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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2016 |
#R1# Horodecki scores with a hook. Horodecki swinging wildly here.
Hopkins appears to be looking for a big counter. Horodecki fails to land the takedown. Hopkins is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Horodecki.#CL2# Hopkins gets tackled into the cage by Horodecki. Horodecki maintains the clinch. #BC2# Horodecki breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Horodecki clinches up with Hopkins and pushes him back against the cage. Horodecki is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Horodecki manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Horodecki clinches. Horodecki managing to block the knees to the body from Hopkins.
#TD2# Horodecki pulls guard. #T1##SUB2# Horodecki looking for a guillotine here but Hopkins defends easily.
Hopkins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Hopkins preventing the sweep. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Horodecki wants to get back to his feet but Hopkins is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Horodecki has control of Hopkins's left arm, preventing Hopkins from doing any damage. Horodecki tries to land a sweep but no joy. Horodecki has his hands on Hopkins's head, controlling the position. #T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Hopkins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Horodecki leaves Hopkins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Horodecki fails with a takedown attempt. Danga de danga de dang - Horodecki scores with a four punch combination!#CL2# Hopkins tries to keep at a distance but Horodecki has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3# Hopkins gets underhooks to prevent Horodecki's takedown attempt.
Weston Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darek Horodecki. Horodecki has Hopkins pushed against the cage. Hopkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Horodecki is defending well for now. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. A short body shot lands from Horodecki as the two fighters clinch.
#TD2# Horodecki decides to pull guard. Horodecki is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Horodecki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hopkins is one step ahead there. Hopkins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Horodecki keeps trying to improve his position.#T4##SU# Hopkins decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Horodecki, up you get! A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hopkins is defended easily by Horodecki. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Horodecki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Darek Horodecki dominated that round. That's time! Hopkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# No luck for Hopkins with that takedown attempt. Horodecki dives in for a single leg takedown but Hopkins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Hopkins fails with the takedown#CL2# and Horodecki counters by clinching up. #BC2# Horodecki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Hopkins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Horodecki pinned against the cage. Horodecki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Weston Hopkins. 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. Hopkins tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Horodecki defends well and Hopkins ends up having to push Horodecki into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Horodecki has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Horodecki goes for a double leg but Hopkins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hopkins continues to drive forward. Horodecki with a body punch. A glancing blow. Darek Horodecki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1# Horodecki shoots in but Hopkins avoids the takedown attempt easily. As Horodecki tries to get set, Hopkins tries to push him back and clinch up but Horodecki manages to avoid the attempt. Horodecki misses with a double jab
#CL# and Hopkins counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Hopkins looks to throw an elbow but misses. Horodecki stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC2# Horodecki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horodecki swats away the attempt to clinch by Hopkins. Horodecki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hopkins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Horodecki somewhat. Hopkins is looking to counter the offense by Horodecki and move into the clinch.#T2# Horodecki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hopkins is out of range. #CL2# Horodecki clinches up against the cage.#BC2# Horodecki breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Horodecki clinches. Hopkins is trying to pull guard but Horodecki turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Hopkins misses with a knee strike.
#TD2# Horodecki drags the fight down to the ground.
Hopkins wanted to stand there but Horodecki had control of the position. Horodecki will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T3# Horodecki wants to get back to his feet but Hopkins is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Horodecki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Hopkins won't allow Horodecki to sweep him here. #SUB2# Horodecki looking for a guillotine here but Hopkins defends easily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Horodecki seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Horodecki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hopkins circles away. Horodecki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hopkins sprawls well. Hopkins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Horodecki gets slowly back to his feet. Hopkins is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Horodecki. Horodecki is breathing heavily. Horodecki shoots in looking for a takedown but Hopkins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Horodecki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Hopkins throws a right and a left that both miss. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Nice takedown defense from Horodecki. No joy for Hopkins on that attempt. #CL2# Horodecki gets a clinch. Horodecki is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hopkins is defending well. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Darek Horodecki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# A shot to the body from Horodecki misses #CL# and Hopkins counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hopkins. Hopkins fails to pull guard.
Horodecki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hopkins pulls his leg out and moves away.
Horodecki shoots in but Hopkins avoids the takedown attempt easily. Hopkins looks for a takedown but Horodecki sprawls well.#CL2# Horodecki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Darek Horodecki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Horodecki is trying to pull guard but Hopkins has him pressed against the cage. Weston Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darek Horodecki. Horodecki digs a right hand into Hopkins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hopkins's gas tank. Horodecki connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hopkins's face.
#T1# Horodecki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2# Horodecki manages to break the clinch.
Hopkins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Horodecki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Hopkins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2# Hopkins tries to keep at a distance but Horodecki has taken the fight into the clinch. Hopkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Horodecki stalls. #BC2# Horodecki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Horodecki lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Horodecki.#T2# Horodecki clobbers Hopkins with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Horodecki dives in for a single leg takedown but Hopkins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Horodecki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hopkins. #CL# Hopkins instigates a clinch. Hopkins is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Horodecki to keep the fight standing. Horodecki blocks an elbow strike. Hopkins prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hopkins working hard to break the clinch.#T3# Horodecki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hopkins trying to land knees to the body.
Hopkins tries to pull guard but Horodecki holds him up against the cage and eventually Hopkins drops back down to his feet.
Horodecki is trying to pull guard but Hopkins turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Horodecki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hopkins to keep the fight standing. Horodecki content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC2# Horodecki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Horodecki. Hopkins shoots in looking for a takedown but Horodecki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hopkins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Hopkins dives in and grabs Horodecki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Horodecki pushes down on Hopkins's head and hops out.#T4# Horodecki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Hopkins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Horodecki. Hopkins closes the distance and clinches up with Horodecki, looking for a takedown. Hopkins pushes Horodecki against the cage but Horodecki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Weston Hopkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Horodecki leaves Hopkins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Hopkins shoots and misses and Horodecki counters with a nice body shot. Hopkins tries for a takedown but Horodecki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Darek Horodecki seems to be getting the better of the standup. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Horodecki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that's the end of the fight! Darek Horodecki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Horodecki has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30 Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30 Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darek Horodecki!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2016 |
#R1# Morales connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Morales stuffs the takedown. And Morales tries to counter it with a takedown but Cleveland pushes his down on his head and steps out. Cleveland looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Morales misses with a combination
#TD# and Cleveland counters with a shoot takedown. Morales fights it but they end up in guard. Cleveland keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Morales's head.#SUB# Cleveland 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. Morales has Cleveland pulled in close to control his posture. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cleveland postures up.
#T1# Morales looking to control but Cleveland passes into half guard.
#ES2# Morales has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Cleveland is on him like a limpet, forcing Morales back against the cage. Cleveland will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Morales up against the cage. Cleveland has Morales pushed against the cage. Morales is trying to break the clinch but Cleveland has him pressed against the cage. Morales has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cleveland after a bit of a struggle. Morales tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cleveland just stands there and leans against the cage. Morales is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cleveland is defending well for now.#T2# Cleveland taking a breather.#BC# Cleveland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cleveland. Morales steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cleveland. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Normand Cleveland. That's going to take a lot out of him. Morales throws a leg kick that misses. Raul Morales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cleveland checks a leg kick. Cleveland looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morales is fending him off so far but Cleveland persists. Nope, Morales circles away and we're back to standing. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Morales.#CUT2# It looks like Normand Cleveland has been cut. Morales swinging wildly here.
Morales shoots in but Cleveland avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3# Cleveland tries to score a power double leg takedown but Morales sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cleveland somewhat. Morales will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Cleveland tries to clinch there but Morales circles away.
Morales fails to land the takedown. Cleveland half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD# Morales gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Morales doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T4# Morales utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Morales is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cleveland has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Morales is proving hard to escape from. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Cleveland trying to control the position from guard on top but Morales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Morales pulls Cleveland in close to prevent any damage. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Raul Morales will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Normand Cleveland's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2##TD# Cleveland dives in and scores a takedown into Morales's guard. Morales wants to get back to his feet but Cleveland passes into half guard.
#REVB# Morales is trying to control but Cleveland manages to pass to mount!
Cleveland landing strikes, looking to finish! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Morales tries to hold on but Cleveland pushes him away. Cleveland really is a fat lump. Morales working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cleveland lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T1# Morales tries to lock up and control but Cleveland gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Morales tries to get back to half guard but can't. Cleveland controlling the pace for now. Cleveland can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Morales is looking to escape. Morales working to try and regain half guard.
#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Cleveland looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Cleveland looking to finish Morales with some ground and pound. This is bad for Morales! The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cleveland cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Cleveland controlling his opponent. Morales keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cleveland controlling the position easily from mount. Cleveland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morales can do to turn this around? Cleveland lands a couple of good shots and Morales has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T3# Cleveland controlling from the back.#SUB# Cleveland looking for the RNC. Cleveland is not going to allow Morales to sit and survive in this position. Cleveland biding his time, looking for the opening.
Cleveland gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. Morales trying to survive by controlling the hands. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Cleveland controlling well, preventing Morales from escaping the position.
Cleveland is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Morales tries to escape but Cleveland has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Cleveland has Morales flattened out and is raining down punches. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Cleveland is looking to finish with some ground and pound! Cleveland throwing damaging strikes from the back! Morales could be in trouble here!
Morales wants to control his opponent's hands but Cleveland gets his hands free. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Normand Cleveland dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Normand Cleveland's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3##CL2# Morales has taken the fight to the clinch.
Morales stalling in the clinch but Cleveland improves position. #TD2# Morales pulls guard successfully.
Cleveland is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2# Morales working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cleveland has passed into half guard!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cleveland thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Cleveland scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1# Cleveland wants to stand up but Morales has a hold of him and won't allow it. Cleveland perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Morales strikes from the bottom but Cleveland passes into mount!
Cleveland looking to control and managing it successfully. Cleveland looking to control but Morales is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Cleveland has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Cleveland looking to finish Morales with some ground and pound. This is bad for Morales! Cleveland avoids the attempt from Morales to control. Cleveland controlling from mount. Cleveland scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Morales?
Morales is squirming around, avoiding Cleveland's attempts to control the action. #ES2# Morales somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!#CL# Cleveland rushes Morales and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3# Morales tries to pull guard but Cleveland holds him up against the cage and eventually Morales drops back down to his feet.
Cleveland leaning his opponent against the cage. Cleveland is pushing Morales up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Cleveland has Morales pressed against the cage.
Cleveland goes for a takedown in the clinch but Morales prevents it.
#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Morales tries to pull guard but Cleveland holds him up against the cage and eventually Morales drops back down to his feet.
Morales tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cleveland smiles and moves away.
Normand Cleveland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raul Morales.#CL2# Morales instigates a clinch. Cleveland has Morales pushed against the cage. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Cleveland changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Morales fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cleveland shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Morales defends it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight! Normand Cleveland showed his dominance in that final round. I think Cleveland 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Normand Cleveland!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2016 |
#R1##TD# Cleveland gets a takedown into half guard. Cleveland really is a fat lump. Kilo missing with punches from the bottom.
Kilo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cleveland scores with a couple of nice shots. Still in half guard, Cleveland seems content to control. Kilo trying to control from the bottom.
Cleveland prevents Kilo from improving his position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Well, if Cleveland is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kilo is trying to control but Cleveland passes into side control!
#T1# Cleveland just content to control the position. Cleveland working the ground and pound but Kilo is defending the strikes. Cleveland has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Kilo wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! The referee asks Cleveland politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cleveland prefers to stall for the moment though. Cleveland's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Cleveland scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kilo to see if he's OK.#SU# Cleveland decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD# Cleveland darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Kilo tries to kick Cleveland off in order to stand up. Cleveland Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. Cleveland remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SU# Cleveland decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T3# Kilo shoots in and drives through. Cleveland sprawls well. Kilo tries to bum rush Cleveland with a series of wild strikes but Cleveland uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL# Cleveland rushes Kilo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2# Kilo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Cleveland controlling from the top position. Cleveland is looking to work some ground and pound but Kilo has wrist control.#T4# Cleveland working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kilo's head. Cleveland chips away with some ground and pound. Cleveland engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Kilo looking for a sweep. Not yet Kilo, not yet. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Cleveland controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Kilo throws a series of punches but Cleveland avoids them all with ease. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Normand Cleveland dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Kilo shoots for a double leg takedown but Cleveland sprawls well. He's pushed Kilo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Kilo scores with a one two! Cleveland had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Kilo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD# and Cleveland counters with a single leg into guard. Kilo didn't expect that. Cleveland won't allow Kilo to get back to his feet. #SUB2# Kilo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cleveland with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Cleveland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kilo can do to turn this around? Kilo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cleveland is working Kilo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Kilo wants to control the position but Cleveland says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T1# Cleveland keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB# Cleveland is trying to work for a kimura but Kilo is defending well.
Cleveland takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Cleveland working Kilo over with strikes. Nice strikes from Cleveland there. Cleveland slows the pace down in half guard. Cleveland seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Cleveland controlling the action here. Kilo tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Cleveland has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Cleveland controlling from mount. #T3# Kilo working to try and regain half guard.
Kilo keeps trying to improve his position. Cleveland controlling the pace for now. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Cleveland prevents Kilo from getting the reversal. Cleveland landing shots from mount. Kilo is looking to improve his position but Cleveland isn't that keen on the idea. Kilo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Kilo wants to get back to full guard. Cleveland working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Cleveland perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Cleveland has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Normand Cleveland dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Kilo swinging wildly here.
Cleveland feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2# Kilo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Cleveland has Kilo pushed against the cage.#BC# Cleveland breaks the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Kilo scores with a four punch combination! Kilo throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Cleveland changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cleveland moves in looking to clinch but Kilo pushes him off. Kilo misses with a double jab.
Kilo throws a right and a left that both miss. Cleveland slips a jab and a cross from Kilo.
#CL2# Cleveland gets tackled into the cage by Kilo. Kilo maintains the clinch. #T1# Cleveland stalling in the clinch.
Kilo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Cleveland tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD# Cleveland has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kilo clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Kilo looking to control the position. #SUB# Cleveland is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T2# Kilo is really stuck here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Kilo tries to escape but Cleveland has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Cleveland slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T3# Kilo trying to control the hands but Cleveland breaks the grip. Kilo trying to get back to his feet but Cleveland is in full control for now. Cleveland scores with punches and elbows. Kilo covers up after that shot from Cleveland.
Kilo is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Cleveland.
#SUB# Cleveland is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kilo knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kilo for a finish. Kevin Kilo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4# Cleveland is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. Kilo is trying to remain composed but Cleveland is hammering down strikes to the side of his head. Cleveland looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Cleveland controlling well, preventing Kilo from escaping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Cleveland has Kilo flattened out and is raining down punches. Kilo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Cleveland's guard. Nice work there by Kilo.
Normand Cleveland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Kilo scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Kevin Kilo. I think Cleveland 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Normand Cleveland!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Night fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Randall, pushing him back against the cage. Randall tries for a takedown. No joy.
Night is trying to break free. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2# Night pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2# Night changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Randall looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Randall is looking to get back to his feet here but Night is keeping cool and he's managed to take Randall's back. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Night misses with punches from the back. #SUB2# Night working for the choke. Randall wants to get back to his feet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Night avoiding Randall 's attempts to control his hands. This has been an exciting period of action! Randall covering up well under a series of strikes from Night. #T1# Randall is really stuck here.
Randall wants to control his opponent's hands but Night gets his hands free. Randall trying to get back to his feet but Night is in full control for now. Night gets his hands free as Randall looks to control. Even with his hooks in, Night manages to miss with strikes from the back. Randall wants to escape the position.
Night tries to keep control of the position but Randall is staying busy. Night avoiding Randall 's attempts to control his hands. So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Randall knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Night on the ground.#SUB2# Randall is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Night gets his way!
#T2# Randall turns into Night and is now in his guard.
Randall looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2# Night looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Randall has picked Night up and slammed him! Night can't keep hold of the triangle and Randall manages to pass to side control! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Randall working away. Randall wants to stand but Night has his arm trapped. #T3# Night is looking for a sweep. Night can't do much from the bottom here. Randall trying to control the position but Night is working away. Night gets back to half guard. Night is looking for a sweep. Randall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Night is looking to escape. Night wants to control but Randall is keeping busy.
Randall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Night tries to roll over but Randall keeps him under control. Night trying to control but Randall postures up.
Night is trying to get back to full guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Night is trying to maintain the position but Randall is very close to passing his half guard. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
iRage Night dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2##CL2# Night forces Randall back against the cage and clinches. Randall is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Come on Randall - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Randall for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure. Night wants to get back to striking at distance but Randall won't allow it.
Randall is trying to pull guard but Night has him pressed against the cage. Night has been the more effective fighter overall so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Randall manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Night trying to control but Randall is working from the bottom. Night chips away with some ground and pound. Randall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1# Randall keeping moving, preventing Night from controlling successfully. Night trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2# Night thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Night wanted to stand there but Randall had control of the position. Randall is trying to keep Night in close.
#SUB# Randall looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Night has picked Randall up and slammed him! Randall can't keep hold of the triangle and Night manages to pass to side control! Night wants to lay and pray for a moment but Randall keeps working. Both fighters take a look at the clock.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Night sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Randall is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Randall is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Night is controlling him well.#SUB2# Night thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Night wants to control but Randall is keeping him busy. You can see the frustration on Randall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Randall really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Randall keeps Night under control for a moment. Night trying to control the action but Randall is working from the bottom. #T3# Night working the ground and pound from side control. Randall wants to control but Night postures up. Randall taking a bit of punishment here - Night scoring with strikes. You can see the frustration on Randall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Randall on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #ROC2# Randall is rocked! Randall takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Oh Randall is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2# Night is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Randall has escaped the position, nice work there. Night taking a breather here. Night working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Randall is looking to reverse the position.#SU2# Night decides to stand up, so the ref orders Randall to his feet. Night throws a right hand that Randall ducks under and follows up with a left that Randall also avoids with ease. Night throws a series of punches but Randall avoids them all with ease. Randall changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2# Night dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Randall has had enough and taps out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). iRage Night!
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Event:
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Date: Mar 14, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Abutkov clinches up against the cage. Hopkins is working for takedown but Abutkov is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2# Abutkov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Abutkov postures up.
Hopkins can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Abutkov controls the pace. Hopkins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Hopkins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Abutkov stopping the sweep attempt from Hopkins. Hopkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Hopkins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Abutkov looking to pass the guard. Hopkins tries to land a sweep but no joy. Abutkov passes Hopkins's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Abutkov trying to control the pace. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Abutkov works his way into full mount! #SUB2# Abutkov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2# Abutkov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Abutkov controlling his opponent. #SUB2# Abutkov is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Abutkov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Anton Abutkov!
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Valyras clinches. Hopkins tries to land knees in the clinch but Valyras avoids the damage to the body. Valyras wants to break the clinch but can't.
Valyras lands a body punch. Hopkins lands an elbow that stopped Valyras in his tracks for a moment. #TD2# Valyras ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Valyras no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #ES2# Valyras is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hopkins presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. Hopkins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Valyras.
Hopkins lands an elbow inside that Valyras shrugs off. Valyras tries to break the clinch but Hopkins is controlling the position. Hopkins has a couple of punches blocked by Valyras.
Hopkins tries to score a body lock takedown but Valyras shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Valyras tries to land knees in the clinch but Hopkins avoids the damage to the body. Valyras stalling.
#T1# Hopkins fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Valyras has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC# Hopkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice sprawl there from Hopkins as Valyras shoots in.#CL2# Valyras drives through and clinches with Hopkins against the cage.
Hopkins jumps guard but Valyras turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Weston Hopkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Valyras is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hopkins is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Valyras to the mat. Valyras regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2# Valyras is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hopkins presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. Hopkins tries to pull guard but Valyras forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Hopkins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Come on Valyras - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Valyras tries to pull guard but Hopkins forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T2# Valyras is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hopkins to keep the fight standing. Hopkins misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Valyras goes for a takedown attempt but Hopkins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hopkins looks for a takedown but Valyras sprawls well. Valyras is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hopkins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Hopkins is looking to counter the offense by Valyras and move into the clinch. Valyras tries for a takedown but Hopkins circles away easily and Hopkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Hopkins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Hopkins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Valyras fails with the takedown.#T3# Valyras misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hopkins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Valyras sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hopkins somewhat. Valyras shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hopkins defends it nicely. Valyras shoots in but Hopkins avoids the takedown attempt easily. Valyras looks winded!#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL2# Valyras closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Hopkins is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Valyras to keep the fight standing. Valyras prevents the takedown attempt.
Hopkins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Valyras is looking to take this one to the mat. Valyras content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hopkins is pressed up against the cage. Valyras has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hopkins down to the mat. Hopkins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Valyras changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hopkins tries to avoid it but Valyras manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hopkins to the ground. Hopkins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Valyras tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hopkins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Valyras somewhat. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Babis Valyras dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Valyras shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hopkins but Hopkins pushes him off and we're back to square one. Valyras stuffs the takedown attempt from Hopkins. Hopkins gets slowly back to his feet. Valyras goes for a double leg but Hopkins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hopkins continues to drive forward. Valyras closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hopkins circles away. Weston Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Babis Valyras. Hopkins fails with the takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hopkins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2# Valyras rushes Hopkins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1# Valyras blocks the elbow strike.
#TD# Hopkins ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hopkins no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Valyras won't allow Hopkins to sweep him here. Valyras looking to pass the guard. Hopkins tries to land a sweep but no joy. Valyras passes into half guard. Valyras wants to take a breather but Hopkins is having none of it. #SUB2# Valyras is looking for a kimura here.
#T2# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Hopkins wants to control but Valyras passes into side.
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. Valyras fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Valyras trying to control the position but Hopkins is working away. Hopkins can't do much from the bottom here. Valyras has control of an arm but Hopkins manages to advance to Valyras's back!#T3# Hopkins controls the action. Hopkins doesn't have the hooks in and Valyras manages to turn into his guard.
Valyras sitting in guard, not really doing much. Valyras stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hopkins swivels though and keeps the full guard. Hopkins tries to land a sweep but no joy. Hopkins trying to keep a closed guard but Valyras is proving a slippery customer.
Valyras in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4# Valyras 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. Hopkins wants to sweep but no luck. Valyras is looking to work some ground and pound but Hopkins has wrist control. Valyras trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Hopkins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Valyras slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Hopkins is trying to keep Valyras in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Valyras pushing down on Hopkins's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Babis Valyras 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Valyras shoots for a takedown but Hopkins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD# Hopkins shoots in and bounces Valyras off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Valyras seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Hopkins won't allow Valyras to sweep him here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU# Hopkins gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Nice takedown defense from Hopkins. No joy for Valyras on that attempt. Hopkins moves out of range of the body kick.#T1# Hopkins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Nice takedown defense from Valyras. No joy for Hopkins on that attempt. Valyras shoots in looking for a takedown. Hopkins tries to sprawl out of it but Valyras keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hopkins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Weston Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Babis Valyras. Valyras takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD# Hopkins shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Valyras's guard.#ES2# The fighters are working up against the cage. Valyras manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Hopkins stops a takedown attempt from Valyras.
#T2# Hopkins has Valyras pressed against the cage, preventing Valyras from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Hopkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC# Hopkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hopkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hopkins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Valyras's waist but Valyras gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hopkins off to one side. Valyras tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Valyras tries for a takedown but Hopkins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Valyras keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Despite the aggression on Valyras's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Valyras looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hopkins is fending him off so far but Valyras persists. Nope, Hopkins circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2# Valyras closes the distance and clinches.#T3# Valyras is trying to pull guard but Hopkins has him pressed against the cage. Valyras is defending well against a takedown attempt. Babis Valyras seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Knees in the clinch landing for Hopkins.
Valyras lands a shoulder strike. Hopkins tries to pull guard but Valyras holds him up against the cage and eventually Hopkins drops back down to his feet.
Valyras has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hopkins after a bit of a struggle. Hopkins prevents the takedown attempt.
Valyras stops a takedown attempt from Hopkins.
Hopkins working Valyras over with knees to the body. Valyras slows down the pace here.
Hopkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4# Hopkins tries to pull guard but Valyras holds him up against the cage and eventually Hopkins drops back down to his feet.
#BC2# Valyras manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Valyras moves into range and clinches up with Hopkins. Hopkins wants to take the fight to the mat but Valyras manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Hopkins is defending well against a takedown attempt. Hopkins is defending well against a takedown attempt. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hopkins tries to pull guard but Valyras won't allow it.
Weston Hopkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Babis Valyras is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD2# Valyras pulls Hopkins into guard.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Babis Valyras. I've got Valyras 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30 Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30 Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Babis Valyras!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2016 |
#R1# Mc Gregor displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #ROC2# Randall is rocked! Mc Gregor goes for a small jab and connects. Now Mc Gregor goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Randall stumbles back but Mc Gregor runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Randall to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Randall will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Conor Mc Gregor!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2016 |
#R1##TD# Cleveland is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Morin's half guard. Cleveland with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Cleveland is thwarting Morin's attempts to control the position. Cleveland seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Morin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cleveland. #T1# Well, if Cleveland is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Morin is looking to escape. Morin trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2# Morin drives through and clinches with Cleveland against the cage.
Cleveland really is a fat lump. Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD# Cleveland lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#SUB2# Morin looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Cleveland looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2# Cleveland is taking a breather. Morin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cleveland seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Morin for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2# Morin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cleveland pulls his head out easily. #T3# Cleveland slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2# Morin forces Cleveland back against the cage and clinches. Morin letting Cleveland take a breather here. Cleveland tries to break the clinch but Morin is controlling the position. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Morin working hard to break the clinch. The referee is keeping an eye on Cleveland - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC2# Morin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Morin gets in close and instigates a clinch. Morin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Morin letting Cleveland take a breather here. Morin looking to throw knees to the head but Cleveland is blocking nicely.
Cleveland blocking some punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Morin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Morin can't get the takedown.
#BC2# Morin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD# Morin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cleveland to score an easy takedown into full guard. Morin is looking to stand back up but Cleveland counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Morin. 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 Normand Cleveland will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Normand Cleveland's cut. 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##CL2# Morin moves into the clinch successfully.
A short left from Morin. Cleveland dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD# Cleveland wants the takedown. Morin is fighting it off but Cleveland persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Morin's guard against the cage. Cleveland is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Cleveland lands a couple of decent looking shots. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cleveland throwing strikes from guard but Morin blocks nicely. Morin looking for a sweep. Not yet Morin, not yet. #T1# Cleveland landing with the ground and pound. #SU# Cleveland decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2# Morin pushes Cleveland up against the cage in a clinch. Morin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cleveland just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2# Morin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD# Cleveland darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Cleveland controlling the action here. Cleveland continues to stall.#T2# Cleveland winds up and cracks Morin with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Morin is trying to control but can't.
Cleveland controlling the pace. #SUB2# Morin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SU# Cleveland decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T3##CL2# Morin gets a clinch. Cleveland displaying some good clinch control by pressing Morin up against the cage. Cleveland stalling.
Morin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees to the body from Morin.
Morin looking to slow down the pace here. Morin tries to break free but Cleveland pushes him back against the cage. Morin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T4# Morin misses with an elbow strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Cleveland effectively controlling the action here. Morin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Morin tries to pull guard but Cleveland forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC# Cleveland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Cleveland shoots in looking for a takedown. Morin tries to sprawl out of it but Cleveland keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Morin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. A nice side step and Morin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mathias Morin will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Normand Cleveland's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Morin scoring well with a low kick there.
Morin misses with a wild body shot. It looked like Cleveland was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Normand Cleveland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL# Cleveland forces Morin back against the cage and clinches. A short right from Cleveland. Morin tries for a takedown but Cleveland manages to get underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Morin.
Morin is working for takedown but Cleveland is calmly controlling the position for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Cleveland pulls Morin into guard.
Morin takes a decent strike to the side of the head. Cleveland wants to sweep here but Morin controlling him for the moment. Morin wants to control from the top but Cleveland keeps moving. #T1# Cleveland looking for a sweep. Not yet Cleveland, not yet. Morin is looking to stand up but Cleveland won't let him. Morin looking to sit in guard and control but Cleveland gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SU# Cleveland decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Morin, up you get! #CL2# Morin darts in and clinches Cleveland up against the cage. Morin has Cleveland pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cleveland manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Normand Cleveland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mathias Morin. Cleveland is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T2# Morin stalling in the clinch but Cleveland improves position. #TD# Cleveland is trying to trip Morin. He has hold of a leg but Morin is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cleveland persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Morin thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Cleveland postures up.
Cleveland controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Morin is trying to keep Cleveland in close.
#T3# Cleveland is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Cleveland scoring with punches to the head and body. Morin looking to control.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Cleveland throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Morin's waist but Morin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cleveland off to one side. #CL2# Morin gets in close and instigates a clinch. Cleveland has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD# Morin is fighting off a takedown attempt but Cleveland is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Morin to the mat. Morin regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Cleveland scoring with some ground and pound. Morin looking to control but Cleveland passes into half guard.
#T4# Cleveland controlling the action here. More hug and hope from Cleveland. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight! Normand Cleveland showed his dominance in that final round. I think Cleveland 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Normand Cleveland!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 04, 2016 |
#R1# Cleveland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cree paws at him with a jab and circles away. Cleveland is looking to clinch but Cree is avoiding it.
#TD2# Cree closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cleveland did well to prevent Cree getting side control. Cleveland wants to get back to full guard. Cree stalling away here and it's allowed Cleveland to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Cree looking to pass the guard. Cleveland can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cree controls the pace. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cleveland manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cree manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Cree wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1# Cleveland controlling from the top position. Cleveland trying to control the position from guard on top but Cree is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Cree wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Cleveland wants to get up but he can't break Cree's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Cree has control of Cleveland's left arm, preventing Cleveland from doing any damage. Cleveland postures up in Cree's guard and throws a big left but Cree blocks it. Cree is looking to stand up but Cleveland isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Cleveland closes the distance and clinches up with Cree, looking for a takedown. Cleveland pushes Cree against the cage but Cree circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Cleveland fails to land the takedown. Cree shoots in but Cleveland avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3##TD2# Cree looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cleveland! The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Cree passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Cleveland! A nice elbow there by Cree. BOOM! Cree connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#CUT2# It looks like Normand Cleveland has been cut. Cree lands a nice shot to the head. Cree with good strikes from the mount here! Cree punishing his opponent with strikes. Cree trying to control but Cleveland is having none of it. #T4# Cleveland keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Cree.#ROC2# Cleveland is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cree postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Cleveland bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Cree and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emmanouil Cree!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2016 |
#R1# Chheda tries to bum rush Randall with a series of wild strikes but Randall uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Randall was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Chheda throws a lazy uppercut
#TD# and Randall counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Chheda can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Randall controls the pace. Chheda is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Randall 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. Chheda throws a nice elbow from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chheda throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Randall sitting in guard here, content to control. Chheda trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T1# Randall slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Randall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Chheda trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2# Chheda shoots in and gets a takedown into Randall's guard.#ES# Randall is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Chheda is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Randall content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Chheda blocks an elbow strike.#T2# Randall effectively controlling the action here. Randall is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#TD2# Chheda gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Randall regains guard.
#ES# Randall has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Chheda is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. 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!#TD2# Chheda is trying to trip Randall. He has hold of a leg but Randall is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Chheda persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES# Randall manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Randall really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2# Chheda fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Randall, pushing him back against the cage. Chheda is trying to push Randall away but Randall has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Randall slows down the pace here.
Randall stalling.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Randall for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T3# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chheda. Randall tries to pull guard but Chheda forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Chheda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2# Chheda breaks from the clinch.
Chheda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Randall counters with a straight right hand. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Randall!
#TD2# Chheda decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Chheda sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Randall defending well though. Randall desperately trying to maintain half guard. Randall wants to control but Chheda is keeping busy.
#T4# Randall is concentrating on defense, preventing Chheda from advancing position. Randall avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chheda. #SUB# Randall actively working from the bottom here. Chheda not landing any meaningful shots this time. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Randall keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Randall looks like he's trying to stand up.
Chheda not landing any meaningful shots this time. Randall is trying to stand up here but Chheda is controlling him well. Chheda seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolando Randall dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2##CL2# Chheda drives through and clinches with Randall against the cage.
Randall tries to pull guard but Chheda holds him up against the cage and eventually Randall drops back down to his feet.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Chheda wants to stall.
Randall wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Randall takes a shot to the head. #ROC2# Randall is rocked! Chheda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Oh Randall is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Chheda creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Randall's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Randall drops to his knees and Chheda pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nirav Chheda! Our winner, Nirav Chheda, 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2016 |
#R1# Cleveland fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. LeClaire misses with a takedown attempt - Cleveland sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Cleveland shoots in for a double leg but LeClaire sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. LeClaire tries for a takedown but Cleveland sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Cleveland tries to counter with a takedown but LeClaire is quick to defend against it. Cleveland defends well against a solid takedown attempt from LeClaire. Normand Cleveland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo LeClaire. Cleveland shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2# LeClaire instigates a clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. LeClaire lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2# It looks like Normand Cleveland has been cut. Cleveland leaning against his opponent.
LeClaire tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cleveland smiles and moves away.
#CL2# LeClaire has managed to clinch.
#T1# LeClaire fails to pull guard.
LeClaire has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cleveland is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Cleveland really is a fat lump. Stalling in the clinch from Cleveland.
LeClaire lands a body punch. LeClaire wants to take the fight to the mat but Cleveland manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Cleveland stalling in the clinch.
LeClaire being controlled against the cage.#T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. LeClaire is trying to pull guard but Cleveland has him pressed against the cage. Cleveland is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD# Cleveland has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but LeClaire regains guard immediately. LeClaire not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cleveland won't allow LeClaire to get back to his feet. Cleveland might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Cleveland is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. LeClaire working a defensive guard but Cleveland passes into half guard.
#T3# Cleveland landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Cleveland sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB# Cleveland is looking for a kimura but LeClaire is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cleveland to get the leverage. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cleveland in particular looking to stall. Cleveland is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Cleveland lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Cleveland sitting and controlling from the half guard. LeClaire is trying to get back to full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! LeClaire is trying to stand.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. LeClaire stuffs the takedown attempt from Cleveland. Cleveland gets slowly back to his feet. A nice side step and LeClaire releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Normand Cleveland dominated that round. The cut man is working on Normand Cleveland's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Cleveland stuffs the takedown attempt from LeClaire. LeClaire gets slowly back to his feet. Cleveland appears to be looking for a counter takedown. LeClaire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cleveland stuffs the takedown attempt from LeClaire. LeClaire gets slowly back to his feet. LeClaire misses with a takedown and Cleveland counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Normand Cleveland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo LeClaire. Cleveland tries to clinch but LeClaire is having none of it. Normand Cleveland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cleveland shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. LeClaire defends it nicely. LeClaire stuns Cleveland with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1# LeClaire keeps the fight on the outside. As Cleveland backs off LeClaire throws a huge counter combo but Cleveland manages to avoid it all. Bo LeClaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. No luck with that takedown attempt from LeClaire. #CL# Cleveland rushes LeClaire and presses him up against the cage. The referee calls for Cleveland to work.
#TD# Cleveland lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#SUB2# LeClaire has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Cleveland escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Cleveland!#T2##ES2# LeClaire sneaks out the side door and pushes Cleveland away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#CL2# LeClaire closes the distance and clinches. Cleveland goes for a takedown in the clinch but LeClaire prevents it.
Cleveland slows down the pace here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! LeClaire effectively controlling the action here. Cleveland slowing the pace effectively.#T3# LeClaire tries for a takedown but Cleveland manages to get underhooks.
LeClaire just leaning against Cleveland, taking a breather. Cleveland slows down the pace here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. LeClaire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cleveland backwards. #TD# Cleveland pulls guard successfully.
Cleveland controls LeClaire momentarily but LeClaire frees himself. Cleveland looking for a sweep. Not yet Cleveland, not yet. #T4# LeClaire throwing strikes but missing. LeClaire wants to control from the top but Cleveland keeps moving. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. LeClaire tries to stand but Cleveland is controlling from the bottom. #ES# Cleveland has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. LeClaire has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Cleveland pressing his opponent against the cage. Cleveland slows down the pace here.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Normand Cleveland dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Normand Cleveland's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# LeClaire shoots in for a takedown but Cleveland shows good takedown defense. Cleveland tries to close the distance and clinch up but LeClaire swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2# Cleveland tries to keep at a distance but LeClaire has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2# LeClaire ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. LeClaire no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. LeClaire wants to control the position but Cleveland says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Cleveland trying to control the pace. LeClaire moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cleveland content to stall in guard here. #T1# LeClaire not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
LeClaire throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Cleveland slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Cleveland connects with a couple of short punches.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. LeClaire working a defensive guard but Cleveland passes into half guard.
Cleveland performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Cleveland stops LeClaire from getting back to his feet.
LeClaire tries to roll over but Cleveland keeps him under control. LeClaire wants to sweep but Cleveland has passed to side control! LeClaire is letting Cleveland control him for a moment. #T3##REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD# Cleveland shoots in and gets a takedown into LeClaire's guard.#SUB2# LeClaire escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cleveland gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Cleveland lands a couple of elbows.#T4# LeClaire is controlling Cleveland's posture. Cleveland slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. LeClaire is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Cleveland is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Normand Cleveland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Cleveland connects with a couple of short punches.
And that's the end of the fight! Normand Cleveland showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cleveland, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Normand Cleveland!
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