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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Obrien misses with a double jab.
DaBaea looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
DaBaea keeps the fight on the outside.
Obrien digs a good hook to DaBaea's body.
#TD2#
DaBaea bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Obrien struggling a bit here.
Obrien tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obrien gets back to half guard.
Obrien tries to get to full guard but DaBaea has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Obrien trying to control but DaBaea postures up.
DaBaea prevents Obrien from improving his position.
Obrien is trying to control but can't.
Obrien wants to get back to full guard.
Obrien flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Obrien keeping control of the position.
Obrien wants to improve his position but DaBaea is controlling well.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
We've been informed that DaBaea has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#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.
Obrien digs a good body shot into DaBaea's ribs.
Obrien tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Obrien shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. DaBaea eats them both and turns towards Obrien to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
DaBaea takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
DaBaea slips a jab and a cross from Obrien.
A jab from Obrien finds it's way through DaBaea's defenses.
Obrien fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T3#
Obrien fails in his attempt to clinch.
Obrien tries to clinch up.
As Obrien backs off DaBaea throws a huge counter combo but Obrien manages to avoid it all.
Obrien lands with a good body shot.
DaBaea throws a push kick but Obrien slaps the foot to one side.
Obrien looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Obrien really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
DaBaea takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Obrien connects with an inside leg kick.
Uresteler DaBaea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Obrien forces DaBaea back against the cage and clinches.
DaBaea managing to block the knees to the body from Obrien.
DaBaea avoids a wild elbow strike from Obrien.#T4#
Obrien pushes DaBaea back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
DaBaea avoids a wild elbow strike from Obrien.
Obrien misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obrien struggles to land a body shot inside as DaBaea controls his hands.
Obrien tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
DaBaea pulls guard.
DaBaea looking to control.
Obrien landing with the ground and pound.
Obrien stops DaBaea from standing up.
Obrien trying to control the position from guard on top but DaBaea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hoyt Obrien dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
DaBaea fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Obrien sprawls well initially but DaBaea persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Obrien kicks DaBaea off and gets back to his feet.
Obrien tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. DaBaea manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Obrien closes the distance and pushes DaBaea back into the cage.
DaBaea avoiding damage as Obrien throws knees to the body.
Obrien tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Obrien gets through DaBaea's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Obrien is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DaBaea can do to turn this around?
Obrien lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of DaBaea backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obrien throws a knee to the head but misses.
Obrien can't find room to land a body shot as DaBaea controls the action.
Obrien tries to throw a body punch but DaBaea avoids it by throwing Obrien back against the cage.
DaBaea is breathing heavily.
Obrien can't get the takedown.
#T1#
Obrien tries to land a knee to the head but DaBaea blocks with his arms.
Obrien softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obrien.
Obrien using the Thai plumb to throw knees but DaBaea has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Obrien makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
DaBaea blocks a body shot from Obrien.
Obrien tries to work over DaBaea's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Obrien using the Thai plumb to throw knees but DaBaea has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Obrien goes for a takedown attempt but DaBaea pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hoyt Obrien is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
DaBaea shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than DaBaea was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Obrien sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
Obrien trying to control here.
Obrien wants to get back to his feet.
Obrien trying to control from the bottom.
DaBaea wants to pass the guard but Obrien is defending well.
Obrien makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Obrien.
DaBaea trying to control but Obrien is working from the bottom. #T3#
Obrien is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
DaBaea takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#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.
DaBaea showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Obrien.
Obrien tries to close the distance and clinch but DaBaea swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Obrien tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. DaBaea manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
DaBaea gets a double leg takedown into Obrien's guard.
Obrien wants to sweep here but DaBaea controlling him for the moment.
Obrien is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Obrien looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hoyt Obrien dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD2#
DaBaea scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Obrien slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Obrien has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. DaBaea is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Obrien.
Obrien is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obrien struggling a bit here.
Obrien is looking to regain half guard here but DaBaea keeps moving and retains side control.
Uresteler DaBaea has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Obrien is trying to control DaBaea's posture but DaBaea avoids it.
DaBaea misses with the ground and pound.
Obrien tries to improve position but can't.
DaBaea misses with the ground and pound.
Obrien tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Obrien is looking for a sweep.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
DaBaea is looking to take a break and control but Obrien is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Obrien is trying to improve his position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
DaBaea avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Obrien throws a front kick aimed at DaBaea's knee but DaBaea avoids it well.
DaBaea tries to counter by closing the distance.
DaBaea misses with a wild combination.
Obrien seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3#
Obrien pulls out of a head kick attempt.
DaBaea drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Obrien defends it well.
DaBaea swats away the attempt to clinch by Obrien.
Despite the aggression on DaBaea's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hoyt Obrien is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Obrien fails in his attempt to clinch.
Obrien tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DaBaea was well out of range. Poor timing from Obrien.
Obrien wants to clinch.
DaBaea is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Obrien misses with a low kick.
Obrien tries to clinch but DaBaea moves out of range.
DaBaea wants to counter with a clinch but Obrien pushes him away.#TD2#
DaBaea decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Obrien trying to control from the bottom.
Obrien is looking to escape.
DaBaea prevents Obrien from improving his position.
Uresteler DaBaea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hoyt Obrien is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Obrien is looking to control DaBaea's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Obrien avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Uresteler DaBaea comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Obrien has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hoyt Obrien!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Costa clinches with his opponent.
Obrien throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Costa blocks it with crossed arms.
Obrien tries to land a knee to the head but Costa blocks with his arms.
Costa pushes Obrien back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Obrien tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Costa gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Obrien has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Costa is working away from the top position though.
Costa passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Obrien!
Obrien really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Obrien is trying to stand.
Costa postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Obrien looks a forlorn figure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Costa scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#ROC2#
Obrien is rocked!#T1#
A big strike lands for Costa! That's really hurt Obrien and he's turned his back - Costa keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Costa jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guizera Costa!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Dregan checks a low kick from Obrien.#TD2#
Dregan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Obrien is looking to improve his position.
Obrien is working hard here to advance position.
Obrien is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dregan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dregan's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obrien is hanging on to Dregan's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Dregan is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dregan can't escape the position.
#T1##SUB#
Obrien looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Dregan is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Obrien gets his way!
Dregan is trying to get back to his feet but Obrien has full control of the position and if anything, Dregan has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Obrien has the hooks in. Dregan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Obrien really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dregan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dregan has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T2#
Obrien is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Obrien has the hooks in. Dregan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Dregan is trying to get back to his feet but Obrien has full control of the position and if anything, Dregan has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Dregan defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Obrien's arms.
Dregan is really stuck here.
A lull in the action here.
Dregan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Obrien.
#T3#
Dregan is in bad spot here.
Obrien struggling to land strikes to the head as Dregan covers up.
Dregan trying to control the action but Obrien just sinks the hooks in.
Dregan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Dregan looks winded!
Obrien is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Obrien controlling well, preventing Dregan from escaping the position.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Obrien is riding his opponent, not letting Dregan buck him off.
Obrien tries to get the hooks in deep but Dregan pushed the leg off.
Dregan wants to control his opponent's hands but Obrien gets his hands free.
Obrien biding his time, looking for the opening.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Obrien trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hoyt Obrien dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Dregan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dregan has Obrien pushed against the cage.
Obrien swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dregan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Obrien backwards.
Obrien changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dregan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Obrien tries to keep at a distance but Dregan has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Dregan has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Obrien is trying to keep an underhook but Dregan 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.
Obrien has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dregan is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Still in half guard, Dregan seems content to control.
Obrien is looking for a sweep. Dregan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Obrien is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dregan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dregan's back!
Dregan tries to escape but Obrien has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Obrien will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dregan is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Dregan is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Obrien gets his way!
#T2#
Dregan trying to control the position but Obrien manages to sink in the hooks.
Obrien trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Obrien is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dregan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Obrien is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dregan can do to turn this around?
Dregan is trying to break free.
#T3#
Obrien is looking to control Dregan but Dregan is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Obrien working for a choke but Dregan is defending well.
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.
Dregan prevents Obrien from getting a body triangle.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Obrien has good solid back control here.
Dregan trying to control but not successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Obrien controlling well, preventing Dregan from escaping the position.
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 Hoyt Obrien 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#
Obrien throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dregan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Obrien tries to bum rush Dregan with a series of wild strikes but Dregan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dregan misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Dregan has managed to clinch.
Obrien can't find room to land a body shot as Dregan controls the action.
Obrien tries a knee to the head but Dregan blocks it.
Obrien misses with a punch on the inside.
Obrien trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dregan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Obrien is defending well for now.
Obrien working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dregan gets through Obrien's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Obrien misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dregan.
#T1#
Dregan slowing the pace effectively.
Dregan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#TD2#
Dregan is trying to trip Obrien. He has hold of a leg but Obrien is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Dregan persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Dregan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dregan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Obrien swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Obrien is adopting a defensive guard.
Dregan wants to control from the top but Obrien keeps moving. #T2#
Obrien throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Obrien working a defensive guard here.
Dregan being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Dregan moves into range and clinches up with Obrien.
Obrien tries to land a knee to the head but Dregan blocks with his arms.
Obrien changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dregan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ronald Dregan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Dregan pushes Obrien up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Obrien landing knees to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Dregan.
Dregan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Obrien has a couple of punches blocked by Dregan.
Dregan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Obrien throws a knee to the head but misses.
Obrien managing to block the knees to the body from Dregan.
Obrien jumps guard but Dregan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Dregan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD2#
Dregan gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Dregan preventing the sweep.
Obrien keeping moving, preventing Dregan from controlling successfully.
Dregan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dregan wants to control but Obrien is keeping him busy.
Obrien regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Obrien tries to roll over but Dregan keeps him under control.
Ronald Dregan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hoyt Obrien is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dregan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Obrien's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronald Dregan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Obrien has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hoyt Obrien!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Cohle looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL2#
Obrien gets tackled into the cage by Cohle. Cohle maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Cohle gets control of Obrien's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cohle will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Obrien 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.
Cohle wants to hit a switch here but Obrien passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cohle there!
Obrien controlling from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Cohle working to try and regain half guard.
Obrien tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Obrien landing strikes from the mount.
Cohle looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Cohle trying to get back to his feet but Obrien is in full control for now. #T2#
Obrien is hanging on to Cohle's back as he tries to escape.
Obrien controls the position.
Obrien really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cohle is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Cohle tries to roll but Obrien sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Cohle is trying to control his opponent's hands. Eventually Obrien gets his hands free and sinks in a rear naked choke. For a while it looks like Cohle is going to survive but after struggling valiantly, he eventually has to tap out! Obrien is your winner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hoyt Obrien!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Obrien wants to clinch up but Briggs keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Briggs manages to pull guard.
Briggs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Obrien will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Obrien looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Obrien is looking to work some ground and pound but Briggs has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obrien looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1##SUB2#
Briggs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Obrien doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Obrien manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Obrien preventing the sweep.
Briggs doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Briggs shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T2#
Briggs content to stall in guard here.
Obrien has his hands on Briggs's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Obrien looking for a guillotine here but Briggs defends easily.
Briggs trying to control but Obrien is working from the bottom.
Obrien pulls Briggs in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Briggs stopping the sweep attempt from Obrien.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Briggs looking to sit in guard and control but Obrien gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Briggs controlling the position.
Briggs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Briggs controls Obrien momentarily but Obrien frees himself.
Briggs wants to improve his position but instead Obrien has moved into half guard.
#T4#
Obrien keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Obrien tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Briggs is looking to escape.#SUB#
Obrien is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Briggs defends it well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#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!
Obrien blocks a head kick by Briggs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joe Briggs will probably get the nod.
That's time! Obrien's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Briggs closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Obrien did well to prevent Briggs getting side control.
Obrien is staying active underneath Briggs, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obrien trying to control here.
Obrien wants to improve his position but Briggs is controlling well.
Obrien holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Obrien moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Briggs must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Briggs stands up from Obrien's guard - Briggs perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Briggs drives through with a takedown into guard. #T1#
Obrien keeping full guard, as Briggs tries to pass.
Briggs wants to control from the top but Obrien keeps moving.
Obrien not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Obrien lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Obrien wants to control from the top but Briggs keeps moving.
Briggs looking for a sweep. Not yet Briggs, not yet. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Briggs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Obrien is aware though and is defending well.
Obrien wants to control from the top but Briggs keeps moving. #SU#
Obrien gets to his feet. Briggs looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Briggs closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Obrien quickly recovers to half guard.
Briggs prevents Obrien from standing back up.
Obrien blocking the ground and pound attempt from Briggs.
Obrien holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Briggs prevents Obrien from improving his position.#T3#
Briggs tries to pass to full mount but Obrien defends it.
Still in half guard, Briggs seems content to control.
Briggs takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Obrien wants to control the action here but instead Briggs manages to pass to full mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Briggs there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Briggs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Obrien wants to hold on but Briggs pushes him away.
Obrien is trying to escape the mount.
Obrien is trying to stand up.#T4#
Obrien is wriggling around trying to escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Briggs lands a big shot there that rocks Obrien but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Obrien manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Briggs perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Briggs trying to control the action but Obrien is working from the bottom.
Briggs is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Obrien is positioning himself well to prevent Briggs advancing to mount.
Obrien is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Briggs 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##TD2#
Briggs dives in and scores a takedown into Obrien's guard.
Briggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Obrien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Briggs is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Obrien has Briggs pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obrien lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB#
Obrien postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Briggs is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Obrien, into his guard. #REVB##T1#
Obrien looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Obrien keeping full guard, as Briggs tries to pass.
Obrien looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Obrien keeping moving, preventing Briggs from controlling successfully. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Obrien avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Obrien keeping full guard, as Briggs tries to pass.
Obrien is adopting a defensive guard.
Briggs looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Obrien is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Briggs working a defensive guard but Obrien manages to pass into side control anyway.
#T3#
Obrien working away.
Briggs tries to improve position but can't.
Briggs is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Obrien's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Briggs desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Obrien is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Obrien content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Briggs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Obrien is working away from the top position though.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hoyt Obrien has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joe Briggs 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!
Obrien prevents Briggs from improving his position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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 Hoyt Obrien.
Well Briggs 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Obrien forces Reddick back against the cage and clinches.
Reddick looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Obrien manages to pull guard.
Obrien wants to stand but Reddick is controlling the position.
Obrien bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reddick's guard. #REVR#
Obrien 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. #SU#
Obrien decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Reddick darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Reddick prevents Obrien from improving his position.
Obrien knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Reddick on the ground.
Obrien is doing well to control the position and prevent Reddick from advancing to side control.#T1##SUB2#
Reddick is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Obrien defends it well.
Reddick prevents Obrien from improving his position.
Obrien really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Obrien slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Obrien manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Reddick manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Reddick had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Obrien defends it easily.#T2#
Reddick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Obrien's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Reddick has a closed guard, preventing Obrien from standing up. #T3#
Obrien controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Obrien stands up from Reddick's guard - Obrien perhaps looking for a knockout.
Obrien bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD2#
Reddick shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Obrien napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Obrien struggling a bit here.
Obrien is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Reddick is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Obrien is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Reddick is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#SUB2#
Reddick has control of Obrien's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Obrien regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Obrien really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hoyt Obrien 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#
Obrien gets tackled into the cage by Reddick. Reddick maintains the clinch.
Obrien lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Obrien fails to land. #TD2#
Reddick manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Obrien will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Obrien controlling from the top position.
Obrien makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obrien is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Obrien has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Obrien scoring with some ground and pound.
Reddick is breathing heavily.#T1##SUB2#
Obrien got a little sloppy there for a moment and Reddick has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Obrien has managed to get both his arms back between Reddick's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Reddick is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reddick can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Obrien controls the pace.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Obrien has managed to clinch.
Obrien misses with a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Obrien creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Obrien turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB#
Obrien working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Reddick gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3#
Obrien is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obrien is keen to just control but Reddick is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Reddick looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Obrien controlling the action here.
Obrien is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reddick can do to turn this around?#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Obrien has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Reddick works to full guard.
Obrien looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hoyt Obrien dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Obrien throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mikal Reddick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reddick takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#TD2#
Reddick closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Obrien can't do much from the bottom here.
Obrien is looking to regain half guard here but Reddick keeps moving and retains side control.
Obrien can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obrien is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Reddick's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Obrien keeping hold of Reddick's head, controlling as best he can.
Hoyt Obrien overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Obrien trying to control but Reddick postures up.
Reddick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Obrien is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Reddick is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Obrien is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Reddick jumps into side control!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Obrien tries to bench press Reddick off him but Reddick keeps the position.
Obrien struggling a bit here.
Obrien tries to buck Reddick off but Reddick is having none of it.#SUB2#
Reddick is trying to get an arm triangle but Obrien is defending well.
Obrien is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Obrien is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Reddick's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Obrien wants to get back to full guard.
Obrien wants to control but Reddick is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Reddick has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Reddick decides to pull guard. #T4##SUB2#
Reddick is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Obrien stays in close to Reddick's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Reddick has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Obrien can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Obrien is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikal Reddick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Obrien 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hoyt Obrien!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Essop shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Obrien manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Obrien wants to get back to his feet but Essop passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Obrien desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Obrien slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Obrien really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Obrien is on top in guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Essop has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Obrien is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Essop.
Essop tries to buck Obrien off but Obrien is having none of it.#T1#
Obrien working the head with strikes.
Essop gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Essop is looking to improve his position.
Obrien working over Essop with some ground and pound. Essop looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Essop is looking to improve his position.
Essop works his way to full guard. Good work.
Obrien controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Essop is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Essop has his foot on Obrien's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Obrien works his way back into a safe position though.
Essop is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Essop misses with a leg kick
and Obrien counters with a one-two to the body.
Obrien uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Essop.#T4#
Essop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Essop moves into range and clinches up with Obrien.
Obrien tries a knee to the head but Essop blocks it.
#TD#
Obrien manages to pull guard.
Essop trying to control the position from guard on top but Obrien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Essop is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Obrien looking to hit a scissor sweep but Essop is one step ahead there.
Obrien pulls Essop in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Obrien can't keep his opponent in guard - Essop advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hoyt Obrien dominated that round.
That's time! Obrien's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Essop throws a jab but it's blocked by Obrien. #CL2#
Essop gets a clinch.
Essop is trying to force a seperation but Obrien has the dominant position.#TD2#
Essop has hold of one of Obrien's legs. Obrien is fighting the takedown attempt but Essop gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Essop trying to control the position from guard on top but Obrien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Essop has eaten all the pies!
Obrien has a closed guard, preventing Essop from standing up.
Essop being controlled here momentarily.
Obrien will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Essop passes into half guard.
Obrien is concentrating on defense, preventing Essop from advancing position. #T1#
Obrien gets back to full guard.
Obrien seems keen to control Essop's posture.
Obrien looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Essop wants to control from the top but Obrien keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Obrien has Essop up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Essop escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Essop closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Obrien tries for a takedown but Essop manages to get underhooks.
Essop misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Essop just misses with a elbow thrown towards Obrien's brow.
Essop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Essop jumps into guard, dragging Obrien to the mat.
Obrien wanted to stand there but Essop had control of the position. #T3#
Essop is trying to control the position but Obrien postures up. #ES2#
Essop pushes Obrien off and scrambles back to his feet.
Essop misses with the combination.
Hoyt Obrien is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Essop throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Obrien was covering up waiting for the punch and Essop finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Obrien is controlling Essop's posture.#T4#
Essop stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Obrien swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Essop trying to control the position from guard on top but Obrien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Obrien wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Obrien has a closed guard, preventing Essop from standing up.
Essop has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Obrien is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laeeq Essop 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#
Essop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Obrien was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Essop pushes Obrien away with a front kick.
Essop throws a head kick but Obrien moves out of range.
#CL2#
Essop clinches up against the cage.
Obrien trying to land knees to the body.
Essop throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Obrien blocks the elbow strike.
Obrien lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Essop throws an elbow but misses.
Obrien scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obrien with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#TD#
Obrien has picked Essop up - he's going for a ride! Obrien dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Essop is trying to escape back to his feet but Obrien uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Laeeq Essop has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Obrien decides to stand back up. Obrien steps back and let's Essop get back to his feet.#T1#
A head kick misses from Essop.
Essop throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Obrien seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Essop has managed to clinch.
Essop has a couple of punches blocked by Obrien.
Essop is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Obrien tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Essop jumps guard.
Obrien engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2##SUB2#
Essop working for submissions but it's allowed Obrien to get to half guard.
Essop is looking for a sweep. Obrien is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Obrien in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Essop has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Obrien is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Essop closes the distance and pushes Obrien back into the cage.#TD2#
Essop jumps guard.
Essop looking to control but Obrien passes into half guard.
Essop trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
Obrien trying to control the pace.
Obrien is nestled in close to Essop, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Obrien is controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Laeeq Essop.
Well Essop 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Laeeq Essop!
Laeeq Essop was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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