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Event:
742
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 15 losses; Hendrix Cabrera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 13 losses; Barkeep Quark!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cabrera shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Quark as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Cabrera shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Quark is trying to defend but Cabrera finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cabrera (2) vs (0) Quark
Quark is looking to improve his position.
Cabrera is pressing down on Quark's thigh, looking to free his foot. Quark is holding on for now.
Cabrera perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quark is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cabrera stalling. #T1#
Cabrera is keen to just control but Quark is a slippery customer.#T2#
Quark keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Quark is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Quark controlling the position well. #T3#
Quark tries to roll over but Cabrera keeps him under control.
Cabrera controlling the action here.
Quark has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cabrera is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Quark 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.
Cabrera seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Quark does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cabrera controlling the action here.
Quark keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Cabrera working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Quark's thigh. Quark counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T5#
Quark pulls Cabrera in close to prevent any damage.
Cabrera is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
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.#T6#
Quark wants to sweep here but Cabrera controlling him for the moment.
Quark seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Quark being controlled here, momentarily.
Quark pulls Cabrera in close to his closed guard and prevents Cabrera from doing any damage or advancing position.#T7##SUB2#
Quark throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cabrera escapes and throws Quark's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cabrera (5) vs (0) Quark
You can see the frustration on Quark's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cabrera is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Quark's shoulder. That is not cool. #T8#
Quark wants to control but Cabrera postures up.
Cabrera slows the pace down.
Cabrera looking to control but instead Quark has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Still in half guard, Cabrera seems content to control.#SUB2#
Quark actively working from the bottom here.
Cabrera wants to free his trapped foot but Quark is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T9#
Cabrera is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cabrera seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Quark does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Quark wants to get back to full guard.
Cabrera slows the pace down in half guard.
Cabrera wants to take a breather but Quark is having none of it. #T10#
Quark wants to control but Cabrera is keeping busy.
Quark won't allow Cabrera to pass to mount.
Quark is looking for a sweep. Cabrera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11#
Cabrera slows the pace down in half guard.
Cabrera's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Quark tries to roll over but Cabrera keeps him under control.
Cabrera tries to pass the half guard into mount. Quark knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T12#
Still in half guard, Cabrera seems content to control.
Quark trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cabrera (8) vs (0) Quark
Cabrera sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T13#
Quark is squirming around, avoiding Cabrera's attempts to control the action.
Cabrera looking to control and managing it successfully.
Quark manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Cabrera controlling the pace. #T14#
Cabrera is trying to control the action in half guard but Quark is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Quark tries to get to full guard but Cabrera has control of the leg.
Cabrera tries to pass to full mount but Quark defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cabrera controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cabrera takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Hendrix Cabrera decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
740
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 27 losses; Jisoo Oh! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 12 losses; Barkeep Quark!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Oh scores with a takedown into Quark's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Oh (2) vs (0) Quark
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quark has control of Oh's left arm, preventing Oh from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Quark is looking for a triangle but Oh pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Quark has Oh pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Quark can't keep his opponent in guard - Oh advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Quark trying to control from the bottom.
Oh prevents Quark from improving his position.
Oh content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Quark trying to control from the bottom.
Quark is looking to improve his position.
Quark trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Oh passes into side control, despite Quark's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Oh (5) vs (0) Quark
Oh in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Quark tries to buck Oh off but Oh is having none of it.
Oh just content to control the position.
Oh wants to control but Quark is keeping him busy.
Oh moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T5#
Quark is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Oh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Quark keeps working.
Quark 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.
Quark tries to bench press Oh off him but Oh keeps the position.
Quark struggling a bit here.#T6#
Quark is trying to escape the position but Oh is controlling the position.
Oh trying to control the position but Quark is working away.
Oh controls the position.
Quark can't do much from the bottom here.
Quark tries to buck Oh off but Oh is having none of it.#T7#
Oh happy to just control the position for now.
Oh trying to control the action but Quark is working from the bottom.
Oh slows the pace down. #T8#
You can see the frustration on Quark's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Quark is not content to let Oh control the position.
Quark tries to buck Oh off but Oh is having none of it.#T9#
Quark struggling a bit here.
Oh wants to control but Quark is keeping him busy.
Quark can't do much from the bottom here.
Oh trying to control the position but Quark is working away. #T10#
Quark can't do much from the bottom here.
Oh controls the position from side control.
Quark can't do much from the bottom here.
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.
Oh controlling the position. #T11#
Quark is looking to regain half guard here but Oh keeps moving and retains side control.
Oh content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Quark is trying to control Oh's posture but Oh avoids it. #T12#
Oh trying to control the position but Quark is working away.
Oh controlling the position from side mount. #T13#
Quark can't do much from the bottom here.
Oh trying to control the position but Quark is working away.
Quark is trying to control Oh's posture but Oh avoids it.
Oh wants to control but Quark is keeping him busy.
Quark is trying to improve his position.#T14#
Oh is staying tight to Quark's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Quark can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Quark is looking for a sweep.
Oh controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oh takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Our winner, Jisoo Oh, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CFC CG Tokyo 3
Date: Mar 15, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 12 losses; Barkeep Quark! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 11 losses; Slim Perkins!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Quark drives through with a takedown into Perkins's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Quark (2) vs (0) Perkins
Quark pushing down on Perkins's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Quark slows the pace down in half guard.
Perkins is positioning himself well to prevent Quark advancing to mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Quark's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Perkins wants to sweep but Quark has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Quark (5) vs (0) Perkins
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quark just content to control the position. #T1#
Perkins is looking for a sweep.
Perkins stops Quark from passing to mount.
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.
Perkins manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Perkins is trying to maintain the position but Quark is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Quark wants to work for an arm triangle but Perkins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Perkins is trying to maintain the position but Quark is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Perkins wants to get back to full guard.
Perkins felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Perkins is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Quark looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Quark seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Perkins for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Quark seems to be working for a kimura but Perkins defends the submission attempt.
Well, if Quark 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.
Perkins is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Quark controlling the pace.
Perkins controlling the position well.
Perkins tries to roll over but Quark keeps him under control.#T5#
Quark is just content to waste time from the top position. Perkins takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Perkins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Perkins trying to control the position.
Perkins looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Quark slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T6#
Perkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Quark is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Perkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Perkins working a defensive guard here.
#T7#
Quark slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Quark (8) vs (0) Perkins
Quark in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Quark trying to control the action but Perkins is working from the bottom. #T8#
Quark slows the pace down.
Quark wants to control but Perkins is keeping him busy.
Perkins keeps Quark under control for a moment.
Quark controls the position.#T9#
Perkins is looking for a sweep.
Perkins is still trying to improve position.
Perkins is being controlled here.
Perkins manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Quark controlling the action here.
Perkins is looking to improve his position.
#T10#
Quark not doing much here.
Quark works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Quark (11) vs (0) Perkins
Quark gets to mount! Perkins was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Quark (13) vs (0) Perkins#T11#
Quark prevents Perkins from getting the reversal.
Quark tries to control but Perkins wriggling away.
Quark sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Perkins is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T12#
Perkins keeps trying to improve his position.
Quark controlling the position easily from mount. #T13#
Perkins bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Quark (13) vs (2) Perkins
Perkins wants to control from the top but Quark keeps moving.
Quark can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Perkins controls the pace.
Perkins trying to control but Quark is working from the bottom.
Perkins trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Quark manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Quark (15) vs (2) Perkins#T14#
Quark looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Perkins is trying to keep Quark in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Quark takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
Barkeep Quark decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CFC Tokyo
Date: Mar 01, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 12 losses; Barkeep Quark! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 9 losses; David Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Shimada.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Quark gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Quark has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gomes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Quark has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gomes is trying to keep an underhook but Quark manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Quark (2) vs (0) Gomes
Quark sitting and controlling from the half guard.
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.
Gomes is looking to improve his position.
Gomes keeping control of the position.
Gomes 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes moves into full guard.
#T1#
Gomes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Quark controls the pace.
Gomes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've been hearing good reports from Quark's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Quark is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gomes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
Quark looking to pass the guard.
Quark content to stall in guard here.
Gomes has control of Quark's left arm, preventing Quark from doing any damage. #T3#
Gomes being controlled here, momentarily.
Gomes is pulling down on Quark's head. It's preventing any offense from Quark, at least for the moment.
Gomes wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Quark trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Gomes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Quark showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T5#
Quark's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Quark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Quark slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gomes trying to control the position.
Quark controlling from the top position.
Gomes looking for a sweep. Not yet Gomes, not yet. #T7#
Quark might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gomes is trying to keep Quark in close.
Gomes keeping moving, preventing Quark from controlling successfully.
Quark controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gomes is trying to keep Quark in close.
#T8#
Gomes pulls Quark in close to prevent any damage.
Quark showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gomes pulls Quark in to control the position.
Quark content to stall in guard here. #T9#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Gomes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Quark is aware though and is defending well.#T10#
Gomes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Quark slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quark seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gomes for as long as he can get away with.
Quark wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving. #T11#
Gomes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Quark controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T12#
Further stalling from Quark.
Gomes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T13#
Quark stays in close to Gomes's body and controls the position.
Quark wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving.
Quark slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gomes holds on and takes a little breather. #T14#
Quark is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Quark trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Quark is really struggling to control Gomes but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Quark is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quark takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Barkeep Quark thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CFC CG 733
Date: Feb 22, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 11 losses; Barkeep Quark! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 120 wins and 69 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ramirez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Quark's waist but Quark gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ramirez off to one side.
Quark has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ramirez fails with the takedown.#CL#
Quark clinches up with Ramirez and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Ramirez jumps guard.
Ramirez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Quark is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quark postures up.
#T1#
Quark stays in close to Ramirez's body and controls the position.
Ramirez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ramirez looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramirez, not yet. #T2#
Ramirez pulls Quark in close to his closed guard and prevents Quark from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ramirez being controlled here, momentarily.
Quark being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Quark is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Quark from controlling successfully.
Ramirez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Quark wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving. #T4#
Ramirez is controlling Quark's posture.
Quark trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom. #T5#
Quark controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ramirez looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramirez, not yet.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Quark from controlling successfully.
Quark preventing the sweep.
Ramirez is pulling down on Quark's head. It's preventing any offense from Quark, at least for the moment.
Ramirez being controlled here, momentarily. #T6#
Quark trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Quark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now.
Quark looking to sit in guard and control but Ramirez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Quark (0) vs (2) Ramirez#T7#
Ramirez stays in close to Quark's body and controls the position.
Quark is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Quark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Quark has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ramirez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T8#
Quark is trying to keep Ramirez in close.
Ramirez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Quark trying to keep a closed guard but Ramirez is proving a slippery customer.
#T9#
Ramirez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
It looks like Ramirez 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.
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Quark swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10#
Ramirez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Quark pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage. #T11#
Ramirez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Quark wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Quark wants to hit a sweep here but Ramirez passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Quark there! Score +3 for passing guard: Quark (0) vs (5) Ramirez
My spies in KFA inform me that Ramirez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T12#
Ramirez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ramirez controlling from the full mount.
Quark is squirming around, avoiding Ramirez's attempts to control the action. #T13#
Ramirez controlling his opponent.
Ramirez prevents Quark from getting the reversal.
Quark is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ramirez tries to control but Quark wriggling away. #T14#
Ramirez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 5 to 0.
After the big win, Jackson Ramirez made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Threads of Fate and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
CFC CG 727
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 24 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Barkeep Quark!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Quark gets a double leg takedown into Goble's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goble (0) vs (2) Quark
Goble has control of Quark's left arm, preventing Quark from doing any damage.
Goble is trying to control the position but Quark postures up.
Goble wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Quark is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Quark 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.
Quark is fighting to break Goble's control of his arms but Goble is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Goble working a defensive guard here.
Goble has Quark pulled in close to control his posture.
Quark controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Goble seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Quark sitting in guard here, content to control.
Goble looking for a sweep. Not yet Goble, not yet.
Goble pulls Quark in to control the position.
Quark sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Goble looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Goble is working hard here to advance position.
Goble pulls Quark in to control the position.
Quark sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Goble is adopting a defensive guard.
Goble keeping moving, preventing Quark from controlling successfully. #T5#
Quark sitting in guard here, content to control.
Quark preventing the sweep.
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.
Quark showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Goble is trying to keep Quark in close.
#T6#
Goble has his hands on Quark's head, controlling the position.
Goble has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Quark has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (0) vs (5) Quark
Quark just content to control the position. #T7#
Goble is not content to let Quark control the position.
My spies in The House Of Pain inform me that Quark has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Quark just content to control the position. #T8#
Quark's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Quark tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Quark has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Quark trying to control the position but Goble is working away.
Goble can't do much from the bottom here. #T9#
Quark in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Goble is trying to control Quark's posture but Quark avoids it.
We've been hearing good reports from Goble's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T10#
Quark is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Goble will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T11#
Goble tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Quark wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Goble's face as Quark controls the position.
Goble tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T12#
Goble is trying to control Quark's posture but Quark avoids it.
Goble is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Quark is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Quark is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Goble knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Goble is looking to regain half guard here but Quark keeps moving and retains side control. #T13#
Goble can't do much from the bottom here.
Goble is trying to escape the position but Quark is controlling the position.
Goble is looking to regain half guard here but Quark keeps moving and retains side control. #T14#
Quark happy to just control the position for now.
Goble tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Goble's face as Quark controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quark wins on points by 5 to 0.
A very excited looking Barkeep Quark made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CFC CG 723
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Slim Perkins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; Barkeep Quark!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Perkins swats away the attempt to clinch by Quark.
Perkins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Quark swivels and escapes.#TD#
Perkins looking to score a takedown here. Quark is defending well but Perkins drives through and ends up in Quark's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Perkins (2) vs (0) Quark
Perkins wants to pass the guard but Quark is keeping the position.
Quark looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Perkins being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkins tries to free his leg and advance position but Quark is retaining full guard. #T1#
Perkins being controlled here momentarily.
Perkins looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Quark is trying to control the position but Perkins postures up.
Perkins content to stall in guard here.
Perkins pushes down on Quark's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3#
Perkins wants to free his trapped foot but Quark is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Perkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Quark keeps working.
Perkins is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Quark is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Perkins is looking to stall here but Quark recovers full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perkins looking to sit in guard and control but Quark gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Perkins (2) vs (2) Quark
Quark won't allow Perkins to sweep him here. #T5#
Perkins keeping moving, preventing Quark from controlling successfully.
Quark controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Perkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Quark passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Perkins (2) vs (5) Quark#SUB2#
Quark is trying to get an arm triangle but Perkins is defending well. #T6#
Perkins tries to bench press Quark off him but Quark keeps the position.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Perkins is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Quark off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Perkins (6) vs (5) Quark
Perkins is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T7#
Perkins looking to hold on to the position here but Quark rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Quark is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Perkins trying to control but Quark is working from the bottom. #T8#
Quark is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Quark has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Quark not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Perkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Perkins passes Quark's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Perkins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Quark doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Perkins.
Perkins trying to pass the guard but Quark defending well. #T10#
Perkins trying to control the action but Quark is working from the bottom.
Perkins wants to pass to mount but Quark is defending the position. #SUB#
Perkins is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Quark is looking to control Perkins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Quark avoid being mounted?#T11#
Quark is looking to improve his position.
Perkins not doing much here.
Quark 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.
Quark has his hands clasped together around Perkins's back. He's all about the action.#T12#
Perkins wants to free his trapped foot but Quark is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Quark is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#SUB#
Perkins wants to work for an arm triangle but Quark is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Perkins seems to be looking for submissions.
#T13#
Perkins wants to control but Quark is keeping him busy.
Quark is trying to maintain the position but Perkins is very close to passing his half guard.
Quark tries to roll over but Perkins keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Perkins in particular looking to stall.
Quark moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T14#
Perkins sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Quark is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Perkins takes the fight on points by 6 to 5.
Slim Perkins decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CFC CG 720
Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 21 losses; Jisoo Oh! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 9 losses; Barkeep Quark!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Oh tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Quark defends well and Oh ends up having to push Quark into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Oh wants a takedown.
#TD#
Quark is fighting off a takedown attempt but Oh is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Quark to the mat. Quark regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Oh (2) vs (0) Quark
Quark controlling the position.
Quark working a defensive guard here.
Quark pulls Oh in close to prevent any damage.
Oh slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Quark is controlling Oh's posture.#T2##SUB2#
Quark is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oh defends well.
Oh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Quark is keeping the position for now.
Quark wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Oh sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Quark is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Oh advances to half guard.
Oh trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Quark 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.
Quark moves into full guard.
#T5#
Quark pulls Oh in close to his closed guard and prevents Oh from doing any damage or advancing position.
Oh stays in close to Quark's body and controls the position.
Oh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Quark not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Oh preventing the sweep.
Quark seems keen to control Oh's posture.
Quark looking to control but Oh passes into half guard.
Quark is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Oh is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Oh is thwarting Quark's attempts to control the position.
Quark wants to improve his position but Oh is controlling well.
#T8#
Oh content to control rather than advance. #T9#
Quark wants to control but Oh is keeping busy.
Oh controlling the pace. #T10#
Quark tries to get to full guard but Oh has control of the leg.
Oh is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Quark is trying to control but can't.
Oh is pressing down on Quark's thigh, looking to free his foot. Quark is holding on for now. #T11#
Oh prevents Quark from improving his position.
Quark trying to control but Oh postures up.
Oh seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T12#
Quark trying to control from the bottom.
Quark preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Quark is looking to improve his position.
Oh controlling the action here. #T13#
We've been hearing good reports from Oh's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T14#
Quark trying to get back to full guard but Oh takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Oh (5) vs (0) Quark
Quark gets back to half guard.
Quark trying to control but Oh postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Oh takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Jisoo Oh retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Jisoo Oh thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CFC CG 719
Date: Jan 04, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Barkeep Quark! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 23 losses; Shane Goble!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Goble shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Quark pinned against the cage. Quark gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Quark has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Shane Goble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Goble or perhaps it was just good defense by Quark, which made it look bad.
Goble dives in for a single leg takedown but Quark sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Barkeep Quark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Goble.
Goble shoots for a takedown but Quark saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Goble fails with the takedown.
Quark half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Goble shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Quark (0) vs (2) Goble
Quark looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goble is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goble trying to control the position from guard on top but Quark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Goble trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goble controlling from the top position.
Quark 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.
Goble trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Quark controlling Goble's posture.
Quark is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Quark has his hands on Goble's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Quark continues to stall.
Quark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Quark is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Quark (2) vs (2) Goble
Quark engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Goble keeping full guard, as Quark tries to pass.
Goble being controlled here, momentarily.
Goble looking to hit a scissor sweep but Quark is one step ahead there. #T5#
Goble keeping moving, preventing Quark from controlling successfully.
Quark showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Goble pulls Quark in to control the position.
Goble keeping full guard, as Quark tries to pass.
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.#T6#
Goble looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Quark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goble swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Quark wants to control from the top but Goble keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quark showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T7#
Goble keeping moving, preventing Quark from controlling successfully.
Quark sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Goble looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Quark passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Quark is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Goble doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Quark. #T8#
Goble wants to control but Quark is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Quark wants to pass to mount but Goble is defending the position. #T9#
Goble regains full guard. Nicely done.
Goble being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Goble throws his legs up looking for a submission but Quark uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Quark (5) vs (2) Goble
Goble tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Quark wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Goble being controlled for a moment. #T10#
Quark tries to advance to mount but Goble denies him.
Goble is looking for a sweep.
Quark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goble keeps working. #T11#
Goble tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Quark wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Quark controlling the position from side mount.
Goble is trying to get back to half guard.
Goble tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Quark (7) vs (2) Goble
Quark controlling from mount. #T12#
Quark trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Quark controlling from mount.
Goble felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T13#
Quark looking to control but Goble is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Quark wants to take his opponent's back but instead Goble manages to regain half guard.
Goble tries to roll over but Quark keeps him under control.#T14#
Quark controlling the action here.
Goble is looking for a sweep. Quark is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Quark with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Goble wants to improve his position but Quark is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quark takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
A victorious Barkeep Quark thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CFC CG 717
Date: Dec 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Barkeep Quark! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 13 losses; Jack Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Phillips looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Quark is fending him off so far but Phillips persists. Nope, Quark circles away and we're back to standing.
Quark has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Quark stuffs the takedown.
Phillips shoots for a takedown but Quark saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Barkeep Quark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Phillips.#TD#
Quark fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Phillips to the ground. Quark is now in Phillips's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Quark (2) vs (0) Phillips
Quark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Phillips is keeping the position for now.
Quark is working hard here to advance position.
Quark looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quark being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Quark stays in close to Phillips's body and controls the position.
Quark advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Quark (5) vs (0) Phillips
Quark happy to just control the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Phillips prevents Quark from moving into mount.
Quark is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Phillips can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Quark taking a breather here.
Quark working away.#T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quark is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Phillips's shoulder. That is not cool.
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.
Phillips stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Phillips is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Quark taking a breather here. #T5#
Phillips tries to buck Quark off but Quark is having none of it.
The referee asks Quark politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Quark prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
Quark tries for a kimura but Phillips is defending well. #T6#
Quark wants to control but Phillips is keeping him busy.
Quark takes a little break here. Phillips wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Phillips tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Quark wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T7#
Quark tries to advance to mount but Phillips denies him.
Phillips tries to improve position but can't.
Phillips wants to control but Quark postures up.#T8#
Phillips is trying to escape the position but Quark is controlling the position.
Phillips is trying to get back to half guard.
Quark is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Phillips's shoulder. That is not cool.
Phillips tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Quark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Phillips keeps working.
Quark staying calm.#T9#
Phillips prevents Quark from moving into mount.
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. #T10##T11#
You can see the frustration on Phillips's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Phillips is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Quark controls the position.
Quark's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T12#
Phillips wants to control but Quark postures up.
Quark is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Phillips's shoulder. That is not cool.
Quark seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Phillips for as long as he can get away with.
Quark advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Quark (7) vs (0) Phillips
Quark can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Phillips is looking to escape. #T13#
Quark content just to control the position here.
Quark has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T14#
Quark fails to take his opponent's back.
Quark tries to control but Phillips wriggling away.
Phillips tries to hold on but Quark pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Phillips is in all sorts of trouble here.
Phillips regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quark takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
Barkeep Quark 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:
CFC CG 715
Date: Dec 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Klaas Jan Tijhoff! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; Barkeep Quark!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tijhoff shoots in for a takedown but Quark shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Quark tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tijhoff misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Quark moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Quark has clasped his hands together around Tijhoff's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tijhoff (0) vs (4) Quark
Tijhoff is looking for a sweep.
Quark controlling the position.
It looks like Quark 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quark working away.
Quark in side control, just content to control the action for now.
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.#T1#
Tijhoff struggling a bit here.
Quark happy to just control the position for now.
Tijhoff sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2#
Tijhoff trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quark takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tijhoff definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tijhoff wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Quark sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Quark's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Quark is thwarting Tijhoff's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Still in half guard, Quark seems content to control.
Tijhoff holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Tijhoff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Quark is taking a breather. Tijhoff 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.
Quark is continuing to stall.#T5#
Tijhoff is looking for a sweep. Quark is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Quark keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tijhoff wants to control but Quark is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T6#
Tijhoff tries to get to full guard but Quark has control of the leg.
Tijhoff wants to control but Quark is keeping busy.
Quark performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T7#
Tijhoff is trying to control but can't.
Quark sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T8#
The fighters are battling for position here. Tijhoff manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T9#
Tijhoff can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Quark controls the pace.
More stalling from Quark.
Tijhoff controlling Quark's posture.
Quark postures up.
Quark is fighting to break Tijhoff's control of his arms but Tijhoff is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T10#
Quark is pushing down on Tijhoff's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tijhoff is fighting to maintain full guard but Quark has managed to sneak the leg through.
Quark perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tijhoff trying to control here.
My spies in The House Of Pain inform me that Quark has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Quark keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Quark trying to pass the guard but Tijhoff defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T11#
Tijhoff trying to hold on to Quark's head to control him but Quark postures up.
Tijhoff wants to improve his position but Quark is controlling well.
Quark looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tijhoff preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T12#
Quark is controlling the pace.
Quark passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tijhoff (0) vs (7) Quark
Quark trying to control the action but Tijhoff is working from the bottom. #T13#
You can see the frustration on Tijhoff's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Quark wants to control but Tijhoff is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here as Quark stalls from top position.
Tijhoff manages to get back to half guard.#T14#
Quark controlling the pace.
Tijhoff wants to control but Quark is keeping busy.
Tijhoff tries to roll over but Quark keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Quark perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quark wins on points by 7 to 0.
A victorious Barkeep Quark thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CFC CG 712
Date: Dec 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 12 losses; Android Sixty Five! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Barkeep Quark!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sixty Five fails with the takedown#TD2#
so Quark counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sixty Five (0) vs (2) Quark
Quark sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Quark looking to pass the guard.
Quark trying to control but Sixty Five is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quark wants to pass the guard but Sixty Five is keeping the position.
Sixty Five seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1#
Quark is pushing down on Sixty Five's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sixty Five is fighting to maintain full guard but Quark has managed to sneak the leg through.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Quark in particular looking to stall.
Quark tries to pass to full mount but Sixty Five defends it.
Quark wants to take a breather but Sixty Five is having none of it. #T2#
Sixty Five is in trouble now - Quark has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sixty Five (0) vs (5) Quark
Sixty Five wants to hold on but Quark pushes him away.
My spies in The House Of Pain inform me that Quark has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sixty Five is squirming around, avoiding Quark's attempts to control the action.
Quark controlling from mount. #T3#
Quark trying to control but Sixty Five is having none of it.
Sixty Five working to try and regain half guard.
Quark fails to move to back control.
Sixty Five is squirming around, avoiding Quark's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Quark controlling the pace for now.
Quark wants to control but instead Sixty Five manages to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quark wants to free his trapped foot but Sixty Five is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Quark wants to control but Sixty Five is keeping him busy.
Still in half guard, Quark seems content to control.#T5#
Quark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sixty Five keeps working.
Sixty Five is trying to get back to full guard.
Quark trying to control the action but Sixty Five is working from the bottom.
Sixty Five controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T6#
Sixty Five works his way to full guard. Good work.
Quark is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T7#
Sixty Five is looking to sweep but instead, Quark has passed into half guard.
Quark is keen to just control but Sixty Five is a slippery customer.
Quark wants to free his trapped foot but Sixty Five is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Quark perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sixty Five keeping hold of Quark's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Well, if Quark 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.
Quark wants to pass the guard but Sixty Five is defending well.
Sixty Five is doing well to control the position and prevent Quark from advancing to side control.#T9#
Quark passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sixty Five (0) vs (8) Quark
Quark content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Sixty Five is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Quark off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sixty Five (4) vs (8) Quark
Quark is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T10#
Quark trying to control but not successfully.
Quark tries to break free.
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.
Sixty Five keeps control of the position easily here as Quark tries to buck him off.
Sixty Five doesn't have the hooks in and Quark manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sixty Five (4) vs (10) Quark#T11#
Sixty Five trying to keep a closed guard but Quark is proving a slippery customer.
Quark sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sixty Five has his hands on Quark's head, controlling the position.
Sixty Five bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Quark's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sixty Five (6) vs (10) Quark
Sixty Five stands and throws Quark's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sixty Five (9) vs (10) Quark#T12#
Quark is trying to control Sixty Five's posture but Sixty Five avoids it.
Quark might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sixty Five haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Quark tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T13#
Sixty Five is looking to take a break and control but Quark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Quark is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Quark is trying to control but can't.
Quark is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Sixty Five controlling the pace. #T14#
Quark is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Quark keeps trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Quark keeps control of the position for the meantime.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quark wins on points by 10 to 9.
Barkeep Quark thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CFC CG 710
Date: Dec 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 115 wins and 63 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Barkeep Quark!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Quark stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Quark wants it to stay on the feet.
Quark steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ramirez.
Ramirez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Quark stuffs the takedown attempt from Ramirez. Ramirez gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Ramirez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Ramirez gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ramirez (4) vs (0) Quark
Quark is looking to regain half guard here but Ramirez keeps moving and retains side control.
Ramirez content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We've been hearing good reports from Ramirez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quark tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Ramirez controls the position.
Quark is trying to improve his position.
Ramirez working away.#T2#
Quark is looking for a sweep.
Quark sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Quark 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.
Ramirez slows the pace down in half guard.
Ramirez is looking to advance position but Quark won't allow it. #T3#
Quark holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Quark wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Quark is trying to get back to full guard.
Quark trying to control but Ramirez postures up.
Quark makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Quark.
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.#T4#
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Quark is keeping the position.
Ramirez controlling from the top position.
Quark pulls Ramirez in close to his closed guard and prevents Ramirez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Quark not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T5#
Quark pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage.
Ramirez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ramirez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Quark is looking to sweep but instead, Ramirez has passed into half guard.
#T6#
Quark is controlling Ramirez's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ramirez working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Quark's thigh. Quark counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Ramirez preventing the sweep. #T7#
Quark has Ramirez pulled in close to control his posture.
Quark looking for a sweep. Not yet Quark, not yet.
Quark is trying to control the position but Ramirez postures up. #T8#
Ramirez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Ramirez.
Quark is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ramirez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T9#
Ramirez trying to control but Quark is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ramirez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez preventing the sweep.
Ramirez works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T10#
Quark wants to get back to full guard.
Ramirez wants to free his trapped foot but Quark is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Quark has a hand on Ramirez's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ramirez takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (7) vs (0) Quark
Quark sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ramirez is taking a breather. Quark 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.#T11#
Quark tries to roll over but Ramirez keeps him under control.
Ramirez trying to mount his opponent but Quark defends it.
Quark wants to sweep but Ramirez has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (10) vs (0) Quark
A lull in the action here as Ramirez stalls from top position.
Quark is trying to control Ramirez's posture but Ramirez avoids it. #T12#
Ramirez trying to control the position but Quark is working away.
Quark is trying to control Ramirez's posture but Ramirez avoids it.
Quark is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ramirez is staying active.#T13#
Quark is looking for a sweep.
Quark struggling a bit here.
Quark is looking to regain half guard here but Ramirez keeps moving and retains side control.
Ramirez takes a little break here. Quark wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T14#
Quark tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ramirez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ramirez takes a little break here. Quark wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Quark is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ramirez off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ramirez (10) vs (4) Quark
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez just trying to survive but Quark is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
Jackson Ramirez retains his middleweight title!
Jackson Ramirez managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Threads of Fate, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CFC MM Birthday Bash
Date: Nov 30, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Slim Perkins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Barkeep Quark!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Quark gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've been hearing reports that Perkins has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Quark prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Quark has clasped his hands together around Perkins's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Perkins (0) vs (4) Quark
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quark controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perkins gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quark trying to control from Perkins's half guard. Perkins has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Perkins wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Perkins is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Quark showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
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.
Quark preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Perkins isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Quark stacks Perkins 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 Quark! Score +3 for passing guard: Perkins (0) vs (7) Quark
Perkins is looking to regain half guard here but Quark keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Quark wants to control but Perkins is keeping him busy.
Perkins can't do much from the bottom here.
Perkins tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Quark easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Perkins (0) vs (9) Quark#T3#
Perkins is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Quark looking to control and managing it successfully.
Perkins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Quark trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Perkins tries to reverse the position but Quark maintains control.
Perkins wants to hold on but Quark pushes him away.
Perkins is in all sorts of trouble here.
Quark looking to control and managing it successfully.
Perkins regains half guard.
Perkins manages to get to full guard.
#T5#
Perkins is trying to control the position but Quark postures up.
Quark trying to control the position from guard on top but Perkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Quark advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Perkins (0) vs (12) Quark
Perkins is looking to regain half guard here but Quark keeps moving and retains side control. #T6#
Quark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Perkins keeps working.
Perkins is trying to get back to half guard.
Quark taking a breather here.
Quark is looking to take a break and control but Perkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
Perkins gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Quark wants to control but Perkins is keeping him busy.
Perkins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Perkins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Quark's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T8#
Quark stopping the sweep attempt from Perkins.
Perkins keeping moving, preventing Quark from controlling successfully.
Perkins looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Perkins keeping full guard, as Quark tries to pass.
Quark trying to control the position from guard on top but Perkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Perkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Quark is one step ahead there.
My spies in The House Of Pain inform me that Quark has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Perkins trying to keep a closed guard but Quark is proving a slippery customer.
Quark looking to sit in guard and control but Perkins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Perkins (2) vs (12) Quark
Quark keeping full guard, as Perkins tries to pass. #T10#
Quark trying to control the position.
Perkins wants to control from the top but Quark keeps moving. #SUB2#
Quark is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Perkins passes Quark's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T11#
Quark manages to get to full guard.
Perkins trying to control but Quark is working from the bottom.
Perkins tries to free his leg and advance position but Quark is retaining full guard.
Perkins preventing the sweep. #T12#
Perkins controls from within his opponent's guard.
Quark trying to control the position.
Perkins passes Quark's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Perkins not doing much here.
Quark wants to control but Perkins is keeping busy.
#T13#
Quark tries to roll over but Perkins keeps him under control.
Perkins sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Quark is looking to improve his position.
#T14#
Perkins is taking a breather. Quark 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.
Perkins is thwarting Quark's attempts to control the position.
Quark gets full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Perkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Quark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Quark has control of Perkins's left arm, preventing Perkins from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quark wins on points by 12 to 2.
Barkeep Quark decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CFC CG NY 57
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Barkeep Quark! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Radu Dracul!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Quark stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Quark wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Quark drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Quark (4) vs (0) Dracul
You can see the frustration on Dracul's face as Quark controls the position.
Dracul tries to buck Quark off but Quark is having none of it.
Quark has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dracul is still trying to improve position.
Quark is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Dracul is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dracul wants to control but Quark postures up.
Quark taking a breather here.
Dracul is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Dracul is not content to let Quark control the position.
Dracul is trying to get back to half guard.
Dracul looking for a sweep but Quark has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Quark (6) vs (0) Dracul
Dracul is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Quark avoids the attempt from Dracul to control.#T2#
Quark sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Quark working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Dracul turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Quark off and cradles Dracul's limp body as Quark celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Barkeep Quark!
Barkeep Quark thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CFC CG 54
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 22 losses; Mean Gean! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Barkeep Quark!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Gean manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Quark on his heels. He'll look to pass Quark's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gean (2) vs (0) Quark
Quark keeping moving, preventing Gean from controlling successfully.
Gean won't allow Quark to sweep him here. #SUB#
Gean drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Gean seems to have locked his on tight now - Quark screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Gean, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Mean Gean!
Mean Gean 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:
CFC CG 52
Date: Oct 19, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 18 losses; Cesare Borgia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Barkeep Quark!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Borgia has a takedown stuffed.
Borgia fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Quark avoids it really well and circles away.
Quark steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Borgia.#TD#
Borgia fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Quark to the ground. Borgia is now in Quark's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Borgia (2) vs (0) Quark
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.
Borgia trying to control but Quark is working from the bottom.
Quark pulls Borgia in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Quark wants to sweep here but Borgia controlling him for the moment.
Borgia is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Quark is trying to keep Borgia in close.
Borgia tries to free his leg and advance position but Quark is retaining full guard.
Quark is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Borgia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Quark swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Quark lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (2) vs (2) Quark
Quark controls from within his opponent's guard.
Borgia has control of Quark's left arm, preventing Quark from doing any damage. #T4#
Borgia being controlled here, momentarily.
Quark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Borgia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Quark content to stall in guard here.
Borgia has Quark pulled in close to control his posture. #T5#
Borgia's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Quark wants to pass the guard but Borgia is keeping the position.
Borgia trying to keep a closed guard but Quark is proving a slippery customer.
Quark wants to pass the guard but Borgia is keeping the position.#T6#
Quark preventing the sweep.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Quark 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.
Borgia trying to control the position here. #T7#
Quark trying to control but Borgia is working from the bottom.
Borgia looking for a sweep. Not yet Borgia, not yet.
Borgia seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Quark is fighting to break Borgia's control of his arms but Borgia is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T8#
Further stalling from Borgia.
Quark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Borgia is keeping the position for now.
Quark preventing the sweep. #T9#
Quark trying to control the position from guard on top but Borgia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Quark engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Borgia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Quark is aware though and is defending well.#T10#
Quark controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Borgia has Quark pulled in close to control his posture.
Quark is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Borgia seems keen to control Quark's posture.#T11#
Borgia keeping full guard, as Quark tries to pass.
Quark looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Borgia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Quark's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (4) vs (2) Quark
Borgia looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T12#
Quark is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Let's hope that Quark 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.
Quark trying to control the position.
Borgia slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T13#
Borgia trying to control but Quark is working from the bottom.
Borgia is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Quark is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Quark is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Quark managing to control the position. #T14#
Borgia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Borgia wants to pass the guard but Quark is keeping the position.
Quark is trying to hold Borgia in close to prevent damage but Borgia has managed to pass into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Borgia is pressing down on Quark's thigh, looking to free his foot. Quark is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borgia takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
In his post fight interview, Cesare Borgia started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CFC CG LV 3
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Barkeep Quark! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Mark Norman!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Quark stuffs the takedown attempt from Norman. Norman gets slowly back to his feet.
Norman shoots in for a takedown but Quark shows good takedown defense.
Quark has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD2#
Norman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Quark was covering up waiting for the punch and Norman finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Quark (0) vs (2) Norman
Quark seems keen to control Norman's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quark can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Norman controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quark has his hands on Norman's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Norman tries to free his leg and advance position but Quark is retaining full guard.
Quark keeping moving, preventing Norman from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Quark holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Quark continues to stall.
Quark working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Norman being controlled here momentarily.
Quark keeping full guard, as Norman tries to pass.
Norman 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. #T4#
Norman passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Quark (0) vs (5) Norman
Norman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Quark keeps working. #T5#
Quark struggling a bit here.#T6#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Norman wants to control for a moment but Quark uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Norman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Quark knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Quark moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Quark looking to hit a scissor sweep but Norman is one step ahead there. #T7#
Quark is working hard here to advance position.
Norman stays in close to Quark's body and controls the position.
Quark keeping moving, preventing Norman from controlling successfully.
Norman being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quark bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Norman's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Quark (2) vs (5) Norman#T8#
Norman looking for a sweep. Not yet Norman, not yet.
Quark is stalling in the full guard.
Quark trying to control but Norman is working from the bottom.
Quark controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T9#
Norman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Quark (2) vs (7) Norman
Quark is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Norman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Norman's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Quark (6) vs (7) Norman#SUB#
Norman is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Quark gets his way!
Norman looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Quark is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Norman knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Norman for a finish. #T10#
Norman prevents Quark from getting a body triangle.
Norman 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.
Norman tries to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB#
Quark working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T11#
Norman is keeping busy.
Quark controlling from the back.
Quark seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Norman for as long as he can get away with.#T12#
Norman turns into Quark and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Quark (6) vs (9) Norman
Quark is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Quark has his foot on Norman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Norman works his way back into a safe position though.
Norman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Quark pulls Norman in close to prevent any damage.
Quark is looking to sweep but instead, Norman has passed into half guard.
#T13#
Quark controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Norman is stalling here. Quark is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Norman seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Quark has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Quark (10) vs (9) Norman
Quark controls the position. #T14#
Norman can't do much from the bottom here.
Norman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Quark wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Norman seems a little lost for a moment, as Quark dominates the positioning.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quark takes the fight on points by 10 to 9.
Barkeep Quark 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:
CFC CG NY 7
Date: Sep 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Barkeep Quark! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Klaas Jan Tijhoff!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tijhoff goes for a double leg but Quark avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Quark continues to drive forward.
Quark stuffs the takedown attempt from Tijhoff. Tijhoff gets slowly back to his feet.
Quark changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tijhoff changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Quark tries to avoid it but Tijhoff manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Quark to the ground. Quark escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barkeep Quark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klaas Jan Tijhoff.#CL#
Quark closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tijhoff can't get the takedown.
Tijhoff looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tijhoff drops down looking for an ankle pick but Quark pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tijhoff shoots and misses #TD#
and Quark counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Quark. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Quark (2) vs (0) Tijhoff
Quark slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quark works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Quark controlling the pace.
Tijhoff wants to sweep but Quark has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Quark (5) vs (0) Tijhoff
Tijhoff struggling a bit here.
We've been hearing good reports from Quark's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Quark has control of an arm but Tijhoff manages to advance to Quark's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Quark (5) vs (4) Tijhoff#SUB2#
Tijhoff working for the choke.
Quark is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Quark holding both Tijhoff 's hands and preventing any damage.
Tijhoff is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Tijhoff doesn't have the hooks in and Quark manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Quark (7) vs (4) Tijhoff
Quark preventing the sweep. #T3#
Quark trying to control but Tijhoff is working from the bottom.
Quark controlling from the top position.
Tijhoff not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tijhoff can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Quark controls the pace.
Tijhoff wants to improve his position but instead Quark has moved into half guard.
Quark not doing much here.
#T4#
Tijhoff is trying is best to control the position here.
Quark controlling the action here.
Tijhoff is controlling Quark's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Tijhoff trying to hold on to Quark's head to control him but Quark postures up.
#T5#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tijhoff trying to control from the bottom.
Tijhoff desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Tijhoff makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tijhoff.
Tijhoff is pulling down on Quark's head to control his posture. #T6#
Quark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Quark avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Quark looking to pass the guard.
Quark not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T7#
Tijhoff wants to control but Quark passes easily into half guard.
Quark sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tijhoff is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tijhoff wants to control but Quark is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T8#
Quark controlling the action here.
Quark wants to free his trapped foot but Tijhoff is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Quark takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tijhoff trying to hold on to Quark's head to control him but Quark postures up.
Tijhoff is concentrating on defense, preventing Quark from advancing position. #T9#
Tijhoff is looking to improve his position.
Tijhoff wants to control but Quark is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tijhoff is looking for a sweep. Quark is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Quark wants to pass to mount but Tijhoff is defending the position.
Tijhoff trying to control but Quark postures up.
Quark slows the pace down in half guard. #T10#
Quark has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Tijhoff looking for submissions off his back.
Quark is taking a breather. Tijhoff 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.#T11#
Tijhoff trying to hold on to Quark's head to control him but Quark postures up.
Quark seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tijhoff wants to get back to full guard.
Tijhoff is trying to control but can't.
#T12#
Quark seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tijhoff trying to hold on to Quark's head to control him but Quark postures up.
Tijhoff is pressing down on Quark's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T13#
Quark slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tijhoff lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Quark (7) vs (6) Tijhoff
Tijhoff passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Quark (7) vs (9) Tijhoff
Quark tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T14#
Quark is trying to control Tijhoff's posture but Tijhoff avoids it.
Quark tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tijhoff wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Quark is letting Tijhoff control him for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tijhoff wins on points by 9 to 7.
Klaas Jan Tijhoff took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Nevermore Clothing Co for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
CFC CG 45
Date: Sep 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Barkeep Quark! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 15 losses; Jisoo Oh!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Oh shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Quark pinned against the cage. Quark gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Quark defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Oh.
Quark seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Oh will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barkeep Quark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jisoo Oh.#CL#
Quark rushes Oh and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Oh has clasped his hands together around Quark's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Quark (0) vs (4) Oh
Quark is looking to regain half guard here but Oh keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quark being controlled for a moment.
Quark is trying to control Oh's posture but Oh avoids it. #T1#
Quark tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Quark can't do much from the bottom here.
Quark is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The House Of Pain, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T2#
A lull in the action here.
Quark can't do much from the bottom here.
Quark is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Quark wants to control but Oh postures up.#T3##SUB2#
Oh is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Quark knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Quark is looking for a sweep.
Oh trying to control the position but Quark is working away.
Oh takes a little break here. Quark wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T4#
Oh working away.
Quark is looking for a sweep.
Quark is working hard here to advance position.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#T5#
Oh wants to control but Quark is keeping him busy.
Oh controls the position.
Quark tries to improve position but can't.
Oh trying to control the action but Quark is working from the bottom. #T6#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quark wants to control but Oh postures up.
Quark is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Quark tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Oh wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T7#
Oh takes a little break here. Quark wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Oh's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Quark tries to bench press Oh off him but Oh keeps the position. #T8#
Quark can't do much from the bottom here.
Oh is looking to take a break and control but Quark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Quark is looking for a sweep.#T9#
Quark is being controlled here.
Oh is looking to take a break and control but Quark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oh might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Quark haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Quark is looking to regain half guard here but Oh keeps moving and retains side control. #T10#
Oh takes a little break here. Quark wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
It looks like Oh 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.
You can see the frustration on Quark's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Oh is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Quark is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T11#
Oh controls the position.
Quark wants to control but Oh postures up.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Oh has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Quark manages to work his way to half guard, despite Oh's best efforts.
Quark is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Quark is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Oh has latched onto it... Big trouble! Oh pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Quark is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Oh!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jisoo Oh!
Jisoo Oh decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CFC CG NY 5
Date: Sep 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 105 wins and 61 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Barkeep Quark!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Kavanagh and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ramirez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Quark sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ramirez somewhat.
Jackson Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramirez misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Quark counters by clinching up.
Ramirez is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Ramirez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramirez can't get the takedown.
Ramirez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Quark.
Quark wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Quark pulls guard.
Quark working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quark being controlled here, momentarily.
Ramirez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Quark is pulling down on Ramirez's head to control his posture.
Ramirez controlling from the top position. #T2#
Quark looking to control.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Quark is keeping the position for now.
Quark has control of Ramirez's left arm, preventing Ramirez from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quark is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Ramirez content to stall in guard here.
Quark trying to control the position here.
Ramirez's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Quark has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ramirez tries to free his leg and advance position but Quark is retaining full guard.
Quark pulls Ramirez in to control the position.
Quark is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Quark pulls Ramirez in to control the position.
Quark wants to sweep but no luck. #T5#
Ramirez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Quark looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there.
Quark controlling the position.#T6#
Quark's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Quark trying to keep a closed guard but Ramirez is proving a slippery customer.
Quark is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Quark 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.#T7#
Quark wants to control but Ramirez passes easily into half guard.
Ramirez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Quark knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Quark wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
Ramirez works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (3) vs (0) Quark
Quark is working to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Quark tries to lock up and control but Ramirez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ramirez looking to control but Quark is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Quark wants to control but Ramirez is having none of it.
Ramirez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T9#
Ramirez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Quark for as long as he can get away with.
Quark tries to lock up and control but Ramirez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ramirez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T10#
Ramirez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Quark tries to hold on but Ramirez pushes him away.
Quark keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Ramirez with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Quark is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ramirez controlling the position easily from mount.
Ramirez continues to stall.#T12#
Quark bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (3) vs (2) Quark
My spies in The House Of Pain inform me that Quark has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Quark sitting in guard here, content to control.
Quark wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving. #T13#
Quark looking to sit in guard and control but Ramirez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (5) vs (2) Quark
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Quark is trying to hold Ramirez in close to prevent damage but Ramirez has managed to pass into half guard.
Ramirez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T14#
Quark is trying to maintain the position but Ramirez is very close to passing his half guard.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Quark is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Quark is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Jackson Ramirez retains his middleweight title!
After the big win, Jackson Ramirez made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Threads of Fate and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
CFC CG 41
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 52 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Barkeep Quark!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Quark stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Quark wants it to stay on the feet.
Quark tries to counter with a clinch but Sulvar shakes him off and moves away.
Sulvar shoots in looking for a takedown but Quark manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sulvar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Quark feints the counter takedown.#TD#
Sulvar shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sulvar showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (0) Quark
Sulvar prevents Quark from improving his position.
Sulvar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Quark knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar prevents Quark from improving his position.#T1#
Well, if Sulvar 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.
Quark is looking for a sweep. Sulvar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Quark is pressing down on Sulvar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Quark pulls Sulvar in close to his closed guard and prevents Sulvar from doing any damage or advancing position.
Quark looking to control.
We've been hearing good reports from Sulvar's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
Quark pulls Sulvar in close to prevent any damage.
Quark is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sulvar tries to free his leg and advance position but Quark is retaining full guard.
Quark bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sulvar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (2) Quark#T3#
Sulvar wants to sweep but no luck.
Quark sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sulvar has control of Quark's left arm, preventing Quark from doing any damage. #T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quark tries to free his leg and advance position but Sulvar is retaining full guard.
Sulvar looking for a sweep. Not yet Sulvar, not yet.
Quark is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
My spies in The House Of Pain inform me that Quark has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
It looks like Quark 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.#T5#
Quark trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sulvar is looking to sweep but instead, Quark has passed into half guard.
#T6#
Quark wants to take a breather but Sulvar is having none of it.
Quark content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Let's hope that Quark 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.
Quark tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sulvar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T7#
Quark is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sulvar is staying active underneath Quark, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sulvar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sulvar is pulling down on Quark's head. It's preventing any offense from Quark, at least for the moment.
Quark sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T8#
Sulvar looking to control.
Sulvar is pulling down on Quark's head to control his posture.
Quark slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T9#
Quark's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Quark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sulvar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sulvar has his hands on Quark's head, controlling the position.
Quark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sulvar is keeping the position for now.
Quark trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Quark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sulvar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Quark is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Quark not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Quark from controlling successfully. #T11#
Quark 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.
Quark looking to pass the guard.
Sulvar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Quark is one step ahead there.
Quark slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T12#
Sulvar keeping full guard, as Quark tries to pass.
Sulvar working a defensive guard but Quark manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (2) vs (5) Quark
Sulvar is trying to get back to half guard.
Sulvar sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T13#
Quark keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Quark is just content to waste time from the top position. Sulvar takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Sulvar has his hands on Quark's head, controlling the position. #T14#
Quark looking to sit in guard and control but Sulvar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (4) vs (5) Quark
Quark is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sulvar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quark wins on points by 5 to 4.
A victorious Barkeep Quark thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CFC CG 39
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 15 losses; Van Dyke Philbert! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Barkeep Quark!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Philbert looking to score a takedown here. Quark is defending well but Philbert drives through and ends up in Quark's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Philbert (2) vs (0) Quark
Quark managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quark keeping moving, preventing Philbert from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quark wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Quark looking for a sweep. Not yet Quark, not yet. #T1#
Philbert being controlled here momentarily.
Philbert is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Philbert tries to free his leg and advance position but Quark is retaining full guard. #T2#
Quark has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Philbert trying to control but Quark is working from the bottom.
Quark controlling the position.#T3#
Quark looking to hit a scissor sweep but Philbert is one step ahead there.
Quark keeps trying to improve his position.
Quark is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Philbert sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Quark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Quark managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Philbert is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Quark managing to control the position.
Philbert trying to control the position from guard on top but Quark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Quark working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Philbert doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Philbert manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T6#
Philbert content to stall in guard here.
Quark keeping moving, preventing Philbert from controlling successfully.
Quark pulls Philbert in close to prevent any damage. #T7#
Philbert stopping the sweep attempt from Quark.
Philbert trying to control the position from guard on top but Quark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Quark wants to sweep here but Philbert controlling him for the moment. #T8#
Quark trying to control the position here.
Philbert stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Quark swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9#
Quark is pulling down on Philbert's head. It's preventing any offense from Philbert, at least for the moment.#T10#
Let's hope that Quark 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.
Quark controls Philbert momentarily but Philbert frees himself.
Philbert being controlled here momentarily.
Philbert is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T11#
Philbert has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Philbert looking to sit in guard and control but Quark gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (2) vs (2) Quark
Quark slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Quark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Philbert swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Quark passes into half guard.
Quark with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Philbert trying to control here.
Quark tries to pass the half guard into mount. Philbert knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Quark content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T13#
Quark trying to control from half guard but Philbert is working away.
Quark keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Philbert is controlling Quark's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Quark perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T14#
Philbert wants to control but Quark is keeping busy.
Quark keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Quark is looking to advance position but Philbert won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Philbert trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (2) vs (5) Quark
And that's the end of the fight!
Quark wins on points by 5 to 2.
Our winner, Barkeep Quark, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CFC CG New York 2
Date: Aug 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Barkeep Quark! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 17 losses; William Crazy Horse!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Crazy Horse shoots in but no luck this time.
Quark tries to counter with a takedown but Crazy Horse is quick to defend against it.
Crazy Horse has a takedown stuffed.
Crazy Horse shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Quark as he jumps to the side.
Barkeep Quark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Crazy Horse.#TD#
Quark drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Quark (4) vs (0) Crazy Horse
Crazy Horse is being controlled here.
Quark tries to move to mount but Crazy Horse blocks the move with his legs.
Quark has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quark is looking to take a break and control but Crazy Horse is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crazy Horse is trying to escape the position but Quark is controlling the position. #T1#
Crazy Horse struggling a bit here.
Quark controlling the position.
Crazy Horse felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2#
Quark wants to control but Crazy Horse is keeping him busy.
Crazy Horse is trying to improve his position.
Quark is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Crazy Horse will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Quark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crazy Horse keeps working. #T3#
The referee asks Quark politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Quark prefers to stall for the moment though.
Crazy Horse manages to get back to half guard.
Quark seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Crazy Horse is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Crazy Horse is doing well to control the position and prevent Quark from advancing to side control.
Crazy Horse is not content to let Quark control the position.
Quark content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Crazy Horse has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Quark is working away from the top position though.#T5#
Quark wants to control but Crazy Horse is keeping him busy.
Quark is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quark trying to control from half guard but Crazy Horse is working away.
Quark with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Quark is pressing down on Crazy Horse's thigh, looking to free his foot. Crazy Horse is holding on for now. #T6#
Quark is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Quark works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Quark (7) vs (0) Crazy Horse
Quark is trying to move to mount but Crazy Horse reverses beautifully and ends up in Quark's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Quark (7) vs (2) Crazy Horse
Quark is pulling down on Crazy Horse's head. It's preventing any offense from Crazy Horse, at least for the moment.#T7#
Crazy Horse preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quark has his hands on Crazy Horse's head, controlling the position.
Quark not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T8#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Quark has Crazy Horse pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Quark has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Crazy Horse doesn't defend quickly enough and Quark has managed to lock this one up! Can Crazy Horse escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Quark on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Barkeep Quark!
A very excited looking Barkeep Quark made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CFC CG 35
Date: Aug 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Barkeep Quark! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Bernardo Belmiro!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Quark darts in and clinches Belmiro up against the cage.#TD#
Quark tightens his grip and picks Belmiro up, before dumping him to the ground. Belmiro manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Quark (2) vs (0) Belmiro
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quark wants to control from the top but Belmiro keeps moving.
Quark's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Belmiro pulls Quark in close to his closed guard and prevents Quark from doing any damage or advancing position.
Quark engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belmiro is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Belmiro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Quark controls the pace.
Belmiro keeping full guard, as Quark tries to pass.
Belmiro wants to sweep here but Quark controlling him for the moment.
Belmiro is trying to control the position but Quark postures up. #T2##SUB2#
Belmiro working for a triangle but Quark defends it easily.
Belmiro keeping moving, preventing Quark from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quark stopping the sweep attempt from Belmiro.
Belmiro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Quark controls the pace.
Belmiro pulls Quark in to control the position. #T3#
Quark slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Quark slips nicely into half guard.
Belmiro trying to hold on to Quark's head to control him but Quark postures up.
Belmiro preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T4#
Quark sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Quark prevents Belmiro from improving his position.#T5#
Quark not doing much here.
We've been hearing good reports from Quark's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Belmiro is looking for a sweep. Quark is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Belmiro is controlling Quark's trapped leg to prevent Quark from advancing to side control.#T6##SUB2#
Belmiro looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Quark is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Belmiro is trying to maintain the position but Quark is very close to passing his half guard.#T7##SUB#
Quark is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Quark has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Quark (5) vs (0) Belmiro
Belmiro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T8#
Belmiro wants to hold on but Quark pushes him away.
Quark looking to control and managing it successfully.
Belmiro can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Quark looking to secure an arm triangle but Belmiro defends it well.
Quark tries to control but Belmiro wriggling away.
Belmiro working to try and regain half guard.
#T9#
Belmiro tries to hold on but Quark postures up.
Quark looking to control but Belmiro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Quark can't control as he wanted to and Belmiro manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Quark content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T10#
Quark wants to pass the guard but Belmiro is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Quark in particular looking to stall.
Belmiro trying to control from the bottom.
Belmiro is doing well to control the position and prevent Quark from advancing to side control.#T11#
Quark is thwarting Belmiro's attempts to control the position.
Belmiro is refusing to be controlled, as Quark sits in half guard.
Belmiro tries to get to full guard but Quark has control of the leg.
Quark controlling the pace. #T12#
Belmiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Belmiro is looking to control Quark's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Belmiro avoid being mounted?
Belmiro tries to roll over but Quark keeps him under control.
Quark is looking to take a break and control but Belmiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Quark takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T13#
Quark is keen to just control but Belmiro is a slippery customer.
Belmiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Quark keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Quark is looking to advance position but Belmiro won't allow it. #T14#
Quark sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Belmiro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Belmiro.
Belmiro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Quark is looking to advance position but Belmiro has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Quark (5) vs (4) Belmiro
Belmiro trying to control but Quark is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quark takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
An out of breath Barkeep Quark thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CFC CG Rio
Date: Aug 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Hendrix Cabrera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Barkeep Quark!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Quark throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cabrera was covering up waiting for the punch and Quark finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cabrera (0) vs (2) Quark
Cabrera looking to control.
Cabrera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Quark is one step ahead there.
Quark advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cabrera (0) vs (5) Quark
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quark is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cabrera will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Cabrera is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Quark happy to just control the position for now.
Quark's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Quark trying to control the action but Cabrera is working from the bottom.
Cabrera tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Quark wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Quark trying to control the position but Cabrera is working away.
Cabrera is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Quark's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Quark wants to control but Cabrera is keeping him busy.
Quark is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Quark is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cabrera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Quark. #T3#
Cabrera is looking to improve his position.
Quark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cabrera keeps working.
Well, if Quark 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.
#T4#
Cabrera wants to sweep but Quark has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cabrera (0) vs (8) Quark#SUB2#
Quark tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Cabrera's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T5#
Quark is looking to take a break and control but Cabrera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cabrera manages to work his way to half guard, despite Quark's best efforts.
Cabrera trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Quark seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Cabrera is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Barkeep Quark!
During a confident post fight interview, Barkeep Quark thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
BBG 6 -
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Barkeep Quark! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Rat Man!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Man fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Quark to the ground. Man is now in Quark's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Quark (0) vs (2) Man
Quark has his hands on Man's head, controlling the position.
Man is pushing down on Quark's leg trying to pass to half guard. Quark is fighting to maintain full guard but Man has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Man is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Quark doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Man. #SUB2#
Man seems to be working for a kimura but Quark defends the submission attempt.
Man looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quark is concentrating on defense, preventing Man from advancing position.
Quark wants to improve his position but Man is controlling well.
#T1#
Quark is staying active underneath Man, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Man wants to pass the guard but Quark is defending well. #SUB2#
Man 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Man frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Quark (0) vs (5) Man
Quark just holding on.#SUB2#
Man looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T2#
Quark is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Man has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Quark (0) vs (8) Man
You can see the frustration on Quark's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Man is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Quark is defending well though. Man let's go of the attempt for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
You can see the frustration on Quark's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Quark defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Man is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Quark with him. Quark is trying to defend but Man has an arm under the chin now! Quark grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rat Man!
After the fight, Rat Man was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
BBG 5 - Njagi vs Laperierre
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Barkeep Quark! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Big Dog Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Quark has closed the distance and engaged Gracie in a clinch.
#TD2#
Gracie ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gracie no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Quark passes into half guard.
Gracie keeping control of the position.
Gracie tries to roll over but Quark keeps him under control.
Quark moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Quark (3) vs (0) Gracie
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Quark's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Quark! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Gracie has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Barkeep Quark!
After winning the bout, Barkeep Quark thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
BBG 4 - Dukat vs Laperierre
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Barkeep Quark! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 26 losses; Chozen Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Quark rushes Gracie and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Gracie tightens his grip and picks Quark up, before dumping him to the ground. Quark manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Quark (0) vs (2) Gracie#SUB#
Quark is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Gracie stays in close to Quark's body and controls the position.
It looks like Gracie 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.
Quark keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quark keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
My spies in Alpha Brasil inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1##SUB#
Quark is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Quark pulls Gracie in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracie from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Quark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Quark swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2##SUB#
Quark throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gracie uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Quark (0) vs (5) Gracie
Quark tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie working away.
Quark is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gracie is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Quark (0) vs (7) Gracie
Quark tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Quark is trying to reverse the position but instead Gracie has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Quark (0) vs (10) Gracie
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gracie's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Quark tries to escape but Gracie has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quark is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Gracie controlling the position well here. Quark rolled but Gracie kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Quark trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Quark might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gracie keeps control of the position as Quark tries to break free.
Quark trying to control the hands but Gracie breaks the grip. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Quark's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Gracie has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Quark has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Gracie has the hooks in. Quark is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gracie is riding his opponent, not letting Quark buck him off.
Quark tries to break free.
Quark trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Gracie is hanging on to Quark's back as he tries to escape.
#T5#
Gracie struggling to keep hold of the position.
Gracie has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Quark's body.
Gracie is looking to control Quark but Quark is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Gracie controls the action.
Quark is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The House Of Pain, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quark is in bad spot here.
Quark tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T6##SUB2#
Quark tries to improve his position but Gracie has taken his back! Gracie has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Quark tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Gracie pushes Quark away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chozen Gracie! |
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Event:
SSG 213 Majere vs Makarov
Date: Oct 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Aleksander Kazimierz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Barkeep Quark!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kazimierz instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Quark ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Quark no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Quark working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Quark is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kazimierz (0) vs (2) Quark
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quark trying to control the position from guard on top but Kazimierz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Quark sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kazimierz's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazimierz wants to control but Quark is keeping busy.
Kazimierz is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at London MMA Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Kazimierz wants to get back to full guard.
Kazimierz trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Kazimierz wants to get back to full guard.
Quark is thwarting Kazimierz's attempts to control the position.
Quark trying to control the action but Kazimierz is working from the bottom.
Quark is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kazimierz is looking to control Quark's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kazimierz avoid being mounted?
Quark content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Quark is working for a submission of some sort.
Kazimierz wants to control but Quark is keeping busy.
#T2#
Quark controlling the pace.
Quark is trying to control the action in half guard but Kazimierz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Quark is working for a submission of some sort.
Kazimierz is refusing to be controlled, as Quark sits in half guard. #T3#
Quark trying to control from Kazimierz's half guard. Kazimierz has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Quark wants to control from the top but Kazimierz keeps moving.
Kazimierz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Quark wants to pass the guard but Kazimierz is keeping the position.#SUB#
Kazimierz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Quark doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Quark manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Quark sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kazimierz's guard. #T4#
Quark prevents Kazimierz from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kazimierz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Quark trying to control the position from guard on top but Kazimierz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kazimierz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Quark wants to pass the guard but Kazimierz is keeping the position.
Quark trying to control the position from guard on top but Kazimierz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Quark content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Kazimierz has locked up a guillotine! Kazimierz's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Quark is holding on here and Kazimierz must be using up a lot of energy. Quark has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Kazimierz gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Aleksander Kazimierz!
Aleksander Kazimierz tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
SSG 200 Thumb vs Chai
Date: Sep 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Hero Complex! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Barkeep Quark!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Complex closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Quark quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Complex (2) vs (0) Quark#SUB#
Complex is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Quark sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Complex is working for a submission of some sort.
Quark is pressing down on Complex's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Quark looking for subs off his back but Complex has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Complex is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Quark is just riding it out for now. Complex eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Quark looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Complex is thwarting Quark's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Quark looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Complex is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Quark doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Complex. #T2##SUB2#
Quark looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Quark tries to get to full guard but Complex has control of the leg. #SUB#
Complex trying to work for an americana but Quark has managed to regain full guard.
Quark looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Complex trying to control but Quark is working from the bottom.
Complex pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Quark is keeping the position for now. #T3##SUB2#
Quark is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Quark looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Quark has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Complex doesn't defend quickly enough and Quark has managed to lock this one up! Can Complex escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Quark on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Barkeep Quark!
During a confident post fight interview, Barkeep Quark thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SCRAP 5: Johnson vs. Jovovic
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Quark scores with a hook to the body. Ruttu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Quark throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Quark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Barkeep Quark has been cut.#TD2#
Quark drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Quark looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Quark lands a couple of digs.
Quark is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ruttu pulls Quark in close to his closed guard and prevents Quark from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quark sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Quark throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Ruttu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Quark controls from within his opponent's guard.
Quark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ruttu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Quark distracts Ruttu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Quark forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Quark is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ruttu is just riding it out for now. Quark eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Quark slips a nice elbow through Ruttu's hands, connecting with Ruttu's forehead.
Ruttu is trying to control but can't.
Quark is pressing down on Ruttu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ruttu is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quark seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ruttu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ruttu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ruttu tries to get out of the position.
Quark working Ruttu over with strikes.
Ruttu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Ruttu tries to kick Quark off but Quark keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Quark has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Quark is working for a guillotine from mount but Ruttu frees his head quite easily.
Quark controlling the pace for now.
Quark dominating with strikes here.
Quark tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Ruttu's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Ruttu is bucking up trying to escape but Quark cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Quark with shots to the head and body - Ruttu looks very uncomfortable down there.
Quark in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Quark controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruttu wants to hold on but Quark pushes him away.
Quark lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barkeep Quark dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barkeep Quark's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Quark waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ruttu.
An attempted straight right counter from Ruttu misses the target.
Quark tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Quark works Ruttu's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quark misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Ruttu misses the target.
A big right from Quark misses.
Ruttu throwing a counter right hand but Quark manages to avoid it.
Ruttu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab, jab by Quark - just one landing. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Quark. Ruttu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Quark darts in looking for a takedown but Ruttu gets double underhooks and turns Quark into the cage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Quark.
Ruttu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ruttu throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Quark counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Quark working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ruttu is trying to improve his position.#T2#
The strikes coming from Quark are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Ruttu manages to get back to half guard.
Ruttu tries to get to full guard but Quark has control of the leg.
Quark lands with a punch from half guard.
Quark with the ground and pound but Ruttu uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Quark stays in close to Ruttu's body and controls the position.
Quark lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Ruttu trying to control the position.
Ruttu looking to control but Quark passes into half guard.
Barkeep Quark has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ruttu is trying to maintain the position but Quark is very close to passing his half guard.
Ruttu has hold of Quark's hands but Quark slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Quark prevents Ruttu from standing back up.
Quark lands with a punch from half guard.
Ruttu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Quark is working away from the top position though.
Quark takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ruttu pushes Quark off looking to stand but Quark dives back in and keeps control.
#T4#
Quark is keen to just control but Ruttu is a slippery customer.
Quark is just content to waste time from the top position. Ruttu takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Quark stays in close to Ruttu's body and controls the position.
Quark tries to free his leg and advance position but Ruttu is retaining full guard.
Quark trying to control but Ruttu is working from the bottom.
Ruttu is trying to control the position but Quark postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Quark thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ruttu is trying to control the position but Quark postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barkeep Quark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Barkeep Quark's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Quark lands with an uppercut that bounces Ruttu off the cage and back into range.
Ruttu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Quark.
Ruttu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ruttu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ruttu throwing a counter right hand but Quark manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quark fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1##TD2#
Quark 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.
Ruttu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Quark looking to pass the guard.
Quark keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ruttu's head.
Quark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ruttu being controlled here, momentarily.
Ruttu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Quark on the ground.
Ruttu is looking to stand up but Quark isn't so interested in that idea.
Ruttu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Quark slips nicely into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Quark lands a nice short elbow.
Quark content to control rather than advance.
Quark lands with a punch from half guard.
Quark performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Quark looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Quark thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Ruttu trying to hold on to Quark's head to control him but Quark postures up.
Ruttu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Quark.
Ruttu is not content to let Quark control the position.
Still in half guard, Quark seems content to control.
Quark is keen to just control but Ruttu is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Quark is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ruttu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Quark.
Ruttu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Quark's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Quark's back!#T4#
Quark rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Quark looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Quark is trying to maintain the position but Ruttu is very close to passing his half guard.
Quark wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ruttu wants to free his trapped foot but Quark is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are battling for position here. Quark manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barkeep Quark really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barkeep Quark'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.#R4#
Quark tries for a takedown but Ruttu circles away easily
and Ruttu counters with a stiff right hand.
Quark with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ruttu to score with a decent uppercut.
Quark looks for a takedown but Ruttu sprawls well.
Ruttu is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quark shoots in looking for a takedown but Ruttu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Quark's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A counter left hand to the body from Ruttu misses its target.
Reino Ruttu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barkeep Quark.
Quark lands a glancing blow to the side of Ruttu's head.#T1#
Quark throws an off balance right hand
and Ruttu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Quark tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ruttu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Quark somewhat.
Quark lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Quark takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Quark has his takedown stuffed
and Ruttu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Quark tries for a takedown but Ruttu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ruttu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Quark closes the distance and clinches up with Ruttu, looking for a takedown. Quark pushes Ruttu against the cage but Ruttu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Ruttu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Quark throws a looping overhand right but Ruttu ducks down to avoid it.
Ruttu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Quark looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ruttu feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T3#
Quark goes for a double leg but Ruttu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ruttu continues to drive forward.
Quark throws a right hand that misses
and Ruttu counters with a good low kick that Quark was not able to check.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Quark looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ruttu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Quark misses with a double jab.
#T4#
Quark tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ruttu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Quark somewhat.
Quark slips under a jab from Ruttu.#CL2#
Quark drives through and clinches with Ruttu against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Quark is trying to pull guard but Ruttu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Quark tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ruttu just stands there and leans against the cage.
Quark working aggressively here.
Quark looking for a takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reino Ruttu had his way with Barkeep Quark in that round.
The cut man is working on Barkeep Quark's cut.
That's time! Ruttu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Quark shoots and misses
and Ruttu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Ruttu gets tackled into the cage by Quark. Quark maintains the clinch.
Ruttu lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Ruttu on the inside.
Ruttu is trying to maintain a safe position but Quark gets an underhook and turns Ruttu into the cage.
Quark tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ruttu just stands there and leans against the cage.
Quark tries to pull guard but Ruttu holds him up against the cage and eventually Quark drops back down to his feet.
Reino Ruttu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barkeep Quark.
Ruttu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Quark backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruttu lands a body punch.
Ruttu taking a breather.
Ruttu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Quark is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ruttu to keep the fight standing.
Ruttu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Quark blocks an uppercut.
The referee calls for Ruttu to work.
Quark tries to pull guard but Ruttu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Quark misses with some punches.
Quark jumps guard but Ruttu stands there with Quark around his waist. Quark gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Quark changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ruttu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Reino Ruttu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Quark takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Quark is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ruttu 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.
Reino Ruttu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Quark fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ruttu.
Quark throws an off balance right hand
and Quark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ruttu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Quark counters with a nice uppercut.
Quark has his takedown stuffed#KD#
and Ruttu counters with a crisp right hand that drops Quark! Ruttu lets Quark back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Quark is rocked!#T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Quark is defended easily by Ruttu.
Quark lands with a shot to the body.
Barkeep Quark is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Quark fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ruttu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Quark shoots in for a double leg but Ruttu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#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.
Ruttu misses with a lunging right hand
and Quark counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Ruttu.
Quark rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Ruttu to counter with a crisp jab.
Quark with a poor takedown
and Ruttu counters with a nice body shot.
Ruttu misses with a looping left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ruttu.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reino Ruttu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Quark 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barkeep Quark!
Barkeep Quark is the new welterweight champion!
Barkeep Quark thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SFC 2 - Fallas vs. Quark
Date: Feb 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Fallas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Quark shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fallas but Fallas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fallas throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Quark counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Quark tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fallas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Quark is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Quark is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Quark thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quark throws a strike but Fallas avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T1#
Fallas is pulling down on Quark's head to control his posture.
Fallas controls Quark momentarily but Quark frees himself.
Quark looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fallas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Quark on the ground.
Quark looking to pass the guard.
Fallas keeping moving, preventing Quark from controlling successfully.
Quark tries to free his leg and advance position but Fallas is retaining full guard.
Quark throws a big right hand that misses.
Quark looking to pass the guard.
Fallas looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fallas is working hard here to advance position.
Quark trying to control but Fallas is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Quark slips under a jab from Fallas.
Fallas moves away from the strike by Quark.
Quark swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
Quark shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Quark accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Quark wants to pass the guard but Fallas is keeping the position.
Quark throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fallas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fallas keeping moving, preventing Quark from controlling successfully.
Quark distracts Fallas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Quark trying to control but Fallas is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fallas is trying to control the position but Quark postures up.
Fallas keeping moving, preventing Quark from controlling successfully.
Quark has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Quark looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Quark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fallas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Quark but Quark pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Quark lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fallas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Quark.
Fallas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Quark swivels and escapes.
Good standup being displayed there by Quark as he connects with a hook.
Fallas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Quark pinned against the ropes. Quark gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alistair Fallas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice straight punches there by Quark. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Quark.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Quark avoids the body shot from Fallas.
Quark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fallas manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barkeep Quark 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#
Fallas missing with a left hand there. Quark was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fallas doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Quark counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fallas won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Fallas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Quark thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Quark is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fallas has escaped the position, nice work there.
Quark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fallas stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Quark with the ground and pound but Fallas regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #T1#
Quark is trying to control. Fallas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Quark looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fallas is not content to let Quark control the position.
Quark is thwarting Fallas's attempts to control the position.
Fallas is looking to improve his position.
Fallas trying to control but Quark postures up.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Quark trying to control from half guard but Fallas is working away. #SUB2#
Quark is working for a kimura but Fallas is defending it quite comfortably.
Quark missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fallas is looking to improve his position.
Quark winds up and cracks Fallas with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Quark winds up and cracks Fallas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fallas trying to control here.
Quark is stalling here. Fallas is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Quark seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Fallas has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Quark's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Quark manages to get back to half guard.
Fallas prevents Quark from improving his position.
Quark makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Quark.#T4#
Fallas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Quark looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Quark is pulling down on Fallas's head. It's preventing any offense from Fallas, at least for the moment.
Quark wants to sweep here but Fallas controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Quark is trying to keep Fallas in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barkeep Quark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Decent striking displayed by Quark there.#TD2#
Fallas gets caught flat footed, as Quark shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fallas looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Quark puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Quark throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fallas is trying to get back to full guard.
Quark misses with a head shot. Fallas uses the momentum to regain guard.
Fallas keeping moving, preventing Quark from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quark forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Fallas is staying active underneath Quark, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Quark throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Quark stalling away here and it's allowed Fallas to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Quark in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Quark slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Quark takes a little break here. Fallas wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Fallas regains half guard.
Alistair Fallas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fallas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Quark is keen to just control but Fallas is a slippery customer.
Fallas tries to get to full guard but Quark has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Quark.
Quark working Fallas over with strikes.
Fallas is looking to improve his position.
Fallas is not content to let Quark control the position.#T3#
Quark might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fallas haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Quark is looking for a kimura here.
Barkeep Quark is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fallas is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Animal Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Quark trying to control the pace.
Fallas wants to get back to full guard but Quark has mounted him!#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Quark looking to control but Fallas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Quark unloads with some shots from mount but Fallas bucks and avoids them well.
Quark looking to control but Fallas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Quark fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Quark in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Quark landing shots from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barkeep Quark comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Quark 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barkeep Quark!
A victorious Barkeep Quark thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
KOP CALL Last Breath
Date: Nov 18, 2022 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Slaissi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Quark throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Slaissi counters with a left to the body.
Quark tries for a takedown but Slaissi circles away easily
letting Slaissi counter with a right hand.
Quark throws a looping overhand right but Slaissi ducks down to avoid it.
Slaissi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Quark looks to land a right hand but Slaissi moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaissi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Good exchange - Slaissi coming out on top.#T1#
Slaissi throws out a loose jab but Quark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quark misses with a right hand
and Slaissi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Quark on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Slaissi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bimbo Slaissi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Quark drives through and clinches with Slaissi against the cage.
#BC2#
Slaissi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slaissi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Quark.
#T2#
Quark on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab from Slaissi finds it's way through Quark's defenses.
Quark shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Slaissi as he avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Slaissi! But no joy.
Slaissi lands a lovely overhand right.
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!
Quark throws a body shot but no joy.
Slaissi darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL#
Quark clinches with his opponent.
#T3#
Nice body punch from Slaissi.
Slaissi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Quarks head. #BC2#
Slaissi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Quark with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barkeep Quark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donk. Quark catches Slaissi right on the button with a cross.
Quark misses with a lunging right hand
and Slaissi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Quark keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Quark throws a hook but Slaissi blocks it.
Slaissi with a nice calf kick.
A left and a right from Quark both land. Nice combination.
A shot to the liver by Slaissi. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quark clobbers Slaissi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bimbo Slaissi 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#
Slaissi connects with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Slaissi.
Slaissi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Quark misses with an uppercut
letting Slaissi counter with a right hand.
Slaissi throws a hook but Quark avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaissi cracks Quark with an open hand slap.
Slaissi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Quark.
Quark definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Slaissi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Quark throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Slaissi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slaissi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Quark moves out of range as Slaissi strikes.
Quark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Slaissi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Quark will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Slaissi. Quark does a little dance to reset his feet.
Quark throws a predictable looking body shot
and Slaissi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Slaissi connects with a nice looking jab.
Slaissi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quark.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slaissi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jab from Slaissi.#T3#
Quark pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Slaissi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Quark doesn't seem bothered though.
Bimbo Slaissi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slaissi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Quark.
Slaissi has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Slaissi connects with an inside leg kick.
Slaissi scores with a jab. Quark acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Quark closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
Quark misses with a hook to the body
and Slaissi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Quark is rocked!
Quark chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Slaissi can pounce on him.
Quark throws a right hand that misses
and Slaissi counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Quark is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Quark gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Slaissi points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Quark wakes up just in time to hear Slaissi thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bimbo Slaissi! |
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Event:
KOP KLAY
Date: Oct 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Timmons misses with a straight right.
Timmons moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab from Timmons finds it's way through Quark's defenses.
Quark walks into a left hand.
Timmons fails to land with a series of punches.
Timmons staying out of range there.
Timmons let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Timmons lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Quark backs up against the cage.
Timmons lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Quark at a distance.
Timmons throws a looping overhand right but Quark ducks down to avoid it.
Timmons lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Timmons scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Quark takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Quark definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Timmons throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
so Quark counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Quark trying to control the position from guard on top but Timmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Quark looking to pass the guard.
Quark controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Timmons is looking to stand up but Quark isn't so interested in that idea.
Quark trying to control the position from guard on top but Timmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Quark is looking to work some ground and pound but Timmons has wrist control.#T2#
Timmons wants to sweep but no luck.
Timmons is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Quark won't allow Timmons to sweep him here.
Quark postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Quark wants to pass the guard but Timmons is keeping the position.
Quark lands a couple of digs.
Quark lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Quark is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Quark scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Timmons wants to control the position but Quark says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Quark is trying to control. Timmons wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Quark content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Timmons taking some punishment here, with Quark in his half guard.
Quark thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Timmons keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Quark lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Quark is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Timmons is refusing to be controlled, as Quark sits in half guard.
Quark takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Quark is thwarting Timmons's attempts to control the position.
Timmons preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Quark lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Quark 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.
Quark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Timmons keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Suga Timmons 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.#R2#
Timmons throws a shot from downtown. Quark moves away and avoids it.
Quark misses with a jab to the body
and Timmons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Timmons lands an overhand right.
Quark tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Timmons swivels and escapes.
Timmons throws a right hand that misses
and Quark counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Quark misses with an uppercut. Timmons saw that one coming.
Quark throws a poor cross that misses
letting Timmons counter with a right hand.
Timmons has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Suga Timmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Timmons misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmons moves out of range as Quark strikes.
Timmons lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Quark throws a right hand that misses
and Timmons counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Timmons slips under a jab from Quark.
Timmons appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Timmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quark manages to avoid it.
Quark throws an overhand right that lands on Timmons's shoulder, as Timmons tries to avoid the shot.
Timmons lands a jab to the head.
Timmons throws a one two combo.
Quark staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Quark misses the target.
Timmons on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Quark throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Timmons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Quark's jab looks to have found its range, popping Timmons under the eye.#CUT#It looks like Suga Timmons has been cut.
Timmons scores with a body shot.
#CL#
Quark closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quark fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Timmons blocking some punches.
Quark fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barkeep Quark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quark lands a shoulder strike.
Timmons working hard to break the clinch.
Quark scores with a shoulder strike.
Quark softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Timmons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice jab there from Timmons.
Timmons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Suga Timmons seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Quark takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T3#
Quark missing with a left hand there. Timmons was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Suga Timmons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Timmons throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A jab from Timmons misses.
Timmons lands a jab.
Nice defenses there by Timmons.
Timmons misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Quark counters by moving into the clinch.
Timmons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Quark.
Quark tries to throw a body punch but Timmons avoids it by throwing Quark back against the cage.
Quark tries to pull guard but Timmons won't allow it.
Quark lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Timmons. #T4##BC2#
Timmons breaks from the clinch.
Quark swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Timmons.
Timmons lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quark tries to clinch
and Timmons counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Timmons, as that shot connected.
Timmons lands a lovely overhand right.
Timmons throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Timmons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Quark clinches up against the cage.
Quark misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Quark successfully pulls guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Quark is on top in guard.
#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Suga Timmons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Suga Timmons's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Quark slips a jab from Timmons.
Quark cracks Timmons with an open hand slap.
Timmons misses with a hook. Quark ducked under it nicely. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Quark misses with a body punch.
Timmons wants to break the clinch but can't.
Timmons tries to circle away but Quark has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quark lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Quark fails to pull guard.
Quark jumps guard but Timmons stands there with Quark around his waist. Quark gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Quark struggles to land a body shot inside as Timmons controls his hands.
#T1#
Timmons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Quark misses with the head strike.
Timmons blocks a body shot from Quark.
Quark lands a body punch in the clinch.
Timmons wants to break free but Quark has control.
A shot in the inside from Quark.
Quark is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barkeep Quark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quark has Timmons pressed against the cage, preventing Timmons from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Timmons looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Timmons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barkeep Quark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Timmons fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Quark looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Quark is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Quark looks to throw the jab but Timmons is out of range. #KD#
Quark lands a left and a right that send Timmons crashing to the mat, dazed. Quark thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Timmons misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Quark counters with a takedown into side control. #ROC#Timmons is rocked!
Timmons is looking to reverse the position.
Timmons is still in real trouble! Can Quark finish him?
Quark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Timmons keeps working.
Timmons is trying to control Quark's posture but Quark avoids it.
Quark is working Timmons over with some ground and pound from side control.
Quark scoring with punches and elbows.
Timmons really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Quark. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Quark lands a strong strike to the head of Timmons. That's dazed him! Quark looking to finish here. Timmons is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Quark lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barkeep Quark!
Barkeep Quark bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
KOP EXCESS
Date: Sep 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Hawking has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Quark finds it's way round the side to connect with Hawking's head.
Quark looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hawking avoids the body shot from Quark.
Hawking was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hawking displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Quark throws out the jab.
Hawking throwing a counter right hand but Quark manages to avoid it.
Quark throws a body shot but no joy.
As Quark looks to move away, Hawking throws a big counter combo but Quark just gets out of the way.
Quark shoots for a takedown but Hawking saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hawking went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Quark doesn't manage to clinch there - Hawking circles away.
Nice body punch from Hawking.
Hawking circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hawking counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawking ducks under a wild hook from Quark.
Quark has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hawking finds it's way round the side to connect with Quark's head.
Hawking has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Monkey Magic in the buildup to the fight.
Quark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hawking sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Quark misses with a shot to the body
and Hawking counters with a stiff right hand.
Hawking moves out of range as Quark strikes.
Quark misses with an uppercut
and Hawking counters with a left to the body.
Quark swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hawking counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Quark moves away from the strike by Hawking.
Hawking needs to keep his hands up - Quark had a free shot at his head there.
Stephen Hawking is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hawking uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Quark.
Hawking throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Quark.
Hawking lands with a straight right. Quark didn't see that one coming.#T2#
A combination from Hawking does no damage.
Quark is looking to clinch.
It looked like Hawking wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hawking on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Hawking.
Quark gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Quark tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Hawking is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Quark buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Quark!! Quark is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Hawking throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stephen Hawking!
Stephen Hawking retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Stephen Hawking thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
VFC 103 Dingo vs Feynman
Date: Aug 17, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Alkoun gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alkoun swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Quark blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Quark misses with a punch to the body.
Alkoun works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Quark tries to work over Alkoun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Quark gets control of Alkoun's arms and successfully pulls guard. Quark will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Alkoun avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alkoun trying to control but Quark is working from the bottom.
Alkoun is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Alkoun is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Quark has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Alkoun is looking to defend but Quark has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Alkoun! Quark pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Alkoun taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Barkeep Quark!
Barkeep Quark bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Harlan vs Plex - Money - #13
Date: Jul 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Hakansson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hakansson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Quark definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hakansson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hakansson missing with a left hand there. Quark was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Quark drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hakansson sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Quark clinches up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Quark - that landed with a thud.
Hakansson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Quark lands with a short shot to the head.
Hakansson tries to circle away but Quark has him pinned against the cage.
Quark has Hakansson pressed against the cage, preventing Hakansson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Hakansson breaks the clinch.
Jack Hakansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quark shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hakansson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Quark slips under a jab from Hakansson.
Hakansson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Quark.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hakansson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Quark was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hakansson misses with a two punch combination.
Decent striking displayed by Quark there.#T1#
Hakansson swinging wildly here.
Hakansson lands a two punch combo.
Hakansson looks to land a combination but Quark avoids it well.
Hakansson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Quark misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from Hakansson misses. #CL#
Quark clinches with his opponent.
Hakansson tries to break the clinch but Quark is controlling the position.
Quark can't get the takedown.
Quark has Hakansson pressed against the cage, preventing Hakansson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Quark gets control of Hakansson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Quark will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hakansson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hakansson throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Hakansson wants to stand but Quark is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Quark looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hakansson wanted to stand there but Quark had control of the position.
Quark is trying to keep Hakansson in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hakansson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Hakansson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Quark is trying to keep Hakansson in close.
Quark manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hakansson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Hakansson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hakansson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Quark wants to pass the guard but Hakansson is keeping the position.
Quark trying to control but Hakansson is working from the bottom.
Hakansson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Quark is controlling him. #SUB2#
Hakansson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Quark defends well.#T4#
Hakansson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Quark is controlling him.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hakansson controls Quark momentarily but Quark frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hakansson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jack Hakansson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hakansson slips under a jab from Quark.
Hakansson slips a straight right by Quark.
Hakansson misses with a hook
and Quark cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hakansson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Quark counters with a nice uppercut.
Hakansson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Quark connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Hakansson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hakansson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Quark.
Quark swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Quark moves in looking to clinch but Hakansson pushes him off.#CL#
Quark drives through and clinches with Hakansson against the cage.
Hakansson is trying to break free.
Quark lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hakansson backwards.
Quark is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hakansson to keep the fight standing.
Quark lands with a right to the head.
Hakansson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hakansson working hard to break the clinch.
Quark lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hakansson wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakansson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Quark.
Hakansson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Quark is working for takedown but Hakansson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Quark swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Quark throws a punch but it's blocked by Hakansson. #T1#
Quark has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hakansson after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barkeep Quark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hakansson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Quark has him pressed against the cage.
Quark tries to throw a body punch but Hakansson avoids it by throwing Quark back against the cage.
Hakansson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Quark has him pressed against the cage.
Quark doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hakansson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hakansson is trying to force a seperation but Quark has the dominant position.
Hakansson is trying to break the clinch but Quark has him pressed against the cage.
Quark misses with a hook to the ribs.
Quark working aggressively here.
Quark misses with a punch on the inside.
Quark is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hakansson is defending well.
Hakansson is trying to break the clinch but Quark is controlling him.
Quark stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Quark lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hakansson tries to circle away but Quark has him pinned against the cage.
Hakansson is looking to break free of the clinch but Quark has double underhooks. #T2#
Hakansson is trying to break the clinch but Quark has him pressed against the cage.
Quark is working for takedown but Hakansson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hakansson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Quark jumps guard.
Hakansson wanted to stand there but Quark had control of the position.
Hakansson trying to control but Quark is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Quark is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quark looking to control.
#T3##SUB#
Quark is looking for a triangle here but Hakansson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
You can see the frustration on Quark's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hakansson tries to get to his feet but Quark is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Hakansson in his guard.
Hakansson lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hakansson wants to control from the top but Quark keeps moving.
Hakansson throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Hakansson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hakansson trying to control but Quark is working from the bottom.
Quark working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hakansson.
Quark lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hakansson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Quark is pushing down on Hakansson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hakansson is fighting to maintain full guard but Quark has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hakansson is trying to stand up here but Quark is controlling him well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Quark works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hakansson is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barkeep Quark dominated that second round.
That's time! Quark's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Hakansson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Quark half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hakansson scores with a jab. Quark acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hakansson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hakansson throws a right and a left that Quark avoids nicely.
Hakansson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quark.
Quark throws a hook but Hakansson avoids it easily.
Hakansson throws a jab when Quark was well out of range.
Jack Hakansson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hakansson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Quarks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Quark defending well as Hakansson loads up on a big left hand.
Hakansson takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakansson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Quark's head.#CL#
Quark instigates a clinch.
Quark scores with a shot to the side of Hakansson's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Quark pulls guard effortlessly. #T1#
Hakansson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Quark has a closed guard, preventing Hakansson from standing up. #SUB#
Quark throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hakansson wants to stand but Quark is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hakansson wants to control from the top but Quark keeps moving. #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.
Quark controls Hakansson momentarily but Hakansson frees himself.
Hakansson trying to control the position from guard on top but Quark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Quark is trying to control the position but Hakansson postures up.
Hakansson wants to stand and escape but instead Quark has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Hakansson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Quark postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Quark lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Quark is in close to Hakansson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Quark landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Hakansson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Quark makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hakansson is looking to stand up but Quark isn't so interested in that idea.
Hakansson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Quark. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Quark is working Hakansson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Quark sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hakansson's guard.
Hakansson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Hakansson wants to get back to his feet.
#T4#
Hakansson is not content to let Quark control the position.#SUB#
Quark is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hakansson is just riding it out for now. Quark eventually gives up the hold.
Quark lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Quark is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hakansson!
Hakansson wants to control but Quark is having none of it.
Quark looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barkeep Quark clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Quark moves away from the strike by Hakansson.
Hakansson misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Quark rushes Hakansson and presses him up against the cage.
Hakansson is trying to break the clinch but Quark has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Quark.
Hakansson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Quark has him pressed against the cage.
Quark keeps control of Hakansson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Quark manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Hakansson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Quark has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hakansson has managed to get both his arms back between Quark's legs - danger averted.
Hakansson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Quark is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Quark is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Hakansson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Quark defends well.#T1#
Quark makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hakansson controls Quark momentarily but Quark frees himself.
Quark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hakansson keeping moving, preventing Quark from controlling successfully.
Quark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hakansson can do to turn this around?
Hakansson trying to control the position.
Quark with a nice head shot there.
Hakansson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hakansson keeping full guard, as Quark tries to pass.
Hakansson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Quark is one step ahead there.
Quark advances to half guard. #SUB#
Quark wants to work for an arm triangle but Hakansson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Quark stops Hakansson from getting back to his feet.
Hakansson is looking to control Quark's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hakansson avoid being mounted?
Quark working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T3#
Quark lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Quark is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hakansson wants to get back to his feet.
Quark wants to pass the guard but Hakansson is defending well. #SUB2#
Hakansson looking for submissions off his back.
Quark seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Quark wants to take a breather but Hakansson is having none of it. #T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Quark lands a nice short elbow.
Quark slips a nice elbow through Hakansson's hands, connecting with Hakansson's forehead.
Quark lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Quark is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hakansson defends it well.
Quark trying to mount his opponent but Hakansson defends it.
Quark lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Quark wants to take a breather but Hakansson is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hakansson wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barkeep Quark had his way with Jack Hakansson in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Hakansson throws a combination that misses
and Quark connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hakansson looks to land a right hand but Quark moved out of range.
Hakansson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Quark moves forwards but Hakansson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hakansson throws a lazy right hand but Quark sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hakansson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Quark clinches up with Hakansson and pushes him back against the cage.
Hakansson is trying to push Quark away but Quark has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Quark ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Quark no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Quark escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hakansson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barkeep Quark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Hakansson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Quark has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hakansson has managed to get both his arms back between Quark's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Quark bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hakansson's guard. #REVR#
Quark has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Quark passes Hakansson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hakansson throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Quark manages to pass to side control.
Hakansson is trying to control Quark's posture but Quark avoids it.
Hakansson wants to get back to his feet but Quark is dominant here and he's now got Hakansson's back!
Quark has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Hakansson.
What can Hakansson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Quark gets his hands free as Hakansson looks to control. #T2##SUB#
Quark has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hakansson has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Quark lands shots from the back.
Can Hakansson hold on?! Quark is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
#SUB#
Hakansson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Quark.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quark is landing with strikes. Hakansson can't take much more of this.#SUB#
Quark is persistently looking for the submission but Hakansson is defending it well.
Quark gets his hands free as Hakansson looks to control. #T3#
Hakansson is trying to get back to his feet but Quark has full control of the position and if anything, Hakansson has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Quark is looking for a rear naked choke here but Hakansson reverses the position brilliantly into Quark's guard!
Hakansson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Barkeep Quark is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Quark working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hakansson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hakansson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hakansson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Quark is proving hard to escape from.
Quark keeping moving, preventing Hakansson from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Quark is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Hakansson has his hands clasped together but Quark extends and breaks Hakansson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Quark.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Barkeep Quark!
Barkeep Quark retains his welterweight title!
Barkeep Quark bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Cosme vs Quark - Money - #9
Date: Jun 18, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Quark gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Cosme manages to pull guard.
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.
Cosme is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Quark with a nice head shot there.
Quark postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Quark trying to control but Cosme is working from the bottom.
Quark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Quark chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cosme can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Quark controls the pace.
Quark trying to control but Cosme is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosme trying to control the position.
Cosme looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cosme is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cosme is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Quark keeping full guard, as Cosme tries to pass.
Cosme trying to control the position from guard on top but Quark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Quark 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.
Cosme stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Quark swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Quark looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Quark keeping moving, preventing Cosme from controlling successfully.
Cosme in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Quark working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cosme.
Cosme is fighting to break Quark's control of his arms but Quark is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Quark is trying to keep Cosme in close.
Quark bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cosme's guard. #REVB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cosme has momentary wrist control but Quark slips an elbow through the middle.
Quark controls from within his opponent's guard.
Quark trying to control the position from guard on top but Cosme is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cosme manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Quark manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Quark has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Quark wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Quark lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Quark trying to control but Cosme is working from the bottom.
Quark stopping the sweep attempt from Cosme.
Cosme is trying to hold Quark in close to prevent damage but Quark has managed to pass into half guard.
Quark tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cosme knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cosme wants to get back to full guard.
Quark is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Quark is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cosme keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Cosme trying to control from the bottom.
Cosme is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Quark there.
Cosme is not content to let Quark control the position.
Quark working Cosme over with strikes.
Cosme gets back to full guard.
Quark scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Quark scoring with punches to the head and body.
Quark throws a big elbow that misses.
Quark stopping the sweep attempt from Cosme.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barkeep Quark 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##CL2#
Quark darts in and clinches Cosme up against the cage.
Quark looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Quark lands a body punch.
Cosme tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Quark smiles and moves away.
Cosme moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL2#
Quark gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cosme can't get the takedown.
Quark lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cosme backwards.
Cosme jumps guard but Quark stands there with Cosme around his waist. Cosme gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edvaldo Cosme. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quark lands a hook to the side of the head.
Quark scores with a shoulder strike.
Quark stalling in the clinch.
I was talking to Cosme's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A nice left hand lands by Quark.
Cosme tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Quark smiles and moves away.
Quark tries to clinch but Cosme moves out of range. #T1#
Cosme shoots in looking for a takedown. Quark tries to sprawl out of it but Cosme keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Quark manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Quark clinches up with Cosme and pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Quark.
Quark swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Quark tries to throw a body punch but Cosme avoids it by throwing Quark back against the cage.
Cosme has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Quark is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Cosme gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Cosme trying to control the position from guard on top but Quark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Quark has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cosme can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Quark manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cosme manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Quark works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cosme gets back to full guard.
Cosme not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Quark is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Barkeep Quark has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cosme manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Quark manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quark bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cosme's guard. #REVB#
Cosme looking for a sweep. Not yet Cosme, not yet. #T3#
Cosme has Quark pulled in close to control his posture.
Quark pushes down on Cosme's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Quark trying to control the action but Cosme is working from the bottom.
Quark landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Quark working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Quark slips a nice elbow through Cosme's hands, connecting with Cosme's forehead.
Quark is looking to take a break and control but Cosme is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cosme wants to control but Quark is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Quark trying to control the action but Cosme is working from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Quark seems content to control.#T4#
Quark throwing shots but Cosme is blocking nicely.
Quark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cosme is looking for a sweep. Quark is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cosme trying to get back to full guard but Quark takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Quark tries to control but Cosme wriggling away.
Quark is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cosme is trying to escape the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barkeep Quark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Quark moves to clinch but Cosme breaks away #TD#
and Cosme counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cosme trying to control from half guard but Quark is working away.
Quark controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Quark gets full guard.
Cosme trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosme wants to control from the top but Quark keeps moving.
Quark is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cosme wants to control from the top but Quark keeps moving. #T1#
Cosme throws a big elbow that misses.
Cosme wants to pass the guard but Quark is keeping the position.
Quark bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cosme's guard. #REVB#
Quark keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cosme's head.
Cosme keeping moving, preventing Quark from controlling successfully.
Cosme looking for a sweep. Not yet Cosme, not yet.
Cosme preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cosme controlling the position.
Cosme controls Quark momentarily but Quark frees himself. #T2#
Quark works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Quark is trying to control the action in half guard but Cosme is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Quark working over Cosme with some ground and pound. Cosme looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Quark is thwarting Cosme's attempts to control the position.
Quark works his way into side control.
Quark lands some shots froms side control.
Cosme is looking for a sweep.
Quark cracks Cosme with a big right hand but Cosme just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Cosme is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Quark is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Quark in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Cosme tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cosme is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Cosme in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Cosme tries to reverse the position but Quark maintains control.
Quark wants to control the pace but Cosme is squirming around nicely.
Cosme is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Quark.
Cosme is squirming around, avoiding Quark's attempts to control the action.
Cosme is trying to escape the mount.
Quark cracks Cosme with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Cosme is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Quark is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cosme can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Quark in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Quark is landing with some decent strikes but Cosme is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC2#Cosme is rocked!
Quark tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Oh Cosme is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cosme slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quark moves into full mount! Cosme won't be happy about that!
Quark tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
A big strike lands for Quark! That's really hurt Cosme and he's turned his back - Quark keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Quark jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barkeep Quark!
Barkeep Quark is the new welterweight champion!
Barkeep Quark bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Snarf vs Adams - Money #5
Date: May 14, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Quark moves into range and clinches up with Schwerinn.
Quark doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD2#
Schwerinn tightens his grip and picks Quark up, before dumping him to the ground. Quark manages to land in guard. #SUB#
Quark has his foot on Schwerinn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schwerinn works his way back into a safe position though.
Quark working a defensive guard here.
Quark definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Schwerinn throwing strikes from guard but Quark blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Schwerinn has gone for a leg lock! Quark slips out almost immediately though and dives into Schwerinn's guard.#REVR#
Schwerinn can't keep his opponent in guard - Quark advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Schwerinn gets back to full guard.
Quark is working Schwerinn over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Quark is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Quark chips away with some ground and pound.
Schwerinn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Schwerinn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Quark doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Quark manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Schwerinn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Quark 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#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Quark postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Quark works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Quark works his foot free and advances to mount.
Quark controlling from the full mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Quark cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Quark lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T3#
Schwerinn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Schwerinn is still trying to improve position.
Quark putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Schwerinn is in all sorts of trouble here.
Quark trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Schwerinn is looking to get to half guard.
Quark tries to control but Schwerinn wriggling away.
A nice elbow there by Quark.
Schwerinn wants to hold on but Quark pushes him away.#T4#
Schwerinn tries to reverse the position but Quark maintains control.
Quark lands a couple of good shots and Schwerinn has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Quark controls the position.
Quark gets his hands free as Schwerinn looks to control.
Quark throwing damaging strikes from the back! Schwerinn could be in trouble here!
#ROC#Schwerinn is rocked!
Schwerinn is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Quark.
Schwerinn is still in real trouble! Can Quark finish him?
Quark drops a couple of huge strikes from the back position and Schwerinn is in real trouble here! Quark lands more strikes and the referee has to step in to end the fight! Quark is delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barkeep Quark!
Barkeep Quark decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Coco vs Li - Money #2
Date: Apr 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Danger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Danger connects with the punch.
Quark blocks a head kick by Danger.
Quark tries to close the distance and clinch up but Danger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Quark checks a low kick from Danger.
Quark definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Quark uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Danger.
Danger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Danger misses with a wild body shot.
Danger swinging wildly here.
#CL#
Quark takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quark tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Danger's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Quark.
Danger throws a punch but it's blocked by Quark. #TD#
Quark has Danger pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Quark pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Danger tumbling to the mat - Quark dives into Danger's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danger keeping moving, preventing Quark from controlling successfully. #T1#
Quark pushes down on Danger's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Quark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Danger keeps working.
Quark is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Danger is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Quark seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Danger is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Barkeep Quark!
Barkeep Quark decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Money - Additional - #2
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Quark drives through and clinches with Blue against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD#
Quark jumps into guard, dragging Blue to the mat.
Blue must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Blue wants to control from the top but Quark keeps moving. #SUB#
Quark working for submissions but it's allowed Blue to get to half guard.
Quark wants to improve his position but Blue is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quark wants to control but Blue is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Quark looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Quark is refusing to be controlled, as Blue sits in half guard. #T1#
Quark definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Quark looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Quark is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Blue's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Blue's back!
Blue wants to control his opponent's hands but Quark gets his hands free. #SUB#
Quark tightening his grip on Blue, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Quark has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T2##SUB#
Quark is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Blue is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Barkeep Quark!
During a confident post fight interview, Barkeep Quark thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 16, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Jab rushes Quark and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Quark has a couple of punches blocked by Jab.
Quark tries a body shot but Jab blocks it.
Jab tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Quark throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Quark manages to pull guard.
Quark utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Quark is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jab is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Quark is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Jab frees his head nicely. Oh but Quark has switched to an armbar! Jab is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Barkeep Quark! |
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