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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Scramstad shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Philips as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Philips closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Philips's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Philips looking for a takedown.
Philips tries to land knees in the clinch but Scramstad avoids the damage to the body.
Philips tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Philips breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Scramstad goes for a double leg but Philips avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Philips continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Scramstad closes the distance and pushes Philips back into the cage.
Philips has Scramstad pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Scramstad manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Everard Philips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scramstad can't break the clinch.
#T1#
Scramstad gets underhooks to prevent Philips's takedown attempt.
Philips has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Scramstad is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Scramstad jumps guard but Philips stands there with Scramstad around his waist. Scramstad gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Philips tries to work over Scramstad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scramstad prevents a takedown attempt there.
Scramstad tries to break the clinch but Philips is controlling the position. #BC#
Philips breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Scramstad tries a head kick but it misses.
Scramstad fails to land the takedown.
Scramstad darts in looking for a takedown but Philips gets double underhooks and turns Scramstad into the cage. #T2##CL#
Philips has Scramstad up against the cage in a clinch.
Scramstad looking for a takedown. #BC#
Philips breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Philips misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Scramstad fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Scramstad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Philips circles away quickly and effectively.
Scramstad throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Philips's waist but Philips gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Scramstad off to one side. #CL#
Philips clinches.
Philips avoiding damage as Scramstad throws knees to the body.
Philips stops a takedown attempt from Scramstad.
#T3#
Come on Philips - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Scramstad is trying to force a seperation but Philips has the dominant position.
Scramstad gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Philips.
Scramstad is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Philips to keep the fight standing.
Philips lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Scramstad looks winded!#BC#
Philips breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scramstad goes for a double leg but Philips avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Philips continues to drive forward.
Philips misses with a series of wild punches.
Scramstad stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Scramstad wants it to stay on the feet.#T4#
Scramstad takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Philips leaves Scramstad with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Philips half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Philips keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Philips went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Philips fails to land the takedown.
Scramstad is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#TD#
Philips darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scramstad is looking for a sweep. Philips is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Everard Philips dominated that round.
That's time! Philips's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Philips stuffs the takedown.
Philips tries to score a power double leg takedown but Scramstad sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Philips somewhat.
Philips throws a right and a left that both miss.
Philips tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Philips shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Scramstad pinned against the cage. Scramstad gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Scramstad changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scramstad tries to score a power double leg takedown but Philips sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Scramstad somewhat.
Philips is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scramstad can do to turn this around?
Philips showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Scramstad.
Everard Philips is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Scramstad misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Everard Philips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Troy Scramstad.
Scramstad tries for a takedown but Philips circles away easily
and Philips counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Philips misses with a right hand
and Scramstad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scramstad fails with an attempt to clinch.
#KD#
Philips lands a big head kick that sends Scramstad tumbling to the mat! Philips takes a step backwards and waves Scramstad back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Scramstad is rocked!#CL#
Philips forces Scramstad back against the cage and clinches.
Scramstad is still on wobbly legs! Can Philips finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Philips pulls guard effortlessly.
Scramstad seems to have recovered his senses.
Philips working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Scramstad.
Philips controls Scramstad momentarily but Scramstad frees himself. #T2#
Philips wants to sweep here but Scramstad controlling him for the moment.
Scramstad being controlled here momentarily.
Scramstad looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Scramstad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Philips on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Philips tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Scramstad stopping the sweep attempt from Philips.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Philips managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Scramstad tries to close the distance and clinch but Philips swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Scramstad swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Philips counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Scramstad tries to pull guard but Philips won't allow it.
#TD#
Philips ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Philips no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Philips wants to sweep but no luck.
Philips is wriggling around but Scramstad manages to pass to half guard.
Philips is looking to control Scramstad's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Philips avoid being mounted?#T4#
Philips is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Scramstad trying to control the action but Philips is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scramstad prevents Philips from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Everard Philips dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Philips misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Scramstad with the counter takedown but Philips avoids it easily.
Philips lands a jab to the head.
Philips moves out of range as Scramstad throws a body kick.
Scramstad tries to close the distance and clinch but Philips swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Philips displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Scramstad.
Everard Philips is winning the standup battle so far.
Philips fails with a takedown attempt.
Scramstad feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scramstad misses with a takedown attempt - Philips sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Philips moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1##BC#
Philips breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Scramstad tries to score a power double leg takedown but Philips sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Scramstad somewhat.
Everard Philips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Troy Scramstad.
Scramstad tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Philips manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Scramstad defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Philips.
Philips misses with a series of wild punches.
No luck for Scramstad with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Philips drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Philips knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Scramstad on the ground.#T2#
Philips trying to control the action but Scramstad is working from the bottom.
Scramstad struggling a bit here.
Philips wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scramstad keeps working.
Scramstad tries to bench press Philips off him but Philips keeps the position.
Philips trying to control the action but Scramstad is working from the bottom. #T3#
Scramstad manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Philips is trying to work for a kimura but Scramstad is defending well.
Scramstad is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Philips seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Scramstad does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scramstad moves into full guard.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Scramstad trying to control the position.
Philips looking to sit in guard and control but Scramstad gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Philips preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Scramstad wants to control from the top but Philips keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Philips trying to control the position.
Troy Scramstad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Everard Philips is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Everard Philips showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Philips 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Everard Philips! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Adler shoots and misses
enabling Scramstad to counter with a crisp jab.
Scramstad throws a right hand that Adler ducks under and follows up with a left that Adler also avoids with ease.
Adler fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Adler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Scramstad, pushing him back against the cage.
Scramstad looking to stall.
Scramstad misses with a knee strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scramstad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adler effectively controlling the action here.
Adler with a knee to the head.
Adler lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Adler is trying to pull guard but Scramstad has him pressed against the cage.
Troy Scramstad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noah Adler.#T1#
With the fighters up against the cage, Adler throws an elbow but misses.
Adler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Scramstad just stands there and leans against the cage.
Adler drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Scramstad gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Adler should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Adler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD#
Scramstad drags the fight down to the ground.
Adler trying to control but Scramstad is working from the bottom.
Scramstad has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Scramstad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adler is one step ahead there. #T2#
Scramstad wants to stand but Adler is controlling the position.
Scramstad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adler is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Scramstad throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Adler trying to control but Scramstad is working from the bottom. #T3#
Scramstad trying to keep a closed guard but Adler is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Scramstad stuffs the takedown.
Scramstad tries to close the distance and clinch but Adler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Scramstad throws out a powerful jab.
Adler tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Scramstad defends well and Adler ends up having to push Scramstad into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Scramstad lands an overhand right.
Scramstad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Scramstad is looking to clinch.
Scramstad tries for a takedown but Adler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Adler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Scramstad thinks about countering with a head kick.
Adler looks winded!#T4##CL#
Scramstad fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Adler, pushing him back against the cage.
Scramstad can't break the clinch.
Adler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Scramstad just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Scramstad pulls guard.
Scramstad not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Scramstad keeping full guard, as Adler tries to pass.
Scramstad is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Scramstad.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Scramstad dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Scramstad misses with a head kick.
Adler doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Scramstad fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Scramstad shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Adler sprawls well. Adler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Scramstad gets slowly back to his feet.
Adler throws a big counter head kick but Scramstad avoids it with no problem.
Adler shoots in for a takedown but Scramstad shows good takedown defense.
Adler motions for Scramstad to come forward. Adler throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
No luck for Adler with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scramstad dives in and grabs Adler's left leg, looking for a takedown. Adler pushes down on Scramstad's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Scramstad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scramstad is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Adler has closed the distance and engaged Scramstad in a clinch.
#T1#
Adler is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Scramstad has had enough of the clinch but Adler keeps him there for the moment.
Adler wants a takedown but no success here.
Adler is breathing heavily.
Scramstad tries to pull guard but Adler forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Scramstad jumps into guard, dragging Adler to the mat.
Adler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Scramstad. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Scramstad is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Adler defends well.
Scramstad is trying to keep Adler in close.
#SUB#
Adler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Scramstad has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Adler has managed to get both his arms back between Scramstad's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Scramstad throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Adler preventing the sweep.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Scramstad keeping full guard, as Adler tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Adler shoots in for a takedown but Scramstad shows good takedown defense.
Scramstad tries to score a power double leg takedown but Adler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Scramstad somewhat.
Scramstad looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Adler or perhaps it was just good defense by Scramstad, which made it look bad.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Scramstad.
Adler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scramstad tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Adler manages to circle out of the way.
Scramstad misses with a takedown attempt - Adler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Adler leaves Scramstad with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Adler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Scramstad, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
Scramstad has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Adler is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Scramstad wants to break free but Adler has control.
Adler lands a nice knee to the body.
Adler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adler tries to pull guard but Scramstad holds him up against the cage and eventually Adler drops back down to his feet.
The referee is keeping an eye on Adler - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Scramstad wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Adler has him pressed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Scramstad manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Scramstad has his foot on Adler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Adler works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Adler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Adler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Scramstad tries to avoid it but Adler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Scramstad to the ground. Scramstad escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Scramstad fails in his attempt to clinch.
Adler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Adler gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Scramstad goes for a takedown attempt but Adler pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Scramstad shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Adler defends it nicely.
Scramstad looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Scramstad. 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.
Nice sprawl there from Scramstad as Adler shoots in.
A little feinted left hand from Scramstad on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Scramstad scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Scramstad misses with a low kick as Adler jumps back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Adler stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Adler takes the fight into the clinch.
Scramstad wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Adler jumps guard but Scramstad stands there with Adler around his waist. Adler gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Scramstad is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Adler has had enough of the clinch but Scramstad keeps him there for the moment.
Scramstad tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Adler fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Adler has Scramstad pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Scramstad manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Adler effectively controlling the action here.#T2#
Scramstad fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Scramstad is trying to pull guard but Adler has him pressed against the cage.
Scramstad has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Adler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Adler moves into range and clinches up with Scramstad.
Adler content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Adler lands a knee to the body.
Adler tries to circle away but Scramstad has him pinned against the cage.
Adler tries to break free but Scramstad pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Scramstad jumps guard and drags Adler to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T3#
Scramstad is trying to keep Adler in close.
Scramstad managing to control the position.
Adler trying to control but Scramstad is working from the bottom.
Scramstad working a defensive guard here.
Adler is fighting to break Scramstad's control of his arms but Scramstad is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Scramstad throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Adler postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Adler misses with the body kick#TD#
and Scramstad decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Adler's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scramstad slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Scramstad throws a strike aimed at the side of Adler's head but Adler avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Troy Scramstad.
I think Scramstad 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Troy Scramstad! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Maldini lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Scramstad at a distance.
Maldini circles away from the clinch attempt.
Scramstad tries to close the distance and clinch but Maldini swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Scramstad takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maldini swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Scramstad.
Scramstad shoots in looking for a takedown. Maldini tries to sprawl out of it but Scramstad keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Maldini manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Scramstad shoots and misses
and Maldini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Scramstad is defended easily by Maldini.
It seemed like Maldini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Scramstad. 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.
Scramstad swings for the body but Maldini moves out of range.
Maldini scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T1#
Maldini just misses with a punch to the body.
Scramstad takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Scramstad with a poor takedown
and Maldini counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Scramstad tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maldini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Scramstad misses with a takedown attempt
and Maldini counters with a straight right hand.#KD2#
Maldini lands a left and a right that send Scramstad crashing to the mat, dazed. Maldini thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Scramstad is rocked!
Paolo Maldini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maldini grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Scramstad takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Maldini cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Paolo Maldini! |
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