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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 667 Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Mauler closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mauler lands in his opponent's guard. Mauler looking to pass the guard. #SUB2# Mauler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2# Mauler drops back looking for a leg! Shark is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shark manages to kick Mauler off! Mauler jumps back into Shark's guard. #SUB2# Mauler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Shark wants to stand and escape but Mauler is having none of it. Shark knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mauler on the ground. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Mauler is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Shark is looking to stand up but Mauler isn't so interested in that idea. #T1##SUB2# Mauler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2# Mauler is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2# Mauler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Shark on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shark tries to get out of the position.#SUB2# Mauler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mauler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Mauler trying to control the position from guard on top but Shark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Mauler drops back looking for a leg! Shark is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shark manages to kick Mauler off! Mauler jumps back into Shark's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Shark is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2##SUB2# Mauler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mauler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Mauler should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Mauler trying to control but Shark is working from the bottom. Shark wants to stand and escape but Mauler is having none of it. #SUB2# Mauler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mauler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Mauler trying to control the position from guard on top but Shark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Mauler drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Mauler as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Shark screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Mauler! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Demo Mauler!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1# Davidson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Langstaff looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Langstaff throws a right hand that Davidson ducks under and follows up with a left that Davidson also avoids with ease. Davidson feints the counter takedown. Davidson avoids the head kick by Langstaff.
#TD2# Davidson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Langstaff looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2# Davidson has hold of Langstaff's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Langstaff tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Davidson cranks the arm and Langstaff screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Langstaff, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Michael Davidson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1# Escobar misses with a straight right. Snow seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. A slow jab from Snow misses its intended target. Escobar moves away from the strike by Snow. Snow throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Sloppy strikes from Snow. Those never looked like landing. Snow pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Snow could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Snow throws a right hand that misses
and Escobar counters with a stiff right hand. Snow misses the jab.#T1# Snow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Escobar.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Escobar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Snow. Escobar loads up on a big right hand but Snow slips the punch. Snow throwing a counter right hand but Escobar manages to avoid it. Escobar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Snow. Snow lands a nice looking kick to the body. Escobar takes a step back to recover. Escobar avoids the head kick by Snow.
Snow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Escobar appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2# Escobar swings for the body but Snow moves out of range.
Escobar misses with an uppercut. Escobar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Snow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Escobar throws a body shot but no joy. Escobar looks to land a combination but Snow avoids it well. Snow misses with a head kick.
Escobar now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Snow pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3# Escobar avoids the head kick by Snow.
Escobar now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Snow moves away from the strike by Escobar. Snow lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Snow staying out of range there. A telegraphed right hand from Snow misses the target. Snow ducks down and throws a hook to the body. A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar. Snow does a little dance to reset his feet. Snow tries a head kick but it misses.
#T4# Snow throws a sloppy head kick and Escobar moves out of range easily. Escobar throws a one two combo.
Snow scores with a nice head shot. Snow is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Escobar's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Escobar avoids the head kick by Snow.
A little jabbing left from Escobar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. A combination from Escobar does no damage. As Escobar looks to move away, Snow throws a big counter combo but Escobar just gets out of the way. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Snow takes a shot right to the bread basket. Snow misses with a looping left. 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 Jon Snow will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Snow has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Snow there as he acknowledges the shot. Snow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar moves away. Escobar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snow manages to avoid it. Snow lands a jab-cross combination. Escobar throws a body punch but Snow moves out of range. Escobar just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSnow. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Snow defending well as Escobar loads up on a big left hand. Escobar blocks a jab. A shot to the body from Escobar misses and Snow counters with a head kick. That will keep Escobar thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #T1# Snow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Snow tries to clinch but Escobar is having none of it. Escobar misses with a lunging right hand
and Snow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Snow lands a nice hook to Escobar's body. Escobar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Escobar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snow is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Escobar throws a sloppy body shot
and Snow counters with a flying knee. Nice. Snow lands with a good body shot.#T2# Escobar on the wrong end of a nice jab. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Escobar in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Snow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Snow throws a sloppy head kick and Escobar counters with a lovely shot to the body. Escobar is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Snow rather than just go for the knockout. Escobar just misses with a punch to the body.
Snow tries to clinch but Escobar is having none of it. Snow lands a head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Snow wants to clinch.#T3# Escobar ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Snow ducks under a wild hook from Escobar. Escobar just misses with a punch to the body.
Snow throws a big counter combination but Escobar scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Escobar swings for the body but Snow moves out of range.
Good exchange - Escobar coming out on top. Escobar moves away from the strike by Snow. Snow throws a sloppy head kick and Escobar moves out of range easily. Snow bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Escobar's head backwards. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Escobar feints a jab promting Snow to slip. Escobar then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Snow slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Snow dominated that second round. That's time! Snow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Escobar blocks a head kick by Snow.
Snow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Escobar swats away the attempt to clinch by Snow. Escobar misses with an uppercut. Snow saw that one coming. Snow is looking to counter punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Escobar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snow throws out the jab. Escobar throws a body punch but Snow moves out of range. Snow takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T1# Snow avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Snow was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Escobar looks to score with a jab to the body but Snow is just out of range. A counter left hand to the body from Snow misses its target. Snow defending well as Escobar loads up on a big left hand. #CL# Snow clinches with his opponent.
#BC# Snow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Still in the clinch, Snow scores with a nice short uppercut. Escobar is looking to break free of the clinch but Snow has double underhooks. #T2##BC2# Escobar breaks from the clinch.
Escobar lands a body shot.
Snow misses with a wild body shot. Escobar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snow manages to avoid it. Snow lands a jab to the nose. Snow throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Escobar's head. Snow misses with a two punch combination.
Escobar appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! A telegraphed right hand from Escobar misses the target. Snow looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T3# Escobar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escobar. Snow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Jon Snow is winning the standup battle so far. Escobar misses with a wild body shot. Snow went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Escobar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snow.
Escobar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4# Snow throws a head kick but Escobar moves out of range.
Escobar keeps the fight on the outside. Escobar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snow moves away. Snow throws a series of punches but Escobar moves out of range. Escobar moves out of range of the leg kick from Snow. Escobar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Snow is looking to counter with head kicks. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Snow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Escobar appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jon Snow. Well Snow 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27 Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27 Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Snow!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Holson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Padilla, pushing him back against the cage. Padilla tries to pull guard but Holson holds him up against the cage and eventually Padilla drops back down to his feet.
Holson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Holson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A hook to the body from Holson.
Padilla takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT2# It looks like Fernando Padilla has been cut. Holson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Holson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Padilla blocks it with crossed arms. Holson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Padilla is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Holson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Holson scores with a knee to the head.
#ROC2# Padilla is rocked! Holson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Oh Padilla is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Holson tries a knee to the head but Padilla blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Holson.
Holson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Padilla has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Holson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Padilla has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Holson lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Padilla to his knees! Holson keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Umi Holson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1# Wilkinson misses with a double jab
and Resko counters with a left to the body. Resko looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Resko checks a leg kick. Wilkinson shoots in looking for a takedown. Resko tries to sprawl out of it but Wilkinson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Resko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2# Resko moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Resko wants to break free but Wilkinson has control.
#T1# Wilkinson is trying to pull guard but Resko turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Wilkinson tries to break the clinch but Resko is controlling the position. Wilkinson is trying to push Resko away but Resko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Resko lands a body punch in the clinch. Wilkinson tries to pull guard but Resko holds him up against the cage and eventually Wilkinson drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezequiel Wilkinson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Wilkinson tries to pull guard but Resko holds him up against the cage and eventually Wilkinson drops back down to his feet.
Resko misses with a knee to the head. Wilkinson is trying to pull guard but Resko turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Resko trying to control the position but instead, Wilkinson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Resko into the cage. Resko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Resko. Wilkinson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Resko tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wilkinson just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2##BC# Wilkinson breaks the clinch.
Resko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Wilkinson swings widly with a right hand
and Resko counters with a three punch combo that has Wilkinson backing up. Wilkinson nods at Resko to acknowledge the strikes. Resko throws a sloppy body shot
and Wilkinson counters with a series of strikes. Resko will be more careful next time no doubt. The fight stays on the outside here - Wilkinson looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Resko moves out of range of the body kick from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson shoots for a double leg takedown but Resko sprawls well. He's pushed Wilkinson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wilkinson throws a right hand that Resko ducks under and follows up with a left that Resko also avoids with ease. Resko is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3# Wilkinson thows a left - swing and a miss! Wilkinson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Horrible takedown attempt by Wilkinson or perhaps it was just good defense by Resko, which made it look bad. Resko throws a body shot but no joy. Resko doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD# and Wilkinson counters with a shoot takedown. Resko fights it but they end up in guard. Wilkinson wants to control from the top but Resko keeps moving. #T4# Wilkinson is standing up over Resko. Resko looks to escape but Wilkinson dives into side control.
Wilkinson in side control lands a decent elbow. Resko is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB# Wilkinson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Resko is pushing Wilkinson's head away, looking to escape. Wilkinson manages to hold on to the position though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ono Resko will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Wilkinson throws the left hand but Resko avoids the punch easily. Resko is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Resko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Resko doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Wilkinson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Resko swats him away and circles back towards the center. Wilkinson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Resko's calf. Resko moves out of range of the body kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice sprawl there from Resko as Wilkinson shoots in. Wilkinson is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Resko is breathing heavily.#T1# Resko just misses with a punch to the body.
Resko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL# Wilkinson gets in close and instigates a clinch. Resko is trying to force a seperation but Wilkinson has the dominant position. Resko has a couple of punches blocked by Wilkinson.
#BC# Wilkinson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Wilkinson shoots in for a double leg but Resko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Resko is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wilkinson with a body shot.#CL# Wilkinson has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC# Wilkinson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2##CL2# Resko darts in and clinches Wilkinson up against the cage.#TD# Wilkinson jumps guard and drags Resko to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Wilkinson is trying to keep Resko in close.
Wilkinson is really struggling to control Resko but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB# Wilkinson has his foot on Resko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Resko works his way back into a safe position though. Resko wants to stand and escape but instead Wilkinson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR# Wilkinson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3##SUB# Wilkinson drops back looking for a leg! Resko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Resko manages to kick Wilkinson off! Wilkinson jumps back into Resko's guard. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Resko wants to stand up but Wilkinson is controlling him. Wilkinson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Wilkinson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Resko works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Wilkinson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU# Resko is working an open guard so Wilkinson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Wilkinson throws a push kick but Resko slaps the foot to one side. A combination from Wilkinson does no damage. Wilkinson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Resko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL# Wilkinson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Wilkinson is trying to pull guard but Resko has him pressed against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezequiel Wilkinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Wilkinson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wilkinson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezequiel Wilkinson dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Wilkinson scores with a one two! Resko had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Resko takes a swing at Wilkinson's ribcage but misses. Resko is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wilkinson rather than just go for the knockout. Wilkinson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Resko. Resko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wilkinson moves in looking to clinch but Resko pushes him off. As Wilkinson backs off Resko throws a huge counter combo but Wilkinson manages to avoid it all. Wilkinson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Resko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wilkinson wants to clinch but Resko slips to the side and Resko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Resko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wilkinson.
A nice side step and Resko releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1# Resko sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Wilkinson wants to clinch. Wilkinson tries to land a front kick but Resko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. A shot to the body from Resko misses and Wilkinson counters with a three punch combo that has Resko backing up. Resko nods at Wilkinson to acknowledge the strikes.#T2# Wilkinson fails to land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wilkinson looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Wilkinson tries to clinch there but Resko circles away.
Resko now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Wilkinson doesn't manage to clinch there - Resko circles away.
Wilkinson is looking to clinch but Resko is avoiding it.
Ezequiel Wilkinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wilkinson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T3# Wilkinson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Resko circles away quickly and effectively.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC# Wilkinson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilkinson wants to clinch. Wilkinson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4# Wilkinson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. A looping hook to the body misses from Resko. Wilkinson does a little dance to reset his feet. Wilkinson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wilkinson is defended easily by Resko. A nice side step and Resko releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Wilkinson takes a swing at Resko's ribcage but misses. Resko doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that's the end of the fight! Ezequiel Wilkinson showed his dominance in that final round. I think Wilkinson 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28 Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28 Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezequiel Wilkinson!
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Event:
Infliction 1 The Beginning
Date: Jul 06, 2016 |
#R1# Goncla throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Escobar misses with a body shot.
Escobar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Goncla slips a straight right by Escobar. Escobar keeps the fight on the outside. Goncla tries to close the distance and clinch but Escobar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Escobar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Goncla fails in his attempt to clinch. Escobar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Goncla really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Goncla missing with a left hand there. Escobar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL# Goncla gets a clinch. Escobar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Goncla has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar.
Goncla blocks a body shot from Escobar. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Escobar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Escobar's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2# Escobar manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Goncla, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Escobar connects with a jab. Goncla misses with the combination.
#T1# Goncla scores with a jab to the head.
Goncla tries to work over Escobar's front leg with a kick but Escobar checks it. A head kick misses from Goncla. Goncla ducks under a wild hook from Escobar. Goncla throws a jab but it's blocked by Escobar. As Goncla backs off Escobar throws a huge counter combo but Goncla manages to avoid it all. A slow jab from Goncla misses its intended target. Goncla looks to land a body kick but Escobar moved away. Goncla fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Escobar checks it well. Escobar lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Escobar misses with a looping left. Goncla catches Escobar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Escobar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2# Escobar throws a punch but it's blocked by Goncla. Goncla lands a body shot. Escobar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gonclas head. Goncla lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Goncla lands a hook that snaps the head of Escobar backwards. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Escobar tries a body shot but Goncla blocks it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Goncla lands with a short shot to the head. Escobar can't break the clinch.
Escobar struggles to land a body shot inside as Goncla controls his hands.
Escobar misses with a punch to the body.
Goncla lands with a right to the head. Goncla with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Escobar blocks an uppercut.
Escobar has had enough of the clinch but Goncla keeps him there for the moment. Goncla softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Goncla blocks a body shot from Escobar. Goncla misses with the head strike.
#T3# Goncla throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar. Escobar throws a punch but it's blocked by Goncla. A shot in the inside from Escobar. Goncla drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC# Goncla pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Goncla lands a high kick!
Goncla fails in his attempt to clinch. It seemed like Escobar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Goncla scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Goncla tries a head kick but it misses.
Escobar appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. A decent looking cross lands there for Goncla. Goncla goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Goncla throws a head kick that misses. Goncla tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Escobar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Goncla tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Escobar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Escobar doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4# Escobar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goncla was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Goncla misses with an attempted mid kick.
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! Escobar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goncla lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Escobar ducks right into an uppercut from Goncla. Escobar misses with an uppercut. Goncla saw that one coming. Escobar slips a jab and a cross from Goncla.
Goncla jabs Escobar right on the nose. Escobar blinks but takes it well. Goncla swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Goncla throws a jab when Escobar was well out of range. Escobar misses with a wild body shot. Goncla is looking to take this fight into the clinch. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Escobar! But no joy. Goncla misses with a looping left. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georgevez Goncla dominated that round. That's time! Goncla's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Goncla throws a solid leg kick but Escobar takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Goncla. Goncla tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Goncla throws a head kick that misses. Escobar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Goncla is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Escobar lands a right hook to the body.
Goncla tries to clinch there but Escobar circles away.
Goncla misses with a head kick.
As Goncla backs off Escobar throws a huge counter combo but Goncla manages to avoid it all. Goncla tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Escobar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Escobar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL# Goncla moves into the clinch. Goncla blocking some punches.
Escobar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Goncla or not. #BC# Goncla escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Goncla moves in looking to clinch but Escobar pushes him off. Goncla is looking to clinch but Escobar is avoiding it.
Goncla throws a jab when Escobar was well out of range. Escobar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Escobar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T1# Escobar thows a left - swing and a miss! Escobar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goncla moves away. Escobar looks to score with a jab to the body but Goncla is just out of range. An inside leg kick lands from Goncla. Georgevez Goncla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Goncla throws a head kick that misses. Escobar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Goncla with a body shot. Escobar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Escobar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Goncla can pounce on him.
#CL# Goncla gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Goncla lands a hook that snaps the head of Escobar backwards. Escobar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Escobar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Georgevez Goncla has scored more points in the clinch so far. Goncla misses with the head strike.
#BC# Goncla breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Escobar ducks under a wild hook from Goncla. Goncla tries to close the distance and clinch up but Escobar swats him away and circles back towards the center. Escobar is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T2##CL# Goncla has Escobar up against the cage in a clinch.
Escobar is pressed up against the cage. Goncla has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Escobar down to the mat. Escobar avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Goncla throws a head kick that misses. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Goncla tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Escobar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Goncla slips under a jab from Escobar. A slow jab from Escobar misses its intended target. Goncla misses with a straight left. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Goncla tries to clinch but Escobar is having none of it. Goncla throws a combination that misses and Escobar counters with a nice body shot. Goncla jabbing away but nothing is landing. Georgevez Goncla is winning the standup battle so far. Goncla takes a body punch but keeps moving. Escobar misses with a wild body shot. Goncla throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Escobar sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3# Goncla misses with a wild combination.
A little jabbing left from Escobar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Escobar avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Goncla tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Escobar paws at him with a jab and circles away. Goncla throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Escobar. Escobar throws a hook to the side of Goncla's head but Goncla sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Goncla throws a push kick but Escobar slaps the foot to one side. Goncla fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick misses from Goncla. Escobar slips under a jab from Goncla. Escobar ducks under a wild hook from Goncla. Goncla throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Goncla is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Escobar can do to turn this around? Goncla keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4# Goncla throws a sloppy head kick and Escobar moves out of range easily. Goncla misses with an uppercut. Escobar saw that one coming. Goncla gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Escobar. Goncla slips under a jab from Escobar. Goncla tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Goncla takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A bone on bone clash there as Escobar blocks the leg kick.
Goncla takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Goncla tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Escobar paws at him with a jab and circles away. Escobar throws a good cross that connects.
Goncla dodges the punch combination from Escobar.
Escobar moves away from the strike by Goncla. Escobar misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georgevez Goncla dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Goncla throws the left hand but Escobar avoids the punch easily. Escobar throws a counter combo. Goncla takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Escobar blocks a jab. Escobar keeps the fight on the outside. Escobar doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Escobar ducks under a wild hook from Goncla. Goncla pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Escobar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goncla.
Goncla was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Escobar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Escobar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Escobar swats away the attempt to clinch by Goncla. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Goncla clinches with his opponent.
Escobar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1# Goncla tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Goncla working aggressively here.
Goncla with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Goncla lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Escobar misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar tries a body shot but Goncla blocks it.
Goncla tries a body shot but Escobar blocks it.
Escobar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goncla blocks a body shot from Escobar. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Escobar. Escobar lands with a left to the head. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Escobar in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. A head punch blocked on the inside by Goncla. Escobar pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Escobar. Goncla tries to land knees in the clinch but Escobar avoids the damage to the body. Goncla misses with a hook from the clinch. Goncla swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar uses good head movement to avoid it. Goncla prevents a body shot from Escobar. Goncla misses with a short punch on the inside. Goncla lands with a short shot to the head. #T2# Still in the clinch, Goncla scores with a nice short uppercut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2# Escobar manages to break the clinch.
Escobar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Escobar slips a jab from Goncla. Escobar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Escobar now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Goncla lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Goncla loads up on a big right hand but Escobar slips the punch. Goncla cracks Escobar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Goncla tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL# Goncla darts in and clinches Escobar up against the cage. Goncla keeps control of Escobar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. A shot in the inside from Goncla. Goncla prevents a body shot from Escobar. Escobar tries to work over Goncla's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Escobar can't find room to land a body shot as Goncla controls the action.
Goncla scores with a shot to the side of Escobar's head. #T3# Escobar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escobar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goncla's elbow. Escobar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goncla's elbow. Escobar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goncla lands an uppercut. Goncla prevents a body shot from Escobar. A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar. A head punch on the inside from Goncla fails to land. Goncla lands a left hand.
#BC2# Escobar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goncla fails with an attempt to clinch.
Goncla throws a right and a left that both miss. Goncla waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Escobar. Escobar doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Escobar moves out of range of the strikes. A little jabbing left from Escobar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Goncla pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Escobar doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Goncla throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Escobar. Goncla misses with a looping left. It seemed like Escobar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4# Escobar scores with a decent looking hook. A jab lands there for Escobar. Escobar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goncla. It looked like Goncla wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Goncla darts in trying to clinch and Escobar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Goncla misses with a head kick.
Escobar takes a swing at Goncla's ribcage but misses. Escobar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Goncla throws a nice looking combination but Escobar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Escobar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Goncla with a body shot. Goncla steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escobar. Pablo Escobar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Escobar avoids the head kick by Goncla.
And that's the end of the fight! Georgevez Goncla showed his dominance in that final round. Well Goncla 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27 Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georgevez Goncla!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Holson moves into the clinch. Colon is trying to force a seperation but Holson has the dominant position. Holson crunches a lovely knee into Colon's ribcage. Colon letting Holson take a breather here. Holson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Colon.
Colon looking for a takedown. Holson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Holson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Holson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Holson misses with a knee to the head. Holson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Colon managing to block the knees to the body from Holson.
Holson works on Colon's body with a couple of short punches. Holson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Holson slowing the pace effectively. Colon is working for takedown but Holson is calmly controlling the position for now.#T1# The referee calls for Holson to work.
Colon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Holson trying to land knees to the body.
Holson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Colon or not. Colon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Holson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edison Colon. That's going to take a lot out of him. Holson crunches a lovely knee into Colon's ribcage. Colon is breathing heavily. Colon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Holson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Holson tries to clinch but Colon moves out of range. Colon throws a big counter combination but Holson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2# Colon gets tackled into the cage by Holson. Holson maintains the clinch. Holson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Holson stalling the fight.
A short uppercut from Holson. #T2# Holson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Holson tries to land a knee to the head but Colon blocks with his arms.
Holson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Colon being controlled against the cage. Holson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Holson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Colon wants to take the fight to the mat but Holson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Holson lands a good knee to the midsection. Colon won't want to take too many of those. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Holson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Holson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Holson throws a punch but it's blocked by Colon. #T3# Holson tries to land knees in the clinch but Colon avoids the damage to the body. Holson misses with the head strike.
Holson tries to land a knee to the head but Colon blocks with his arms.
#TD# Colon has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Holson uses from the top position. Colon punching from the bottom. Holson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Colon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB# Colon is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Holson has his hands clasped together but Colon extends and breaks Holson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Colon.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Edison Colon!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2016 |
#R1# Omosko fails with a takedown attempt. Omosko misses with a looping right. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Perkins! But no joy. Omosko tests Perkins's chin there with a solid looking shot. Nice takedown defense from Perkins. No joy for Omosko on that attempt. Omosko misses with a combination
#KD2# and Perkins counters with a crisp right hand that drops Omosko! Perkins lets Omosko back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2# It looks like Yui Omosko has been cut. Perkins scores with a hook to the body. Omosko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Omosko scores with a jab to the jaw. Omosko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Perkins but Perkins pushes him off and we're back to square one. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yui Omosko. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2# Perkins lands a big right hand that sends Omosko crashing to the mat! Perkins stays standing though and waves Omosko back to his feet!#ROC2# Omosko is rocked! Omosko is aggressively charging in as Perkins backs up avoiding any damage. Perkins tosses out a jab and Omosko runs right into it face first! Omosko is out cold! Perkins dropped down on all fours and is barking in Omosko's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kasen Perkins! Kasen Perkins seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2016 |
#R1# Esco changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Wilkinson throws a low kick but Esco moves out of range easily. Wilkinson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#TD# Wilkinson gets a double leg takedown into Esco's guard. Wilkinson works over Esco with some ground and pound from guard. Wilkinson works over Esco with some ground and pound from guard. Esco utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Wilkinson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Esco utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SU# Wilkinson stands up and waves to Esco to follow him. Esco misses with a two punch combination.
#T1# Esco throws a series of punches but Wilkinson moves out of range. Wilkinson jabbing away but nothing is landing. Wilkinson throws a low kick but Esco avoids it. Esco misses with a few strikes there.
#TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Esco enables Wilkinson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Esco manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Esco is wriggling around but Wilkinson manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB# Esco really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wilkinson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB# Wilkinson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Esco sees it coming and defends easily.#T2# Wilkinson winds up and cracks Esco with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Wilkinson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB# Wilkinson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB# Wilkinson has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Esco defend it? Wilkinson steps over the head and cranks it - Esco is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Wilkinson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ezequiel Wilkinson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2016 |
#R1# Booth fails to land the takedown. Resko now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Resko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Booth throws a head kick that misses and Resko counters with a nice body shot. Booth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Booth shoots for a takedown but Resko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Booth gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Resko counters with a lovely shot to the body. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarvis Booth. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# Resko forces Booth back against the cage and clinches.#T1# Booth is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Resko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Booth drops down looking for an ankle pick but Resko pulls his leg out and moves away.
Resko takes a swing at Booth's ribcage but misses. Booth is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Resko. Booth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Resko misses. Left hook, right uppercut from Resko. #CUT2# It looks like Jarvis Booth has been cut. Booth misses with a takedown and Resko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Booth thinking. Booth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2# Resko lands a right hook to the body.
Resko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Booth is looking to counter the offense by Resko and move into the clinch. Resko throws a body shot but no joy. Booth misses with a takedown and Resko counters with a lovely shot to the body. Booth is breathing heavily. Resko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Booth misses with a takedown attempt and Resko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Resko is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Booth doesn't succeed with the takedown and Resko counters with a left to the body. Resko is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Booth rather than just go for the knockout.#T3##CL2# Booth tries to keep at a distance but Resko has taken the fight into the clinch. Resko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Booth gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Booth drops down looking for an ankle pick but Resko pulls his leg out and moves away.
Booth circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2# Resko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Resko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Booth wants a takedown but no success here.
#T4# Booth wants a takedown.
Resko digs a right hand into Booth's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Booth's gas tank. Resko lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Resko.
Resko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Booth gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Resko is looking to break free of the clinch but Booth has double underhooks. Resko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Resko digs a right hand into Booth's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Booth's gas tank. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Booth keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Resko's efforts to push away.#BC2# Resko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Resko closes the distance and pushes Booth back into the cage. Resko is trying to break the clinch but Booth is controlling him. Resko has had enough of the clinch but Booth keeps him there for the moment. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ono Resko dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jarvis Booth's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2##CL2# Resko rushes Booth and presses him up against the cage. Resko has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Resko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Booth.
#BC# Booth manages to break the clinch.
Booth shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Resko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Resko misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Resko misses the shot to the body. Booth appears to be looking for a big counter. Resko just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1# Booth keeps the fight on the outside.#TD# Booth looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2# Resko kicks Booth off and gets to his feet. Booth doesn't succeed with the takedown and Resko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Booth thinking. Resko lands with a nice combination. Booth backs away looking to recover.#ROC2# Booth is rocked! Booth misses with a takedown and Resko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarvis Booth. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Resko fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T2# Resko with a nice cross. Oh Booth is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Resko dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Resko lands a slapping body shot.
#CL2# Resko moves into the clinch. Resko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Booth is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Resko presses Booth against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. A nice left hand lands by Resko.
Resko lands an uppercut. Ono Resko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Resko is looking for a takedown.#TD2# Resko ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Resko no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #ES2# Resko has his feet on Booth's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Resko thuds a left hand into Booth's body.#CL2# Resko gets a clinch. #BC2# Resko manages to break the clinch.
Resko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Booth avoids it really well and circles away. Resko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Resko lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Booth goes down and covers up as Resko starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ono Resko!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 24, 2016 |
#R1# Acosta takes a swing at Holson's ribcage but misses. #CL2# Holson clinches up against the cage. Acosta drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Holson lands a good knee to the midsection. Acosta won't want to take too many of those. Acosta drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Holson pressing his opponent against the cage. Acosta wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Houston Acosta. That's going to take a lot out of him. Holson dodges an elbow strike from Acosta.
Acosta is trying to break the clinch but Holson is controlling him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Holson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Holson scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2# It looks like Houston Acosta has been cut. Holson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Acosta tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Holson just stands there and leans against the cage. Holson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Knees to the body from Holson.
#T1# Holson lands a good knee to the midsection. Acosta won't want to take too many of those. Acosta is breathing heavily. Holson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Acosta takes a knee right on the jaw!
#ROC2# Acosta is rocked! Holson has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Acosta - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Holson, and another! Acosta is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Umi Holson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 24, 2016 |
#R1##TD# Booth manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Esco on his heels. He'll look to pass Esco's guard now, I'm sure. Booth slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Booth throwing strikes from guard but Esco blocks nicely. Booth is stalling in the full guard. Booth content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Booth controls from within his opponent's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1# Booth'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.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD# Booth closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Booth not doing much here.
Booth is nestled in close to Esco, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2# Booth landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB# Booth seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Esco is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jarvis Booth!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 24, 2016 |
#R1# Resko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harmon was well out of range. Poor timing from Resko.#CL2# Resko closes the distance and clinches. Harmon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Resko up against the cage. Resko misses with a body punch.
#TD2# Resko pulls Harmon into guard.
Harmon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harmon's corner is telling him to maintain position. Harmon throwing strikes but missing. Resko wants to stand but Harmon is controlling the position. #T1# Harmon controls from within his opponent's guard. Harmon is looking to work some ground and pound but Resko has wrist control. Harmon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Harmon fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Resko appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Harmon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Resko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #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. Harmon takes a shot right to the bread basket. Resko doesn't manage to clinch there - Harmon circles away.
Matt Harmon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Resko leaves Harmon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Harmon. That's going to take a lot out of him. Resko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Harmon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3# Harmon throws a sloppy body shot
and Resko counters with a nice body shot. Resko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harmon swats him away and circles back towards the center. Harmon throws a big counter combination but Resko scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD# Harmon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Resko to the mat! Resko manages to get full guard. #ES2# Resko is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Harmon tries a body shot but Resko blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Resko's face as he tries to break the clinch. Harmon wants to stall.
Harmon prevents a body shot from Resko. Harmon has Resko pushed against the cage.#T4# A quick uppercut on the inside from Resko. Harmon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Resko is defending well for now. Harmon managing to block the knees to the body from Resko.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2# Resko has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Harmon clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Harmon wants to get back to his feet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Harmon rolls, trying to escape but Resko keeps control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ono Resko dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Resko lands with a shot to the body. Harmon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Resko misses with a body shot.
Harmon shoots and misses and Resko counters with a left to the body. Harmon doesn't succeed with the takedown and Resko counters with a nice body shot. Resko has been the more effective fighter overall so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Resko clinches up with Harmon and pushes him back against the cage. Resko stalling the fight.
Resko misses with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1# Resko tries to work over Harmon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Resko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Harmon or not. Harmon avoiding damage as Resko throws knees to the body.
Resko lands a body punch. Resko tries a body shot but Harmon blocks it.
Harmon misses with an elbow over the top.#TD2# Resko has picked Harmon up - he's going for a ride! Resko dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Harmon wants to get back to his feet. Harmon tries to get to full guard but Resko has control of the leg. Ono Resko has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2# Resko decides to stand up. Harmon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Resko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Harmon. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2# Harmon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Harmon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD# Harmon gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2# Resko manages to escape and get back to his feet! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Resko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harmon.
Harmon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T3# You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Harmon got wobbled bad by a big combination! Resko presses forward with punches and knees until Harmon stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Harmon closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ono Resko!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 644 Round 1
Date: Jun 24, 2016 |
#R1# Buitenwesten misses the jab. Good leg kick by Buitenwesten there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Omosko with a hook. Buitenwesten throws a jab but it's blocked by Omosko. Omosko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Buitenwesten counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2# It looks like Yui Omosko has been cut. Omosko shoots in but no luck this time. Omosko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Omosko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Buitenwesten sees it coming and avoids it easily. Omosko connects with a single shot there. Buitenwesten moves in looking to clinch but Omosko pushes him off. Buitenwesten throws a lazy uppercut
and Buitenwesten takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Buitenwesten feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Omosko's calf. Omosko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Buitenwesten sees it coming and avoids it easily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Buitenwesten lands a nice leg kick that just misses Omosko's sensitive parts. #CL2# Buitenwesten rushes Omosko and presses him up against the cage. A short uppercut from Omosko. Buitenwesten creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Omosko's defenses. Buitenwesten lands an elbow that stopped Omosko in his tracks for a moment. Buitenwesten lands an elbow inside. Buitenwesten lands an elbow just above Omosko 's eye. #T1# Buitenwesten can't find room to land a body shot as Omosko controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Buitenwesten.
Omosko blocks a body shot from Buitenwesten. Buitenwesten comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #ROC2# Omosko is rocked! Buitenwesten lands an elbow that stopped Omosko in his tracks for a moment. Oh Omosko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Omosko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clinched against the cage, Buitenwesten lands a big elbow that drops Omosko! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Omosko is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bas Buitenwesten!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 642 Round 2
Date: Jun 21, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Esco gets caught napping as Carver dives in and scores a takedown. Esco manages to retain guard. Esco utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Carver stands up over Esco, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Carver not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Carver working some strikes from top position.#SUB2# Carver drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Carver seems to have locked his on tight now - Esco screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Carver, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Gill Carver!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 642 Round 2
Date: Jun 21, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Vicson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Holson tries to kick Vicson off in order to stand up. Vicson Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. Holson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SU2# Vicson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL# Holson rushes Vicson and presses him up against the cage. Holson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Holson connects with a knee to the head.
Vicson managing to block the knees to the body from Holson.
Holson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vicson avoids it. Holson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Holson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vicson backwards. Holson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T1# Holson misses with a knee to the head. Holson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Holson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Holson scores with an uppercut up the middle. Vicson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Holson.
Vicson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Holson walks away with a smile on his face. Vicson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL# Holson clinches up with Vicson and pushes him back against the cage. Vicson wants a takedown but no success here.
Umi Holson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andres Vicson. A quick uppercut on the inside from Holson. Holson crunches a lovely knee into Vicson's ribcage. Holson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T2# Holson lands with a light punch inside. Holson tries a knee to the head but Vicson blocks it.
Vicson is trying to pull guard but Holson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Vicson looking to stall.
Holson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. 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! Vicson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Holson prevents it.
Holson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vicson managing to block the knees to the body from Holson.
Holson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Holson tries a knee to the head but Vicson blocks it.
Holson is breathing heavily. Knees to the body from Holson.
#T3# Vicson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Holson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2# Vicson is trying to trip Holson. He has hold of a leg but Holson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Vicson persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Vicson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Vicson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Holson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vicson on the ground. Vicson prevents Holson from getting back to his feet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Holson is wriggling around but Vicson manages to pass to half guard.
Vicson tries to stand and escape but Holson is controlling the position. #T4# Vicson lands with a punch from half guard. Vicson is taking a breather. Holson 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. Vicson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Holson! Vicson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Holson is trying to stand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Umi Holson dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2##CL# Holson moves into the clinch successfully.
Holson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vicson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vicson managing to block the knees to the body from Holson.
Holson misses with a short punch on the inside. Holson tries a knee to the head but Vicson blocks it.
Holson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Holson looking to throw knees to the head but Vicson is blocking nicely.
Holson just leaning against Vicson, taking a breather. Holson missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Holson tries to land a knee to the head but Vicson blocks with his arms.
Vicson missing with knees to the body.
Holson can't find room to land a body shot as Vicson controls the action.
Vicson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Vicson is looking to take this one to the mat. Umi Holson has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1# Vicson wants to take the fight to the mat but Holson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Umi Holson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andres Vicson. Holson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vicson.
Vicson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Holson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL# Holson clinches with his opponent.
Holson is pressed up against the cage. Vicson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Holson down to the mat. Holson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Umi Holson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2# Vicson gets a double leg takedown into Holson's guard. Holson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Vicson dives into side control.
#REVR# Andres Vicson has got the better of the ground game so far. You can see the frustration on Holson's face as Vicson controls the position. Holson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU2# Vicson stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T2##CL# Holson clinches with his opponent.
Vicson tries for a takedown but Holson manages to get underhooks.
Holson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vicson can do to turn this around? Holson tries to land knees in the clinch but Vicson avoids the damage to the body. Holson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vicson avoids it.#TD2# Vicson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Holson regains guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Vicson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Vicson connects with a couple of short punches.#T3# Vicson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Vicson is continuing to stall. Vicson is working Holson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2# Vicson drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Vicson as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Holson screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Vicson! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Andres Vicson!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 642 Round 1
Date: Jun 20, 2016 |
#R1# Hagane stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Foyel. Foyel misses with a series of wild punches.
A shot to the liver by Hagane. Beautiful body shot. Hagane throws a sloppy head kick and Foyel moves out of range easily. Foyel looks like he wants to counter punch here. Foyel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Foyel keeps the fight on the outside. Hagane really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. An inside leg kick lands from Foyel. Hagane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Foyel manages to avoid it. Foyel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Foyel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. A swing and a miss from Hagane. Hagane tries to close the distance and clinch but Foyel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Foyel throws a shot from downtown. Hagane moves away and avoids it. Foyel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! No joy there for Foyel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#KD# Hagane lands a big right hand that sends Foyel crashing to the mat! Hagane stays standing though and waves Foyel back to his feet!#ROC# Foyel is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Yui Foyel has been cut. Foyel thuds his right hand into Hagane's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Foyel is still on wobbly legs! Can Hagane finish him? Hagane throws a series of punches but Foyel avoids them all with ease. Foyel seems to have recovered his senses. Hagane shoots in for a double leg but Foyel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Jab from Foyel.#T1# Hagane looks to score with a jab to the body but Foyel is just out of range. A big left from Hagane misses. A chopping leg kick lands by Foyel. Foyel feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hagane's calf. Hagane getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Hagane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Foyel sees it coming and avoids it easily. Foyel misses with a few strikes there.
Hagane connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Foyel momentarily.
Foyel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Foyel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hagane swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Hagane avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hagane thuds a left hand into Foyel's body. Hagane has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Foyel. This has been an exciting period of action! A looping hook to the body misses from Foyel. Hagane does a little dance to reset his feet. Hagane lands a nice looking body shot.
Foyel looks winded! Hagane paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Hagane misses with a low kick.
#T2# Hagane misses with a low kick.
Foyel cracks Hagane with an open hand slap. Hagane shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Foyel fails to land with a series of punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Hagane as he connects with a hook. Foyel throws a sloppy head kick and Hagane moves out of range easily. Nice shot lands for Hagane. Some wild striking there from Foyel.
Hagane scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Foyel avoids the head kick by Hagane.
Yui Foyel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A jab from Hagane finds it's way through Foyel's defenses. Hagane darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Hagane cracks Foyel with a right hand to the side of the head. Hagane just misses with a punch to the body.
Hagane stalks Foyel and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Foyel's face. Foyel staggers backwards, shaken. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Hagane throws a body shot but no joy. Hagane is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Foyel misses with the combination.
Hagane is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3# Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hagane. Hagane connects with a body shot. Hagane swings for the body but Foyel moves out of range.
Hagane tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Foyel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Hagane fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Foyel on the side of the head. Foyel lands a jab-cross combination. Foyel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Hagane wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Hagane connects with a jab. Hagane misses with a few strikes there.
Hagane misses the shot to the body. Foyel misses with a two punch combination.
Hagane fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Foyel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Foyel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hagane lands a glancing blow to the side of Foyel's head. Sloppy strikes from Foyel. Those never looked like landing. Hagane is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Hagane stuns Foyel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4# Hagane fails in his attempt to clinch. Hagane works Foyel's body with a nice hook. Hagane dives in for a single leg takedown but Foyel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ginga Hagane. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hagane slips a jab and a cross from Foyel.
A cross from Hagane lands. Hagane swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Foyel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Foyel connects with a crisp jab. Hagane bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. A combination from Hagane does no damage. Left hook, right uppercut from Foyel. Foyel lands a leg kick that knocks Hagane off balance momentarily. Hagane sizes up Foyel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Hagane is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Hagane uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Jab from Hagane. Foyel scores with a head kick.
Foyel takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ginga Hagane dominated that round. The cut man is working on Yui Foyel's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Foyel misses with a two punch combination.
Hagane lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A combination from Foyel does no damage. A swing and a miss from Hagane. Hagane lands with an uppercut that bounces Foyel off the cage and back into range. Foyel throws an overhand right that lands on Hagane's shoulder, as Hagane tries to avoid the shot. Foyel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hagane was well out of range. Poor timing from Foyel. Foyel scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hagane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Foyel can do to turn this around? Nice shot lands for Hagane. Hagane throws a body punch but Foyel moves out of range. Hagane darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Hagane jabs Foyel to the body, keeping him at a distance. This has been an exciting period of action! Foyel tries a head kick but it misses.
Hagane lands with a straight right. Foyel didn't see that one coming. Hagane misses with a body shot.
As Hagane backs off Foyel throws a huge counter combo but Hagane manages to avoid it all. Foyel is breathing heavily. Hagane looks for the body kick but Foyel saw that one coming. Hagane lands a really nice looking cross but Foyel seems unphased.
Foyel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Ginga Hagane is winning the standup battle so far. Hagane stuns Foyel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1# Foyel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Foyel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hagane moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Hagane looks to land a combination. Foyel sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL# Hagane closes the distance and clinches. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. A nice right hand lands inside from Hagane. A nice right hand lands inside from Hagane. Hagane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Foyels head. Hagane scores with a shoulder strike. Hagane lands with a short head shot on the inside. Foyel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#BC2# Foyel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hagane scores with the left hand. Foyel knows he should have avoided that one. Foyel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Foyel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Hagane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hagane is looking to clinch. Jab by Hagane. Hagane darts in looking for a takedown but Foyel gets double underhooks and turns Hagane into the cage. #T2# Foyel looks to land a combination. Hagane sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. The fight stays on the outside here - Hagane looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Foyel misses with a series of wild punches.
Hagane throws a right hand that Foyel ducks under and follows up with a left that Foyel also avoids with ease. Sloppy strikes from Foyel. Those never looked like landing. Hagane just misses with a punch to the body.
Foyel throws a right and a left that Hagane avoids nicely. Hagane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Foyel circles away quickly and effectively. Foyel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Foyel getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Hagane is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Foyel scores with a leg kick.
Foyel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Hagane throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Despite the aggression on Foyel's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Yui Foyel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Nice body kick from Foyel.#T3# Sloppy strikes from Foyel. Those never looked like landing. Hagane scores with a shot to the body.
Foyel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hagane goes for a double leg but Foyel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Foyel continues to drive forward. Foyel throws a right hand that Hagane ducks under and follows up with a left that Hagane also avoids with ease. Hagane lands a nice shot to the body.
Hagane misses with a looping left. Hagane bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Foyel's head. Foyel throws a head kick that Hagane semi-blocks.
Foyel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hagane throws a push kick but Foyel slaps the foot to one side. Some wild striking there from Foyel.
Hagane with a hook. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Foyel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. That kick from Foyel tenderised Hagane's leg. Hagane is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4# Hagane scores with a jab. Foyel acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Foyel pushes Hagane away with a front kick. Foyel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jab from Hagane. Hagane on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Hagane is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Foyel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hagane misses with an uppercut. Foyel saw that one coming. Hagane backing away here, and Foyel unleashes a leg kick that just misses. A left lands for Foyel. Foyel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hagane connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Foyel scrambles back to his feet. Hagane on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Hagane feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Foyels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Foyel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Foyel staying out of range there. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Hagane misses the jab. Hagane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Foyel. A looping hook to the body misses from Hagane. Foyel does a little dance to reset his feet. Foyel scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ginga Hagane dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Yui Foyel's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Hagane avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Hagane wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Some wild striking there from Hagane.
Hagane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hagane tries to clinch up. Foyel misses with a head kick.
Foyel fails to land with a series of punches.
Hagane on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Foyel scores with a punch to the head. Hagane stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Nice takedown defense from Foyel. No joy for Hagane on that attempt. Foyel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Foyel looks to land a combination but Hagane avoids it well. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Hagane throws a lazy right hand but Foyel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A looping hook to the body misses from Hagane. Foyel does a little dance to reset his feet. Hagane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Foyel lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Foyel.#T1# Foyel tests Hagane's chin there with a solid looking shot. An inside leg kick from Hagane misses. Hagane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Foyel stalks Hagane and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hagane's face. Hagane staggers backwards, shaken. Hagane moves into range and connects with a jab. Foyel scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Hagane tries to score a power double leg takedown but Foyel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hagane somewhat. Foyel throws a counter combo. Foyel lands a front kick. Hagane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Foyel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hagane moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Foyel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hagane lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. A telegraphed right hand from Hagane misses the target. A slapping leg kick lands for Foyel.
#T2# Hagane throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Foyel on the side of the head. Foyel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hagane. Foyel misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Hagane misses the target. The fighters circling - Foyel throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Hagane ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Hagane throws a sloppy head kick and Foyel moves out of range easily. Foyel takes one to the side of the head.
Hagane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Foyel was well out of range. Poor timing from Hagane. No joy there for Hagane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hagane misses with a wild body shot. Foyel looks to land a combination but Hagane avoids it well. Hagane looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Foyel is fending him off so far but Hagane persists. Nope, Foyel circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ginga Hagane. That's going to take a lot out of him. Foyel moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Foyel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hagane. Hagane scores with a body shot.
No joy there for Foyel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T3# Hagane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Foyel scores with a jab. Hagane acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Good exchange - Hagane coming out on top. Hagane shoots for a double leg takedown but Foyel sprawls well. He's pushed Hagane's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Foyel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hagane. That did some damage! Foyel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hagane slips a jab and a cross from Foyel.
Hagane lands with a shot to the body. Ginga Hagane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Hagane lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hagane connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Foyel's hands. Hagane throws the left hand but Foyel avoids the punch easily. Foyel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hagane lands a lovely overhand right. 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! Hagane connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Foyel looks to land a combination but Hagane avoids it well. #T4# Hagane scores with a decent looking hook. Hagane moves out of range of the body kick from Foyel.
And Hagane counters with a quick kick to the body but Foyel blocks it. Foyel walks into a left hand. Foyel looks to land a combination but Hagane avoids it well. Hagane lands with an overhand left. Foyel throws a hook to the side of Hagane's head but Hagane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Foyel throws a nice looking combination but Hagane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Hagane lands a nice looking body shot.
Hagane misses with a straight left. Hagane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Foyel was well out of range. Poor timing from Hagane. Hagane misses with an uppercut. Foyel saw that one coming. Hagane shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Foyel but Foyel pushes him off and we're back to square one. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hagane is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Foyel tries to bum rush Hagane with a series of wild strikes but Hagane uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Yui Foyel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Hagane is looking to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Yui Foyel. Well Hagane 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Ginga Hagane! Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Ginga Hagane! Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Ginga Hagane!
Ginga Hagane wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 642 Round 1
Date: Jun 20, 2016 |
#R1# Esco fails to land with a series of punches.
Esco throws a body shot but no joy. Esco misses with a few strikes there.
McCoy misses with a straight left. As McCoy backs off Esco throws a huge counter combo but McCoy manages to avoid it all. McCoy looks to score with a jab to the body but Esco is just out of range. McCoy connects with the punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Esco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCoy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Esco.
#T1# McCoy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Esco throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McCoy counters with a straight right hand. McCoy could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. McCoy connects with a nice looking jab.
McCoy avoids the head kick by Esco.
Esco tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McCoy defends well and Esco ends up having to push McCoy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. As Esco backs away, McCoy returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. McCoy dips down and scores with a jab to the body. McCoy dodges the punch combination from Esco.
#T2# McCoy misses with an uppercut
and Esco counters with a two punch combo. McCoy throws a low kick, looking for Esco's leg but Esco calmly moves out of range. McCoy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Esco throws a counter combo. McCoy misses with a straight left. Esco throws a counter combo. McCoy catches Esco with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Esco throws a combination that misses and McCoy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3# Esco throws a nice looking combination but McCoy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. McCoy is looking to counter punch. McCoy takes a swing at Esco's ribcage but misses. Esco unleashes a big counter combination but McCoy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Esco throws a leg kick but McCoy sees it coming and moves out of range. Esco lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Esco throws a looping overhand right but McCoy ducks down to avoid it. McCoy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Esco rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McCoy moves out of range and avoids them all easily. McCoy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T4# Good work by Esco as he checks the leg kick. McCoy avoids a punch combination nicely.
McCoy throwing a counter right hand but Esco manages to avoid it. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Esco misses with a double jab.
An attempted straight right counter from McCoy misses the target. Esco moves out of range of the strikes. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Esco ducks under a wild hook from McCoy. Esco is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Esco throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCoy. 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 Roy McCoy will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Esco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCoy throws out the jab. Esco misses with a two punch combination.
Pablo Esco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. McCoy moves out of range as Esco strikes. A telegraphed right hand from McCoy misses the target. Esco moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Esco looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. An attempted straight right counter from McCoy misses the target. A combination from Esco does no damage. #T1# McCoy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McCoy. Esco throws a right hand that McCoy ducks under and follows up with a left that McCoy also avoids with ease. A jab from Esco misses. McCoy throws an overhand right that lands on Esco's shoulder, as Esco tries to avoid the shot. Esco lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Esco throws a sloppy head kick and McCoy counters with a lovely straight right hand! Esco throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCoy. Esco throws a nice looking combination but McCoy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2# Esco avoids the body shot from McCoy.
Esco throws a lazy right hand but McCoy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. McCoy is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Pablo Esco seems to be getting the better of the standup. Esco throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McCoy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. McCoy lands with a shot to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. McCoy misses the shot to the body. McCoy looks to land a left hand but Esco moved out of range nicely.#T3# McCoy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Esco lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McCoy backs up against the cage.
Some wild striking there from Esco.
Esco lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McCoy backs up against the cage.
#T4# Esco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCoy.
McCoy thows a left - swing and a miss! McCoy misses with a hook. McCoy misses with a straight left. McCoy throws a right and a left that both miss. Esco is looking for the big counter here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Esco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Esco's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Some wild striking there from Esco.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Esco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Esco swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McCoy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Esco thinking. McCoy throws a poor cross that misses
and Esco counters with a two punch combo. A jab from McCoy misses. Esco is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. McCoy scores with a decent looking hook. McCoy throws a lazy right hand but Esco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Esco lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Esco displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Esco lands with a nice combination. McCoy backs away looking to recover.#T1# Esco will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McCoy connects with a right hand. Esco shakes it off. A jab from Esco misses. An attempted straight right counter from McCoy misses the target. McCoy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Esco at a distance.
Esco uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCoy. Esco looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2# Esco scores with a three punch combo!
McCoy scores with a sloppy right hand. Esco should have avoided that one. McCoy misses with a double jab.
Esco attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. As Esco backs away, McCoy returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. McCoy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Esco. Those never looked like landing. #T3# McCoy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Esco misses with a jab, cross combination.
Esco misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McCoy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Esco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Esco unleashes a big counter combination but McCoy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Good work by McCoy as he checks the leg kick. McCoy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. McCoy darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4# Esco avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Esco misses with a jab to the body
and McCoy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. McCoy looks to score with a jab to the body but Esco is just out of range. Esco is looking for the big counter here. Esco stalks McCoy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McCoy's face. McCoy staggers backwards, shaken. Esco fails to land with a series of punches.
McCoy works over Esco's head and body with a nice combination. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A jab lands there for McCoy.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Roy McCoy. I think McCoy 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight for Pablo Esco! Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Pablo Esco! Judge Josh West scores the fight for Pablo Esco!
Pablo Esco wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 642 Round 1
Date: Jun 20, 2016 |
#R1# Resko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Holson tries to clinch but Resko moves out of range. Holson tries to clinch but Resko moves out of range. Holson tries to clinch but Resko is having none of it. A countering left hand to the body from Resko misses. Umi Holson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Holson tries to clinch up. Resko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Holson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Holson tries to clinch up.#CL# Holson forces Resko back against the cage and clinches. Holson landing knees to the body.
Resko tries to score a body lock takedown but Holson shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Resko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Holson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Resko is defending well for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Holson blocks a body shot from Resko. Resko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Holson is defending well for now. Holson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Holson.
Holson misses with a knee to the head. Holson tries a knee to the head but Resko blocks it.
#T1# Resko is trying to break the clinch but Holson is controlling him. Resko swings wildly with an uppercut but Holson uses good head movement to avoid it. Holson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Holson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Resko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Holson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Resko backwards. A frustrated look appears on Resko's face as he tries to break the clinch. Holson looking to throw knees to the head but Resko is blocking nicely.
Holson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Resko backwards. Holson landing knees to the body.
Holson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#TD2# Resko pulls guard. #ES2# Resko pushes Holson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL# Holson rushes Resko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2# Holson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Resko's elbow. Holson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Resko avoids it. Holson tries to land knees in the clinch but Resko avoids the damage to the body. Holson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Resko avoids it. Holson is breathing heavily. Resko misses with a hook from the clinch. Holson stalling in the clinch but Resko improves position. A left hand lands to the body for Resko.
Resko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holson's elbow. Holson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Resko tries to work over Holson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Holson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Holson with a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Resko.
A hook to the body from Resko.
Resko misses with some punches.
Resko can't break the clinch.
#T3# Resko presses Holson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Resko trying to control the position but instead, Holson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Resko into the cage. A body shot lands from Resko.
Holson has Resko pressed against the cage, preventing Resko from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Resko tries to land knees in the clinch but Holson avoids the damage to the body. Resko is trying to push Holson away but Holson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Resko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Holson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Resko is looking to control Holson's arms but Holson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Resko has his back to the cage. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Holson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Resko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Resko has had enough of the clinch but Holson keeps him there for the moment. Resko jumps guard but Holson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Umi Holson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ono Resko. Resko working aggressively here.
Holson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4# Holson prevents a body shot from Resko. Resko is trying to break free. Holson lands a good knee to the midsection. Resko won't want to take too many of those. Holson trying to land knees to the body.
Resko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Resko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holson's elbow. Holson blocks a body shot from Resko. Resko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Holson tries to land knees in the clinch but Resko avoids the damage to the body. A knee to the head by Holson.
Resko misses with a punch to the body.
Resko tries to land knees in the clinch but Holson avoids the damage to the body. Resko tries to work over Holson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Resko misses with an elbow over the top. Holson looking to throw knees to the head but Resko is blocking nicely.
Resko struggles to land a body shot inside as Holson controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Umi Holson dominated that round. That's time! Holson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Holson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Resko.
#CL# Holson moves into the clinch successfully.
Holson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Holson landing knees to the body.
Resko is leaning against Holson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Resko is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Resko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Holson.
Holson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Holson missing with knees to the body.
Holson working Resko over with knees to the body. Resko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Holson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. A shot in the inside from Resko. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Holson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T1# Resko is trying to force a seperation but Holson has the dominant position. Holson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Holson lands on the inside with an uppercut. Resko is trying to break free. Holson crunches a lovely knee into Resko's ribcage. Holson trying to control the position but instead, Resko has worked for underhooks and has pushed Holson into the cage. Holson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Resko's efforts to push away. Resko is trying to pull guard but Holson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Holson looking to stall.
Resko working aggressively here.
Resko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Resko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Holson has him pressed against the cage. Resko tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T2# Holson misses with a knee strike.
Holson struggles to land a body shot inside as Resko controls his hands.
Holson missing with knees to the body.
Resko tries to work over Holson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Resko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holson's elbow. Holson is trying to maintain a safe position but Resko gets an underhook and turns Holson into the cage.#TD2# Resko pulls Holson into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Holson wants to stand and escape but instead Resko has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB# Holson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Resko manages to pass to side control. #SU2# Resko stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T3# Resko lands a nice hook to Holson's body. Holson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Holson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Resko connects with a body shot that sends Holson's belly button to the back. Resko swats away the attempt to clinch by Holson. Resko appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL# Holson drives through and clinches with Resko against the cage.
Holson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Holson blocks a body shot from Resko. Resko tries to land knees in the clinch but Holson avoids the damage to the body. #T4# Resko is trying to stall.
Resko wants to stall.
Resko is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage. Resko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Resko tries to work over Holson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Resko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Resko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Holson. Resko has Holson pushed against the cage. Resko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Holson is defending well for now. Good body shot from Resko.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A frustrated look appears on Resko's face as he tries to break the clinch. Holson prevents the takedown attempt.
Umi Holson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ono Resko. Resko looking to throw knees to the head but Holson is blocking nicely.
Resko is trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ono Resko will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Holson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Holson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Resko is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Holson rather than just go for the knockout.#CL# Resko tries to keep at a distance but Holson has taken the fight into the clinch. Resko looking to slow down the pace here. Holson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Resko.
Resko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Holson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Resko in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Resko tries to throw a body punch but Holson avoids it by throwing Resko back against the cage. Resko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Resko tries to circle away but Holson has him pinned against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Resko missing with knees to the body.
Resko lands with a left to the head. Holson lands a good knee to the midsection. Resko won't want to take too many of those. Resko is trying to break the clinch but Holson is controlling him. Resko has a couple of punches blocked by Holson.
Resko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Holson tries to land a knee to the head but Resko blocks with his arms.
#T1# Holson is trying to stall.
Holson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Resko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Holson misses with a knee to the head. Resko missing with knees to the body.
Holson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Resko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Resko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Resko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Resko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Resko managing to block the knees to the body from Holson.
Holson has Resko pressed against the cage, preventing Resko from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Holson blocks a body shot from Resko. Resko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Umi Holson has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2# Holson tries to stall but Resko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Resko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Holson pulls him back up using the underhooks. Resko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Resko misses with a body punch.
Holson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Holson blocks a body shot from Resko. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Resko. Resko scores with a hook to the body. Resko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Holson avoids it.#TD2# Resko drags the fight down to the ground.
#ES2# The fighters are working up against the cage. Resko manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Resko is trying to pull guard but Holson has him pressed against the cage. Umi Holson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ono Resko. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Resko tries to break free but Holson pushes him back against the cage. Resko tries to pull guard but Holson forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Knees in the clinch landing for Holson.
#T3# Holson lands a knee to the head.
Resko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Resko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holson's elbow. A battle for position here, against the cage. Resko wants to break free but Holson has control.
Holson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Holson tries to land a knee to the head but Resko blocks with his arms.
Resko can't find room to land a body shot as Holson controls the action.
Resko can't find room to land a body shot as Holson controls the action.
Holson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Resko in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Holson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Resko is defending well for now. A head punch on the inside from Resko fails to land. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Resko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Holson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T4# Holson managing to block the knees to the body from Resko.
Holson lands a knee to the body.
Resko misses with a body punch.
Resko managing to block the knees to the body from Holson.
Holson trying to stall but Resko improves his position.
#TD2# Resko lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Holson tries to kick Resko off but Resko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Holson tries to kick Resko off in order to stand up. Resko Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SU2# Resko decides to stand back up. Resko steps back and let's Holson get back to his feet.#TD2# Resko feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Holson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Resko is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Umi Holson. I think Holson 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight for Umi Holson! Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Umi Holson! Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Ono Resko!
Umi Holson wins by split decision!
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