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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
KFC 7: Shuman vs San Diego
Date: Mar 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Tussling lands a jab to the nose.
Tussling connects with a crisp jab.
Professional Tussling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tussling lands a body shot.
Tussling throws a lazy right hand but Hickson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hickson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tussling throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hickson throws a head kick but Tussling moves out of range.
Hickson slips under a jab from Tussling.
Hickson shoots in looking for a takedown but Tussling manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hickson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hickson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tussling swivels and escapes.
Tussling works the jab nicely.#CUT#
It looks like James Hickson has been cut.
A combination from Tussling does no damage. #TD#
Tussling scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tussling controls the position from side control.
Hickson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tussling. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Tussling working the head with strikes.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Tussling in side control lands a decent elbow.
Tussling cracks Hickson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tussling cracks Hickson with a big elbow.
Hickson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tussling is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hickson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Tussling lands a few punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tussling wants to control but Hickson is keeping him busy.
Tussling working the head and body with strikes.
Tussling is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hickson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Tussling landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T2#
Hickson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tussling connects with a decent elbow. #ROC#
Hickson is rocked!
Tussling is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hickson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Tussling wants to control but Hickson is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Tussling is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hickson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tussling working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tussling lands an elbow.
Tussling in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hickson is still in real trouble! Can Tussling finish him?
Hickson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Tussling scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Hickson is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Tussling can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Professional Tussling!
Professional Tussling decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
KFC 7: Shuman vs San Diego
Date: Mar 29, 2017 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Huang.#TD#
Huang drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Huang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valk keeps working. #SUB#
Huang is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Valk is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Valk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Huang. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Huang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Huang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Valk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Valk wants to get back to his feet.
Huang working the ground and pound from side control.
Huang misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Valk wants to get back to his feet.
Huang has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Valk stops Huang from passing to mount. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Huang controls the position.
Huang moves into full mount!
Huang wants to control the pace but Valk is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Valk is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Huang tries to control but Valk wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huang controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Huang lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Valk hang on?
Huang pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Huang tries to control but Valk wriggling away.
Valk is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Huang looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T4##SUB#
Huang has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Valk is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kevin Huang!
In his post fight interview, Kevin Huang started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
KFC 3: Leary vs De Lange
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Steve punishes Gordon's body with a nice straight punch.
Good exchange - Steve coming out on top.
Gordon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steve paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steve is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Steve connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gordon. Gordon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Steve throws a shot to the body.
Gordon misses with a takedown attempt
and Steve counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gordon thinking.
Gordon looks winded!
Steve throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Steve lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gordon circles away quickly and effectively.
Steve lands with a straight right. Gordon didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Steve scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC#
Gordon is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Steve! Gordon is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Steve!
A very excited looking Jay Steve made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 27, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Gordon closes the distance and clinches.
Gordon lands a nice uppercut.
Hopper tries for a takedown but Gordon manages to get underhooks.
Gordon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hopper after a bit of a struggle.
Gordon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hopper is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gordon is looking for a takedown.
Terry Hopper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spencer Gordon.#TD2#
Gordon jumps into guard, dragging Hopper to the mat.
Gordon wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopper throws a big right hand that misses.
Hopper really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gordon wants to get back to his feet but Hopper is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gordon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Hopper sitting in guard, not really doing much.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hopper accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hopper will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gordon is trying to control the position but Hopper postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hopper not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Gordon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hopper's guard.
Hopper throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Hopper working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gordon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gordon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hopper wants to get back to his feet but Gordon is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Gordon throws a big elbow that misses.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Gordon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hopper has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gordon has managed to get both his arms back between Hopper's legs - danger averted.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gordon shoots in for a takedown but Hopper shows good takedown defense.
Gordon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hopper pinned against the cage. Hopper gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Gordon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hopper is fending him off so far but Gordon persists. Nope, Hopper circles away and we're back to standing.
Hopper shoots in but Gordon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gordon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hopper tries to avoid it but Gordon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hopper to the ground. Hopper escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gordon looks winded!
Hopper dives in and grabs Gordon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gordon pushes down on Hopper's head and hops out.
Gordon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gordon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gordon closes the distance and clinches up with Hopper, looking for a takedown. Gordon pushes Hopper against the cage but Hopper circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gordon shoots in for a double leg but Hopper sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T4##TD#
Hopper shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ground and pound from Hopper.
Hopper lands with a punch from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hopper in particular looking to stall.
Gordon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hopper.
Hopper trying to control the pace.
Hopper takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hopper not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Terry Hopper will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Gordon pushes Hopper up against the cage in a clinch.
Gordon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gordon controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are getting on Gordon's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#TD2#
Gordon jumps guard and drags Hopper to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopper looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Gordon wants to sweep here but Hopper controlling him for the moment.
Hopper working some strikes from top position.
Hopper engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hopper seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gordon for as long as he can get away with.
Hopper with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hopper throwing strikes from guard but Gordon blocks nicely.
Gordon wants to stand and escape but Hopper is having none of it. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hopper wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hopper lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gordon circles away quickly and effectively.
Gordon is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Terry Hopper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Hopper shoots in and bounces Gordon off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hopper with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hopper is looking to work some ground and pound but Gordon has wrist control.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Hopper from controlling successfully.
Hopper is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gordon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Hopper controlling from the top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hopper wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Spencer Gordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Gordon moves into the clinch successfully.
Gordon goes for a takedown attempt but Hopper pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Gordon has managed to clinch.
Gordon is trying to pull guard but Hopper has him pressed against the cage.#T4##TD2#
Gordon successfully pulls guard.
Gordon wants to sweep but no luck.
Hopper is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hopper in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hopper is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gordon has a closed guard, preventing Hopper from standing up.
Hopper throws a big elbow that misses.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hopper sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hopper misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Spencer Gordon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Hopper. No joy for Gordon on that attempt.
Hopper wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hopper misses with a takedown attempt
and Gordon counters with a left to the body.
Gordon with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Hopper holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hopper looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gordon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hopper gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Terry Hopper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spencer Gordon.
Gordon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon is working for takedown but Hopper is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gordon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Hopper looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Gordon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Gordon closes the distance and pushes Hopper back into the cage.#BC2#
Gordon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hopper or perhaps it was just good defense by Gordon, which made it look bad.
Gordon tries to bum rush Hopper with a series of wild strikes but Hopper uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hopper misses with a straight left. #T2##CL2#
Gordon clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Hopper pulls guard successfully.
Hopper wants to get back to his feet but Gordon passes into half guard.
Hopper regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gordon.
Gordon postures up in Hopper's guard and throws a big left but Hopper blocks it.
Gordon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Hopper wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Gordon manages to pass to side control.
Gordon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hopper's head.
Gordon trying to control from Hopper's half guard. Hopper has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Terry Hopper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gordon prevents Hopper from getting back to his feet. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU2#
Gordon gets to his feet - Hopper follows without any prompting.
Gordon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hopper sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gordon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hopper swivels and escapes.
Gordon stuffs the takedown.
Hopper has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gordon.#CL2#
Gordon rushes Hopper and presses him up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Gordon breaks from the clinch.
Gordon dives in for a single leg takedown but Hopper sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spencer Gordon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gordon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spencer Gordon!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hickson, as that shot connected.
Simard looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hickson lands a leg kick that knocks Simard off balance momentarily.
Hickson tries for a takedown but Simard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hickson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Simard swivels and escapes.
Hickson shoots for a double leg takedown but Simard sprawls well. He's pushed Hickson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Hickson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Hickson closes the distance and pushes Simard back into the cage.
Simard is trying to push Hickson away but Hickson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Simard tries to pull guard but Hickson holds him up against the cage and eventually Simard drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Hickson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hickson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Simard defends it nicely.
Simard tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hickson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T1#
Hickson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Simard avoids it really well and circles away.
Simard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Simard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hickson.
Simard misses with a lunging right hand
and Hickson counters with a three punch combo that has Simard backing up. Simard nods at Hickson to acknowledge the strikes.
Simard has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.#CL#
Hickson clinches. #TD#
Hickson jumps guard.
Simard wants to pass the guard but Hickson is keeping the position.
Hickson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Simard preventing the sweep.
Hickson keeping moving, preventing Simard from controlling successfully.
Simard being controlled here momentarily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL#
Hickson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hickson can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Hickson manages to break the clinch.
Hickson swats away the attempt to clinch by Simard.
Hickson shoots in but Simard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Simard throws out a counter right but Hickson avoids it with no problem.
Hickson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Simard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
Hickson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Simard avoids it really well and circles away.
Simard tries to clinch there but Hickson circles away.
Hickson lands with a kick to the temple. Simard shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hickson slaps away a takedown attempt from Simard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Hickson closes the distance and clinches.
Hickson stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Hickson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hickson shoots in for a takedown but Simard shows good takedown defense.
Hickson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Simard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Simard wants it to stay on the feet.
Hickson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
James Hickson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simard shoots and misses #CL#
and Hickson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hickson.
Hickson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Simard fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Hickson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hickson is defended easily by Simard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simard stuffs the takedown attempt from Hickson. Hickson gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hickson blocks a head kick by Simard.
Hickson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simard can do to turn this around?#T1#
Hickson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Simard defends it nicely.
Simard with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Hickson counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Hickson jumps into guard, dragging Simard to the mat.
Hickson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hickson keeping moving, preventing Simard from controlling successfully. #T2#
Simard tries to free his leg and advance position but Hickson is retaining full guard.
Simard trying to control but Hickson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Simard is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Simard preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Hickson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Simard defends well.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Simard connects with a body shot that sends Hickson's belly button to the back.#T3#
Nice sprawl there from Simard as Hickson shoots in.
Hickson fails with the takedown.
Hickson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hickson misses with a takedown attempt - Simard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Simard with the counter takedown but Hickson avoids it easily.
No luck for Simard with that takedown attempt.
Hickson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Simard tries to avoid it but Hickson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Simard to the ground. Simard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hickson has his takedown stuffed
and Simard counters with a series of strikes. Hickson will be more careful next time no doubt. #T4#
Simard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hickson tries to avoid it but Simard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hickson to the ground. Hickson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hickson fails with a takedown attempt.
Simard tries for a takedown but Hickson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hickson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hickson fails to land the takedown.
Simard let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hickson as he avoids it easily.
Simard fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that James Hickson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Simard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Simard wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Hickson closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Hickson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hickson throws a nice looking combination but Simard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hickson shoots in for a double leg but Simard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Simard is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Hickson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hickson leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD#
Hickson decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hickson striking off his back but it's not causing Simard any problems. #SUB2#
Simard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Simard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Hickson throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Hickson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hickson 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#
Simard is trying to stand back up but Hickson is controlling him
Hickson wants to free his trapped foot but Simard is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hickson works his foot free and advances to mount. #T2#
Simard slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hickson working the head and body with strikes.
Hickson slips a nice elbow through Simard's hands, connecting with Simard's forehead.
Hickson throwing shots but Simard is blocking nicely.
Hickson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hickson wants to pass to mount but Simard is defending the position. #T3#
Hickson is thwarting Simard's attempts to control the position.
Hickson controlling the action here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hickson connects with a nice short shot to Simard's temple. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Simard is looking for a sweep. Hickson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hickson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Simard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hickson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Hickson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Hickson pushes Simard up against the cage in a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hickson lands a right hand.
Simard looking for a takedown.
Rene Simard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Hickson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC#
Hickson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Hickson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hickson 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Hickson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Vicky tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thomas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Thomas clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Thomas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thomas has a takedown stuffed.
Vicky tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thomas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vicky is looking to clinch but Thomas is avoiding it.
#CL#
Thomas darts in and clinches Vicky up against the cage.
Thomas is working for takedown but Vicky is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vicky prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Debrickashaw Thomas. 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.#TD#
Thomas turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Thomas manages to end up in side control.
An elbow from Thomas crashes against the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Thomas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Thomas in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Thomas misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Thomas taking a breather here.
Thomas has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Vicky looks winded!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Thomas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vicky dodges the ground and pound from Thomas.#T3#
Vicky is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thomas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vicky pinned against the cage. Vicky gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vicky drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thomas defends it well.
Thomas shoots in but no luck this time.
Vicky is looking for the big counter here.
Vicky displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thomas.
Vicky stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Thomas closes the distance and pushes Vicky back into the cage.#BC#
Thomas manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
Thomas scores with a body shot.
Vicky tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thomas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thomas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vicky pinned against the cage. Vicky gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thomas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vicky tries to avoid it but Thomas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vicky to the ground. Vicky escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vicky tries to clinch up but Thomas circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Thomas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Thomas jumps guard and drags Vicky to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Thomas pulls Vicky in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thomas is on top in guard.
#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Debrickashaw Thomas dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Thomas plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL#
Thomas moves into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Thomas.
Vicky tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Thomas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Thomas jumps into guard, dragging Vicky to the mat.
Thomas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vicky manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vicky avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vicky is breathing heavily.#T1#
Thomas throwing strikes but missing.
Thomas throwing strikes from guard but Vicky blocks nicely.
Thomas throwing strikes from guard but Vicky blocks nicely.
Vicky preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Thomas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Vicky being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Thomas throws a big right hand that misses.
Thomas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vicky can do to turn this around?
Thomas controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vicky shoots for a double leg takedown but Thomas sprawls well. He's pushed Vicky's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thomas scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thomas, right into the meat.
Thomas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vicky tries to avoid it but Thomas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vicky to the ground. Vicky escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vicky lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Thomas dives in for a single leg takedown but Vicky sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Debrickashaw Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vicky takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T3##CL#
Thomas clinches.
Vicky is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Thomas pulls Vicky into guard.
Thomas managing to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thomas is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Thomas won't allow Vicky to get back to his feet. #T4#
Thomas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Thomas advances to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thomas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Thomas seems to be working for a kimura but Vicky defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Debrickashaw Thomas dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Thomas closes the distance and clinches.
Thomas avoiding damage.
Thomas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Thomas jumps into guard, dragging Vicky to the mat.
#SUB#
Thomas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vicky doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vicky manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Thomas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vicky doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vicky manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Vicky looking to sit in guard and control but Thomas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Thomas passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Vicky being controlled for a moment.
Thomas advances nicely into full mount. #T2##SUB#
Thomas looking for a guillotine from mount but Vicky is having none of it. #SUB#
Thomas looking for a guillotine from mount but Vicky is having none of it. #SUB#
Thomas is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Vicky to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Vicky shrugs it off. #SUB#
Thomas is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Vicky can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Thomas looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Thomas misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Thomas throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Vicky really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Thomas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Thomas looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Thomas controlling the pace for now.
Brandon Vicky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Debrickashaw Thomas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Debrickashaw Thomas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Debrickashaw Thomas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thomas 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Debrickashaw Thomas!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 18, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Thomas has managed to clinch.
Barath can't break the clinch.
Barath is trying to break the clinch but Thomas has him pressed against the cage.
Thomas lands a good knee to the midsection. Barath won't want to take too many of those.
Stalling in the clinch from Thomas.
#TD#
Thomas gets control of Barath's arms and successfully pulls guard. Thomas will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Barath stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thomas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thomas is controlling Barath's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Thomas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barath doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barath manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barath wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
Barath must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Barath with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thomas looking to control.
Barath stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thomas swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Thomas is looking for a triangle but Barath pushes his legs off easily.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barath steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Thomas.
Barath will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barath manages to avoid it.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barath wants to clinch up but Thomas keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Thomas takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
Barath has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Barath has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Barath looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thomas lands with a short shot to the head.
Thomas is trying to drag Barath to the mat but Barath just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Debrickashaw Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas tries a head kick but it misses.
Thomas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barath fails to land with a series of punches.
Thomas stuffs the takedown.#T3##CL#
Thomas moves into the clinch.
Thomas fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Thomas ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Thomas no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Thomas has a closed guard, preventing Barath from standing up.
Thomas controls Barath momentarily but Barath frees himself.
Barath throws a big right hand that misses.
Barath seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Barath trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Barath sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thomas wants to sweep but no luck.
Thomas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thomas throws the left hand but Barath avoids the punch easily.
Thomas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barath. That did some damage!
Barath takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Debrickashaw Thomas dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Barath moves in looking to clinch but Thomas pushes him off.
Thomas throws a nice looking combination but Barath bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thomas darts in looking for a takedown but Barath gets double underhooks and turns Thomas into the cage. #CL#
Thomas rushes Barath and presses him up against the cage.
Thomas lands a knee to the head.
Barath letting Thomas take a breather here.
Barath has had enough of the clinch but Thomas keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Thomas forces Barath back against the cage and clinches.
Barath has Thomas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thomas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thomas leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Barath tries to clinch up.
Barath leaves Thomas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Thomas has Barath up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Barath manages to break the clinch.
Thomas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barath connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thomas scrambles back to his feet.
Barath throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD2#
Barath bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Thomas is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Thomas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barath's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Barath really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thomas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barath stalling.
Thomas tries to roll over but Barath keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Barath seems to be working for a kimura but Thomas defends the submission attempt.
Barath stalling away here and it's allowed Thomas to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T3#
Thomas is adopting a defensive guard.
Barath is looking to stand up but Thomas won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas is pulling down on Barath's head to control his posture.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2#
Barath shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Thomas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barath can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Thomas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barath doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barath manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thomas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barath controls the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barath won't allow Thomas to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Debrickashaw Thomas dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Barath instigates a clinch. #BC#
Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barath avoids the head kick by Thomas.
Barath stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barath wants it to stay on the feet.
Thomas darts in looking for a takedown but Barath gets double underhooks and turns Thomas into the cage.
Barath fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thomas avoids it really well and circles away.
It appears Thomas was looking to counter with a kick there.
Barath throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thomas's waist but Thomas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barath off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barath misses with a head kick.
Debrickashaw Thomas is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Thomas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Thomas manages to break the clinch.
Barath is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thomas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Debrickashaw Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Barath.#T1#
Barath changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thomas tries to avoid it but Barath manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thomas to the ground. Thomas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thomas is looking for a counter combo.
Thomas tries to clinch there but Barath circles away.
Barath shoots in but Thomas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Barath takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barath.
Barath scores with a jab. Thomas acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Thomas clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Thomas ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Thomas no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Barath from controlling successfully.
Barath showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2##SUB#
Barath avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thomas pulls Barath in to control the position.
Thomas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SU#
Thomas gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T3#
Barath tries a head kick but it misses.
Barath slaps away a takedown attempt from Thomas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Barath fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thomas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barath pinned against the cage. Barath gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barath tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas attempts a counter takedown but Barath avoids it well and moves away.
Thomas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barath fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Barath gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Thomas moves into the clinch.
Barath is trying to push Thomas away but Thomas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Barath tries to pull guard but Thomas holds him up against the cage and eventually Barath drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Thomas closes the distance and pushes Barath back into the cage.
Thomas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barath can do to turn this around?#TD#
Thomas pulls guard effortlessly.
Chris Barath has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Debrickashaw Thomas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thomas is on top in guard.
#REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
Debrickashaw Thomas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thomas 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Debrickashaw Thomas!
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