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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hunlin. #ES2#
Benedito explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Benedito shoots in for a takedown but Hunlin shows good takedown defense.
Benedito dives in for a single leg takedown but Hunlin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Hunlin clinches up with Benedito and pushes him back against the cage.
Benedito has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Benedito tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hunlin smiles and moves away.
Greg Hunlin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calebe Benedito.
Benedito keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hunlin misses with a few strikes there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Hunlin closes the distance and clinches.
Benedito tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Hunlin breaks the clinch.
Hunlin stuffs the takedown.
Benedito misses with a two punch combination.
Calebe Benedito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Hunlin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hunlin working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Benedito seems a little lost for a moment, as Hunlin dominates the positioning.#T1#
Benedito is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Benedito's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hunlin advances to mount.
Hunlin manages to capitalize on a mistake by Benedito to take his back!
Hunlin missing with punches from the back.
Benedito rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T2#
Hunlin slows the pace down in half guard.
Hunlin prevents Benedito from improving his position.
Hunlin throwing shots but Benedito is blocking nicely.
Hunlin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Benedito on the ground.#SUB2#
Benedito actively working from the bottom here.
Benedito blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hunlin.
Benedito wants to control but Hunlin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Benedito controlling the position for now.
Hunlin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3##SU#
Hunlin decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Benedito dives in for a single leg takedown but Hunlin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Benedito shoots and misses
and Hunlin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benedito with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hunlin counters with a stiff right hand.
Benedito throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Hunlin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hunlin.
Benedito is trying to break the clinch but Hunlin has him pressed against the cage.
Benedito is trying to pull guard but Hunlin has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Hunlin jumps guard and drags Benedito to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Benedito being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
Hunlin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hunlin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Benedito looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hunlin passes into side control.
Hunlin gets to mount! Benedito was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Hunlin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Hunlin 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#
Benedito lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hunlin circles away quickly and effectively.
Benedito misses with the combination.
Hunlin keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Hunlin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2#
Benedito bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD#
Hunlin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benedito is looking to stand up but Hunlin isn't so interested in that idea.
Hunlin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hunlin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU#
Hunlin stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Benedito misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL#
Hunlin pushes Benedito up against the cage in a clinch.
Benedito is trying to pull guard but Hunlin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1##TD#
Hunlin jumps into guard, dragging Benedito to the mat.
Benedito throws a big elbow that misses.
Hunlin trying to control the position.
Hunlin pulls Benedito in close to prevent any damage.
Hunlin keeping moving, preventing Benedito from controlling successfully.
Benedito is fighting to break Hunlin's control of his arms but Hunlin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hunlin trying to keep a closed guard but Benedito is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hunlin 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#
Hunlin trying to mount his opponent but Benedito defends it.
Benedito wants to control but Hunlin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hunlin missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Benedito looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Benedito won't allow Hunlin to pass to mount.
Benedito is staying active underneath Hunlin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Benedito works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Hunlin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Benedito has his foot on Hunlin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hunlin works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Hunlin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Benedito is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hunlin defends well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hunlin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hunlin slips nicely into half guard.
Hunlin is controlling the pace.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Benedito actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Benedito manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Benedito is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU#
Hunlin gets to his feet. Benedito looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Horrible takedown attempt by Benedito or perhaps it was just good defense by Hunlin, which made it look bad.
Benedito fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Greg Hunlin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calebe Benedito.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Benedito enables Hunlin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Benedito manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Benedito throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Benedito is breathing heavily.
Hunlin 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Greg Hunlin will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Benedito tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hunlin swivels and escapes.#TD#
Benedito gets caught flat footed, as Hunlin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Benedito escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hunlin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Benedito looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunlin is one step ahead there. #SU#
Benedito is working an open guard so Hunlin takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Benedito tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hunlin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Benedito somewhat.
It looked like Hunlin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Benedito.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedito tries for a takedown but Hunlin circles away easily
and Hunlin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Greg Hunlin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calebe Benedito.
Hunlin stuffs the takedown attempt from Benedito. Benedito gets slowly back to his feet.
Benedito takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##TD#
Hunlin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Benedito!
Benedito tries to control but Hunlin manages to take his back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hunlin controlling the positon.
Benedito trying to control but not successfully.
Benedito is trying to get back to his feet but Hunlin has full control of the position and if anything, Benedito has just worked his way into a worse spot.
I would not like to be Benedito right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benedito breaks Hunlin's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB#
Hunlin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Benedito defends it easily.#T2#
Hunlin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Benedito working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hunlin.
Greg Hunlin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Benedito is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hunlin defends well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Hunlin stands and steps away. Benedito gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Hunlin gets a clinch. #TD#
Hunlin gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Benedito regains guard.
#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Benedito manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T3##TD#
Hunlin has Benedito pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hunlin pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Benedito tumbling to the mat - Hunlin dives into Benedito's guard.
Benedito wants to hit a switch here but Hunlin passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Benedito there!
Benedito looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Benedito avoids the strikes from Hunlin.
I really don't envy Benedito right now.
Benedito breaks Hunlin's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB#
Hunlin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Benedito defends well.#SU2#
Benedito stands up and waves to Hunlin to follow him. #T4#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Benedito!
Greg Hunlin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hunlin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hunlin sets himself, and Benedito steps forward looking for the clinch! Hunlin avoids it this time.
Benedito throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hunlin tried to counter with a leg kick but Benedito avoided it.
Benedito misses with the combination.
Hunlin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Benedito manages to circle out of the way.
Benedito swinging wildly here.
Calebe Benedito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Greg Hunlin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD#
Hunlin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Greg Hunlin.
Well Hunlin 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Hunlin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2019 |
#R1#
A nice combination there by Benedito.
Nice shot lands for Benedito.#TD#
Benedito closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Di Castillo quickly recovers to half guard.
Di Castillo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Benedito preventing the sweep.
Di Castillo keeps trying to improve his position.
Di Castillo pulls Benedito in close to his closed guard and prevents Benedito from doing any damage or advancing position.
Let's hope that Di Castillo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Di Castillo keeping moving, preventing Benedito from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Di Castillo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Benedito accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Di Castillo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Di Castillo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#T1#
Di Castillo managing to control the position.
Benedito stopping the sweep attempt from Di Castillo.
Benedito wants to get up but he can't break Di Castillo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB2#
Di Castillo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Benedito defends well.
Benedito trying to control the position from guard on top but Di Castillo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benedito with a flurry of punches that miss.
Di Castillo wants to sweep here but Benedito controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Benedito drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Benedito jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Di Castillo has Benedito pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL2#
Di Castillo clinches. #TD2#
Di Castillo has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Benedito regains guard immediately.
Di Castillo is working Benedito over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Benedito has his feet on Di Castillo's thighs here. He's pushed Di Castillo 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! Di Castillo screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Calebe Benedito!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Kennedy gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Benedito makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Benedito goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Benedito throws a series of punches but Kennedy avoids them all with ease.
Kennedy with the counter takedown but Benedito avoids it easily.
Benedito misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kennedy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#TD#
Kennedy tries to sprawl but Benedito drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kennedy regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Benedito drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kennedy looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kennedy looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kennedy! #REVB#
Kennedy tries to advance to mount but can't.
Benedito gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Kennedy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Benedito has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Kennedy is looking for a kimura but Benedito is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kennedy to get the leverage. #T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Benedito manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kennedy prevents Benedito from getting back to his feet.
Benedito is trying to hold Kennedy in close to prevent damage but Kennedy has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Benedito is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kennedy pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Benedito looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Benedito looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kennedy wants to work for an arm triangle but Benedito is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Kennedy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Benedito has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kennedy is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2##SUB#
Benedito looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Kennedy pushes past his half guard into mount! #SUB2#
Kennedy looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Kennedy has hold of Benedito's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Benedito manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB2#
Kennedy goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Benedito turns into him and now he's in Kennedy's guard.
Benedito missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3##SUB2#
Kennedy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Benedito defends well.
Kennedy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Benedito in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kennedy keeping moving, preventing Benedito from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Benedito drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kennedy dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Benedito had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kennedy defends it easily.#T4##SUB#
Benedito is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kennedy defends well.#SUB#
Benedito looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kennedy is defending well. Benedito quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kennedy has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Benedito celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Calebe Benedito!
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