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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 09, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Macias moves into range and clinches up with Ashby.
Ashby looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#BC2#
Macias's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Macias closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ashby circles away.
Macias swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ashby is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Macias has closed the distance and engaged Ashby in a clinch.
#BC2#
Macias manages to break the clinch.
Ashby displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Macias.
Ashby will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ashby throws a sloppy head kick and Macias moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macias shoots in but no luck this time.
Cory Ashby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Macias.
Ashby defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Macias.
Ashby jabs Macias to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Macias fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ashby avoids it really well and circles away.
Ashby appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cory Ashby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Macias lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ashby circles away quickly and effectively.
Macias lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ashby looks for a takedown but Macias sprawls well.#CL#
Ashby clinches with his opponent.
Ashby using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Macias breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Macias throws a body kick that misses. #CL2#
Macias clinches up against the cage.
Ashby really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC2#
Macias's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Macias instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Macias escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ashby has his takedown stuffed
and Macias counters with a head kick.
Ashby throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Macias's waist but Macias gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ashby off to one side.
Macias shoots in and drives through. Ashby sprawls well.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Macias moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Macias's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Macias throws a nice looking combination but Ashby bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Macias or perhaps it was just good defense by Ashby, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Macias has closed the distance and engaged Ashby in a clinch.
#BC2#
Macias breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Ashby clinches with his opponent.
Macias pushes off an throws an elbow but Ashby leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#TD2#
Macias manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ashby wants to control from the top but Macias keeps moving. #T4#
Ashby working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Macias's head.
Macias wants to sweep here but Ashby controlling him for the moment. #ES2#
Macias kicks Ashby off and gets to his feet.
Macias throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice sprawl there from Macias as Ashby shoots in.
Despite the aggression on Macias's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Macias moves into range and clinches up with Ashby.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ashby has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Macias dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Macias looks for a takedown but Ashby sprawls well.#CL#
Ashby gets a clinch. #BC2#
Macias manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Macias closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Macias breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Macias takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Macias's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Macias tries for a takedown but Ashby sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Macias misses with a wild combination.
#CL#
Ashby fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Macias, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Macias pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Macias shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ashby makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Macias throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ashby's waist but Ashby gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Macias off to one side.
Cory Ashby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Macias.#T2##CL#
Ashby fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Macias, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ashby tries to pull guard but Macias holds him up against the cage and eventually Ashby drops back down to his feet.
Macias has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Macias escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ashby pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Macias misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ashby swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Ashby rushes Macias and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Macias breaks from the clinch.
#T3#
Ashby dives in and grabs Macias's left leg, looking for a takedown. Macias pushes down on Ashby's head and hops out.#TD#
Macias gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ashby to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Macias has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ashby off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Macias misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ashby.
Macias throws a nice looking combination but Ashby bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4#
Ashby doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Macias lands with a slapping head kick.
Cory Ashby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ashby looks to score with a jab to the body but Macias is just out of range.#CL2#
Macias moves into the clinch.
Macias stalls. #BC2#
Macias breaks from the clinch.
Antonio Macias seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Macias fails with the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Ashby as Macias shoots in.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Antonio Macias will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ashby scores with a kick to the body.
Macias dives in and grabs Ashby's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ashby pushes down on Macias's head and hops out.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Macias lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ashby has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ashby and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
No luck for Macias with that takedown attempt.
Ashby shoots in looking for a takedown but Macias manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ashby's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ashby misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashby avoids the head kick by Macias.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Macias blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1##BC2#
Macias breaks from the clinch.
Macias fails with the takedown.
Cory Ashby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Macias.
Nice sprawl there from Macias as Ashby shoots in.
Macias tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ashby swivels and escapes.
Ashby stuffs the takedown.
Ashby stuffs the takedown attempt from Macias. Macias gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Ashby rushes Macias and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Ashby gets underhooks to prevent Macias's takedown attempt.
Ashby is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC2#
Macias escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Macias looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ashby tries to score a power double leg takedown but Macias sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ashby somewhat.#T3#
Macias shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ashby defends it nicely.#TD#
Ashby shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ashby was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Macias bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T4##CL2#
Macias closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Macias breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Ashby has Macias up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Macias drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Ashby decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ashby takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Antonio Macias.
Well Macias 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Macias! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Kelly shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Macias is trying to defend but Kelly finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Macias kicks off Kelly and gets to his feet.
Macias pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kelly is looking to clinch. #TD#
Kelly fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Macias to the ground. Kelly is now in Macias's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kelly throws a big right hand that misses.
Kelly throwing strikes from guard but Macias blocks nicely.
Kelly trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Macias preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Macias utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Macias wants to stand and escape but Kelly is having none of it.
Kelly throwing strikes from guard but Macias blocks nicely. #T1#
Macias is looking to stand up but Kelly isn't so interested in that idea.
Kelly throws a big elbow that misses.
Kelly loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kelly with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kelly is looking to work some ground and pound but Macias has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kelly accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kelly accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SU#
Kelly stands up and waves to Macias to follow him.
Kelly throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kelly throws a left and a right that both miss
and Macias counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Kelly scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T2#
Macias avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kelly.
Kelly not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SU#
Kelly stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Macias looks winded!
Kelly throws a low kick, looking for Macias's leg but Macias calmly moves out of range.
Kelly misses with a wild combination.
Kelly misses with a double jab
and Macias counters with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kelly throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Macias.
Macias wants to counter with a clinch but Kelly pushes him away.
Kelly leaves Macias with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A left and a right from Kelly both land. Nice combination. #T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kelly is defended easily by Macias.
Macias shoots in looking for a takedown. Kelly tries to sprawl out of it but Macias keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kelly manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kelly throws a shot from downtown. Macias moves away and avoids it.
Macias shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kelly as he jumps to the side.
Franklin Kelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Macias.
Kelly shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kelly avoids the head kick by Macias.
Macias shoots in but Kelly avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
Macias tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kelly swivels and escapes.
Kelly seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A punch combination from Kelly misses.
Kelly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Macias.
Kelly throws a series of punches but Macias moves out of range.
No joy there for Kelly, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Macias darts in looking for a takedown but Kelly gets double underhooks and turns Macias into the cage. #TD#
Kelly decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Macias tries to get to full guard but Kelly has control of the leg.
Kelly is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kelly takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Franklin Kelly 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#
Kelly throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kelly misses with the combination.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Macias - that will leave a mark!
Kelly throws a right hand that Macias ducks under and follows up with a left that Macias also avoids with ease.
Macias goes for a double leg but Kelly avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kelly continues to drive forward.
A counter left hand to the body from Kelly misses its target.
Kelly misses with a two punch combination.
Macias moves out of range of the body kick from Kelly.
Franklin Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Macias goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly is looking to clinch.
Kelly throws a nice looking combination but Macias bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice sprawl there from Kelly as Macias shoots in.
Franklin Kelly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kelly blocks a head kick by Macias.
Macias misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kelly throws a big counter combination but Macias scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Macias tries to clinch but Kelly is having none of it.
Macias stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Macias wants it to stay on the feet.
Kelly on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Macias rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kelly moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Kelly 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.
Macias scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#TD#
Kelly manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Macias on his heels. He'll look to pass Macias's guard now, I'm sure.
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!
Macias avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kelly throwing strikes but missing.
Kelly scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Kelly postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kelly landing some decent shots from guard.
Kelly loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kelly throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Macias works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kelly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Macias can do to turn this around?
Kelly trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Macias is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Macias avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Macias working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kelly.
Kelly throws a big right hand that misses.
Kelly postures up in Macias's guard and throws a big left but Macias blocks it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Kelly trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kelly looks to land a combination but Macias avoids it well. #CL2#
Macias clinches. #BC2#
Macias manages to break the clinch.
Macias has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Macias will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL#
Kelly drives through and clinches with Macias against the cage.
Kelly wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Macias has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Macias breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kelly tries for a takedown but Macias sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T4#
Macias shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Franklin Kelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Macias.
Kelly looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Macias forces Kelly back against the cage and clinches.
Kelly gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Macias.
Kelly can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Macias breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Macias throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Macias tries to clinch but Kelly moves away
and Kelly counters with a series of strikes. Macias will be more careful next time no doubt.
Macias shoots in looking for a takedown. Kelly tries to sprawl out of it but Macias keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kelly manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Franklin Kelly dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Macias closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Kelly has picked Macias up - he's going for a ride! Kelly dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Kelly missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Macias really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kelly. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kelly seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kelly lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Macias keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Macias takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kelly throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Kelly scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ES2#
Macias kicks off Kelly and gets to his feet.
Macias throws a series of punches but Kelly avoids them all with ease.
Kelly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Macias wants to clinch up but Kelly keeps it at a distance.
Kelly throws a series of punches but Macias avoids them all with ease.
Kelly swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kelly misses with a jab, cross combination.
Macias tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kelly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kelly throws a big counter combination but Macias scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Macias fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Kelly scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Macias is looking for a sweep.
Macias defending against the ground and pound.
Kelly scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Macias to see if he's OK.
Macias taking punishment in the form of punches.
Macias defending against the ground and pound.
Kelly working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SU#
Kelly stands up and beckons Macias to his feet.
Macias tries to clinch up but Kelly circles away and keeps his distance.
Kelly misses with a two punch combination.
Nice sprawl there from Kelly as Macias shoots in.
Kelly misses with a double jab.
#T3#
Kelly will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Macias throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Macias forces Kelly back against the cage and clinches.
Kelly wants to get back to striking at distance but Macias won't allow it.
Kelly tries to circle away but Macias has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Macias's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Macias fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Franklin Kelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Macias.
A left and a right from Kelly both land. Nice combination. #CL2#
Macias pushes Kelly up against the cage in a clinch.
Franklin Kelly is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Kelly wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Macias breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Macias shoots in but no luck this time.
Macias showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kelly.
Macias tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kelly defends well and Macias ends up having to push Kelly into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kelly misses with a double jab.
Macias is looking to clinch but Kelly is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Macias takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Macias's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that's the end of the fight!
Franklin Kelly showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kelly, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franklin Kelly! |
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