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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
RFC 3: Hostile Territory
Date: Aug 13, 2016 |
#R1# Duncan dives in for a single leg takedown but Kamealoha sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Kamealoha appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Duncan misses with a takedown #KD# and Kamealoha counters with a crisp right hand that drops Duncan! Kamealoha lets Duncan back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC# Duncan is rocked! Kamealoha fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Duncan out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Akuma Kamealoha! Akuma Kamealoha retains his super heavyweight title! A relieved looking Akuma Kamealoha 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: Aug 12, 2016 |
#R1# Clasie swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Towns. Towns on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Clasie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Towns. Clasie clobbers Towns with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Towns misses with a two punch combination.
Towns throws a poor cross that misses
and Clasie counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Towns takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Towns takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Towns is breathing heavily.#KD2# Clasie drops Towns with a beautiful combination! Towns stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Clasie is looking for the KO!#ROC2# Towns is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Bradley Towns has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Towns walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Towns limp body while Clasie jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcel Clasie! Marcel Clasie seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2016 |
#R1# Hill throws a series of punches but Campobello moves out of range. Campobello feinted with a counter takedown. Hill fails to land with a series of punches.
Campobello half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Campobello looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Jab by Hill. Hill swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Campobello appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD# Hill gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Campobello throwing strikes but missing. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Campobello accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Campobello is pushing down on Hill's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hill is fighting to maintain full guard but Campobello has managed to sneak the leg through. Campobello throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB# Hill is defending against the submission attempts here by Campobello.
#SUB# Hill is defending against the submission attempts here by Campobello.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Hill is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB# Campobello maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Hill could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Campobello has cracked it and Hill is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Campobello!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sam Campobello!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 17, 2016 |
#R1# Bullet throws out a loose jab but Towns uses good head movement to avoid it. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Towns has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Towns lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bullet slips a jab and a cross from Towns.
Towns works the jab nicely. Bullet looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Towns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bullet. Towns ducks under a wild hook from Bullet. Towns misses with a series of wild punches.
Bullet throws a hook but Towns avoids it easily. Bullet clobbers Towns with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Bullet slips a jab and a cross from Towns.
Towns moves out of range as Bullet strikes. Towns lands a jab to Bullet's midsection. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Towns jabs at Bullet's body. Towns misses with a wild combination.
Towns throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Bullet on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1# Towns will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Towns ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Towns sizes up Bullet with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Jab from Towns. Towns looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Bullet thows a left - swing and a miss! Towns throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Towns throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bullet counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Towns fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Bullet digs a good body shot into Towns's ribs. A combination from Towns does no damage. Towns takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Towns looks winded! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Towns avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Bullet cracks Towns with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2# Bullet stuns Towns with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Bullet connects with a single shot there. Towns doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Towns tries to move into range but Bullet moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Bullet connects with a good right hand that stumbles Towns. Towns circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Bullet misses with a series of wild punches.
Bullet connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Towns tumbling to the canvas! Bullet pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Towns was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jack Bullet! Our winner, Jack Bullet, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
#R1##CL# Young pushes Holmes up against the cage in a clinch. Young softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Young lands a hook that snaps the head of Holmes backwards. #CUT# It looks like Daniel Holmes has been cut. Holmes is looking to control Young's arms but Young gets an underhook and turns him. Now Holmes has his back to the cage. Young gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Holmes.
Young trying to land knees to the body.
Holmes wants a takedown.
Holmes looking to slow down the pace here. Young lands with a right to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Young misses with a punch to the body.
Young scores with a nice hook to the head. Holmes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Young avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. RJ Young has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Holmes. Young lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T1# The referee is keeping an eye on Young - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Holmes wants to take the fight to the mat but Young manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Holmes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Young stalling against the cage.
Holmes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Young avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Holmes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Young after a bit of a struggle. Young scores with a nice hook to the head. Young landing knees to the body.
Holmes looks winded! Young lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Young stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Young is stalling here.
#T2# Young stalls. Young lands a nice elbow from the clinch. A nice glancing elbow lands by Young. Holmes takes a knee to the side of the body. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Young. Young stalling in the clinch.
Young has Holmes pressed against the cage, preventing Holmes from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Young has Holmes pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by RJ Young.#CL# Young clinches. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Come on Young - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Young stalls. #T3# Nice body punch from Young. Young is struggling to control the position. Holmes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD2# Holmes is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Young can't fight it off and eventually Holmes manages to take the fight to the floor. Young looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Young wants to get back to his feet but Holmes is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Holmes is looking to stand up but Young won't let him. Holmes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Young is looking to stand up but Holmes isn't so interested in that idea. #T4##SUB2# Holmes drops back looking for a leg! Young is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Young manages to kick Holmes off! Holmes jumps back into Young's guard. Holmes won't allow Young to get back to his feet. #ES# Young is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Young gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Holmes.
Young gets through Holmes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
RJ Young dominated that round. The cut man is working on Daniel Holmes's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2##CL# Young darts in and clinches Holmes up against the cage. Holmes is working for takedown but Young is calmly controlling the position for now. Young misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Holmes.
Young tries to land a knee to the head but Holmes blocks with his arms.
Holmes can't get the takedown.
Young is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holmes can do to turn this around? Young leaning against his opponent.
Young holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Young for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure. Holmes has Young pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Young manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. RJ Young has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Holmes. Young prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Young gets underhooks to prevent Holmes's takedown attempt.
Young can't find room to land a body shot as Holmes controls the action.
Holmes has Young pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Young manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1# Nice elbow from Young. Young scores with a hook to the body. Holmes is breathing heavily. Young creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Holmes's defenses. Holmes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Young fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've been informed that Holmes has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Young is defending well against a takedown attempt. Young is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Young lands a good knee to the midsection. Holmes won't want to take too many of those. Young putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Holmes in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T2# Young landing knees to the head.
Young stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Young pressing his opponent against the cage. Young seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression. Young unloads a knee to the mid-section. Young stalling against the cage.
Young lands a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nice body punch from Young - that landed with a thud.
Young slows down the pace here.
Young lands an elbow just above Holmes 's eye. #T3# A body shot lands from Young.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Young obliges. Young leaning his opponent against the cage. RJ Young has scored more points in the clinch so far. Young lands a right hand. Young creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Holmes's defenses. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Young. Holmes takes a knee to the side of the body. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Holmes letting Young take a breather here.#T4# The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by RJ Young.#CL# Young gets in close and instigates a clinch. Young landing knees to the body.
Young is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Young effectively controlling the action here. Young putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Holmes in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Young lands a body punch. Young using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Holmes takes a knee right on the jaw!
Young lands a good knee to the midsection. Holmes won't want to take too many of those. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
RJ Young dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Daniel Holmes's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##CL# Young has Holmes up against the cage in a clinch.
Young lands an elbow inside that Holmes shrugs off. Young content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Holmes is trying to pull guard but Young has him pressed against the cage. Young putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Holmes in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Knees in the clinch landing for Young.
Young lands a knee to the body.
Young lands an elbow just above Holmes 's eye. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Young unloads a knee to the mid-section. Knees in the clinch landing for Young.
Young stalling in the clinch.
Holmes takes a knee right on the jaw!
Holmes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. This has been an exciting period of action! Holmes being controlled against the cage.#T1# Young manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Young landing knees to the body.
Young lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A nice glancing elbow lands by Young. Come on Young - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Young. Holmes takes a knee to the side of the body. #T2# Young stalling against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by RJ Young.#CL# Young has closed the distance and engaged Holmes in a clinch.
Holmes wants a takedown.
Young is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Young just leaning against Holmes, taking a breather. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD2# Holmes lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#ES# Young makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T3##CL# Young rushes Holmes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Holmes takes an elbow to the forehead. Young landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Young lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Young lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Young working some nice short punches in the clinch. Holmes takes an elbow to the forehead. Nice body punch from Young - that landed with a thud.
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! Young lands a knee to the body.
#T4# Young's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Young stalls. Young gets a warning from the ref for wasting time. Young working Holmes over with knees to the body. Holmes takes an elbow to the forehead. Daniel Holmes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CUT# That has opened up Daniel Holmes's cut even more. Young effectively controlling the action here. Young prevents Holmes from breaking the clinch. Young unloads a knee to the mid-section. Young lands a nice knee to the body. RJ Young is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Young lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Young is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
And that's the end of the fight! RJ Young showed his dominance in that final round. Well Young has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:25 Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:25 Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... RJ Young! RJ Young got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
The Island Season 5, 135 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
#R1# Cruz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hewitt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. The crowd cheers as Hewitt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cruz doesn't seem phased though. Paul Hewitt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hewitt throws out a loose jab but Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it. Hewitt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Cruz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cruz. Cruz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darko Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hewitt lands an overhand right. Hewitt throws a right and a left that both miss. Cruz moves to clinch but Hewitt breaks away and Cruz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1# Hewitt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hewitt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz.
Cruz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hewitt avoids it really well and circles away. Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hewitt as he avoids it easily. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hewitt! But no joy. Hewitt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Hewitt misses with a body shot.
Hewitt lands with an overhand left. Hewitt throws a jab but it's blocked by Cruz. Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown. Hewitt tries to sprawl out of it but Cruz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hewitt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. It seemed like Hewitt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2# Hewitt throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range. Hewitt pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Cruz blocks a jab. Hewitt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Hewitt might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Hewitt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruz was well out of range. Poor timing from Hewitt. Cruz moves out of range of the strikes. Cruz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hewitt throws a shot to the body.
Hewitt throws a right hand that misses
and Cruz counters with a series of strikes. Hewitt will be more careful next time no doubt. Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hewitt. Cruz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3# Hewitt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hewitt wants it to stay on the feet. Cruz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hewitt. Cruz fails with a takedown attempt. We've been informed that Hewitt has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#CL2# Hewitt gets a clinch. Cruz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Cruz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hewitt presses Cruz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Hewitt pushes Cruz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. A short right from Hewitt on the inside. #ROC2# Cruz is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Darko Cruz has been cut. Hewitt lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Cruz to his knees! Hewitt keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Hewitt!
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Event:
The Island Season 5, 145 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
#R1# Hill rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Disgracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Hill misses with a hook. Disgracie ducked under it nicely. Hill throws a right and a left that both miss. Disgracie is looking to counter with a shot to the body. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hill has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Disgracie's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hill under the eye. Hill on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Disgracie connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Hill moves out of range as Disgracie strikes. Disgracie comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Disgracie blocks a jab. Disgracie scores with a jab to the head.
Disgracie dips down and scores with a jab to the body. 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! Disgracie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Disgracie darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Hill misses with a double jab
and Disgracie counters with a straight right hand. Hill moves forwards but Disgracie connects with a nice, crisp jab. Hill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Disgracie.
Disgracie feints a jab promting Hill to slip. Disgracie then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hill slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT# It looks like Rocky Hill has been cut. Disgracie's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hill under the eye.#T1# Disgracie thows a left - swing and a miss! Disgracie lands with a hook. Hill tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Disgracie lands a jab to the nose.#ROC# Hill is rocked! Disgracie throws a hook but Hill blocks it. Hill is still on wobbly legs! Can Disgracie finish him? Hill closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Disgracie is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Hill throws a series of punches but Disgracie moves out of range. Disgracie lands a nice hook to Hill's body. Hill takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Hill throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Disgracie counters with a straight right hand. Disgracie connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hill momentarily.
Disgracie scores with a shot to the body.
Hill scores with a nice strike. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hill fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Disgracie lands with a shot to the body. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Hill misses with a two punch combination.
Hill seems to have recovered his senses. Disgracie misses with a wild body shot. Disgracie looks to throw the jab but Hill is out of range. Hill is looking for the big counter here. Disgracie lands with a straight right. Hill didn't see that one coming. Rocky Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A jab from Disgracie misses. Hill throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hill closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. A big left from Disgracie misses. Hill unleashes a big counter combination but Disgracie bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Disgracie is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T2# Hill swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Disgracie counters with a lovely straight right hand! Disgracie has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Disgracie there as he acknowledges the shot. Disgracie works Hill's body with a nice hook. Hill throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Hill tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Disgracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Hill. Hill on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Hill gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hill misses with a body shot.
Hill scores with a body shot.
Disgracie cracks Hill with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Disgracie steps in with a hook that catches Hill right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Disgracie follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Hill looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Royce Disgracie! Royce Disgracie seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
The Island Season 5, 135 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1# Benson tries to clinch up. The fight stays on the outside here - Benson looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Cruz keeps the fight on the outside. The fight stays on the outside here - Benson looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Cruz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Benson tries to clinch but Cruz moves away #TD2# and Cruz counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2# Cruz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Benson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cruz. Cruz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Cruz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1# Benson is trying to get back to full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cruz lands strikes from half guard. Cruz trying to control the pace. Benson is trying to stand up here but Cruz is controlling him well. Benson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Benson trying to control but Cruz postures up.
Cruz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #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. Benson tries to roll over but Cruz keeps him under control. Cruz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Benson is staying active underneath Cruz, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Ground and pound from Cruz. Cruz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Cruz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Cruz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Ground and pound from Cruz. Cruz not landing any meaningful shots this time. Cruz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2# Cruz is working for a kimura but Benson is defending it quite comfortably.
Benson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cruz on the ground.#T3# Benson trying to control here.
#SUB2# Cruz is looking for a kimura here.
Benson trying to control but Cruz postures up.
#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Cruz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2# Benson is defending against the submission attempts here by Cruz.
Cruz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Benson taking some punishment here, with Cruz in his half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Benson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Benson keeps control of the position for the meantime. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darko Cruz dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2##TD2# Cruz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Benson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Benson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Benson wants to hold on but Cruz pushes him away. Cruz looking to finish Benson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Benson! Cruz controlling from the full mount. Benson taking shots to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Benson is looking to get to half guard. Cruz with a couple of short strikes. Benson is desperately trying to improve his position but Cruz has a good base and remains in mount.#T1# Cruz with a couple of short strikes. Benson regains half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cruz tries to pass to full mount but Benson defends it. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2# Cruz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Darko Cruz has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2# Cruz maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Benson could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Cruz has cracked it and Benson is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Cruz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Darko Cruz! In his post fight interview, Darko Cruz started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
The Island Season 5, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1# Hill throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD# and Jiaxing counters with a shoot takedown. Hill fights it but they end up in guard. Jiaxing looking to pass the guard. Hill 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. Jiaxing trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jiaxing chips away with some ground and pound. Jiaxing knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hill on the ground. Hill wants to get back to his feet but Jiaxing is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2# Hill pushes a forearm under Jiaxing's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Jiaxing is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rocky Hill! Rocky Hill decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
The Island Season 5, 265 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1# Edmund throws a body shot but no joy. Towns looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Towns uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Edmund . Towns slips a jab from Edmund . Bradley Towns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Edmund takes a swing at Towns's ribcage but misses. Edmund has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Towns misses with the combination.
Towns lands a right hook to the body.
A slow jab from Towns misses its intended target. Edmund steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Towns. Towns looks to land a right hand but Edmund moved out of range. Edmund is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. A combination from Towns does no damage. Nice defenses there by Towns. Edmund lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Towns throws a series of punches but Edmund moves out of range. Towns gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Edmund jabbing away but nothing is landing. It looked like Towns was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Edmund . Towns scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Edmund lands a nice hook to Towns's body. Towns takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Towns is breathing heavily. Edmund lands a nice hook to Towns's body. Towns takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1# Edmund lands a right hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Edmund , as that shot connected.
Edmund scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Towns doesn't seem bothered though. #KD2# Edmund lands a big right hand that sends Towns crashing to the mat! Edmund stays standing though and waves Towns back to his feet!#ROC2# Towns is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Bradley Towns has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. BAM! Edmund delivers a spinning backfist that drops Towns like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Nick Edmund ! Nick Edmund decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1# No luck for Duncan with that takedown attempt. Reegan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Duncan is fending him off so far but Reegan persists. Nope, Duncan circles away and we're back to standing. Reegan fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Wilson Reegan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Reegan throws a combination that misses #CL2# and Duncan counters by clinching up. Duncan stalling against the cage.
#TD2# Duncan turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Reegan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Duncan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Reegan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Duncan controlling the pace. #SUB2# Duncan in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Reegan tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Duncan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tony Duncan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 11, 2016 |
#R1# Towns misses with a series of wild punches.
Towns moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJohnson. Towns looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD2# Johnson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Towns manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES# The fighters are working up against the cage. Towns manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Towns is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johnson to keep the fight standing. Towns tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2# Johnson gets control of Towns's arms and successfully pulls guard. Johnson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Towns trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1# Towns slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Johnson keeping moving, preventing Towns from controlling successfully. Johnson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#SUB# Towns is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SU# Johnson is working an open guard so Towns takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Towns lands a body shot.
Towns moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT# It looks like Roger Johnson has been cut. Johnson tries to clinch but Towns is having none of it. Towns looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well. Johnson is trying to counter with his kicks. Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Towns.
#T2# Towns swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD2# Johnson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Towns! Towns manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Towns tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control. Johnson is thwarting Towns's attempts to control the position. Towns regains full guard. Nicely done. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Towns looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there. Towns is trying to keep Johnson in close.
#T3# Johnson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Towns's head. Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB# Towns looking for subs off his back but Johnson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Towns to regain full guard. #SUB# Towns is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Towns manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Towns looking to pass the guard. #T4# Towns wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving. Johnson trying to strike off his back.
#SUB2# Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Towns from controlling successfully. Towns sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Johnson's guard. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Towns in particular looking to stall. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bradley Towns dominated that round. The cut man is working on Roger Johnson's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Towns lands with a nice combination. Johnson backs away looking to recover. Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Towns is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson. #TD2# Johnson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Towns's guard. Johnson preventing the sweep. Johnson chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB# Towns is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.#SUB# Towns is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Towns wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position. #SUB# Towns working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB# Towns is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Towns is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Johnson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2# Johnson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Towns dives on top into guard.#REVR# Towns is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.#SUB2# Johnson working for a triangle but Towns defends it easily.
#T2##SUB# Towns is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Johnson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Johnson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB# Johnson lands a couple of elbows.#SUB# Towns has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2# Johnson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Towns looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Towns looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Towns! #REVR# Towns wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working. #T3##SU# Towns has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Bradley Towns is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Johnson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Towns is out of range. Towns throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it. Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Towns swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Johnson moves out of range as Towns strikes. Johnson tries to counter with a clinch but Towns shakes him off and moves away. Towns throws a right and a left that both miss. Johnson wants to clinch.#TD2# Johnson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Towns looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T4##SU2# Johnson stands up and beckons Towns to his feet. #TD2# Johnson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Towns keeping hold of Johnson's head, controlling as best he can. Towns keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2# Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Towns doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson. Towns regains full guard. Nicely done. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bradley Towns dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Roger Johnson's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Towns scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Bradley Towns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Towns fails to land with a series of punches.
Towns throws a combination. Johnson tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Good shot there by Towns.#TD2# Johnson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Towns tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Johnson is in Towns's guard.#ES# Towns has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Johnson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2# Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Towns jabs at Johnson's body. Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Towns circles away.
Towns throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD2# Johnson dives in and scores a takedown into Towns's guard.#ES# Towns kicks Johnson off and gets to his feet. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Bradley Towns is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2# Johnson 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.#T1# Towns lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SU# Johnson is working an open guard so Towns takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Towns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around? Towns throws a series of strikes that have Johnson backpedaling.
Towns fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson is looking to clinch. Towns thows a left - swing and a miss! Johnson throws a body kick that misses. #TD2# Johnson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES# Towns pushes Johnson off and gets back to his feet. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD2# Johnson gets the takedown into side control. #T2##SUB2# Johnson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Towns can't do much from the bottom here. Towns is looking to reverse the position. Johnson working the ground and pound from side control. Towns gets back to half guard. Towns wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SU2# Johnson decides to stand up. Towns misses with an uppercut. Johnson tries to clinch up but Towns circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2# Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Johnson showed some decent athleticism there. Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2# Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Towns defends it well. Towns wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it. Bradley Towns overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4# Towns makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Towns. Towns pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage. #SUB# Towns looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
#SUB# Towns is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB# Towns looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight! Bradley Towns showed his dominance in that final round. Well Towns has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27 Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27 Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bradley Towns! Our winner, Bradley Towns, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 08, 2016 |
#R1# Duncan shoots in looking for a takedown but Reynolds manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Duncan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Duncan tries for a takedown but Reynolds sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Duncan fails to land the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Duncan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Duncan scores with a takedown into Reynolds's guard. Reynolds working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Duncan. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Duncan wants to control from the top but Reynolds keeps moving. Duncan showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Duncan wants to control from the top but Reynolds keeps moving. Duncan 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# Reynolds is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Duncan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Reynolds is pulling down on Duncan's head. It's preventing any offense from Duncan, at least for the moment. Reynolds tries to land a sweep but no joy. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Duncan shoots and misses and Reynolds counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD# Duncan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB# Duncan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2# Reynolds is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Duncan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB# Duncan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Reynolds doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Duncan. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Reynolds is looking to control Duncan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Reynolds avoid being mounted?#T3# Duncan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB# Duncan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB# Duncan is looking for a kimura but Reynolds is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Duncan to get the leverage. #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. Duncan scoring with strikes to the body and head. Reynolds trying to control from the bottom.
Duncan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Reynolds does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Duncan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Reynolds moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Duncan wants to control from the top but Reynolds keeps moving. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Duncan works a leg free and moves into half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Duncan 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# Reynolds looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL# Duncan takes the fight into the clinch. #TD# Duncan is trying to trip Reynolds. He has hold of a leg but Reynolds is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Duncan persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Reynolds keeping moving, preventing Duncan from controlling successfully. Tony Duncan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Reynolds is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Duncan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Reynolds is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Duncan wants to control but Reynolds is keeping busy.
#T1# Duncan is holding on to half guard well. Reynolds throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Reynolds sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Duncan defending well though. Duncan is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2# Reynolds looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Duncan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Duncan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2# Reynolds is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Reynolds not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Duncan trying to control here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Duncan manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB# Reynolds stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Duncan has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Reynolds manages to get his head free but now Duncan has transitioned to an armbar! Reynolds grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Duncan! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tony Duncan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2016 |
#R1##CL# Cruz moves into the clinch successfully.
Beavers prevents the takedown attempt.
Cruz avoiding damage as Beavers throws knees to the body.
#BC# Cruz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beavers stuffs the takedown attempt from Cruz. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Beavers is defended easily by Cruz. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown but Beavers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cruz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darko Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him. Cruz throws a wild body kick that Beavers sees coming a mile off. Cruz closes the distance and clinches up with Beavers, looking for a takedown. Cruz pushes Beavers against the cage but Beavers circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Beavers shapes to counter with a head kick.#T1# Beavers throws a leg kick and Cruz counters with a three punch combo that has Beavers backing up. Beavers nods at Cruz to acknowledge the strikes. Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Beavers shows good takedown defense. Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown but Beavers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cruz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL# Cruz moves into range and clinches up with Beavers. Beavers misses with a punch on the inside.
Beavers's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Beavers takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD# Cruz wants the takedown. Beavers is fighting it off but Cruz persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Beavers's guard against the cage. Beavers wants to get back to his feet but Cruz passes into half guard.
#REVB# We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Beavers can do anything to dispel that myth. Beavers trying to hold on to Cruz's head to control him but Cruz postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cruz trying to control the action but Beavers is working from the bottom. Beavers works his way to full guard. Good work. Beavers is pulling down on Cruz's head. It's preventing any offense from Cruz, at least for the moment.#ES2# Beavers is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Beavers landing knees to the body.
#T3# Beavers looking to throw knees to the head but Cruz is blocking nicely.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Beavers to keep the fight standing. Beavers creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Beavers misses with a punch to the body.
#TD# Cruz pulls guard successfully.
#SU2# Beavers stands and steps away. Cruz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Cruz darts in looking for a takedown but Beavers gets double underhooks and turns Cruz into the cage. Cruz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Beavers is fending him off so far but Cruz persists. Nope, Beavers circles away and we're back to standing. Beavers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Cruz enables Beavers to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cruz manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES# Cruz is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Beavers presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cruz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Beavers smiles and moves away.
#T4##CL2# Beavers clinches up against the cage. Come on Beavers - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Beavers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cruz blocks an elbow strike. Cruz misses with a short punch on the inside. Cruz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. We've been informed that Beavers has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#BC# Cruz breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Beavers rushes Cruz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Beavers has Cruz pushed against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eaton Beavers will probably get the nod. That's time! Cruz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Cruz shoots in for a double leg but Beavers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Cruz misses with a kick to the body.
Cruz shoots in for a double leg but Beavers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2# Beavers scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Cruz can't do much from the bottom here. Beavers working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Cruz struggling a bit here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Beavers throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Cruz tries to get back to half guard but can't. Beavers in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T1# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Beavers is chipping away with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Beavers throws an elbow but Cruz slips to the side and avoids it well. Beavers in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Cruz tries to improve position but can't. Cruz parries the strikes from Beavers easily there. Beavers is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cruz to escape.
Beavers landing strikes. Cruz is looking for a sweep. Cruz gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Beavers tries to control but Cruz wriggling away. Beavers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cruz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Beavers landing strikes, looking to finish! Beavers trying to control but Cruz is having none of it. Cruz wants to control but Beavers is having none of it.#T2# Cruz holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Beavers tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Cruz tries to hold on but Beavers pushes him away. Beavers scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cruz?
Cruz working to try and regain half guard.
Beavers with good strikes from the mount here! Eaton Beavers has got the better of the ground game so far. Beavers throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Beavers working Cruz over with strikes here. Beavers landing shots from mount. Cruz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Beavers controlling his opponent. #T3# Beavers with the ground and pound from mount. #SUB2# Beavers is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cruz is surviving well by controlling Beavers's body position as best he can. Beavers is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cruz can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Beavers looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Beavers dominating with strikes here. Beavers throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Beavers lands a nice shot to the head. Beavers thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Beavers connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Beavers is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC2# Cruz is rocked! We've been hearing good reports from Cruz's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Beavers landing shots from mount. Oh Cruz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Cruz is working to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. 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! A nice elbow there by Beavers. Beavers lands a big elbow - Cruz is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Cruz is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Eaton Beavers! A relieved looking Eaton Beavers 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:
HI 74- End is Nigh
Date: Jun 26, 2016 |
#R1##CL# Young has closed the distance and engaged Sausalito in a clinch.
Young tries to land knees in the clinch but Sausalito avoids the damage to the body. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sausalito. Sausalito tries to work over Young's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Young connects with a knee to the head.
Sausalito misses with a punch to the body.
Young tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sausalito avoids it. Sausalito throws a punch but it's blocked by Young. Young creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sausalito's defenses. Young lands a body shot. Young trying to stall but Sausalito improves his position.
Young misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sausalito.
#BC2# Sausalito breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Sausalito looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Young tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sausalito manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Young tries to clinch up but Sausalito circles away and keeps his distance. Young tries to clinch up. Young tries to clinch but Sausalito moves away and Young takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Young tries to clinch up but Sausalito circles away and keeps his distance. Young tries to clinch but Sausalito moves away and Sausalito cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Young is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1##CL# Young closes the distance and clinches. Young taking a breather. Young misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sausalito.
Come on Young - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Young blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sausalito lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sausalito. A body shot lands from Sausalito.
Sausalito tries a body shot but Young blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sausalito. Young trying to control the position but instead, Sausalito has worked for underhooks and has pushed Young into the cage. Sausalito is struggling to control the position.#T2# Sausalito throws a punch but it's blocked by Young. Young looking to stall.
Nice body punch from Sausalito - that landed with a thud.
Sausalito lands with a light punch inside. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Sausalito avoiding damage as Young throws knees to the body.
Sausalito has a couple of punches blocked by Young.
Young leaning his opponent against the cage. Sausalito lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Young backwards. Young tries to land knees in the clinch but Sausalito avoids the damage to the body. Young looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#BC2# Sausalito breaks from the clinch.
Sausalito circles away from the clinch attempt and Sausalito cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3# Young takes one to the chin there. The crowd cheers as Sausalito lands an impressive looking overhand right. Young doesn't seem phased though. Young ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2# Sausalito has managed to clinch.
Sausalito slows down the pace here.
Sausalito can't find room to land a body shot as Young controls the action.
Young lands a nice elbow. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Sausalito misses with a punch on the inside.
Sausalito slowing the pace effectively. Sausalito misses with a hook from the clinch. Young can't find room to land a body shot as Sausalito controls the action.
#T4# Sausalito lands with a right to the head. Sausalito lands a left hand that snaps the head of Young backwards. Young struggles to land a body shot inside as Sausalito controls his hands.
Young misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sausalito.
Young looking to slow down the pace here. Sausalito lands a hook that snaps the head of Young backwards. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sausalito lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Young. Young is breathing heavily. Sausalito softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Sausalito will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Young up against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Young. Young missing with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sausalito. Sausalito slowing the pace effectively. Sausalito has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Sausalito tries to throw a body punch but Young avoids it by throwing Sausalito back against the cage. Sausalito leaning against his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfredo Sausalito dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Sausalito lands a nice shot to the body.
Sausalito dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Young misses with a wild body shot. Young moves to clinch but Sausalito breaks away and Sausalito counters with a lovely straight right hand! Young keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sausalito. Sausalito throws a hook but Young avoids it easily. Sausalito scores with the left hand. Young knows he should have avoided that one. Alfredo Sausalito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Young wants to clinch and Sausalito counters with a straight right hand. Young moves to clinch but Sausalito breaks away and Sausalito counters with a straight right hand. Sausalito might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Young tries to grapple but his opponent circles letting Sausalito counter with a right hand. Sausalito lands a jab to the head.
#T1# Young tries to clinch up.#CL2# Sausalito fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Young, pushing him back against the cage. Young stalling in the clinch but Sausalito improves position. Sausalito has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Young takes a shot to the head. A head punch on the inside from Sausalito fails to land. Young prevents a body shot from Sausalito. Young missing with knees to the body.
Sausalito throws a head punch that misses. A hook to the body from Young.
Young will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sausalito up against the cage. Young lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Young blocks an uppercut.
Young tries to stall but Sausalito uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Young avoiding damage.
#T2# Young tries to stall but Sausalito uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sausalito is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Young misses with an elbow over the top. Sausalito is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sausalito. Stalling in the clinch from Young.
Sausalito doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Young tries to stall but Sausalito uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sausalito misses with a short punch on the inside. Young pushes Sausalito back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Young is trying to maintain a safe position but Sausalito gets an underhook and turns Young into the cage. Sausalito avoids a wild elbow strike from Young. Young crunches a lovely knee into Sausalito's ribcage. A bit of stalling here from Young.
#T3# The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by RJ Young. Young tries to close the distance and clinch but Sausalito swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Young just misses with a punch to the body.
Sausalito looks like he wants to counter punch here. Young ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sausalito moves away. Sausalito looks to land a right hand but Young moved out of range. Young moves in looking to clinch but Sausalito pushes him off. Sausalito avoids the body shot from Young.
Young tries to clinch there but Sausalito circles away.
Young is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Sausalito swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2# Sausalito clinches up against the cage. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Sausalito wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sausalito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Sausalito looking to stall.
#T4# Sausalito fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sausalito tries to break the clinch but Young is controlling the position. Sausalito fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sausalito lands with a right to the head. Young just leaning against Sausalito, taking a breather. Sausalito misses with a hook to the ribs.
Young taking a breather. Young tries to stall but Sausalito uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sausalito gets through Young's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Sausalito digs a right hand into Young's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Young's gas tank. With the fighters up against the cage, Young throws an elbow but misses. Young lands a knee to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Young.
Young lands an elbow that stopped Sausalito in his tracks for a moment. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A short left from Young. Sausalito lands a body shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfredo Sausalito showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Young on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sausalito lands with a right hand. Young doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Alfredo Sausalito seems to be getting the better of the standup. Young on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CL# Young fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sausalito, pushing him back against the cage. Sausalito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Sausalito avoiding damage as Young throws knees to the body.
Sausalito lands a nice uppercut. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sausalito as Young tries to tie him up. Young manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sausalito lands with a short shot to the head. The referee is keeping an eye on Young - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Alfredo Sausalito seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Young blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1# Young is looking to control Sausalito's arms but Sausalito gets an underhook and turns him. Now Young has his back to the cage. Sausalito wants to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Young. Sausalito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sausalito is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Young obliges. Young trying to land knees to the body.
Sausalito swings wildly with an uppercut but Young uses good head movement to avoid it. Sausalito throws a head punch that misses. Sausalito dodges an elbow strike from Young.
Young throws a head punch that misses. Young trying to land knees to the body.
Sausalito avoiding damage.
#T2# Sausalito tries a body shot but Young blocks it.
Young stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sausalito lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Young misses with an elbow strike.
Young trying to stall but Sausalito improves his position.
A right handed body shot lands from Sausalito.
Sausalito misses with a punch on the inside.
Sausalito tries to stall but Young uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sausalito throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Youngs head. Sausalito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Sausalito scores with a nice hook to the head. Sausalito tries to throw a body punch but Young avoids it by throwing Sausalito back against the cage. Young tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sausalito avoids it. A nice right hand lands inside from Sausalito. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Knees in the clinch landing for Young.
#T3# Sausalito misses with a punch to the body.
Young landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sausalito looking to stall.
Young is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Sausalito blocks an uppercut.
Sausalito misses with a hook from the clinch. Sausalito on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Young trying to stall but Sausalito improves his position.
Sausalito has a couple of punches blocked by Young.
Sausalito takes an elbow to the forehead. Sausalito leaning against his opponent.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. A short right from Sausalito on the inside. #T4# The referee calls for Young to work.
Young creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sausalito's defenses. Young looking to slow down the pace here. Young tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sausalito's elbow. Young creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sausalito's defenses. #CUT# It looks like Alfredo Sausalito has been cut. Sausalito cracks Young with a nice body shot. Sausalito slowing the pace effectively. Sausalito scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2# Sausalito manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Young rushes Sausalito and presses him up against the cage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sausalito avoids a wild elbow strike from Young. RJ Young has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Young utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Young throws a punch but it's blocked by Sausalito.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Alfredo Sausalito. Well Sausalito 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30 Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alfredo Sausalito! A victorious Alfredo Sausalito thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
ROTR:sat
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1# Hill throws a right hand that Mountain ducks under and follows up with a left that Mountain also avoids with ease.#CL2# Mountain has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2# Mountain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hill scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT# It looks like Rock Mountain has been cut. Hill fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rocky Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hill fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mountain moves out of range as Hill strikes. Mountain tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD2# Mountain drives through with a takedown into Hill's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES# Hill has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mountain off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Mountain looks winded! 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! Hill fails to land with a series of punches.
Hill misses with a few strikes there.
Hill misses with a few strikes there.
Mountain throws a counter combo. Hill throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hill misses with a wild body shot. Mountain on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Hill fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mountain has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Hill misses with a few strikes there.
Mountain feints the counter takedown.#TD2# Mountain scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES# Hill manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T1# Hill fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mountain looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Hill scores with a nice right hand.
Hill misses with a few strikes there.
Hill misses with a two punch combination.
Hill lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mountain backs up against the cage.
Hill will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mountain thuds his right hand into Hill's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Mountain swings for the body but Hill moves out of range.
Hill is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Hill scores with a punch to the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hill throws a body shot but no joy. Hill misses with a double jab.
Hill misses with a combination
and Mountain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2##CL2# Hill tries to keep at a distance but Mountain has taken the fight into the clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Mountain.#BC2# Mountain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. No joy there for Hill, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2# Mountain rushes Hill and presses him up against the cage. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mountain just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hill's brow. Mountain is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Hill fails to pull guard.
Mountain looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD2# Mountain lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#ES# Hill pushes Mountain off and gets back to his feet.#T3# Hill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mountain manages to avoid it. Hill wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2# Mountain clinches with his opponent.
Mountain looking to stall.
Hill jumps guard but Mountain turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hill as Mountain tries to tie him up. Hill is trying to pull guard but Mountain turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hill tries to pull guard but Mountain forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Hill jumps guard but Mountain turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Hill fails to pull guard.
#T4# Mountain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mountain scores with a nice hook to the head. Hill fails to pull guard.
Hill avoids the elbow strike from Mountain, against the cage.
#TD2# Hill is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mountain is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hill to the mat. Hill regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES# Hill scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hill comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hill scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Hill throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2# Mountain drives through with a takedown into Hill's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES# Hill pushes Mountain off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Hill dominated that round. The cut man is working on Rock Mountain's cut. That's time! Hill's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Nice uppercut lands for Hill. That snapped Mountain's head back.
Hill rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mountain moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Hill is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Hill misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sloppy strikes from Hill. Those never looked like landing. Hill misses with a double jab.
Hill jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#ROC# Mountain is rocked! Hill misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mountain is still on wobbly legs! Can Hill finish him? Hill is looking to wear down Mountain with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Hill throws a nice looking combination but Mountain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Mountain is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Hill misses with a wild body shot. Hill rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mountain moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Mountain is looking for the big counter here.#TD2# Mountain shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mountain showed some decent athleticism there. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hill moves into full guard.
#SUB# Hill has his feet on Mountain's thighs here. He's pushed Mountain off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Mountain screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rocky Hill! Rocky Hill was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1# Reynolds tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Duncan swivels and escapes. Reynolds tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Reynolds throws a leg kick but Duncan moved away.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Duncan looking for a takedown. Duncan just leaning against Reynolds, taking a breather. Duncan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Reynolds.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Duncan works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Duncan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1# Duncan 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. Duncan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Duncan wants to control from the top but Reynolds keeps moving. Reynolds not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Duncan controls from within his opponent's guard. Reynolds working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Duncan. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Duncan lands a couple of decent looking shots. Duncan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Duncan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Duncan postures up and lands a big shot to Reynolds's brow. Duncan wants to control from the top but Reynolds keeps moving. Duncan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Reynolds keeping moving, preventing Duncan from controlling successfully. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Duncan postures up.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##CL2# Duncan drives through and clinches with Reynolds against the cage.
#TD2# Duncan gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Reynolds regains guard.
Duncan sitting in guard here, content to control. Duncan trying to control the position from guard on top but Reynolds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We've been informed that Duncan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Reynolds looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Duncan 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. Duncan trying to control but Reynolds is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2# Duncan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Reynolds dives on top into guard.#REVR# Duncan trying to keep a closed guard but Reynolds is proving a slippery customer.
Duncan is pulling down on Reynolds's head to control his posture. Reynolds with a flurry of punches that miss. Duncan wants to control the position but Reynolds says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Duncan wants to improve his position but Reynolds is controlling well.
Duncan keeping hold of Reynolds's head, controlling as best he can. Reynolds thows a huge punch but Duncan dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Duncan dominated that round. That's time! Reynolds's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Duncan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reynolds pinned against the cage. Reynolds gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Duncan shoots in looking for a takedown. Reynolds tries to sprawl out of it but Duncan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Reynolds manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2# Duncan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Reynolds sprawls well initially but Duncan persists and gets the takedown into half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Reynolds wants to control but Duncan is keeping busy and won't allow it. Duncan thows a huge punch but Reynolds dodges it nicely.
#T1# Reynolds makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Reynolds. Duncan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB# Reynolds is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Duncan is aware though and is defending well. Reynolds utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Duncan preventing the sweep. Duncan sitting in guard here, content to control. Duncan trying to control the position from guard on top but Reynolds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Duncan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Reynolds is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Reynolds throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Duncan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Reynolds defends well and Duncan ends up having to push Reynolds into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Alex Reynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Duncan. Reynolds throws a sloppy head kick and Duncan moves out of range easily. Reynolds throws a right and a left that Duncan avoids nicely. Reynolds thows a leg kick but Duncan checks it #TD2# and Duncan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Reynolds! #ES# Reynolds throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD2# Duncan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T3##SUB2# Duncan is trying to get an arm triangle but Reynolds is defending well. Duncan throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Duncan working the head and body with strikes. Duncan working away. Duncan sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Reynolds is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Duncan controls the position. Duncan looking to control but instead Reynolds has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T4# Reynolds wants to control but Duncan is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2# Duncan wants to work for an arm triangle but Reynolds is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Duncan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Tony Duncan has got the better of the ground game so far. Duncan slips a nice elbow through Reynolds's hands, connecting with Reynolds's forehead. Reynolds avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Duncan. Reynolds keeping control of the position. Reynolds blocking the ground and pound attempt from Duncan. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Duncan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tony Duncan will probably get the nod - 10:9. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Duncan shoots for a takedown but Reynolds saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Reynolds throws a big shot that misses. Reynolds displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Duncan. Reynolds throws a head kick but Duncan moves out of range.
Reynolds throws a right and a left that both miss. Duncan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Reynolds sprawls well. Reynolds wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Duncan gets slowly back to his feet. Alex Reynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Duncan. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Reynolds misses with a head kick.
Alex Reynolds is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1# Reynolds misses with a double jab.
Duncan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD2# Duncan gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2# Duncan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Reynolds has escaped the position, nice work there. Reynolds manages to work his way to half guard, despite Duncan's best efforts. Duncan is trying to control the action in half guard but Reynolds is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Duncan is stalling here. Reynolds is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Duncan seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Reynolds has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SUB# Reynolds wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Duncan, who protects the arm well. Duncan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T2# Duncan is looking to control Reynolds's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Duncan avoid being mounted? Duncan is staying active underneath Reynolds, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Reynolds not landing any meaningful shots this time. Reynolds thows a huge punch but Duncan dodges it nicely.
Reynolds trying to pass the guard but Duncan defending well. 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! Duncan wants to control but Reynolds is keeping busy and won't allow it. Reynolds misses with a head shot. Duncan uses the momentum to regain guard. Duncan keeping moving, preventing Reynolds from controlling successfully. #T3# Duncan is controlling Reynolds's posture.#SUB2# Duncan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reynolds doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reynolds manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Reynolds throws a big right hand that misses. Duncan wants to stand up but Reynolds is controlling him. #SUB2# Duncan has his foot on Reynolds's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reynolds works his way back into a safe position though. Duncan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reynolds's guard. #REVB##T4# Duncan looking to sit in guard and control but Reynolds gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Duncan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Reynolds sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Duncan's guard. #SUB# Reynolds seems to be working for a kimura but Duncan defends the submission attempt. Duncan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2# Duncan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reynolds pulls his head out easily. #SUB# Reynolds is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Duncan is just riding it out for now. Reynolds eventually gives up the hold. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Reynolds throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that's the end of the fight! Alex Reynolds showed his dominance in that final round. I think Duncan 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 Josh West scores the fight 28:29 Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29 Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Duncan!
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Event:
HI 72 - SUPERFIGHT!
Date: Jun 23, 2016 |
#R1##CL# Hanson darts in and clinches Towns up against the cage. Still in the clinch, Hanson scores with a nice short uppercut. Hanson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hanson is working Towns over against the cage. Hanson misses with a hook from the clinch. Hanson lands with a right to the head. Towns's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Hanson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Towns's elbow. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hanson lands a left hand.
A short left from Hanson. Hanson effectively controlling the action here. Hanson lands with a light punch inside. #T1# Hanson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Hanson stalls. Hanson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Towns blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. A short left from Hanson. Hanson lands a shoulder strike. Towns's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A left hand lands to the body for Hanson.
Towns looks winded! Hanson lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2# Hanson lands a left hand.
Hanson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Townss head. Hanson pushes Towns back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Hanson lands a body shot in the clinch.
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! Hanson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Come on Hanson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short left from Hanson. Hanson avoiding damage.
Hanson has Towns pressed against the cage.
Hanson working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3# With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hanson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A hook to the body from Hanson.
Hanson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Hanson lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC# Towns is rocked! Hanson pushes Towns against the cage. Hanson is working some dirty boxing. Hanson pushes off with a quick right hook! Towns goes down! Towns tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Hanson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Hanson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2016 |
#R1# Choi throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2# Duncan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Choi is looking to get back to his feet here but Duncan is keeping cool and he's managed to take Choi's back.#SUB2# Duncan is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Choi won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Duncan off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tony Duncan!
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Event:
Island Combat 2
Date: Jun 12, 2016 |
#R1# Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Skatias!
#CUT2# It looks like Darko Cruz has been cut. Skatias's coach down at Rabid Dog was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Skatias's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Skatias throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skatias throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cruz throws a quick counter head kick but Skatias was just out of range. Cruz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skatias. Cruz has his takedown stuffed and Skatias counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL# Cruz closes the distance and clinches.#BC# Cruz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD# Cruz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Skatias is trying to defend but Cruz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. 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. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Skatias is trying to stand up here but Cruz is controlling him well. Cruz thows a huge punch but Skatias dodges it nicely.
#SUB# Cruz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1# Skatias wants to get back to his feet.#ES2# Skatias has one foot on Cruz's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Skatias scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Cruz throws a series of punches but Skatias avoids them all with ease. Cruz slips a jab and a cross from Skatias.
Skatias swats away the attempt to clinch by Cruz. Skatias misses with a double jab.
Skatias connects with the punch.#T2# Skatias fails to land with a series of punches.
Cruz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cruz is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Skatias lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Pipis Skatias is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Cruz throws a looping overhand right but Skatias ducks down to avoid it. Cruz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Skatias sprawls well. Skatias wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cruz looks to clinch and Cruz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Skatias throws a series of punches but Cruz moves out of range. #T3# Cruz looks to clinch and Skatias counters with a lovely straight right hand! Cruz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Skatias sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darko Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him. Skatias throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Skatias fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cruz tries to clinch but Skatias moves away and Skatias counters with a lovely straight right hand! Pipis Skatias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Skatias circles away from the clinch attempt and Skatias counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Cruz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Cruz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Cruz fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4# Skatias lands a jab to the nose. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cruz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Cruz fails with a takedown attempt. Cruz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Skatias throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Cruz. #SUB# Cruz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Skatias avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cruz. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pipis Skatias dominated that round. The cut man is working on Darko Cruz's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Cruz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Skatias manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Skatias leaves Cruz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. A jab from Skatias does it's job there. The fight stays on the outside here - Cruz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD# Cruz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2# Skatias manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Cruz keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T1# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cruz tries to pull guard but Skatias forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Cruz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darko Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Cruz tries to stall but Skatias uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cruz is struggling to control the position. Skatias is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cruz is defending well.#BC# Cruz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Cruz throws a sloppy head kick and Skatias counters with a stiff right hand. Skatias lands with a shot to the body. Skatias lands with a straight right. Cruz didn't see that one coming. Skatias looks to land a combination. Cruz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T2# Skatias lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cruz circles away quickly and effectively. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cruz throws a head kick that misses. No joy there for Skatias, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Skatias shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Skatias throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Skatias swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cruz tries to counter by clinching up but Skatias breaks away and moves out of range. Skatias tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruz was well out of range. Poor timing from Skatias. Skatias falls off balance throwing a combination
and Skatias takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Darko Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Skatias scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A combination from Skatias does no damage. #T3# Skatias throws a series of punches but Cruz moves out of range. Cruz seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Skatias throws a nice looking combination but Cruz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD# Cruz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Skatias is trying to defend but Cruz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB# Cruz is working for a submission of some sort.
Cruz trying to mount his opponent but Skatias defends it. #T4# Cruz is working hard here to advance position. Nice strikes from Cruz there. Cruz is keen to just control but Skatias is a slippery customer.#ES2# Skatias has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Cruz is on him like a limpet, forcing Skatias back against the cage. Skatias has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Cruz prevents Skatias from breaking the clinch. Cruz jumps guard but Skatias turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC# Cruz breaks from the clinch.
Skatias blocks a head kick by Cruz.
Pipis Skatias seems to be getting the better of the standup. Cruz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. 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! Skatias fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pipis Skatias showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Darko Cruz's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Skatias blocks a head kick by Cruz.
Cruz dives in and grabs Skatias's left leg, looking for a takedown. Skatias pushes down on Cruz's head and hops out. Cruz fails in his attempt to clinch. Cruz lands with a shot to the body. Skatias lands with a nice combination. Cruz backs away looking to recover. Skatias throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cruz attempts a counter takedown but Skatias avoids it well and moves away. Skatias tests Cruz's chin there with a solid looking shot. A combination from Skatias does no damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Skatias throws a right and a left that both miss. Skatias throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Cruz avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Skatias takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Skatias throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cruz throws a right and a left that both miss. Skatias rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cruz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD# Cruz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cruz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Cruz lands a few punches from side control. We've been hearing good reports from Cruz's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Cruz scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Skatias to see if he's OK. Skatias is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cruz has just dragged him back down to the mat. Cruz wants to control but Skatias is keeping him busy. Skatias is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cruz has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T2##SUB# Cruz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Cruz in side control lands a decent elbow. Cruz landing strikes. Cruz throws an elbow but Skatias slips to the side and avoids it well. Cruz trying to control the action but Skatias is working from the bottom. Skatias wants to get back to his feet but Cruz drags him back down. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cruz trying to control the position but Skatias is working away. #T3##ES2# Skatias throws Cruz to one side and escapes! Skatias fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Skatias ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD# Cruz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Skatias napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB# Cruz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Skatias knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB# Cruz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Skatias rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cruz's guard! Nice work there by Skatias! #T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB# Cruz is looking for a triangle but Skatias pushes his legs off easily.
#SU2# Skatias gets to his feet. Cruz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Cruz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Skatias defends it nicely. Skatias rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cruz moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Some wild striking there from Skatias.
And that's the end of the fight! Pipis Skatias comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Skatias winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30 Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pipis Skatias! Pipis Skatias decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2016 |
#R1# Khattou waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duncan. Duncan wants to counter with a clinch but Khattou pushes him away.#CL# Khattou closes the distance and clinches. Duncan missing with knees to the body.
Khattou is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Khattou throws a punch but it's blocked by Duncan. Khattou misses with a punch on the inside.
Duncan crunches a lovely knee into Khattou's ribcage. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Duncan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Khattou is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Khattou is trying to push Duncan away but Duncan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Duncan gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Duncan with a nice head shot there. Duncan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Duncan passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1# Duncan landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Duncan lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB2# Duncan tries for a kimura but Khattou is defending well. #SUB2# Duncan is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Khattou looks calm but he's in trouble here. Duncan gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Khattou is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Duncan lets go of the hold and Khattou can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tony Duncan!
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