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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weerasethakul throws a big shot that misses.
Weerasethakul misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gardner is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jab by Weerasethakul.
Gardner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Weerasethakul misses with an elbow strike.
Weerasethakul with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Weerasethakul tries a knee to the head but Gardner blocks it.
Gardner blocks an elbow strike.
Weerasethakul wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gardner has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weerasethakul is trying to break the clinch but Gardner has him pressed against the cage.
Weerasethakul scores with a knee to the head.
Gardner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Weerasethakul pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Weerasethakul misses with an elbow strike.
Gardner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Weerasethakul backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weerasethakul can't break the clinch.
Gardner gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Weerasethakul tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gardner sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gardner won't allow Weerasethakul to sweep him here.
Gardner's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Weerasethakul is trying to control the position but Gardner postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gardner is in close to Weerasethakul's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gardner controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that Gardner 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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Weerasethakul throws a nice looking combination but Gardner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gardner changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Weerasethakul misses with an uppercut.
Weerasethakul throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gardner with the counter takedown but Weerasethakul avoids it easily.
Gardner changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Weerasethakul looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gardner happy to just control the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gardner connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Weerasethakul some visible discomfort.
Gardner is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Weerasethakul will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Weerasethakul tries to bench press Gardner off him but Gardner keeps the position.
Gardner taking a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Gardner.
Weerasethakul tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gardner taking a breather here.
Weerasethakul on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Weerasethakul tries to get out of the position.
Weerasethakul holds on to Gardner's head and controls the position momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gardner slows the pace down.
Gardner lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Weerasethakul down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bukaw Weerasethakul will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Weerasethakul missing with a left hand there. Gardner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Weerasethakul throws a head kick that misses.
Weerasethakul keeps Gardner at a distance using the push kick.
Weerasethakul closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gardner closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Weerasethakul did well to prevent Gardner getting side control.
Gardner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Weerasethakul is looking to improve his position.
Callum Gardner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gardner not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weerasethakul is trying to maintain the position but Gardner is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, if Gardner is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Yet more stalling tactics from Gardner.
Weerasethakul is looking for a sweep. Gardner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gardner slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Weerasethakul cracks Gardner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bukaw Weerasethakul is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Weerasethakul fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Weerasethakul tries to clinch up
and Gardner counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gardner.
Gardner showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gardner stopping the sweep attempt from Weerasethakul.
Gardner stays in close to Weerasethakul's body and controls the position.
Weerasethakul is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gardner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Weerasethakul misses with a body shot
and Gardner counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gardner prevents Weerasethakul from improving his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gardner controlling the action here.
Gardner passes to full mount!
Gardner content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gardner with shots to the head and body - Weerasethakul looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weerasethakul tries to reverse the position but Gardner maintains control.
Weerasethakul is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gardner controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Callum Gardner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Gardner fails with a takedown attempt.
Callum Gardner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Weerasethakul dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gardner. That did some damage!
Weerasethakul scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gardner doesn't seem bothered though.
Gardner has a takedown stuffed.
Weerasethakul rushes Gardner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Weerasethakul looking to throw knees to the head but Gardner is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardner has Weerasethakul pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gardner pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Weerasethakul tumbling to the mat - Gardner dives into Weerasethakul's guard.
Gardner showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weerasethakul is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Weerasethakul is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gardner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gardner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Weerasethakul's guard.
Weerasethakul tries to roll over but Gardner keeps him under control.
Gardner is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gardner is continuing to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Weerasethakul is trying to stand back up but Gardner is controlling him
Gardner is thwarting Weerasethakul's attempts to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Well, if Gardner is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bukaw Weerasethakul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weerasethakul throws a head kick that misses
and Gardner counters with a shoot takedown. Weerasethakul fights it but they end up in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gardner trying to stand up but can't free himself from Weerasethakul's guard.
Gardner controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Weerasethakul throws a poor cross that misses
and Gardner counters with a single leg into guard. Weerasethakul didn't expect that.
Gardner controlling from the top position.
Weerasethakul is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gardner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gardner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Callum Gardner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gardner has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Callum Gardner!
Callum Gardner bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Gardner drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tail trying to control the position.
Tail can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gardner controls the pace.
Tail is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tail is working hard here to advance position.
Tail wants to hit a sweep here but Gardner passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tail there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tail can't escape the position.
Gardner controlling the pace for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardner lands a big shot there that rocks Tail but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Gardner with good strikes from the mount here!
Gardner lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gardner controlling the pace for now. #T1#
It looks like Gardner might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Gardner is continuing to stall.
Tail is desperately trying to improve his position but Gardner has a good base and remains in mount.
Gardner controlling the pace for now.
Tail manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Tail is pressing down on Gardner's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tail working a defensive guard here.
Gardner showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tail not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Gardner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tail is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gardner slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gardner postures up.
Tail wants to stand up but Gardner is controlling him.
Gardner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gardner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tail has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Gardner closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T3#
Tail wants to control but Gardner postures up.
Tail is not content to let Gardner control the position.
Tail is looking to regain half guard here but Gardner keeps moving and retains side control.
Tail being controlled for a moment.
Gardner wants to control but Tail is keeping him busy.
Tail manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Tail keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Tail is trying to maintain the position but Gardner is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gardner performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tail trying to control but Gardner postures up.
Tail avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gardner.
Gardner is thwarting Tail's attempts to control the position.
Tail holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Tail is pressing down on Gardner's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tail is looking to sweep but instead, Gardner has passed into half guard.
Tail looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tail wants to improve his position but Gardner is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gardner controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Callum Gardner dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Tail throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gardner moves out of range of the body kick.#TD2#
Gardner throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tail tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gardner is in Tail's guard.
Gardner controlling from the top position.
Tail is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tail is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gardner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tail swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gardner controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gardner's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Gardner is fighting to break Tail's control of his arms but Tail is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tail wants to stand but Gardner is controlling the position.
Tail looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gardner is one step ahead there.
Gardner not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tail is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Gardner throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tail was covering up waiting for the punch and Gardner finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T2#
Gardner content to stall in guard here.
Gardner postures up in Tail's guard and throws a big left but Tail blocks it.
Tail keeping moving, preventing Gardner from controlling successfully.
Gardner's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gardner won't allow Tail to get back to his feet.
Tail pulls Gardner in close to prevent any damage.
Gardner chips away with some ground and pound.
Gardner content to stall in guard here.
Tail looking for a sweep. Not yet Tail, not yet. #T3#
Tail wants to stand but Gardner is controlling the position.
Tail can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gardner controls the pace.
Gardner trying to control but Tail is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Gardner closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gardner lands in his opponent's guard.
Gardner stopping the sweep attempt from Tail.
Gardner not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tail wants to sweep but no luck.
Tail is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gardner trying to control but Tail is working from the bottom. #T4#
Tail has control of Gardner's left arm, preventing Gardner from doing any damage.
Tail looking to control.
Gardner seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tail is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gardner is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tail thows a leg kick but Gardner checks it #TD2#
so Gardner counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tail is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Callum Gardner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tail is trying to keep Gardner in close.
Gardner controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tail trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Callum Gardner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Tail does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #TD2#
Gardner throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tail tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gardner is in Tail's guard.
Gardner postures up.
Gardner's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tail managing to control the position.
Tail keeping moving, preventing Gardner from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gardner sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tail wants to sweep here but Gardner controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Gardner controlling from the top position.
Gardner is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tail is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gardner is controlling him.
Tail controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tail is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Tail being controlled here momentarily.
Gardner keeping moving, preventing Tail from controlling successfully. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gardner has his hands on Tail's head, controlling the position.
Gardner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Snail Tail has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gardner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gardner is trying to keep Tail in close.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gardner might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tail haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gardner checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gardner feints the counter takedown.#T3#
Tail does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gardner avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gardner tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Gardner bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tail gets back to half guard.
Gardner performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tail trying to control from the bottom.
Gardner is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tail desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gardner in particular looking to stall.#T4#
Tail trying to control from the bottom.
Gardner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Let's hope that Gardner 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.
Tail works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tail looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tail pulls Gardner in close to prevent any damage.
Gardner controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tail managing to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tail lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Callum Gardner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tail won't allow Gardner to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Snail Tail.
I think Gardner has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Callum Gardner!
A very excited looking Callum Gardner rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
George manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gardner on his heels. He'll look to pass Gardner's guard now, I'm sure.
Gardner wants to get back to his feet but George passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REVR#
Gardner holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gardner is pressing down on George's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gardner holds on and takes a little breather.
Gardner has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardner is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and George dives into side control.
Gardner defending against the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Gardner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Gardner is looking to regain half guard here but George keeps moving and retains side control.
Gardner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU2#
George has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
George is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gardner's half guard.
Gardner tries to roll over but George keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Gardner is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and George has latched onto it... Big trouble! George pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Gardner is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from George!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris George!
Chris George decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
In defeat, Callum Gardner stepped up to the mic, saying 'Man, i'll be back shout out to Drake. Didn't met him, but i'm sure his aura made me lose'.
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