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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Bloomer gets caught flat footed, as Apolinario shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Apolinario is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Apolinario tries to free his leg and advance position but Bloomer is retaining full guard.
Bloomer wants to stand but Apolinario is controlling the position.
Apolinario trying to control but Bloomer is working from the bottom.
Apolinario stops Bloomer from standing up. #ES#
Bloomer manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Bloomer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bloomer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bloomer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bloomer misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Apolinario jumps into guard, dragging Bloomer to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Apolinario is looking for a triangle but Bloomer pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Apolinario has a closed guard, preventing Bloomer from standing up. #SU#
Bloomer stands up and waves to Apolinario to follow him. #TD2#
Bloomer gets caught napping as Apolinario dives in and scores a takedown. Bloomer manages to retain guard.#ES#
Bloomer has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Apolinario off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T1#
Late Bloomer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bloomer jabs Apolinario to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bloomer lands a nice shot that snaps Apolinario's head back.
Bloomer throws a shot to the body.
Bloomer cracks a nice hook into Apolinario's ribs.
Apolinario takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Bloomer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bloomer gets through Apolinario's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bloomer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bloomer misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Apolinario.
Bloomer has a couple of punches blocked by Apolinario.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bloomer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bloomer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Apolinario tries to pull guard but Bloomer won't allow it.
Bloomer tries to work over Apolinario's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Apolinario tries to pull guard but Bloomer won't allow it.
Bloomer lands with a short shot to the head.
Apolinario blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bloomer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bloomer. #T2#
Bloomer has a couple of punches blocked by Apolinario.
Bloomer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Apolinario or not.
Bloomer tries to throw a body punch but Apolinario avoids it by throwing Bloomer back against the cage.
Bloomer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Apolinario backwards.
A short right from Bloomer on the inside.
Apolinario blocks an uppercut.
#TD2#
Apolinario jumps guard and drags Bloomer to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bloomer tries to stand but Apolinario is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bloomer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Apolinario has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bloomer has managed to get both his arms back between Apolinario's legs - danger averted.
Bloomer tries to stand but Apolinario is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Apolinario looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Apolinario looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bloomer preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Apolinario looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Bloomer is defending well. Apolinario quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Bloomer has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Apolinario celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joao Apolinario! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 02, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apolinario throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bloomer's waist but Bloomer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Apolinario off to one side.
Bloomer throws out a counter right but Apolinario avoids it with no problem.
Bloomer connects with a body shot that sends Apolinario's belly button to the back.
Bloomer scores with a nice right hand.
#TD#
Apolinario closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bloomer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Apolinario is trying to control the action in half guard but Bloomer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bloomer is trying to stand up here but Apolinario is controlling him well. #SUB#
Bloomer is defending against the submission attempts here by Apolinario.
Bloomer wants to get back to his feet.
Apolinario has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bloomer is squirming around, avoiding Apolinario's attempts to control the action.
Apolinario pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#SUB#
Apolinario working for a submission but Bloomer is keeping him at bay.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apolinario wants to take Bloomer's back but he can't do it this time. #T1#
You get the feeling that Bloomer really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Bloomer is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Apolinario is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bloomer can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB#
Apolinario wants to finish this one by submission but Bloomer is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Apolinario. #SUB#
Apolinario working for a guillotine from mount but Bloomer is in no mood to give up.
Apolinario fails to take his opponent's back.
Bloomer is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
#SUB#
Bloomer defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Apolinario. #SUB#
Apolinario working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Bloomer looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Apolinario! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Joao Apolinario! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bloomer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bloomer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McBribe.
Bloomer shoots in and drives through. McBribe sprawls well.
McBribe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bloomer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from McBribe. Those never looked like landing.
McBribe scores with a one two! Bloomer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#It looks like Late Bloomer has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from McBribe. Those never looked like landing.
Some wild striking there from Bloomer.
McBribe is looking for a counter combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McBribe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bloomer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McBribe avoids it really well and circles away.
Gonnor McBribe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Late Bloomer.
McBribe misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
A right-left combo lands from McBribe.
Bloomer shoots for a double leg takedown but McBribe sprawls well. He's pushed Bloomer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bloomer dives in for a single leg takedown but McBribe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like McBribe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bloomer tries to score with a low kick but McBribe moves his leg out of the way.
Sloppy strikes from McBribe. Those never looked like landing.
Bloomer fails with a takedown attempt.
Bloomer tries to close the distance and clinch up but McBribe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McBribe throws a series of punches but Bloomer moves out of range.
Bloomer tried to score with a low kick but McBribe checks it.
Bloomer tries to score a power double leg takedown but McBribe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bloomer somewhat.#T2#
Bloomer dodges the punch combination from McBribe.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McBribe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
McBribe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McBribe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bloomer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bloomer is looking to chop away at McBribe's legs.
McBribe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bloomer dodges the punch combination from McBribe.
Bloomer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like McBribe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McBribe throws a right and a left that Bloomer avoids nicely.
McBribe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Bloomer fails with a takedown attempt.
McBribe fails to land with a series of punches.
Bloomer tries to clinch up but McBribe circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Bloomer drives through and clinches with McBribe against the cage.
McBribe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bloomer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bloomer missing with knees to the body.
Bloomer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
McBribe breaks the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from McBribe. Those never looked like landing.
Bloomer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McBribe.
#CL2#
Bloomer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McBribe, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
Bloomer is trying to pull guard but McBribe has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
McBribe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bloomer shoots in but no luck this time.
McBribe throws a series of punches but Bloomer moves out of range. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bloomer drops down looking for an ankle pick but McBribe pulls his leg out and moves away.
McBribe moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bloomer darts in looking for a takedown but McBribe gets double underhooks and turns Bloomer into the cage.
McBribe throws a nice looking combination but Bloomer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McBribe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bloomer.
McBribe throws a right and a left that both miss.
McBribe misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gonnor McBribe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Late Bloomer'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#
Bloomer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McBribe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McBribe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bloomer tries to score a power double leg takedown but McBribe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bloomer somewhat.
It looked like McBribe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bloomer jabs McBribe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gonnor McBribe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bloomer avoids a punch combination nicely.
McBribe misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBribe throws a series of punches but Bloomer avoids them all with ease.
Bloomer is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McBribe throws a combination that misses
and Bloomer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McBribe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McBribe keeps the fight on the outside.
McBribe misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Some wild striking there from McBribe.
Gonnor McBribe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McBribe looks to land a combination but Bloomer avoids it well.
Bloomer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bloomer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McBribe defends it nicely.
Gonnor McBribe is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice takedown defense from McBribe. No joy for Bloomer on that attempt.
Gonnor McBribe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Late Bloomer.
A punch combination from McBribe misses.
Bloomer goes for a double leg but McBribe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McBribe continues to drive forward.
McBribe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bloomer.
McBribe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bloomer can do to turn this around?
Bloomer works over McBribe's head and body with a nice combination.
McBribe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McBribe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bloomer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
Bloomer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McBribe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bloomer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McBribe misses with a wild combination.
McBribe throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Bloomer has McBribe up against the cage in a clinch.
Bloomer struggles to land a body shot inside as McBribe controls his hands.
Bloomer looking to slow down the pace here.
McBribe can't find room to land a body shot as Bloomer controls the action.
McBribe lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from McBribe fails to land. #T3#
Bloomer is trying to force a seperation but McBribe has the dominant position.
Bloomer is trying to break the clinch but McBribe is controlling him.
Bloomer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bloomer is looking to control McBribe's arms but McBribe gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bloomer has his back to the cage.
Bloomer tries to pull guard but McBribe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
McBribe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Bloomer closes the distance and clinches.
Bloomer tries for a takedown. No joy.
McBribe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bloomers head.
Bloomer taking a breather.
McBribe scores with a shoulder strike.
McBribe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bloomer fails to pull guard.
McBribe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
McBribe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4##KD#
Oooooh!!! McBribe has knocked Bloomer down with a huge combo! McBribe steps away and waves a wobbly Bloomer back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Bloomer is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McBribe misses with the combination.
Bloomer is still on wobbly legs! Can McBribe finish him?
McBribe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bloomer seems to have recovered his senses.
McBribe misses with a series of wild punches.
McBribe throws a nice looking combination but Bloomer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McBribe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice sprawl there from McBribe as Bloomer shoots in.
McBribe scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bloomer lands with a straight right. McBribe didn't see that one coming.
Bloomer throws a looping overhand right but McBribe ducks down to avoid it.
McBribe tries to bum rush Bloomer with a series of wild strikes but Bloomer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from McBribe does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gonnor McBribe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Late Bloomer's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
McBribe misses with a wild combination.
Bloomer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McBribe.
Bloomer wants to counter the offense by McBribe and move into the clinch position.
Bloomer shoots in looking for a takedown but McBribe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bloomer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Some wild striking there from McBribe.
Bloomer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bloomer shoots in looking for a takedown. McBribe tries to sprawl out of it but Bloomer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McBribe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like McBribe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBribe misses with a double jab.
Bloomer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McBribe as he avoids it easily.
McBribe is looking for a counter combo.
Gonnor McBribe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Late Bloomer.
Bloomer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bloomer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McBribe looks to land a combination but Bloomer avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from McBribe.
#T1#
Bloomer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bloomer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McBribe.
A punch combination from McBribe misses.
McBribe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2#
Bloomer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McBribe prevents a takedown attempt there.
McBribe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bloomer backwards. #BC2#
Bloomer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bloomer is looking to clinch.
Bloomer slips a jab and a cross from McBribe.
#T2#
McBribe throws a series of punches but Bloomer avoids them all with ease.
McBribe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McBribe throws a right hand that Bloomer ducks under and follows up with a left that Bloomer also avoids with ease.
Bloomer goes for a double leg but McBribe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McBribe continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Bloomer has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McBribe misses with some punches.
McBribe misses with a punch to the body.
Bloomer blocks an uppercut.
Bloomer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McBribe smiles and moves away.
McBribe throws a series of punches but Bloomer moves out of range.
Bloomer goes for a double leg but McBribe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McBribe continues to drive forward.
Bloomer wants to clinch.
McBribe throws a big counter combination but Bloomer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3##CL2#
Bloomer closes the distance and clinches.
Gonnor McBribe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McBribe avoids the elbow strike from Bloomer, against the cage.
Bloomer goes for a takedown attempt but McBribe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McBribe misses with a double jab.
McBribe misses with a double jab.
Gonnor McBribe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McBribe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bloomer moves in looking to clinch but McBribe pushes him off.
McBribe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bloomer closes the distance and clinches up with McBribe, looking for a takedown. Bloomer pushes McBribe against the cage but McBribe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from McBribe misses.
Gonnor McBribe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McBribe fails to land with a series of punches.
McBribe is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bloomer.#T4#
McBribe throws a series of punches but Bloomer moves out of range.
Bloomer wants to clinch up but McBribe keeps it at a distance.
Bloomer moves in looking to clinch but McBribe pushes him off.
McBribe swinging wildly here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Bloomer drives through and clinches with McBribe against the cage.
Bloomer wants a takedown.
#BC2#
Bloomer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McBribe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Bloomer counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Late Bloomer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bloomer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gonnor McBribe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McBribe 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gonnor McBribe!
Gonnor McBribe thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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