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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 49
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1# Ostgaard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ostgaard there as he acknowledges the shot. Olson lands a lovely overhand right. Ostgaard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Olson throws a nice looking combination but Ostgaard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Ostgaard tries to counter with a takedown but Olson is quick to defend against it. Ostgaard looks for a takedown but Olson sprawls well. Olson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Olson clobbers Ostgaard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Ostgaard fails miserably with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heika Ostgaard. That's going to take a lot out of him. Olson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Olson.#CUT2# It looks like Heika Ostgaard has been cut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Olson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Olson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Olson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Ostgaard shoots in for a takedown but Olson shows good takedown defense. Ostgaard is breathing heavily. Ostgaard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Olson swivels and escapes.#CL2# Olson rushes Ostgaard and presses him up against the cage. Olson is trying to push Ostgaard away but Ostgaard has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Olson is trying to push Ostgaard away but Ostgaard has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1##TD2# Olson manages to pull guard.
Ostgaard working some strikes from top position. Olson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Olson postures up in Ostgaard's guard and throws a big left but Ostgaard blocks it. Olson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Ostgaard keeping moving, preventing Olson from controlling successfully. Olson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB# Ostgaard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Olson postures up in Ostgaard's guard and throws a big left but Ostgaard blocks it. Ostgaard looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2##SU2# Olson stands up from guard. Let's bang! #KD2# Olson lands a left and a right that send Ostgaard crashing to the mat, dazed. Olson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up 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!#CL2# Olson moves into the clinch. Olson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2# Olson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Ostgaard got wobbled bad by a big combination! Olson presses forward with punches and knees until Ostgaard stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Ostgaard closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will Olson! Will Olson took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'This win has been one of the most important in my career. It has helped me step up my game and test my skills. Thank you to my opponent this time, and any opponent I face in the future'.
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Event:
UB4: Wake the Dead
Date: Jul 01, 2016 |
#R1# Good exchange - Robbins coming out on top. Robbins slips under a jab from Abelardo. Abelardo with a poor takedown and Robbins counters with a lovely straight right hand! Abelardo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've been told by Abelardo's head coaches at Cozad MMA Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Abelardo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice jab there from Robbins. #KD2# Robbins lands a big right hand that sends Abelardo crashing to the mat! Robbins stays standing though and waves Abelardo back to his feet!#ROC2# Abelardo is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Robbins lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Abelardo falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marty Robbins! Marty Robbins bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1# Burgess scores with a three punch combo!
Toledo Di Villiers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Di Villiers shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Burgess counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Nice takedown defense from Burgess. No joy for Di Villiers on that attempt. Di Villiers shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Burgess counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toledo Di Villiers. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Di Villiers shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Di Villiers was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES2# Burgess bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! This has been an exciting period of action! Di Villiers shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Burgess counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Di Villiers is breathing heavily.#TD2# Burgess scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB# Di Villiers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Di Villiers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Burgess pulls his head out easily. Burgess slows the pace down in half guard. #T1# Burgess seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Di Villiers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB# Di Villiers looking for submissions off his back. Di Villiers is not content to let Burgess control the position. Burgess thows a huge punch but Di Villiers dodges it nicely.
Burgess trying to control the action but Di Villiers is working from the bottom. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU2# Burgess decides to stand and escape the position. Burgess dives in and grabs Di Villiers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Di Villiers pushes down on Burgess's head and hops out.#TD# Di Villiers gets a double leg takedown into Burgess's guard. Di Villiers makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Di Villiers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Di Villiers is looking to work some ground and pound but Burgess has wrist control. Di Villiers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Di Villiers connects with a couple of short punches.#SU# Di Villiers gets to his feet. Burgess looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Burgess tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Di Villiers defends well and Burgess ends up having to push Di Villiers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD# Di Villiers shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Di Villiers showed some decent athleticism there. #T3# Burgess has hold of Di Villiers's hands but Di Villiers slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Di Villiers wants to control but Burgess is keeping him busy. Di Villiers thows a huge punch but Burgess dodges it nicely.
#SUB2# Burgess looking for submissions off his back. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Di Villiers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Burgess's head. #SUB# Di Villiers is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Burgess is just riding it out for now. Di Villiers eventually gives up the hold. Di Villiers misses with a head shot. Burgess uses the momentum to regain guard. #T4##SUB# Di Villiers drops back, looking for a kneebar! Burgess looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Burgess looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Burgess! #REVB# Di Villiers tries to escape but Burgess is in control. You can see the frustration on Di Villiers's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Di Villiers is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Burgess dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Burgess sizes up Di Villiers with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Di Villiers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Di Villiers tries to clinch up. Di Villiers shoots and misses and Burgess counters with a nice uppercut. Di Villiers shoots in for a takedown but Burgess shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toledo Di Villiers. That's going to take a lot out of him. Burgess tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Di Villiers paws at him with a jab and circles away. Burgess wants to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Di Villiers misses with a takedown and Burgess counters with a stiff right hand. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. A nice combination there by Burgess.
#ROC2# Di Villiers is rocked!#CL2# Burgess instigates a clinch. Oh Di Villiers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Burgess has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2# Burgess pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Di Villiers seems to have got his legs back now. A shot to the liver by Burgess. Beautiful body shot.#T1##CL2# Di Villiers tries to keep at a distance but Burgess has taken the fight into the clinch. Di Villiers prevents the takedown attempt.
Di Villiers stops a takedown attempt from Burgess.
Burgess blocks a body shot from Di Villiers. Burgess wants to break free but Di Villiers has control.
Burgess wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Burgess is looking to break free of the clinch but Di Villiers has double underhooks. Di Villiers prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD# Di Villiers wants the takedown. Burgess is fighting it off but Di Villiers persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Burgess's guard against the cage. Toledo Di Villiers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Di Villiers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Di Villiers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2# Burgess has momentary wrist control but Di Villiers slips an elbow through the middle.#SU# Burgess is working an open guard so Di Villiers takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Burgess. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Di Villiers tries to clinch up and Burgess counters with a series of strikes. Di Villiers will be more careful next time no doubt. Di Villiers shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Burgess counters with a two punch combo. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Di Villiers shoots and misses #CL2# and Burgess counters by moving into the clinch. Di Villiers is looking for a takedown. Burgess prevents a body shot from Di Villiers. Burgess blocks a body shot from Di Villiers. Di Villiers tries for a takedown but Burgess manages to get underhooks.
#T3# Burgess is trying to stall.
Di Villiers goes for a takedown attempt but Burgess pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Di Villiers displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Burgess. Di Villiers takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#TD# Di Villiers feints and as Burgess raises his hands in defense, Di Villiers changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Di Villiers throws a strike but Burgess rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB# Di Villiers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Burgess is aware though and is defending well. Di Villiers wants to get back to his feet but Burgess passes into half guard.
Di Villiers is trying to stand.
#T4# Di Villiers tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB# Di Villiers looking for submissions off his back. Di Villiers flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Burgess is thwarting Di Villiers's attempts to control the position. Di Villiers missing with punches from the bottom.
Burgess moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Di Villiers.
Burgess wants to control but Di Villiers is keeping him busy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Burgess 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Burgess shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Di Villiers as he avoids it easily. Di Villiers darts in looking for a takedown but Burgess gets double underhooks and turns Di Villiers into the cage. Di Villiers with a lazy takedown attempt and Burgess counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Burgess lands with a nice combination. Di Villiers backs away looking to recover. Burgess comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Di Villiers with a lazy takedown attempt and Burgess makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toledo Di Villiers. That's going to take a lot out of him. Di Villiers has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Burgess fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Di Villiers fails with a takedown attempt. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Burgess wants to clinch.#T1# Di Villiers fails with the takedown and Burgess counters with a slapping leg kick. Horrible takedown attempt by Burgess or perhaps it was just good defense by Di Villiers, which made it look bad. Burgess is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Di Villiers rather than just go for the knockout. Di Villiers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Burgess tries a quick counter leg kick but Di Villiers is wise to it. Good leg kick by Burgess there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Di Villiers tries to score a power double leg takedown but Burgess sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Di Villiers somewhat. Burgess shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Di Villiers as he jumps to the side. Di Villiers fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2# Di Villiers fails with the takedown and Burgess counters with a one-two to the body. Burgess changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Di Villiers tries to avoid it but Burgess manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Di Villiers to the ground. Di Villiers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Burgess ducks under a wild hook from Di Villiers. Di Villiers has his takedown stuffed and Burgess counters with a lovely straight right hand! Di Villiers takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Di Villiers shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2# and Burgess counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Burgess. A shot in the inside from Burgess. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Burgess tries to pull guard but Di Villiers forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Burgess blocks the elbow strike.
#T3##TD# Di Villiers has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Burgess regains guard immediately. #ES2# Burgess pushes Di Villiers off and scrambles back to his feet.
Di Villiers shoots for a double leg takedown but Burgess sprawls well. He's pushed Di Villiers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Burgess digs a good body shot into Di Villiers's ribs. Burgess works over Di Villiers's head and body with a nice combination. Burgess lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Di Villiers shoots for a takedown but Burgess saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. It seemed like Burgess was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Burgess is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Di Villiers fails with the takedown. As Di Villiers backs off Burgess throws a huge counter combo but Di Villiers manages to avoid it all. Burgess fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4# Burgess shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Di Villiers pinned against the cage. Di Villiers gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Di Villiers with a lazy takedown attempt and Burgess counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Richard Burgess is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Di Villiers fails with the takedown letting Burgess counter with a right hand. Di Villiers fails with the takedown and Burgess counters with a stiff right hand. #CL# Di Villiers instigates a clinch. Di Villiers drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Burgess gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC2# Burgess breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Richard Burgess comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Burgess 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30 Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30 Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Burgess!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1##TD# Caxa gets caught flat footed, as Montoya shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Montoya postures up.
Montoya won't allow Caxa to sweep him here. Montoya is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Caxa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Montoya. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Montoya lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Montoya lands a couple of digs. Montoya keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Caxa's head. Montoya distracts Caxa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Caxa trying to keep a closed guard but Montoya is proving a slippery customer.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Montoya's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Montoya won't allow Caxa to sweep him here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Montoya lands a couple of elbows. Montoya working some strikes from top position. Montoya postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Montoya lands a couple of decent looking shots. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Montoya makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Caxa wants to sweep but no luck. #T1# Montoya working some strikes from top position. Caxa looks winded! Montoya working some strikes from top position.#SUB# Montoya drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Montoya jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Montoya content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Montoya won't allow Caxa to sweep him here. Montoya content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Montoya scoring with punches to the head and body. Montoya controlling from the top position. Montoya really is a fat lump. Montoya postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Montoya with a nice head shot there. Montoya scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Montoya is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Montoya cracks Caxa with a solid left hand. Montoya lands a couple of digs. Montoya stands up over Caxa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2# Montoya is working Caxa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Montoya lands a couple of decent looking shots. Montoya content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Montoya might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Montoya working some strikes from top position. Montoya keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Caxa's head. This has been an exciting period of action! Montoya is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Montoya chips away with some ground and pound. Montoya connects with a couple of short punches. Montoya working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Montoya is in close to Caxa's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ROC# Caxa is rocked! Caxa has momentary wrist control but Montoya slips an elbow through the middle. Caxa is still in real trouble! Can Montoya finish him? Montoya is in close to Caxa's body, working some short punches and elbows. Montoya works over Caxa with some ground and pound from guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Montoya is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Montoya working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Montoya postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Montoya loads up on a big left hand. Caxa felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Montoya looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Caxa can't hide his disappointment, as Montoya celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leif Montoya!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2016 |
#R1# Howard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? De Jostu is fending him off so far but Howard persists. Nope, De Jostu circles away and we're back to standing. De Jostu throws a sloppy head kick #TD# and Howard counters with a nice double leg into side control. De Jostu won't be happy with that. De Jostu tries to bench press Howard off him but Howard keeps the position. Howard throwing shots but missing, from side control. De Jostu defending against the ground and pound. De Jostu tries to bench press Howard off him but Howard keeps the position. Howard misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Howard could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Howard scoring with punches and elbows. Howard taking a breather here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Howard scoring with punches from side control. #T1# Howard in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Howard working the head with strikes. Howard taking a breather here. Howard cracks De Jostu with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T2# De Jostu is working to avoid the ground and pound but Howard connects with a decent elbow. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Howard scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at De Jostu to see if he's OK. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. De Jostu looks winded! Howard scores with a couple of short elbows. Howard grinds an elbow into De Jostu's temple. Howard content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Howard scoring with punches and elbows. Howard lands a few punches from side control. Howard 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. Howard is putting a hurting on De Jostu here, landing some big shots from side control. You can see the frustration on De Jostu's face as Howard controls the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. De Jostu on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Howard is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down De Jostu's shoulder. That is not cool. Howard creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T3# Howard grinds an elbow into De Jostu's temple. De Jostu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Howard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Howard in side control, just content to control the action for now. Howard working the head and body with strikes. Howard looks up at the clock and then as De Jostu takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Howard smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
We've been informed that De Jostu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Howard lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear De Jostu down.
Howard cracks De Jostu with an elbow. That is naaassty. De Jostu on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Howard lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Howard lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear De Jostu down.
Howard slows the pace down. Howard scoring with punches from side control. #T4# Howard scores with a couple of short elbows. Howard in side control, just content to control the action for now. De Jostu taking punishment in the form of punches.
Check out the look on Howard's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Howard working the ground and pound from side control. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Howard looks up at the clock and then as De Jostu takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Howard smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#SU# Howard has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Howard throws a nice inside leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zane Howard dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2##TD# Howard shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. De Jostu is trying to defend but Howard finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Howard is nestled in close to De Jostu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Howard is nestled in close to De Jostu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Howard looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Howard scores with a couple of good hammerfists. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Howard lands a nice short elbow. Howard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. De Jostu taking some punishment here, with Howard in his half guard. De Jostu is looking for a sweep. Howard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Howard drops an elbow to the side of De Jostu's head. De Jostu is breathing heavily. Howard working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Nice strikes from Howard there. #T1# Howard slips a nice elbow through De Jostu's hands, connecting with De Jostu's forehead. Howard takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. De Jostu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Howard scores with a couple of nice shots. Howard lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Howard working the head and body with strikes. De Jostu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Howard scores with a couple of nice shots. Howard lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Howard controlling the pace. Howard is nestled in close to De Jostu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2# Howard looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Howard lands strikes from half guard. Howard lands strikes from half guard. Howard slips a nice elbow through De Jostu's hands, connecting with De Jostu's forehead. Howard slips a nice elbow through De Jostu's hands, connecting with De Jostu's forehead. Howard working the head and body with strikes. #SU# Howard decides to return to a standing position. Howard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3# De Jostu stuffs the takedown attempt from Howard. Howard gets slowly back to his feet. #TD# Howard bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Howard lands a few punches from side control. Howard scores with a couple of short elbows. Howard is chipping away with strikes.
Howard is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt De Jostu will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T4# Zane Howard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. De Jostu takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Howard working the head with strikes. Howard in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Howard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Jostu can do to turn this around? Howard controls the position. Howard in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Howard grinds an elbow into De Jostu's temple. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! De Jostu is looking to regain half guard here but Howard keeps moving and retains side control. Howard working the ground and pound. Howard lands a nice forearm strike. De Jostu takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zane Howard dominated that second round. That's time! Howard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# De Jostu throws a body kick that misses #TD# and Howard decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in De Jostu's guard. Howard scores with a decent looking elbow strike. De Jostu looking to control.
Howard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Howard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of De Jostu's head. Howard postures up and lands a big shot to De Jostu's brow. Howard forces his way into half guard. Howard with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Howard lands with a punch from half guard. Howard scoring with strikes to the body and head. De Jostu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Howard looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Howard is nestled in close to De Jostu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1# Howard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SU# Howard decides to stand and escape the position. Howard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has De Jostu pinned against the cage. De Jostu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD# Howard decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T2# Howard lands strikes from half guard. Howard controlling the pace. Howard winds up and cracks De Jostu with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Howard lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Howard lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. De Jostu taking some punishment here, with Howard in his half guard. Howard looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Howard scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Howard lands strikes from half guard. Howard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3# Howard drops an elbow to the side of De Jostu's head. Howard scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Howard lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. 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. Howard connects with a nice short shot to De Jostu's temple. Howard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Howard drops an elbow to the side of De Jostu's head. Howard takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. De Jostu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Howard scores with a couple of nice shots. Howard lands with a punch from half guard. Howard perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Howard is nestled in close to De Jostu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Howard scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Howard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4# De Jostu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Howard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Howard working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Mexicana De Jostu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! De Jostu taking some punishment here, with Howard in his half guard. Howard working De Jostu over with strikes. Howard lands strikes from half guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Howard working over De Jostu with some ground and pound. De Jostu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Howard is nestled in close to De Jostu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Howard uses his free foot to push down on De Jostu's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for De Jostu. Howard scoring with strikes but De Jostu is staying in there. Zane Howard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Howard tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight! Zane Howard showed his dominance in that final round. Well Howard 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:25 Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:26 Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zane Howard!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2016 |
#R1# Vladimir misses the jab. Forbes really is a fat lump.#CL# Forbes darts in and clinches Vladimir up against the cage. Vladimir scores with a shoulder strike. A frustrated look appears on Vladimir's face as he tries to break the clinch. Vladimir wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Vladimir lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Vladimir can't get the takedown.
Vladimir is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vladimir lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Vladimir tries to break the clinch but Forbes is controlling the position. #T1# Vladimir tries to break free but Forbes pushes him back against the cage. Vladimir has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Forbes can't get the takedown.
Vladimir is trying to force a seperation but Forbes has the dominant position. Vladimir is trying to maintain a safe position but Forbes gets an underhook and turns Vladimir into the cage.#TD2# Vladimir drags the fight down to the ground.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Forbes's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Vladimir really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Forbes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Forbes postures up in Vladimir's guard and throws a big left but Vladimir blocks it. #SU# Forbes stands and steps away. Vladimir gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Forbes takes one to the side of the head.
#T2##CL2# Forbes tries to keep at a distance but Vladimir has taken the fight into the clinch. Forbes keeps control of Vladimir as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Vladimir wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Forbes has him pressed against the cage. Forbes is working Vladimir over against the cage. Forbes fails to pull guard.
Forbes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vladimir has him pressed against the cage. Vladimir is trying to force a seperation but Forbes has the dominant position. Forbes misses with a body punch.
#T3# Vladimir tries to circle away but Forbes has him pinned against the cage. Vladimir wants to get back to striking at distance but Forbes won't allow it.
Vladimir is trying to force a seperation but Forbes has the dominant position. Vladimir has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Vladimir lands a right hand. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Vladimir working hard to break the clinch. Vladimir wants to get back to striking at distance but Forbes won't allow it.
Forbes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vladimir smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desmond Forbes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL# Forbes moves into the clinch. Forbes has a couple of punches blocked by Vladimir.
#TD# Forbes pulls Vladimir into guard.
Vladimir stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Forbes swivels though and keeps the full guard. Forbes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Vladimir avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU# Forbes stands up from guard. Let's bang! Vladimir goes for a double leg but Forbes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Forbes continues to drive forward. Forbes misses with a hook to the body
enabling Vladimir to counter with a crisp jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bogdan Vladimir dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Vladimir throws a nice looking combination but Forbes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Forbes keeps the fight on the outside. Vladimir looks to clinch #TD# and Forbes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vladimir's guard. Forbes scoring with some ground and pound. Forbes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Forbes 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. Forbes landing some decent shots from guard. Forbes throwing strikes from guard but Vladimir blocks nicely. Forbes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Forbes throws a big right hand that misses. Forbes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Forbes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Forbes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Desmond Forbes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Vladimir preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Forbes cracks Vladimir with a solid left hand.#T1# Vladimir is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Vladimir working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Forbes. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Forbes scoring with some ground and pound. Vladimir utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Forbes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Forbes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SU# Vladimir is working an open guard so Forbes takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Vladimir is breathing heavily. Forbes pushes Vladimir away with a front kick. A head kick by Vladimir misses #TD# and Forbes counters with a takedown into side control. Forbes lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB# Forbes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Forbes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB# Forbes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Forbes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2##SUB# Forbes is trying to get an arm triangle but Vladimir is defending well. Forbes landing a few strikes. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Forbes throwing shots but missing, from side control. You can see the frustration on Vladimir's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Forbes looks up at the clock and then as Vladimir takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Forbes smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#SUB# Forbes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Forbes scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Vladimir to see if he's OK.#T3# Forbes lands an elbow. Vladimir is looking to regain half guard here but Forbes keeps moving and retains side control. Forbes landing strikes. Forbes is working Vladimir over with some ground and pound from side control. Forbes cracks Vladimir with a big elbow. #SUB# Forbes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vladimir knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Vladimir being controlled for a moment. #SUB# Forbes tries for a kimura but Vladimir is defending well. #T4# Forbes in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Forbes scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Vladimir to see if he's OK. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Forbes scores with a couple of short elbows. Vladimir taking punishment in the form of punches.
#SUB# Forbes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB# Forbes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Forbes creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Forbes dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Vladimir scores with a shot to the body.
Vladimir moves to clinch but Forbes breaks away #TD# and Forbes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Vladimir! Forbes wants to control but Vladimir is keeping him busy. Vladimir seems a little lost for a moment, as Forbes dominates the positioning. The ground and pound from Forbes seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Forbes working the head and body with strikes. #SU# Forbes stands up and we're back to a striking position. Vladimir misses with a takedown attempt and Forbes counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Vladimir tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD# and Forbes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vladimir won't be happy with that. This has been an exciting period of action! Forbes looks up at the clock and then as Vladimir takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Forbes smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Forbes controls the position. Sloppy strikes there by Forbes. Vladimir takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Forbes scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Vladimir to see if he's OK. Forbes landing strikes. Vladimir takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Forbes landing a few strikes. Forbes working the ground and pound. Forbes lands a decent elbow from side control. Forbes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vladimir can do to turn this around? Forbes connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Vladimir some visible discomfort.
Forbes landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Forbes working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Forbes is working Vladimir over with some ground and pound from side control. #SU# Forbes decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL# Forbes moves into the clinch. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Forbes. #T2# Vladimir wants to break free but Forbes has control.
Vladimir is trying to break the clinch but Forbes is controlling him. Forbes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vladimir to keep the fight standing. Forbes scores a nice knee to the body.
Forbes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Forbes lands with a short head shot on the inside. 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! Vladimir wants to get back to striking at distance but Forbes won't allow it.
Vladimir misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3# Forbes tries for a takedown but Vladimir manages to get underhooks.
Forbes tries to throw a body punch but Vladimir avoids it by throwing Forbes back against the cage. Vladimir wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Forbes has him pressed against the cage. Vladimir prevents a body shot from Forbes. Forbes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vladimir lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. A short right from Forbes. Forbes is working Vladimir over against the cage.#T4# Vladimir can't break the clinch.
Forbes tries to land a knee to the head but Vladimir blocks with his arms.
Vladimir makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Vladimir lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Desmond Forbes has scored more points in the clinch so far. Vladimir wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Forbes. Vladimir wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Forbes is trying to pull guard but Vladimir has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight! Desmond Forbes showed his dominance in that final round. I think Forbes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28 Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28 Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Desmond Forbes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2016 |
#R1# Barton misses with a takedown attempt - Ostgaard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2# Ostgaard instigates a clinch. Barton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ostgaard's efforts to push away.#TD2# Ostgaard gets control of Barton's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ostgaard will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Ostgaard looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Barton has picked Ostgaard up and slammed him! Ostgaard can't keep hold of the triangle and Barton manages to pass to side control! Ostgaard tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Ostgaard is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barton avoids the attempt from Ostgaard to control. Barton throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T1# Barton with good strikes from the mount here! Barton won't let Ostgaard get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. Barton working Ostgaard over with strikes here. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ostgaard can do anything to dispel that myth. Ostgaard throwing hammer fists to the chest of Barton. What's that going to do exactly? Barton in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ostgaard in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Barton is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ostgaard can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#SUB# Barton looking to secure an arm triangle but Ostgaard defends it well. Ostgaard keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Barton unloads with some shots from mount but Ostgaard bucks and avoids them well.
#T2# Barton in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ostgaard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Barton is in the full mount, landing strikes. Barton putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Barton moves to back control. #SUB# Barton patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? Ostgaard covering up well under a series of strikes from Barton. Ostgaard looks winded! Barton scores with strikes from the back.
Barton scores with punches to the body. #T3# Barton somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. Barton somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. Barton controlling well, preventing Ostgaard from escaping the position.
Barton lands punches and elbows. Barton not allowing Ostgaard to control his hands. Barton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB# Ostgaard showing good submission defense here.
Barton softening up his opponent with strikes here.
The referee is taking a good look at Ostgaard as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Barton!
#T4# Ostgaard looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. Oooh a big shot gets through from Barton. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Barton connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Ostgaard to escape the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Barton scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Barton punches Ostgaard on the ear. Ostgaard is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ostgaard is trapped and Barton is scoring with shots to the head and body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Barton dominated that round. The cut man is working on Roberto Barton's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2##TD# Barton closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ostgaard's guard. Barton works over Ostgaard with some ground and pound from guard. Barton throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2# Ostgaard working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Barton has passed into half guard!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barton lands a nice short elbow.#SU# Barton decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. Heika Ostgaard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ostgaard. Barton fails with the takedown. Ostgaard fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Barton tries to counter with a takedown but Ostgaard is quick to defend against it. Roberto Barton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Ostgaard is breathing heavily.#T1##CL# Barton darts in and clinches Ostgaard up against the cage. Barton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Barton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Barton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC# Barton breaks the clinch.
Barton fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Ostgaard leaves Barton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Ostgaard shapes to counter with a head kick. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Barton. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ostgaard throws a nice looking combination but Barton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Barton stuffs the takedown attempt from Ostgaard. Ostgaard gets slowly back to his feet. #T2##TD# Ostgaard gets caught flat footed, as Barton shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Barton throws a big right hand that misses. Barton really is a fat lump.#SU# Barton stands up from Ostgaard's guard - Barton perhaps looking for a knockout. Barton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ostgaard as he avoids it easily. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barton. Barton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ostgaard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Barton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ostgaard can do to turn this around?#TD2# Ostgaard closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES# Barton kicks off Ostgaard and gets to his feet. #T3# Barton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ostgaard tries to avoid it but Barton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ostgaard to the ground. Ostgaard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Ostgaard dives in for a single leg takedown but Barton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD# Barton fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ostgaard sprawls well initially but Barton persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Ostgaard tries to kick Barton off in order to stand up. Barton Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. Barton working the body and head with strikes. Ostgaard is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Barton is one step ahead and moves to full mount! BOOM! Barton connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Barton with a couple of short strikes. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ostgaard tries to hold on but Barton pushes him away. #T4# Ostgaard is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Barton is staying active. Ostgaard is desperately trying to improve his position but Barton has a good base and remains in mount. Barton lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Barton raining down hammerfists from mount. Ostgaard is bucking up trying to escape but Barton cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Barton putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Barton landing strikes, looking to finish! #SUB# Barton looking to isolate an arm here. Ostgaard doesn't see it coming and as Barton extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Barton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roberto Barton!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2016 |
#R1# Djemal keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Djemal lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Djemal goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2# It looks like Art Acevedo has been cut.#TD2# Djemal shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Acevedo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Acevedo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Djemal postures up.
Acevedo controlling the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Djemal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Djemal is looking to work some ground and pound but Acevedo has wrist control. Djemal won't allow Acevedo to sweep him here. Djemal trying to control but Acevedo is working from the bottom. Djemal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1# Acevedo controls Djemal momentarily but Djemal frees himself. Djemal postures up in Acevedo's guard and throws a big left but Acevedo blocks it. Acevedo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Djemal is one step ahead there. Djemal wants to stand but Acevedo has a closed guard, so he can't escape. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Djemal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Acevedo is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2# Djemal shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T2# Acevedo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Djemal is working away from the top position though. Djemal trying to pass the guard but Acevedo defending well. Djemal wants to stand but Acevedo has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. Acevedo wants to control but Djemal is keeping busy and won't allow it. Djemal passes into side control, despite Acevedo's attempt to control the position.
#SUB2# Djemal goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Acevedo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Djemal but great work by Acevedo.#SUB# Djemal is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Acevedo's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Acevedo! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Djemal has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Art Acevedo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2016 |
#R1##TD# Lawson looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Abelardo wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Lawson manages to pass to side control. #REVB# Lawson not landing any meaningful shots this time. Lawson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Abelardo defending well though. Lawson drops an elbow to the side of Abelardo's head. Abelardo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Abelardo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lawson. Abelardo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Well, if Lawson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SU# Lawson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T1##TD2# Lawson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Lawson has his hands on Abelardo's head, controlling the position. Lawson 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.#T2# Lawson 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##SU# Lawson escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD2# Abelardo feints and as Lawson raises his hands in defense, Abelardo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Abelardo throws an elbow that misses. Lawson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Abelardo's guard. Nice move by Lawson!#REVR# Abelardo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Lawson scoring with punches to the head and body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lawson's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Lawson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3# Abelardo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Lawson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SU# Lawson stands up and waves to Abelardo to follow him. #CL2# Abelardo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC# Lawson manages to break the clinch.
#TD2# Abelardo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES# Lawson throws Abelardo to one side and escapes! Abelardo looks winded! Abelardo connects with a high kick. #ROC2# Lawson is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Abelardo is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Lawson hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cesna Abelardo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2016 |
#R1##CL# Ashley clinches with his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by Ashley.
#TD# Ashley gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. De Jostu pushes Ashley off but Ashley dives into side control.
#SU# Ashley has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. De Jostu pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ashley back to the cage. De Jostu follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. De Jostu tries to circle away but Ashley has him pinned against the cage.#TD# Ashley jumps guard.
#SUB# De Jostu is sitting in close to Ashley's body. Ashley has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! De Jostu is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, De Jostu is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Ashley.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Faustino Ashley!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2016 |
#R1# Gahan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Costner eats them both and turns towards Gahan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2# It looks like Brad Costner has been cut.#CL2# Costner gets tackled into the cage by Gahan. Gahan maintains the clinch. #BC2# Gahan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Gahan closes the distance and clinches. #BC2# Gahan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Gahan clinches with his opponent.
Gahan lands a shoulder strike. Gahan is looking for a takedown. Costner fails to pull guard.
Gahan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Costner tries to circle away but Gahan has him pinned against the cage. Costner tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gahan just stands there and leans against the cage. Costner fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Costner. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2# Gahan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Gahan cracks Costner with a right hand to the side of the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Costner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1# Gahan has a takedown stuffed. Gahan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Costner. #CL2# Gahan clinches up with Costner and pushes him back against the cage. Gahan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gahan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Costner backwards. Costner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Gahan is trying to pull guard but Costner turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2# Gahan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A shot to the liver by Gahan. Beautiful body shot. Costner goes for a double leg but Gahan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gahan continues to drive forward.#T2# Gahan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Costner. Costner is breathing heavily. Gahan dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Gahan scores with a nice head shot. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2# Gahan clinches up against the cage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Gahan. A short uppercut from Gahan. Nice body punch from Gahan. Costner is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gahan to keep the fight standing. Gahan lands a nice shot to the body. #T3# Gahan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Gahan with a knee to the head.
Gahan working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2# Gahan breaks the clinch.
Gahan throws a head kick that misses. #CL2# Gahan takes the fight into the clinch. Costner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A right handed body shot lands from Gahan.
We've been informed that Gahan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Gahan has Costner pressed against the cage.
#BC2# Gahan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4# Gahan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2# Costner gets tackled into the cage by Gahan. Gahan maintains the clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gahan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gahan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gahan lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2# Gahan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A cross from Gahan lands.#CL2# Gahan has Costner up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2# Gahan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Gahan throws a head kick that misses. Costner takes a shot right to the bread basket. Gahan connects with a crisp jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richie Gahan dominated that round. The cut man is working on Brad Costner's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2##CL2# Gahan rushes Costner and presses him up against the cage.#BC2# Gahan breaks from the clinch.
Gahan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Costner takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Brad Costner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Costner misses with a takedown #KD2# and Gahan lands a stunning uppercut that sends Costner to the mat! #ROC2# Costner is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gahan is trying to control. Costner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Costner trying to hold on to Gahan's head to control him but Gahan postures up.
Gahan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1##SUB2# Gahan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gahan has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Gahan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Gahan is thwarting Costner's attempts to control the position. Gahan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Still in half guard, Gahan seems content to control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Costner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gahan. Gahan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gahan throws a right hand that Costner ducks under and follows up with a left that Costner also avoids with ease.#T2##CL2# Gahan has closed the distance and engaged Costner in a clinch.
Gahan lands with a left to the head. #BC2# Gahan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gahan 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 Costner tumbling to the canvas! Gahan pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Costner was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Richie Gahan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2016 |
#R1# Sach throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD# and Duncan counters with a shoot takedown. Sach fights it but they end up in guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Duncan scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Duncan lands a couple of decent looking shots. Duncan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Duncan connects with a couple of short punches. Duncan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Duncan scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Duncan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Duncan looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Duncan scoring with some ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Duncan's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Sach has momentary wrist control but Duncan slips an elbow through the middle. Duncan lands a couple of decent looking shots. Duncan with a nice head shot there. Duncan really is a fat lump. Duncan is in close to Sach's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1# Duncan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sach's head. Duncan works over Sach with some ground and pound from guard. Duncan lands a couple of digs. Duncan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Duncan scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Duncan working some strikes from top position. Sach really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Duncan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Duncan connects with a couple of short punches. Duncan controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Sach looks winded! Duncan lands a couple of elbows. Duncan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Duncan is in close to Sach's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2# Sach has momentary wrist control but Duncan slips an elbow through the middle. Duncan sitting in guard, not really doing much. Duncan works over Sach with some ground and pound from guard. Duncan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Duncan controlling from the top position. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Duncan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Duncan scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Duncan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Duncan chips away with some ground and pound. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Duncan's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Duncan postures up and lands a big shot to Sach's brow. Duncan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3# Duncan sitting in guard, not really doing much. Duncan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sach's head. Duncan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Duncan lands a couple of elbows. Duncan is in close to Sach's body, working some short punches and elbows. Duncan postures up and lands a big shot to Sach's brow. Duncan is in close to Sach's body, working some short punches and elbows. Duncan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC# Sach is rocked! Duncan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Sach is still in real trouble! Can Duncan finish him? 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. Duncan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Duncan working some strikes from top position. Duncan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sach's head. Duncan arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Sach's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Eusebio Duncan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Di Villiers dives in and scores a takedown into Hinton's guard.#ES# Hinton pushes Di Villiers off and scrambles back to his feet.
Di Villiers misses with a looping right.#TD2# Di Villiers shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hinton is trying to defend but Di Villiers finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Di Villiers controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Hinton is out! Di Villiers gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Toledo Di Villiers!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Fontinado closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Odom quickly recovers to half guard. Odom wants to get back to his feet.
Odom trying to control but Fontinado postures up.
Odom is trying to stand.
#ES# Odom has one foot on Fontinado's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. A head kick by Fontinado misses and Odom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD# Odom scores with a takedown into Fontinado's guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Odom lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Fontinado working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Odom. Odom stops Fontinado from standing up. Odom lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1# Odom landing some decent shots from guard. Odom is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Odom scoring with some ground and pound. Fontinado lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Odom trying to strike off his back.
Odom will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Odom is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Odom is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fontinado is controlling him. Odom throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
#T2##SUB# Odom has his foot on Fontinado's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fontinado works his way back into a safe position though. Odom throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Odom is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fontinado is controlling him. Odom wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #ES# Odom manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Odom takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3##TD# Odom dives in and scores a takedown into Fontinado's guard. Fontinado is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Fontinado looks winded! Odom with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SU# Odom stands up and waves to Fontinado to follow him. #TD# Odom closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fontinado quickly recovers to half guard. Fontinado wants to control but Odom is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4# Odom is nestled in close to Fontinado, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB# Odom is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB# Odom 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. Fontinado tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Odom!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricky Odom!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2016 |
#R1# Caxa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. It looked like Levy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Caxa lands with a nice combination. Levy backs away looking to recover.#CUT2# It looks like Hector Levy has been cut. Caxa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Levy defends well and Caxa ends up having to push Levy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Levy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Caxa shoots in looking for a takedown but Levy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Caxa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Hector Levy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josu Caxa.#KD2# Caxa sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Levy to the ground! Caxa dives into full mount looking to finish!#ROC2# Levy is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Oooooh, big shot lands for Caxa! Levy is hurt baaadly! Caxa is firing away with more strikes - Levy is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josu Caxa!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2016 |
#R1# Keller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A nice side step and Ostgaard releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Keller wants to clinch up but Ostgaard keeps it at a distance. Ostgaard drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Keller defends it well. Ostgaard misses with a takedown attempt and Keller counters with a stiff right hand. Ostgaard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Keller tries to avoid it but Ostgaard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Keller to the ground. Keller escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2# Ostgaard rushes Keller and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD# Keller jumps guard.
Keller wants to stand but Ostgaard is controlling the position. #SUB# Keller had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ostgaard defends it easily. Ostgaard trying to control the position from guard on top but Keller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keller will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Keller throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#SUB# Keller is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ostgaard is aware though and is defending well.#T1# Keller throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Keller throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ostgaard trying to control the position from guard on top but Keller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Ostgaard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Ostgaard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Ostgaard tries to free his leg and advance position but Keller is retaining full guard. Keller looking to control.
#SUB# Keller is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ostgaard defends well.#SUB2# Ostgaard has gone for a leg lock! Keller slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ostgaard's guard.#REVR##SUB2# Ostgaard has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Keller is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ostgaard.#T2##SUB# Keller tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB# Keller thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB# Keller is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Ostgaard looks calm but he's in trouble here. Keller gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Ostgaard is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Keller lets go of the hold and Ostgaard can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Floyd Keller!
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