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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Blackwater fails with the takedown#CL#
and Thompson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Thompson.
Blackwater looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Blackwater trying to land knees to the body.
Thompson tries to pull guard but Blackwater forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Thompson is trying to pull guard but Blackwater turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Thompson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thompson slaps away a takedown attempt from Blackwater, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thompson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Blackwater fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Walker Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mick Blackwater.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Blackwater.
Thompson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Blackwater throws an elbow but Thompson slips to the side and avoids it well.#T1#
Thompson regains half guard, as Blackwater was trying to land strikes. #ES#
Thompson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD#
Thompson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Thompson working the head and body with strikes.
Thompson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
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. Thompson connects with a nice short shot to Blackwater's temple.
Thompson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Blackwater looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thompson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blackwater's head. #T3#
Thompson sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Thompson scores with a takedown into Blackwater's guard.#T4#
Thompson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Thompson lands a couple of digs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thompson landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walker Thompson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Thompson shoots in and drives through. Blackwater sprawls well.
Blackwater lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Blackwater pushes Thompson up against the cage in a clinch.
Thompson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blackwater can do to turn this around?
Blackwater gets underhooks to prevent Thompson's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Thompson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Blackwater uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#SUB#
Thompson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blackwater defends it easily.
Blackwater cracks Thompson with a solid left hand.
Blackwater is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Thompson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blackwater doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blackwater manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Blackwater working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Blackwater from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Thompson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#ES#
Thompson has his feet on Blackwater's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T2##CL2#
Blackwater has closed the distance and engaged Thompson in a clinch.
#BC#
Thompson breaks the clinch.
Blackwater shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thompson as he avoids it easily.
Thompson shoots in and drives through. Blackwater sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walker Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Blackwater shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Thompson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Blackwater napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blackwater trying to remain calm as Thompson controls from the top position.#SUB#
Thompson in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Blackwater is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Walker Thompson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2019 |
#R1#
No luck for Francis with that takedown attempt.
Francis scores with a head kick. Blackwater tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Blackwater defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Francis.#TD2#
Blackwater shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Blackwater was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francis is looking to reverse the position.
Francis throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Francis manages to get back to half guard.#T1#
Francis flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Francis gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Francis pushes a forearm under Blackwater's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Blackwater is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hung Francis!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Blackwater looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Valenzuela is defending against the submission attempts here by Blackwater.
#SUB2#
Blackwater is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Blackwater is trying to control. Valenzuela wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Blackwater is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Valenzuela doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Blackwater.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackwater is pressing down on Valenzuela's thigh, looking to free his foot. Valenzuela is holding on for now. #T1##SUB2#
Blackwater wants to work for an arm triangle but Valenzuela is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Valenzuela is trying to maintain the position but Blackwater is very close to passing his half guard.
Blackwater wants to stand up but Valenzuela has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Valenzuela keeping hold of Blackwater's head, controlling as best he can.
Valenzuela is trying to maintain the position but Blackwater is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Blackwater is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Valenzuela trying to control here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Valenzuela darts in looking for a takedown but Blackwater gets double underhooks and turns Valenzuela into the cage. #TD#
Valenzuela looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Blackwater!#ES2#
Blackwater throws Valenzuela to one side and escapes!
Valenzuela really is a fat lump.
Valenzuela shoots in but Blackwater avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3#
Valenzuela tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blackwater sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Valenzuela somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Valenzuela. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Valenzuela moves into the clinch.
Valenzuela misses with a punch on the inside.
Blackwater blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valenzuela is pressed up against the cage. Blackwater has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Valenzuela down to the mat. Valenzuela avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #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.
Valenzuela shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blackwater but Blackwater pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Valenzuela shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Blackwater fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Valenzuela to the ground. Blackwater is now in Valenzuela's guard.
Valenzuela working a defensive guard here.
Blackwater wants to pass the guard but Valenzuela is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Blackwater thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Blackwater has gone for a leg lock! Valenzuela slips out almost immediately though and dives into Blackwater's guard.#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Blackwater dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Valenzuela tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blackwater swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Valenzuela fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Blackwater shoots in and bounces Valenzuela off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Valenzuela not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackwater trying to control the position from guard on top but Valenzuela is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blackwater has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blackwater's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Valenzuela lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Valenzuela 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.
Valenzuela won't allow Blackwater to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Blackwater has his foot on Valenzuela's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Valenzuela works his way back into a safe position though.
Valenzuela loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Blackwater is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Valenzuela is aware though and is defending well.#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.
Blackwater keeping moving, preventing Valenzuela from controlling successfully.
Blackwater thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Valenzuela trying to control but Blackwater is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Blackwater drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Blackwater is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Blackwater is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Valenzuela is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Valenzuela is looking to regain half guard here but Blackwater keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Blackwater throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
Blackwater goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Valenzuela rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Blackwater's guard! Nice work there by Valenzuela!
Valenzuela wants to control from the top but Blackwater keeps moving.
Valenzuela trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Valenzuela throws an elbow that misses. Blackwater uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Valenzuela's guard. Nice move by Blackwater!#REVB##T4#
Valenzuela seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Valenzuela controls Blackwater momentarily but Blackwater frees himself. #SUB2#
Blackwater postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Valenzuela is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Blackwater, into his guard. #REVR#
Valenzuela wants to control from the top but Blackwater keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mick Blackwater will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Blackwater looks for a takedown but Valenzuela sprawls well.
Valenzuela shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Blackwater sprawls well. Blackwater wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Valenzuela gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Valenzuela closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Valenzuela lands in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Blackwater throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Valenzuela escapes and throws Blackwater's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T1#
Valenzuela wants to control but Blackwater is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Valenzuela thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Blackwater is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Blackwater keeps trying to improve his position.
Blackwater manages to get back to half guard.
Valenzuela slips a nice elbow through Blackwater's hands, connecting with Blackwater's forehead.
Valenzuela trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Blackwater looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Valenzuela pushes past his half guard into mount!
Blackwater takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Blackwater is desperately trying to improve his position but Valenzuela has a good base and remains in mount.
Valenzuela tries to control but Blackwater wriggling away.
Valenzuela controlling the position easily from mount.
Blackwater is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Valenzuela looking to control and managing it successfully.
Blackwater is looking to improve his position but Valenzuela isn't that keen on the idea.
Frankie Valenzuela has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mick Blackwater is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blackwater holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Valenzuela tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frankie Valenzuela showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Blackwater 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Frankie Valenzuela!
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