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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Raheem misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Cannon counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Raheem breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abdul Raheem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raheem throws out a loose jab but Cannon uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Cannon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cannon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cannon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raheem is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cannon is controlling him. #SU#
Cannon decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T1#
Cannon slips a jab and a cross from Raheem.
Cannon slips a jab and a cross from Raheem.
Cannon lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#TD2#
Raheem drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Cannon kicks Raheem off and gets to his feet.
Cannon could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Raheem missing with a left hand there. Cannon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Raheem misses the target.
Raheem throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cannon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Raheem.
Raheem misses with a two punch combination.
Cannon is looking for a counter combo.
Raheem lands with a nice combination. Cannon backs away looking to recover.#ROC2#
Cannon is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Eliseo Cannon has been cut.#T2#
Raheem misses with the combination.
Oh Cannon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Cannon tries to keep at a distance but Raheem has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Raheem escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cannon seems to have got his legs back now.#TD2#
Raheem closes the distance looking for a takedown. Cannon stuffs it but Raheem still has hold of him. Raheem picks Cannon up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Raheem slams Cannon to the floor and that's really hurt Cannon - he doesn't know where he is! Raheem throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdul Raheem!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 14, 2019 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Tequesas.
It looked like Cannon was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tequesas misses with a two punch combination.
Cannon moves forwards but Tequesas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tequesas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tequesas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tequesas has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cannon is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Cannon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tequesas scores with a head kick. Cannon tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cannon avoids the head kick by Tequesas.
Tequesas lands a two punch combo.
#CL2#
Tequesas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tequesas lands a nice elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tequesas comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stalling in the clinch from Cannon.
Tequesas with a knee to the head.
#T1#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cannon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tequesas putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cannon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#BC2#
Tequesas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tequesas throws a nice head kick!
#CL2#
Tequesas closes the distance and pushes Cannon back into the cage.#BC2#
Tequesas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cannon could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Tequesas throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Cannon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cannon.
Cannon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tequesas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cannon with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Cannon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tequesas's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tequesas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cannon is controlling him.
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.
Cannon throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cannon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cannon throws a big elbow that misses.
Cannon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3##ES2#
Tequesas scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Tequesas scores with a one two! Cannon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Austin Tequesas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tequesas lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tequesas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tequesas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cannon's defenses. #BC2#
Tequesas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cannon avoids the head kick by Tequesas.
Tequesas goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cannon needs to keep his hands up - Tequesas had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Tequesas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tequesas lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tequesas.
No joy there for Tequesas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tequesas looks winded!
Tequesas throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Cannon counters with a single leg into guard. Tequesas didn't expect that.
Cannon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cannon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tequesas's head.#SU#
Cannon decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tequesas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cannon avoids the body shot from Tequesas.
Cannon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tequesas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Tequesas dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Cannon moves out of range as Tequesas throws a body kick.
Austin Tequesas seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Tequesas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cannon is pushing Tequesas up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cannon tries to stall but Tequesas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC2#
Tequesas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick by Tequesas misses #TD#
and Cannon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tequesas's guard.
Cannon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tequesas can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannon prevents Tequesas from getting back to his feet.
Tequesas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cannon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cannon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Tequesas wants to stand but Cannon is controlling the position.
Cannon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cannon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tequesas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cannon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cannon throwing strikes from guard but Tequesas blocks nicely.
Cannon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Eliseo Cannon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tequesas wants to stand but Cannon is controlling the position. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cannon lands a couple of elbows.
Cannon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tequesas's head.#ES2#
Tequesas is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Tequesas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tequesas lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Eliseo Cannon has been cut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tequesas as Cannon tries to tie him up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Tequesas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cannon tries to clinch there but Tequesas circles away.
Cannon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tequesas digs a good hook to Cannon's body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tequesas. Cannon shrugs it off though.
Tequesas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cannon.
Tequesas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cannon dodges the punch combination from Tequesas.
A punch combination from Tequesas misses. #T4#
Cannon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tequesas misses with the combination.
Tequesas just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCannon.
Tequesas scores with a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tequesas.
Cannon throws a big counter combination but Tequesas scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left and a right from Tequesas both land. Nice combination.
Tequesas is breathing heavily.
Cannon blocks a head kick by Tequesas.
A head kick misses from Tequesas.
Tequesas plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#TD#
Cannon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cannon landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Tequesas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eliseo Cannon's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tequesas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tequesas bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A head kick misses from Tequesas.
Cannon throws a quick counter head kick but Tequesas was just out of range.
Tequesas throws a nice head kick!
Tequesas throws a sloppy head kick and Cannon moves out of range easily.
Nice takedown defense from Tequesas. No joy for Cannon on that attempt.
Tequesas tries to bum rush Cannon with a series of wild strikes but Cannon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cannon appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tequesas swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tequesas scores with a punch to the head.
Tequesas misses the shot to the body.
No joy there for Tequesas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Cannon misses the target.#T1#
Tequesas throws a right hand that Cannon ducks under and follows up with a left that Cannon also avoids with ease.
Tequesas throws a sloppy head kick and Cannon moves out of range easily.
Cannon throws a counter high kick but Tequesas was just alert enough to avoid it.
Tequesas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cannon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tequesas pinned against the cage. Tequesas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tequesas connects with a high kick.
Tequesas misses with the combination.
Cannon is looking for a counter combo.
A head kick misses from Tequesas.
Tequesas tries to clinch up.
Tequesas feints a jab promting Cannon to slip. Tequesas then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cannon slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T2#
Tequesas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cannon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tequesas tries to avoid it but Cannon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tequesas to the ground. Tequesas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eliseo Cannon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tequesas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tequesas just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCannon.
Cannon dives in for a single leg takedown but Tequesas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tequesas misses with a two punch combination.
Austin Tequesas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tequesas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cannon throws a counter high kick but Tequesas was just alert enough to avoid it.
Cannon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tequesas's waist but Tequesas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cannon off to one side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Cannon shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Cannon is looking for a kimura here.
Cannon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Tequesas wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Cannon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Cannon is working for a kimura but Tequesas is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Cannon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tequesas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cannon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Cannon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tequesas sees it coming and defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Austin Tequesas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tequesas winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Austin Tequesas!
Austin Tequesas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2019 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Blums.
Blums is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Blums throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blums looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blums lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Eliseo Cannon has been cut.#TD2#
Blums closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cannon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Blums scores with a couple of nice shots.
Blums is thwarting Cannon's attempts to control the position.
Blums wants to stand up but Cannon is controlling the position.
#ES#
Cannon has one foot on Blums's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T1#
Blums throws a head kick but Cannon moves out of range.
Blums throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cannon checks a low kick from Blums.#TD2#
Blums throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cannon was covering up waiting for the punch and Blums finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Cannon kicks Blums off and gets to his feet.
Blums looks winded!
Blums wants to clinch.
A head kick misses from Blums.
Blums throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Cannon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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!#SU#
Cannon stands up and waves to Blums to follow him. #T2##TD#
Cannon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cannon showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Cannon is looking for a kimura but Blums is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cannon to get the leverage.
Blums is trying to maintain the position but Cannon is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Cannon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Blums defends it well. #SUB#
Cannon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3##SUB#
Cannon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Blums is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blums is trying to control but Cannon manages to pass to mount!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blums is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Cannon looking to secure an arm triangle but Blums defends it well. #SUB#
Cannon moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Blums has worked his arm free - good work by Blums!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blums is looking for a sweep.
Blums regains half guard.
Blums trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eliseo Cannon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eliseo Cannon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Blums throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Blums dives in and scores a takedown into Cannon's guard.#ES#
Cannon kicks Blums off and gets to his feet.
Blums misses with a body kick.
Blums throws a sloppy head kick and Cannon moves out of range easily.
Cannon thinks about countering with a head kick.
Janis Blums seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blums tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cannon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cannon throws a big counter combination but Blums scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Blums throws a head kick that misses
and Cannon counters with a series of strikes. Blums will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Cannon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Blums did well to prevent Cannon getting side control.
Blums tries to roll over but Cannon keeps him under control.
Cannon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Blums with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Blums is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Cannon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Blums tries to kick Cannon off but Cannon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Blums is defending against the submission attempts here by Cannon.
#SUB#
Cannon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blums sees it coming and defends easily.
Eliseo Cannon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blums tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Cannon has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Blums is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Cannon looking to secure an arm triangle but Blums defends it well. #SUB#
Cannon swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Blums is now in Cannon's guard. A big mistake from Cannon there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB#
Cannon is looking for a triangle but Blums pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Blums makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Blums scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Cannon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Blums trying to control the position from guard on top but Cannon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cannon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blums can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Blums got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cannon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blums has managed to get both his arms back between Cannon's legs - danger averted.
Blums landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blums lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SU2#
Blums stands and steps away. Cannon gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T4#
Blums tries to clinch but Cannon is having none of it.
Blums tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blums throws a head kick that misses.
Blums defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cannon.
Blums misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Blums scores with a takedown into Cannon's guard.#SUB2#
Blums drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cannon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Blums has Cannon in his guard.#REVR#
Blums looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cannon puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Eliseo Cannon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eliseo Cannon's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Cannon gets a takedown into half guard.
Cannon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Cannon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blums sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Cannon is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blums wants to get back to full guard but Cannon has passed into side control.#T1##SUB#
Cannon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Blums knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cannon could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blums manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Blums avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cannon.
Blums throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Cannon manages to pass to side control.
Blums tries to buck Cannon off but Cannon is having none of it.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Blums is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Blums struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Cannon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Blums, who protects the arm well.
Blums manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Blums is looking to pass Cannon's guard but actually Cannon recovers to full guard. #SUB#
Cannon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Blums throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Cannon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Blums lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cannon has momentary wrist control but Blums slips an elbow through the middle.
Blums trying to control but Cannon is working from the bottom.
Blums keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cannon's head.
Blums stops Cannon from standing up.
Blums is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cannon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Blums wants to control from the top but Cannon keeps moving. #SUB#
Blums got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cannon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blums has managed to get both his arms back between Cannon's legs - danger averted.
Blums wants to control from the top but Cannon keeps moving.
Cannon trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blums throws a head kick that Cannon semi-blocks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blums throws a head kick that Cannon semi-blocks.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Janis Blums.
I think Cannon 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eliseo Cannon!
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