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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 24, 2025 |
#R1#
Estes lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Estes. That's going to slow Gillespie down.
Estes throws a one two combo.
Gillespie slips under a jab from Estes.
Estes looks to land a combination. Gillespie sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Estes keeps the fight on the outside.
Estes scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gillespie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Estes looks to throw the jab but Gillespie is out of range.
Estes lands a really nice looking cross but Gillespie seems unphased.
Gillespie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Gillespie drives through and clinches with Estes against the cage.
Gillespie has had enough of the clinch but Estes keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Gillespie jumps into guard, dragging Estes to the mat.
Gillespie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Gillespie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Gillespie working for a triangle but Estes defends it easily.
Gillespie really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Estes postures up and lands a big shot to Gillespie's brow.
Estes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Gillespie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gillespie is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Estes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Estes looking to sit in guard and control but Gillespie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Estes wants to sweep but no luck.
Estes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SU#
Gillespie stands up from Estes's guard - Gillespie perhaps looking for a knockout. #T2#
Gillespie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Estes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Estes throws an elbow but it misses.
Estes tries to pull guard but Gillespie forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gillespie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Estes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Estes is working for takedown but Gillespie is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nice body punch from Estes - that landed with a thud.
Estes is looking for a takedown.
Ruben Gillespie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allen Estes.
Gillespie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Estes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gillespie avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Estes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Estes tries a body shot but Gillespie blocks it.
Estes tries to throw a body punch but Gillespie avoids it by throwing Estes back against the cage. #T3#
Gillespie blocks an elbow strike from Estes.
Estes pushes off an throws an elbow but Gillespie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Estes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Estes is trying to break free.
Estes lands a body shot in the clinch.
#TD#
Gillespie jumps guard.
Gillespie pulls Estes in close to prevent any damage.
Estes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gillespie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Gillespie is working Estes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
Estes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Estes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gillespie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Estes is continuing to stall.
Estes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gillespie is one step ahead there.
Gillespie wants to control from the top but Estes keeps moving.
Gillespie postures up in Estes's guard and throws a big left but Estes blocks it.
Gillespie trying to control the position from guard on top but Estes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gillespie advances position into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Allen Estes dominated that round.
That's time! Gillespie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Gillespie with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Estes to score with a decent uppercut.
Estes shoots in and drives through. Gillespie sprawls well.
Gillespie fails with a takedown attempt.
Estes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gillespie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Estes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gillespie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Estes lands a jab-cross combination.
Estes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gillespie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Estes slaps away a takedown attempt from Gillespie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gillespie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Estes can pounce on him.
Gillespie misses with a head kick.
A jab from Estes finds it's way through Gillespie's defenses. #T1#
Gillespie keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ruben Gillespie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allen Estes.
Estes shoots in for a double leg but Gillespie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice straight punches there by Estes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Estes.
Estes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Estes with the inside leg kick.
Gillespie misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheers as Estes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gillespie doesn't seem phased though.
Estes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Estes dips to his left and cracks Gillespie with an uppercut!
Gillespie sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
No luck for Gillespie with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gillespie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Estes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T2#
Estes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Estes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gillespie fails with a takedown attempt.
Gillespie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Estes works the jab nicely.
Estes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gillespie walks into a left hand.
Estes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
Gillespie dives in and scores a takedown into Estes's guard.
Estes wants to hit a sweep here but Gillespie passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Estes there!
Estes tries to lock up and control but Gillespie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Estes is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Gillespie trying to control but Estes is having none of it.
Gillespie avoids the attempt from Estes to control.
Estes is trying to escape the mount.
Estes tries to hold on but Gillespie pushes him away. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gillespie fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Estes is desperately trying to improve his position but Gillespie has a good base and remains in mount.
Gillespie landing strikes, looking to finish!
Gillespie prevents Estes from getting the reversal.
Estes is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Gillespie trying to control but Estes is having none of it.
Estes tries to hold on but Gillespie postures up.#SUB#
Gillespie has control of Estes's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Estes regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Estes is trying to escape the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Allen Estes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Estes dives in and scores a takedown into Gillespie's guard.
Gillespie kicks Estes off and gets to his feet.
Gillespie tries for a takedown but Estes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Estes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gillespie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Estes as he avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Estes.
Estes tests Gillespie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gillespie tries to clinch but Estes is having none of it.
Gillespie shoots in for a double leg but Estes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruben Gillespie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Estes lands a jab to Gillespie's midsection.
Estes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gillespie's head backwards.#CL2#
Estes drives through and clinches with Gillespie against the cage.
#TD2#
Estes successfully pulls guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Estes wants to control the position but Gillespie says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Gillespie prevents Estes from standing back up.
#T1#
Gillespie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Estes controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Gillespie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gillespie stops Estes from getting back to his feet.
Estes is looking for a sweep. Gillespie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Estes pushes Gillespie off looking to stand but Gillespie dives back in and keeps control.
Gillespie wants to take a breather but Estes is having none of it. #SUB#
Gillespie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Estes trying to hold on to Gillespie's head to control him but Gillespie postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gillespie prevents Estes from standing back up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Estes throws a sloppy head kick and Gillespie moves out of range easily.
Gillespie seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gillespie tries for a takedown but Estes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gillespie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Estes can pounce on him.
Sloppy strikes from Estes. Those never looked like landing.
Gillespie throws a big counter combination but Estes scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Good exchange - Estes coming out on top.
Estes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Estes tries to bum rush Gillespie with a series of wild strikes but Gillespie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slapping leg kick lands for Estes.
Estes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Estes's corner calls for a 1-2. Estes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Estes misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2#
Estes clinches with his opponent.
Gillespie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T3#
Gillespie tries to circle away but Estes has him pinned against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Gillespie.
Estes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gillespie's elbow.
Estes lands an elbow that stopped Gillespie in his tracks for a moment. #BC2#
Estes breaks the clinch.
Estes lands with an uppercut that bounces Gillespie off the cage and back into range.
Allen Estes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gillespie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Estes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gillespie scrambles back to his feet.
Estes 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.
Gillespie displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Estes throws a one two combo.
Gillespie looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Estes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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!
No luck for Estes with that takedown attempt.
Gillespie looks for a takedown but Estes sprawls well.
Estes feints the counter takedown.#T4#
A low kick lands for Estes.
Some wild striking there from Gillespie.
Estes lands with a straight right. Gillespie didn't see that one coming.
Estes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Estes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Estes cracks Gillespie with an open hand slap.
Allen Estes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Estes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Estes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gillespie circles away quickly and effectively.
Ruben Gillespie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Allen Estes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gillespie connects with a high kick.
Gillespie is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Estes connects with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Allen Estes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Estes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Allen Estes!
Our winner, Allen Estes, 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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