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tylor slips a jab and a cross from Cross.
#TD2#
Tylor drives through with a takedown into Cross's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Cross pushes Tylor off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Tylor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Tylor as Cross shoots in.#TD2#
Tylor decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Cross has one foot on Tylor's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Tylor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tylor. That's going to slow Cross down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Tylor shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cross napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Tylor tries for a kimura but Cross is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Cross's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Tylor trying to control the position but Cross is working away.
Cross is trying to control Tylor's posture but Tylor avoids it.
Tylor wants to control but Cross is keeping him busy.
Cross seems a little lost for a moment, as Tylor dominates the positioning.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sloppy strikes there by Tylor.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD2#
Tylor feints and as Cross raises his hands in defense, Tylor changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cross preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tylor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cross is keeping the position for now.
Cross keeping moving, preventing Tylor from controlling successfully.
Tylor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tylor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cross swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Cross looking for a sweep. Not yet Cross, not yet. #SU2#
Tylor decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cross, up you get! #TD2#
Tylor looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tylor is stalling here. Cross is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Tylor seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cross has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Tylor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tylor gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T4#
Tylor is looking for a sweep. Cross is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cross wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Tylor uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Cross might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tylor is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tylor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Cross thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cross throwing strikes from guard but Tylor blocks nicely.
Tylor has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to David Tylor.
Well Tylor 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Tylor!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Gubas instigates a clinch.
Cross has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gubas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Cross.
Gubas misses with an elbow over the top.
Gubas stops a takedown attempt from Cross.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cross as Gubas tries to tie him up.
Cross wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Cross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gubas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Gubas has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Cross is trying to keep an underhook but Gubas manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES#
Cross manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Gubas keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD#
Cross has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gubas regains guard immediately.
Gubas is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Cross dives into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!#REVB#
Gubas throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Gubas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The strikes coming from Cross are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T1#
Gubas gets back to half guard.
Cross looks to land a strike but Gubas avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Cross landing some decent shots from guard.
Cross makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cross throws a strike but Gubas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Gubas controlling from the top position. #T2#
Cross not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cross has a closed guard, preventing Gubas from standing up.
Cross wants to stand but Gubas is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Gubas drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cross looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cross looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cross! #REVR#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gubas tries to strike but it doesn't land. #T3#
Gubas tries to buck Cross off but Cross is having none of it.
I wouldn't like to be where Gubas is right now.
Cross trying to control the action but Gubas is working from the bottom.
Gubas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cross's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gubas wants to control but Cross is keeping busy.
Ground and pound from Cross. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cross thows a huge punch but Gubas dodges it nicely.
Gubas is looking for a sweep. Cross is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cross slips a nice elbow through Gubas's hands, connecting with Gubas's forehead.
Ground and pound from Cross.
Cross drops an elbow to the side of Gubas's head.
Cross thows a huge punch but Gubas dodges it nicely.
Gubas wants to control but Cross is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gubas is looking to improve his position.
Cross thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cross is stalling here. Gubas is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Cross seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gubas has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Cross can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Cross dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Gubas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gubas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gubas wants to control from the top but Cross keeps moving. #SU2#
Gubas stands up and waves to Cross to follow him. #TD2#
Gubas shoots in and gets a takedown into Cross's guard.#ES#
Cross is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Gubas presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T1##TD2#
Gubas has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Cross regains guard immediately.
Cross keeping full guard, as Gubas tries to pass. #ES#
Cross uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#CL2#
Gubas closes the distance and pushes Cross back into the cage.#TD2#
Gubas drags the fight down to the ground.
Gubas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gubas wants to sweep here but Cross controlling him for the moment.
Gubas is breathing heavily.
Cross content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Cross works over Gubas with some ground and pound from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cross loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cross postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cross's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cross throws a big right hand that misses.
Cross landing some decent shots from guard.
Cross throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cross's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cross 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.#SUB#
Cross drops back looking for a leg! Gubas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gubas manages to kick Cross off! Cross jumps back into Gubas's guard.
Cross working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Cross looking to pass the guard.
Gubas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cross lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gubas wants to stand but Cross is controlling the position.
Cross is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cross in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gubas keeping full guard, as Cross tries to pass. #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.
Cross distracts Gubas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ES2#
Gubas uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Gubas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Gubas scores with a takedown into Cross's guard.
Gubas wants to stand and escape but instead Cross has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Gubas will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Cross dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Gubas shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cross is trying to defend but Gubas finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gubas tries to pass to full mount but Cross defends it.
Gubas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cross is trying to stand up here but Gubas is controlling him well.
Gubas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cross. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Gubas decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD2#
Cross gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T1#
Gubas looking to sit in guard and control but Cross gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Gubas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cross defends it easily.
Gubas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gubas working a defensive guard but Cross manages to pass into side control anyway.
Gubas is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cross connects with a decent elbow.
Cross throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The strikes coming from Cross are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Gubas takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T2#
The ground and pound from Cross seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Gubas is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Cross is controlling him well.
Cross throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Cross cracks Gubas with a big elbow.
Cross tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #ES2#
Gubas sneaks out the side door and pushes Cross away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Gubas misses with a series of wild punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gubas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cross manages to avoid it.
Gubas tries to close the distance and clinch but Cross swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cross seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gubas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T3##CL#
Cross pushes Gubas up against the cage in a clinch.
Cross is trying to drag Gubas to the mat but Gubas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cross tries a knee to the head but Gubas blocks it.
Cross tries to pull guard but Gubas holds him up against the cage and eventually Cross drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Gubas has Cross pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gubas pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Cross tumbling to the mat - Gubas dives into Cross's guard.#ES#
Cross has his feet on Gubas's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Gubas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T4#
Gubas misses with a hook. Cross ducked under it nicely.
Cross is looking for a counter combo.
Gubas throws a low kick, looking for Cross's leg but Cross calmly moves out of range.
Cross tries to counter by clinching up but Gubas breaks away and moves out of range.#TD2#
Gubas throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cross tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gubas is in Cross's guard.#ES#
Cross pushes Gubas off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Hubert Gubas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Gubas 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.#ES#
Cross pushes Gubas off and gets back to his feet.
Gubas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cross manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terry Cross showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cross, 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terry Cross!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Berrio takes the fight into the clinch.
Cross is working for takedown but Berrio is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Berrio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Berrio throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cross tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Berrio is in Cross's guard.
Berrio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Berrio lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Berrio is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Berrio has gone for a leg lock! Cross slips out almost immediately though and dives into Berrio's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berrio controls Cross momentarily but Cross frees himself. #T1#
Cross postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Berrio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cross gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cross trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Berrio is trying to control the position but Cross postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cross working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cross might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cross postures up.
Berrio is controlling Cross's posture.
Berrio is looking to stand up but Cross isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Berrio throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cross escapes and throws Berrio's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T2#
Berrio on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Berrio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cross. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Cross tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cross has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Berrio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Berrio is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cross connects with a decent elbow.
Berrio defending against the ground and pound.
Berrio dodges the ground and pound from Cross.#SUB#
Cross working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Cross working away.
Cross misses with the ground and pound.
Berrio is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Cross goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Berrio has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cross but great work by Berrio.
Berrio trying to control the action but Cross is working from the bottom.
Berrio working away.#T4#
Cross defending against the ground and pound.
Berrio scores with a couple of short elbows.
Cross 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.
Cross is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Berrio is trying to get an arm triangle but Cross is defending well. #SU2#
Berrio stands up and beckons Cross to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Berrio shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Cross manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Uraya Berrio will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Berrio clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Cross breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Berrio shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cross is refusing to be controlled, as Berrio sits in half guard.
Berrio looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cross with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berrio is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Berrio is looking to advance position but Cross won't allow it. #T1#
Cross is trying to control but can't.
Berrio is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Berrio lands with a punch from half guard. #SU2#
Berrio stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Cross to get to his feet. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Berrio. #ES#
Cross throws Berrio to one side and escapes!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Berrio tries to clinch there but Cross circles away.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cross enables Berrio to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cross manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berrio wants to control from the top but Cross keeps moving. #SUB#
Cross looking for subs off his back but Berrio has passed one foot through into half guard.
Cross tries to get to full guard but Berrio has control of the leg. #T3#
Berrio working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Berrio is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cross is just riding it out for now. Berrio eventually gives up the hold.
Berrio performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Berrio lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Berrio keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Uraya Berrio has got the better of the ground game so far.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Berrio connects with a nice short shot to Cross's temple. #SU2#
Berrio decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cross shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Berrio defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uraya Berrio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Berrio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cross paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Berrio throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cross tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Berrio is in Cross's guard.
Berrio landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC2#
Cross is rocked!
Berrio makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Oh Cross is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Berrio sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cross's guard.
Berrio scores with a big shot! Cross's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Cross! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uraya Berrio!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Biggims shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Biggims throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cross controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Cross looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Biggims wants to work for an arm triangle but Cross is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Biggims is looking for a kimura here.
Biggims missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Biggims wants to pass the guard but Cross is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biggims thows a huge punch but Cross dodges it nicely.
Cross is looking for a sweep. Biggims is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Biggims wants to work for an arm triangle but Cross is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cross is looking to escape.
Cross is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Biggims scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cross wants to get back to full guard.#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.
Cross looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SU2#
Biggims gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Biggims slaps away a takedown attempt from Cross, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cross is breathing heavily.
Biggims moves in looking to clinch but Cross pushes him off.
Cross wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Biggims tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cross swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Biggims misses with a knee strike.
Biggims prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cross has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Biggims after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Cross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biggims lands an uppercut.#T3##TD2#
Biggims tightens his grip and picks Cross up, before dumping him to the ground. Cross manages to land in guard.
Cross wants to get back to his feet but Biggims passes into half guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Biggims seems to be working for a kimura but Cross defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Biggims looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Biggims wants to pass the guard but Cross is defending well.
Biggims 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.#T4#
Cross is not content to let Biggims control the position.#SUB2#
Biggims is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Biggims sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cross defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ground and pound from Biggims. #SUB2#
Biggims is working for a kimura but Cross is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Biggims seems to be working for a kimura but Cross defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Biggims dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Cross avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Biggims closes the distance and clinches.
Cross tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Biggims has picked Cross up - he's going for a ride! Biggims dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Biggims is looking to take a break and control but Cross is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cross wants to control but Biggims is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Biggims is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cross defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Biggims is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cross is just riding it out for now. Biggims eventually gives up the hold.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Biggims lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Biggims slips a nice elbow through Cross's hands, connecting with Cross's forehead.
Cross is trying to maintain the position but Biggims is very close to passing his half guard.
Cross is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Biggims scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cross is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Biggims is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cross doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Biggims. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Biggims trying to advance position but Cross counters by regaining guard.
Cross avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Biggims stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cross swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Biggims trying to control but Cross is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Biggims drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cross dives on top into guard.#REVR##T3#
Biggims trying to control the position.
Cross with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cross cracks Biggims with a solid left hand.
Biggims has a closed guard, preventing Cross from standing up. #SU#
Cross gets to his feet - Biggims follows without any prompting.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Biggims misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2#
Biggims closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Cross breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Biggims has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Biggims 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.#T4#
Cross keeping moving, preventing Biggims from controlling successfully.
Biggims trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Biggims postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Biggims trying to control but Cross is working from the bottom.
Biggims postures up in Cross's guard and throws a big left but Cross blocks it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Biggims prevents Cross from getting back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Biggims showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Cross shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Biggims makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Biggims tries to clinch but Cross is having none of it.
Cross is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Biggims.
Terry Cross is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cross works over Biggims's head and body with a nice combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Biggims looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Biggims clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Biggims misses with a body punch.
#TD2#
Biggims gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Biggims lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1#
Biggims wants to control but Cross is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Biggims is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Still in half guard, Biggims seems content to control.#SUB2#
Biggims seems to be working for a kimura but Cross defends the submission attempt.
Biggims takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cross wants to control but Biggims is keeping busy.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Biggims lands strikes from half guard.
Biggims throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Biggims is looking for a kimura here.
Biggims is taking a breather. Cross says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Biggims is pressing down on Cross's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cross is holding on for now.
Marcus Biggims has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Biggims trying to control from half guard but Cross is working away.
Biggims lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ES#
Cross has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Biggims is on him like a limpet, forcing Cross back against the cage.
Biggims holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#TD#
Cross pulls guard successfully.
Biggims postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cross keeping moving, preventing Biggims from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB2#
Biggims has gone for a leg lock! Cross slips out almost immediately though and dives into Biggims's guard.#REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cross accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biggims throws a couple of heel strikes.
Biggims trying to keep a closed guard but Cross is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Cross drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Biggims dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Biggims is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Terry Cross has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcus Biggims is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Biggims wants to control from the top but Cross keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marcus Biggims.
I've got Biggims winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Biggims!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Cross misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Aliakbari counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cross wants to sweep here but Aliakbari controlling him for the moment.
Cross will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Aliakbari wants to control from the top but Cross keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cross throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Cross doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Aliakbari won't allow Cross to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross keeping full guard, as Aliakbari tries to pass.
Cross is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Aliakbari is controlling him. #T1#
Aliakbari trying to control the position from guard on top but Cross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Aliakbari closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cross did well to prevent Aliakbari getting side control.
Cross is looking to improve his position.
Cross keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Aliakbari seems content to control.
Aliakbari wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cross keeps working.
Cross manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
Aliakbari trying to control but Cross is working from the bottom.
Aliakbari stops Cross from standing up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cross looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aliakbari is one step ahead there.
Aliakbari trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3##TD2#
Aliakbari closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cross is staying active underneath Aliakbari, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cross trying to control from the bottom.
Aliakbari wants to control but Cross is keeping him busy.
Cross wants to improve his position but Aliakbari is controlling well.
We've been informed that Aliakbari has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cross is working hard here to advance position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4##SU2#
Aliakbari gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD2#
Aliakbari drives through with a takedown into Cross's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Aliakbari postures up and lands a big shot to Cross's brow.
Cross keeping moving, preventing Aliakbari from controlling successfully.
Cross pulls Aliakbari in close to his closed guard and prevents Aliakbari from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aliakbari trying to control but Cross is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amir Aliakbari dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A head kick misses from Aliakbari.
Cross seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Aliakbari throws a head kick but Cross moves out of range.
Aliakbari tries to clinch up.
Terry Cross is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Cross closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Aliakbari quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Aliakbari kicks off Cross and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Aliakbari closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cross did well to prevent Aliakbari getting side control.
Cross tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Aliakbari manages to move to mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amir Aliakbari has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Aliakbari stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Cross misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T1##TD2#
Aliakbari shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Aliakbari is breathing heavily.
Aliakbari looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Aliakbari looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cross with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SU2#
Aliakbari stands up and beckons Cross to join him on the feet.
Aliakbari has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Aliakbari closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cross to the mat! Cross manages to get full guard.
Aliakbari forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Cross wants to control but Aliakbari is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Aliakbari is working for a kimura but Cross is defending it quite comfortably.
Cross moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cross wants to improve his position but instead Aliakbari has moved into half guard.
#T3#
Cross is not content to let Aliakbari control the position.
Aliakbari looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Aliakbari is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cross gets full guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Aliakbari wants to control from the top but Cross keeps moving.
Cross wants to get back to his feet but Aliakbari passes into half guard.
Aliakbari is trying to control the action in half guard but Cross is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Aliakbari throwing shots but Cross is blocking nicely.
Cross slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Aliakbari sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amir Aliakbari showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cross takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cross throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Aliakbari counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cross won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cross is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Aliakbari's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Aliakbari stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Cross wants to get back to his feet.
Cross wants to stand back up but Aliakbari manages to pass into side control.
Cross is looking to regain half guard here but Aliakbari keeps moving and retains side control.
Aliakbari wants to control for a moment but Cross uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #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.
Aliakbari controlling the pace.
Cross wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SU2#
Aliakbari postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Cross to stand up. #TD2#
Aliakbari throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cross was covering up waiting for the punch and Aliakbari finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Cross is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Cross is looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Aliakbari breaks the clinch.
Cross tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Aliakbari counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cross is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Aliakbari looking to pass the guard.
Cross has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #ES#
Cross kicks Aliakbari off and gets to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Amir Aliakbari.
Well Aliakbari 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amir Aliakbari!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Delaney rushes Cross and presses him up against the cage.
Delaney stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Delaney lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Delaney breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Delaney looking to score a takedown here. Cross is defending well but Delaney drives through and ends up in Cross's guard.
Delaney 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.
Delaney looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross wants to stand up but Delaney is controlling him.
Cross wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Delaney stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cross swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Delaney would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Cross is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Delaney won't allow Cross to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Delaney throws a series of punches but Cross avoids them all with ease.
Delaney throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Christian Delaney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cross tries a low kick but Delaney avoids it.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD2#
Delaney shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Delaney trying to control the action but Cross is working from the bottom.
Cross is trying to control but can't.
Cross is looking for a sweep. Delaney is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cross trying to control from the bottom.
Delaney missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Delaney with the ground and pound but Cross uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T3##SUB#
Cross working for a triangle but Delaney defends it easily.
Delaney pushing down on Cross's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cross tries to get to full guard but Delaney has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cross moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Delaney trying to control but Cross is working from the bottom.
Cross seems keen to control Delaney's posture.
Delaney trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Delaney throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Cross counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Delaney breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Delaney dominated that round.
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##CL2#
Delaney moves into range and clinches up with Cross.
Delaney stalling the fight.
Cross fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Delaney breaks the clinch.
Cross throws a left and a right that both miss
and Delaney counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Cross gets tackled into the cage by Delaney. Delaney maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Delaney breaks from the clinch.
Cross is trying hard to land a takedown here. Delaney sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Delaney lands a big head kick that sends Cross tumbling to the mat! Delaney takes a step backwards and waves Cross back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Cross is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Terry Cross has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Delaney lands a huge takedown. Cross is out but the ref is slow to react and Delaney lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Cross lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christian Delaney!
A victorious Christian Delaney 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: Apr 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Martins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Martins decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Martins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Martins tries to stand and escape but Cross is controlling the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Martins in particular looking to stall.
Martins tries to pass to full mount but Cross defends it.
Martins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cross. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Martins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross is trying to stand.
Cross is not content to let Martins control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T1#
Cross controlling the position for now.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Martins doesn't manage to clinch there - Cross circles away.
#TD2#
Martins shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Cross kicks Martins off and gets back to his feet.
Martins misses with a few strikes there.
#TD2#
Martins scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cross works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cross throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#T2#
Martins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Martins is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cross is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cross has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cross in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cross throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SU#
Cross decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Martins, up you get! #TD2#
Martins fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cross to the ground. Martins is now in Cross's guard.#ES#
Cross pushes Martins off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cross enables Martins to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cross manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Martins looks winded!#T3#
Cross wants to stand but Martins is controlling the position.
Cross wants to sweep here but Martins controlling him for the moment.
Cross trying to control the position.
Martins wants to control from the top but Cross keeps moving. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Martins tries to free his leg and advance position but Cross is retaining full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cross is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Martins looking to score a takedown here. Cross is defending well but Martins drives through and ends up in Cross's guard.
Martins preventing the sweep.
Cross is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cross wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
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 Terry Cross will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nice body kick from Cross.
Nice uppercut there from Martins.
Cross misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Martins drives through with a takedown into Cross's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martins throws a strike but Cross rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Cross postures up in Martins's guard and throws a big left but Martins blocks it.
Cross throwing strikes but missing. #SU#
Martins is working an open guard so Cross takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T1##CL2#
Cross tries to keep at a distance but Martins has taken the fight into the clinch.
Martins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cross.
#TD2#
Martins is trying to trip Cross. He has hold of a leg but Cross is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Martins persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SU2#
Martins gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Martins. #ES#
Cross sneaks out the side door and pushes Martins away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martins works Cross's body with a nice hook.#T2##TD2#
Martins scores with a takedown into Cross's guard.
Martins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cross swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cross is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Cross is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cross missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Martins keeping hold of Cross's head, controlling as best he can.
Cross drops an elbow to the side of Martins's head. #SUB#
Cross is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Cross is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Martins is trying is best to control the position here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Cross is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Martins defends it well. #ES2#
Martins pushes Cross off and gets back to his feet.
Martins lands a two punch combo.
Martins throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Martins thuds a left hand into Cross's body.
Terry Cross is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Martins shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Martins was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Martins taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tiago Martins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Martins gets a takedown into half guard.
Cross striking from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martins is thwarting Cross's attempts to control the position.
Cross tries to kick Martins off but Martins keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cross trying to control here.
#T1#
Martins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cross pushes Martins off looking to stand but Martins dives back in and keeps control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Martins throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Cross to regain full guard.
Martins's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Martins trying to control the position from guard on top but Cross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Martins throws a wild body kick that Cross sees coming a mile off.
Cross throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Martins.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Martins has managed to clinch.
#T2#
Cross with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#TD2#
Martins has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Cross is trying to keep an underhook but Martins manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martins wants to advance to full mount but Cross doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Terry Cross overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cross can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Martins controls the pace.
Cross keeping full guard, as Martins tries to pass.
Martins trying to control but Cross is working from the bottom.
Martins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Cross wants to stand and escape but Martins is having none of it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cross is trying to control the position but Martins postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cross avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cross wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cross circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Martins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cross, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cross jumps guard but Martins stands there with Cross around his waist. Cross gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Cross ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cross no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Martins throws a big right hand that misses.
Martins throwing strikes but missing.
Martins passes Cross's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Martins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Martins stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Cross to get to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tiago Martins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Martins 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiago Martins!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 09, 2019 |
#R1#
A jab from Michaels misses. #TD2#
Michaels drives through with a takedown into guard.
Michaels controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Michaels working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Cross is trying to keep Michaels in close.
Michaels prevents Cross from getting back to his feet.
Michaels engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Cross gets caught flat footed, as Michaels shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SU2#
Michaels gets to his feet. Cross looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Michaels changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2##TD2#
Michaels drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cross wants to get back to his feet but Michaels drags him back down.#SUB2#
Michaels has hold of Cross's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Cross seems comfortable defending it but Michaels has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Cross is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Cross is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Michaels couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chad Michaels!
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