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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Preston displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #TD2#
Preston closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Blackburn is trying to escape back to his feet but Preston uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Preston tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Blackburn tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Preston sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Blackburn tries to hold on but Preston pushes him away.
Preston is landing with some decent strikes but Blackburn is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Preston lands a couple of good shots and Blackburn has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Blackburn trying to control the action but Preston just sinks the hooks in. #T1#
Blackburn is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Preston.
#SUB2#
Blackburn is trying to escape but he's just digging himself into more trouble. Preston manages to sink in the hooks and gets a rear naked choke to end the fight in impressive fashion.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mike Preston!
Mike Preston bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Saunders. Those never looked like landing.
Saunders shoots in looking for a takedown but Preston manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Saunders's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Saunders gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Saunders will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Preston throwing strikes from guard but Saunders blocks nicely.
Preston controls from within his opponent's guard.
Preston throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preston showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Let's hope that Preston has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1#
Saunders is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Preston wanted to stand there but Saunders had control of the position.
Saunders utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Preston closes the distance and clinches.
Preston stalls. #TD2#
Preston works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #T2#
Preston is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Saunders working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Preston.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saunders looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saunders controls Preston momentarily but Preston frees himself.
Preston not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Preston postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Preston sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Preston preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Saunders changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Preston tries to avoid it but Saunders manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Preston to the ground. Preston escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Preston misses with a head kick.
Preston scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL2#
Preston rushes Saunders and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Preston jumps guard.
Saunders throwing strikes but missing.
Saunders postures up.
#T4#
Saunders won't allow Preston to sweep him here.
Saunders with a flurry of punches that miss.
Preston preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Preston is trying to control the position but Saunders postures up.
Saunders throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Saunders postures up.
Preston looks winded!
Saunders throws a big right hand that misses.
Preston has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Saunders is looking to work some ground and pound but Preston has wrist control.
Preston pulls Saunders in close to prevent any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saunders working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Saunders throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Preston dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Preston misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL#
Saunders clinches with his opponent.
Saunders misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Preston turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Saunders bucks up and tries to throw Preston off but instead Preston has got his back!
Preston thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Saunders really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Preston working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Preston working for a choke but Saunders is defending well.
Saunders tries to escape but Preston has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T1#
Preston tries to keep control of the position but Saunders is staying busy.#SUB2#
Saunders is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Preston is breathing heavily.
Saunders is keeping busy.
Preston throwing wild punches that miss their target. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Preston controlling the positon.
Saunders is in bad spot here.
Preston is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#SUB2#
Preston looking to break Saunders's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Saunders remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Preston will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Saunders tries to escape the position.
#T3#
Preston throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Saunders is in bad spot here.
Preston tries to get the hooks in deep but Saunders pushed the leg off.
Saunders wants to escape the position.
Preston keeps control of the position easily here as Saunders tries to buck him off.
Preston missing with punches from the back. #T4#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Preston throwing strikes and Saunders squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Preston content just to control the position here.
Preston tries to control but Saunders wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Preston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Preston has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Preston has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Saunders is trying to keep an underhook but Preston manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Saunders wants to control but Preston is keeping busy.
Preston controlling the action here.
Preston takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preston thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Preston throwing shots but Saunders is blocking nicely. #T1#
Preston trying to control from Saunders's half guard. Saunders has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Preston advances to half guard.
Preston stalling. #SU2#
Preston decides to stand and escape the position.
Preston lands with a nice combination. Saunders backs away looking to recover.#T2##TD2#
Preston fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Saunders to the ground. Preston is now in Saunders's guard.
Preston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Preston trying to control the position from guard on top but Saunders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saunders preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Preston's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Preston looking to sit in guard and control but Saunders gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Preston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saunders.
Saunders postures up in Preston's guard and throws a big left but Preston blocks it.
Preston trying to keep a closed guard but Saunders is proving a slippery customer.
Saunders is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Saunders throwing strikes but missing. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Preston manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Saunders tries to stall but Preston uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#TD2#
Preston wants the takedown. Saunders is fighting it off but Preston persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Saunders's guard against the cage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Preston accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Preston is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Preston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Preston wanted to stand there but Saunders had control of the position. #SUB#
Saunders has his foot on Preston's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Preston works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Preston wants to control from the top but Saunders keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Preston wants to stand and escape but instead Saunders has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Saunders trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Saunders's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mary Saunders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Preston is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Preston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Preston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Preston has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Preston!
Mike Preston thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Bam tries to score a power double leg takedown but Preston sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bam somewhat.
A left lands for Preston.#CUT2#
It looks like Boom Bam has been cut.#TD2#
Preston shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bam is trying to defend but Preston finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Preston sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bam defending well though. #SUB#
Bam actively working from the bottom here.
Preston wants to pass to mount but Bam is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preston scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Bam is defending against the submission attempts here by Preston.
Bam is looking for a sweep. Preston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SU2#
Preston stands up and beckons Bam to join him on the feet. #TD2#
Bam gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Preston to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Bam is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Preston defends well.#SUB#
Bam has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Preston is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bam.
Bam is looking to reverse the position.
Preston working the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Preston wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bam, who protects the arm well.
Bam is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Preston in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bam tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Preston wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bam is working hard here to advance position.
Preston is chipping away with strikes.
Bam might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bam is trying to improve his position.
Preston slows the pace down.
Bam is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Bam stops Preston from passing to mount.
Bam tries to bench press Preston off him but Preston keeps the position.
Preston wants to control but Bam is keeping him busy.
Bam is trying to improve his position.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bam is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Preston. #SUB#
Bam looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bam is breathing heavily.
Preston looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Bam looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Preston controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bam has hold of Preston's hands but Preston slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Preston dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boom Bam'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.
#R2#
Bam gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Preston counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Preston controlling the action here for a moment.
Bam tries to score a body lock takedown but Preston shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Preston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boom Bam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bam goes for a double leg but Preston avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Preston continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boom Bam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bam tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Preston defends well and Bam ends up having to push Preston into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Preston drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bam defends it well.
Bam shoots in looking for a takedown. Preston tries to sprawl out of it but Bam keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Preston manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mike Preston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preston throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Bam shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Preston counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Preston has picked Bam up - he's going for a ride! Preston dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB#
Bam looking for submissions off his back.
Preston perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Bam looking for submissions off his back.
Preston looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bam with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Bam is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Preston pulls his head out easily. #T2##SU2#
Preston stands up and beckons Bam to join him on the feet. #TD2#
Preston scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Preston really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bam. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Preston cracks Bam with a big right hand but Bam just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Preston just content to control the position.
Bam tries to buck Preston off but Preston is having none of it.
Preston cracks Bam with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Preston is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Preston controlling from side mount.
Bam is looking to regain half guard here but Preston keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Preston staying calm.
Let's hope that Preston has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Preston tries to advance to mount but can't.
Bam is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Bam looking for a kimura from the bottom but Preston passes into side control!#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bam tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Preston wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Preston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bam is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Preston off and has taken his back!
Preston is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Bam seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Preston's chin but Preston turns very nicely into Bam's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Preston.
Preston trying to control but Bam is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bam utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Preston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Boom Bam's cut.
That's time! Bam's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bam goes for a double leg but Preston avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Preston continues to drive forward.
Bam misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Preston counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bam wants to stall.
#TD2#
Preston pulls guard effortlessly.
Bam won't allow Preston to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Preston looking for a guillotine here but Bam defends easily.
#SUB#
Bam drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Preston dives on top into guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bam escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Preston gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Bam had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Preston defends it easily.#T1#
Preston controls from within his opponent's guard.
Preston forces his way into half guard.
Preston is pressing down on Bam's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bam is holding on for now.
Preston prevents Bam from improving his position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Preston slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Bam actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Bam looking for submissions off his back.
Preston winds up and cracks Bam with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Bam is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Preston pulls his head out easily.
Bam wants to get back to full guard.#SU2#
Preston postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Bam to stand up.
Bam shoots in for a takedown but Preston shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boom Bam. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##CL2#
Preston takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Preston manages to break the clinch.
Bam with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Preston counters with a shoot takedown. Bam fights it but they end up in guard.
Preston's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SU2#
Preston stands up and waves to Bam to follow him.
Preston leaves Bam with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Preston gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Preston dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Preston goes for a takedown attempt but Bam pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T4#
Bam gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Preston counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Preston. #TD2#
Preston is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bam can't fight it off and eventually Preston manages to take the fight to the floor. Bam looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Preston is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Bam working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Preston doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Bam is tightening it up a little... Preston has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Preston reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Preston taps out! Nice BJJ there by Bam!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Boom Bam!
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