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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 06, 2019 |
#R1#
A head kick by NoName misses
and Tran counters with a head kick. #CL2#
NoName pushes Tran up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Tran breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
NoName shoots for a double leg takedown but Tran sprawls well. He's pushed NoName's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tran tries to counter by clinching up but NoName breaks away and moves out of range.
NoName fails with the takedown#CL#
and Tran counters by moving into the clinch.
Tran is trying to stall.
Tran is trying to force a seperation but NoName has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tran is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. NoName is defending well for now.
NoName takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tran holding his opponent close, against the cage.
NoName is trying to pull guard but Tran has him pressed against the cage.
Armando Tran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of IHave NoName.
Tran's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T1#
Tran stalling in the clinch.
Tran stalling in the clinch but NoName improves position. #BC2#
NoName breaks the clinch.
NoName shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
NoName tries to clinch up.
Tran slips a jab and a cross from NoName.
Tran tries to counter by clinching up but NoName breaks away and moves out of range.
NoName misses with a two punch combination.
NoName shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tran pinned against the cage. Tran gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
A low kick from NoName is predictable there #CL#
and Tran counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
NoName pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
NoName throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tran seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Tran pushes NoName up against the cage in a clinch.
NoName goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tran misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from NoName.
#BC2#
NoName breaks the clinch.
IHave NoName seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
NoName looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tran stuffs the takedown attempt from NoName. NoName gets slowly back to his feet.
Tran defends well against a solid takedown attempt from NoName.
Tran tries to counter by clinching up but NoName breaks away and moves out of range.#T3#
NoName throws an overhand right that lands on Tran's shoulder, as Tran tries to avoid the shot.
Tran seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Tran gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tran works on NoName's body with a couple of short punches.
NoName is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tran gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
NoName misses with a knee to the head.
NoName manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tran is looking to control NoName's arms but NoName gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tran has his back to the cage.
Tran working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Tran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for NoName, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
NoName looks to clinch
and Tran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
NoName wants to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Tran. No joy for NoName on that attempt.
NoName shoots in and drives through. Tran sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from NoName is defended easily by Tran.
Tran is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from NoName.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Tran has closed the distance and engaged NoName in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armando Tran dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
NoName shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
NoName shoots in looking for a takedown but Tran manages to keep the fight standing, pushing NoName's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
NoName with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Tran counters by clinching up.
Armando Tran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of IHave NoName.#BC2#
NoName breaks from the clinch.
NoName throws a head kick that misses.
NoName shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tran as he avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by NoName or perhaps it was just good defense by Tran, which made it look bad.
Tran is looking for a counter combo.
Tran really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
NoName doesn't manage to clinch there - Tran circles away.
NoName closes the distance but Tran moves to the side
and Tran counters with a series of strikes. NoName will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from NoName.
Tran throws a counter high kick but NoName was just alert enough to avoid it.
Armando Tran is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
NoName moves in looking to clinch but Tran pushes him off.
NoName throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tran wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tran shoots in looking for a takedown. NoName tries to sprawl out of it but Tran keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. NoName manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Armando Tran is winning the standup battle so far.
NoName misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tran shoots in for a double leg but NoName sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T2#
NoName fails with a takedown attempt.
Tran seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that NoName can do to turn this around?
NoName misses with a looping right.
NoName shoots in but Tran avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
NoName has managed to clinch.
Tran tries to circle away but NoName has him pinned against the cage.
Tran is trying to break the clinch but NoName is controlling him.
NoName drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tran pulls his leg out and moves away.
NoName stuffs the takedown.#T3#
Tran is trying hard to land a takedown here. NoName sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
NoName is looking to clinch but Tran is avoiding it.
NoName with a poor takedown #CL#
and Tran holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tran misses with a punch to the body.
NoName has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tran after a bit of a struggle.
Tran avoiding damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tran - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tran leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tran tries to break free but NoName pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
NoName tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tran smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Tran moves into range and clinches up with NoName.
NoName is looking for a takedown.
Tran content to slow the pace in the clinch.
NoName stalling in the clinch but Tran improves position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stalling in the clinch from NoName.
Tran tries to break free but NoName pushes him back against the cage.
Tran is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armando Tran dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Tran keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tran seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
NoName throws a head kick but Tran moves out of range.
Tran is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from NoName.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from NoName.
NoName changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tran tries to avoid it but NoName manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tran to the ground. Tran escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Armando Tran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of IHave NoName.
NoName shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tran pinned against the cage. Tran gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tran thinks about countering with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
NoName misses with a takedown
and Tran counters with a nice uppercut. #T1##TD#
Tran shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tran was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SU#
Tran decides to stand back up. Tran steps back and let's NoName get back to his feet.
NoName wants to clinch up but Tran keeps it at a distance.
Tran wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
NoName shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tran as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Tran feints and as NoName raises his hands in defense, Tran changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
NoName is striking from the bottom but Tran uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tran is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
NoName wants to get back to full guard.
Tran will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tran lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
NoName wants to stand back up but Tran manages to pass into side control.
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!
NoName is trying to work for a sweep but Tran has mounted him!
Tran controlling the pace for now. #T3#
NoName is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tran controlling his opponent.
Tran has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tran with a couple of short strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Tran has control of NoName's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and NoName regains control of the situation pretty easily.
IHave NoName has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Armando Tran is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
NoName tries to hold on but Tran postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Armando Tran showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tran 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armando Tran!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Geone shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tran sprawls well. Tran wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Geone gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Geone fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tran, pushing him back against the cage.
Tran lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Geone.
Geone digs a right hand underneath Tran's ribcage. Tran let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tran has Geone pressed against the cage, preventing Geone from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Geone goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tran prevents it.
Tran working hard to break the clinch.
Geone misses with an elbow strike.
#T1#
Tran missing with knees to the body.
Tran leaning against his opponent.
Tran just leaning against Geone, taking a breather.
Tran gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#BC#
Tran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Geone rushes Tran and presses him up against the cage.
Tran trying to stall but Geone improves his position.
Tran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Geone's elbow.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tran - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tran looking to stall.
Geone blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tran can't break the clinch.
Tran working aggressively here.
Tran really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Come on Tran - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#TD2#
Geone jumps guard and drags Tran to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T2#
Geone trying to control the position here.
Geone is continuing to stall.#SU#
Tran stands up from Geone's guard - Tran perhaps looking for a knockout.
Geone goes for a double leg but Tran avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tran continues to drive forward.
Armando Tran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberto Geone.#CL2#
Geone fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tran, pushing him back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tran - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tran is trying to maintain a safe position but Geone gets an underhook and turns Tran into the cage.#T3#
Geone jumps guard but Tran turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Tran breaks from the clinch.
Geone shoots in looking for a takedown. Tran tries to sprawl out of it but Geone keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tran manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Geone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Geone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tran manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Geone takes the fight into the clinch.
Tran can't break the clinch.
#T4#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Geone looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tran is looking to break free of the clinch but Geone has double underhooks.
Tran lands a good knee to the midsection. Geone won't want to take too many of those.
Tran tries a body shot but Geone blocks it.
Tran is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Tran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Geone shoots for a takedown but Tran saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Geone closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tran circles away.
Geone fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Geone tries for a takedown but Tran circles away easily
and Tran counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armando Tran dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Geone throws a body kick that misses
and Tran finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Geone darts in looking for a takedown but Tran gets double underhooks and turns Geone into the cage.
Geone displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tran.
Geone dives in for a single leg takedown but Tran sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tran misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Geone counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geone avoiding damage as Tran throws knees to the body.
#TD2#
Geone gets control of Tran's arms and successfully pulls guard. Geone will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tran throws a big elbow that misses.
Tran throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Geone has his hands on Tran's head, controlling the position.
Geone is trying to keep Tran in close.
#SUB2#
Geone looking for a guillotine here but Tran defends easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tran wants to control from the top but Geone keeps moving. #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.#ES2#
Geone pushes Tran off and scrambles back to his feet.
Geone will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Armando Tran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberto Geone.
Geone fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Geone looks to move away, Tran throws a big counter combo but Geone just gets out of the way.#TD#
Tran scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Geone is trying to control Tran's posture but Tran avoids it. #T3#
Geone gets back to half guard.
Geone is breathing heavily.#SU#
Tran stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Geone to get to his feet. #TD#
Tran shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Geone manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Tran keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T4#
Tran has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short uppercut from Geone.
Geone has Tran pressed against the cage, preventing Tran from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tran prevents Geone from breaking the clinch.
Tran trying to control the position but instead, Geone has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tran into the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD2#
Geone has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tran uses from the top position.
Tran tries to stand but Geone is controlling from the bottom.
Geone is trying to control the position but Tran postures up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Tran gets to his feet. Geone looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Geone 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#
Geone fails with the takedown.
Geone tries for a takedown but Tran sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Geone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tran as he avoids it easily.
Armando Tran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberto Geone.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Geone is defended easily by Tran.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Geone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tran moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tran is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Geone.
Geone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Geone dives in for a single leg takedown but Tran sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Tran darts in and clinches Geone up against the cage.
Tran manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tran taking a breather.#BC#
Tran breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Geone shoots in but Tran avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like Tran was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Geone has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
Geone keeps the fight on the outside.
Geone throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tran's waist but Tran gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Geone off to one side.
Tran seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Tran moves into the clinch successfully.
Geone stalling in the clinch but Tran improves position.
Tran is stalling here.
A short body shot lands from Tran as the two fighters clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tran obliges.
Geone wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tran is stalling here.
Tran lands a good knee to the midsection. Geone won't want to take too many of those.
Tran tries to break the clinch but Geone is controlling the position. #T3#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tran is trying to break free.
Tran is trying to maintain a safe position but Geone gets an underhook and turns Tran into the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Geone takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tran is trying to stall.
Geone wants a takedown but no success here.
The referee calls for Tran to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Armando Tran.
Geone shoots and misses #CL#
and Tran moves into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tran - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Geone manages to pull guard.
#SU#
Tran stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Tran drives through and clinches with Geone against the cage.
Tran is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Tran breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Geone darts in trying to clinch
and Tran counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Geone is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Geone closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Armando Tran showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tran 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armando Tran!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Tran shoots in but Evans avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tran tries to clinch there but Evans circles away.
Evans doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tran counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Evans shoots in and drives through. Tran sprawls well.
Tran is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Evans.
Horrible takedown attempt by Evans or perhaps it was just good defense by Tran, which made it look bad.
Armando Tran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rashad Evans.#TD2#
Evans closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tran's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Evans looks winded!
Tran working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans preventing the sweep.
Evans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Evans postures up in Tran's guard and throws a big left but Tran blocks it. #T1#
Tran is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Evans stands up over Tran, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Evans wants to pass the guard but Tran is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Evans drops back looking for a leg! Tran is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tran manages to kick Evans off! Evans jumps back into Tran's guard.
Tran looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Evans is looking to work some ground and pound but Tran has wrist control.
Tran wants to sweep but no luck.
Tran will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Evans accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Evans preventing the sweep. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Evans pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tran is keeping the position for now.
Evans throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tran fails to land the takedown.
Evans doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Tran moves into the clinch.
Evans is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tran is defending well.
Tran stalling in the clinch but Evans improves position.
Tran slows down the pace here.
Evans blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Evans avoiding damage as Tran throws knees to the body.
Tran is looking to control Evans's arms but Evans gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tran has his back to the cage.
Tran is trying to maintain a safe position but Evans gets an underhook and turns Tran into the cage.
Tran can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Armando Tran.
Evans fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tran is looking for a counter combo.
Evans dives in for a single leg takedown but Tran sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Evans shoots in for a double leg but Tran sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tran tries to close the distance and clinch up but Evans swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Tran clinches up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T4#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Tran for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Tran is trying to break free.
Tran manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tran misses with a body punch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Evans has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tran is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tran taking a breather.
Tran is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armando Tran dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tran leaves Evans with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Evans misses with a takedown
and Tran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Evans misses with a takedown attempt
and Tran counters with a head kick.
Armando Tran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rashad Evans.
Tran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Evans shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tran sprawls well. Tran wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Evans gets slowly back to his feet.
Rashad Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Tran moves into the clinch.
Evans has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tran seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Evans can turn it around.
Tran displaying some good clinch control by pressing Evans up against the cage.
Evans is breathing heavily.#T1#
Tran landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nice body punch from Tran.
Come on Tran - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC#
Tran breaks the clinch.
Tran shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Evans pinned against the cage. Evans gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Evans shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tran counters with a big head kick but Evans shrugs it off.
Tran shoots in for a takedown but Evans shows good takedown defense. #T2#
Evans has his takedown stuffed
and Tran counters with a stiff right hand.
Tran shoots in but no luck this time.
Tran moves in looking to clinch but Evans pushes him off.
Evans has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Tran moves into the clinch.
Tran tries to break free but Evans pushes him back against the cage.
Tran putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Evans in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tran is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tran leaning against his opponent.
Tran will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Evans up against the cage.#T3#
Evans is trying to drag Tran to the mat but Tran just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tran cracks Evans with a nice body shot.
Tran is trying to break free.
Tran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Evans can do to turn this around?
Tran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tran is trying to stall.
Tran really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tran is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Evans as Tran tries to tie him up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Evans as Tran tries to tie him up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Armando Tran.
Evans looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Evans fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Evans slaps away a takedown attempt from Tran, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tran fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armando Tran dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Evans will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tran tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Evans manages to circle out of the way.
Armando Tran is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown attempt by Evans or perhaps it was just good defense by Tran, which made it look bad.
Tran wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Tran gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tran is trying to stall.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tran seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Evans is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Tran has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tran tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tran crunches a lovely knee into Evans's ribcage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tran content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Evans takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Armando Tran.
Evans fails with the takedown
and Tran counters with a head kick.
Armando Tran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rashad Evans.#CL#
Tran forces Evans back against the cage and clinches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tran is trying to break the clinch but Evans has him pressed against the cage.
Armando Tran has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tran - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T2#
Tran leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tran stalling in the clinch but Evans improves position.
Tran is looking to control Evans's arms but Evans gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tran has his back to the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Armando Tran.#CL#
Tran has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Tran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Evans closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tran circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Tran on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tran tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Evans defends well and Tran ends up having to push Evans into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Evans misses with a takedown attempt
and Tran connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Evans tries for a takedown but Tran sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Armando Tran is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Evans is defended easily by Tran.
Evans tries for a takedown but Tran sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Tran. No joy for Evans on that attempt. #CL#
Tran has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tran wants to get back to striking at distance but Evans won't allow it.
Evans keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tran's efforts to push away.
Tran misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tran struggles to land a body shot inside as Evans controls his hands.
#T4#
Evans drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tran gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Evans on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tran is leaning against Evans and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Come on Tran - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tran wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tran trying to control the position but instead, Evans has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tran into the cage.
Tran trying to control the position but instead, Evans has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tran into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Armando Tran showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tran, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:26
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armando Tran!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Gaul instigates a clinch.
Gaul throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tran stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tran effectively controlling the action here.
Tran misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tran taking a breather.
The referee calls for Tran to work.
Tran keeps control of Gaul as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gaul blocks a body shot from Tran. #BC#
Tran breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tran tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gaul swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaul misses with a takedown attempt - Tran sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Tran was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gaul dives in for a single leg takedown but Tran sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T1##CL#
Tran gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gaul wants to break free but Tran has control.
Tran has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tran tries to stall but Gaul uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gaul is stalling here.
Knees to the body from Tran.
Tran tries to land knees in the clinch but Gaul avoids the damage to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gaul.
Tran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gaul is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tran leaning against his opponent.
Gaul managing to block the knees to the body from Tran.
Gaul is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tran pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Armando Tran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anak Gaul.#T2#
Tran stalling in the clinch but Gaul improves position.
Gaul is looking to break free of the clinch but Tran has double underhooks.
Tran prevents Gaul from breaking the clinch.
Tran gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gaul.
Tran looking to stall.
Gaul tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Gaul pulls guard. #SUB2#
Gaul escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tran gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gaul is controlling Tran's posture.#T3#
Gaul has a closed guard, preventing Tran from standing up. #SUB2#
Gaul had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tran defends it easily.
Tran will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tran wants to control from the top but Gaul keeps moving.
Tran wants to stand but Gaul is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL2#
Gaul rushes Tran and presses him up against the cage.
Tran has had enough of the clinch but Gaul keeps him there for the moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gaul's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tran misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gaul.
Tran tries to stall but Gaul uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tran is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armando Tran dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Tran as Gaul shoots in.
Tran tries to close the distance and clinch but Gaul swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tran is looking to clinch.
Tran showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gaul.
As Gaul looks to move away, Tran throws a big counter combo but Gaul just gets out of the way.
Gaul tries for a takedown but Tran sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tran on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaul darts in looking for a takedown but Tran gets double underhooks and turns Gaul into the cage.
Armando Tran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anak Gaul.#CL2#
Gaul forces Tran back against the cage and clinches.
Gaul blocks a body shot from Tran. #T1#
Tran leaning against his opponent.
Tran is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC#
Tran breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Gaul moves into the clinch.
Tran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gaul looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tran is trying to break the clinch but Gaul has him pressed against the cage.
Tran tries to work over Gaul's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tran stalling in the clinch.
Tran leaning against his opponent.
Tran is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gaul is keeping busy.
Tran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Tran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tran is trying to break the clinch but Gaul is controlling him.
Tran wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tran wants to stall.
Knees to the body from Tran.
Tran really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gaul drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Gaul escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tran dodges the punch combination from Gaul.
#T3#
Gaul fails with a takedown attempt.
Tran is looking for a counter combo.
Gaul looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gaul shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tran defends it nicely.
Gaul darts in looking for a takedown but Tran gets double underhooks and turns Gaul into the cage.
Gaul is breathing heavily.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tran misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tran misses with a punch to the body.
Gaul drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tran gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tran looking to stall.
Tran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tran trying to control the position but instead, Gaul has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tran into the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gaul tries to pull guard but Tran holds him up against the cage and eventually Gaul drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armando Tran dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Tran closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gaul counters with a straight right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gaul.
Tran displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gaul.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tran gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gaul.
Gaul shoots in for a takedown but Tran shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Tran was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Gaul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gaul keeps the fight on the outside.
Tran fails with the takedown.
Gaul goes for a double leg but Tran avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tran continues to drive forward.
Tran is looking to counter the offense by Gaul and move into the clinch.
Armando Tran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anak Gaul.
Gaul throws a series of punches but Tran avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Gaul moves into the clinch.#BC#
Tran breaks from the clinch.
Anak Gaul seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tran swats away the attempt to clinch by Gaul.#T2#
Gaul fails with a takedown attempt.
Anak Gaul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaul takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gaul shoots and misses #CL#
and Tran holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tran misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gaul is trying to stall.
#BC#
Tran pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Tran scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tran is looking to take a break and control but Gaul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tran looking to control but instead Gaul has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T3#
Gaul avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tran.
Gaul is refusing to be controlled, as Tran sits in half guard.
Tran takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Gaul is defending against the submission attempts here by Tran.
#SUB#
Tran is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#ES2#
Gaul manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Tran keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Tran trying to control the position but instead, Gaul has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tran into the cage.
Tran is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tran can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gaul is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anak Gaul comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tran 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armando Tran!
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