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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Gross misses with a kick to the body
and Bubalino counters with a stiff right hand.
Gross looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bubalino is fending him off so far but Gross persists. Nope, Bubalino circles away and we're back to standing.
Gross is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bubalino attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bubalino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gross circles away quickly and effectively.
Gross changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bubalino lands a lovely overhand right.
Gross misses with a leg kick #KD#
and Bubalino counters with a crisp one two that drops Gross! Bubalino thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Gross to his feet! Gross is in big trouble!#ROC#Gross is rocked!
Bubalino tries to clinch but Gross moves out of range.
Bubalino fails to land the takedown.
Bubalino throws a head kick that misses.
Bubalino avoids the body shot from Gross.
Gross tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bubalino defends well and Gross ends up having to push Bubalino into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T1##TD2#
Gross drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gross stopping the sweep attempt from Bubalino.
Gross engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gross postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Bubalino is looking for a triangle but Gross pushes his legs off easily.
Gross wants to control from the top but Bubalino keeps moving.
Gross throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T2#
Gross pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bubalino is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bubalino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gross circles away quickly and effectively.
Gross shoots in looking for a takedown but Bubalino manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gross's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bubalino throws a counter high kick but Gross was just alert enough to avoid it.
Paul Bubalino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Gross.
Gross with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bubalino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gross looks to throw a body kick
and Bubalino counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gross with a poor takedown #CL#
and Bubalino counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gross looks winded!
Bubalino is trying to force a seperation but Gross has the dominant position.
Gross wants to take the fight to the mat but Bubalino manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gross looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Bubalino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Gross wants to clinch but Bubalino slips to the side
and Bubalino counters with a series of strikes. Gross will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bubalino misses with a head kick.
Gross has a takedown stuffed.
Bubalino appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bubalino throws a low kick but Gross avoids it.
Gross takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bubalino scores with the left hand. Gross knows he should have avoided that one.
Gross dives in for a single leg takedown but Bubalino sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bubalino is looking to counter the offense by Gross and move into the clinch.
Gross misses with a takedown #CL#
and Bubalino counters by moving into the clinch. #T4##BC#
Bubalino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gross checks a leg kick.
Gross with a poor takedown
and Bubalino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bubalino stalks Gross and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gross's face. Gross staggers backwards, shaken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bubalino displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#It looks like Billy Gross has been cut.#TD#
Bubalino shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bubalino was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Gross's face as Bubalino controls the position.
Bubalino working away.#SU#
Bubalino decides to stand back up. Bubalino steps back and let's Gross get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Bubalino dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Gross's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD#
Bubalino drives through with a takedown into Gross's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Gross throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gross controls Bubalino momentarily but Bubalino frees himself. #SU#
Bubalino gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bubalino fails with the takedown.
Gross shoots in looking for a takedown but Bubalino manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gross's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gross is breathing heavily.
Bubalino misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T1#
Bubalino throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gross's waist but Gross gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bubalino off to one side.
It seemed like Gross was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gross throws a head kick that misses.
Gross moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gross closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bubalino circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gross is defended easily by Bubalino.
Bubalino tries to counter by clinching up but Gross breaks away and moves out of range.
Paul Bubalino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Gross.
Gross tries for a takedown but Bubalino sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bubalino went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Bubalino gets a clinch.
Gross has Bubalino pressed against the cage, preventing Bubalino from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2##BC#
Bubalino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bubalino shoots in but no luck this time.
Bubalino tries for a takedown but Gross sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gross is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD2#
Gross closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bubalino to the mat! Bubalino manages to get full guard.
Bubalino uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bubalino throws a chopping leg kick but Gross manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gross tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gross moves to clinch but Bubalino breaks away
letting Bubalino counter with a right hand.
Gross throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3##TD#
Bubalino scores with a takedown into Gross's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gross wants to stand but Bubalino is controlling the position.
Bubalino wanted to stand there but Gross had control of the position. #SUB2#
Gross working for a triangle but Bubalino defends it easily.
Bubalino has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gross utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bubalino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gross can do to turn this around?#T4#
Gross is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gross looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bubalino wants to stand but Gross is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU#
Bubalino gets to his feet - Gross follows without any prompting.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bubalino misses with a kick to the body.
Bubalino avoids the head kick by Gross.
Bubalino went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Bubalino dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Billy Gross'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#
Gross shoots in for a double leg but Bubalino sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gross tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bubalino stalks Gross and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gross's face. Gross staggers backwards, shaken.
Bubalino is looking to chop away at Gross's legs.
Gross checks a low kick from Bubalino.
Gross tries for a takedown but Bubalino circles away easily
and Bubalino counters with a left and a right that stings Gross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bubalino goes for a double leg but Gross avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gross continues to drive forward.#TD#
Bubalino is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Gross can't fight it off and eventually Bubalino manages to take the fight to the floor. Gross looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bubalino slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1##SUB2#
Gross working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bubalino doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bubalino manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gross trying to keep a closed guard but Bubalino is proving a slippery customer.
Gross is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bubalino is controlling him. #SU#
Bubalino gets to his feet - Gross follows without any prompting. #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.#TD2#
Gross shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bubalino's guard.
Gross 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.
Bubalino wants to get back to his feet but Gross passes into half guard.
#ES#
Bubalino has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Gross is on him like a limpet, forcing Bubalino back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Bubalino's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bubalino goes for a takedown attempt but Gross pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gross shoots in but Bubalino avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bubalino seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Paul Bubalino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Gross.#T3#
A right-left combo lands from Bubalino.
Bubalino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
Gross scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gross is trying to control the action in half guard but Bubalino is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bubalino knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gross on the ground.#T4#
Gross thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bubalino's head.
Gross missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gross thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bubalino's head.
Gross wants to free his trapped foot but Bubalino is holding on for dear life with his legs. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bubalino throws a right hand that Gross ducks under and follows up with a left that Gross also avoids with ease.
As Bubalino backs off Gross throws a huge counter combo but Bubalino manages to avoid it all.
Gross tries for a takedown but Bubalino sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It looked like Bubalino was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Billy Gross has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paul Bubalino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bubalino scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Bubalino showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bubalino has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Bubalino! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Winslow. No joy for Bubalino on that attempt.
Bubalino fails with a takedown attempt.
Bubalino shoots in and drives through. Winslow sprawls well.
Tommy Winslow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Bubalino.
Winslow keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bubalino looks winded!
Winslow wants to clinch.
Winslow moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBubalino.#CL#
Winslow has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winslow pressing his opponent against the cage.
Winslow definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Winslow lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Winslow lands a left hand.
#T1#
Winslow stalling.
A shot in the inside from Winslow.
A short uppercut from Winslow. #ROC#Bubalino is rocked!
Winslow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bubalino backwards.
Bubalino is still on wobbly legs! Can Winslow finish him?
Winslow creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Bubalino with a big uppercut! Bubalino tries to clinch up but Winslow pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Bubalino to the mat! Bubalino covers up and Winslow unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tommy Winslow! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Bubalino dives in and grabs Shayworth's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shayworth pushes down on Bubalino's head and hops out.
Shayworth throws a head kick that Bubalino semi-blocks.
Bubalino shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Shayworth holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bubalino can't break the clinch.
Bubalino tries to break the clinch but Shayworth is controlling the position.
Bubalino is trying to pull guard but Shayworth turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Bubalino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short uppercut from Shayworth.
Shayworth stalling in the clinch.
Bubalino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bubalino lands with a right to the head.
Shayworth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD#
Bubalino manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bubalino looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Bubalino has his hands on Shayworth's head, controlling the position.
Bubalino is trying to control the position but Shayworth postures up.
Bubalino can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shayworth controls the pace.
Bubalino looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Shayworth 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. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bubalino is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bubalino shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Shayworth eats them both and turns towards Bubalino to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bubalino throws a series of punches but Shayworth avoids them all with ease.
Shayworth shoots in for a takedown but Bubalino shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bubalino wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Shayworth shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bubalino as he jumps to the side.
Bubalino is looking to counter with head kicks.
Bubalino fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shayworth is out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bubalino. #T3##CL#
Bubalino instigates a clinch.
Bubalino changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shayworth fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bubalino fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shayworth avoids it really well and circles away.
Shayworth misses with a takedown attempt - Bubalino sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shayworth lands a head kick. Bubalino smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Shayworth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bubalino but Bubalino pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shayworth looks winded!#T4##CL#
Bubalino clinches up with Shayworth and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Shayworth breaks the clinch.
Shayworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bubalino was well out of range. Poor timing from Shayworth.
Shayworth throws a jab but it's blocked by Bubalino.
Nice takedown defense from Shayworth. No joy for Bubalino on that attempt.
Shayworth checks a low kick from Bubalino.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bubalino closes the distance and clinches up with Shayworth, looking for a takedown. Bubalino pushes Shayworth against the cage but Shayworth circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Despite the aggression on Shayworth's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bubalino fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bubalino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shayworth is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Paul Bubalino 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#
Shayworth fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bubalino half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bubalino will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bubalino will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bubalino shoots in and drives through. Shayworth sprawls well.
Shayworth feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Bubalino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bubalino misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Shayworth counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Bubalino pulls guard successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bubalino keeping moving, preventing Shayworth from controlling successfully.
Bubalino wants to control the position but Shayworth says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bubalino wants to get back to full guard but Shayworth has mounted him!#T1#
Bubalino is squirming around, avoiding Shayworth's attempts to control the action.
Bubalino tries to control the position but Shayworth now has his back.
Bubalino tries to escape the position.
Shayworth is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shayworth controls the action.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bubalino is trying to get back to his feet but Shayworth has full control of the position and if anything, Bubalino has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Bubalino is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Bubalino showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Shayworth has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Bubalino defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T3#
Bubalino tries to roll but Shayworth sticks to his back.
Bubalino trying to control the hands but Shayworth breaks the grip.
Bubalino tries to roll but Shayworth sticks to his back.
Bubalino trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Bubalino tries to break free.
Shayworth just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T4#
Bubalino covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Shayworth tries to get the hooks in deep but Bubalino pushed the leg off.
Shayworth has the hooks in. Bubalino is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Bubalino defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Shayworth controlling the position well here. Bubalino rolled but Shayworth kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bubalino is trying to get back to his feet but Shayworth has full control of the position and if anything, Bubalino has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Shayworth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Bubalino as Shayworth shoots in.
Bubalino lands a slapping body shot.
Bubalino dives in for a single leg takedown but Shayworth sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shayworth keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bubalino's efforts to push away.
Shayworth taking a breather.#TD#
Bubalino decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shayworth postures up.
Shayworth trying to control but Bubalino is working from the bottom.
Shayworth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bubalino looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Bubalino is trying to control the position but Shayworth postures up.
Shayworth postures up and lands a big shot to Bubalino's brow.
Shayworth postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Shayworth wants to stand but Bubalino has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shayworth is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CL#
Bubalino takes the fight into the clinch.
Bubalino misses with an elbow strike.
Shayworth letting Bubalino take a breather here.#T2#
Bubalino is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shayworth pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Bubalino breaks the clinch.
Shayworth stuffs the takedown attempt from Bubalino. Bubalino gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Bubalino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shayworth shoots in for a double leg but Bubalino sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bubalino seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shayworth has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bubalino looking for a takedown.
Bubalino prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shayworth drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bubalino pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T3##CL#
Bubalino closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shayworth fails to pull guard.
Bubalino is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bubalino tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shayworth avoids it.
Bubalino gets through Shayworth's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Shayworth manages to break the clinch.
Bubalino has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
Bubalino has a takedown stuffed.
Shayworth throws a shot to the body.
#CL#
Bubalino drives through and clinches with Shayworth against the cage.
Shayworth jumps guard but Bubalino stands there with Shayworth around his waist. Shayworth gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shayworth is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bubalino to keep the fight standing.
Bubalino tries to circle away but Shayworth has him pinned against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bubalino lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bubalino has Shayworth pushed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Bubalino showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bubalino has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Paul Bubalino! |
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