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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 05, 2016 |
#R1# Knowles moves in looking to clinch but The Master pushes him off.#CL# Knowles gets in close and instigates a clinch. Knowles has The Master pressed against the cage.
Knowles wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD2# The Master jumps into guard, dragging Knowles to the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Knowles accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. The Master pulls Knowles in close to his closed guard and prevents Knowles from doing any damage or advancing position. Knowles stopping the sweep attempt from The Master. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Knowles stays in close to The Master's body and controls the position. #T1# The Master is controlling Knowles's posture. The Master is continuing to stall. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Knowles will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2# The Master has his foot on Knowles's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Knowles works his way back into a safe position though. The Master managing to control the position. Knowles trying to control the position from guard on top but The Master is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Knowles knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for The Master on the ground.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2# The Master looking for subs off his back but Knowles has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB# Knowles seems to be looking for submissions.
The Master keeping hold of Knowles's head, controlling as best he can. #T3# The Master misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The Master keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. The Master tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2# The Master 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. Knowles is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and The Master dives into side control.
#REVR# Knowles is looking to reverse the position. The Master working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T4# The Master controls the position. It looks like The Master might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. Knowles is pushing The Master's head away, looking to escape. The Master manages to hold on to the position though. The Master lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Knowles down.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# The Master is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Knowles is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. The Master is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Knowles will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob The Master dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2##TD2# The Master shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. The Master showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2# The Master is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The Master lands strikes from half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The Master keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Knowles trying to get back to full guard but The Master takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! The Master controlling the pace for now. #T1# The Master tries to control but Knowles wriggling away. The Master scoring with strikes but Knowles is staying in there. The Master can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Knowles is looking to escape. The Master controlling the pace for now. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Knowles sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T2# The Master moves into full mount! Knowles won't be happy about that! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The Master controlling the position easily from mount. The Master working the ground and pound effectively.
#T3##SUB2# The Master goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Knowles turns into him and now he's in The Master's guard.
Knowles wants to control from the top but The Master keeps moving. The Master has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. The Master working a defensive guard here.
Knowles missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. The Master is pulling down on Knowles's head. It's preventing any offense from Knowles, at least for the moment. Knowles stopping the sweep attempt from The Master. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! The Master trying to control the position here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob The Master 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. 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##TD2# Knowles gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. The Master 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. The Master working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hammerfist, elbow! yells The Master's corner. There ya go! There ya go! The Master 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. #T1##REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Knowles goes for a double leg but The Master avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as The Master continues to drive forward.#CL2# The Master clinches with his opponent.
The Master softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T2##BC2# The Master breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2# The Master looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Knowles!#ROC2# Knowles is rocked!#SUB2# The Master has hold of Knowles's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Knowles seems comfortable defending it but The Master has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Knowles is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Knowles is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but The Master couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bob The Master!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 01, 2016 |
#R1# Zastudil connects with a leg kick. Holder looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #TD2# Zastudil drives through with a takedown into Holder's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Zastudil controls from within his opponent's guard. Zastudil is looking to pass into half guard but Holder pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Holder is in guard.#REVR# Holder postures up in Zastudil's guard and throws a big left but Zastudil blocks it. #SU# Holder stands up and waves to Zastudil to follow him. Holder could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD# Zastudil gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Holder throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zastudil works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1# Holder is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Zastudil seems keen to control Holder's posture. Holder is looking to work some ground and pound but Zastudil has wrist control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Zastudil trying to control the position.
Holder is looking to work some ground and pound but Zastudil has wrist control. Holder being controlled here momentarily. Holder postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Holder 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.#SUB# Holder drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Holder jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Zastudil is striking but Holder is not phased and passes to half guard. Nice strikes from Holder there. Holder missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB# Holder is trying to work for a kimura but Zastudil is defending well.
Zastudil controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Holder prevents Zastudil from improving his position.#T3# Holder sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zastudil defending well though. Holder winds up and cracks Zastudil with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Holder tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Zastudil. Zastudil on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Zastudil is concentrating on defense, preventing Holder from advancing position. Zastudil throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SUB# Holder is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Zastudil is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zastudil can do anything to dispel that myth. Holder missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Zastudil wants to get back to his feet.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Holder throws a one two combo.
#TD# Holder closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zastudil did well to prevent Holder getting side control. Zastudil is looking to get back to is feet but Holder passes into side control.
Zastudil looks winded! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Holder lands a nice forearm strike. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darrell Holder dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2##TD2# Zastudil closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Holder did well to prevent Zastudil getting side control. Holder is trying to maintain the position but Zastudil is very close to passing his half guard. Holder avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zastudil. Zastudil throwing shots but Holder is blocking nicely. Zastudil keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Holder tries to roll over but Zastudil keeps him under control.#T1# Holder punching from the bottom.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2# Zastudil clinches up against the cage. Zastudil stalling.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holder. #TD# Holder drags the fight down to the ground.
Zastudil being controlled here momentarily. Zastudil stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holder swivels though and keeps the full guard. Holder wants to sweep but no luck. #T2# Zastudil cracks Holder with a solid left hand. Zastudil slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2# Zastudil is trying to get an arm triangle but Holder is defending well. Holder tries to improve position but can't. Zastudil throws a strike aimed at the side of Holder's head but Holder avoids it well. Zastudil working away.#T3# Holder is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Zastudil trying to control the position but Holder is working away. Holder struggling a bit here. Holder is trying to improve his position.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Zastudil wants to stand but Holder has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard. Zastudil slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Holder has a closed guard, preventing Zastudil from standing up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Zastudil showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##CL2# Zastudil moves into the clinch successfully.
A frustrated look appears on Holder's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2# Zastudil decides to pull guard. Holder postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SU# Holder stands and steps away. Zastudil gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Zastudil moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#CL2# Zastudil drives through and clinches with Holder against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Holder pulls guard effortlessly. Darrell Holder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Zastudil looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Holder has a closed guard, preventing Zastudil from standing up. #T1# Zastudil with a nice head shot there. Holder wants to sweep but no luck. Zastudil trying to control the position from guard on top but Holder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Zastudil passes Holder's left leg - he's now in half guard. Holder tries to roll over but Zastudil keeps him under control.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Zastudil trying to control the action but Holder is working from the bottom. Zastudil wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Holder uses the opportunity to regain full guard. Holder 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. Zastudil sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Holder's guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3# Holder is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2# Holder is defending against the submission attempts here by Zastudil.
Zastudil trying to control from half guard but Holder is working away. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Zastudil connects with a high kick. #CUT2# It looks like Darrell Holder has been cut.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD# Holder gets a takedown into half guard. Holder prevents Zastudil from improving his position. Zastudil is holding on to half guard well. Zastudil wants to get back to full guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Holder is nestled in close to Zastudil, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Holder thows a huge punch but Zastudil dodges it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight! Luke Zastudil comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Zastudil 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29 Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29 Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Zastudil!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1##CL# Knowles clinches up with Blart and pushes him back against the cage. Blart lands a knee to the body.
Blart pressing his opponent against the cage. Knowles can't break the clinch.
#BC# Knowles breaks the clinch.
Knowles throws a leg kick that is checked and Blart counters with a series of strikes. Knowles will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC2# Knowles is rocked! Pauk Blart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Blart rushes Knowles and presses him up against the cage. Oh Knowles is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Blart is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Blart is pushing Knowles up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD2# Blart gets a trip takedown into half guard. This has been an exciting period of action! The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Knowles really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Blart passes to full mount! Blart lands a heavy elbow. Blart controlling from the full mount. Knowles wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Blart.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Blart thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Blart unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Knowles wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Blart celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pauk Blart!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 22, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Jones wants to stand and escape but instead White has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2# Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Jones trying to keep a closed guard but White is proving a slippery customer.
White won't allow Jones to get back to his feet. #SU# White stands up from Jones's guard - White perhaps looking for a knockout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Jones shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. White manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES# White is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Jones presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T1# Jones dodges an elbow strike from White.
White is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him. White is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jones is defending well. Jones is trying to maintain a safe position but White gets an underhook and turns Jones into the cage. White doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC# White breaks the clinch.
Jones misses with a leg kick #TD# and White counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Jones wants to get back to his feet but White passes into half guard.
#REVB# Jones is trying to control but White passes into side control!
Jones tries to improve position but can't. #T2# A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB# White thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB# White is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jones has escaped the position, nice work there. Jones struggling a bit here. White lands an elbow. #T3##SUB# White goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jones has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for White but great work by Jones. White is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it. White gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. White controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Jones prevents White from improving his position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. White gets full guard.#T4##ES# White uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD2# Jones closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. White is concentrating on defense, preventing Jones from advancing position. White is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jones's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jones's back! This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB# White has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Jones! Can he survive? No! He's out! White 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 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Frederick White!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2016 |
#R1# A bone on bone clash there as Knowles blocks the leg kick.
#CL2# Malone Jr pushes Knowles up against the cage in a clinch. Knowles is trying to break the clinch but Malone Jr has him pressed against the cage. Knowles is trying to maintain a safe position but Malone Jr gets an underhook and turns Knowles into the cage. Knowles stalling against the cage.
Malone Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Knowles leaning his opponent against the cage. Malone Jr has had enough of the clinch but Knowles keeps him there for the moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Knowles looking to throw knees to the head but Malone Jr is blocking nicely.
Knowles wants to get back to striking at distance but Malone Jr won't allow it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Knowles with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knowles working hard to break the clinch.#BC2# Malone Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1# A jab from Malone Jr finds it's way through Knowles's defenses. Malone Jr connects with the punch.#ROC2# Knowles is rocked! Knowles walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Malone Jr swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Quigley Malone Jr! A relieved looking Quigley Malone Jr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2016 |
#R1# Salahadeen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cooke throws out the jab. Salahadeen closes the distance but Cooke moves to the side and Cooke counters with a straight right hand.#TD2# Salahadeen shoots in and bounces Cooke off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Salahadeen looking to pass the guard. Cooke wants to get back to his feet but Salahadeen is in a dominant position and won't allow it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Cooke looking for a guillotine here but Salahadeen defends easily.
#T1##SUB# Cooke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Salahadeen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Salahadeen trying to control but Cooke is working from the bottom. Cooke really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Salahadeen looks winded!#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Cooke doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Salahadeen dives in and grabs Cooke's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cooke pushes down on Salahadeen's head and hops out. Salahadeen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cooke swivels and escapes. Ali Salahadeen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cooke will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2# Salahadeen instigates a clinch. Salahadeen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cooke's efforts to push away. Salahadeen is trying to pull guard but Cooke turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Jerry Cooke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Salahadeen.#T3# Salahadeen is trying to stall.
Cooke is trying to break the clinch but Salahadeen is controlling him. Cooke is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Salahadeen pulls him back up using the underhooks. Cooke has Salahadeen pushed against the cage.#BC# Cooke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Salahadeen closes the distance but Cooke moves to the side and Cooke counters with a head kick. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD# Cooke closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Salahadeen to the mat! Salahadeen manages to get full guard. Salahadeen trying to control the position.
Cooke tries to stand but Salahadeen is controlling from the bottom. Cooke throwing strikes from guard but Salahadeen blocks nicely. Cooke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Salahadeen looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Cooke 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# Cooke shoots and misses and Salahadeen counters with a three punch combo that has Cooke backing up. Cooke nods at Salahadeen to acknowledge the strikes. Cooke chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Salahadeen shoots and misses and Cooke counters with a left and a right that stings Salahadeen. Salahadeen tries to clinch up but Cooke circles away and keeps his distance. Nice takedown defense from Salahadeen. No joy for Cooke on that attempt. Cooke scores with a head kick. Salahadeen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cooke chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cooke fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerry Cooke. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# Salahadeen wants to clinch up but Cooke keeps it at a distance. Cooke shoots in looking for a takedown. Salahadeen tries to sprawl out of it but Cooke keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Salahadeen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Jerry Cooke is winning the standup battle so far. Salahadeen fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Salahadeen wants to clinch but Cooke slips to the side and Cooke counters with a left to the body. Salahadeen avoids the body shot from Cooke.
#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Salahadeen tries to clinch there but Cooke circles away.
Salahadeen throws a hook to the side of Cooke's head but Cooke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Cooke throws a big counter combination but Salahadeen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Cooke shoots in for a takedown but Salahadeen shows good takedown defense. Cooke shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Salahadeen but Salahadeen pushes him off and we're back to square one. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cooke is defended easily by Salahadeen.#T3##CL2# Salahadeen gets in close and instigates a clinch. Salahadeen leaning against his opponent.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cooke as Salahadeen tries to tie him up. Nice elbow from Salahadeen. Salahadeen is trying to push Cooke away but Cooke has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Cooke keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Salahadeen's efforts to push away.#BC# Cooke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Cooke tries to keep at a distance but Salahadeen has taken the fight into the clinch. Salahadeen has Cooke pressed against the cage, preventing Cooke from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Salahadeen wants to get back to striking at distance but Cooke won't allow it.
Salahadeen can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ali Salahadeen will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3##CL# Cooke closes the distance and clinches. Cooke is pressed up against the cage. Salahadeen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cooke down to the mat. Cooke avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Salahadeen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cooke as he avoids it easily. Cooke swinging wildly here.
#TD# Salahadeen tries to sprawl but Cooke drives through with a takedown into half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Cooke is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Salahadeen has managed to free his arm - good work. Cooke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salahadeen can do to turn this around? Salahadeen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB# Cooke is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Cooke drops an elbow to the side of Salahadeen's head. Salahadeen trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB# Cooke is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Salahadeen has managed to free his arm - good work. #SU# Cooke decides to stand and escape the position. #T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Cooke has a takedown stuffed. Cooke sets himself, and Salahadeen steps forward looking for the clinch! Cooke avoids it this time. Salahadeen wants to clinch but Cooke slips to the side and Cooke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Cooke shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Salahadeen as he avoids it easily. #CL2# Salahadeen closes the distance and clinches. #BC# Cooke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3# Salahadeen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cooke paws at him with a jab and circles away. Cooke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Salahadeen shoots in but Cooke avoids the takedown attempt easily. Jerry Cooke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Salahadeen. Cooke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cooke throws a head kick that half lands.
Salahadeen moves in looking to clinch but Cooke pushes him off. Salahadeen misses with a few strikes there.
#T4# Salahadeen avoids the head kick by Cooke.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Salahadeen! But no joy. Nice sprawl there from Salahadeen as Cooke shoots in. Salahadeen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cooke as he jumps to the side. Salahadeen tries to clinch but Cooke is having none of it. Cooke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Cooke shoots in but Salahadeen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight! Jerry Cooke showed his dominance in that final round. I think Cooke 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28 Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerry Cooke!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1# Max lands with a hook. White tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2# It looks like Frederick White has been cut.#TD2# Max shoots in and gets a takedown into White's guard. White is looking to stand back up but Max counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by White. 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.#REVR##SU2# Max stands up from half guard. #TD2# Max closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. White did well to prevent Max getting side control. White manages to get to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Max trying to control but White is working from the bottom. Max must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Max is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1# Max stops White from standing up. White looking for a sweep. Not yet White, not yet. White is working hard here to advance position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. White is adopting a defensive guard. White wants to stand up but Max is controlling him. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#ES# White pushes Max off and gets back to his feet.
White shoots in for a double leg but Max sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Max throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2# White gets tackled into the cage by Max. Max maintains the clinch. #T2##BC2# Max breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Max moves into the clinch.#TD# White pulls guard effortlessly. Max would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. White wants to stand and escape but Max is having none of it. Max preventing the sweep. White is controlling Max's posture. Max prevents White from getting back to his feet. #T3##ES# White manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#CL2# White tries to keep at a distance but Max has taken the fight into the clinch. White fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD# White drags the fight down to the ground.
White has control of Max's left arm, preventing Max from doing any damage. Max is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Max is looking to work some ground and pound but White has wrist control.#T4# White avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Max wants to control from the top but White keeps moving. White is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Max dives into side control.
#SUB2# Max working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. White is looking to regain half guard here but Max keeps moving and retains side control. White is trying to buck Max off. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Robin Max will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Frederick White's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# White moves forwards but Max connects with a nice, crisp jab. Max pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2# Max changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. White looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Max throws a strike aimed at the side of White's head but White avoids it well. Max laying and praying for a moment but White takes advantage and regains half guard. White 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. Max is thwarting White's attempts to control the position. Max tries to stand but his hand is stuck under White. #T1# Max tries to pass the half guard into mount. White knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Max with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. White blocking the ground and pound attempt from Max. Max tries to stand but can't do so whilst White controls his leg. Frederick White overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. White is trying to stand up here but Max is controlling him well. White trying to control from the bottom.
Max is looking to take a break and control but White is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2# Max clinches up against the cage.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD# White has picked Max up - he's going for a ride! White dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Max tries to get to full guard but White has control of the leg. #SUB# White is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Max sees it coming and defends easily. White controlling the pace. #SUB# White seems to be working for a kimura but Max defends the submission attempt. Max strikes from the bottom but White uses the opportunity to move to side control.
#T3##SU# White stands up and beckons Max to his feet. #TD2# Max changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. White looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. White wants to get back to his feet. White tries to get back to half guard but can't. White is trying to control Max's posture but Max avoids it. White tries to bench press Max off him but Max keeps the position. #T4# Max working the ground and pound but White is defending the strikes. Max wants to lay and pray for a moment but White keeps working. White is trying to control Max's posture but Max avoids it. #SU2# Max decides to stand back up. Max steps back and let's White get back to his feet. Max goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. White shoots in looking for a takedown. Max tries to sprawl out of it but White keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Max manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Max with the counter takedown but White avoids it easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Max showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Frederick White's cut. 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##TD2# Max shoots in and bounces White off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Max trying to control but White is working from the bottom. White has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. White keeping full guard, as Max tries to pass. White might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Max trying to control but White is working from the bottom. #T1# White is controlling Max's posture. Max postures up in White's guard and throws a big left but White blocks it. White could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. White manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Max manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# White lands a couple of digs. Max has momentary wrist control but White slips an elbow through the middle. White landing some decent shots from guard. White is in close to Max's body, working some short punches and elbows. White postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2# White lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2# Max has his foot on White's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. White works his way back into a safe position though. Max trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! White working some strikes from top position. Max takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Max wants to sweep here but White controlling him for the moment. White lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SU# White decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Max attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#TD# White 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.#T3# White postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. White with a nice head shot there. White scoring with some ground and pound. White chips away with some ground and pound. White would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. White is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. White connects with a couple of short punches. White distracts Max with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. White is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Max pulls White in close to prevent any damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB# White drops back looking for a leg! Max is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Max manages to kick White off! White jumps back into Max's guard. White lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2# Max is looking for a triangle but White pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! White working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Max's head. Frederick White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Robin Max is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. White lands a couple of elbows.
And that's the end of the fight! Frederick White showed his dominance in that final round. I think Max 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29 Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robin Max!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 17, 2016 |
#R1# We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD# Cooke closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Garcia gets full guard. Cooke will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Cooke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cooke being controlled here momentarily. Garcia looking for a sweep. Not yet Garcia, not yet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Garcia looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cooke puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Garcia moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Cooke is fighting to break Garcia's control of his arms but Garcia is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Garcia is trying to control the position but Cooke postures up. #T1# Garcia pulls Cooke in close to prevent any damage. Cooke really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Garcia trying to keep a closed guard but Cooke is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Cooke throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T2# Cooke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Garcia feints the counter takedown.#TD# Cooke closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Garcia quickly recovers to half guard. Garcia is concentrating on defense, preventing Cooke from advancing position. Garcia is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2# Garcia looking for submissions off his back.#T3# Garcia is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cooke's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cooke's back! A bit of a pause in the action here. Garcia controlling the positon. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Cooke tries to escape but Garcia has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2# Garcia has his arm under Cooke's chin here. Game over son! Garcia squeezes tightly and Cooke is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Norge Garcia!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 17, 2016 |
#R1# Lombarg blocks a head kick by Knowles.
Lombarg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lombarg misses with a head kick.
Lombarg misses with a few strikes there.
Lombarg throws a right and a left that Knowles avoids nicely. Lombarg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Lombarg misses with the combination.
Knowles fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lombarg just manages to avoid it. Lombarg stalks Knowles and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Knowles's face. Knowles staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC2# Knowles is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Antonio Knowles has been cut. Knowles drops his hands for a split second and Lombarg immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Knowles face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Lombarg follows up with a right hand that knocks Knowles into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Victor Lombarg!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 15, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Stanger darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Holder trying to control from the bottom.
Holder might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Stanger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Holder defending well though. Holder is looking to improve his position.
Stanger looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Holder wants to control but Stanger is keeping busy and won't allow it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Holder regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1# Holder trying to control the position.
Holder keeping full guard, as Stanger tries to pass. Holder looking to sweep here. No luck so far. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Stanger trying to control the position from guard on top but Holder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2# Stanger shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Holder's guard. Stanger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Holder wants to sweep here but Stanger controlling him for the moment. Stanger postures up.
#T2# Holder keeping full guard, as Stanger tries to pass. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Holder wants to sweep here but Stanger controlling him for the moment. Stanger is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Stanger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Stanger stopping the sweep attempt from Holder.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3##TD2# Stanger fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Holder to the ground. Stanger is now in Holder's guard. Holder could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Holder can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stanger controls the pace. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Holder tries to land a sweep but no joy. Stanger 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. Stanger wants to control from the top but Holder keeps moving. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Holder is on top in guard.
#REVR# Holder looking to pass the guard. #T4# Holder won't allow Stanger to sweep him here. Holder loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Stanger looking to control.
Stanger lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Stanger controlling from the top position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Stanger preventing the sweep. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Stanger dominated that round. 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##CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Holder throws a head punch that misses. #TD2# Stanger pulls guard. Stanger looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Stanger will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#SUB2# Stanger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Holder defends well. Stanger throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU# Holder gets to his feet - Stanger follows without any prompting. Holder fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1# Stanger lands a right hook to the body.
#TD2# Stanger fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Holder to the ground. Stanger is now in Holder's guard. Stanger looking to pass the guard. Stanger has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Stanger postures up in Holder's guard and throws a big left but Holder blocks it. Holder keeping full guard, as Stanger tries to pass. Holder keeping moving, preventing Stanger from controlling successfully. Stanger is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T2# Stanger trying to stand up but can't free himself from Holder's guard. Holder keeping full guard, as Stanger tries to pass. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2# Stanger drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Holder struggling a bit here. Holder is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Stanger is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3# Holder is trying to improve his position.#SUB2# Stanger wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Holder, who protects the arm well. Holder managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Stanger.
#SU2# Stanger decides to stand back up. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD2# Stanger shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stanger showed some decent athleticism there. Holder tries to roll over but Stanger keeps him under control. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2# Stanger is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Holder sees it coming and defends easily.#SU2# Stanger stands up out of the half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2# Stanger shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Stanger is thwarting Holder's attempts to control the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Stanger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Holder shoots in for a double leg but Stanger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Stanger changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2# Stanger darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Holder keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Holder is trying to get back to full guard. Holder is not content to let Stanger control the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Holder won't allow Stanger to pass to mount. #T1# Stanger controlling the action here. Holder controlling the position for now. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Holder trying to control but Stanger postures up.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Holder throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stanger's waist but Stanger gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Holder off to one side. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Holder darts in looking for a takedown but Stanger gets double underhooks and turns Holder into the cage. Stanger throws a counter combo. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darrell Holder. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2# Stanger changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Holder looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Stanger just content to control the position. #T2##SU2# Stanger stands up. #TD2# Stanger closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Holder to the mat! Holder manages to get full guard. Stanger looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SU2# Stanger gets to his feet. Holder looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T3# Holder shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stanger but Stanger pushes him off and we're back to square one. Holder shoots in and drives through. Stanger sprawls well.#TD2# Stanger drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. A lull in the action here. Stanger throwing shots but missing, from side control. Stanger staying calm.#T4# Holder avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Stanger. Stanger wants to control but Holder is keeping him busy. Stanger controls the position. Darrell Holder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jimmy Stanger is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2# Stanger stands up and beckons Holder to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Jimmy Stanger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Stanger 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 Josh West scores the fight 26:30 Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 26:30 Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Stanger!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2016 |
#R1# Knowles avoids the head kick by Shun.
Shun jabs at Knowles's body. Shun lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Shun rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knowles moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Shun throws a nice head kick!
Shun throws a sloppy head kick #CL# and Knowles counters by clinching up. #TD2# Shun ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Shun no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2# Shun working for submissions but it's allowed Knowles to get to half guard.
Knowles scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Knowles really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Shun taking some punishment here, with Knowles in his half guard. Knowles winds up and cracks Shun with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1# Knowles is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Knowles seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Knowles lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Shun is trying to maintain the position but Knowles is very close to passing his half guard. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Shun is looking to get back to is feet but Knowles passes into side control.
Shun looks winded! Knowles takes a little break here. Shun wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T2# Knowles working the body and head with strikes. #SUB# Knowles has hold of Shun's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Shun tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Knowles cranks the arm and Shun screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Shun, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Antonio Knowles!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2016 |
#R1# Crackcorn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knowles moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Crackcorn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Knowles can pounce on him.
Crackcorn fails in his attempt to clinch. Knowles throws a counter high kick but Crackcorn was just alert enough to avoid it. Crackcorn blocks a leg kick. Knowles tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Crackcorn counters with a lovely straight right hand! Knowles shoots in for a double leg but Crackcorn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Knowles throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Crackcorn's waist but Crackcorn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Knowles off to one side. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC# Knowles breaks the clinch.
Knowles doesn't manage to clinch there - Crackcorn circles away.
#T1# Crackcorn looks to land a combination but Knowles avoids it well. Crackcorn stalks Knowles and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Knowles's face. Knowles staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC2# Knowles is rocked! A low kick from Knowles misses and Crackcorn counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy Crackcorn!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# King rushes White and presses him up against the cage. King controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC2# King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2# King looking to score a takedown here. White is defending well but King drives through and ends up in White's guard. White could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. White seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. White keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully. 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. King tries to free his leg and advance position but White is retaining full guard. King preventing the sweep. King loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. King is looking to work some ground and pound but White has wrist control.#T1# King loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. White wants to stand up but King is controlling him. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. White takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
White closes the distance and clinches up with King, looking for a takedown. White pushes King against the cage but King circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2# King closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming White to the mat! White manages to get full guard. King trying to control but White is working from the bottom. King won't allow White to get back to his feet. #ES# White kicks King off and gets to his feet. #T2##TD2# King closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming White to the mat! White manages to get full guard. #ES# White is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. King presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC# White breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2# King closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into White's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. King trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. White pulls King in close to prevent any damage. White is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst King is controlling him. White might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. King in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3# White has his hands on King's head, controlling the position. King wants to control from the top but White keeps moving. White pulls King in close to prevent any damage. White is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst King is controlling him. White is pulling down on King's head to control his posture. White wants to stand up but King is controlling him. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. King wants to control from the top but White keeps moving. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2# King gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. White on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
White leaning his opponent against the cage. King crunches a lovely knee into White's ribcage. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2# King pulls White into guard.
White postures up and lands a big shot to King's brow. White lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick King dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2##CL# White forces King back against the cage and clinches.#TD# White pulls guard effortlessly. King wants to control from the top but White keeps moving. White controlling King's posture. King looking to pass the guard. King trying to stand up but can't free himself from White's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. King won't allow White to sweep him here. White keeping full guard, as King tries to pass. #T1# The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. King stops White from standing up. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. White displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab. White looks for a takedown but King sprawls well.#TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from White enables King to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. White manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES# White manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#TD2# King drives through with a takedown into guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! White wants to get back to his feet but King is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2# White keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully. King stops White from standing up. King wants to stand but White is controlling his posture from full guard. White has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##CL2# King moves into range and clinches up with White. King pushes White back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC# White breaks the clinch.
#TD2# King closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. White did well to prevent King getting side control. King trying to control from half guard but White is working away. King thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed White's head. White is looking for a sweep. King is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4# White keeps control of the position for the meantime. White wants to get back to his feet. White tries to push off, looking to stand up, but King manages to move to mount!
King thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. White looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight. White really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. White is squirming around, avoiding King's attempts to control the action. White bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Derrick King will probably get the nod - 10:9. 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##TD2# King is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in White's half guard. White tries to get to full guard but King has control of the leg. White is positioning himself well to prevent King advancing to mount. King sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. White defending well though. King has been the more effective fighter overall so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. White trying to control from the bottom.
White is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1# King trying to advance position but White counters by regaining guard. King must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. King stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. White swivels though and keeps the full guard. King trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. White wants to sweep but no luck. White 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# King is trying to stand.
#T2# King is trying to maintain the position but White is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB# White is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. White landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. King tries to kick White off but White keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB# White is working for a kimura but King is defending it quite comfortably.
King slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. King takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3# King trying to control the position.
White lands a couple of digs. White landing some decent shots from guard. King wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and White is now in half guard. White is thwarting King's attempts to control the position.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. King wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2# King looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and White pushes past his half guard into mount! White dominating with strikes here.#SUB# White with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
King is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! White controlling from mount. Frederick White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Derrick King is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. White lands a big elbow.
And that's the end of the fight! Frederick White showed his dominance in that final round. I think King 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick King!
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Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1# A combination from Campion does no damage. Campion throws a head kick that half lands.
White throws the kick towards the body but Campion avoids it. Campion throws a head kick that misses #CL# and White counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by White. White looks to throw an elbow but misses. White stalling against the cage.
Campion is trying to force a seperation but White has the dominant position. White has Campion pressed against the cage, preventing Campion from circling away and getting back to striking at range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Campion is trying to break free.#BC2# Campion breaks from the clinch.
#CL# White gets in close and instigates a clinch. Campion wants to get back to striking at distance but White won't allow it.
#BC2# Campion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Anthony Campion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1# Some wild striking there from Campion.
Campion misses with a head kick.
Anthony Campion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Campion throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Campion throws a head kick that misses #TD# and White counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Campion! Campion tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU# White stands up and beckons Campion to his feet. #CL# White rushes Campion and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. White lands on the inside with an uppercut. White is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Campion to keep the fight standing.#T2# White throws an elbow that misses.
Campion wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2# Campion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Campion connects with a high kick. Campion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL# White instigates a clinch. #TD# White turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB# White tries for a kimura but Campion is defending well. #SUB# White wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Campion, who protects the arm well. #SUB# White tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no White has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3# Check out the look on White's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#SUB# White looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB# White is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Campion is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Campion is pushing White's head away, looking to escape. White manages to hold on to the position though. White could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB# White wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Campion, who protects the arm well. #SUB# White is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Campion knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB# White looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frederick White dominated that round. That's time! White's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Campion lands with a slapping head kick. Campion misses with a head kick.
White blocks a head kick by Campion.
White appears to be looking for a big counter. Campion throws a sloppy head kick #TD# and White counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB# White thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Campion looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but White puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. White trying to control the pace. #SU# White postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Campion to stand up. #T1# Campion misses with a series of wild punches.
White is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Campion. Campion tries a head kick but it misses.
Campion lands with a kick to the temple. White shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Anthony Campion seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL# White closes the distance and pushes Campion back into the cage. Campion letting White take a breather here. White trying to land knees to the body.
#BC# White breaks the clinch.
Campion swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD# and White decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Campion's guard. Campion avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2##SUB# White drops back looking for a leg! Campion is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Campion manages to kick White off! White jumps back into Campion's guard. #SUB# White drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and White jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Campion looking to hit a scissor sweep but White is one step ahead there. White postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3# White postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. White won't allow Campion to sweep him here. #SU# White gets to his feet. Campion looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD# White looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Campion is trying to stand back up but White is controlling him
Campion really doesn't want to stay on the ground with White. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. White thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Campion's head. #SUB# White is trying to work for a kimura but Campion is defending well.
#SUB# White is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Campion is just riding it out for now. White eventually gives up the hold. #T4# Campion trying to hold on to White's head to control him but White postures up.
#SUB# Campion is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and White has latched onto it... Big trouble! White pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Campion is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from White!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frederick White! Anthony Campion was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back, believe that.'.
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Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Junior looking to score a takedown here. Knowles is defending well but Junior drives through and ends up in Knowles's guard. Junior throwing strikes but missing. Junior is in close to Knowles's body, working some short punches and elbows. Knowles wants to sweep but no luck. Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Knowles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Junior with a nice head shot there. Junior would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Junior looking to pass the guard. Junior throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knowles works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1# Knowles is looking to stand up but Junior isn't so interested in that idea. Junior trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Junior is looking to stand up but Knowles won't let him. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2# Junior looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Knowles!#ES# Knowles explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T2##CL2# Knowles tries to keep at a distance but Junior has taken the fight into the clinch. Knowles really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Knowles effectively controlling the action here. Junior misses with a hook from the clinch. Knowles dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. A bit of stalling here from Junior.
#BC# Knowles's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Knowles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knowles looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. A leg kick checked by Junior.#TD2# Junior shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Knowles manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T3# Knowles looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Junior sitting in guard here, content to control. Junior must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB# Junior avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Junior throws an elbow that misses. Knowles uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Junior's guard. Nice move by Knowles!#REVR##T4# Knowles controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Junior thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Junior pulls Knowles in close to prevent any damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Junior wants to sweep but no luck. Knowles with a flurry of punches that miss. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Antonio Knowles will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2##TD2# Junior bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SU2# Junior stands up. Junior tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knowles paws at him with a jab and circles away. Junior tries to clinch up but Knowles circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2# Junior looking to score a takedown here. Knowles is defending well but Junior drives through and ends up in Knowles's guard. Junior wants to stand but Knowles is controlling his posture from full guard. Knowles will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Knowles is adopting a defensive guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Junior drops back, looking for a kneebar! Knowles looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Knowles looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Knowles! #REVR##T1# The referee asks Knowles politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Knowles prefers to stall for the moment though. Junior is looking to reverse the position. Junior seems a little lost for a moment, as Knowles dominates the positioning. Junior tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Knowles easily slips into full mount! Knowles content just to control the position here. Junior tries to reverse the position but Knowles maintains control.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Knowles fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Knowles looking to finish Junior with some ground and pound. This is bad for Junior! Junior tries to reverse the position but Knowles maintains control. Knowles tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Junior tries to hold on but Knowles postures up. Knowles putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Knowles controlling the pace for now. #T3# Knowles prevents Junior from getting the reversal. Junior is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Junior is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position. Knowles looking to control and managing it successfully. Junior is looking to get to half guard. Knowles pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T4# Knowles prevents Junior from getting the reversal. Knowles takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Knowles scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Junior?
Knowles is in the full mount, landing strikes. Knowles controlling from the full mount. Knowles is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Junior can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Knowles controlling from mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Knowles dominated that second round. 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# Junior fails in his attempt to clinch. Knowles tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Junior manages to circle out of the way.#TD2# Junior throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Knowles was covering up waiting for the punch and Junior finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES# Knowles uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Knowles scores with a head kick.
Knowles keeps the fight on the outside. Knowles tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Junior manages to circle out of the way.#TD2# Junior looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Junior wants to control but Knowles is keeping him busy. #T1##ES# Knowles kicks off Junior and gets to his feet. #CL2# Junior takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2# Junior escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2# Junior shoots in and gets a takedown into Knowles's guard.#ES# Knowles manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC# Knowles's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Knowles throws a leg kick but Junior checks it. Antonio Knowles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD# Knowles gets the takedown into side control. Junior wants to get back to his feet but Knowles drags him back down.#SU# Knowles stands up. Junior takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2##TD2# Junior closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Knowles quickly recovers to half guard.#ES# Knowles kicks Junior off and gets back to his feet. Knowles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL# Knowles moves into range and clinches up with Junior.#BC2# Junior breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Junior is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL# Knowles closes the distance and clinches.#T3# Knowles wants to stall.
Knowles blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Junior tries to circle away but Knowles has him pinned against the cage. Knowles is trying to force a seperation but Junior has the dominant position.#BC# Knowles breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knowles takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#ROC2# Knowles is rocked!#TD2# Junior lands a huge takedown. Knowles is out but the ref is slow to react and Junior lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Knowles lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dragon Junior!
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Date: May 29, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Watt closes the distance and clinches. #TD2# Watt pulls guard. #SUB2# Knowles got a little sloppy there for a moment and Watt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Knowles has managed to get both his arms back between Watt's legs - danger averted. Knowles wants to control from the top but Watt keeps moving. Knowles looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Knowles throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Watt is controlling Knowles's posture.#T1# Watt striking off his back but it's not causing Knowles any problems. #SUB2# Watt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Knowles defends well.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Watt throws a head kick but Knowles moves out of range.
Knowles avoids a kick to the body.
#TD2# Watt shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Knowles's guard. Watt trying to control but Knowles is working from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Watt throws a big elbow that misses. Knowles wants to get back to his feet but Watt is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2# Watt content to stall in guard here. #SUB# Knowles looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Knowles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Watt throws a big right hand that misses. Watt won't allow Knowles to get back to his feet. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2# Knowles tries to keep at a distance but Watt has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3##TD2# Watt gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Knowles regains guard.
#ES# Knowles has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Watt has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2# Watt has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Knowles is trying to keep an underhook but Watt manages to get the takedown into half guard. Knowles is trying to get back to full guard. Watt is controlling the pace.
Watt is thwarting Knowles's attempts to control the position.#T4# Watt takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Watt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SU2# Watt decides to stand up. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2# Watt manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Knowles on his heels. He'll look to pass Knowles's guard now, I'm sure. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Watt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knowles swivels though and keeps the full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JJ Watt dominated that round. 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# Watt scoring well with a low kick there.
A clash of legs there as Watt blocks the low kick.#TD2# Watt closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES# Knowles makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Watt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Knowles tries to clinch there but Watt circles away.
#TD2# Watt closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Knowles to the mat! Knowles manages to get full guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Knowles wants to stand up but Watt is controlling him. Watt wants to control from the top but Knowles keeps moving. #T1# Knowles wants to stand and escape but Watt is having none of it. Watt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2# Watt drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Knowles manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Watt has Knowles in his guard.#REVR# Knowles wants to control from the top but Watt keeps moving. Knowles stays in close to Watt's body and controls the position. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Knowles won't allow Watt to sweep him here. Watt is controlling Knowles's posture.#SUB2# Watt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Knowles defends well. Knowles scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Knowles sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL2# Watt drives through and clinches with Knowles against the cage.
Watt prevents Knowles from breaking the clinch. Knowles wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2# Watt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Knowles has a takedown stuffed. Knowles wants to clinch.#TD2# Watt gets a double leg takedown into Knowles's guard.#T4##SUB2# Watt postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Knowles is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Watt, into his guard. #REVR# Knowles trying to control but Watt is working from the bottom. Knowles preventing the sweep. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Watt is pulling down on Knowles's head to control his posture. Knowles throws a strike but Watt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but JJ Watt will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Knowles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Watt avoids the head kick by Knowles.
Watt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Knowles is looking to chop away at Watt's legs. Knowles really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Knowles doesn't manage to clinch there - Watt circles away.
#TD2# Watt shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Watt showed some decent athleticism there. #ES# Knowles manages to escape and get back to his feet! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Watt lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Knowles backs up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2# Watt closes the distance and pushes Knowles back into the cage.#TD# Knowles manages to pull guard.
Watt sitting in guard, not really doing much. Antonio Knowles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##ES# Knowles uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD2# Watt is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Knowles's half guard. Knowles blocking the ground and pound attempt from Watt. Knowles is looking to control Watt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Knowles avoid being mounted? Watt trying to control the pace. #T2# Watt thows a huge punch but Knowles dodges it nicely.
Watt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Knowles is trying to maintain the position but Watt is very close to passing his half guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Well, if Watt 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.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Watt shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T3# Watt performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Watt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Knowles defending well though. Watt is trying to control. Knowles wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Watt looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #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. Knowles is trying to control but can't.
Watt prevents Knowles from improving his position.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. JJ Watt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Knowles tries to close the distance and clinch up but Watt swats him away and circles back towards the center. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Watt cracks the inside of Knowles's front leg. #TD2# Watt shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Watt showed some decent athleticism there.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to JJ Watt. Well Watt 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30 Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30 Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JJ Watt!
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Event:
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Date: May 27, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Black has White up against the cage in a clinch.
Black gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from White.
Black keeps the fight in the clinch, despite White's efforts to push away.#TD# White pulls guard effortlessly. #ES# White pushes Black off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Nice jab there from Black. #CUT2# It looks like Frederick White has been cut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Black throws a sloppy head kick #TD# so White counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Black tries to land a sweep but no joy. This has been an exciting period of action! White working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. White 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.#T1##SU# White stands up from Black's guard - White perhaps looking for a knockout. Black throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CL2# Black gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. White throws an elbow but it misses.
White dodges an elbow strike from Black.
#BC2# Black breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Black has White up against the cage in a clinch.
White jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Black walks away with a smile on his face. White gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Black misses with a leg kick #TD# and White counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Black! #ES2# Black bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Black misses with a hook
and White counters with a thumping low kick. Black thuds a left hand into White's body.#CL2# Black pushes White up against the cage in a clinch. White blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Black prevents White from breaking the clinch. Black lands with a left to the head. #TD2# Black gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES# White kicks Black off and gets back to his feet.#TD2# Black changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. White looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES# White sneaks out the side door and pushes Black away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. Black rushes White with punches - White moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, White goes down! Black follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Black!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2016 |
#R1# Rodfers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL# and White moves into the clinch. The referee is keeping an eye on White - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#TD2# Rodfers has hold of one of White's legs. White is fighting the takedown attempt but Rodfers gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES# White has his feet on Rodfers's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Rodfers throws a leg kick that is checked#TD# and White counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by White. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rodfers wants to sweep here but White controlling him for the moment. White content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Rodfers is trying to control the position but White postures up. White wanted to stand there but Rodfers had control of the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. White working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rodfers's head.#T1# White in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SU# White decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rodfers, up you get! #TD2# Rodfers is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in White's half guard. White is looking for a sweep. Rodfers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Rodfers stops White from getting back to his feet.
Rodfers seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but White does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. White 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.#ES# White kicks off Rodfers and gets to his feet. #CL# White moves into range and clinches up with Rodfers.#BC# White breaks the clinch.
White misses with a combination
and Rodfers counters with a head kick. #T2##CL2# Rodfers clinches up with White and pushes him back against the cage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC# White breaks the clinch.
#TD2# Rodfers closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rodfers lands in his opponent's guard. Rodfers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. White pulls Rodfers in to control the position. Rodfers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Rodfers landing with the ground and pound. White has control of Rodfers's left arm, preventing Rodfers from doing any damage. Rodfers would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T3# White wants to hit a switch here but Rodfers passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for White there! White slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SU2# Rodfers stands up out of the half guard. White tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodfers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. White tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodfers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Rodfers tries to counter with a clinch but White shakes him off and moves away.#CL# White clinches up with Rodfers and pushes him back against the cage. White misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rodfers.
White is trying to push Rodfers away but Rodfers has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T4# Rodfers trying to control the position but instead, White has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rodfers into the cage. White goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rodfers prevents it.
White is looking to control Rodfers's arms but Rodfers gets an underhook and turns him. Now White has his back to the cage. #TD2# Rodfers jumps into guard, dragging White to the mat.
White prevents Rodfers from getting back to his feet. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rodfers is on top in guard.
#REVB# Rodfers won't allow White to get back to his feet. White is adopting a defensive guard. Rodfers tries to stand but White is controlling from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Frederick White will probably get the nod. That's time! White's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Rodfers lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. White fails with the takedown.#TD2# Rodfers shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in White's guard.#ES# White pushes Rodfers off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rodfers throws a sloppy head kick and White moves out of range easily. #CL2# Rodfers forces White back against the cage and clinches. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2# Rodfers has White pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rodfers pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending White tumbling to the mat - Rodfers dives into White's guard.#ES# White pushes Rodfers off and gets back to his feet.
#T1# White shoots in for a takedown but Rodfers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Rodfers is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. White tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD# White closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rodfers to the mat! Rodfers manages to get full guard. White lands a couple of digs. Rodfers 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. White working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. White postures up and lands a big shot to Rodfers's brow. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# Rodfers is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. White might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2# Rodfers had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. White defends it easily. Rodfers is breathing heavily. Rodfers controls White momentarily but White frees himself. White chips away with some ground and pound. Frederick White overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2# Rodfers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
White chips away with some ground and pound.#T3# White postures up and lands a big shot to Rodfers's brow. #SU# White stands up from Rodfers's guard - White perhaps looking for a knockout. White could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD2# Rodfers closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rodfers lands in his opponent's guard.#ES# White is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC# White manages to break the clinch.
#T4# White blocks a low kick nicely. Rodfers throws a sloppy head kick and White moves out of range easily. #TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Rodfers. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. White is looking for a sweep.#SU2# Rodfers stands up and we're back to a striking position. Rodfers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
White tries to counter by clinching up but Rodfers breaks away and moves out of range.#TD2# Rodfers throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. White was covering up waiting for the punch and Rodfers finishes the takedown easily into guard. White 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# And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frederick White dominated that second 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. This is the final round! #R3# White takes a swing at Rodfers's ribcage but misses. #TD2# Rodfers drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. White wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2# Rodfers is trying to get an arm triangle but White is defending well. White is trying to escape and get back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. I wouldn't like to be where White is right now. Rodfers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. White tries to buck Rodfers off but Rodfers is having none of it.#T1# Rodfers trying to control the position but White is working away. #SUB2# Rodfers is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. White knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. White controls the position for a moment. White is looking to reverse the position. White wants to control but Rodfers postures up. Rodfers wants to lay and pray for a moment but White keeps working. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. White struggling a bit here. White is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2# Rodfers looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for White!#SU2# Rodfers has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. White tries to clinch but Rodfers is having none of it. Rodfers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rodfers. #T3# White fails in his attempt to clinch. Rodfers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD2# Rodfers looking to score a takedown here. White is defending well but Rodfers drives through and ends up in White's guard. Rodfers trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. White trying to control the position here. White wants to sweep here but Rodfers controlling him for the moment. White wants to hit a switch here but Rodfers passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for White there! #T4# White tries to hold on but Rodfers postures up. Rodfers trying to control but he's not successful this time. White doing his best to control the position. Can he escape? White tries to lock up and control but Rodfers gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! White blocking the ground and pound. Ismal Rodfers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Frederick White is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. White is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight! Ismal Rodfers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think White 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frederick White!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2016 |
#R1# Allen misses with a series of wild punches.
Allen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Allen throws a nice looking combination but White bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#KD2# Allen lands a left and a right that send White crashing to the mat, dazed. Allen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2# White is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Frederick White has been cut. Allen catches White with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and White forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Al Allen! A less than humble Al Allen misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1# Knowles blocks a head kick by Sable.
#CL2# Sable darts in and clinches Knowles up against the cage. Sable with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The referee calls for Knowles to work.
Sable using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Knowles has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knowles tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knowles takes a knee right on the jaw!
#TD2# Sable lands a takedown into guard.
#ES# Knowles kicks Sable off and gets to his feet. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sable tries to close the distance and clinch but Knowles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Knowles feinted with a counter takedown.#CL# Knowles clinches. Knowles dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Sable wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2# Sable breaks the clinch.
Sable moves in looking to clinch but Knowles pushes him off. Jon Sable seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sable tries to clinch but Knowles moves out of range. #T1##CL2# Sable moves into the clinch successfully.
Sable throws a punch but it's blocked by Knowles. Sable landing knees to the head.
Sable trying to land knees to the body.
Sable is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Knowles is defending well for now.#BC2# Sable breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Sable clinches up with Knowles and pushes him back against the cage. Sable is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Knowles is defending well for now. Knowles tries to circle away but Sable has him pinned against the cage. Sable tries to land knees in the clinch but Knowles avoids the damage to the body. Knowles is trying to break free.#TD2# Sable gets control of Knowles's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sable will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Knowles is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Knowles throws a big elbow that misses. Sable avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2# Knowles won't allow Sable to get back to his feet. Sable working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Knowles. Knowles really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Knowles loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sable is looking to sweep but instead, Knowles has passed into half guard.
Knowles controlling the action here. #T3##REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL# Knowles forces Sable back against the cage and clinches. A nice left hand lands by Sable.
#BC2# Sable breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Sable has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sable looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2# Sable lands a takedown into guard.
Knowles tries to land a sweep but no joy. Knowles controlling the position. Knowles'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.#ES# Knowles uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T4# Sable tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knowles swats him away and circles back towards the center. Knowles went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Sable tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knowles paws at him with a jab and circles away. A solid leg kick lands there for Knowles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sable throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Knowles tries to work over Sable's front leg with a kick but Sable checks it. #CL# Sable gets tackled into the cage by Knowles. Knowles maintains the clinch. The referee calls for Knowles to work.
#BC2# Sable manages to break the clinch.
Sable lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knowles circles away quickly and effectively. Sable tries to clinch but Knowles moves out of range. Knowles appears to be looking for a big counter. Sable misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sable looks winded!#CL# Knowles drives through and clinches with Sable against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jon Sable will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Sable tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knowles swats him away and circles back towards the center. Antonio Knowles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2# Sable moves into the clinch successfully.
Knowles taking a breather. Jon Sable seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Knowles working hard to break the clinch. Sable displaying some good clinch control by pressing Knowles up against the cage. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Knowles takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. A knee to the head by Sable.
Knowles keeps control of Sable as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Knowles is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Sable can't fight it off and eventually Knowles manages to take the fight to the floor. Sable looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Knowles controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1# Knowles postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Knowles controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Further stalling from Knowles.#SU# Knowles decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL# Knowles rushes Sable and presses him up against the cage.#T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sable as Knowles tries to tie him up. Sable lands a nice elbow. Knowles throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from Knowles.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sable. Sable throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Knowles blocks it with crossed arms. Knowles is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2# Sable breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knowles slips a jab and a cross from Sable.
Sable doesn't manage to clinch there - Knowles circles away.
#TD2# Sable shoots in and gets a takedown into Knowles's guard. Knowles 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.#ES# Knowles has his feet on Sable's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Sable is breathing heavily. Sable tries to clinch but Knowles moves out of range. #T3# Sable blocks the body kick.
Sable tries to clinch but Knowles moves away #TD# and Knowles counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sable! Sable pushes Knowles away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Knowles gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sable being controlled for a moment. Knowles misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T4# Knowles postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sable seems a little lost for a moment, as Knowles dominates the positioning. Knowles tries to score with some ground and pound. Sable controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Sable can't do much from the bottom here. #ES2# Sable explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #CL# Knowles fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sable, pushing him back against the cage. A bit of stalling here from Knowles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Antonio Knowles will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3##TD# Sable gets caught flat footed, as Knowles shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Knowles cracks Sable with a solid left hand. Knowles is looking to work some ground and pound but Sable has wrist control. Knowles not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Knowles is stinking the place up with his stalling.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1##CL# Knowles has closed the distance and engaged Sable in a clinch.
#BC# Knowles breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD# Knowles closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Knowles controlling the pace. Knowles thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sable's head. #T2# Knowles seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Sable is trying to get back to full guard. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Knowles sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##CL2# Sable gets in close and instigates a clinch. Sable is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC2# Sable breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Knowles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sable looks to land a combination but Knowles avoids it well. Sable takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL# Knowles has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sable connects with a knee to the head.
#TD# Knowles pulls guard. Sable wants to stand and escape but instead Knowles has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR# Knowles distracts Sable with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4# Knowles content to stall in guard here. Knowles throwing strikes from guard but Sable blocks nicely. Knowles is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Sable wants to get back to his feet but Knowles is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight! Antonio Knowles showed his dominance in that final round. I think Knowles 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:29 Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28 Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
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Date: May 13, 2016 |
#R1# A head kick misses from Cooke. Cooke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gracie throws out the jab. Cooke throws a nice head kick!
Gracie misses with a leg kick letting Cooke counter with a right hand. Gracie fails to land the takedown. Cooke is looking to counter with head kicks. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Cooke gets a takedown into half guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Cooke prevents Gracie from improving his position. Cooke knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.#T1# Cooke looks to land a strike but Gracie avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Cooke is fighting to break Gracie's control of his arms but Gracie is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Gracie wants to sweep but no luck. Gracie seems keen to control Cooke's posture.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Cooke has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gracie is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2# Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cooke is aware though and is defending well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gracie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cooke. #SUB2# Cooke stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Gracie throws up his legs and catches Cooke in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Cooke tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Gracie! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Airton Gracie!
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