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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Duprus shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Hardson kicks Duprus off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Hardson instigates a clinch.
Hardson tries a body shot but Duprus blocks it.
Duprus utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hardson blocks an uppercut.
Hardson wants to break free but Duprus has control.
Hardson gets through Duprus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Hardson breaks from the clinch.
Duprus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hardson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Hardson clinches with his opponent.
A short uppercut from Hardson. #BC2#
Hardson breaks from the clinch.
Duprus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardson.
Duprus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Hardson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Hardson clinches with his opponent.
Hardson scores with a shoulder strike.
A frustrated look appears on Hardson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Duprus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hardson.
Duprus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hardson has him pressed against the cage.
Duprus looking to slow down the pace here.
Hardson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Duprus missing with knees to the body.
#BC2#
Hardson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Hardson closes the distance and pushes Duprus back into the cage.
Hardson works on Duprus's body with a couple of short punches.
Hardson scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Hardson breaks the clinch.
Hardson misses with the combination.
#T2#
Duprus throws a head kick that Hardson semi-blocks.
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!
Hardson tries to land a leg kick but Duprus saw it coming and moves away.
Hardson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hardson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Duprus defending well as Hardson loads up on a big left hand.
Duprus misses with a body shot.
Hardson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Duprus backs up against the cage.
#CUT2#
It looks like Fabien Duprus has been cut.
Duprus wants to clinch up but Hardson keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Hardson rushes Duprus and presses him up against the cage.
Duprus misses with some punches.
Hardson tries to pull guard but Duprus holds him up against the cage and eventually Hardson drops back down to his feet.
Hardson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Hardson scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Hardson manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Hardson darts in and clinches Duprus up against the cage.
Hardson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC2#
Hardson breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Duprus gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Duprus is breathing heavily.
Duprus being controlled here, momentarily.
Duprus working a defensive guard here.
Hardson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Hardson cracks Duprus with a solid left hand.
Hardson stopping the sweep attempt from Duprus.#SU2#
Hardson stands up from Duprus's guard - Hardson perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Hardson looking to score a takedown here. Duprus is defending well but Hardson drives through and ends up in Duprus's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardson sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ston Hardson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fabien Duprus's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hardson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Duprus. Duprus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hardson lands a slapping body shot.
#TD2#
Hardson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Duprus's guard.
Hardson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hardson slips nicely into half guard.#SU2#
Hardson escapes and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Hardson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ston Hardson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Hardson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hardson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Duprus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ston Hardson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hardson misses with a double jab.
Hardson throws a nice looking combination but Duprus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Hardson throws a series of punches but Duprus moves out of range.
Hardson scores with a jab.#CL2#
Hardson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duprus. #TD2#
Hardson jumps guard and drags Duprus to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hardson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hardson works over Duprus with some ground and pound from guard.
Hardson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Duprus is looking to stand up but Hardson isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duprus controls Hardson momentarily but Hardson frees himself.
Hardson controlling from the top position. #T2#
Duprus thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB#
Duprus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hardson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hardson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Let's hope that Hardson 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.
Hardson works over Duprus with some ground and pound from guard.
Hardson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hardson.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ston Hardson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Duprus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Duprus darts in looking for a takedown but Hardson gets double underhooks and turns Duprus into the cage.
Duprus tries to clinch there but Hardson circles away.
Hardson misses with the combination.
Hardson misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2#
Hardson pushes Duprus up against the cage in a clinch.
Hardson lands with a right to the head.
Hardson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hardson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Hardson. #T4##BC#
Duprus breaks from the clinch.
Hardson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Duprus seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hardson throws a wild body kick that Duprus sees coming a mile off.
Duprus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Duprus closes the distance and clinches.
Duprus stops a takedown attempt from Hardson.
Fabien Duprus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ston Hardson.#TD2#
Hardson manages to pull guard.
Duprus would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hardson controlling Duprus's posture.
Duprus trying to control but Hardson is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ston Hardson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fabien Duprus's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Jab by Hardson.
Hardson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC2#
Duprus is rocked!
Sloppy strikes from Hardson. Those never looked like landing.
Oh Duprus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hardson throws an overhand right that drops Duprus like a sack of potatoes! Hardson dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ston Hardson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Sulivan has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Sulivan breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Sulivan pushes Bailey up against the cage in a clinch.
Bailey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sulivans head.
Bailey really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bailey keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sulivan's efforts to push away.
Sulivan prevents Bailey from breaking the clinch.
Sulivan is trying to break free.
Bailey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sulivan has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Bailey manages to break the clinch.
Sulivan throws a head kick but Bailey moves out of range.
Bailey dives in and grabs Sulivan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sulivan pushes down on Bailey's head and hops out.#CL2#
Sulivan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bailey, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Sulivan wants to take the fight to the mat but Bailey manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sulivan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sulivan blocks a body shot from Bailey.
Sulivan prevents a body shot from Bailey.
Sulivan leaning against his opponent.
Sulivan is trying to pull guard but Bailey has him pressed against the cage.
Bailey has Sulivan pressed against the cage, preventing Sulivan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sulivan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sulivan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wilbur Bailey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erwan Sulivan.
Bailey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD2#
Sulivan is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bailey can't fight it off and eventually Sulivan manages to take the fight to the floor. Bailey looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sulivan looks winded!#T2#
Sulivan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bailey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sulivan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sulivan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bailey tries to strike from the bottom.
Bailey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sulivan wants to stand and escape but instead Bailey has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Bailey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bailey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bailey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sulivan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bailey. #T3#
Sulivan 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#
Sulivan blocks the strikes from Bailey.
Bailey misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Bailey trying to control here.
Bailey misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Bailey controlling the position well.
Sulivan misses with a head shot. Bailey uses the momentum to regain guard.
Bailey wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Sulivan postures up.
#SUB2#
Sulivan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Bailey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bailey throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Sulivan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bailey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bailey looking for a sweep. Not yet Bailey, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sulivan wants to control from the top but Bailey keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bailey is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bailey fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erwan Sulivan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Bailey tries to keep at a distance but Sulivan has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Bailey breaks from the clinch.
Sulivan misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Bailey moves into the clinch.
Sulivan working hard to break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bailey.
Sulivan is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Bailey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sulivan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bailey appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sulivan shoots in but Bailey avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wilbur Bailey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erwan Sulivan.
Sulivan is breathing heavily.#T1#
Sulivan throws a nice looking combination but Bailey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Sulivan looks to move away, Bailey throws a big counter combo but Sulivan just gets out of the way.#TD#
Bailey shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sulivan is looking to improve his position.
Sulivan has hold of Bailey's hands but Bailey slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bailey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bailey throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sulivan trying to control from the bottom.
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. Bailey connects with a nice short shot to Sulivan's temple.
Bailey is trying to control the action in half guard but Sulivan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bailey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bailey is thwarting Sulivan's attempts to control the position.
Bailey is nestled in close to Sulivan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Bailey drops an elbow to the side of Sulivan's head.
Sulivan felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sulivan is trying to maintain the position but Bailey is very close to passing his half guard.
Bailey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sulivan defending well though.
Sulivan tries to roll over but Bailey keeps him under control.
Sulivan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bailey scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bailey looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sulivan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bailey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sulivan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bailey.
Sulivan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bailey.
Bailey is nestled in close to Sulivan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bailey scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bailey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bailey not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bailey scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3##SUB2#
Sulivan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bailey pulls his head out easily.
Nice strikes from Bailey there.
Sulivan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bailey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sulivan's head.
Sulivan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bailey scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Sulivan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bailey drops an elbow to the side of Sulivan's head.
Bailey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sulivan on the ground.
Bailey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bailey working the head and body with strikes.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bailey in particular looking to stall.
Sulivan is looking for a sweep. Bailey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Bailey working over Sulivan with some ground and pound. Sulivan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sulivan tries to roll over but Bailey keeps him under control.
Sulivan trying to control but Bailey postures up.
Wilbur Bailey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bailey throwing shots but Sulivan is blocking nicely. #SU#
Bailey escapes and gets back to his feet. #CL#
Bailey moves into range and clinches up with Sulivan.
Sulivan is trying to break the clinch but Bailey has him pressed against the cage.
Bailey working Sulivan over with knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bailey throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sulivan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilbur Bailey dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bailey closes the distance and clinches up with Sulivan, looking for a takedown. Bailey pushes Sulivan against the cage but Sulivan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bailey shoots in looking for a takedown. Sulivan tries to sprawl out of it but Bailey keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sulivan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sulivan takes a swing at Bailey's ribcage but misses.
Bailey went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bailey fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilbur Bailey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sulivan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Sulivan. No joy for Bailey on that attempt.
Sulivan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sulivan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bailey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sulivan as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Bailey avoids the head kick by Sulivan.
Bailey takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#CL2#
Sulivan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sulivan can't break the clinch.
Bailey misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sulivan.
Bailey works on Sulivan's body with a couple of short punches.
Bailey is leaning against Sulivan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sulivan avoiding damage as Bailey throws knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T2#
Bailey landing knees to the body.
Wilbur Bailey has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sulivan tries to score a body lock takedown but Bailey shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bailey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knees to the body from Bailey.
Good body shot from Bailey.
Sulivan wants a takedown but no success here.
A short right from Bailey.
Bailey can't find room to land a body shot as Sulivan controls the action.
Sulivan working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
Sulivan is trying to maintain a safe position but Bailey gets an underhook and turns Sulivan into the cage.
Bailey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Bailey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bailey takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bailey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sulivan.
Bailey attempts a counter takedown but Sulivan avoids it well and moves away.
Bailey dives in for a single leg takedown but Sulivan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Sulivan instigates a clinch.
Bailey lands a shoulder strike.
Bailey can't find room to land a body shot as Sulivan controls the action.
#T4#
Bailey landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bailey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bailey unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bailey.
A short body shot lands from Bailey as the two fighters clinch.
Bailey throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sulivan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Bailey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Bailey moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wilbur Bailey showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bailey has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilbur Bailey!
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Event:
GFC 2: The Hurricane
Date: Apr 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Trevor misses with a head kick.
Trevor tries to clinch but Mason moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Trevor.
Mason avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Trevor. #TD2#
Mason drives through with a takedown into Trevor's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason postures up in Trevor's guard and throws a big left but Trevor blocks it.
Mason postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mason working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Trevor's head.
Mason really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Trevor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mason lands a couple of elbows.
Trevor has control of Mason's left arm, preventing Mason from doing any damage.
Mason with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Trevor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mason is aware though and is defending well.
Mason chips away with some ground and pound.
Mason connects with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mason with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Trevor has momentary wrist control but Mason slips an elbow through the middle.
Mason with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mason scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Trevor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Trevor is breathing heavily.
Mason throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mason must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mason scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Trevor is rocked!
Mason postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oh Trevor is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mason arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Trevor's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mike Mason!
Mike Mason spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 618 Round 2
Date: Apr 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Trevor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sakamoto only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sakamoto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Trevor appears to be looking for a big counter.
Trevor is looking to land body kicks.
Sakamoto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Sakamoto looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Trevor is looking to get back to is feet but Sakamoto passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakamoto is putting a hurting on Trevor here, landing some big shots from side control.
Trevor is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Sakamoto controlling the position from side mount.
Sakamoto lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sakamoto scoring with punches and elbows.
Sakamoto working the body and head with strikes.
Sakamoto lands an elbow. #T1#
Sakamoto scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Trevor to see if he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakamoto lands a few punches from side control.
Trevor is letting Sakamoto control him for a moment.
Sakamoto working away.
Trevor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sakamoto lands a nice forearm strike.
Sakamoto landing a few strikes.
Sakamoto landing a few strikes. #ROC2#
Trevor is rocked!
Trevor takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Oh Trevor is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sakamoto cracks Trevor with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Sakamoto immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Trevor is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Sakamoto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiro Sakamoto!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Sulivan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cherry tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sulivan taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Sulivan swings around for an armbar but Cherry sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sulivan's guard.
Cherry slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sulivan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cherry is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cherry makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Cherry seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sulivan wants to stand up but Cherry is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sulivan looking to control.
#SUB2#
Sulivan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cherry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Sulivan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cherry defends well.
Cherry has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cherry lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cherry wants to control from the top but Sulivan keeps moving.
Cherry is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cherry seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sulivan for as long as he can get away with.
Sulivan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cherry.
Cherry throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sulivan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sulivan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Cherry has gone for a leg lock! Sulivan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cherry's guard.#REVB#
Sulivan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cherry swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Cherry throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Cherry trying to keep a closed guard but Sulivan is proving a slippery customer.
Sulivan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cherry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cherry looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sulivan tries to free his leg and advance position but Cherry is retaining full guard.
Cherry looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sulivan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Cherry manages to get to full guard.
#SU2#
Sulivan decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cherry, up you get! #T4#
Cherry avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cherry throws a quick counter head kick but Sulivan was just out of range.#TD#
Cherry 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.
Sulivan wants to get back to his feet but Cherry is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sulivan is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Sulivan looks winded!
Cherry looking for a sweep. Not yet Cherry, not yet.
Sulivan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cherry is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cherry trying to keep a closed guard but Sulivan is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Erwan Sulivan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cherry's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sulivan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cherry moves away.
A jab from Sulivan misses.
Cherry thinks about countering with a head kick.
Sulivan tries to clinch up.
Sulivan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sulivan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Erwan Sulivan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sulivan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cherry.
Sulivan throws a right and a left that Cherry avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sulivan, as that shot connected.
Erwan Sulivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sulivan tries to clinch there but Cherry circles away.
Sulivan just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCherry.
Sulivan tries for a takedown but Cherry sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sulivan is breathing heavily.#T1##TD2#
Sulivan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cherry to the mat! Cherry manages to get full guard.
Erwan Sulivan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cherry looking for a sweep. Not yet Cherry, not yet.
Cherry trying to control the position.
Cherry 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#
Sulivan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cherry scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cherry working Sulivan over with strikes.
Cherry scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cherry prevents Sulivan from improving his position.
Cherry lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2##SUB#
Cherry is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cherry takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sulivan is looking for a sweep. Cherry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cherry controlling the action here.
Cherry lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cherry trying to control from half guard but Sulivan is working away. #T3#
Cherry lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cherry sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cherry missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sulivan trying to control here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cherry avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cherry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sulivan tries a head kick but it misses.
Cherry tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sulivan swivels and escapes.
Sulivan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cherry counters with a nice uppercut.
Sulivan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cherry leaves Sulivan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Cherry dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Sulivan closes the distance and clinches up with Cherry, looking for a takedown. Sulivan pushes Cherry against the cage but Cherry circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sulivan misses with a takedown
and Cherry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sulivan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Victor Cherry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erwan Sulivan.
Sulivan shoots for a double leg takedown but Cherry sprawls well. He's pushed Sulivan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cherry half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sulivan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cherry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Cherry drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cherry connects with a couple of short punches.
Sulivan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Cherry is in close to Sulivan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cherry lands a couple of digs.
Cherry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sulivan can do to turn this around?
Cherry with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cherry 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cherry's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cherry chips away with some ground and pound.
Cherry stands up over Sulivan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cherry's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cherry engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Sulivan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cherry passes into half guard.
#T2#
Cherry is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Cherry there.
Cherry slows the pace down in half guard.
Ground and pound from Cherry.
Cherry scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sulivan is looking for a sweep. Cherry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Cherry is controlling the pace.
Sulivan wants to get back to his feet.
Cherry winds up and cracks Sulivan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cherry is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Cherry is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sulivan has hold of Cherry's hands but Cherry slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cherry lands strikes from half guard.
Sulivan trying to hold on to Cherry's head to control him but Cherry postures up.
Cherry looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Cherry seems content to control.
Cherry lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sulivan throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Cherry lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sulivan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cherry takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Cherry showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cherry 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Cherry!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 618 Round 1
Date: Apr 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Pagonyan throws a lazy right hand but Trevor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pagonyan tries to clinch but Trevor is having none of it.
Gor Pagonyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pagonyan shoots for a double leg takedown but Trevor sprawls well. He's pushed Pagonyan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pagonyan shoots in but Trevor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pagonyan tries to clinch but Trevor is having none of it.
Nice sprawl there from Trevor as Pagonyan shoots in.
Renaud Trevor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gor Pagonyan.
Pagonyan tries to clinch but Trevor moves out of range.
Pagonyan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Trevor swivels and escapes.
Trevor throws a big counter combination but Pagonyan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Trevor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Trevor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pagonyan, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Trevor tightens his grip and picks Pagonyan up, before dumping him to the ground. Pagonyan manages to land in guard.
Pagonyan is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Trevor dives into side control.
#REVB##SU#
Trevor has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD#
Pagonyan gets caught flat footed, as Trevor shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trevor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Trevor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pagonyan being controlled here, momentarily.
Pagonyan looks winded!
Trevor postures up and lands a big shot to Pagonyan's brow.
Trevor pushes down on Pagonyan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Trevor works his way into full mount! #T2##SUB#
Trevor working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Pagonyan looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Trevor! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Renaud Trevor!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Lareche sizes up Astalo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD#
Lareche decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lareche is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Astalo wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Astalo is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Lareche has latched onto it... Big trouble! Lareche pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Astalo is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Lareche!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Damien Lareche!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Duprus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Duprus closes the distance and pushes Hodge back into the cage.#BC2#
Duprus breaks the clinch.
Duprus checks the leg kick nicely there.
Duprus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD#
Hodge closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Duprus's guard.
Duprus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hodge controls the pace.
Duprus is looking to stand up but Hodge isn't so interested in that idea.
Duprus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hodge with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Hodge is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Duprus is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Duprus has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##ES#
Hodge has his feet on Duprus's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T1##TD#
Hodge is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Duprus's half guard.
Hodge content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Hodge seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2##SUB#
Hodge is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Duprus is defending against the submission attempts here by Hodge.
Duprus tries to roll over but Hodge keeps him under control.#SUB#
Hodge is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Duprus defends it well.
Duprus wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Hodge is working for a kimura but Duprus is defending it quite comfortably.
Duprus is trying to stand.
Duprus is looking to control Hodge's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Duprus avoid being mounted?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hodge working Duprus over with strikes.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hodge in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Hodge is working for a kimura but Duprus is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Hodge is working for a kimura but Duprus is defending it quite comfortably.
Hodge takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Duprus wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hodge slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Duprus trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Hodge manages to pass to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ariel Hodge 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##TD#
Hodge 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.
Duprus wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hodge manages to pass to side control. #SUB#
Hodge is looking for a kimura but Duprus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hodge to get the leverage.
Hodge performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Duprus pushes Hodge off looking to stand but Hodge dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hodge content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Hodge is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Duprus looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hodge content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Duprus is looking to improve his position.
Hodge is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU#
Hodge decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hodge. #SUB#
Hodge tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hodge has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hodge content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T3#
Hodge seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Duprus for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hodge'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.
Hodge is working Duprus over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hodge will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hodge moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Duprus is looking to get back to his feet here but Hodge is keeping cool and he's managed to take Duprus's back.
Duprus is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Hodge is looking for the choke from the back position but Duprus is controlling his hands well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hodge has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Duprus's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ariel Hodge dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Hodge tries to keep at a distance but Duprus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Duprus gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hodge.
A frustrated look appears on Hodge's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Duprus lands a left hand.
Hodge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duprus can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duprus is trying to pull guard but Hodge has him pressed against the cage.
Hodge is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Duprus has Hodge pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hodge as Duprus tries to tie him up. #T1#
Duprus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hodge just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Duprus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Duprus clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Hodge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Duprus has managed to clinch.
Hodge's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hodge goes for a takedown in the clinch but Duprus prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ariel Hodge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hodge is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Duprus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Duprus.
Duprus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Hodge counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Duprus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Duprus gets a clinch.
Duprus misses with an elbow strike.
#TD2#
Duprus successfully pulls guard.
Hodge is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Hodge drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hodge jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hodge content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Duprus has momentary wrist control but Hodge slips an elbow through the middle.
Hodge seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hodge stands up over Duprus, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SU#
Hodge stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Hodge looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Duprus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Duprus tries to get to full guard but Hodge has control of the leg.
Duprus wants to get back to his feet.#T4##SUB#
Hodge is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hodge sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hodge lands strikes from half guard.#SU#
Hodge gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Duprus rushes Hodge and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fabien Duprus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ariel Hodge is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Duprus lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fabien Duprus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hodge 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ariel Hodge!
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