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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2016 |
#R1# Friend looks for the body kick but Lester saw that one coming. Lester tries to counter by clinching up but Friend breaks away and moves out of range. Friend misses with a body kick.#TD2# Lester tries to sprawl but Friend drives through with a takedown into half guard. 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. Friend trying to control the pace. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Lester looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB2# Friend seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2# Friend is trying to work for a kimura but Lester is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Friend takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Friend should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Friend's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Friend trying to control from half guard but Lester is working away. Lester is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Friend's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Friend's back!#SUB# Lester patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Friend preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Lester. Friend rolls, trying to escape but Lester keeps control of the position.
Friend tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Friend 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. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB# Lester is looking for submissions but instead, Friend has regained full guard.
Lester is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Friend is pulling down on Lester's head. It's preventing any offense from Lester, at least for the moment. Lester distracts Friend with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Lester with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2# Friend is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lester is aware though and is defending well. Lester lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2# Friend looking for a guillotine here but Lester defends easily.
#T4##SUB2# Friend is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lester defends well. Lester content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Friend is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lester throws a big elbow that misses. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Friend throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2# Friend looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dongstae Friend will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Lester wants to clinch up but Friend keeps it at a distance. Dongstae Friend seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Friend takes the fight into the clinch. Lester looking for a takedown. Lester has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Friend is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2# Friend tightens his grip and picks Lester up, before dumping him to the ground. Lester manages to land in guard. Friend looking to pass the guard. Lester controls Friend momentarily but Friend frees himself. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Friend looking to sit in guard and control but Lester gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1# Friend wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2# Friend looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lester connects with a couple of short punches. Lester chips away with some ground and pound. Friend has a closed guard, preventing Lester from standing up. Lester has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lester's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Friend looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lester is one step ahead there. Friend looking to control.
Lester will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2# Lester throws a big right hand that misses. Lester would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Friend managing to control the position. Lester throws an elbow that misses. Friend uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lester's guard. Nice move by Friend!#REVB# Friend advances to half guard. Friend wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lester keeps working. Friend keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3##SUB2# Lester makes his way to full guard, as Friend worked for a kimura.
Lester 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. Friend showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Friend postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Lester has Friend pulled in close to control his posture. #T4# 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. Friend sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD# Lester fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Friend to the ground. Lester is now in Friend's guard. Friend wants to get back to his feet but Lester passes into half guard.
#REVB# Friend works his way to full guard. Good work. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Lester is looking to stand up but Friend won't let him. Lester postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dongstae Friend will probably get the nod - 10:9. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3##TD2# Friend closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lester did well to prevent Friend getting side control. Friend perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Friend is continuing to stall. Lester is doing well to control the position and prevent Friend from advancing to side control. Friend content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lester is looking to improve his position.
#T1# Lester keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Friend controlling the action here. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Friend swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL# and Lester counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lester. #TD2# Friend has hold of one of Lester's legs. Lester is fighting the takedown attempt but Friend gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Lester looking to hit a scissor sweep but Friend is one step ahead there. Lester is trying to keep Friend in close.
#T2# Friend trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lester manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR# Friend controls Lester momentarily but Lester frees himself. Lester postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Friend wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lester accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3# Friend has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2# Friend looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Friend takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2# Friend throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lester trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Lester stands up over Friend, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Lester is looking to stand up but Friend won't let him. #SUB2# Lester stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Friend has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Lester manages to get his head free but now Friend has transitioned to an armbar! Lester grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Friend! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dongstae Friend!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2016 |
#R1##TD# Seck gets caught flat footed, as Fitzgerald shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2# Seck has his feet on Fitzgerald's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Seck pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2# Seck rushes Fitzgerald and presses him up against the cage. Seck wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2# Seck escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fitzgerald keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Fitzgerald throws a counter high kick but Seck was just alert enough to avoid it. Fitzgerald leaves Seck with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2# Seck closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB# Fitzgerald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Fitzgerald trying to hold on to Seck's head to control him but Seck postures up.
#T1# Fitzgerald is trying is best to control the position here. Fitzgerald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Seck takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Fitzgerald works his way to full guard. Good work. Seck is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Fitzgerald looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Fitzgerald trying to control the position.
Seck trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitzgerald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Fitzgerald managing to control the position. #SUB# Fitzgerald is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Seck defends well.#SUB# Fitzgerald is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Fitzgerald could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Seck with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Seck keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fitzgerald's head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Fitzgerald trying to keep a closed guard but Seck is proving a slippery customer.
Fitzgerald might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Seck would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T3##SUB# Fitzgerald has his foot on Seck's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Seck works his way back into a safe position though. Fitzgerald pulls Seck in to control the position. Fitzgerald wants to sweep here but Seck controlling him for the moment. Fitzgerald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Fitzgerald trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Seck fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fitzgerald to the ground. Seck is now in Fitzgerald's guard. Seck connects with a couple of short punches. Seck trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitzgerald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Fitzgerald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Seck throwing strikes but missing. Seck wants to control from the top but Fitzgerald keeps moving. #T4# Seck might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fitzgerald haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Fitzgerald keeping full guard, as Seck tries to pass. Fitzgerald wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Seck is now in half guard. Seck trying to control the action but Fitzgerald is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Seck seems to be working for a kimura but Fitzgerald defends the submission attempt. Seck looks winded!#SUB# Fitzgerald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Fitzgerald regains full guard. Nicely done. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moussa Seck 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# Seck instigates a clinch. #TD2# Seck jumps guard and drags Fitzgerald to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Fitzgerald looking to sit in guard and control but Seck gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Seck won't allow Fitzgerald to sweep him here. Seck throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fitzgerald works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Seck postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Seck missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB# Fitzgerald is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Seck throwing strikes from guard but Fitzgerald blocks nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Seck trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitzgerald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Seck has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Seck works over Fitzgerald with some ground and pound from guard.#T1# Seck won't allow Fitzgerald to get back to his feet. Seck advances position into side control! Seck blocks the strikes from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald is trying to control Seck's posture but Seck avoids it. Fitzgerald is trying to strike from the bottom but Seck has passed into full mount. Seck trying to control but he's not successful this time. Fitzgerald is looking to improve his position but Seck isn't that keen on the idea. Seck lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Fitzgerald is trying to escape the mount.
Seck wants to control the pace but Fitzgerald is squirming around nicely. #T2# Fitzgerald tries to hold on but Seck pushes him away. Fitzgerald throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. Seck tries to control but Fitzgerald wriggling away. Fitzgerald wants to hold on but Seck pushes him away. Fitzgerald is squirming around, avoiding Seck's attempts to control the action. Seck avoids the attempt from Fitzgerald to control. Moussa Seck has got the better of the ground game so far. Seck breaks from Fitzgerald's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T3# Fitzgerald is wriggling around trying to escape.
Seck avoids the attempt from Fitzgerald to control. Seck looking to control but Fitzgerald is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Fitzgerald is trying desperately to improve position. Seck cracks Fitzgerald with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Seck postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Fitzgerald looks a forlorn figure.
Seck lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Fitzgerald hang on? Fitzgerald tries to hold on but Seck postures up. Seck is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fitzgerald can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Fitzgerald can't escape the position.
#SUB2# Seck is working for a guillotine from mount but Fitzgerald frees his head quite easily.
#T4# Fitzgerald is looking to get to half guard. Fitzgerald is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Seck controlling the position easily from mount. Fitzgerald is in a horrible position here. Seck smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Fitzgerald tries to lock up and control but Seck gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. 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! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moussa Seck showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3##TD# Fitzgerald closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2# Seck sneaks out the side door and pushes Fitzgerald away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. Fitzgerald stuffs the takedown attempt from Seck. Seck gets slowly back to his feet. Seck looks to clinch and Fitzgerald counters with a flying knee. Nice. Seck fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2# Seck takes the fight into the clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Seck scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2# It looks like Santo Fitzgerald has been cut. Fitzgerald prevents the takedown attempt.
Santo Fitzgerald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moussa Seck. Fitzgerald stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Seck takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##BC2# Seck pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Seck tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fitzgerald sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Seck somewhat.#CL# Fitzgerald rushes Seck and presses him up against the cage.#BC2# Seck breaks the clinch.
Fitzgerald displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Seck. #T2# Seck shoots in for a takedown but Fitzgerald shows good takedown defense. Fitzgerald was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Seck tries to clinch but Fitzgerald is having none of it. #TD# Fitzgerald closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fitzgerald lands in his opponent's guard.#SU# Fitzgerald stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL# Fitzgerald has Seck up against the cage in a clinch.
Fitzgerald is stalling here.
Seck has Fitzgerald pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fitzgerald manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T3# The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD# Fitzgerald gets a trip takedown into half guard. Seck is trying to escape back to his feet but Fitzgerald uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Fitzgerald working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB# Fitzgerald tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fitzgerald has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Seck struggling a bit here. You can see the frustration on Seck's face as Fitzgerald controls the position. #T4##SU# Fitzgerald decides to take the fight back to the feet. Seck swats away the attempt to clinch by Fitzgerald. Seck fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Seck fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight! Santo Fitzgerald showed his dominance in that final round. I think Seck 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:29 Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29 Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moussa Seck!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Horvat scores with a takedown into Lester's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Horvat stays in close to Lester's body and controls the position. Horvat trying to control the position from guard on top but Lester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Horvat looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Horvat wants to get up but he can't break Lester's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Horvat sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1# Horvat advances to half guard. Horvat missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Horvat controlling the action here. Lester makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lester.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Lester is trying to keep Horvat in close.
Horvat 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. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Mario Horvat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lester throws a half hearted mid kick. Horvat throws a wild body kick that Lester sees coming a mile off. Lester connects with a body shot. Horvat lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lester circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2# Horvat looking to score a takedown here. Lester is defending well but Horvat drives through and ends up in Lester's guard. Horvat chips away with some ground and pound.#T3# Horvat is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. It looks like Horvat might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lester trying to control the position here. Horvat sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Horvat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Horvat misses with a combination
#TD# and Lester counters with a single leg into guard. Horvat didn't expect that. #SUB2# Horvat looking for subs off his back but Lester has passed one foot through into half guard.
Horvat wants to get back to full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Horvat 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# Horvat tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Lester tries to counter with a takedown but Horvat is quick to defend against it. Horvat looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Horvat circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lester blocks a head kick by Horvat.
Horvat throws a head kick that misses. Horrible takedown attempt by Horvat or perhaps it was just good defense by Lester, which made it look bad. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Horvat drives through with a takedown into Lester's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Lester wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Horvat manages to pass to side control. Horvat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1##REVR# Lester tries to roll over but Horvat keeps him under control. Lester is looking to control Horvat's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lester avoid being mounted? Lester wants to improve his position but Horvat is controlling well.
Mario Horvat has got the better of the ground game so far. Lester trying to control from the bottom.
Horvat looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lester with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2# Horvat looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2# Horvat is working for a kimura but Lester is defending it quite comfortably.
Horvat content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3# Lester trying to control but Horvat postures up.
Horvat is looking to pass Lester's guard but actually Lester recovers to full guard. Horvat 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. Horvat is looking to advance position but Lester has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T4# Horvat tries to hold on but Lester postures up. Horvat is looking to get to half guard. Horvat is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mario Horvat will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Lester throws a head kick but Horvat moves out of range.
Horvat moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT2# It looks like Keenan Lester has been cut. Lester slaps away a takedown attempt from Horvat, before circling back to the center of the mat. Lester stuffs the takedown attempt from Horvat. Horvat gets slowly back to his feet. Horvat tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Lester fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Horvat sprawls well initially but Lester persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB# Lester seems to be looking for submissions.
Horvat throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T1# Lester thows a huge punch but Horvat dodges it nicely.
Horvat tries to roll over but Lester keeps him under control. Lester landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Horvat moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Lester will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Lester throws an elbow that misses. Horvat uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lester's guard. Nice move by Horvat!#REVB# Horvat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Lester looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Horvat content to stall in guard here. Lester trying to control the position.
#T2# Horvat is fighting to break Lester's control of his arms but Lester is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Lester working a defensive guard here.
Horvat trying to control the position from guard on top but Lester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3# Horvat stopping the sweep attempt from Lester. Horvat loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Horvat. Horvat working the head with strikes. #SUB2# Horvat is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lester has escaped the position, nice work there. Horvat working the ground and pound from side control.#T4# Lester can't do much from the bottom here. Lester is looking to regain half guard here but Horvat keeps moving and retains side control. Lester is trying to control Horvat's posture but Horvat avoids it. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Horvat tries to stand but Lester is controlling his head.
And that's the end of the fight! Mario Horvat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Horvat 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:30 Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30 Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Horvat!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2016 |
#R1# Top darts in looking for a takedown but Fitzgerald gets double underhooks and turns Top into the cage. Top shoots and misses and Fitzgerald counters with a right hand to the body. Fitzgerald could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Fitzgerald defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Top. Santo Fitzgerald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Red Top. A looping hook to the body misses from Top. Fitzgerald does a little dance to reset his feet. Top misses with a head kick.
Fitzgerald throws a quick counter kick to the body but Top avoids it.#CL2# Top rushes Fitzgerald and presses him up against the cage. Fitzgerald drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fitzgerald has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Top is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fitzgerald can't get the takedown.
Top lands a nice shot to the body. #T1# Top wants a takedown.
Top has had enough of the clinch but Fitzgerald keeps him there for the moment. Top drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Fitzgerald keeps control of Top as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Top changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fitzgerald fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Top misses with a takedown attempt and Fitzgerald counters with a nice body shot. Top dives in for a single leg takedown but Fitzgerald sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Top just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFitzgerald. Fitzgerald tries to clinch but Top moves out of range. #T2# A telegraphed takedown attempt from Top is defended easily by Fitzgerald. Top looks winded!#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Fitzgerald tries for a takedown. No joy.
Top is defending well against a takedown attempt. Fitzgerald is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Top gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Top is trying to force a seperation but Fitzgerald has the dominant position.#T3# Top misses with a knee strike.
The referee calls for Fitzgerald to work.
Fitzgerald prevents Top from breaking the clinch. Top just leaning against Fitzgerald, taking a breather. Fitzgerald tries to score a body lock takedown but Top shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC# Fitzgerald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Top closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fitzgerald circles away. Fitzgerald throws a quick counter head kick but Top was just out of range. Top misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2# Top gets a clinch. #T4# Fitzgerald pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD2# Top gets control of Fitzgerald's arms and successfully pulls guard. Top will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Top is looking for a triangle but Fitzgerald pushes his legs off easily.
Top is looking to stand up but Fitzgerald isn't so interested in that idea. Fitzgerald might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU# Fitzgerald gets to his feet. Top looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Top shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Fitzgerald counters with a big head kick but Top shrugs it off. 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 Santo Fitzgerald 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. #R2##TD# Fitzgerald shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fitzgerald showed some decent athleticism there. #ES2# Top has one foot on Fitzgerald's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#CL2# Top gets in close and instigates a clinch. Top wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Top tries to score a body lock takedown but Fitzgerald shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Top tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fitzgerald smiles and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Fitzgerald. No joy for Top on that attempt. Santo Fitzgerald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Red Top.#CL2# Fitzgerald gets tackled into the cage by Top. Top maintains the clinch. Top tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T1# Top drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Top is breathing heavily.#TD# Fitzgerald jumps guard.
Fitzgerald trying to strike off his back.
Fitzgerald throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#SUB# Fitzgerald escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Top gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #ES# Fitzgerald uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Top shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fitzgerald as he jumps to the side. Top is looking to take this fight into the clinch. And Fitzgerald counters with a quick kick to the body but Top blocks it.#T2##TD# Fitzgerald shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2# Top has his feet on Fitzgerald's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Fitzgerald tries to score a power double leg takedown but Top sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fitzgerald somewhat. Top shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fitzgerald pinned against the cage. Fitzgerald gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3# Top stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Top wants it to stay on the feet.#CL# Fitzgerald closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Fitzgerald keeps control of Top as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Top is trying to drag Fitzgerald to the mat but Fitzgerald just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Top is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Top has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fitzgerald avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Fitzgerald has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Top avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Top goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Fitzgerald has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Top avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Top tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fitzgerald just stands there and leans against the cage. Top wants to take the fight to the mat but Fitzgerald manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Top trying to control the position but instead, Fitzgerald has worked for underhooks and has pushed Top into the cage. Fitzgerald taking a breather. Top trying to land knees to the body.
Top is working Fitzgerald over against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Red Top will probably get the nod - 10:9. 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##CL2# Top drives through and clinches with Fitzgerald against the cage.
Top is trying to force a seperation but Fitzgerald has the dominant position. Top tries to pull guard but Fitzgerald won't allow it.
Fitzgerald taking a breather. Top looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Top is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fitzgerald to keep the fight standing. Top blocks a body shot from Fitzgerald. Top wants to get back to striking at distance but Fitzgerald won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fitzgerald goes for a takedown attempt but Top pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Top shoots for a takedown but Fitzgerald saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Santo Fitzgerald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Red Top. Fitzgerald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1##CL# Fitzgerald clinches up against the cage. Red Top seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Fitzgerald fails to pull guard.
Top wants to take the fight to the mat but Fitzgerald manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Top tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fitzgerald smiles and moves away.
Top takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Fitzgerald circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2# Top forces Fitzgerald back against the cage and clinches. Top jumps guard but Fitzgerald turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. A frustrated look appears on Top's face as he tries to break the clinch. A frustrated look appears on Top's face as he tries to break the clinch. Fitzgerald leaning his opponent against the cage. Fitzgerald holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T2# Fitzgerald jumps guard but Top stands there with Fitzgerald around his waist. Fitzgerald gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fitzgerald stalling.
Fitzgerald has Top pressed against the cage, preventing Top from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Top throws an elbow that misses.
Top is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Top is pushing Fitzgerald up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T3# Top tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fitzgerald just stands there and leans against the cage. Fitzgerald dodges an elbow strike from Top.
#BC2# Top breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Top doesn't manage to clinch there - Fitzgerald circles away.
A quick step to the side and Fitzgerald tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. No luck with that takedown attempt from Top. #CL# Fitzgerald rushes Top and presses him up against the cage. Fitzgerald holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T4# Top changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fitzgerald fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Top shoots in for a takedown but Fitzgerald shows good takedown defense. Fitzgerald fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Top displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fitzgerald. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Top fails with an attempt to clinch.
Top misses with a takedown attempt and Fitzgerald makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Top wants to clinch and Fitzgerald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight! Santo Fitzgerald showed his dominance in that final round. I think Fitzgerald 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27 Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:28 Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santo Fitzgerald!
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Date: Mar 29, 2016 |
#R1##CL# Olsen moves into the clinch successfully.
Olsen taking a breather. Olsen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tanner is defending well. Tanner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Olsen blocks it with crossed arms. Olsen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tanner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Olsen trying to land knees to the body.
Olsen stalling in the clinch but Tanner improves position. Tanner dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Olsen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tanner is defending well for now. Tanner controlling the action here for a moment.
Olsen wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cory Olsen. 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. Olsen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tanner gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Olsen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2# Tanner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1# Tanner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Olsen. Tanner scores with a head kick. Olsen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2# It looks like Cory Olsen has been cut. A combination from Tanner does no damage. Olsen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Olsen moves out of range as Tanner throws a body kick.
Tanner throws a sloppy head kick and Olsen moves out of range easily. Olsen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL2# Olsen tries to keep at a distance but Tanner has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2# Tanner lands a takedown into guard.
Olsen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tanner's guard. #REVR# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Tanner has Olsen pulled in close to control his posture. Olsen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tanner's guard.#T2# Olsen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Tanner trying to keep a closed guard but Olsen is proving a slippery customer.
Tanner pulls Olsen in close to prevent any damage. Olsen throws a big elbow that misses. Olsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Tanner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Olsen 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. Olsen preventing the sweep. #T3# Olsen trying to control but Tanner is working from the bottom. Tanner looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Tanner controls Olsen momentarily but Olsen frees himself. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL# Olsen closes the distance and clinches. Olsen is trying to drag Tanner to the mat but Tanner just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Olsen has Tanner pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tanner manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Olsen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tanner has him pressed against the cage.#BC2# Tanner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4# Olsen dives in and grabs Tanner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tanner pushes down on Olsen's head and hops out. Tanner throws a sloppy head kick #TD# and Olsen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2# Tanner has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Olsen is on him like a limpet, forcing Tanner back against the cage. This has been an exciting period of action! Olsen tries to pull guard but Tanner won't allow it.
Olsen is breathing heavily. Olsen misses with a punch on the inside.
Olsen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2# Tanner manages to break the clinch.
Tanner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Olsen moves away.#CL2# Tanner gets a clinch. Olsen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tanner gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Tanner prevents Olsen from breaking the clinch. Olsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Tanner uses good head movement to avoid it. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Olsen looking to throw knees to the head but Tanner is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Tanner dominated that round. The cut man is working on Cory Olsen'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# Olsen tries to clinch and Tanner counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Tanner throws a lazy head kick and Olsen counters with a three punch combo that has Tanner backing up. Tanner nods at Olsen to acknowledge the strikes. Tanner lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tanner throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD# Olsen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Tanner is trying to get back to full guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Olsen working over Tanner with some ground and pound. Tanner looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1# Tanner is trying to get back to full guard. Olsen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Olsen wants to stand up but Tanner manages to regain full guard. Olsen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Tanner is trying to keep Olsen in close.
Tanner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Olsen is controlling him. Olsen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Olsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Tanner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Olsen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tanner is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Olsen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tanner works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Tanner keeping moving, preventing Olsen from controlling successfully. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Tanner scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL# Olsen rushes Tanner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2# Tanner manages to pull guard.
Olsen looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Chris Tanner has got the better of the ground game so far. Tanner has a closed guard, preventing Olsen from standing up. Tanner wants to stand and escape but Olsen is having none of it. #T3# A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Olsen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Olsen throws an elbow that misses. Tanner uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Olsen's guard. Nice move by Tanner!#REVB# Olsen keeping full guard, as Tanner tries to pass. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Tanner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Olsen keeping moving, preventing Tanner from controlling successfully. Olsen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Olsen wants to stand and escape but Tanner is having none of it. Tanner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Olsen 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. Tanner 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. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Tanner drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Tanner won't allow Olsen to sweep him here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Tanner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Cory Olsen's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Tanner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Olsen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Olsen tries to clinch there but Tanner circles away.
Tanner throws a right and a left that Olsen avoids nicely. Cory Olsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Olsen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tanner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Olsen tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Tanner counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Olsen thinking. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Tanner forces Olsen back against the cage and clinches.#TD2# Tanner decides to pull guard. Olsen 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. Tanner controlling Olsen's posture. #T1# Olsen throwing strikes but missing. Olsen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tanner is keeping the position for now. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Olsen distracts Tanner with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Tanner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Olsen preventing the sweep. Olsen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Tanner trying to control the position.
Olsen is stalling in the full guard. Tanner has a closed guard, preventing Olsen from standing up. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2# Tanner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Olsen, pushing him back against the cage.#T3# Tanner has Olsen pressed against the cage, preventing Olsen from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Olsen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Olsen throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2# Tanner breaks from the clinch.
Olsen avoids the head kick by Tanner.
Olsen tries to close the distance and clinch but Tanner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Tanner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tanner wants it to stay on the feet. Cory Olsen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Tanner swats away the attempt to clinch by Olsen. Olsen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T4# Tanner throws a sloppy head kick and Olsen moves out of range easily. #TD2# Olsen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tanner to score an easy takedown into full guard. Tanner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Olsen trying to control the position.
Olsen pulls Tanner in close to prevent any damage. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Olsen 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. Cory Olsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Chris Tanner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Tanner wants to control from the top but Olsen keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight! Chris Tanner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Tanner 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Tanner!
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Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1##CL# Olsen clinches. #TD2# Case gets control of Olsen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Case will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Case working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Olsen. Case preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Olsen connects with a couple of short punches. Olsen distracts Case with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Olsen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Case is pulling down on Olsen's head to control his posture. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Case has momentary wrist control but Olsen slips an elbow through the middle. Case really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Olsen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Olsen lands a couple of elbows. Olsen with a nice head shot there. Olsen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU# Olsen gets to his feet. Case looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL# Olsen moves into range and clinches up with Case.#BC# Olsen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Case clinches. Olsen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T1# Olsen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2# Case gets control of Olsen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Case will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Olsen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SU# Olsen stands up from guard. Let's bang! Olsen shoots in for a takedown but Case shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2# Case scores with a takedown into Olsen's guard. Case preventing the sweep. Case is fighting to break Olsen's control of his arms but Olsen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Case won't allow Olsen to sweep him here. Case looking to pass the guard. Olsen managing to control the position. #T2# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Olsen is on top in guard.
#REVR# Olsen sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2# Case working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Olsen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Olsen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Olsen scoring with punches to the head and body. Case is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Olsen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Case throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#T3# Case 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. Olsen sitting in guard here, content to control. Olsen 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. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2# Case clinches with his opponent.
Olsen tries to land a knee to the head but Case blocks with his arms.
#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Olsen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Case has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Olsen has Case pressed against the cage.
#TD2# Case has Olsen pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Case pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Olsen tumbling to the mat - Case dives into Olsen's guard. Olsen has control of Case's left arm, preventing Case from doing any damage. Case's corner is telling him to maintain position. Case wants to control from the top but Olsen keeps moving. Case must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Olsen managing to control the position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cory Olsen dominated that round. That's time! Olsen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Horrible takedown attempt by Olsen or perhaps it was just good defense by Case, which made it look bad. Olsen darts in looking for a takedown but Case gets double underhooks and turns Olsen into the cage. #TD2# Case shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Olsen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Case trying to control but Olsen is working from the bottom. Case cracks Olsen with a solid left hand.#T1##ES# Olsen manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Olsen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Case defends it nicely. Olsen sets himself, and Case steps forward looking for the clinch! Olsen avoids it this time. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cory Olsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2# Olsen gets caught flat footed, as Case shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Case won't allow Olsen to sweep him here. Case wants to control from the top but Olsen keeps moving. Olsen is controlling Case's posture. Case postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2##SUB2# Case postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Olsen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Case, into his guard. #REVR# Case is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Olsen landing some decent shots from guard. Olsen stands up over Case, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2# Case looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Case trying to control the position.
Case is breathing heavily. Olsen works over Case with some ground and pound from guard.#T3# Case wants to sweep here but Olsen controlling him for the moment. Olsen showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Olsen's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Olsen content to stall in guard here. Cory Olsen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Case has momentary wrist control but Olsen slips an elbow through the middle. Case is trying to control the position but Olsen postures up. Olsen landing some decent shots from guard. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Olsen forces his way into half guard. Olsen slows the pace down in half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Case has hold of Olsen's hands but Olsen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. 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 Cory Olsen will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3##TD2# Case shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Case showed some decent athleticism there. #ES# Olsen kicks Case off and gets back to his feet. Olsen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Horrible takedown attempt by Olsen or perhaps it was just good defense by Case, which made it look bad. #CL# Olsen forces Case back against the cage and clinches. Olsen struggles to land a body shot inside as Case controls his hands.
Olsen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Case pulls his leg out and moves away.
Olsen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cory Olsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Case scoring well with a low kick there.
#TD2# Case throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Olsen was covering up waiting for the punch and Case finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES# Olsen has his feet on Case's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Olsen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Case swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2# Olsen tries to keep at a distance but Case has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2# Case turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Case manages to end up in side control. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Olsen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SU2# Case decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. Case takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2# Olsen misses with a takedown attempt - Case sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Case swings for the body but Olsen moves out of range.
#CL# Olsen moves into the clinch.#BC2# Case breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Olsen closes the distance and clinches. #TD2# Case gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Case is trying to control the action in half guard but Olsen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Olsen works his way to full guard. Good work. Olsen controlling the position.#T3# Olsen 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# Olsen working Case over with strikes. Olsen lands strikes from half guard. Case tries to roll over but Olsen keeps him under control.#SU# Olsen decides to stand up. #CL# Olsen clinches up against the cage.#TD2# Case works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Case is fighting to break Olsen's control of his arms but Olsen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Olsen wants to sweep but no luck. #T4# Olsen has his hands on Case's head, controlling the position. Olsen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Olsen connects with a couple of short punches. Olsen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Olsen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Tommy Case has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Cory Olsen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight! Cory Olsen showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Olsen, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cory Olsen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Mendes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Olsen did well to prevent Mendes getting side control.#SUB2# Mendes seems to be working for a kimura but Olsen defends the submission attempt. Olsen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mendes. Olsen wants to improve his position but Mendes is controlling well.
Olsen is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2# Mendes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Olsen has managed to free his arm - good work. The fighters are battling for position here. Olsen manages to regain full guard. Nice work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Olsen looking for a sweep. Not yet Olsen, not yet. Olsen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mendes manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2# Mendes working for a triangle but Olsen defends it easily.
#T1# Olsen scoring with punches to the head and body. Olsen is fighting to break Mendes's control of his arms but Mendes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Mendes keeping moving, preventing Olsen from controlling successfully. Olsen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mendes is proving hard to escape from. Mendes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Olsen scoring with some ground and pound. Olsen is in close to Mendes's body, working some short punches and elbows. Olsen looking to sit in guard and control but Mendes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2# Mendes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Olsen works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Mendes preventing the sweep. Mendes wants to control from the top but Olsen keeps moving. Mendes stopping the sweep attempt from Olsen. Mendes's corner is telling him to maintain position. Olsen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mendes manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Olsen wanted to stand there but Mendes had control of the position. Mendes is looking to stand up but Olsen isn't so interested in that idea. #SU# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Olsen gets to his feet. Mendes looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T3# Mendes throws a leg kick but Olsen sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL2# Mendes rushes Olsen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Olsen taking a breather. #BC# Olsen breaks the clinch.
Mendes throws a right and a left that both miss. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Olsen.#CL2# Mendes forces Olsen back against the cage and clinches. A short right from Olsen on the inside. Olsen landing knees to the head.
Olsen is stalling here.
#TD2# Mendes jumps guard and drags Olsen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T4# Mendes is looking to stand up but Olsen isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2# Mendes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Olsen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Olsen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Olsen distracts Mendes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Mendes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Olsen controls the pace. Olsen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Olsen throws an elbow that misses. Mendes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Olsen's guard. Nice move by Mendes!#REVB# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Olsen looking for a sweep. Not yet Olsen, not yet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chad Mendes will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2##CL# Mendes gets tackled into the cage by Olsen. Olsen maintains the clinch. #TD# Olsen has Mendes pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Olsen pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mendes tumbling to the mat - Olsen dives into Mendes's guard.#ES2# Mendes has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Olsen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #CL2# Mendes moves into range and clinches up with Olsen. Olsen leaning against his opponent.
Olsen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mendes's defenses. Olsen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mendess head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mendes looking to throw knees to the head but Olsen is blocking nicely.
#BC2# Mendes manages to break the clinch.
#TD2# Mendes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Olsen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mendes is in Olsen's guard. Olsen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Olsen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Mendes stopping the sweep attempt from Olsen.#T1# Mendes wants to control from the top but Olsen keeps moving. Olsen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU2# Mendes stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2# Mendes takes the fight into the clinch. Olsen slowing the pace effectively. Olsen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mendes after a bit of a struggle. #TD2# Mendes turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mendes manages to end up in side control. Olsen is looking for a sweep. You can see the frustration on Olsen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2# Mendes has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Chad Mendes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2##CL2# Mendes moves into range and clinches up with Olsen. Mendes is trying to break free.#TD2# Mendes has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Olsen is trying to keep an underhook but Mendes manages to get the takedown into half guard. 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! Olsen desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2# Mendes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Olsen defends it well. Olsen is holding on to half guard well. Mendes has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Mendes throwing shots but Olsen is blocking nicely. #T3# Olsen tries to roll over but Mendes keeps him under control. Olsen desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2# Mendes is working for a kimura but Olsen is defending it quite comfortably.
Mendes tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Olsen. Olsen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mendes is working away from the top position though. Mendes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Olsen defending well though. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Olsen is pressing down on Mendes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Chad Mendes has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2# Olsen is working an open guard so Mendes takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Olsen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mendes sprawls well. Mendes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Olsen gets slowly back to his feet. Mendes thinks about the counter body kick.#CL2# Mendes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Olsen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Mendes tries a knee to the head but Olsen blocks it.
Olsen lands a shoulder strike. Mendes prevents a body shot from Olsen. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Mendes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3##CL# Olsen clinches up with Mendes and pushes him back against the cage. Olsen tries to land a knee to the head but Mendes blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by Olsen.
Mendes tries to land a knee to the head but Olsen blocks with his arms.
#BC# Olsen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD# Olsen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Mendes works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2# Mendes has his feet on Olsen's thighs here. He's pushed Olsen off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Olsen screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chad Mendes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2016 |
#R1# Siskind tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Siskind fails with the takedown. Siskind tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lester manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Lester tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Siskind manages to circle out of the way.#CL2# Siskind clinches up against the cage. Lester has Siskind pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Siskind manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC# Lester pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Siskind tries for a takedown but Lester sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Siskind has a takedown stuffed. Keenan Lester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerrod Siskind.#CL# Lester moves into the clinch.#T1##BC# Lester manages to break the clinch.
Siskind displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lester. Siskind throws a leg kick that misses. Siskind tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lester paws at him with a jab and circles away. Siskind wants to clinch. Lester leaves Siskind with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD# Lester closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lester lands in his opponent's guard.#T2# Lester landing some decent shots from guard. Lester working some strikes from top position.#SU# Lester stands and steps away. Siskind gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Lester shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Siskind sprawls well. Siskind wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lester gets slowly back to his feet. Siskind shoots in but no luck this time. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Siskind. Siskind looks winded!#T3# Siskind shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL# and Lester holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Lester tries for a takedown but Siskind manages to get underhooks.
Lester has Siskind pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Siskind manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD# Lester turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lester manages to end up in side control.#SUB# Lester tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lester has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Lester lands a decent elbow from side control. Siskind can't do much from the bottom here. Lester will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4##SUB# Lester goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Siskind has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lester but great work by Siskind. Lester manages to work his way to half guard, despite Siskind's best efforts. Siskind is trying to control. Lester wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Lester is pressing down on Siskind's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. 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! Lester is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Siskind is controlling him. Lester looking for a sweep. Not yet Lester, not yet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Siskind being controlled here momentarily. Siskind passes Lester's right leg, so he's now in half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keenan Lester dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Siskind misses with a takedown #CL# and Lester counters by moving into the clinch. Siskind tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD# Lester has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Siskind clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Keenan Lester overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Siskind covers up after that shot from Lester.
Siskind trying to control the hands but Lester won't let him. #SUB# Lester is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Siskind with him. Siskind is trying to defend but Lester has an arm under the chin now! Siskind grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Keenan Lester!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2016 |
#R1# A shot to the liver by Dempsey. Beautiful body shot. The fighters circle momentarily. Dempsey darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Good exchange - Dempsey coming out on top.#CUT2# It looks like Santo Fitzgerald has been cut. Fitzgerald takes one on the button. Dempsey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fitzgerald sees it coming and avoids it easily. Fitzgerald appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Fitzgerald gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Dempsey gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Dempsey! In his post fight interview, Jack Dempsey gave a big smile as he said 'Thank My Mentor Rabid Alien'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 04, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Gracie dives in and scores a takedown into Fitzgerald's guard.#SUB# Fitzgerald looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gracie passes into side control.
#SUB2# Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Fitzgerald is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it. #SUB2# Gracie has an Americana. Fitzgerald didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Gracie is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Gracie hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bob Gracie!
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