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Event:
Highland 98
Date: Oct 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Parker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Parker looks to land a right hand but Harper moved out of range.
Harper steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Parker.
Parker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Parker scoring well with a low kick there.
An inside leg kick lands from Parker.
Parker keeps the fight on the outside.
As Harper backs away, Parker returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Parker slaps away a takedown attempt from Harper, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Parker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Harper fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Parker swats away the attempt to clinch by Harper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harper throws a head kick but Parker moves out of range.
Parker throws a quick counter kick to the body but Harper avoids it.
Parker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Harper swings for the body but Parker moves out of range.
Parker lands a leg kick that knocks Harper off balance momentarily.
Crunch! Parker slams his shin into Harper's torso.#T1#
Harper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harper walks into a jab.
Harper shoots in looking for a takedown. Parker tries to sprawl out of it but Harper keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Parker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pdiddy Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Harper.
A solid body kick from Parker.
Parker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Parker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Parker wants it to stay on the feet.
Harper darts in trying to clinch
and Parker counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Parker lands a jab to Harper's midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Parker.
A slapping leg kick lands for Parker.
Parker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Harper drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Parker defends it well.
Parker scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Harper's sensitive parts.
A low kick from Harper is predictable there
and Parker makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Parker connects with an inside leg kick.
Parker catches Harper with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Parker cracks Harper with a hook to the temple - Harper is on wobbly legs here! Parker swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Harper falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Parker wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pdiddy Parker! |
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Event:
Highland 93
Date: Sep 22, 2021 |
#R1#
A leg kick checked by Von Kaufmann.
Von Kaufmann attempts a counter takedown but Harper avoids it well and moves away.
Von Kaufmann looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Von Kaufmann fails with the takedown
and Harper counters with a left and a right that stings Von Kaufmann.
Von Kaufmann misses with a few strikes there.
Harper is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Von Kaufmann hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alex Harper! |
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Event:
SMASH:14
Date: Aug 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Alvarez misses with a straight left.
Harper shoots in but Alvarez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alvarez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Horrible takedown attempt by Harper or perhaps it was just good defense by Alvarez, which made it look bad.
Alvarez slips a jab and a cross from Harper.
Alvarez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've been told by Alvarez's head coaches at Cozad MMA Hilo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Alvarez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alvarez swinging wildly here.
Harper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alvarez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez throws a series of punches but Harper moves out of range.
Alvarez throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Harper drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Alvarez bucks up and tries to throw Harper off but instead Harper has got his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Harper is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Alvarez defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Harper is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Alvarez has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Harper.
Alvarez is trying to stand back up.
Alvarez has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Harper.#T2#
Harper controls the position.#SUB2#
Harper seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Alvarez's chin but Alvarez turns very nicely into Harper's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Alvarez.
Harper wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Our spies down at at Team Mass Valley Academy inform us that Harper has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Harper wants to stand but Alvarez is controlling the position.
Harper has control of Alvarez's left arm, preventing Alvarez from doing any damage. #SU#
Harper is working an open guard so Alvarez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Harper misses with a head kick.
#KD#
Alvarez drops Harper with a nice combination! Alvarez dives into Harper's guard, looking to finish!
#CUT#It looks like Alex Harper has been cut.
Harper is trying to control the position but Alvarez postures up. #T4#
Harper pulls Alvarez in close to prevent any damage. #SU#
Alvarez stands up and waves to Harper to follow him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Francisco Alvarez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Harper'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#
Alvarez lands with a big right hook that stumbles Harper - he's out on his feet here! Alvarez follows up with another monster hook that separates Harper from consciousness! Harper falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Alvarez stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Francisco Alvarez!
After the big win, Francisco Alvarez made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Voodoo Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 24, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Harper closes the distance and pushes Matthews back into the cage.
Harper can't break the clinch.
#TD2#
Matthews decides to pull guard.
Harper trying to control the position from guard on top but Matthews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harper stopping the sweep attempt from Matthews.
Matthews keeps trying to improve his position.
Harper works over Matthews with some ground and pound from guard.
Matthews manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Harper manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews wants to pass the guard but Harper is keeping the position.
Matthews passes Harper's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Harper is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Matthews scores with a couple of nice shots.
Harper knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Matthews on the ground.
Matthews performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Harper tries to roll over but Matthews keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Harper kicks off Matthews and gets to his feet.
Harper fails with the takedown.#T2#
Matthews circles away from the clinch attempt.
Despite the aggression on Matthews's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Harper shoots in but no luck this time.
Harper tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Matthews swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Harper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matthews misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2#
Matthews clinches.
Matthews throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD#
Harper drags the fight down to the ground.
Matthews trying to stand up but can't free himself from Harper's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harper looking to control.
Matthews showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Harper wants to stand but Matthews is controlling the position.
Harper on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Harper tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Matthews controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Harper has his foot on Matthews's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Matthews works his way back into a safe position though.
Matthews slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Matthews trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Matthews throws an overhand right that lands on Harper's shoulder, as Harper tries to avoid the shot. #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.
No luck for Harper with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Matthews has Harper up against the cage in a clinch.
Harper wants a takedown.
Matthews fails to pull guard.
Matthews should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#BC2#
Matthews manages to break the clinch.
Harper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matthews misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matthews shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Harper but Harper pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thaddeus Matthews dominated that round.
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##TD#
Harper manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Matthews on his heels. He'll look to pass Matthews's guard now, I'm sure.
Alex Harper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Harper got a little sloppy there for a moment and Matthews has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Harper has managed to get both his arms back between Matthews's legs - danger averted.
Matthews not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Matthews working for a triangle but Harper defends it easily.
#ES2#
Matthews has his feet on Harper's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harper is looking to clinch.
Alex Harper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T1##TD#
Harper decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Harper wants to control but Matthews is keeping him busy.
Matthews on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Matthews wants to improve his position but Harper is controlling well.
Harper wants to control but Matthews is keeping him busy.
Matthews moves into full guard.
Harper trying to control the position from guard on top but Matthews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harper 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. #T2#
Matthews wants to stand and escape but Harper is having none of it.
Harper trying to control but Matthews is working from the bottom.
Harper working some strikes from top position.
Matthews wants to sweep but no luck.
Harper lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#CUT#It looks like Thaddeus Matthews has been cut.
Harper tries to free his leg and advance position but Matthews is retaining full guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Matthews has eaten all the pies!#T3#
Matthews seems keen to control Harper's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Matthews avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matthews with the counter takedown but Harper avoids it easily.#CL2#
Matthews clinches up with Harper and pushes him back against the cage.
Harper tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Matthews smiles and moves away.
Harper scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Matthews shoots in for a takedown but Harper shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Matthews is breathing heavily.
Harper throws a sloppy head kick and Matthews moves out of range easily.
Harper scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matthews in his tracks. #CUT#That has opened up Thaddeus Matthews's cut even more.
Matthews fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4##TD#
Harper closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Matthews struggling a bit here.
Harper controlling the position from side mount. #SUB#
Harper tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Harper has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matthews is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Harper is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Harper dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thaddeus Matthews's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Harper is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Matthews's half guard.
Harper wants to take a breather but Matthews is having none of it.
Harper lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Harper content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews tries to kick Harper off but Harper keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Matthews has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Harper is working away from the top position though.#T1##SU#
Harper stands up from half guard.
Harper avoids the head kick by Matthews.
Harper seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Harper throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Matthews tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Harper is in Matthews's guard.
Matthews trying to control the position.
Matthews looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Harper has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Harper looking to pass the guard.
Harper trying to control the position from guard on top but Matthews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Matthews lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matthews accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Matthews wants to stand but Harper has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Matthews engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Matthews trying to control the position from guard on top but Harper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Harper is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Harper decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Matthews takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matthews is staying active underneath Harper, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Matthews is controlling Harper's trapped leg to prevent Harper from advancing to side control.#T4#
Harper trying to control the pace.
Matthews trying to control from the bottom.
Harper thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Matthews tries to roll over but Harper keeps him under control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Matthews is staying active underneath Harper, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harper shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Matthews pinned against the cage. Matthews gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Harper showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Harper 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Harper! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Harper moves away from the strike by Cloutier.
Cloutier bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cloutier throws an overhand right that lands on Harper's shoulder, as Harper tries to avoid the shot.
Cloutier misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Harper counters with a shoot takedown. Cloutier fights it but they end up in guard.
Harper engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cloutier preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Harper slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harper controlling the position from side mount. #T1#
An elbow from Harper crashes against the mat.
Harper in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here as Harper stalls from top position.
It looks like Harper 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.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Harper working the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Harper tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Harper has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SU2#
Harper decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T3#
Cloutier throws a jab but it's blocked by Harper.
Cloutier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Harper takes the fight into the clinch.
Harper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Harper changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cloutier fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Harper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cloutier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cloutier connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD2#
Harper looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cloutier!#SU2#
Harper stands up.
Cloutier throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Harper counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Harper. #T4#
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!
Harper sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Harper drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Harper jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Harper stays in close to Cloutier's body and controls the position.
Cloutier can't keep his opponent in guard - Harper advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Harper looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Harper dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Cloutier lands with a cross. #CL2#
Harper fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cloutier, pushing him back against the cage.
Cloutier being controlled against the cage.
Harper tries to pull guard but Cloutier forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cloutier keeps control of Harper as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cloutier avoids it.
Cloutier is trying to stall.
Cloutier is trying to stall.
#T1#
Harper can't get the takedown.
Cloutier is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Harper is keeping busy.
Harper drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cloutier pulls his leg out and moves away.
Al Cloutier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Harper.
Harper has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Harper there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Harper rushes Cloutier and presses him up against the cage.
Harper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Harper can't get the takedown.
Harper is trying to pull guard but Cloutier has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Cloutier being controlled against the cage.
Cloutier taking a breather.
Harper pressing his opponent against the cage.
Harper jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cloutier walks away with a smile on his face. Harper gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cloutier misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Harper decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cloutier's guard.#T3#
Harper's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cloutier might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Harper's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#ES#
Cloutier pushes Harper off and gets back to his feet.
#T4#
Cloutier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harper.
Harper moves out of range as Cloutier strikes.
Cloutier misses with a hook.
Cloutier throws a lazy right hand but Harper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2#
Harper shoots in and gets a takedown into Cloutier's guard.
Alex Harper has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harper controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Al Cloutier will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Cloutier misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Harper moves into the clinch successfully.
A frustrated look appears on Harper's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Harper.
Harper jumps guard but Cloutier stands there with Harper around his waist. Harper gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cloutier looking to slow down the pace here.
Harper being controlled against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harper is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T1#
Cloutier prevents the takedown attempt.
Stalling in the clinch from Harper.
Cloutier is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Harper misses with a punch to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Harper as Cloutier tries to tie him up.
Harper displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cloutier up against the cage.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cloutier stops a takedown attempt from Harper.
Al Cloutier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Harper.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Harper jumps guard but Cloutier stands there with Harper around his waist. Harper gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cloutier.
Harper is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T3#
Cloutier gets underhooks to prevent Harper's takedown attempt.
Harper is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cloutier pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Harper jumps guard and drags Cloutier to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Harper looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Harper has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Harper thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #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.
Harper manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cloutier manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Harper passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Harper is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Harper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Harper 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Harper! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Harper scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Springfield has one foot on Harper's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Springfield checks a low kick from Harper.
Springfield throws a combination. Harper tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Harper fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Springfield shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Harper as he avoids it easily.
Springfield shoots for a double leg takedown but Harper sprawls well. He's pushed Springfield's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Harper tries a head kick but it misses.
Springfield tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Harper defends well and Springfield ends up having to push Harper into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Alex Harper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jebediah Springfield.
Springfield blocks the body kick.
Springfield is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Springfield clinches.
Springfield prevents a takedown attempt there.
Springfield missing with knees to the body.
#T1#
Harper is pressed up against the cage. Springfield has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Harper down to the mat. Harper avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Harper changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Springfield tries to avoid it but Harper manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Springfield to the ground. Springfield escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Harper shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Harper wants to pass the guard but Springfield is defending well.
Springfield moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Harper trying to control the position from guard on top but Springfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Harper looking to pass the guard.
Harper will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Harper trying to control the position from guard on top but Springfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Harper not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Harper closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Springfield manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Harper keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T3#
Harper can't get the takedown.
Springfield is working for takedown but Harper is calmly controlling the position for now.
Springfield is trying to push Harper away but Harper has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Harper leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
Harper breaks from the clinch.
Springfield misses with a double jab.
Springfield shoots in for a double leg but Harper sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Harper tries to clinch up.#T4#
Harper with a lazy takedown attempt
and Springfield counters with a two punch combo. #TD#
Harper is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Springfield's half guard.
Springfield is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Springfield looks winded!
Harper seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Springfield does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harper is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Springfield is concentrating on defense, preventing Harper from advancing position.
Springfield moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jebediah Springfield dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Harper, as that shot connected.
#CUT#It looks like Jebediah Springfield has been cut.
We've been informed that Springfield has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Harper shoots in looking for a takedown but Springfield manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Harper's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Springfield is trying hard to land a takedown here. Harper sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Springfield misses with a body shot
#CL#
and Harper counters by clinching up.
Springfield looking for a takedown.
Springfield avoiding damage.
#BC#
Harper breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harper misses with a body shot.
Harper dives in and grabs Springfield's left leg, looking for a takedown. Springfield pushes down on Harper's head and hops out.
Springfield needs to keep his hands up - Harper had a free shot at his head there.
Harper leaves Springfield with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alex Harper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jebediah Springfield.#T1#
Harper throws a lazy head kick
and Springfield counters with a three punch combo that has Harper backing up. Harper nods at Springfield to acknowledge the strikes.#TD#
Harper shoots in and bounces Springfield off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Springfield is breathing heavily.
Springfield is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Harper trying to control but Springfield is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Springfield is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Harper is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Harper stands up over Springfield, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Harper trying to control but Springfield is working from the bottom.
Harper knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Springfield on the ground.
Springfield pulls Harper in to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Harper won't allow Springfield to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
An inside leg kick from Springfield misses.
Harper appears to be looking for a big counter.
Springfield fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Springfield tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harper swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Springfield tries to clinch but Harper moves out of range.
Harper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harper is looking to clinch but Springfield is avoiding it.
#T3#
Harper checks a leg kick.
Harper tries to counter with a takedown but Springfield is quick to defend against it.
Springfield blocks a head kick by Harper.
Springfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harper moves away.
Harper tries to clinch there but Springfield circles away.
Harper fails to land the takedown.
Harper tries to close the distance and clinch but Springfield swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Harper fails in his attempt to clinch.
Springfield shoots in and drives through. Harper sprawls well.
Harper's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Harper duly obliges. #TD#
Harper decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Harper is trying to control the action in half guard but Springfield is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Springfield trying to control here.
Harper works his foot free and advances to mount.
Springfield is trying to stand up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harper postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Springfield looks a forlorn figure.
Harper wants to control the pace but Springfield is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Harper dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jebediah Springfield's cut.
That's time! Harper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Springfield goes for a double leg but Harper avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Harper continues to drive forward.
Harper tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Springfield manages to circle out of the way.
Harper misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Springfield counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Springfield.
Harper blocks the elbow strike.
Springfield tries for a takedown but Harper manages to get underhooks.
Harper is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Harper blocking some punches.
#BC#
Harper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Springfield.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springfield is looking to clinch but Harper is avoiding it.
Springfield tries for a takedown but Harper sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alex Harper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jebediah Springfield.
Springfield takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harper swats away the attempt to clinch by Springfield.#T1##TD#
Springfield gets caught flat footed, as Harper shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Springfield wants to get back to his feet but Harper passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Harper missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Harper slips a nice elbow through Springfield's hands, connecting with Springfield's forehead.
Harper content to control rather than advance.
Harper throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Springfield to regain full guard. #T2#
Springfield is looking to stand up but Harper isn't so interested in that idea.
Harper is in close to Springfield's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Springfield is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Harper showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Springfield is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Harper defends well.#SUB2#
Springfield looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Harper trying to control but Springfield is working from the bottom.
Harper looking to sit in guard and control but Springfield gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Harper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Harper is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Harper working a defensive guard but Springfield manages to pass into side control anyway.
#SUB2#
Springfield is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Harper is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Harper is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harper is trying to work for a sweep but Springfield has mounted him!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jebediah Springfield.
I think Springfield 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jebediah Springfield! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Sutter tries to keep at a distance but Harper has taken the fight into the clinch.
Harper can't break the clinch.
Harper is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sutter gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sutter looking for a takedown.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Harper.
Harper tries to break the clinch but Sutter is controlling the position. #TD#
Harper has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sutter clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Harper lands punches and elbows. #CUT#It looks like William Sutter has been cut.
Harper is riding his opponent, not letting Sutter buck him off. #T1##SUB#
Harper is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Sutter knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Sutter for a finish. #SUB#
Sutter defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Harper's arms.
Sutter just trying to survive but Harper is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Harper biding his time, looking for the opening.
Harper is trying to stick to Sutter's back but Sutter is turning into Harper. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Harper's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sutter.
Harper looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sutter is one step ahead there.
Sutter wants to control from the top but Harper keeps moving.
Sutter wants to pass the guard but Harper is keeping the position.
Sutter wants to control from the top but Harper keeps moving. #T3#
Sutter is looking to work some ground and pound but Harper has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sutter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Harper working for a triangle but Sutter defends it easily.
Harper has a closed guard, preventing Sutter from standing up. #SUB#
Harper looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Harper keeping moving, preventing Sutter from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sutter tries to clinch there but Harper circles away.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sutter enables Harper to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sutter manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sutter is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Harper is controlling him.
Harper knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sutter on the ground.
Harper showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sutter controls Harper momentarily but Harper frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sutter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Harper dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William Sutter's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sutter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Harper circles away.#TD#
Harper changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sutter looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Harper taking a breather here.
Sutter on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Harper working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sutter is looking to regain half guard here but Harper keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Harper remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Sutter is trying to get back to his feet.
Harper controlling the position.
Sutter wants to control but Harper postures up.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Harper thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SU#
Harper decides to stand back up. Harper steps back and let's Sutter get back to his feet.#CL#
Harper takes the fight into the clinch.
Sutter wants to break the clinch but can't.
Harper is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sutter gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Harper is trying to trip Sutter. He has hold of a leg but Sutter is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Harper persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Sutter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Harper defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harper preventing the sweep. #T3#
Sutter keeping full guard, as Harper tries to pass.
Sutter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Harper has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Harper stands and steps away. Sutter gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Harper defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sutter.#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.
A head kick by Sutter misses #TD#
and Harper counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sutter!
Harper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sutter can do to turn this around?
Sutter is letting Harper control him for a moment.
Harper cracks Sutter with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB#
Harper tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Harper has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Harper tries to move to mount but Sutter blocks the move with his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sutter is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sutter misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Harper dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on William Sutter's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Harper Throws a clean left jab. Harper Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Sutter's chin! Sutter crumbles to the ground and Harper follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Harper!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alex Harper! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Young lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Harper circles away quickly and effectively.
Harper shapes to counter with a head kick.
Young is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Harper drops Young with a beautiful combination! Young stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Harper is looking for the KO!#CUT2#It looks like Tristan Young has been cut.
Young throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Harper counters by clinching up. #TD2#
Harper gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Young being controlled here, momentarily. #SU2#
Harper decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Young, up you get! #TD2#
Harper closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Young quickly recovers to half guard.
Harper working over Young with some ground and pound. Young looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Harper controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Harper 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#
Harper wants to pass to mount but Young is defending the position.
Harper uses his free foot to push down on Young's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Young.
Harper looking to finish Young with some ground and pound. This is bad for Young!
Harper controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Harper looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T2#
Harper controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Young defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Harper.
Harper with the ground and pound from mount.
Harper controlling the pace for now.
A big strike lands for Harper! That's really hurt Young and he's turned his back - Harper keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Harper jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Harper! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Harper tries to clinch up but Miller circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Miller clinches with his opponent.
Miller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC#
Miller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harper misses with a low kick.#CL2#
Harper gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Miller has Harper pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Miller pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Harper tumbling to the mat - Miller dives into Harper's guard.
Miller wants to control from the top but Harper keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Harper had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Miller defends it easily.
Harper wants to stand but Miller is controlling the position. #T1##SUB#
Miller drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Miller jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SU#
Miller stands up and waves to Harper to follow him.
Miller darts in looking for a takedown but Harper gets double underhooks and turns Miller into the cage.
Miller is trying to drag Harper to the mat but Harper just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Harper fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Harper has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Miller is trying to keep an underhook but Harper manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Miller trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Miller is pressing down on Harper's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Miller lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Harper isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Miller stacks Harper on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Miller!
Miller advances to mount.
Miller looking to control but Harper is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Miller jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Harper manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T3#
Harper bucks up and tries to throw Miller off but instead Miller has got his back!
I really don't envy Harper right now.
Even with his hooks in, Miller manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Miller controls the action.
Harper turns into Miller and is now in his guard.
#T4#
Miller looking to control.
Miller is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Harper tries to free his leg and advance position but Miller is retaining full guard.
Miller striking off his back but it's not causing Harper any problems.
Miller wants to sweep here but Harper controlling him for the moment.
Miller on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Miller tries to get out of the position.
Miller looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Miller is looking for a triangle but Harper pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shayne Miller dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Harper feints a jab promting Miller to slip. Harper then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Miller slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Shayne Miller has been cut.
Harper wants to clinch.
Miller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miller defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Harper.#CL#
Miller closes the distance and pushes Harper back into the cage.
Harper tries to pull guard but Miller holds him up against the cage and eventually Harper drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller has Harper pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Harper manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Harper is struggling to control the position.
Harper prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T1#
Harper tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shayne Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Harper.
Harper trying to stall but Miller improves his position.
#BC#
Miller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Miller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Harper throws a counter combo.
Miller tries for a takedown but Harper sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Harper tries a head kick but it misses.
Harper swats away the attempt to clinch by Miller.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but Harper shows good takedown defense.
Harper tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Miller counters with a series of strikes. Harper will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
Nice takedown defense from Harper. No joy for Miller on that attempt.
Harper shapes to counter with a head kick.
That kick from Miller tenderised Harper's leg. Harper is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Miller enables Harper to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Miller manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Shayne Miller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miller is trying to control the position but Harper postures up.
Harper wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harper stopping the sweep attempt from Miller.
Harper postures up.
Harper looking to pass the guard.
Miller being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SU2#
Harper gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Harper gets a takedown into half guard.
Miller wants to get back to his feet.
Harper is trying to control the action in half guard but Miller is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Miller moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Harper wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving. #SUB#
Harper avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Harper won't allow Miller to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harper wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Harper scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alex Harper will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Shayne Miller's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Miller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Harper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Harper shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Miller kicks Harper off and gets back to his feet.
Harper fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Miller misses with a takedown attempt - Harper sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Miller scores with a takedown into Harper's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harper keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully. #T1##SU#
Miller stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Miller shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Harper counters with a three punch combo that has Miller backing up. Miller nods at Harper to acknowledge the strikes.
Miller wants to clinch up but Harper keeps it at a distance.
Harper shoots in but no luck this time.
Harper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Harper gets the takedown into side control. #T2#
Miller stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Miller tries to buck Harper off but Harper is having none of it.
Miller sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Harper is trying to control the action in half guard but Miller is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Miller is trying to stand.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Harper connects with a nice short shot to Miller's temple.
Harper is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Miller makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Miller.#T3#
Harper tries to free his leg and advance position but Miller is retaining full guard.
Miller working a defensive guard here.
Miller pulls Harper in close to prevent any damage.
Harper looking to sit in guard and control but Miller gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Harper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Miller tries to free his leg and advance position but Harper is retaining full guard.
Miller controlling from the top position.
Miller postures up in Harper's guard and throws a big left but Harper blocks it.
Harper keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Harper fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Miller sprawls well initially but Harper persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Harper looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Harper looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
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 Shayne Miller.
I think Miller 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Shayne Miller! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Martinez dodges the punch combination from Harper.
Martinez should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#KD#
Harper drops Martinez with a beautiful combination! Martinez stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Harper is looking for the KO!#ROC#Martinez is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Bop Martinez has been cut.
Martinez throws a hook but Harper avoids it easily.#TD2#
Harper gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in 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!#SUB2#
Martinez drops back looking for a leg! Harper is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Harper manages to kick Martinez off! Martinez jumps back into Harper's guard.
Harper on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Harper tries to get out of the position.
Harper wants to sweep here but Martinez controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Martinez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Martinez drops back looking for a leg! Harper is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Harper manages to kick Martinez off! Martinez jumps back into Harper's guard. #T1#
Martinez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Martinez wants to control but Harper is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harper striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Harper keeps Martinez under control for a moment.
Harper wants to control but Martinez postures up.#SUB2#
Martinez has hold of Harper's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Harper seems comfortable defending it but Martinez has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Harper is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Harper is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Martinez couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bop Martinez! |
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