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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 17, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# MacGregor drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Castaneda tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Castaneda is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2# MacGregor is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Castaneda has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Castaneda trying to control the action but MacGregor just sinks the hooks in. Castaneda staying busy and making it hard for MacGregor to control. #SUB2# MacGregor tightening his grip on Castaneda, looking for the choke. Good control from MacGregor. Castaneda really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1# Castaneda is really stuck here.
MacGregor is trying to stick to Castaneda's back but Castaneda is turning into MacGregor. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in MacGregor's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Castaneda.#SUB2# MacGregor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Castaneda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Castaneda missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Castaneda is in close to MacGregor's body, working some short punches and elbows. Castaneda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2# MacGregor looking for a guillotine here but Castaneda defends easily.
Castaneda would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Castaneda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2# Castaneda lands a couple of elbows. Castaneda stopping the sweep attempt from MacGregor. MacGregor pulls Castaneda in to control the position. MacGregor tries to land a sweep but no joy. Castaneda with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Castaneda cracks MacGregor with a solid left hand.#SUB# Castaneda drops back, looking for a kneebar! MacGregor looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. MacGregor looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from MacGregor! #REVB# Castaneda wants to control but MacGregor postures up. Castaneda is not content to let MacGregor control the position. Castaneda tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but MacGregor wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3# Castaneda gets back to half guard. Castaneda wants to improve his position but MacGregor is controlling well.
Castaneda pushes MacGregor off looking to stand but MacGregor dives back in and keeps control.
MacGregor is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Castaneda looks like he's trying to stand up.
Castaneda knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for MacGregor on the ground. MacGregor thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Castaneda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. MacGregor is trying to control the action in half guard but Castaneda is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Castaneda is looking for a sweep. MacGregor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. MacGregor is nestled in close to Castaneda, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Castaneda wants to control but MacGregor is keeping busy.
MacGregor trying to control from half guard but Castaneda is working away. Castaneda tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. MacGregor scoring with strikes to the body and head. MacGregor slows the pace down in half guard. Castaneda wants to control the action here but instead MacGregor manages to pass to full mount! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# MacGregor working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis MacGregor dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2##TD2# MacGregor gets a takedown into half guard. Castaneda tries to kick MacGregor off but MacGregor keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Castaneda tries to roll over but MacGregor keeps him under control. Castaneda is working hard here to advance position. Castaneda taking some punishment here, with MacGregor in his half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Castaneda looks like he's trying to stand up.
MacGregor prevents Castaneda from improving his position.#T1# Castaneda trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but MacGregor manages to pass to mount!
Curtis MacGregor has got the better of the ground game so far. Castaneda is bucking up trying to escape but MacGregor cracks him with another couple of good strikes. MacGregor sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Castaneda bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! MacGregor 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. Castaneda looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2# MacGregor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Castaneda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Castaneda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2# Castaneda throwing strikes but missing. MacGregor wants to control but Castaneda passes easily into half guard.
Castaneda missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Castaneda wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacGregor keeps working. Castaneda not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Castaneda winds up and cracks MacGregor with a swinging punch to the side of the head. MacGregor wants to control but Castaneda is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3# MacGregor moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. MacGregor lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# MacGregor wants to control from the top but Castaneda keeps moving. Castaneda looking for a sweep. Not yet Castaneda, not yet. MacGregor throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB# Castaneda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacGregor defends well. Castaneda wants to sweep but no luck. MacGregor trying to control but Castaneda is working from the bottom. Castaneda trying to keep a closed guard but MacGregor is proving a slippery customer.
#T4# MacGregor controls from within his opponent's guard. MacGregor trying to control the position from guard on top but Castaneda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. MacGregor wants to pass the guard but Castaneda is keeping the position. MacGregor throws a big right hand that misses. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Castaneda throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Castaneda tries to clinch there but MacGregor circles away.
#TD2# MacGregor looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Castaneda! Castaneda tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis MacGregor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3##CL2# MacGregor clinches with his opponent.
Castaneda missing with knees to the body.
#BC2# MacGregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
MacGregor stuffs the takedown attempt from Castaneda. Castaneda gets slowly back to his feet. MacGregor throws a fast counter high kick but Castaneda manages to duck under it in time.#CL# Castaneda moves into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Castaneda jumps guard but MacGregor turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2# MacGregor has hold of one of Castaneda's legs. Castaneda is fighting the takedown attempt but MacGregor gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES# Castaneda has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. MacGregor is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. This has been an exciting period of action! MacGregor avoiding damage as Castaneda throws knees to the body.
Castaneda is trying to pull guard but MacGregor turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Castaneda. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##BC2# MacGregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. MacGregor throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL# Castaneda has managed to clinch.
Castaneda is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. A head punch on the inside from Castaneda fails to land. #TD# Castaneda gets control of MacGregor's arms and successfully pulls guard. Castaneda will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Both fighters are breathing heavily. MacGregor connects with a couple of short punches. MacGregor wants to pass the guard but Castaneda is keeping the position. MacGregor would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. MacGregor is stalling in the full guard. Let's hope that MacGregor has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2# Castaneda looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. MacGregor trying to control the position from guard on top but Castaneda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. MacGregor wants to stand but Castaneda has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. MacGregor throws a body kick, spinning off balance#CL# and Castaneda counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2# MacGregor breaks the clinch.
#TD# Castaneda closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming MacGregor to the mat! MacGregor manages to get full guard. Castaneda looking to control the position here, rather than advance. MacGregor wants to get back to his feet but Castaneda is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3##SUB2# MacGregor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Castaneda wants to control from the top but MacGregor keeps moving. #SUB# Castaneda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Castaneda is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2# MacGregor looking for a guillotine here but Castaneda defends easily.
MacGregor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Castaneda is one step ahead there. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Castaneda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. MacGregor wants to sweep here but Castaneda controlling him for the moment. Castaneda is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2# MacGregor looking for a guillotine here but Castaneda defends easily.
#SUB# Castaneda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Castaneda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight! Matt Castaneda showed his dominance in that final round. I think MacGregor 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Curtis MacGregor!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 15, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Laston darts in and clinches Young up against the cage. Nice body punch from Laston. Laston is working Young over against the cage. A short left from Laston. A short right from Laston on the inside. #CUT2# It looks like Chadwick Young has been cut. Young with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Laston is leaning against Young and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Young has Laston pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Laston manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Laston lands a left hand that snaps the head of Young backwards. Young is breathing heavily. Laston lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Laston lands a body punch in the clinch. Laston cracks Young with a nice body shot. Laston scores with a hook to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A quick uppercut on the inside from Laston. Nice body punch from Laston. Laston scores with a shot to the side of Young's head. Laston lands a shot to the body. Laston gets through Young's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2# Young is rocked! An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laston. Oh Young is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Laston misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Laston fails to land. Young blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Laston throws a head punch that misses. Young is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Laston to keep the fight standing. Young blocks an uppercut.
Young really is a fat lump. A head punch on the inside from Laston fails to land. Young seems to have got his legs back now. Laston lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T1# Laston loads up on a right hand - it lands flush and knocks Young senseless! What a punch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joel Laston!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 15, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# StormThrone throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hyde was covering up waiting for the punch and StormThrone finishes the takedown easily into guard. Hyde is looking to stand up but StormThrone isn't so interested in that idea. #SU2# StormThrone stands up from Hyde's guard - StormThrone perhaps looking for a knockout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hyde tries to clinch up. StormThrone steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hyde. StormThrone circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2# StormThrone gets a takedown into half guard.#ES# Hyde makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T1##TD2# Hyde gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows StormThrone to score an easy takedown into full guard. StormThrone is looking to stand up but Hyde won't let him. Hyde is looking to stand up but StormThrone isn't so interested in that idea. #SU2# StormThrone stands and steps away. Hyde gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Hyde shoots for a takedown but StormThrone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. StormThrone throws a sloppy head kick and Hyde moves out of range easily. #T2# Hyde tries to clinch there but StormThrone circles away.
#CL# Hyde drives through and clinches with StormThrone against the cage.
StormThrone has Hyde pressed against the cage.
#TD2# StormThrone has clasped his hands together around Hyde's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! StormThrone prevents Hyde from escaping the position. Hyde wants to control but StormThrone postures up. Hyde is being controlled here. #T3# Hyde wants to get back to his feet. StormThrone controlling the position from side mount. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Hyde prevents StormThrone from moving into mount. StormThrone slows the pace down. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Hyde tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. StormThrone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2# StormThrone scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Hyde wants to get back to his feet. StormThrone works his way into full mount! StormThrone controlling the position easily from mount. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hyde has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Domique StormThrone 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##CL# Hyde fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with StormThrone, pushing him back against the cage. StormThrone prevents a body shot from Hyde. StormThrone blocks a body shot from Hyde. #BC2# StormThrone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2# StormThrone bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. StormThrone content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Hyde tries to escape but StormThrone is in control. #T1##SU2# StormThrone decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hyde to his feet. #TD2# StormThrone looking to score a takedown here. Hyde is defending well but StormThrone drives through and ends up in Hyde's guard. StormThrone stops Hyde from standing up. #SU2# StormThrone stands up from Hyde's guard - StormThrone perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2# StormThrone gets a clinch. Hyde prevents StormThrone from breaking the clinch.#BC2# StormThrone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2##TD2# StormThrone closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hyde to the mat! Hyde manages to get full guard. #ES# Hyde has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes StormThrone off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. 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# StormThrone shoots in and gets a takedown into Hyde's guard.#SU2# StormThrone stands and steps away. Hyde gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. StormThrone has been the more effective fighter overall so far. StormThrone fails in his attempt to clinch. Hyde appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD2# StormThrone scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. StormThrone is breathing heavily. Hyde struggling a bit here. Hyde is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, StormThrone asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T3# StormThrone working away.#ES# Hyde explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #CL# Hyde has managed to clinch.
StormThrone tries to circle away but Hyde has him pinned against the cage.#BC2# StormThrone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2# StormThrone shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T4##SU2# StormThrone stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hyde to get to his feet. StormThrone throws a lazy body kick and Hyde counters with a left and a right that stings StormThrone. Hyde fails in his attempt to clinch. StormThrone changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2# StormThrone scores with a takedown into Hyde's guard. StormThrone prevents Hyde from getting back to his feet. #SU2# StormThrone stands up from guard. Let's bang! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Domique StormThrone will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Hyde's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3##TD2# Hyde gets caught flat footed, as StormThrone shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SU2# StormThrone stands up from guard. Let's bang! Hyde tries to close the distance and clinch but StormThrone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2# StormThrone closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hyde to the mat! Hyde manages to get full guard. StormThrone not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU2# StormThrone stands up and waves to Hyde to follow him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# StormThrone bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. StormThrone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SU2# StormThrone decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hyde to his feet. #TD2# StormThrone shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hyde manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SU2# StormThrone gets to his feet - Hyde follows without any prompting. StormThrone defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hyde. StormThrone keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2# StormThrone closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES# Hyde kicks StormThrone off and gets back to his feet.#T2# StormThrone keeps the fight on the outside. StormThrone misses with a head kick.
#TD2# StormThrone closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. You can see the frustration on Hyde's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Hyde wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T3# Hyde prevents StormThrone from improving position. Domique StormThrone has got the better of the ground game so far. StormThrone prevents Hyde from escaping the position. StormThrone controlling from side mount. Hyde manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Hyde controlling the position for now. StormThrone trying to pass the guard but Hyde defending well. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. StormThrone controlling the action here. Hyde controlling the position well. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. StormThrone gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD# and Hyde counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hyde. Hyde throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as StormThrone works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Hyde working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of StormThrone's head. Willis Hyde has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Domique StormThrone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. StormThrone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight! Domique StormThrone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got StormThrone 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30 Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30 Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domique StormThrone!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Aini closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Aini lands in his opponent's guard. Aini showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Aini postures up in Hyde's guard and throws a big left but Hyde blocks it. Aini is standing up over Hyde. Hyde looks to escape but Aini dives into side control.
#SUB2# Aini has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Hyde is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Aini yanks on the arm and Hyde is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Aini.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Amir Aini!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Saturday shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Castaneda is trying to defend but Saturday finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Saturday stops Castaneda from getting back to his feet.
Castaneda is trying is best to control the position here. Saturday is trying to control. Castaneda wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Castaneda really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Castaneda holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Saturday prevents Castaneda from improving his position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Castaneda is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Saturday keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Castaneda is looking for a sweep. Saturday is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Saturday not landing any meaningful shots this time. Castaneda is trying to stand up here but Saturday is controlling him well. Saturday wants to lay and pray for a moment but Castaneda keeps working. #T1# We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Castaneda is trying to maintain the position but Saturday is very close to passing his half guard. Castaneda tries to kick Saturday off but Saturday keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2# Saturday looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Saturday's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Castaneda controlling the position. Saturday trying to control but Castaneda is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Saturday drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Saturday jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Castaneda preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2# Saturday wants to stand but Castaneda is controlling his posture from full guard. Castaneda seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Castaneda continues to stall.#SUB# Castaneda has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Saturday is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Castaneda. Castaneda is looking for a sweep. Saturday controlling the position from side mount. #T3# Saturday tries to move into full mount but can't pass Castaneda's legs. Saturday tries to stand but Castaneda is controlling his head. #SUB2# Saturday is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Castaneda has escaped the position, nice work there. #SU2# Saturday decides to stand back up. Castaneda tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Saturday counters with a nice body shot. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2# Saturday closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Castaneda's guard.#ES# Castaneda uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD2# Saturday decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Castaneda is trying to stand back up but Saturday is controlling him
Castaneda keeping control of the position. Castaneda is trying to get back to full guard. Saturday lands with a punch from half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Saturday with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Castaneda is looking for a sweep. Saturday is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Saturday dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Castaneda tries to clinch up but Saturday circles away and keeps his distance. Saturday appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL2# Castaneda gets tackled into the cage by Saturday. Saturday maintains the clinch. Castaneda tries to pull guard but Saturday won't allow it.
Castaneda tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Saturday just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2# Saturday breaks the clinch.
Castaneda shoots for a double leg takedown but Saturday sprawls well. He's pushed Castaneda's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Castaneda. That's going to take a lot out of him. Saturday takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL# Castaneda rushes Saturday and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2# Saturday lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Saturday wants to control but Castaneda is keeping him busy. The fighters are battling for position here. Castaneda manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Castaneda pulls Saturday in close to prevent any damage. Castaneda trying to keep a closed guard but Saturday is proving a slippery customer.
#T1# Castaneda being controlled here, momentarily. Saturday tries to stand but Castaneda is controlling from the bottom. Castaneda striking off his back but it's not causing Saturday any problems. #SUB# Castaneda working for submissions but it's allowed Saturday to get to half guard.
Castaneda is looking for a sweep. Saturday is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Saturday is pressing down on Castaneda's thigh, looking to free his foot. Castaneda is holding on for now. Castaneda is trying to get back to full guard.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Saturday has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Castaneda tries to hold on but Saturday pushes him away. Castaneda is trying desperately to improve position. Saturday lands with some strikes. Saturday lands a big elbow. Castaneda is looking to improve his position but Saturday isn't that keen on the idea. Saturday looking to control but Castaneda is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Saturday is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3##SU2# Saturday is standing up, even though he is in mount. #CL# Castaneda gets in close and instigates a clinch. Castaneda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Castaneda lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD2# Saturday jumps guard.
Castaneda controls from within his opponent's guard. Saturday looking to control.
Castaneda is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Saturday looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4# Castaneda stands up over Saturday, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB# Castaneda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SU# Castaneda gets to his feet - Saturday follows without any prompting. #TD2# Saturday closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Castaneda quickly recovers to half guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Castaneda wants to improve his position but Saturday is controlling well.
Saturday trying to control the action but Castaneda is working from the bottom. Jeff Saturday has got the better of the ground game so far. Castaneda is trying to stand back up but Saturday is controlling him
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Saturday trying to control from half guard but Castaneda is working away. Saturday wants to pass to mount but Castaneda is defending the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Saturday showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3##TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Castaneda enables Saturday to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Castaneda manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Saturday preventing the sweep. Saturday trying to control the position from guard on top but Castaneda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Castaneda keeping full guard, as Saturday tries to pass. Castaneda is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB# Castaneda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Castaneda has control of Saturday's left arm, preventing Saturday from doing any damage. Saturday has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Saturday won't allow Castaneda to sweep him here. #T1# Castaneda is controlling Saturday's posture. Saturday working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Castaneda keeping moving, preventing Saturday from controlling successfully. #SUB# Castaneda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saturday doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saturday manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB# Castaneda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2# Saturday 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. Saturday stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Castaneda swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Saturday keeps trying to improve his position. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB# Castaneda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Castaneda wants to stand up but Saturday is controlling him. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2# Saturday clinches up against the cage. Castaneda is trying to pull guard but Saturday has him pressed against the cage. Saturday prevents a body shot from Castaneda. #TD2# Saturday has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Castaneda clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB2# Saturday looking to break Castaneda's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Castaneda remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Saturday will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Castaneda looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. Castaneda is trying to stand back up. #T3# Saturday trying to control momentarily.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB2# Saturday has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Castaneda! Can he survive? No! He's out! Saturday gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jeff Saturday!
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Date: Jun 08, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Martin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2# Martin tries for a kimura but Young is defending well. Martin tries to advance to mount but Young denies him. #SUB2# Martin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Martin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Young some visible discomfort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Martin throwing strikes but Young manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! Martin tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Young presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Young really is a fat lump.#SUB# Young looking for a guillotine from mount but Martin is having none of it. #T1# Young lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Martin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Martin is looking to get to half guard. Martin wants to hold on but Young pushes him away.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. 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. Martin is looking to improve his position but Young isn't that keen on the idea. Martin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Young with shots to the head and body - Martin looks very uncomfortable down there. Martin squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# Martin tries to hold on but Young pushes him away. Martin is desperately trying to improve his position but Young has a good base and remains in mount. Martin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Young is thwarting Martin's attempts to control the position. Martin wants to control but Young passes into side.
Young controls the position from side control.#T4# Martin tries to improve position but can't. Martin is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Young is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Young misses with a head shot. Young working away from the top, dropping strikes. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Martin is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Martin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chadwick Young dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2##TD2# Martin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Martin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Young is not content to let Martin control the position. Martin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Young haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Young is trying to improve his position. Young looks to move to half guard but instead Martin has passed into mount! Damn!#T1# Young wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Martin.
Martin wants to control the pace but Young is squirming around nicely. Martin working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Young slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Martin passes to side control. Martin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Young keeps working. Young is looking to regain half guard here but Martin keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2# Martin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Young knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2# Martin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3# Martin is looking to take a break and control but Young is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2# Martin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Martin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Young struggling a bit here.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Young is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Martin off and has taken his back! Young doesn't have the hooks in and Martin manages to turn into his guard.
Young wants to sweep but no luck. Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Young is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Chadwick Young overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Young looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Young'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. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Martin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3##TD2# Martin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Young was covering up waiting for the punch and Martin finishes the takedown easily into guard. Martin trying to move into half guard but instead Young has managed to sweep!#REVR# Young is working Martin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Young throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Martin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2# Martin looking for a guillotine here but Young defends easily.
#T1# Martin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Young is one step ahead there. Young loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Young makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#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. Martin is looking to sweep but instead, Young has passed into half guard.
Martin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Young is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Martin is trying to get back to full guard. Young lands with a punch from half guard. Young is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martin can do to turn this around?#T3# Young is thwarting Martin's attempts to control the position. Martin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2# Martin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Martin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Young controlling the pace. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2# Young gets caught napping as Martin dives in and scores a takedown. Young manages to retain guard. Young manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Martin manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Young has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Young postures up and lands a big shot to Martin's brow. Martin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Martin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Young.
And that's the end of the fight! Chadwick Young showed his dominance in that final round. Well Young has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28 Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28 Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chadwick Young!
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Event:
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Date: Jun 07, 2016 |
#R1##CL# Hyde takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2# Rouam jumps guard and drags Hyde to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Hyde controls from within his opponent's guard. Hyde keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rouam's head. Hyde makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Hyde stopping the sweep attempt from Rouam.#SUB2# Hyde got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rouam has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hyde has managed to get both his arms back between Rouam's legs - danger averted. Hyde trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hyde trying to control but Rouam is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Rouam is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1# Hyde trying to control the position from guard on top but Rouam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hyde being controlled here momentarily. Rouam wants to stand up but Hyde is controlling him. Rouam is pulling down on Hyde's head. It's preventing any offense from Hyde, at least for the moment. Hyde wants to control from the top but Rouam keeps moving. Hyde not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB# Hyde drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rouam looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rouam looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rouam! #REVB##ES# Hyde throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#CL2# Rouam has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rouam can't find room to land a body shot as Hyde controls the action.
#TD2# Rouam has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hyde uses from the top position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hyde advances position into side control! Rouam is looking to reverse the position.#SUB# Hyde is trying to get an arm triangle but Rouam is defending well. #T3# Rouam can't do much from the bottom here. Hyde is looking to take a break and control but Rouam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Rouam is trying to get back to half guard. Rouam is trying to control Hyde's posture but Hyde avoids it. Hyde throws a strike aimed at the side of Rouam's head but Rouam avoids it well. Rouam manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Hyde wants to get back to his feet.
#T4# Rouam is trying to control the action in half guard but Hyde is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Hyde tries to get to full guard but Rouam has control of the leg. Hyde pushes Rouam off looking to stand but Rouam dives back in and keeps control.
Hyde trying to control from the bottom.
Hyde is trying to stand back up but Rouam is controlling him
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Still in half guard, Rouam seems content to control. Hyde has his hands clasped together around Rouam's back. He's all about the action. Hyde is staying active underneath Rouam, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sombat Rouam will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2##TD2# Rouam throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hyde tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rouam is in Hyde's guard.#ES# Hyde uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD2# Rouam changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hyde looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Hyde taking a bit of punishment here - Rouam scoring with strikes. Hyde is not content to let Rouam control the position. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hyde wants to control but Rouam postures up. Rouam wants to control but Hyde is keeping him busy. Rouam working the ground and pound. #T1# Rouam in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Rouam prevents Hyde from escaping the position. Hyde can't do much from the bottom here. Rouam trying to control the action but Hyde is working from the bottom. #SU2# Rouam stands up. Rouam plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2# It looks like Willis Hyde has been cut.#T2# Rouam lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hyde's sensitive parts. #CL# Hyde moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2# Rouam's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Hyde tries to close the distance and clinch but Rouam swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Hyde tries to clinch there but Rouam circles away.
Rouam fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hyde fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rouam just manages to avoid it. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Rouam. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Hyde fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rouam is looking for the big counter here. Rouam throws a right and a left that both miss. Hyde tries to clinch up but Rouam circles away and keeps his distance. Hyde is looking to clinch but Rouam is avoiding it.
Rouam throws out a counter right but Hyde avoids it with no problem.#T3# Hyde is looking to clinch. Rouam throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Nice body kick there by Rouam. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Rouam throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD2# Rouam feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Rouam engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Rouam wants to control from the top but Hyde keeps moving. Rouam has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Hyde wants to get back to his feet but Rouam is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Sombat Rouam has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4# Rouam wants to pass the guard but Hyde is keeping the position. Rouam distracts Hyde with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Hyde wants to stand and escape but Rouam is having none of it. Hyde is looking to stand back up but Rouam counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hyde. Hyde controlling the position well. Hyde manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sombat Rouam showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Willis Hyde'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3##TD2# Rouam shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rouam showed some decent athleticism there. Rouam 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. Hyde is trying to stand up here but Rouam is controlling him well. #SUB2# Rouam is looking for a kimura here.
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.#SUB2# Rouam is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hyde is just riding it out for now. Rouam eventually gives up the hold. #T1# Hyde is trying to control but can't.
Hyde is trying to stand back up but Rouam is controlling him
Rouam is thwarting Hyde's attempts to control the position. Rouam stops Hyde from getting back to his feet.
Rouam wants to stand up but Hyde has a hold of him and won't allow it. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Rouam landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Rouam is trying to control. Hyde wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Rouam is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2# Rouam manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hyde on his heels. He'll look to pass Hyde's guard now, I'm sure. Rouam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Hyde lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Rouam looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hyde is one step ahead there. Hyde scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3# Hyde engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Hyde trying to control the position from guard on top but Rouam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Rouam working for a triangle but Hyde defends it easily.
Rouam looking to control.
Hyde slips nicely into half guard. Hyde throwing shots but Rouam is blocking nicely. Hyde prevents Rouam from improving his position.#T4# 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.#SUB# Hyde is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rouam sees it coming and defends easily. Hyde lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB# Hyde is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB# Hyde is trying to work for a kimura but Rouam is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Rouam moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Sombat Rouam. I've got Rouam 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30 Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30 Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sombat Rouam!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1# Hyde tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Gracie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL# Hyde gets in close and instigates a clinch. Gracie tries to circle away but Hyde has him pinned against the cage. Gracie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gracie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gracie is trying to break the clinch but Hyde is controlling him. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Gracie missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Gracie has Hyde pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gracie pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hyde tumbling to the mat - Gracie dives into Hyde's guard. Hyde utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1# Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hyde works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Gracie 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. Hyde is looking to stand up but Gracie isn't so interested in that idea. Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Hyde is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hyde is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gracie is controlling him. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Gracie postures up.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Hyde wants to clinch#TD2# and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T2# Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2# Gracie has gone for a leg lock! Hyde slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracie's guard.#REVR# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hyde trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hyde throws an elbow that misses. Gracie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hyde's guard. Nice move by Gracie!#REVB##T3# Hyde looking to control but Gracie passes into half guard.
Gracie passes the guard and advances to mount! Gracie fails to move to back control. Hyde tries to hold on but Gracie postures up. Gracie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4# Gracie pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Hyde stops Gracie from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. Hyde squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Hyde knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground. Gracie works his way to his opponent's back.
Gracie has good solid back control here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brotha Gracie dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Hyde tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it. Gracie unleashes a big counter combination but Hyde bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Hyde moves to clinch but Gracie breaks away #TD2# so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Hyde wants to stand but Gracie is controlling the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hyde holds on and takes a little breather. Hyde wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling him. #T1# Hyde is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Hyde is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Gracie 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. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Hyde tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Gracie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hyde. Gracie throws out a counter right but Hyde avoids it with no problem. Willis Hyde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hyde tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Willis Hyde is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Hyde is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
Hyde tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gracie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Hyde wants to clinch. Gracie let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Hyde tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance. Hyde moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGracie.#T3# Hyde tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gracie paws at him with a jab and circles away. It seemed like Gracie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Hyde tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center. It seemed like Gracie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Hyde tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gracie paws at him with a jab and circles away. Hyde is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
Hyde tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance. Gracie tries to counter by closing the distance. Hyde fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hyde fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Hyde tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Gracie throws out a counter right but Hyde avoids it with no problem. Hyde is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
Hyde fails in his attempt to clinch. Gracie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. The fight stays on the outside here - Hyde looks like he's thinking about clinching though. A nice side step and Gracie releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hyde tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gracie is looking for the big counter here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brotha Gracie 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. And we move into the final round! #R3# Hyde tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range. Gracie now looks to counter with a shot at the body. The fight stays on the outside here - Hyde looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Hyde moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGracie. The fight stays on the outside here - Hyde looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Gracie doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Hyde.#T1# The fight stays on the outside here - Hyde looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Hyde is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Gracie throws a fast counter high kick but Hyde manages to duck under it in time. Hyde is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Hyde.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Hyde tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range. Hyde tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Hyde looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gracie is fending him off so far but Hyde persists. Nope, Gracie circles away and we're back to standing. Hyde wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance. Gracie throws a counter combo. Hyde doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Gracie feints the counter takedown. Hyde wants to clinch. Gracie doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3# Hyde tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center. Gracie is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Hyde tries to clinch up. Gracie was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Hyde is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
Gracie doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. The fight stays on the outside here - Hyde looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Gracie now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Hyde doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Hyde is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Gracie is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Hyde fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hyde with a body shot. Hyde wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance. Gracie looks like he wants to counter punch here. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hyde wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance. Gracie is looking for the big counter here.
And that's the end of the fight! Brotha Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Gracie 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 26:30 Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 26:30 Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brotha Gracie! Our winner, Brotha Gracie, 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: May 30, 2016 |
#R1# Allar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Young circles away quickly and effectively. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Allar, as that shot connected.
Young takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Young really is a fat lump. Sloppy strikes from Allar. Those never looked like landing. Allar lands the left hand.#CUT2# It looks like Chadwick Young has been cut. Allar lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Allar fakes the body blow, causing Young to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Young goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jason Allar!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1##CL# Hyde clinches with his opponent.
Hyde working aggressively here.
#BC2# Vladimirovich manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Vladimirovich.
Vladimirovich misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD2# Vladimirovich throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hyde was covering up waiting for the punch and Vladimirovich finishes the takedown easily into guard. Hyde is trying to keep Vladimirovich in close.
Vladimirovich lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Hyde trying to control the position.
#ES# Hyde scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T1##CL2# Vladimirovich drives through and clinches with Hyde against the cage.
#TD2# Vladimirovich turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Vladimirovich manages to end up in side control. Vladimirovich cracks Hyde with a big elbow. #ROC2# Hyde is rocked! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Vladimirovich lands a strong strike to the head of Hyde. That's dazed him! Vladimirovich looking to finish here. Hyde is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Vladimirovich lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fedor Vladimirovich!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Hyde tries to keep at a distance but Horn has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2# Horn gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hyde regains guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Horn controlling from the top position. Hyde wants to sweep but no luck. Horn controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Horn wants to control from the top but Hyde keeps moving. Hyde is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hyde wants to stand and escape but Horn is having none of it. Horn wants to control from the top but Hyde keeps moving. Hyde is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T1##CL# Hyde rushes Horn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Hyde fails to pull guard.
Hyde goes for a takedown attempt but Horn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD2# Hyde gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Horn is looking to work some ground and pound but Hyde has wrist control. Horn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Horn scoring with some ground and pound. Horn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Horn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2# Horn postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Horn postures up.
Horn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Horn stays in close to Hyde's body and controls the position. Horn is working Hyde over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Horn prevents Hyde from getting back to his feet. Horn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Horn passes Hyde's left leg - he's now in half guard. Horn tries to pass to full mount but Hyde defends it. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Horn winds up and cracks Hyde with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Horn slips a nice elbow through Hyde's hands, connecting with Hyde's forehead. Horn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3##SUB2# Horn wants to work for an arm triangle but Hyde is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Horn is thwarting Hyde's attempts to control the position. Hyde is looking for a sweep. Horn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Horn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Hyde is breathing heavily. Horn winds up and cracks Hyde with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Horn is trying to control. Hyde wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Horn stalling. Horn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hyde does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Hyde taking some punishment here, with Horn in his half guard. Horn slips a nice elbow through Hyde's hands, connecting with Hyde's forehead.#T4# Horn is trying to control the action in half guard but Hyde is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Nice strikes from Horn there. Horn slows the pace down in half guard. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Horn connects with a nice short shot to Hyde's temple. #ROC2# Hyde is rocked! Hyde is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Horn scores with a couple of nice shots. Oh Hyde is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Hyde tries to kick Horn off but Horn keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Still in half guard, Horn seems content to control. Horn working over Hyde with some ground and pound. Hyde looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Horn controlling the action here. Hyde is trying to stand up here but Horn is controlling him well. Horn lands with a punch from half guard. Well, if Horn 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.
Horn passes to full mount! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Horn pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Horn postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Hyde in real trouble here! The ref calls for Hyde to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy Horn!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Spoon shoots in and gets a takedown into Young's guard. Young wants to sweep here but Spoon controlling him for the moment. Spoon won't allow Young to get back to his feet. Spoon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Young utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Young tries to land a sweep but no joy. Young wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Young wants to stand but Spoon is controlling the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Young lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2# Spoon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Young gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Young is fighting to break Spoon's control of his arms but Spoon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1# Spoon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Young is controlling him. Spoon looking to control.
Young preventing the sweep. Spoon wants to get back to his feet but Young is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Spoon wants to improve his position but instead Young has moved into half guard.
Young seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Spoon wants to control the action here but instead Young manages to pass to full mount! Young scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Young unloading with bombs! Spoon tries to hold on but Young postures up. Spoon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Young could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Spoon looks winded! Young in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Young is landing with some decent strikes but Spoon is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#SUB# Young looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T3# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Spoon is trying to stand up. Spoon is trying to escape the mount.
Young controlling from the full mount. BOOM! Young connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Spoon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Spoon is desperately trying to improve his position but Young has a good base and remains in mount. Spoon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4# Spoon is in a horrible position here. Young smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Young scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Spoon?
Young landing punches. Young lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Young lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC# Spoon is rocked! Spoon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Young takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Young is in the full mount, landing strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chadwick Young dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Spoon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Spoon wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2# Spoon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Young's guard. Young controlling Spoon's posture. Spoon wants to stand but Young is controlling his posture from full guard. Spoon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Young 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# Spoon has hold of Young's hands but Young slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1# Spoon is looking to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Spoon can do anything to dispel that myth. Young stalling. Young 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. Young landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Spoon is trying to get back to full guard. Spoon is breathing heavily. Young takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Young working Spoon over with strikes. Young lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Spoon trying to get back to full guard but Young takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Young lands a nice shot to the head. Chadwick Young overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Young controlling the pace for now. #T3##SUB# Spoon reaches up to try and pull Young in and control his posture, but Young latches on to an arm and pivots quickly for an armbar! Spoon taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chadwick Young!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1# Lakey cracks Bean with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2# It looks like Frederic Bean has been cut.#CL2# Lakey clinches. #TD2# Lakey drags the fight down to the ground.
Lakey wants to sweep here but Bean controlling him for the moment. Lakey looking to control.
#SUB2# Lakey looking for subs off his back but Bean has passed one foot through into half guard.
Lakey tries to roll over but Bean keeps him under control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bean 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. #T1# Lakey is trying to maintain the position but Bean is very close to passing his half guard. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lakey can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB# Bean looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lakey tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Bean is taking a breather. Lakey 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. Bean blocks the strikes from Lakey.
#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. Lakey is trying to control but Bean passes into side control!
Lakey struggling a bit here. Lakey tries to improve position but can't. A control attempt from Lakey but he's now mounted!#SUB# Bean looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Bean manages to capitalize on a mistake by Lakey to take his back!#T3##SUB# Lakey defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bean's arms. #SUB# Bean has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lakey has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB# Bean working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. Lakey is trying to get back to his feet but Bean has full control of the position and if anything, Lakey has just worked his way into a worse spot. You can see the frustration on Lakey's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T4##SUB# Bean has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. Lakey is really stuck here.
Bean has good solid back control here. Lakey is trying to break free.
Lakey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bean. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Lakey trying to control the action but Bean just sinks the hooks in. Bean has the hooks in. Lakey is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frederic Bean dominated that round. The cut man is working on Frederic Bean's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Lakey tries to clinch there but Bean circles away.
Lakey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2# Lakey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bean, pushing him back against the cage. Bean really is a fat lump. Bean is trying to pull guard but Lakey turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Bean is trying to pull guard but Lakey turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Bean has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lakey after a bit of a struggle. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frederic Bean. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bean tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Lakey prevents the takedown attempt.
Bean tries to pull guard but Lakey forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2# Lakey gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lakey 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. Bean keeping moving, preventing Lakey from controlling successfully. #T1# Lakey with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB# Lakey throws a sloppy strike and Bean has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Lakey is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Bean!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frederic Bean!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2016 |
#R1# Lawsen throws a wild body kick that Bean sees coming a mile off. Bean tries to counter by clinching up but Lawsen breaks away and moves out of range. Bean lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bean. Bean swats away the attempt to clinch by Lawsen.#TD2# Lawsen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lawsen in particular looking to stall. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Let's hope that Lawsen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Lawsen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1# Lawsen passes the guard and advances to mount! Lawsen controlling the position easily from mount. Lawsen trying to control but he's not successful this time. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Lawsen controlling the pace for now. Lawsen throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #SUB2# Lawsen goes for an armbar but Bean turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bean. Bean throws a big right hand that misses. Lawsen wants to stand and escape but Bean is having none of it. #T3##SUB2# Bean avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lawsen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Bean might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Bean wants to get up but he can't break Lawsen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Bean could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Bean wants to control from the top but Lawsen keeps moving. Bean has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lawsen is proving hard to escape from. Lawsen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Lawsen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bean swats him away and circles back towards the center. It looked like Bean was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2# Lawsen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Bean goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lawsen prevents it.
Bean letting Lawsen take a breather here. Lawsen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lawsen continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up. Bean has Lawsen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lawsen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2# Lawsen successfully pulls guard.
Lawsen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. 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.
Eric Lawsen dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Lawsen throws a sloppy head kick and Bean moves out of range easily. As Lawsen tries to get set, Bean tries to push him back and clinch up but Lawsen manages to avoid the attempt. Eric Lawsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lawsen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bean swats him away and circles back towards the center. Lawsen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bean wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD2# Lawsen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Bean tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Lawsen presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Bean 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bean wants to get back to full guard.#SUB# Bean is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lawsen pulls his head out easily. #SUB2# Lawsen is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1# Lawsen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Bean is trying to control but can't.
#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Lawsen stalling. #SUB# Bean looking for submissions off his back. Bean trying to control here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3# Lawsen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Lawsen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2# Lawsen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bean's guard. Bean controlling the position.#SUB2# Lawsen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bean looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bean looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bean! #REVR# Bean wants to stand but Lawsen is controlling his arm. Bean trying to control the position but Lawsen is working away. #T4# Lawsen tries to escape but Bean is in control. Lawsen can't do much from the bottom here. Lawsen tries to buck Bean off but Bean is having none of it. You can see the frustration on Lawsen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB# Bean wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lawsen, who protects the arm well. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Lawsen is trying to buck Bean off. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Lawsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##TD2# Lawsen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bean's guard.#SUB2# Lawsen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bean looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bean looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bean! #REVR# Lawsen is not content to let Bean control the position. Lawsen tries to get back to half guard but can't. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1# Lawsen is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Bean wants to stand but Lawsen has his arm trapped. Lawsen keeping his opponent close. Lawsen tries to buck Bean off but Bean is having none of it.#SUB# Bean wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lawsen, who protects the arm well. #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. Lawsen is looking to regain half guard here but Bean keeps moving and retains side control. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lawsen can do anything to dispel that myth. Lawsen manages to get back to half guard. Lawsen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Lawsen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lawsen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3# Lawsen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Lawsen throwing shots but Bean is blocking nicely. Bean is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Lawsen missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Lawsen passes to full mount! Lawsen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Lawsen working Bean over with strikes here. Lawsen with good strikes from the mount here!#SUB2# Lawsen swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bean is now in Lawsen's guard. A big mistake from Lawsen there, giving up the dominant position! Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Lawsen throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Frederic Bean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Eric Lawsen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lawsen holds on and takes a little breather.
And that's the end of the fight! Eric Lawsen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Lawsen 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Lawsen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2016 |
#R1# Castaneda avoids the head kick by Golden.
#TD2# Golden fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Castaneda sprawls well initially but Golden persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Castaneda wants to control but Golden is keeping busy and won't allow it. Golden really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Castaneda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB# Castaneda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Castaneda keeping hold of Golden's head, controlling as best he can. Golden stops Castaneda from getting back to his feet.
Castaneda is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Golden tries to stand and escape but Castaneda is controlling the position. Castaneda is trying to control but can't.
Castaneda is controlling Golden's position as best he can from this difficult position. Castaneda wants to control but Golden is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1##SUB# Castaneda looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Castaneda keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Golden is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Golden scoring with strikes to the body and head. Castaneda tries to roll over but Golden keeps him under control. Castaneda tries to kick Golden off but Golden keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB# Castaneda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Castaneda looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Golden shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Castaneda's guard. Golden looks winded! Golden trying to control the position from guard on top but Castaneda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Castaneda will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB# Castaneda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB# Castaneda is looking for a triangle but Golden pushes his legs off easily.
#T3# Castaneda is controlling Golden's posture.#SUB# Castaneda is looking for a triangle but Golden pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB# Castaneda pushes a forearm under Golden's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Golden is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matt Castaneda!
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Date: Apr 28, 2016 |
#R1# Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Bean swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Bean is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Williams. Williams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bean moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Williams throws a nice looking combination but Bean bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2# Williams moves into the clinch successfully.
Bean goes for a takedown in the clinch but Williams prevents it.
Bean wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD# Bean has hold of one of Williams's legs. Williams is fighting the takedown attempt but Bean gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES2# Williams has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Bean is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bean tries for a takedown but Williams manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frederic Bean. That's going to take a lot out of him. Williams stops a takedown attempt from Bean.
Bean blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD# Bean manages to pull guard.
#T1# Williams tries to free his leg and advance position but Bean is retaining full guard. Bean preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Bean might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Williams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Williams looking to sit in guard and control but Bean gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2# Williams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bean doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bean manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Bean could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2# Williams throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB# Bean is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Williams is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Williams has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T2##SU2# Williams gets to his feet. Bean looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Bean slaps away a takedown attempt from Williams, before circling back to the center of the mat. Williams shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bean sprawls well. Bean wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Williams gets slowly back to his feet.#T3# Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Bean moves out of range easily. #CL2# Williams clinches up against the cage.#TD# Bean jumps guard and drags Williams to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Williams trying to control but Bean is working from the bottom. #SUB# Bean is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Williams showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4# Williams wants to pass the guard but Bean is keeping the position. Williams postures up.
Williams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bean is keeping the position for now. Williams wants to stand but Bean is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Williams fails miserably with a takedown attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willy Williams dominated that round. The cut man is working on Frederic Bean's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Williams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bean. A head kick misses from Williams. Bean is looking to counter the offense by Williams and move into the clinch. Frederic Bean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Williams looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Bean throws a big counter combination but Williams scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Williams doesn't manage to clinch there - Bean circles away.
Bean shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bean keeps the fight on the outside. Williams shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Williams shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bean sprawls well. Bean wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Williams gets slowly back to his feet. Frederic Bean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willy Williams.#T1# Bean gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Williams is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bean sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Williams with a poor takedown and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Williams is breathing heavily. Bean keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Williams tries to get set, Bean tries to push him back and clinch up but Williams manages to avoid the attempt. Williams doesn't manage to clinch there - Bean circles away.
#T2# Williams shoots in looking for a takedown. Bean tries to sprawl out of it but Williams keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bean manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD# Bean bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SU# Bean stands up and we're back to a striking position. Williams tries to clinch but Bean is having none of it. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Williams.#T3##CL# Bean closes the distance and pushes Williams back into the cage. Bean is trying to drag Williams to the mat but Williams just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Bean wants to take the fight to the mat but Williams manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD# Williams is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bean is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Williams to the mat. Williams regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB# Bean thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bean trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4# Williams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bean trying to stand up but can't free himself from Williams's guard.#SUB# Bean 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. Bean won't allow Williams to sweep him here. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bean wants to stand but Williams is controlling his posture from full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frederic Bean dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Frederic Bean'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. This is the final round! #R3# Williams tries for a takedown but Bean sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bean swats him away and circles back towards the center. Bean attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Williams shoots in and drives through. Bean sprawls well. Williams wants to clinch. Bean is looking to counter the offense by Williams and move into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Williams goes for a double leg but Bean avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bean continues to drive forward. Frederic Bean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willy Williams. Williams gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL# and Bean counters by clinching up. #T1# Bean fails to pull guard.
Williams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bean has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bean is trying to pull guard but Williams has him pressed against the cage. Williams is looking to control Bean's arms but Bean gets an underhook and turns him. Now Williams has his back to the cage. Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Williams works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Williams drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bean is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Williams pulls him back up using the underhooks. Come on Bean - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bean goes for a takedown attempt but Williams pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Williams shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bean as he avoids it easily. Bean tries to counter by clinching up but Williams breaks away and moves out of range. Bean showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Williams.
Bean wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2# Williams with a lazy takedown attempt and Bean counters with a three punch combo that has Williams backing up. Williams nods at Bean to acknowledge the strikes. Williams moves out of range of the body kick. Bean chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Williams shoots and misses #CL# and Bean counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bean. Bean is trying to pull guard but Williams has him pressed against the cage.#BC# Bean's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD# Bean shoots in and gets a takedown into Williams's guard. Frederic Bean overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU# Bean stands up from Williams's guard - Bean perhaps looking for a knockout. Bean will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3# Bean misses with a double jab.
Williams tries to clinch up but Bean circles away and keeps his distance. Bean seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Williams shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL# and Bean counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Bean goes for a takedown in the clinch but Williams prevents it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Williams prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bean has Williams pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Williams manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T4# Williams is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bean is defending well. Bean is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Williams gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Bean is trying to force a seperation but Williams has the dominant position. Williams tries to break the clinch but Bean is controlling the position. Bean is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Williams gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Williams just leaning against Bean, taking a breather. Bean is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Williams to keep the fight standing. Williams has Bean pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bean manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD# Bean pulls guard. Williams looking to pass the guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bean is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight! Frederic Bean showed his dominance in that final round. I think Bean 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frederic Bean! In defeat, Willy Williams stepped up to the mic, saying 'No comments...'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Rodriguez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Bean being controlled here, momentarily. Bean avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Bean 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. Bean controls Rodriguez momentarily but Rodriguez frees himself. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rodriguez controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB# Bean working for submissions but it's allowed Rodriguez to get to half guard.
#T1# Bean avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rodriguez. Rodriguez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bean knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Rodriguez controlling the pace. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bean trying to control but Rodriguez postures up.
Rodriguez controlling the action here. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2# Rodriguez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Bean might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Rodriguez showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3# Bean wants to sweep here but Rodriguez controlling him for the moment. Rodriguez sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB# Bean is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rodriguez defends well. Rodriguez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Bean is trying to control the position but Rodriguez postures up. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Danga de danga de dang - Rodriguez scores with a four punch combination!#TD2# Bean gets caught napping as Rodriguez dives in and scores a takedown. Bean manages to retain guard. Bean could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Rodriguez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Rodriguez stays in close to Bean's body and controls the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Rodriguez dominated that round. The cut man is working on Frederic Bean's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2##TD2# Rodriguez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rodriguez lands in his opponent's guard. Rodriguez showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Rodriguez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1# Rodriguez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bean is proving hard to escape from. Rodriguez won't allow Bean to sweep him here. #SUB2# Rodriguez 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. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Rodriguez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bean's head.#CUT2# Frederic Bean's cut is getting worse. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rodriguez's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #CUT2# Frederic Bean's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Bean can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rodriguez controls the pace. Rodriguez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB# Bean has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rodriguez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Bean can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rodriguez controls the pace.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Rodriguez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2# Jeez, Frederic Bean's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. Rodriguez swinging wildly here.
As Rodriguez tries to get set, Bean tries to push him back and clinch up but Rodriguez manages to avoid the attempt.#T3# Bean throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rodriguez's waist but Rodriguez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bean off to one side. Bean keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2# Rodriguez dives in and scores a takedown into Bean's guard. Rodriguez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Rodriguez tries to stand but Bean is controlling from the bottom. Rodriguez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4# Rodriguez wants to get up but he can't break Bean's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Bean working a defensive guard but Rodriguez passes into half guard.
Rodriguez wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Bean uses the opportunity to regain full guard. Rodriguez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Bean is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Rodriguez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Frederic Bean'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. And we move into the final round! #R3# Rodriguez swings away with a leg kick that misses. Bean wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Good shot there by Rodriguez.#TD2# Rodriguez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bean's half guard.#SUB2# Rodriguez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2# Rodriguez is looking for a kimura here.
#T1# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bean avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rodriguez. Rodriguez controlling the pace. Bean trying to hold on to Rodriguez's head to control him but Rodriguez postures up.
#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Rodriguez seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD# Bean drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rodriguez is trying to get back to half guard.#T3# Rodriguez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bean off and has taken his back! Rodriguez is looking to control Bean but Bean is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2# Bean is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Rodriguez trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T4# Bean just trying to survive but Rodriguez is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. I would not like to be Bean right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bean trying to control the action but Rodriguez just sinks the hooks in.
And that's the end of the fight! Jorge Rodriguez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Rodriguez 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorge Rodriguez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2016 |
#R1# Doo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bean circles away quickly and effectively. Nice uppercut lands for Doo. That snapped Bean's head back.
Doo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Doo tries to get set, Bean tries to push him back and clinch up but Doo manages to avoid the attempt. Doo just misses with a punch to the body.
Bean seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Doo connects with the punch. Nice defenses there by Bean. Bean was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. A punch combination from Doo misses. Doo throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Doo misses with a body punch
and Bean counters with a thumping low kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A punch combination from Doo misses. Doo Doo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bean takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Doo scores to the head and body with a nice combination! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Doo misses with a body shot.
As Doo tries to get set, Bean tries to push him back and clinch up but Doo manages to avoid the attempt.#T1# Doo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bean manages to avoid it. Doo misses with a wild combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Doo. That snapped Bean's head back.
#CUT2# Frederic Bean's cut is getting worse. Doo connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Bean covering up! Doo comes in with a big uppercut and Bean goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Doo Doo! Doo Doo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2016 |
#R1# Bean displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Promos Jr. It looked like Bean was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Promos Jr is defended easily by Bean. Bean is looking for a counter combo. Promos Jr looks to land a combination but Bean avoids it well. As Promos Jr tries to get set, Bean tries to push him back and clinch up but Promos Jr manages to avoid the attempt. Bean could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Promos Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Promos Jr gets a takedown into half guard. Bean wants to control but Promos Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1# Promos Jr wants to pass the guard but Bean is defending well. Promos Jr wants to stand but Bean has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. Promos Jr blocks the strikes from Bean.
Promos Jr seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Bean avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Promos Jr. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2# Promos Jr clinches up with Bean and pushes him back against the cage.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#BC2# Promos Jr breaks the clinch.
#TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Bean. Bean working away. Promos Jr tries to improve position but can't. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bean wants to stand but Promos Jr is controlling his arm. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Bean looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB# Bean wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Promos Jr, who protects the arm well. #T3# Bean tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. Promos Jr is looking to reverse the position. Promos Jr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bean's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Bean controlling the action here. Promos Jr is controlling Bean's trapped leg to prevent Bean from advancing to side control.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Promos Jr is looking to control Bean's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Promos Jr avoid being mounted?#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Promos Jr closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2# Promos Jr is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Promos Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Promos Jr dominated that round. The cut man is working on Frederic Bean'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# Promos Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Promos Jr fails to land the takedown. Bean throws a quick counter kick to the body but Promos Jr avoids it. Promos Jr is looking to land body kicks. Bean tries to counter by clinching up but Promos Jr breaks away and moves out of range.#TD2# Bean gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Promos Jr to score an easy takedown into full guard. Bean is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Promos Jr wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Bean's closed guard. He's half up but Bean has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Bean pivots and extends the arm, Promos Jr falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Bean! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frederic Bean!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Magnetti closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bean quickly recovers to half guard. Magnetti is thwarting Bean's attempts to control the position. Magnetti is trying to control the action in half guard but Bean is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Magnetti performing his best blanket impression for a moment. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Magnetti drops an elbow to the side of Bean's head. #CUT2# It looks like Frederic Bean has been cut. Magnetti not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1# Magnetti content to control rather than advance. Bean tries to roll over but Magnetti keeps him under control. Magnetti sitting and controlling from the half guard. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. An inside leg kick from Magnetti misses. Bean misses with a combination
#TD2# and Magnetti decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bean's guard. Bean keeping moving, preventing Magnetti from controlling successfully. Magnetti landing some decent shots from guard. Magnetti slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Bean knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Magnetti on the ground.#T3# Magnetti looking to pass the guard. Magnetti postures up.
Magnetti pushes down on Bean's leg and manages to get into half guard. Magnetti uses his free foot to push down on Bean's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bean. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Magnetti trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4# Magnetti thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #SUB2# Magnetti goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bean is on top in guard.
Magnetti trying to keep a closed guard but Bean is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Magnetti manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bean manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Magnetti 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. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Magnetti dominated that round. The cut man is working on Frederic Bean's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Nice uppercut lands for Magnetti. That snapped Bean's head back.
Magnetti changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bean tries to avoid it but Magnetti manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bean to the ground. Bean escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Magnetti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Magnetti shoots in and drives through. Bean sprawls well. Magnetti fails with a takedown attempt. Frederic Bean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Magnetti. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bean lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Magnetti circles away quickly and effectively. Magnetti is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Magnetti fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bean avoids it really well and circles away. Antonio Magnetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1# Bean tries to clinch but Magnetti is having none of it. Magnetti throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bean's waist but Bean gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Magnetti off to one side. Bean seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Magnetti is breathing heavily. Bean avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bean really is a fat lump. Magnetti fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Bean throws a head kick but Magnetti moves out of range.
Magnetti will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Magnetti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Bean wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Magnetti dives in and grabs Bean's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bean pushes down on Magnetti's head and hops out.#T2# Bean lands a high kick!
Magnetti takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An inside leg kick from Bean misses. Magnetti is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Bean shoots in for a double leg but Magnetti sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Magnetti darts in looking for a takedown but Bean gets double underhooks and turns Magnetti into the cage. Bean tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Magnetti manages to circle out of the way.#TD# Bean scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB# Bean tries for a kimura but Magnetti is defending well. Magnetti tries to improve position but can't. #T3# Bean lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Magnetti struggling a bit here. Bean tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. Magnetti tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bean wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB# Bean thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Bean wants to stand but Magnetti has his arm trapped. Bean wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magnetti keeps working. Magnetti tries to bench press Bean off him but Bean keeps the position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU# Bean decides to stand back up. Bean steps back and let's Magnetti get back to his feet. Bean dives in for a single leg takedown but Magnetti sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frederic Bean dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Frederic Bean's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Magnetti misses with a series of wild punches.
Bean tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Magnetti manages to circle out of the way.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Bean looking for a takedown. Bean is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Magnetti gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Bean is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Magnetti pulls him back up using the underhooks. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frederic Bean. 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. Bean wants a takedown.
#TD2# Magnetti is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bean can't fight it off and eventually Magnetti manages to take the fight to the floor. Bean looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Magnetti passes Bean's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1##SUB2# Magnetti is working for a kimura but Bean is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Magnetti throwing shots but Bean is blocking nicely. Magnetti moves into full mount! Bean won't be happy about that! Bean might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Magnetti in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#T2# Magnetti with good strikes from the mount here! Magnetti looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Magnetti putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#CUT2# Frederic Bean's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Magnetti has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Magnetti postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Bean in real trouble here! The ref calls for Bean to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Magnetti!
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2016 |
#R1##TD# Castaneda shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Simoneau napping and manages to drive through into side control! Castaneda working away. Castaneda really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB# Castaneda tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Simoneau is holding Castaneda down, trying to stall. You can see the frustration on Simoneau's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Simoneau gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Simoneau blocking the ground and pound attempt from Castaneda. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Castaneda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Simoneau tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Castaneda lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB# Castaneda is looking for a kimura here.
#T1# Castaneda thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Simoneau's head. Castaneda 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.#SU# Castaneda decides to stand and escape the position. Simoneau swats away the attempt to clinch by Castaneda. Simoneau is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Simoneau throws a sloppy head kick and Castaneda moves out of range easily. Castaneda wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Simoneau throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#TD# Castaneda changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Simoneau looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB# Castaneda tries for a kimura but Simoneau is defending well. Simoneau is looking to regain half guard here but Castaneda keeps moving and retains side control. #T2# Simoneau can't do much from the bottom here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Castaneda scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB# Castaneda is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Simoneau is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Simoneau is not content to let Castaneda control the position. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Simoneau wants to control but Castaneda postures up.#SUB# Castaneda working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Simoneau misses with an elbow from the bottom.#T3# Castaneda working the ground and pound from side control. Simoneau throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land. Simoneau is looking to reverse the position. You can see the frustration on Simoneau's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Simoneau manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Castaneda stalling. Castaneda not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB# Castaneda is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB# Castaneda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4# Castaneda sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB# Castaneda wants to work for an arm triangle but Simoneau is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nice strikes from Castaneda there. Simoneau punching from the bottom.
#SUB# Castaneda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Simoneau is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Castaneda's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Castaneda's back! We've been informed that Simoneau has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Castaneda rolls, trying to escape but Simoneau keeps control of the position.
Simoneau scores with punches to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Castaneda 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##CL# Castaneda clinches. #TD2# Simoneau lands a takedown into guard.
Simoneau really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Castaneda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB# Castaneda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Castaneda is trying to keep Simoneau in close.
Simoneau wants to control from the top but Castaneda keeps moving. Simoneau is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB# Castaneda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Simoneau defends it easily. Castaneda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simoneau can do to turn this around? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Simoneau landing with the ground and pound. #SUB# Simoneau avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Simoneau must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1# Simoneau chips away with some ground and pound. Castaneda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Castaneda will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB# Castaneda has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Simoneau is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Castaneda. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Simoneau wants to control but Castaneda is keeping him busy. Simoneau scores with punches from side control. Simoneau working away. Simoneau lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Castaneda is not content to let Simoneau control the position. #SU2# Simoneau has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T2##TD2# Simoneau drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES# Castaneda manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD2# Simoneau gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Castaneda regains guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Castaneda is pulling down on Simoneau's head. It's preventing any offense from Simoneau, at least for the moment. Simoneau content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2# Simoneau drops back looking for a leg! Castaneda is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Castaneda manages to kick Simoneau off! Simoneau jumps back into Castaneda's guard. Simoneau throws a big right hand that misses. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3# Simoneau preventing the sweep. #SUB# Castaneda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Simoneau gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU2# Simoneau gets to his feet - Castaneda follows without any prompting. #TD2# Simoneau shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Castaneda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Castaneda 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# Simoneau is positioning himself well to prevent Castaneda advancing to mount. Simoneau trying to control here.
Simoneau is looking for a sweep. Castaneda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4# Simoneau is not content to let Castaneda control the position. Castaneda drops an elbow to the side of Simoneau's head. Castaneda keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2# Simoneau looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Simoneau has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Castaneda is working away from the top position though. Simoneau punching from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Castaneda. Simoneau has hold of Castaneda's hands but Castaneda slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Simoneau wants to improve his position but Castaneda is controlling well.
Castaneda 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.
Lucien Simoneau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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##TD# Castaneda fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Simoneau sprawls well initially but Castaneda persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB# Castaneda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Matt Castaneda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Simoneau has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Castaneda is working away from the top position though. Simoneau missing with punches from the bottom.
Castaneda scores with a couple of good hammerfists. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Simoneau has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Castaneda is working away from the top position though.#SUB2# Simoneau actively working from the bottom here. Castaneda lands strikes from half guard.#T1##SUB# Castaneda seems to be working for a kimura but Simoneau defends the submission attempt. Castaneda working over Simoneau with some ground and pound. Simoneau looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Simoneau has hold of Castaneda's hands but Castaneda slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB# Castaneda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Simoneau sees it coming and defends easily. Simoneau wants to control but Castaneda is keeping busy.
Castaneda lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Castaneda 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. Still in half guard, Castaneda seems content to control. Simoneau is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Castaneda lands a nice short elbow.#T2# Simoneau keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Castaneda blocks the strikes from Simoneau.
Castaneda trying to control from half guard but Simoneau is working away. #SU# Castaneda gets to his feet - back to striking we go! Simoneau takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Simoneau keeps the fight on the outside. Simoneau changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2# Castaneda gets caught napping as Simoneau dives in and scores a takedown. Castaneda manages to retain guard. Castaneda is trying to control the position but Simoneau postures up. Simoneau trying to control but Castaneda is working from the bottom. Castaneda 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# We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Simoneau can do anything to dispel that myth. Simoneau wants to get back to full guard. Castaneda drops an elbow to the side of Simoneau's head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# Castaneda seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Castaneda slips a nice elbow through Simoneau's hands, connecting with Simoneau's forehead.#SU# Castaneda stands up from half guard. Simoneau swats away the attempt to clinch by Castaneda.#TD2# Simoneau shoots in and gets a takedown into Castaneda's guard. Castaneda looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB# Castaneda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4# Simoneau connects with a couple of short punches. Castaneda controls Simoneau momentarily but Simoneau frees himself. Simoneau lands a couple of decent looking shots. Simoneau trying to control but Castaneda is working from the bottom. Simoneau not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Simoneau throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Castaneda works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Castaneda preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Castaneda is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Simoneau stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Castaneda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Matt Castaneda showed his dominance in that final round. I think Castaneda 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Castaneda!
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