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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2016 |
#R1##CL# Gamble moves into the clinch. Gamble has a couple of punches blocked by Reeb.
#TD2# Reeb is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Gamble can't fight it off and eventually Reeb manages to take the fight to the floor. Gamble looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Gamble wants to stand but Reeb is controlling the position. Reeb controls the pace of the fight for a moment. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Reeb trying to control the position from guard on top but Gamble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Gamble keeping full guard, as Reeb tries to pass. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Reeb looks winded! Gamble preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1# Gamble keeping moving, preventing Reeb from controlling successfully. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Reeb seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. A punch combination from Reeb misses. Gamble keeps Reeb at a distance using the push kick. Gamble chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#TD# Gamble looking to score a takedown here. Reeb is defending well but Gamble drives through and ends up in Reeb's guard.#ES2# Reeb scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Gamble ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD2# Reeb bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gamble tries to improve position but can't. Reeb trying to control the action but Gamble is working from the bottom. #T2# Gamble is looking to regain half guard here but Reeb keeps moving and retains side control. Reeb wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gamble keeps working. Reeb has knee on belly and moves into mount. Gamble is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
#T3# Gamble keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Reeb wants to control the pace but Gamble is squirming around nicely. #SUB2# Reeb goes for an armbar but Gamble turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Gamble. Gamble is looking to stand up but Reeb won't let him. #T4# Reeb trying to keep a closed guard but Gamble is proving a slippery customer.
#SU# Gamble stands and steps away. Reeb gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. A jab from Gamble does it's job there. Gamble tries a head kick but it misses.
Reeb chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gamble can pounce on him.
Reeb swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD# and Gamble counters with a shoot takedown. Reeb fights it but they end up in guard. Reeb is trying to keep Gamble in close.
Reeb is looking to stand up but Gamble isn't so interested in that idea. #SU# Gamble decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Reeb, up you get! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erick Gamble dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Gamble fails with the takedown. Reeb changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Gamble could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD2# Reeb shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gamble is trying to defend but Reeb finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES# Gamble manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD2# Reeb closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gamble quickly recovers to half guard.#ES# Gamble manages to escape and get back to his feet! 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! Gamble ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL# Gamble drives through and clinches with Reeb against the cage.
Reeb keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gamble's efforts to push away.#T1##TD2# Reeb gets control of Gamble's arms and successfully pulls guard. Reeb will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Gamble has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Reeb is proving hard to escape from. Gamble is looking to work some ground and pound but Reeb has wrist control. Gamble tries to stand but Reeb is controlling from the bottom. Gamble is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Gamble might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Reeb working a defensive guard here.
#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. Gamble wants to control from the top but Reeb keeps moving. Reeb is trying to control the position but Gamble postures up. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. The fight stays on the outside here - Gamble looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Gamble is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reeb can do to turn this around? Reeb throws a right and a left that both miss. Gamble half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Gamble lands a high kick!
Gamble shoots in for a takedown but Reeb shows good takedown defense. Gamble throws a head kick but Reeb moves out of range.
#TD2# Reeb looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T3# Gamble moves into full guard.
Gamble has a closed guard, preventing Reeb from standing up. Reeb wants to stand and escape but instead Gamble has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##ES2# Reeb is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Gamble presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. Gamble misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD2# Reeb has hold of one of Gamble's legs. Gamble is fighting the takedown attempt but Reeb gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Erick Gamble overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Reeb looking to sit in guard and control but Gamble gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4# Reeb is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Gamble stopping the sweep attempt from Reeb. Gamble postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Gamble is looking to stand up but Reeb won't let him. Our spies down at at Cozad MMA St Petersburg inform us that Reeb has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? Reeb wants to sweep here but Gamble controlling him for the moment. Gamble is looking to stand up but Reeb won't let him. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erick Gamble dominated that second round. That's time! Gamble's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round! #R3##CL# Gamble gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2# Reeb manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Reeb trying to control the position.
#SU# Gamble stands and steps away. Reeb gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Gamble throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Reeb needs to keep his hands up - Gamble had a free shot at his head there. Gamble throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Erick Gamble is winning the standup battle so far. Gamble goes for a high kick. It partially lands. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gamble punishes Reeb's body with a nice straight punch. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Gamble catches Reeb with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Reeb doesn't manage to clinch there - Gamble circles away.
#CL# Gamble clinches with his opponent.
#T1##BC# Gamble manages to break the clinch.
#TD2# Reeb drives through with a takedown into guard. Gamble keeping moving, preventing Reeb from controlling successfully. Reeb slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Gamble wants to get back to his feet but Reeb is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2# Reeb is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Reeb stopping the sweep attempt from Gamble. Reeb trying to control but Gamble is working from the bottom. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Reeb is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Gamble looks to land a body kick but Reeb moved away. Gamble throws a right and a left that Reeb avoids nicely. As Gamble backs off Reeb throws a huge counter combo but Gamble manages to avoid it all.#TD2# Reeb drives through with a takedown into guard. #T3# Reeb slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Reeb's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SU2# Reeb gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2# Reeb shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Gamble is wriggling around but Reeb manages to pass to half guard.
#T4##REVR# Gamble gets back to full guard.
Reeb showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Reeb trying to control but Gamble is working from the bottom. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Reeb's corner is telling him to maintain position. Jeremy Reeb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Erick Gamble is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Reeb stops Gamble from standing up.
And that's the end of the fight! Erick Gamble showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gamble, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27 Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27 Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erick Gamble!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2016 |
#R1##CL# gets a clinch. is looking for a takedown.#BC# breaks the clinch.
dips to his left and cracks Reeb with an uppercut!#CL# has managed to clinch.
#TD# pulls guard effortlessly. has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. tries to land a sweep but no joy. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Reeb working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# is looking for a triangle but Reeb pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. is pulling down on Reeb's head. It's preventing any offense from Reeb, at least for the moment.#T1# tries to land a sweep but no joy. pulls Reeb in close to his closed guard and prevents Reeb from doing any damage or advancing position. continues to stall.#SUB2# Reeb has gone for a leg lock! slips out almost immediately though and dives into Reeb's guard.#REVR# Reeb wants to sweep here but controlling him for the moment. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB# thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2# Reeb has his foot on 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. works his way back into a safe position though. Reeb looks winded! Hammerfist, elbow! yells 's corner. There ya go! There ya go! content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. is working Reeb over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Hammerfist, elbow! yells 's corner. There ya go! There ya go! working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Reeb looking to control.
is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. works over Reeb with some ground and pound from guard. postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2# Reeb working for a triangle but defends it easily.
#SUB# thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3# postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. cracks Reeb with a solid left hand. Reeb has momentary wrist control but slips an elbow through the middle. connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB# drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Reeb has momentary wrist control but slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB# drops back looking for a leg! Reeb is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Reeb manages to kick off! jumps back into Reeb's guard. is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. lands a couple of digs.#T4##SUB# drops back looking for a leg! Reeb is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Reeb manages to kick off! jumps back into Reeb's guard. Reeb controls momentarily but frees himself. postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. distracts Reeb with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. works over Reeb with some ground and pound from guard. Reeb 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. has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. with a nice head shot there. working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Reeb's head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lavern dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2##CL# Reeb tries to keep at a distance but has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2# Reeb turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! What's going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#SUB2# Reeb tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Reeb has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. holds on to Reeb's head and controls the position momentarily. is looking to reverse the position. Lavern overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. A bit of a lull in the action here. Reeb is breathing heavily.#T1# has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. This is a sustained period of stalling by . really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Reeb misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. is trying to control Reeb's posture but Reeb avoids it. #SUB2# Reeb is trying to get an arm triangle but is defending well. parries the strikes from Reeb easily there. Reeb is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable to escape.
Both fighters take a look at the clock. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Further stalling from .#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL# closes the distance and pushes Reeb back into the cage.#T3# has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Reeb after a bit of a struggle. is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reeb can do to turn this around? blocking some punches.
#TD# successfully pulls guard.
working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reeb. pulls Reeb in close to prevent any damage. throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
is pulling down on Reeb's head to control his posture. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Reeb wants to control from the top but keeps moving. Reeb looking to pass the guard. pulls Reeb in close to his closed guard and prevents Reeb from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2# Reeb shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches napping and manages to drive through into side control! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Reeb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##CL# Reeb gets tackled into the cage by . maintains the clinch. #TD# has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Reeb is trying to keep an underhook but manages to get the takedown into half guard. Reeb wants to improve his position but is controlling well.
is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SU# stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #CL# gets a clinch. #T1# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. is looking to take this one to the mat. Reeb takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Reeb gets underhooks to prevent 's takedown attempt.
#TD# has Reeb pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Reeb tumbling to the mat - dives into Reeb's guard. landing with the ground and pound. cracks Reeb with a solid left hand.#SUB2# Reeb looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Reeb's head. lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. works over Reeb with some ground and pound from guard. scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2# landing with the ground and pound. is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Reeb is trying to keep in close.
is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Reeb has momentary wrist control but slips an elbow through the middle. connects with a couple of short punches. landing with the ground and pound. scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB# drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. lands a couple of digs.#T3##SUB2# Reeb throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Reeb looking to hit a scissor sweep but is one step ahead there. Reeb is still trying to improve position. Reeb has momentary wrist control but slips an elbow through the middle. scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2# Reeb escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. scoring with some ground and pound. will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4# postures up.
is in close to Reeb's body, working some short punches and elbows. makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB# thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2# Reeb is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Reeb not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Reeb's head. working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Reeb's head. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2# avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that's the end of the fight! Lavern showed his dominance in that final round. Well 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:27 Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:27 Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lavern !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2016 |
#R1# Burt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fisher counters with a left and a right that stings Burt. #CL# Fisher gets tackled into the cage by Burt. Burt maintains the clinch. A nice left hand lands by Fisher.
Fisher is trying to push Burt away but Burt has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Fisher wants to get back to striking at distance but Burt won't allow it.
Fisher wants to get back to striking at distance but Burt won't allow it.
#BC# Burt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Burt takes the fight into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Fisher breaks the clinch.
Fisher throws a head kick that misses and Burt counters with a straight right hand. Burt throws a lazy right hand but Fisher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1# Fisher cracks the inside of Burt's front leg. #TD# Burt manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fisher on his heels. He'll look to pass Fisher's guard now, I'm sure. Burt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Fisher controls Burt momentarily but Burt frees himself. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Burt's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Burt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Burt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Burt content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Burt postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2# Fisher looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Burt passes into side control.
Burt works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T2# Burt looks up at the clock and then as Fisher takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Burt smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Check out the look on Burt's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Fisher controls the position for a moment. Burt cracks Fisher with a big right hand but Fisher just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Fisher looks winded! Burt lands a decent elbow from side control. Fisher on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T3##SUB# Burt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Burt landing a few strikes. A control attempt from Fisher but he's now mounted! Fisher tries to hold on but Burt pushes him away. Burt connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Burt scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T4# A nice elbow there by Burt.#SUB# Burt looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Burt lands a heavy elbow. Burt controlling from the full mount. Burt looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darrin Burt dominated that round. The cut man is working on Chris Fisher's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Fisher throws a body shot but no joy. Fisher avoids the body shot from Burt.
Burt shoots for a takedown but Fisher saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Fisher throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Burt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Burt shoots in and drives through. Fisher sprawls well. Despite the aggression on Fisher's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Fisher lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burt circles away quickly and effectively. Fisher gets off balance looking for a body kick and Fisher takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Burt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fisher as he avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darrin Burt. That's going to take a lot out of him. Fisher swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Burt counters with a lovely straight right hand! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fisher throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burt. #TD# Burt shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fisher napping and manages to drive through into side control! Fisher is looking to get back to his feet here but Burt is keeping cool and he's managed to take Fisher's back. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Fisher is breathing heavily. Burt lands with a hammerfist to the side of Fisher's head. Burt 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# Fisher is in bad spot here.
#SUB# Burt is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Fisher knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Fisher for a finish. Burt lands shots from the back. Burt scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
#T2##SUB# Burt working for a choke but Fisher is defending well. #SUB# Fisher showing good submission defense here.
#SUB# Burt sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Fisher taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darrin Burt!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2016 |
#R1# Fisher swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2# and Crank counters with a takedown into side control. Fisher knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crank on the ground. Crank lands a nice forearm strike. Crank looks up at the clock and then as Fisher takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Crank smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Fisher is trying to control Crank's posture but Crank avoids it. Crank scoring with punches and elbows. Crank is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Crank scores with punches from side control. #ROC2# Fisher is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Chris Fisher has been cut. Crank has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Crank lands a big left to the face of Fisher, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Crank and another - Fisher is out! Crank stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Spank Crank!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2016 |
#R1# Odonnell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Reeb loads up on a big right hand but Odonnell slips the punch.#TD2# Reeb decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Reeb is figuring out what he wants to do next. Odonnell wants to get back to full guard but Reeb has passed into side control. Odonnell really is a fat lump. Both fighters take a look at the clock. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. You can see the frustration on Odonnell's face as Reeb controls the position. #T1##SUB2# Reeb tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Reeb has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Odonnell is looking for a sweep.#SU2# Reeb decides to stand up, so the ref orders Odonnell to his feet. #CL2# Reeb instigates a clinch. Odonnell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Reeb taking a breather. Odonnell working aggressively here.
#TD2# Reeb has Odonnell pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Reeb pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Odonnell tumbling to the mat - Reeb dives into Odonnell's guard.#T2# Reeb sitting in guard, not really doing much. Odonnell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Odonnell trying to keep a closed guard but Reeb is proving a slippery customer.
Reeb throwing strikes from guard but Odonnell blocks nicely. #T3# Reeb is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Jeremy Reeb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2# Reeb manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Odonnell on his heels. He'll look to pass Odonnell's guard now, I'm sure. Reeb tries to free his leg and advance position but Odonnell is retaining full guard. Reeb controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Odonnell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reeb's guard. #REVR# Our spies down at at Cozad MMA St Petersburg inform us that Reeb has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? Odonnell tries to stand but Reeb is controlling from the bottom. #T4# Odonnell postures up.
Odonnell stopping the sweep attempt from Reeb. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Reeb looks winded! Hammerfist, elbow! yells Odonnell's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Reeb trying to control the position.
Reeb wants to sweep but no luck. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Odonnell throws a big right hand that misses. Odonnell is looking to work some ground and pound but Reeb has wrist control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Reeb dominated that round. That's time! Odonnell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Odonnell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2# Odonnell gets caught napping as Reeb dives in and scores a takedown. Odonnell manages to retain guard. Reeb is stalling in the full guard. Reeb tries to free his leg and advance position but Odonnell is retaining full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Odonnell wants to sweep here but Reeb controlling him for the moment. Odonnell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T1# Odonnell seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Odonnell trying to control the action but Reeb is working from the bottom. Reeb wants to control but Odonnell is keeping busy and won't allow it. Reeb keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Odonnell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Reeb trying to hold on to Odonnell's head to control him but Odonnell postures up.
Reeb moves into full guard.
Odonnell tries to stand but Reeb is controlling from the bottom. #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. Odonnell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Odonnell postures up.
Reeb is breathing heavily. Reeb is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Reeb shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Odonnell napping and manages to drive through into side control! Odonnell is trying to improve his position. Reeb looking to control but instead Odonnell has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T3# Reeb is just content to waste time from the top position. Odonnell takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Reeb advances to half guard. Reeb trying to control the action but Odonnell is working from the bottom. Reeb with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2# Reeb is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Odonnell is trying to get back to full guard. Reeb with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Reeb has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Odonnell is looking for a sweep. Reeb is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jeremy Reeb will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round! #R3##CL2# Reeb clinches with his opponent.
Odonnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Reeb. Odonnell taking a breather. #TD2# Reeb turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Reeb manages to end up in side control. Odonnell tries to get back to half guard but can't. Odonnell seems a little lost for a moment, as Reeb dominates the positioning. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Reeb is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Odonnell looks calm but he's in trouble here. Reeb gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Odonnell is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Reeb lets go of the hold and Odonnell can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jeremy Reeb!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Reeb feints and as Brock raises his hands in defense, Reeb changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Reeb postures up in Brock's guard and throws a big left but Brock blocks it. #SUB# Brock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Reeb defends well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Reeb stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Brock throws up his legs and catches Reeb in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Reeb tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Brock! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Winford Brock!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 632 Round 1
Date: May 26, 2016 |
#R1# Madsen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Madsen moves out of range as Fisher throws a body kick.
Madsen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Madsen throws a push kick but Fisher slaps the foot to one side. #TD# Madsen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fisher quickly recovers to half guard. Fisher tries to get to full guard but Madsen has control of the leg. Madsen content to control rather than advance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Madsen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fisher doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Madsen. Madsen slows the pace down in half guard. #T1# Madsen is looking to advance position but Fisher won't allow it. Madsen not doing much here.
#SUB# Madsen seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Madsen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fisher! Madsen controlling the position easily from mount. Fisher working to try and regain half guard.
Madsen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#SUB# Fisher has left one of his arms exposed and Madsen doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Fisher screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mikel Madsen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 25, 2016 |
#R1##TD# Reeb shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Reeb showed some decent athleticism there. Reeb is taking a breather. Kennedy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Reeb takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB# Reeb is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kennedy is just riding it out for now. Reeb eventually gives up the hold. Reeb seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Reeb working over Kennedy with some ground and pound. Kennedy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Kennedy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reeb. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Reeb winds up and cracks Kennedy with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB# Reeb is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kennedy sees it coming and defends easily.#T1# Reeb drops an elbow to the side of Kennedy 's head. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Reeb connects with a nice short shot to Kennedy 's temple. #ROC# Kennedy is rocked!#SUB# Reeb is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Kennedy is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jt Reeb!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 25, 2016 |
#R1# Brock shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Reeb defends it nicely.#TD2# Reeb shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Reeb sitting and controlling from the half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2# Reeb is trying to work for a kimura but Brock is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Reeb is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Reeb is pressing down on Brock's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brock is holding on for now. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Reeb is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. Reeb showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Brock will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB# Brock has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Reeb should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Brock has tightened it up now! Reeb should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Winford Brock!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 25, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Reeb dives in and scores a takedown into Odonnell's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Odonnell managing to control the position. Reeb wants to control from the top but Odonnell keeps moving. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Reeb pushing down on Odonnell's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Reeb looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Reeb throwing shots but Odonnell is blocking nicely. Odonnell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reeb. Reeb trying to control the action but Odonnell is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Reeb misses with a head shot. Odonnell uses the momentum to regain guard. Odonnell could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Reeb won't allow Odonnell to get back to his feet. #T1# Reeb tries to stand but Odonnell is controlling from the bottom. #SUB# Odonnell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reeb doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reeb manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Reeb stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Odonnell swivels though and keeps the full guard. Reeb in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Odonnell wants to sweep but no luck. Odonnell keeping moving, preventing Reeb from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Reeb postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Odonnell is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Reeb, into his guard. #REVR# Odonnell preventing the sweep. #T2# Odonnell wanted to stand there but Reeb had control of the position. Reeb tries to land a sweep but no joy. Odonnell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Reeb's head. Odonnell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Odonnell slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #ES2# Reeb pushes Odonnell off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Reeb slips a jab and a cross from Odonnell.
Odonnell is looking to land body kicks.#T3##TD2# Reeb looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES# Odonnell wriggles free and stands up. #CL2# Reeb pushes Odonnell up against the cage in a clinch.#BC# Odonnell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2# Reeb throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Odonnell tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Reeb is in Odonnell's guard. Reeb trying to control the position from guard on top but Odonnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Odonnell 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.#SUB# Odonnell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Reeb trying to control the position from guard on top but Odonnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Reeb loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Reeb tries to free his leg and advance position but Odonnell is retaining full guard. #SUB2# Reeb drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Odonnell manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Reeb has Odonnell in his guard.#REVR# Reeb looks winded! Odonnell stands up over Reeb, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tom Odonnell will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2##TD# Reeb gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Odonnell with a nice head shot there.#SUB2# Reeb is looking for a triangle but Odonnell pushes his legs off easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Odonnell's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Reeb has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Odonnell has passed into side control.
Reeb is not in a great position here, taking some shots. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Reeb tries to buck Odonnell off but Odonnell is having none of it. Reeb looks to move to half guard but instead Odonnell has passed into mount! Damn!#SUB# Odonnell has control of Reeb's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Reeb regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Reeb is breathing heavily.#T1# Odonnell looking to control and managing it successfully. Reeb tries to hold on but Odonnell postures up. Odonnell in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Odonnell is landing with some decent strikes but Reeb is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Odonnell content just to control the position here. Reeb regains half guard. Ground and pound from Odonnell. #T2# Reeb tries to get to full guard but Odonnell has control of the leg. Odonnell lands with a punch from half guard. Odonnell perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Reeb on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Reeb missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB# Odonnell is working for a kimura but Reeb is defending it quite comfortably.
Reeb is trying to control but can't.
Odonnell wants to get back to his feet.
#T3# Odonnell seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Tom Odonnell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Nice strikes from Odonnell there. Odonnell prevents Reeb from improving his position. Odonnell is thwarting Reeb's attempts to control the position. Odonnell scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Odonnell drops an elbow to the side of Reeb's head. Odonnell is thwarting Reeb's attempts to control the position.#T4# Odonnell slows the pace down in half guard. Reeb is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Odonnell scores with a couple of nice shots. Odonnell is thwarting Reeb's attempts to control the position. Reeb is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Odonnell lands with a punch from half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Odonnell lands with a punch from half guard. Reeb is trying to maintain the position but Odonnell is very close to passing his half guard. Odonnell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Odonnell dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Odonnell has a takedown stuffed.#TD2# Odonnell gets caught napping as Reeb dives in and scores a takedown. Odonnell manages to retain guard. Reeb working some strikes from top position. Odonnell 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Reeb drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Odonnell dives on top into guard.#REVR# Reeb is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Reeb takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Odonnell tries to stand but Reeb is controlling from the bottom. Odonnell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reeb can do to turn this around?#T1# Odonnell advances position into side control! Odonnell advances nicely into full mount. Odonnell lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Reeb hang on? Odonnell putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#SUB# Odonnell working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Reeb is trying desperately to improve position. Odonnell with a couple of short strikes. Odonnell scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#SUB# Reeb defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Odonnell. #T2# Reeb working to try and regain half guard.
Odonnell with the ground and pound from mount. Odonnell raining down shots from the mount! This has been an exciting period of action! Odonnell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Reeb is looking to escape. #SUB# Odonnell looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Odonnell scoring with strikes but Reeb is staying in there. #T3# Odonnell lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Odonnell lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Reeb hang on? Odonnell wants to control the pace but Reeb is squirming around nicely. Reeb is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Odonnell controlling his opponent. Odonnell lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Reeb really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Reeb in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T4# Reeb is in all sorts of trouble here.
Odonnell lands a nice shot to the head. Reeb sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB# Odonnell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Reeb has managed to free his arm - good work. Reeb is trying to maintain the position but Odonnell is very close to passing his half guard. Odonnell prevents Reeb from improving his position. Reeb has hold of Odonnell's hands but Odonnell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Josh Reeb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Tom Odonnell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Odonnell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that's the end of the fight! Tom Odonnell showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Odonnell, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:28 Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27 Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Odonnell!
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