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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Tatsumoto tries to clinch but Pills moves out of range.
Pills looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Tatsumoto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pills as he avoids it easily.
Akira Tatsumoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pills takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#CL#
Tatsumoto closes the distance and clinches.
Pills goes for a takedown attempt but Tatsumoto pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Tatsumoto has managed to clinch.
Tatsumoto taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pills prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pills is looking for a takedown.
Tatsumoto lands an elbow just above Pills 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Joe Pills has been cut.
Tatsumoto is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akira Tatsumoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Tatsumoto is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tatsumoto lands a damaging elbow. #BC#
Tatsumoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tatsumoto dives in and grabs Pills's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pills pushes down on Tatsumoto's head and hops out.
Tatsumoto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pills defends it nicely.
Tatsumoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Tatsumoto darts in looking for a takedown but Pills gets double underhooks and turns Tatsumoto into the cage.
Pills tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tatsumoto goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pills prevents it.
Tatsumoto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pills backwards.
Tatsumoto drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T2#
Pills tries to pull guard but Tatsumoto holds him up against the cage and eventually Pills drops back down to his feet.
Tatsumoto stalls. #BC#
Tatsumoto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tatsumoto connects with an inside leg kick.
Pills bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tatsumoto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pills wants to counter the offense by Tatsumoto and move into the clinch position.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Tatsumoto is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tatsumoto gets underhooks to prevent Pills's takedown attempt.
Pills goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tatsumoto prevents it.
Tatsumoto gets through Pills's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tatsumoto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pills changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tatsumoto fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tatsumoto throws a front kick that sends Pills stumbling back into the cage.
Tatsumoto shoots in for a takedown but Pills shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Tatsumoto closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Pills is trying to control Tatsumoto's posture but Tatsumoto avoids it.
Tatsumoto lands some shots froms side control.
Tatsumoto wants to control but Pills is keeping him busy.
Tatsumoto tries to stand but Pills is controlling his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pills struggling a bit here.
Pills has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SU#
Tatsumoto decides to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Tatsumoto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Pills'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.#R2##CL#
Tatsumoto instigates a clinch.
Tatsumoto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tatsumoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Tatsumoto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Akira Tatsumoto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pills darts in looking for a takedown but Tatsumoto gets double underhooks and turns Pills into the cage.
Tatsumoto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pills defends it nicely.
Pills looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Tatsumoto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pills being controlled against the cage.
Pills is breathing heavily.#T1##BC#
Tatsumoto breaks the clinch.
Pills fails with the takedown.
Tatsumoto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pills swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akira Tatsumoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pills fails with a takedown attempt.
Tatsumoto feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tatsumoto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pills avoids it really well and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Pills on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Tatsumoto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tatsumoto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tatsumoto darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
so Pills counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pills postures up.
Pills sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tatsumoto looking for a sweep. Not yet Tatsumoto, not yet. #T3#
Tatsumoto controls Pills momentarily but Pills frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Tatsumoto has his foot on Pills's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pills works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Tatsumoto is looking for a triangle but Pills pushes his legs off easily.
Tatsumoto wants to stand and escape but Pills is having none of it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Tatsumoto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tatsumoto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tatsumoto wants it to stay on the feet.
Tatsumoto shoots in for a takedown but Pills shows good takedown defense.
Crunch! Tatsumoto slams his shin into Pills's torso.#T4#
No luck for Tatsumoto with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Tatsumoto takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Tatsumoto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pills closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tatsumoto circles away.
Tatsumoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tatsumoto shoots for a double leg takedown but Pills sprawls well. He's pushed Tatsumoto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tatsumoto throws a series of strikes that have Pills backpedaling.
Tatsumoto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pills avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Tatsumoto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Pills's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Tatsumoto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tatsumoto tries to clinch but Pills moves out of range.
Pills takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tatsumoto misses with a takedown attempt - Pills sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Tatsumoto rushes Pills and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pills tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Tatsumoto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pills takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tatsumoto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pills's waist but Pills gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tatsumoto off to one side.
Despite the aggression on Pills's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akira Tatsumoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Pills circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tatsumoto keeps Pills at a distance using the push kick.
Tatsumoto fails with the takedown.
Tatsumoto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pills avoids it really well and circles away.
Pills tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tatsumoto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pills sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pills doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pills. #T2#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tatsumoto - that will leave a mark!
Akira Tatsumoto is winning the standup battle so far.
Tatsumoto throws a head kick that Pills semi-blocks.
Tatsumoto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pills sprawls well. Pills wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tatsumoto gets slowly back to his feet.
Tatsumoto fails with the takedown.#CL#
Pills tries to keep at a distance but Tatsumoto has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3##BC#
Tatsumoto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pills shoots in and drives through. Tatsumoto sprawls well.
Tatsumoto scores with a nice body kick.
Tatsumoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pills tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice takedown defense from Pills. No joy for Tatsumoto on that attempt.
Tatsumoto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pills can do to turn this around?#CL#
Tatsumoto clinches up against the cage.
Pills is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Akira Tatsumoto has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tatsumoto - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tatsumoto leaning his opponent against the cage.#T4##BC#
Tatsumoto breaks from the clinch.
Tatsumoto shoots for a takedown but Pills saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tatsumoto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tatsumoto tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Pills counters with a single leg into guard. Tatsumoto didn't expect that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tatsumoto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Joe Pills has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akira Tatsumoto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Pills avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akira Tatsumoto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tatsumoto, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akira Tatsumoto! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Pills gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sonnen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sonnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Pills is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pills preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sonnen wants to control from the top but Pills keeps moving.
Sonnen throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sonnen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen scoring with some ground and pound.
Sonnen postures up in Pills's guard and throws a big left but Pills blocks it.
Sonnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Pills is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Sonnen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sonnen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sonnen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pills keeping moving, preventing Sonnen from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sonnen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sonnen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pills. #TD2#
Sonnen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pills is breathing heavily.#T2#
Sonnen stands up over Pills, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sonnen throws a big elbow that misses.
Sonnen working some strikes from top position.
Sonnen tries to free his leg and advance position but Pills is retaining full guard.
Sonnen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sonnen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sonnen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sonnen working some strikes from top position.
Pills working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sonnen.
Sonnen is looking to work some ground and pound but Pills has wrist control.
Sonnen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pills working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sonnen.
Sonnen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sonnen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Sonnen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sonnen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sonnen grinds an elbow into Pills's temple.
Pills is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at London MMA Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Sonnen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sonnen just content to control the position.
Sonnen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sonnen in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Sonnen wants to control but Pills is keeping him busy. #T4#
Sonnen lands a nice forearm strike.
Sonnen wants to control but Pills is keeping him busy.
Pills takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Pills tries to bench press Sonnen off him but Sonnen keeps the position.
Sonnen working the head and body with strikes.
Pills takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sonnen working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sonnen cracks Pills with a big elbow.
Sonnen lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sonnen trying to control the position but Pills is working away.
Pills is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Sonnen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Sonnen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pills manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Pills pushes Sonnen off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD2#
Sonnen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pills tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sonnen is in Pills's guard.
Sonnen throwing strikes from guard but Pills blocks nicely.
Sonnen stands up over Pills, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sonnen stays in close to Pills's body and controls the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sonnen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sonnen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sonnen landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Sonnen throws a big elbow that misses.
Sonnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Pills is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sonnen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pills keeping moving, preventing Sonnen from controlling successfully.
Sonnen is looking to work some ground and pound but Pills has wrist control.
Sonnen postures up in Pills's guard and throws a big left but Pills blocks it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sonnen is in close to Pills's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sonnen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sonnen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Pills gets caught flat footed, as Sonnen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T2#
Sonnen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sonnen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sonnen throwing strikes from guard but Pills blocks nicely.
Sonnen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sonnen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ben Sonnen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sonnen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sonnen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sonnen throwing strikes from guard but Pills blocks nicely.
Sonnen landing with the ground and pound.
Sonnen trying to control but Pills is working from the bottom. #T3#
Sonnen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pills wants to get back to his feet but Sonnen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sonnen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Sonnen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sonnen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sonnen is in close to Pills's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Sonnen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sonnen lands a couple of digs.
Sonnen connects with a couple of short punches.
Pills keeping moving, preventing Sonnen from controlling successfully.
Sonnen is in close to Pills's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pills keeping moving, preventing Sonnen from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pills has momentary wrist control but Sonnen slips an elbow through the middle.
Sonnen trying to control but Pills is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Sonnen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Sonnen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sonnen working the ground and pound but Pills is defending the strikes.
Pills on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pills tries to get out of the position.
Sonnen is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Sonnen lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sonnen working the body and head with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pills takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sonnen works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sonnen grinds an elbow into Pills's temple.
Pills takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T1#
Pills takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sonnen cracks Pills with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sonnen working the ground and pound.
Sonnen working the body and head with strikes.
Sonnen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sonnen sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Pills is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Pills takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sonnen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pills keeps working.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Sonnen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sonnen scores with a couple of short elbows.#ROC2#Pills is rocked!#T2#
Pills takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Oh Pills is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sonnen in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sonnen working the head and body with strikes.
Sonnen is staying tight to Pills's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Pills takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sonnen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Pills is trying to get back to his feet.
Pills is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Pills seems a little lost for a moment, as Sonnen dominates the positioning.#T3#
Pills on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sonnen cracks Pills with a big right hand but Pills just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sonnen lands a few punches from side control.
Sonnen is working Pills over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sonnen misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sonnen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sonnen grinds an elbow into Pills's temple.
Sonnen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sloppy strikes there by Sonnen.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sonnen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T4#
Sonnen trying to control the action but Pills is working from the bottom.
Pills taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sonnen taking a breather here.
Sonnen working the ground and pound from side control.
Pills taking punishment in the form of punches.
Joe Pills has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sonnen has knee on belly and moves into mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Sonnen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sonnen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Sonnen! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 09, 2021 |
#R1#
White connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pills. Pills circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD2#
White gets caught napping as Pills dives in and scores a takedown. White manages to retain guard.
Pills stays in close to White's body and controls the position.
White on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if White tries to get out of the position.
Pills wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
White can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pills controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White keeping moving, preventing Pills from controlling successfully. #T1#
Pills makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pills controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pills postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pills is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
White lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pills takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
White listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
White thuds his right hand into Pills's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#It looks like Joe Pills has been cut.
Pills shoots in for a double leg but White sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
White bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pills's head backwards.
Nice takedown defense from White. No joy for Pills on that attempt. #T3#
White darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC#Pills is rocked!
Pills looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? White is fending him off so far but Pills persists. Nope, White circles away and we're back to standing.
White is looking for a counter combo.
Fredrik White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Pills.
Pills closes the distance and clinches up with White, looking for a takedown. Pills pushes White against the cage but White circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
White looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
White jabs at Pills's body.
Pills with a poor takedown
and White makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pills looks winded!
White lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pills is still on wobbly legs! Can White finish him?
White swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pills seems to have recovered his senses.
White lands a nice shot that snaps Pills's head back.
White lands a jab to the nose.
White circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Pills to the canvas! Pills doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - White keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fredrik White!
Fredrik White managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, X-Treme Clothing™, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 23, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Pills looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Perez is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Pills rolls with it to try and escape but Perez cranks on the arm and Pills is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cesar Perez!
Cesar Perez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Mode connects with a nice looking jab.
Mode throws out a powerful jab.
Mode scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pills in his tracks.
Pills misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mode keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pills misses with a takedown
and Mode counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Pills. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mode lands with a nice combination. Pills backs away looking to recover.
Pills walks into a left hand.
Mode slaps away a takedown attempt from Pills, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mode! But no joy.
Pills shoots in but Mode avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Pills closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mode circles away.
Mode looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mode throws out a powerful jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Mode as he connects with a hook.
Pills gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mode counters with a left and a right that stings Pills.
Mode connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pills. Pills circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mode digs a good body shot into Pills's ribs.
Pills looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mode is fending him off so far but Pills persists. Nope, Mode circles away and we're back to standing.
Mode throws a combination. Pills tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mode lands with a shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Pills 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mode throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Pills is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pills has a takedown stuffed.
Pills walks into a straight right hand from Mode.
Mode displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pills.
Mode is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pills had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Mode connects with a jab.
Pills takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mode lands with an overhand left.#T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pills.
Mode lands a glancing blow to the side of Pills's head.
Mode stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Beast Mode seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pills takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mode lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mode digs a good hook to Pills's body.
Mode lands a jab-cross combination. #ROC2#Pills is rocked!
Mode scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pills in his tracks.
Oh Pills is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pills fails to land the takedown.#T4#
Mode lands with a hook. Pills tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
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!
Pills takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mode lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mode. Pills does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pills seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice uppercut there from Mode.
Mode leaves Pills with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mode lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mode uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pills has time to react.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Beast Mode dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nice jab there from Mode.
Mode lands a head shot.
Mode stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mode cracks Pills with an open hand slap.
Pills closes the distance and clinches up with Mode, looking for a takedown. Pills pushes Mode against the cage but Mode circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mode scores with a jab.
A punch combination from Mode misses.
Mode has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mode bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pills's head.
Pills shoots in but no luck this time.
Pills takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mode scores with a jab.
Pills looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mode defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pills.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Pills. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Mode lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pills slips a jab and a cross from Mode.
As Mode tries to get set, Pills tries to push him back and clinch up but Mode manages to avoid the attempt.
Mode lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Pills might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Mode lands a nice hook to Pills's body. Pills takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mode connects with a body shot.
Mode paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A cross from Mode lands.
Mode lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mode connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pills's hands.
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!
The crowd cheers as Mode lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pills doesn't seem phased though.
Sloppy strikes from Mode. Those never looked like landing.
Pills with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mode to score with a decent uppercut.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Pills. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.#T2#
Pills walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pills is defended easily by Mode.
A little jabbing left from Mode on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mode throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pills.
Mode scores with a jab.
Pills drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pills with a poor takedown
letting Mode counter with a right hand.
Pills walks into a jab.
Pills on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mode closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Beast Mode seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Mode ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mode sizes up Pills with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mode smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pills walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pills moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pills moves forwards but Mode connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pills takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice uppercut lands for Mode. That snapped Pills's head back.
Pills with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mode to score with a decent uppercut.
Pills avoids the body shot from Mode.
#T4#
Mode thuds a left hand into Pills's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pills will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Joe Pills is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pills.
Mode cracks Pills with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mode lands a jab-cross combination.
Mode slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mode scores with a sloppy right hand. Pills should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mode scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mode lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Beast Mode showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Good shot there by Mode.
Mode might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mode lands with an uppercut that bounces Pills off the cage and back into range.
Mode displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pills.
Pills shoots in for a takedown but Mode shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mode keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mode.
Mode with a hook.
Mode tests Pills's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pills.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Pills. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
A jab lands there for Mode.
Mode scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mode scores with a jab to the head.
Pills takes one to the side of the head.
Mode feints with a jab and clips Pills right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Pills is sent crashing into the canvas and Mode leaps in for the kill! Pills tries to get to his feet but Mode is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Pills is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beast Mode! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Scotland tries for a takedown but Pills sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pills tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Scotland manages to circle out of the way.
Scotland lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#TD#
Pills darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Scotland has his hands clasped together around Pills's back. He's all about the action.
Let's hope that Scotland 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pills wants to control but Scotland is keeping him busy.
Scotland is positioning himself well to prevent Pills advancing to mount.
Pills is thwarting Scotland's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Scotland is staying active underneath Pills, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pills prevents Scotland from improving his position.
Pills is looking to take a break and control but Scotland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Scotland gets back to full guard.
Pills is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Scotland working for a triangle but Pills defends it easily.
Pills has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pills wants to control from the top but Scotland keeps moving. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Scotland 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.
Pills knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Scotland on the ground.
Scotland looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Scotland lands with a right hand.
Scotland darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD#
Pills closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scotland regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pills won't allow Scotland to sweep him here.
Scotland controlling Pills's posture.
Scotland 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Scotland has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Scotland bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pills's guard. #REVB#
Scotland passes into half guard.
Scotland seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4##SUB2#
Scotland is looking for a kimura here.
Pills wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scotland is controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Scotland dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Pills's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Scotland takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Pills has Scotland pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Pills pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Scotland tumbling to the mat - Pills dives into Scotland's guard.
Scotland wants to sweep here but Pills controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Scotland is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pills defends well.
Scotland controlling Pills's posture.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Scotland keeping moving, preventing Pills from controlling successfully.
Scotland controlling the position.
Scotland tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Scotland looking for a guillotine here but Pills defends easily.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Pills got a little sloppy there for a moment and Scotland has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pills has managed to get both his arms back between Scotland's legs - danger averted.
Scotland thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pills displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Scotland.
Scotland throws a wild body kick that Pills sees coming a mile off.
Scotland tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pills swivels and escapes.
Pills seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Scotland fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Joe Pills has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Scotland.#CL2#
Scotland clinches up with Pills and pushes him back against the cage.
Scotland has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pills avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Scotland has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Pills is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Scotland to keep the fight standing.
Pills tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Scotland smiles and moves away.
Scotland looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pills is fending him off so far but Scotland persists. Nope, Pills circles away and we're back to standing.
Pills went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD#
Pills throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Scotland was covering up waiting for the punch and Pills finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Scotland manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Pills looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Scotland breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scotland fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pills went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T4#
Scotland digs a good hook to Pills's body.
Some wild striking there from Scotland.
Scotland throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scotland scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Left hook, right uppercut from Scotland. #CL2#
Scotland closes the distance and clinches.
Scotland gets underhooks to prevent Pills's takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Scotland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joe Pills's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Scotland shoots in but no luck this time.
Scotland closes the distance and clinches up with Pills, looking for a takedown. Scotland pushes Pills against the cage but Pills circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Pills was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Scotland throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pills keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Joe Pills has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Scotland.
Scotland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mark Scotland seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scotland shoots in for a takedown but Pills shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Pills closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Scotland moves into full guard.
Scotland is looking to stand up but Pills isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Pills content to stall in guard here.
Pills trying to control the position from guard on top but Scotland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scotland controlling Pills's posture.
Scotland keeping moving, preventing Pills from controlling successfully. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Scotland is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pills is controlling him.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Scotland working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mark Scotland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scotland pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Scotland has Pills up against the cage in a clinch.
Pills changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Scotland fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pills shoots in but no luck this time.
Scotland looks for a takedown but Pills sprawls well.#T3#
Scotland tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pills gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Scotland counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Scotland.
Scotland is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pills gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Scotland is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Scotland jumps guard.
Pills 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. #SUB2#
Scotland has his foot on Pills's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pills works his way back into a safe position though.
Scotland looking to control.
#T4#
Mark Scotland has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pills 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.
Scotland controls Pills momentarily but Pills frees himself.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scotland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pills is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Joe Pills has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mark Scotland is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Scotland is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pills sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mark Scotland.
Well Scotland has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Scotland! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Pills stuffs the takedown attempt from O Riley. O Riley gets slowly back to his feet.
Pills tries to counter with a takedown but O Riley is quick to defend against it.
O Riley throws a series of punches but Pills moves out of range.
As O Riley backs away, Pills returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#TD#
Pills shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pills showed some decent athleticism there.
Pills sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. O Riley defending well though.
Pills wants to take a breather but O Riley is having none of it.
Pills slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pills sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. O Riley defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pills is keen to just control but O Riley is a slippery customer.
Pills not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Pills is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
O Riley is trying to stand up here but Pills is controlling him well.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
O Riley is trying to maintain the position but Pills is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Good standup being displayed there by O Riley as he connects with a hook.
O Riley swinging wildly here.
#TD#
Pills drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
O Riley is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Pills wants to control but O Riley is keeping him busy.
Pills sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but O Riley is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Pills is looking to take a break and control but O Riley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
O Riley is trying to control Pills's posture but Pills avoids it.
Pills wants to lay and pray for a moment but O Riley keeps working.
Pills postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#T3#
Pills slows the pace down.
Pills wants to control but O Riley is keeping him busy.
Pills taking a breather here.
Pills wants to lay and pray for a moment but O Riley keeps working. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pills controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Pills shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches O Riley napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on O Riley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
O Riley tries to improve position but can't.
Pills controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pills trying to control the position but O Riley is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Pills dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
O Riley stuffs the takedown attempt from Pills. Pills gets slowly back to his feet.
O Riley unleashes a big counter combination but Pills bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
O Riley dives in for a single leg takedown but Pills sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The fight stays on the outside here - O Riley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pills changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pills looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? O Riley is fending him off so far but Pills persists. Nope, O Riley circles away and we're back to standing.
O Riley tries to clinch up but Pills circles away and keeps his distance.
Pills tries to counter by moving into the clinch but O Riley manages to circle out of the way.
O Riley lands with a nice combination. Pills backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#It looks like Joe Pills has been cut.#TD#
Pills drives through with a takedown into O Riley's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
O Riley wriggles free and stands up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Riley shoots in but Pills avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from O Riley is defended easily by Pills.
Joe Pills has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan O Riley.#T1#
Pills fails with a takedown attempt.
O Riley scores with a punch to the head.
Pills tries to score a power double leg takedown but O Riley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pills somewhat.
Pills drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
O Riley throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2##CL2#
O Riley darts in and clinches Pills up against the cage.#TD#
Pills pulls guard successfully.
O Riley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pills knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for O Riley on the ground.
Pills is looking to stand up but O Riley isn't so interested in that idea.
Pills on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pills tries to get out of the position.
Pills looking to control.
O Riley being controlled here momentarily.
Pills is looking to stand up but O Riley isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Pills working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from O Riley.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pills pulls O Riley in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pills has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pills there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pills shoots in looking for a takedown. O Riley tries to sprawl out of it but Pills keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. O Riley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
O Riley moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T4#
O Riley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pills tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but O Riley defends well and Pills ends up having to push O Riley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
O Riley manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
O Riley keeping moving, preventing Pills from controlling successfully.
O Riley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pills not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
O Riley is looking to stand up but Pills isn't so interested in that idea.
Pills throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Evan O Riley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joe Pills's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds 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#
O Riley misses with a wild combination.
As O Riley tries to get set, Pills tries to push him back and clinch up but O Riley manages to avoid the attempt.
Joe Pills is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
O Riley lands with a nice combination. Pills backs away looking to recover.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pills. #TD#
Pills shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pills showed some decent athleticism there.
O Riley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pills.
Joe Pills overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pills seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but O Riley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pills is controlling the pace.
#T1#
Pills is keen to just control but O Riley is a slippery customer.
Pills trying to control from O Riley's half guard. O Riley has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Pills is stalling in the full guard.
Pills looking to sit in guard and control but O Riley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Pills is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #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.
O Riley prevents Pills from getting back to his feet.
O Riley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pills wants to control the position but O Riley says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Pills pushes O Riley off looking to stand but O Riley dives back in and keeps control.
Pills is looking to get back to is feet but O Riley passes into side control.
Pills wants to get back to his feet but O Riley drags him back down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
O Riley wants to control but Pills is keeping him busy.
O Riley lands a decent elbow from side control.
You can see the frustration on Pills's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pills is looking for a sweep.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
O Riley wants to clinch but Pills slips to the side
and Pills counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Evan O Riley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Riley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pills defends it nicely.#T4#
Pills dives in and grabs O Riley's left leg, looking for a takedown. O Riley pushes down on Pills's head and hops out.
Decent striking displayed by O Riley there.
O Riley works over Pills's head and body with a nice combination.#ROC2#Pills is rocked!
Pills dives in and grabs O Riley's left leg, looking for a takedown. O Riley pushes down on Pills's head and hops out.
O Riley is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Pills. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
O Riley has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
O Riley manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Pills wants to control from the top but O Riley keeps moving.
O Riley controlling Pills's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pills postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evan O Riley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well O Riley has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan O Riley! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1075 Round 1
Date: Nov 02, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Hook shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pills is trying to defend but Hook finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pills is looking to control Hook's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pills avoid being mounted?
Well, if Hook 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.
Hook's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Pills on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pills tries to get out of the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Andre Hook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Hook looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pills is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Hook controlling the action here.
Pills is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hook stops Pills from getting back to his feet.
Hook performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Hook has eaten all the pies!#T3#
Pills is trying to stand up here but Hook is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Hook shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pills is trying to defend but Hook finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pills wants to get back to his feet.
Pills trying to control here.
Hook is taking a breather. Pills says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T4#
Pills preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hook takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Let's hope that Hook 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
It looks like Hook 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.
Pills is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Hook dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Hook looking to score a takedown here. Pills is defending well but Hook drives through and ends up in Pills's guard.
Pills has his feet on Hook's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD2#
Hook looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pills is trying to control but can't.
Hook with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pills is looking for a sweep. Hook is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hook seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Andre Hook has got the better of the ground game so far.
More stalling from Hook.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Hook manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pills on his heels. He'll look to pass Pills's guard now, I'm sure.
Hook has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hook is stalling in the full guard.
Pills wants to stand up but Hook is controlling him.
Hook controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hook wants to pass the guard but Pills is keeping the position.
Hook pushing down on Pills's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hook controlling the action here.#T3#
Pills is looking to control Hook's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pills avoid being mounted?
Hook controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD#
Pills closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hook to the mat! Hook manages to get full guard.
Hook lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Pills being controlled here, momentarily.
Hook tries to free his leg and advance position but Pills is retaining full guard.
Pills 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hook sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pills's guard.
Hook sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pills is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Hook showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Pills's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Hook gets a double leg takedown into Pills's guard.
Hook tries to free his leg and advance position but Pills is retaining full guard.
Hook is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pills looking to control.
#T1#
Hook passes Pills's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hook controlling the pace.
Hook is continuing to stall.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Hook feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hook is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hook with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hook.
Pills trying to control the position.
#T3#
Hook is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Pills looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hook looking to pass the guard.
Hook forces his way into half guard.
Hook content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The adventures of Hook the control monster continue. Boring.
Yet more stalling tactics from Hook.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Hook looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Hook comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hook has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Andre Hook!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Andre Hook!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Andre Hook!
Andre Hook wins by unanimous decision! |
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