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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Merrill has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Merrill there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Grant Merrill has been cut.#TD2#
Conlon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Merrill kicks off Conlon and gets to his feet.
Conlon misses with a takedown
and Merrill counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Conlon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Conlon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Merrill is fending him off so far but Conlon persists. Nope, Merrill circles away and we're back to standing.
Merrill seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Conlon misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Merrill counters by moving into the clinch.
Merrill gets underhooks to prevent Conlon's takedown attempt.
Grant Merrill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bronson Conlon.
Merrill prevents the takedown attempt.
Merrill gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Conlon.
#TD2#
Conlon has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Merrill clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES#
Merrill is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet. #T1#
Conlon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Merrill counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Conlon thinking.
Conlon looks winded!
Conlon dives in for a single leg takedown but Merrill sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Conlon falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Merrill counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Merrill breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Conlon throws a right and a left that Merrill avoids nicely.
Merrill slips a jab and a cross from Conlon.
Conlon throws a leg kick #TD#
and Merrill counters with a shoot takedown. Conlon fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Merrill loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Merrill trying to stand up but can't free himself from Conlon's guard.
Merrill postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Merrill missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Merrill postures up in Conlon's guard and throws a big left but Conlon blocks it.
Conlon looking to control.
Merrill has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Conlon is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Conlon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Conlon shoots in looking for a takedown but Merrill manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Conlon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T3##TD2#
Merrill gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Conlon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Merrill had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Conlon defends it easily.
Merrill knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Conlon on the ground.
Merrill controls Conlon momentarily but Conlon frees himself. #SUB#
Merrill looking for a guillotine here but Conlon defends easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Conlon throws an elbow that misses. Merrill uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Conlon's guard. Nice move by Merrill!#REVR##T4#
Conlon has Merrill pulled in close to control his posture.
Conlon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Merrill postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Conlon is controlling Merrill's posture.#ES2#
Conlon pushes Merrill off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Merrill dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Grant Merrill's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
No luck for Merrill with that takedown attempt.
Merrill fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Conlon.
#TD2#
Conlon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Merrill tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Conlon is in Merrill's guard.
Conlon wants to control from the top but Merrill keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conlon lands a couple of elbows.
Conlon is looking to work some ground and pound but Merrill has wrist control.
Conlon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Conlon throws a big right hand that misses.
Merrill working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Conlon.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Merrill is working an open guard so Conlon takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Conlon misses with a takedown
and Merrill counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Conlon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Merrill is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Conlon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Merrill smiles and moves away.
Conlon misses with a double jab
and Merrill counters with a good low kick that Conlon was not able to check.
Horrible takedown attempt by Conlon or perhaps it was just good defense by Merrill, which made it look bad.
Grant Merrill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bronson Conlon.#T2#
Conlon goes for a double leg but Merrill avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Merrill continues to drive forward.
Merrill dodges the punch combination from Conlon.
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!
Merrill tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Conlon defends well and Merrill ends up having to push Conlon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Merrill stuffs the takedown.
Merrill fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Conlon.
Merrill is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Conlon.#CL#
Merrill has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T3#
Conlon has had enough of the clinch but Merrill keeps him there for the moment.
Merrill wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Conlon has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Merrill breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Conlon shoots and misses
and Merrill counters with a nice leg kick.
Conlon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Merrill is fending him off so far but Conlon persists. Nope, Merrill circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Conlon gets tackled into the cage by Merrill. Merrill maintains the clinch.
Conlon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Merrill pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Merrill has Conlon pressed against the cage.
#BC#
Merrill breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Conlon goes for a double leg but Merrill avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Merrill continues to drive forward.#TD#
Merrill drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Conlon is looking for a sweep.
Conlon parries the strikes from Merrill easily there. Merrill is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Conlon to escape.
#SUB#
Merrill thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Conlon is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Merrill dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Grant Merrill's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Merrill tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Conlon swinging wildly here.
Nice sprawl there from Merrill as Conlon shoots in.
A clash of legs there as Merrill blocks the low kick.
Conlon throws a body shot but no joy.
Merrill is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Conlon can do to turn this around?
Horrible takedown attempt by Conlon or perhaps it was just good defense by Merrill, which made it look bad.
Bronson Conlon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Conlon with a poor takedown #CL#
and Merrill counters by clinching up.
Grant Merrill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bronson Conlon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Merrill jumps into guard, dragging Conlon to the mat.
Merrill looking to control.
Merrill avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Conlon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Conlon throws an elbow that misses. Merrill uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Conlon's guard. Nice move by Merrill!#REVR##T1#
Merrill is looking to stand up but Conlon won't let him.
Merrill scoring with some ground and pound.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Conlon is trying to keep Merrill in close.
Merrill tries to stand but Conlon is controlling from the bottom.
Merrill throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Conlon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #ES2#
Conlon has his feet on Merrill's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Conlon throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
Conlon looks to land a left hand but Merrill moved out of range nicely.
Conlon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Conlon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Conlon misses with a left hand
enabling Merrill to counter with a crisp jab.
Conlon throws a right and a left that Merrill avoids nicely.
Merrill tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Conlon defends well and Merrill ends up having to push Conlon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Merrill shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Conlon sprawls well. Conlon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Merrill gets slowly back to his feet.
Merrill wants to clinch up but Conlon keeps it at a distance.
Conlon throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Merrill counters by moving into the clinch.
Conlon wants to take the fight to the mat but Merrill manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Conlon goes for a takedown attempt but Merrill pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T4#
Merrill closes the distance and clinches up with Conlon, looking for a takedown. Merrill pushes Conlon against the cage but Conlon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Merrill throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Conlon's waist but Conlon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Merrill off to one side.
As Merrill backs off Conlon throws a huge counter combo but Merrill manages to avoid it all.
Nice takedown defense from Conlon. No joy for Merrill on that attempt.
Bronson Conlon seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Conlon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Merrill to the ground. Conlon is now in Merrill's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Conlon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Conlon content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Merrill has locked up a guillotine! Merrill's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Conlon is holding on here and Merrill must be using up a lot of energy. Conlon has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Merrill gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Grant Merrill!
Bronson Conlon spoke after the fight, saying 'Next time...'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2019 |
#R1#
RAbago misses with a jab, cross combination.
RAbago throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
RAbago displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
RAbago goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Grant Merrill has been cut.
RAbago misses with a series of wild punches.
RAbago throws a nice looking combination but Merrill bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A right-left combo lands from RAbago. #ROC2#
Merrill is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
RAbago wobbles Merrill with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! RAbago dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Merrill to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Adam RAbago!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 28, 2019 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Merrill fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yokoi avoids it really well and circles away.
Merrill tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yokoi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Merrill somewhat.
Yokoi is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Merrill is defended easily by Yokoi.
Yokoi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grant Merrill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Yokoi. No joy for Merrill on that attempt.
As Merrill backs off Yokoi throws a huge counter combo but Merrill manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Merrill moves into the clinch successfully.
Yokoi wants to take the fight to the mat but Merrill manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Yokoi can't get the takedown.
#T2#
Yokoi has Merrill pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Merrill manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Merrill breaks the clinch.
Merrill looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Merrill shoots in and gets a takedown into Yokoi's guard.#SUB2#
Yokoi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Merrill doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Merrill manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3##SUB2#
Yokoi working for a triangle but Merrill defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Yokoi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Merrill defends well.#SUB2#
Yokoi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Merrill uses it to pass to side control.
Yokoi sneaks back into half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Yokoi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Merrill looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Yokoi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Merrill pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Yokoi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akumi Yokoi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Merrill shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yokoi as he avoids it easily.
Yokoi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Merrill clinches up against the cage.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Yokoi has eaten all the pies!
Merrill leaning his opponent against the cage.
Merrill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yokoi looking to stall.
Yokoi is trying to pull guard but Merrill turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1##BC#
Merrill escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Merrill fails with a takedown attempt.
Yokoi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Merrill fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Yokoi enables Merrill to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Yokoi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T2##SUB2#
Yokoi is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Merrill frees his head nicely. Oh but Yokoi has switched to an armbar! Merrill is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Akumi Yokoi!
Akumi Yokoi opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Merrill fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dooby looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Dooby checks the leg kick.
Dooby drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Merrill defends it well.#CL#
Merrill pushes Dooby up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Merrill manages to break the clinch.
Merrill buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dooby shoots for a takedown but Merrill saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Merrill shoots in looking for a takedown but Dooby manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Merrill's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dooby tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Merrill paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Merrill seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Dooby tries to clinch but Merrill is having none of it.
Merrill was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dooby shoots and misses
and Merrill makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Merrill misses with a takedown attempt - Dooby sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dooby feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grant Merrill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dooby tries for a takedown but Merrill sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Merrill appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Merrill slaps away a takedown attempt from Dooby, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A quick step to the side and Merrill tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Merrill shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dooby pinned against the cage. Dooby gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dooby drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Merrill defends it well.#T2#
Merrill fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dooby avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Merrill fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dooby, pushing him back against the cage.#T3##BC#
Merrill manages to break the clinch.
Dooby will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Merrill fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Merrill closes the distance and pushes Dooby back into the cage.#T4#
Dooby throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Merrill's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice inside leg kick there by Merrill. That's going to slow Dooby down. #TD#
Merrill looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dooby trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dooby is trying to control the position but Merrill postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Merrill dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Merrill fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Merrill moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Merrill's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dooby fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dooby is breathing heavily.#T1##CL#
Merrill pushes Dooby up against the cage in a clinch.
Merrill gets underhooks to prevent Dooby's takedown attempt.
#BC#
Merrill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dooby shoots in for a takedown but Merrill shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Grant Merrill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scooter Dooby.
Merrill looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dooby is fending him off so far but Merrill persists. Nope, Dooby circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Dooby gets tackled into the cage by Merrill. Merrill maintains the clinch.
Dooby jumps guard but Merrill turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2##BC#
Merrill manages to break the clinch.
Merrill shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dooby as he avoids it easily.
Dooby tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Merrill tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dooby defends well and Merrill ends up having to push Dooby into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dooby shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Merrill is looking to counter the offense by Dooby and move into the clinch.
Merrill looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dooby is fending him off so far but Merrill persists. Nope, Dooby circles away and we're back to standing.
Merrill shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dooby drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Merrill defends it well.
Dooby dives in and grabs Merrill's left leg, looking for a takedown. Merrill pushes down on Dooby's head and hops out.
Merrill lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Merrill throws a head kick that Dooby semi-blocks.
#T3#
Dooby looks for a takedown but Merrill sprawls well.
A quick step to the side and Merrill tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Merrill takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Merrill escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dooby avoids the head kick by Merrill.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dooby crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Merrill - the referee stops the clock and Dooby gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Merrill. Dooby manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Merrill shoots for a takedown but Dooby saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And Dooby tries to counter it with a takedown but Merrill pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dooby fails with a takedown attempt.
Dooby wants to clinch up but Merrill keeps it at a distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merrill shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dooby as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Merrill dominated that second round.
That's time! Merrill's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Merrill forces Dooby back against the cage and clinches.
Dooby trying to stall but Merrill improves his position.
#BC#
Merrill manages to break the clinch.
Dooby displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Merrill.
Dooby is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Merrill darts in and clinches Dooby up against the cage.#T1#
Merrill is trying to break the clinch but Dooby is controlling him.
Dooby takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Merrill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Merrill gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Merrill tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dooby struggling a bit here.#T2#
Dooby sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dooby manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dooby not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Merrill makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dooby looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Merrill throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Merrill postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dooby is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Merrill is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dooby can do to turn this around?
Merrill is looking to slow Dooby down with leg kicks.
Dooby slaps away a takedown attempt from Merrill, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Merrill gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
Dooby wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Merrill breaks from the clinch.
Dooby tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Merrill swivels and escapes.#TD#
Merrill looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merrill takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grant Merrill showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Merrill 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grant Merrill!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Flores tries to clinch but Merrill is having none of it.
Flores fails in his attempt to clinch.
Merrill tries to counter by clinching up but Flores breaks away and moves out of range.
Flores lands a jab to the head.
Flores misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Merrill counters by moving into the clinch.
Flores tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Flores is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Merrill tries to pull guard but Flores won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flores tries to score a body lock takedown but Merrill shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Flores.#T1##TD2#
Flores drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merrill working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Flores is trying to keep Merrill in close.
Flores trying to control the position here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Flores is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Merrill looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Merrill is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Flores defends well.#T2#
Flores postures up in Merrill's guard and throws a big left but Merrill blocks it.
Flores missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Merrill controls Flores momentarily but Flores frees himself.
Flores is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Merrill wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Flores looking to sit in guard and control but Merrill gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Flores wants to get back to his feet but Merrill passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Flores is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Merrill has latched onto it... Big trouble! Merrill pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Flores is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Merrill!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Grant Merrill!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Merrill leaves Assis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Merrill fires out a quick counter leg kick but Assis just manages to avoid it.
Assis stuffs the takedown attempt from Merrill. Merrill gets slowly back to his feet.
Assis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Merrill shoots for a double leg takedown but Assis sprawls well. He's pushed Merrill's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Assis is looking for the big counter here.
Assis tries to clinch but Merrill moves out of range.
Merrill circles away from the clinch attempt.
Assis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Grant Merrill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Assis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Merrill swivels and escapes.
Assis wants to clinch up but Merrill keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Merrill was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Assis has managed to clinch.
Assis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T1#
Assis displaying some good clinch control by pressing Merrill up against the cage.
Assis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Merrill walks away with a smile on his face. Assis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Assis misses with a takedown attempt
and Merrill counters with a nice body kick.
Assis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Merrill as he avoids it easily.
Assis tries to close the distance and clinch but Merrill swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Merrill is looking to clinch.
Merrill shoots in and drives through. Assis sprawls well.
Merrill avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Merrill stuffs the takedown attempt from Assis. Assis gets slowly back to his feet.
Assis looks winded!#T2#
Merrill misses with an attempted mid kick.
Assis shapes to counter with a head kick.#CL2#
Assis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Assis is trying to pull guard but Merrill has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Assis jumps into guard, dragging Merrill to the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Merrill accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Merrill avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Merrill scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Merrill drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Merrill jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3#
Merrill in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Assis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Merrill is looking to stand up but Assis won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Merrill darts in and clinches Assis up against the cage.
Assis looking for a takedown.
Merrill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Assis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Merrill breaks from the clinch.
Assis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Merrill. #CL2#
Assis has managed to clinch.
Merrill wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Merrill letting Assis take a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Assis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Assis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Merrill dominated that round.
That's time! Merrill's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Merrill fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Assis tries to close the distance and clinch but Merrill swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Assis is looking to clinch but Merrill is avoiding it.
As Assis backs away, Merrill returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#KD2#
Assis drops Merrill with a beautiful combination! Merrill stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Assis is looking for the KO!#CUT2#
It looks like Grant Merrill has been cut.
Assis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Merrill counters with a slapping leg kick. #TD#
Merrill drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Assis has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Merrill off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horrible takedown attempt by Merrill or perhaps it was just good defense by Assis, which made it look bad. #TD#
Merrill scores with a takedown into Assis's guard.#ES2#
Assis scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T1#
Merrill throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Assis's waist but Assis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Merrill off to one side.
David Assis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Assis misses with a takedown attempt
and Merrill counters with a low kick, right behind Assis 's knee.
Assis is breathing heavily.
Assis gets in close and tags Merrill with a short punch that almost sends Merrill to the mat! Oh Merrill is in big trouble! He turns his back on Assis, trying to create some distance but Assis rushes him, striking wildly and Merrill goes down! The referee tackles Assis into the cage to end the fight! Assis is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Assis!
An out of breath David Assis thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Joe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Joe enables Merrill to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Joe manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Joe wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Merrill manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Merrill prevents Joe from standing back up.
Merrill thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Joe's head. #ES2#
Joe manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Merrill keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Joe tries to break the clinch but Merrill is controlling the position.
Joe tries to pull guard but Merrill holds him up against the cage and eventually Joe drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Merrill escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Joe with a poor takedown #CL#
and Merrill counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Merrill.
Joe tries to score a body lock takedown but Merrill shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Grant Merrill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Joe.
Joe looks winded!
Joe wants to break free but Merrill has control.
Joe drops down looking for an ankle pick but Merrill pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Joe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Joe gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Merrill to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Merrill throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Merrill with a nice head shot there.
Merrill prevents Joe from getting back to his feet.
Merrill throwing strikes but missing.
Merrill working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Merrill postures up and lands a big shot to Joe's brow.
Merrill throws a big elbow that misses.
Joe wants to stand up but Merrill is controlling him. #T3##SU#
Merrill gets to his feet. Joe looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Joe gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Merrill connects with a couple of short punches.
Merrill works over Joe with some ground and pound from guard.
Merrill landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Merrill thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Merrill drops back looking for a leg! Joe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Joe manages to kick Merrill off! Merrill jumps back into Joe's guard. #T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Merrill's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Merrill trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Joe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Merrill drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Merrill jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Merrill lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Merrill 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#
Merrill looks to score with a jab to the body but Joe is just out of range.
Merrill misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Joe tries to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd cheers as Joe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Merrill doesn't seem phased though.
A combination from Joe does no damage.
Joe misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Joe tries to sprawl but Merrill drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Merrill seems to be looking for submissions.
Joe is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Merrill is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Merrill scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Merrill is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Merrill has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Joe defend it? Merrill steps over the head and cranks it - Joe is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Merrill!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Grant Merrill!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Nageshima misses with a takedown attempt - Merrill sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nageshima bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Nageshima gets tackled into the cage by Merrill. Merrill maintains the clinch.
Nageshima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merrill has had enough of the clinch but Nageshima keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Merrill escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Merrill throws a leg kick but Nageshima sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nageshima tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Merrill throws a body punch but Nageshima moves out of range.
Nageshima misses with a takedown #CL#
and Merrill moves into the clinch.
Merrill is trying to break the clinch but Nageshima is controlling him.
Merrill prevents a takedown attempt there.
Grant Merrill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaoru Nageshima.#TD2#
Nageshima successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Merrill avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2##SU#
Merrill stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Merrill dives in and grabs Nageshima's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nageshima pushes down on Merrill's head and hops out.
Merrill shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nageshima as he jumps to the side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nageshima is defended easily by Merrill.#T3##CL#
Merrill fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nageshima, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Nageshima has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Merrill uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Nageshima has an active guard here but Merrill has managed to pass into half guard.
Nageshima trying to control but Merrill postures up.
#T4##ES2#
Nageshima manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Merrill keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Nageshima drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nageshima has Merrill pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Merrill manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nageshima is trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kaoru Nageshima will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nageshima is looking to clinch but Merrill is avoiding it.
Merrill wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD2#
Nageshima decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nageshima winds up and cracks Merrill with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Merrill is trying to stand back up but Nageshima is controlling him
Merrill is not content to let Nageshima control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nageshima tries to stand and escape but Merrill is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merrill wants to control but Nageshima is keeping busy.
#T1#
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. Nageshima connects with a nice short shot to Merrill's temple.
Nageshima is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Merrill knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nageshima on the ground.#SU2#
Nageshima stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Merrill. No joy for Nageshima on that attempt.
Merrill throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nageshima avoids it.
Nageshima closes the distance and clinches up with Merrill, looking for a takedown. Nageshima pushes Merrill against the cage but Merrill circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Merrill on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Merrill throws a body shot but no joy.
Merrill shoots in for a takedown but Nageshima shows good takedown defense. #T2#
Merrill keeps the fight on the outside.
Nageshima stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nageshima wants it to stay on the feet.
Nageshima shoots for a double leg takedown but Merrill sprawls well. He's pushed Nageshima's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Grant Merrill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaoru Nageshima.
Nageshima misses with a takedown attempt - Merrill sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jab from Merrill.
Nageshima tries to score a power double leg takedown but Merrill sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nageshima somewhat.#T3##TD2#
Nageshima shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Merrill is trying to defend but Nageshima finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Merrill keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Nageshima wants to lay and pray for a moment but Merrill keeps working. #SUB2#
Nageshima is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Merrill has managed to free his arm - good work.
Merrill controlling the position for now.
Nageshima is trying to control. Merrill wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Nageshima is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Merrill has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nageshima slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaoru Nageshima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nageshima dives in for a single leg takedown but Merrill sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A quick step to the side and Merrill tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nageshima avoids the head kick by Merrill.
#TD#
Merrill fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nageshima sprawls well initially but Merrill persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nageshima pushes Merrill off but Merrill dives into side control.
Kaoru Nageshima has got the better of the ground game so far.
Merrill throwing strikes but Nageshima manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Nageshima wants to control but Merrill is keeping him busy.
Merrill is trying to get back to his feet.
Nageshima tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Nageshima lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Merrill down.
#T1#
Merrill managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nageshima.
#SUB2#
Nageshima is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Merrill has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Nageshima is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Merrill has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nageshima should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Nageshima passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Merrill!
Merrill tries to hold on but Nageshima postures up.
Nageshima has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nageshima throwing strikes here but Merrill is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
#T2##SUB2#
Nageshima goes for an armbar but Merrill turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Merrill. #SUB#
Merrill drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nageshima dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nageshima trying to control but Merrill is working from the bottom.
Nageshima scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nageshima has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Merrill is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Nageshima loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nageshima pushing down on Merrill's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
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. Nageshima connects with a nice short shot to Merrill's temple.
Merrill is refusing to be controlled, as Nageshima sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Nageshima seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Merrill is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kaoru Nageshima!
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