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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2019 |
#R1# Fedorov fails with a takedown attempt. Fedorov looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#CL2# Greco gets in close and instigates a clinch. Greco working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Greco softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Greco lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Greco lands on the inside with an uppercut. Greco is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fedorov is defending well for now. Greco tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. A quick uppercut on the inside from Greco. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Greco lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Greco lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fedorov backwards. Greco lands with a short shot to the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Still in the clinch, Greco scores with a nice short uppercut. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Greco creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Greco scores with a shot to the side of Fedorov's head. #T1# A short body shot lands from Greco as the two fighters clinch.
Fedorov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Greco is keeping busy. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Greco creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Greco throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A short uppercut from Greco. Greco works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Greco lands with a short head shot on the inside. Fedorov has been working on his balance at North Side Discount Fitness & Premium Tacos , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Greco. A left hand lands to the body for Greco.
Still in the clinch, Greco scores with a nice short uppercut. Greco pushes Fedorov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Greco lands a shoulder strike. Greco lands with a right to the head. Fedorov tries to pull guard but Greco forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Greco lands with a short shot to the head. Greco scores with a hook to the body. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Greco lands with a light punch inside. Greco lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T2# Greco lands with a light punch inside. Greco lands a left hand.
#TD2# Greco successfully pulls guard.
Greco wants to sweep here but Fedorov controlling him for the moment. Greco is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Greco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Greco tries to strike from the bottom.
#SUB2# Greco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Greco wants to stand up but Fedorov is controlling him. #T3# Greco looking to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Greco seems keen to control Fedorov's posture.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2# Greco darts in and clinches Fedorov up against the cage. Greco lands with a right to the head. Fedorov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! We've been informed that Greco has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Greco scores with a shot to the side of Fedorov's head. Greco digs a right hand underneath Fedorov's ribcage. Fedorov let out a lung full of air as it connected. Fedorov tries to pull guard but Greco won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emelya Fedorov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Fedorov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Greco gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T4# Greco lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fedorov backwards. Greco lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Greco lands with a short head shot on the inside. Greco lands a shoulder strike. Greco scores with an uppercut up the middle. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Nice body punch from Greco. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Greco digs a right hand underneath Fedorov's ribcage. Fedorov let out a lung full of air as it connected. Greco lands a body shot in the clinch.
Greco lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Greco lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fedorov backwards. Greco throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fedorovs head. Nice body punch from Greco - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Greco.
Greco lands a left hand.
Greco lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fedorov backwards. Greco softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Greco lands a nice uppercut. Greco lands a right hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gin Greco dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Greco scores with a nice strike. Fedorov fails with the takedown and Greco counters with a three punch combo that has Fedorov backing up. Fedorov nods at Greco to acknowledge the strikes. Fedorov looks for a takedown but Greco sprawls well. Greco swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fedorov. Fedorov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Greco stuns Fedorov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fedorov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Greco. Emelya Fedorov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2# Greco instigates a clinch. Greco gets through Fedorov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2# Greco pulls guard successfully.
#T1# Greco pulls Fedorov in close to prevent any damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Greco is trying to keep Fedorov in close.
#SUB2# Greco is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Greco controls Fedorov momentarily but Fedorov frees himself. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Greco tries to land a sweep but no joy. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2# Fedorov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Greco has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fedorov has managed to get both his arms back between Greco's legs - danger averted.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Greco has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Fedorov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Fedorov throws a chopping leg kick but Greco manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Fedorov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Gin Greco seems to be getting the better of the standup. Greco jabs at Fedorov's body. Greco lands a lovely overhand right. Fedorov misses with a hook
and Greco counters with a lovely shot to the body. Fedorov blocks a head kick by Greco.
Fedorov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3# Greco cracks Fedorov with a right hand to the side of the head. Greco clobbers Fedorov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Greco scores with a jab to the head.
Greco moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2# Greco clinches with his opponent.
Greco lands with a short head shot on the inside. Fedorov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Greco throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fedorovs head. Greco lands an uppercut. Greco lands a body punch. Nice body punch from Greco. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Greco tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Greco creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4# Greco gets through Fedorov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Greco working some nice short punches in the clinch. A short left from Greco. Greco cracks Fedorov with a nice body shot. Greco works on Fedorov's body with a couple of short punches. Greco lands with a left to the head. Greco lands a body shot in the clinch.
Greco lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Greco lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Greco lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fedorov backwards. Greco lands a left hand.
Gin Greco seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Greco creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Greco pushes Fedorov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Greco scores with an uppercut up the middle. A short body shot lands from Greco as the two fighters clinch.
Greco misses with a knee to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gin Greco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Fedorov walks into a stiff left hand from Greco. Fedorov with a poor takedown and Greco counters with a left to the body. Fedorov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2# Greco darts in and clinches Fedorov up against the cage. A short right from Greco. Fedorov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Greco to keep the fight standing. Greco lands with a short shot to the head. Greco lands with a short head shot on the inside. Greco scores with a nice hook to the head. Greco lands with a short shot to the head. Greco lands a nice uppercut. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Greco digs a right hand underneath Fedorov's ribcage. Fedorov let out a lung full of air as it connected. Greco lands a hook that snaps the head of Fedorov backwards. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Greco lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fedorov or not. Still in the clinch, Greco scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1# Greco lands on the inside with an uppercut. Greco lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A short body shot lands from Greco as the two fighters clinch.
Greco cracks Fedorov with a nice body shot. Greco makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A short left from Greco. A short uppercut from Greco. Greco scores with a nice hook to the head. Greco lands on the inside with an uppercut. Greco scores with a shoulder strike. Greco lands with a light punch inside. A short left from Greco. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Fedorov avoids a wild elbow strike from Greco. Greco lands a hook that snaps the head of Fedorov backwards. Greco lands with a short shot to the head. Fedorov takes a shot to the head. #T2# An uppercut to the body lands inside from Greco. Still in the clinch, Greco scores with a nice short uppercut. A short uppercut from Greco. Fedorov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Greco prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emelya Fedorov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Greco lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Greco. A nice right hand lands inside from Greco. Greco lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A nice left hand lands by Greco.
Greco scores with a nice hook to the head. A body shot lands from Greco.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Greco creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Greco makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A short right hand to the side of the head by Greco.#TD2# Greco jumps guard and drags Fedorov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T3# Fedorov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Greco trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Fedorov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Greco trying to keep a closed guard but Fedorov is proving a slippery customer.
Greco might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fedorov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Greco tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Donk. Greco catches Fedorov right on the button with a cross. Fedorov takes a body punch but keeps moving. Fedorov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Nice body punch from Greco. #CL2# Greco instigates a clinch. A short uppercut from Greco. Greco lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Greco lands on the inside with an uppercut. Greco looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Greco lands a nice shot to the body. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Greco creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Emelya Fedorov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Gin Greco is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Greco lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fedorov backwards.
And that's the end of the fight! Gin Greco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Greco 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 William Peck scores the fight 24:30 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 24:30 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gin Greco!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2019 |
#R1##TD2# Li closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Li prevents Greco from improving his position.#SUB2# Greco is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Li has latched onto it... Big trouble! Li pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Greco is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Li!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jackie Li! Our winner, Jackie Li, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
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Date: Mar 13, 2019 |
#R1# Greco misses with a hook. Benson fails in his attempt to clinch. Greco paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Benson has his takedown stuffed and Greco counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Benson throws a sloppy head kick and Greco counters with a nice body shot. #TD# Benson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SU# Benson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. Benson throws a nice looking combination but Greco bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Greco fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. No luck for Benson with that takedown attempt. #T1# Benson wants to clinch and Greco counters with a stiff right hand. Benson misses with a shot to the body and Greco counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Benson tries for a takedown but Greco circles away easily and Greco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Benson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Benson feints and as Greco raises his hands in defense, Benson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Greco is trying to hold Benson in close to prevent damage but Benson has managed to pass into half guard.
Benson working Greco over with strikes. Benson 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. Benson slips a nice elbow through Greco's hands, connecting with Greco's forehead.#SU# Benson decides to stand up. #T2# Greco defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Benson. Good shot there by Greco. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Benson tries to clinch but Greco is having none of it. Benson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Greco lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Greco fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Nice straight punches there by Greco. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Greco. Greco jabs Benson right on the nose. Benson blinks but takes it well. Donk. Greco catches Benson right on the button with a cross. Jack Benson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Greco scores with a crisp jab that stopped Benson in his tracks. Greco keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. A little jabbing left from Greco on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3# Greco slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. No joy there for Benson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It seemed like Greco was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Nice takedown defense from Greco. No joy for Benson on that attempt. Greco connects with a crisp jab. The crowd cheers as Greco lands an impressive looking overhand right. Benson doesn't seem phased though. Benson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Greco manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD# Benson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Benson controls the position. #SUB# Benson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Greco has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4# Benson controls the position from side control.#SUB# Benson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Greco, who protects the arm well. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Benson moves into full mount! Greco is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gin Greco dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Greco is looking to clinch. Benson doesn't succeed with the takedown and Greco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Benson misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Greco! But no joy. Benson shoots in for a takedown but Greco shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Benson throws a sloppy body shot
and Greco counters with a lovely straight right hand! Jack Benson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Benson has his takedown stuffed and Greco counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Benson. That's going to take a lot out of him. A cross from Greco lands. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Greco scores with a jab to the jaw. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Benson. Benson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Gin Greco seems to be getting the better of the standup. Benson is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Gin Greco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1# Benson on the wrong end of a nice jab. Greco swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Benson. Greco might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Benson moves to clinch but Greco breaks away enabling Greco to counter with a crisp jab. Benson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Benson there as he acknowledges the shot. Benson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL# Benson moves into the clinch. Greco has a couple of punches blocked by Benson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Greco. Benson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC# Benson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Benson is defended easily by Greco.#T2# Greco scores with a body shot.
#CL# Benson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Greco, pushing him back against the cage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD# Benson pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB# Benson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#ES# Benson kicks Greco off and gets to his feet. Greco throws out a powerful jab.#T3# Greco scores with a hook to the body. Benson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Greco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benson.
Greco throws a good cross that connects.
Benson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Benson takes a body punch but keeps moving. Greco keeps the fight on the outside. Benson with a poor takedown and Greco counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Benson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Benson there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD# Benson shoots in and gets a takedown into Greco's guard. Greco is trying to keep Benson in close.
#T4# Benson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Greco working for submissions but it's allowed Benson to get to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action! Benson content to control rather than advance. #SU# Benson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Greco to stand up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gin Greco 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# Benson tries to clinch but Greco moves away and Greco counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Greco dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Benson tries to clinch but Greco moves away and Benson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Benson tries to land a front kick but Greco steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Greco looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Benson shoots for a takedown but Greco saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Greco lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#TD# Benson gets the takedown into side control. Jack Benson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. You can see the frustration on Greco's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Greco trying to remain calm as Benson controls from the top position. Greco tries to control but Benson manages to take his back.#T1# Greco wants to escape the position.
Benson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Greco is trying to stand back up. You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB# Benson is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Greco taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Benson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Benson!
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