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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Bigjohnson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Madden!#ES# Madden bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD# Madden fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bigjohnson sprawls well initially but Madden persists and gets the takedown into half guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Madden scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Bigjohnson regains full guard. Nicely done. Madden with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Madden knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bigjohnson on the ground. Madden postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Madden throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bigjohnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #ES2# Bigjohnson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD# Madden throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bigjohnson was covering up waiting for the punch and Madden finishes the takedown easily into guard. Bigjohnson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T1# Madden cracks Bigjohnson with a solid left hand. Madden loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Madden throws a big right hand that misses. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Madden accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Bigjohnson throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
#SU# Madden gets to his feet - Bigjohnson follows without any prompting. #TD# Madden shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2# Bigjohnson pushes Madden off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD2# Bigjohnson gets the takedown into side control. Madden bucks up and tries to throw Bigjohnson off but instead Bigjohnson has got his back! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. This has been an exciting period of action! Bigjohnson is not going to allow Madden to sit and survive in this position. #T2# Madden wants to escape the position.
Madden trying to control the hands but Bigjohnson breaks the grip. #SUB2# Bigjohnson looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2# Bigjohnson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T3##SUB2# Bigjohnson looking for the RNC. Madden is trying to break free.
Madden is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2# Bigjohnson is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Madden is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dave Bigjohnson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1# Blackwell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bigjohnson to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2# It looks like Jewell Blackwell has been cut. Bigjohnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blackwell circles away quickly and effectively. A counter left hand to the body from Blackwell misses its target. Bigjohnson throws a sloppy head kick and Blackwell counters with a two punch combo. Blackwell shoots in but Bigjohnson avoids the takedown attempt easily. Bigjohnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Blackwell avoids it really well and circles away. Blackwell appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Bigjohnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T1# Bigjohnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Blackwell is trying to keep Bigjohnson in close.
Bigjohnson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Blackwell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB# Blackwell has his foot on Bigjohnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bigjohnson works his way back into a safe position though. Blackwell is adopting a defensive guard. Blackwell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bigjohnson on the ground. Blackwell is trying to control the position but Bigjohnson postures up. Bigjohnson trying to control but Blackwell is working from the bottom. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Bigjohnson passes into half guard. Bigjohnson lands with a punch from half guard. Bigjohnson is looking to advance position but Blackwell won't allow it. Bigjohnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Blackwell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Blackwell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Bigjohnson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Blackwell wants to control but Bigjohnson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3# Bigjohnson slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Dave Bigjohnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bigjohnson throws a head kick but Blackwell moves out of range.
#CL2# Bigjohnson closes the distance and pushes Blackwell back into the cage. Blackwell is trying to pull guard but Bigjohnson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Blackwell. Blackwell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bigjohnson avoids it. Blackwell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Blackwell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bigjohnson after a bit of a struggle. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jewell Blackwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4# Bigjohnson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Blackwell up against the cage.#BC2# Bigjohnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Bigjohnson has managed to clinch.
#BC2# Bigjohnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blackwell smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL2# Blackwell gets tackled into the cage by Bigjohnson. Bigjohnson maintains the clinch. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Blackwell tries to stall but Bigjohnson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bigjohnson tries to break the clinch but Blackwell is controlling the position. Bigjohnson being controlled against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Bigjohnson dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jewell Blackwell's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2##TD2# Blackwell tries to sprawl but Bigjohnson drives through with a takedown into half guard. Bigjohnson trying to control the pace. Blackwell tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bigjohnson wants to get back to his feet.
Bigjohnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1# Bigjohnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blackwell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Blackwell is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Bigjohnson tries to control but Blackwell wriggling away. Bigjohnson punishing his opponent with strikes. Blackwell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Bigjohnson wants to control the pace but Blackwell is squirming around nicely. #T2# Blackwell is just holding on here. Bigjohnson manages to take his back.
Bigjohnson lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Blackwell.
#CUT2# Jewell Blackwell's cut is getting worse.#SUB2# Bigjohnson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Blackwell knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Blackwell for a finish. Blackwell looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T3# Good control from Bigjohnson.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Blackwell avoids the strikes from Bigjohnson. Will Bigjohnson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Blackwell just trying to survive but Bigjohnson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Blackwell covering up well under a barage of strikes. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Blackwell rolls, trying to escape but Bigjohnson keeps control of the position.
Blackwell looking very determined here, making life difficult for Bigjohnson.
Bigjohnson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Bigjohnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Jewell Blackwell's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3##KD2# Bigjohnson cracks Blackwell with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Blackwell looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bigjohnson finish him?
#CL2# Bigjohnson has closed the distance and engaged Blackwell in a clinch.
#TD2# Bigjohnson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Blackwell uses from the top position. Bigjohnson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Bigjohnson is trying to control the position but Blackwell postures up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bigjohnson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Blackwell is fighting to break Bigjohnson's control of his arms but Bigjohnson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Bigjohnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blackwell's guard. #REVB##T1# Blackwell wants to get back to his feet but Bigjohnson is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Bigjohnson is looking to pass into half guard but Blackwell pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Blackwell is in guard.#REVR# Bigjohnson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Well, if Bigjohnson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Blackwell pushes Bigjohnson off looking to stand but Bigjohnson dives back in and keeps control.
#T2# Bigjohnson throws a strike but Blackwell avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Bigjohnson trying to control but Blackwell is working from the bottom. Bigjohnson pushing down on Blackwell's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Blackwell is trying to stand up here but Bigjohnson is controlling him well. #SUB# Blackwell looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Bigjohnson is looking to take a break and control but Blackwell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Bigjohnson is thwarting Blackwell's attempts to control the position.#T3# Bigjohnson is looking to take a break and control but Blackwell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Bigjohnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blackwell's head. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2# Bigjohnson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Blackwell quickly recovers to half guard. Dave Bigjohnson has got the better of the ground game so far. Bigjohnson not landing any meaningful shots this time. Bigjohnson controlling the action here. #SUB2# Bigjohnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Blackwell defends it well. #T4# Bigjohnson trying to mount his opponent but Blackwell defends it. Bigjohnson not landing any meaningful shots this time. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bigjohnson is taking a breather. Blackwell 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. Blackwell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bigjohnson.
And that's the end of the fight! Dave Bigjohnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Bigjohnson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30 Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Bigjohnson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2016 |
#R1# Schneider leaves Madden with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Schneider. Madden wants to clinch.#CL2# Schneider closes the distance and clinches. Madden tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Madden jumps guard but Schneider turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micah Madden. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2# Schneider ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Schneider no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Madden lands a couple of digs. Madden wants to get up but he can't break Schneider's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Schneider has control of Madden's left arm, preventing Madden from doing any damage. #T1# Schneider not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schneider avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Madden accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Schneider working a defensive guard here.
Madden keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Schneider's head.#SUB2# Schneider is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Madden has his hands clasped together but Schneider extends and breaks Madden's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Schneider.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tino Schneider!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2016 |
#R1# Figueroa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gracias sprawls well. Gracias wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Figueroa gets slowly back to his feet. Gracias looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Gracias walks into a left hand. Gracias shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Figueroa sprawls well. Figueroa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracias gets slowly back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gracias blocks a head kick by Figueroa.
#TD# Figueroa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gracias sprawls well initially but Figueroa persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T1##SUB# Figueroa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Figueroa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Figueroa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Figueroa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Figueroa is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB# Figueroa seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB# Figueroa wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracias is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB# Figueroa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracias is trying to get back to full guard. Figueroa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Figueroa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Nice strikes from Figueroa there. Figueroa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Figueroa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB# Figueroa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracias has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3# Gracias is looking to escape.#SUB# Figueroa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB# Figueroa is working for a kimura but Gracias is defending it quite comfortably.
Figueroa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Figueroa stops Gracias from getting back to his feet.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Figueroa. #SUB# Figueroa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Gracias is working to avoid the ground and pound but Figueroa connects with a decent elbow. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Figueroa working the body and head with strikes. Gracias can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB# Figueroa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenton Figueroa dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2##CL# Figueroa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC# Figueroa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Figueroa misses with an uppercut. Gracias saw that one coming. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Figueroa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracias is breathing heavily. Gracias misses with a combination
#CL# and Figueroa counters by moving into the clinch. Figueroa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracias can do to turn this around?#T1# Figueroa leaning his opponent against the cage. Figueroa is struggling to control the position. Figueroa seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression. Figueroa content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC# Figueroa breaks from the clinch.
Gracias throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Figueroa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gracias sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Figueroa somewhat. Figueroa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2# Figueroa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Gracias avoids the head kick by Figueroa.
Figueroa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Figueroa throws a head kick that misses. Figueroa throws a sloppy head kick and Gracias moves out of range easily. #CL# Figueroa closes the distance and clinches.#T3# Figueroa's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC# Figueroa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Figueroa thows a left - swing and a miss! Gracias blocks a head kick by Figueroa.
Gracias drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Figueroa defends it well.#CL# Figueroa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Gracias is trying to break free. Gracias is trying to pull guard but Figueroa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Gracias fails to pull guard.
Figueroa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T4##BC# Figueroa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Figueroa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Figueroa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Nice defenses there by Gracias. Good standup being displayed there by Figueroa as he connects with a hook. Figueroa misses with a head kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL# Figueroa moves into the clinch. Figueroa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Figueroa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenton Figueroa dominated that second 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. This is the final round! #R3##TD# Figueroa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gracias quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB# Figueroa is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB# Figueroa wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracias is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB# Figueroa is looking for a kimura but Gracias is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Figueroa to get the leverage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Both fighters are breathing heavily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Figueroa lands a nice short elbow.#SUB# Figueroa seems to be looking for submissions.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Figueroa lands a nice short elbow.#T1# Figueroa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB# Figueroa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracias has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB# Figueroa is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Gracias to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. Gracias is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Figueroa cracks Gracias with a solid left hand. Figueroa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Figueroa postures up in Gracias's guard and throws a big left but Gracias blocks it. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Figueroa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Figueroa works over Gracias with some ground and pound from guard. Kenton Figueroa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Gracias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Figueroa throws a big elbow that misses. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Gracias utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracias. Figueroa misses with a takedown attempt - Gracias sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3# Gracias misses with a takedown #CL# and Figueroa moves into the clinch. Gracias drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kenton Figueroa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Gracias. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Fernando Gracias has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC# Figueroa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD# Figueroa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gracias!#T4##SUB# Figueroa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracias, who protects the arm well. Gracias gets back to half guard. Figueroa throws a strike but Gracias avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Gracias looking to control.
Figueroa cracks Gracias with a solid left hand. Kenton Figueroa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Figueroa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight! Kenton Figueroa showed his dominance in that final round. Well Figueroa 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:26 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenton Figueroa!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Andersson moves into range and clinches up with Figueroa. Andersson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Figueroa to keep the fight standing. Figueroa tries to break the clinch but Andersson is controlling the position. Andersson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Figueroa. Figueroa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #TD2# Andersson has hold of one of Figueroa's legs. Figueroa is fighting the takedown attempt but Andersson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Andersson throws a big elbow that misses. Andersson tries to stand but Figueroa is controlling from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Andersson is looking to pass into half guard but Figueroa pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Figueroa is in guard.#REVR# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2# Andersson pushes Figueroa off and gets back to his feet.
Andersson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL# and Figueroa counters into the clinch. Nicely done. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Figueroa is stalling here.
#BC# Figueroa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1# Andersson misses with a wild body shot. #CL2# Andersson gets a clinch. Andersson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Figueroa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC# Figueroa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andersson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Figueroa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Figueroa connects with a high kick. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Andersson. Kenton Figueroa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Andersson. Andersson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2# Andersson looks to land a combination but Figueroa avoids it well. Andersson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Figueroa as he jumps to the side. #TD# Andersson gets caught napping as Figueroa dives in and scores a takedown. Andersson manages to retain guard. Figueroa throwing strikes from guard but Andersson blocks nicely. Andersson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Figueroa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Andersson tries to land a sweep but no joy. Andersson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2# Figueroa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Andersson looks winded! Figueroa with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3# Figueroa throws a big right hand that misses. Figueroa with a flurry of punches that miss. Figueroa working some strikes from top position. Andersson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Andersson managing to control the position. Figueroa is working Andersson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Figueroa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Andersson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Figueroa stops Andersson from standing up. Andersson working a defensive guard here.
Figueroa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Figueroa scoring with some ground and pound. Andersson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Andersson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Andersson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Andersson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Figueroa is one step ahead there. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL# Figueroa clinches. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenton Figueroa dominated that round. That's time! Figueroa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Andersson throws a nice looking combination but Figueroa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Figueroa scores with a hook. Andersson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#CL2# Andersson clinches with his opponent.
#TD2# Andersson manages to pull guard.
Figueroa distracts Andersson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Andersson controls Figueroa momentarily but Figueroa frees himself. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Figueroa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Figueroa postures up and lands a big shot to Andersson's brow. Andersson wants to sweep here but Figueroa controlling him for the moment. Figueroa is working Andersson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Figueroa scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC# Andersson is rocked!#T1# Figueroa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Andersson is still in real trouble! Can Figueroa finish him? Figueroa gets to his feet and stands over Andersson, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Andersson felt that one! Figueroa unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Andersson from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenton Figueroa!
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 18, 2016 |
#R1# Thapa cracks Madden with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT2# It looks like Micah Madden has been cut. Madden blocks a head kick by Thapa.
#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2# Thapa breaks the clinch.
Thapa wants to clinch. Madden fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thapa avoids it really well and circles away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Madden swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thapa. Thapa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thapa wants it to stay on the feet.#T1# Thapa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Madden manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Thapa moves into the clinch. Thapa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thapa has Madden pushed against the cage.#TD2# Thapa drags the fight down to the ground.
Thapa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Thapa controls Madden momentarily but Madden frees himself. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Madden's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Madden landing some decent shots from guard. Thapa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Madden. Thapa 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. Madden throws an elbow that misses. Thapa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Madden's guard. Nice move by Thapa!#REVB##T2# Thapa is stalling in the full guard. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Thapa has eaten all the pies! Madden looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Thapa puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Madden is trying to control but can't.
Thapa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Thapa prevents Madden from improving his position. Thapa not landing any meaningful shots this time. Madden works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3# Thapa looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Thapa looking to pass the guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Thapa controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Thapa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Madden is keeping the position for now. Thapa showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Thapa wants to control from the top but Madden keeps moving. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Thapa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Madden looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2# Thapa gets a clinch. Madden working hard to break the clinch. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC# Madden manages to break the clinch.
Madden will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micah Madden. That's going to take a lot out of him. Thapa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suman Thapa dominated that round. The cut man is working on Micah Madden's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2##TD2# Thapa gets the takedown into side control. Thapa trying to control the action but Madden is working from the bottom. Thapa throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Thapa is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Madden will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Madden tries to improve position but can't. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Madden wants to control but Thapa postures up.#T1# Thapa trying to control the position but Madden is working away. Thapa tries to advance to mount but can't. Thapa remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SU2# Thapa stands up and beckons Madden to his feet. #TD2# Thapa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T2##SUB2# Thapa is looking for a kimura but Madden is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thapa to get the leverage. Madden is trying is best to control the position here. Thapa is thwarting Madden's attempts to control the position. Madden is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Madden is staying active underneath Thapa, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Madden wants to control but Thapa is keeping busy.
Madden keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3# Madden is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Thapa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Madden. Madden shoots and misses and Thapa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2# Madden gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Suman Thapa has got the better of the ground game so far. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Thapa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Madden swivels though and keeps the full guard. Thapa looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Thapa trying to control the position from guard on top but Madden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4# Madden pulls Thapa in close to his closed guard and prevents Thapa from doing any damage or advancing position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Thapa passes Madden's left leg - he's now in half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suman Thapa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Micah Madden's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Madden is looking to clinch. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Madden is defended easily by Thapa.#TD2# Madden tries to sprawl but Thapa drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SU2# Thapa decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Madden shoots for a takedown but Thapa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Thapa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Thapa has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Madden looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thapa is fending him off so far but Madden persists. Nope, Thapa circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micah Madden. That's going to take a lot out of him. Madden shoots for a takedown but Thapa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2# Thapa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Madden napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T1# Thapa is looking to take a break and control but Madden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Thapa has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB2# Thapa has hold of Madden's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Madden manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Thapa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Madden is looking to escape. Madden is looking to improve his position but Thapa isn't that keen on the idea.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Madden regains half guard. Thapa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Thapa is just content to waste time from the top position. Madden takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Thapa trying to control the position from guard on top but Madden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3# Thapa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Madden's guard. Thapa pushes down on Madden's leg and manages to get into half guard. Thapa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Thapa works his foot free and advances to mount. Thapa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4# Thapa unloads with some shots from mount but Madden bucks and avoids them well.
Thapa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Madden tries to reverse the position but Thapa maintains control. Thapa tries to control but Madden wriggling away. Thapa punching from mount but Madden doing a good job of avoiding damage. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2# Thapa is standing up, even though he is in mount. Micah Madden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Suman Thapa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Thapa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Madden throws out the jab.
And that's the end of the fight! Suman Thapa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Thapa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 26:30 Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 26:30 Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suman Thapa!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 11, 2016 |
#R1##KD2# Kinnumen drops Figueroa with a beautiful combination! Figueroa stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kinnumen is looking for the KO!#ROC2# Figueroa is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Kenton Figueroa has been cut. Kinnumen Throws a clean left jab. Kinnumen Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Figueroa's chin! Figueroa crumbles to the ground and Kinnumen follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Kinnumen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jaakko Kinnumen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2016 |
#R1# James swinging wildly here.
Figueroa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Figueroa wants it to stay on the feet. No luck for James with that takedown attempt. James is trying hard to land a takedown here. Figueroa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Kenton Figueroa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon James. James shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Figueroa as he jumps to the side. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# James closes the distance and clinches. James taking a breather. James is looking to take this one to the mat.#T1##BC2# James breaks the clinch.
James misses with a takedown #CL# and Figueroa counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Figueroa. #BC2# James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. James throws a shot from downtown. Figueroa moves away and avoids it. James throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Figueroa's waist but Figueroa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing James off to one side. Figueroa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but James manages to circle out of the way. James looks winded! James fails to land the takedown.#CL2# James darts in and clinches Figueroa up against the cage. Figueroa is defending well against a takedown attempt. James wants to get back to striking at distance but Figueroa won't allow it.
#T2# Figueroa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
James tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Figueroa just stands there and leans against the cage. Figueroa working hard to break the clinch. James letting Figueroa take a breather here. James holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Figueroa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but James has him pressed against the cage. Both fighters working to control the clinch. James has Figueroa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Figueroa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Good anti-grappling being displayed by James as Figueroa tries to tie him up. Figueroa controlling the action here for a moment.
#T3# Figueroa is struggling to control the position. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kenton Figueroa. James goes for a double leg but Figueroa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Figueroa continues to drive forward.#TD# Figueroa scores with a takedown into James's guard. James trying to keep a closed guard but Figueroa is proving a slippery customer.
Figueroa landing some decent shots from guard. Figueroa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of James's head. Figueroa is in close to James's body, working some short punches and elbows. Figueroa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4# Hammerfist, elbow! yells Figueroa's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Figueroa working some strikes from top position. James working a defensive guard here.
Figueroa with a nice head shot there. Figueroa connects with a couple of short punches. James looking to control.
James wants to sweep but no luck. Figueroa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. James wants to sweep but no luck. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Figueroa chips away with some ground and pound. Figueroa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Figueroa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenton Figueroa dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2##TD# James gets caught napping as Figueroa dives in and scores a takedown. James manages to retain guard. James tries to strike from the bottom.
Figueroa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of James's head. Figueroa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Figueroa won't allow James to sweep him here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# James is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Figueroa is aware though and is defending well. Kenton Figueroa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. James looking to control.
Figueroa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Figueroa works over James with some ground and pound from guard. James tries to land a sweep but no joy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Figueroa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of James's head. Figueroa cracks James with a solid left hand. Figueroa throwing strikes from guard but James blocks nicely. Figueroa postures up and lands a big shot to James's brow. James is breathing heavily.#T1# Figueroa is in close to James's body, working some short punches and elbows. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Figueroa's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2# James looking for a guillotine here but Figueroa defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Figueroa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Figueroa scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Figueroa scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Figueroa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SU# Figueroa gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Figueroa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?#CL2# James gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2# James tries to throw a body punch but Figueroa avoids it by throwing James back against the cage. James tries for a takedown but Figueroa manages to get underhooks.
#BC# Figueroa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# James pushes Figueroa up against the cage in a clinch.#BC# Figueroa breaks the clinch.
#CL2# James moves into range and clinches up with Figueroa.#BC2# James breaks from the clinch.
Figueroa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#TD# Figueroa gets a takedown into half guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Figueroa lands a nice short elbow.#T3# James tries to get to full guard but Figueroa has control of the leg. Nice strikes from Figueroa there. Figueroa working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB# Figueroa seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB# Figueroa wants to work for an arm triangle but James is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Figueroa tries to stand but his hand is stuck under James. James trying to control from the bottom.
Figueroa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB# Figueroa seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead James has recovered full guard. #T4# Figueroa won't allow James to get back to his feet. Figueroa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Figueroa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. James trying to keep a closed guard but Figueroa is proving a slippery customer.
Figueroa lands a couple of digs.#SUB2# James is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. James looking to hit a scissor sweep but Figueroa is one step ahead there. Figueroa lands a couple of elbows. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenton Figueroa dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3##CL2# James takes the fight into the clinch. James is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. James keeps control of Figueroa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2# James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# James has closed the distance and engaged Figueroa in a clinch.
Figueroa tries to break free but James pushes him back against the cage. James drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Figueroa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Figueroa misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Figueroa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Figueroa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. James with a poor takedown #CL# and Figueroa counters by clinching up. James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##BC2# James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# James clinches up against the cage. James is trying to drag Figueroa to the mat but Figueroa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Kenton Figueroa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon James. James keeps control of Figueroa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. The referee is keeping an eye on Figueroa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC2# James manages to break the clinch.
Jon James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2# James gets a clinch. James lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Jon James seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2# James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2##CL2# James fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Figueroa, pushing him back against the cage. James is trying to pull guard but Figueroa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. James has Figueroa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Figueroa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. James jumps guard but Figueroa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Figueroa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Figueroa working hard to break the clinch. James is trying to pull guard but Figueroa has him pressed against the cage. James looking to slow down the pace here. Figueroa tries to circle away but James has him pinned against the cage. Figueroa missing with knees to the body.
Figueroa is trying to force a seperation but James has the dominant position.#T3##BC2# James manages to break the clinch.
James misses with a hook to the body
and Figueroa counters with a flying knee. Nice. Kenton Figueroa is winning the standup battle so far.#TD# Figueroa gets a double leg takedown into James's guard.#SU# Figueroa decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on James, up you get! #TD# Figueroa feints and as James raises his hands in defense, Figueroa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Figueroa stands up over James, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. James is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Figueroa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of James's head. Figueroa scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Figueroa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. James is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4# James tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2# James looking for a guillotine here but Figueroa defends easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Figueroa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Figueroa with a nice head shot there. Figueroa landing some decent shots from guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Figueroa chips away with some ground and pound. Jon James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kenton Figueroa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Figueroa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that's the end of the fight! Kenton Figueroa showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Figueroa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenton Figueroa!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 29, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# White has taken the fight to the clinch.
White looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Figueroa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC# Figueroa manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# White moves into the clinch. With the fighters up against the cage, White throws an elbow but misses. Figueroa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Figueroa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. White is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Figueroa to keep the fight standing.#TD2# White pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. White preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Figueroa is working White over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Figueroa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Figueroa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for White on the ground. Figueroa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. White is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Figueroa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1# Figueroa is in close to White's body, working some short punches and elbows. Figueroa throwing strikes from guard but White blocks nicely. White is trying to control the position but Figueroa postures up. Figueroa landing with the ground and pound. Figueroa landing with the ground and pound. Figueroa chips away with some ground and pound. White avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. White is trying to control the position but Figueroa postures up. Figueroa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2# Figueroa cracks White with a solid left hand. Figueroa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Figueroa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Figueroa cracks White with a solid left hand. Figueroa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Figueroa scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Figueroa chips away with some ground and pound. Figueroa throws a big elbow that misses. Figueroa is looking to work some ground and pound but White has wrist control. White controls Figueroa momentarily but Figueroa frees himself. Figueroa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Figueroa won't allow White to sweep him here. Figueroa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3# White is trying to keep Figueroa in close.
Figueroa throws a big right hand that misses. Figueroa throws a big elbow that misses. Figueroa is in close to White's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2# Figueroa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
White working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Figueroa. #SUB2# White throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Figueroa throwing strikes but missing. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Figueroa won't allow White to sweep him here. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Figueroa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as White sprawls well. White wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Figueroa gets slowly back to his feet. Figueroa lands a head kick!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. White avoids the head kick by Figueroa.
#CL2# White takes the fight into the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenton Figueroa dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2##CL2# White moves into the clinch successfully.
Figueroa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Figueroa tries to break the clinch but White is controlling the position. White tries to break free but Figueroa pushes him back against the cage. Figueroa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Figueroa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Figueroa leaning his opponent against the cage. White letting Figueroa take a breather here. White is breathing heavily. Figueroa is trying to maintain a safe position but White gets an underhook and turns Figueroa into the cage.#T1# Figueroa stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kenton Figueroa. White rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Figueroa moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Figueroa has a takedown stuffed. Figueroa throws a sloppy head kick and White moves out of range easily. Marcus White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. White shoots in but Figueroa avoids the takedown attempt easily. White walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Figueroa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. White wants to land a leg kick but Figueroa is out of range. Figueroa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2# White fails with a takedown attempt. Figueroa tries to counter with a takedown but White is quick to defend against it. White on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. We've been informed that White has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Figueroa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as White sprawls well. White wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Figueroa gets slowly back to his feet. Figueroa goes for a double leg but White avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as White continues to drive forward. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenton Figueroa. That's going to take a lot out of him. White on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
White ducks right into an uppercut from Figueroa. #T3# Figueroa shoots in for a takedown but White shows good takedown defense. White closes the distance and clinches up with Figueroa, looking for a takedown. White pushes Figueroa against the cage but Figueroa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Figueroa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but White manages to circle out of the way.#TD# Figueroa 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. White not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# White has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Figueroa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. White trying to keep a closed guard but Figueroa is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2# White is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. White looking for a sweep. Not yet White, not yet. #T4# Figueroa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Figueroa throws a big elbow that misses. Figueroa landing some decent shots from guard. Figueroa chips away with some ground and pound. White is trying to keep Figueroa in close.
Figueroa postures up in White's guard and throws a big left but White blocks it. Figueroa postures up in White's guard and throws a big left but White blocks it. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Figueroa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. White wants to control the position but Figueroa says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. White wants to control but Figueroa is keeping busy and won't allow it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenton Figueroa dominated that second round. That's time! Figueroa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# White blocks a head kick by Figueroa.
Figueroa goes for a double leg but White avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as White continues to drive forward.#CL2# White closes the distance and clinches. Figueroa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC# Figueroa manages to break the clinch.
Figueroa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2# White has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Figueroa has had enough of the clinch but White keeps him there for the moment. Figueroa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White can do to turn this around? Figueroa stalling against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Figueroa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1# Figueroa stalls. #BC# Figueroa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. White has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Figueroa finds it's way round the side to connect with White's head. White fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Figueroa avoids it really well and circles away. White avoids the head kick by Figueroa.
Figueroa connects with a high kick. Figueroa lands a jab.#T2# Figueroa darts in looking for a takedown but White gets double underhooks and turns Figueroa into the cage. White avoids the head kick by Figueroa.
Figueroa avoids a punch combination nicely.
As White tries to get set, Figueroa tries to push him back and clinch up but White manages to avoid the attempt. Figueroa lands with an overhand left. Figueroa checks the leg kick nicely there.
White throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Figueroa's waist but Figueroa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing White off to one side. Good standup being displayed there by Figueroa as he connects with a hook.#T3# A jab from Figueroa finds it's way through White's defenses. Figueroa lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Figueroa tries a head kick but it misses.
White shoots in looking for a takedown. Figueroa tries to sprawl out of it but White keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Figueroa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Kenton Figueroa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus White. Figueroa shoots in for a takedown but White shows good takedown defense. Figueroa shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2# White clinches up against the cage. White tries to pull guard but Figueroa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T4##BC# Figueroa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
White throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Figueroa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2# White closes the distance and clinches. Figueroa is stalling here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Figueroa can't break the clinch.
Marcus White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kenton Figueroa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Figueroa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but White has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight! Kenton Figueroa showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Figueroa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27 Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenton Figueroa! The defeated Marcus White had this to say: 'Hey, I lost, but in Russia The box box's you. I'm the box.'.
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Date: Aug 26, 2016 |
#R1# Madden darts in looking for a takedown but McGregor gets double underhooks and turns Madden into the cage. McGregor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2# Madden gets caught flat footed, as McGregor shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Madden is trying to keep McGregor in close.
Madden controlling the position. McGregor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Madden is keeping the position for now. Madden trying to keep a closed guard but McGregor is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Madden controlling the position. McGregor stopping the sweep attempt from Madden. McGregor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T1# McGregor preventing the sweep. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2# McGregor dives in and scores a takedown into Madden's guard. McGregor sitting in guard here, content to control. McGregor tries to stand but Madden is controlling from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. McGregor stands and throws Madden's legs to the side, diving into side control. McGregor landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Madden sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Madden is trying to maintain the position but McGregor is very close to passing his half guard.#T2# McGregor tries to stand but his arm is trapped. McGregor controlling the pace. Madden is staying active underneath McGregor, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Madden is concentrating on defense, preventing McGregor from advancing position. McGregor trying to control the action but Madden is working from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Madden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGregor pulls his head out easily. #T3# Madden is trying to maintain the position but McGregor is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2# McGregor scores with a takedown into Madden's guard. Madden trying to keep a closed guard but McGregor is proving a slippery customer.
McGregor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. McGregor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Madden is keeping the position for now. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. McGregor wants to stand but Madden has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. McGregor tries to free his leg and advance position but Madden is retaining full guard. Madden keeping moving, preventing McGregor from controlling successfully. Madden wants to sweep but no luck. McGregor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2# McGregor throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Madden tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McGregor is in Madden's guard. McGregor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. McGregor works over Madden with some ground and pound from guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor McGregor dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2##TD2# Madden gets caught flat footed, as McGregor shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Madden might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Madden looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGregor is one step ahead there. Madden keeping moving, preventing McGregor from controlling successfully. Madden is trying to control the position but McGregor postures up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McGregor trying to control but Madden is working from the bottom. McGregor has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Madden has control of McGregor's left arm, preventing McGregor from doing any damage. #SU2# McGregor stands up from Madden's guard - McGregor perhaps looking for a knockout. #T1# McGregor throws a nice looking combination but Madden bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Madden closes this distance looking for a takedown but McGregor circles away. McGregor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Conor McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Both fighters circling a little - McGregor finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. McGregor tries to clinch there but Madden circles away.
#TD2# McGregor drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. McGregor wants to control but Madden is keeping him busy. Madden is looking to regain half guard here but McGregor keeps moving and retains side control. #T2# McGregor is looking to take a break and control but Madden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Madden tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. McGregor looking to finish Madden with some ground and pound. This is bad for Madden! Madden tries to reverse the position but McGregor maintains control. McGregor landing strikes from the mount. McGregor avoids the attempt from Madden to control. McGregor controlling the pace for now. #T3# McGregor lands a big shot there that rocks Madden but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Madden has given up his back. Will we see McGregor going for some submissions?
McGregor thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. Madden looking very determined here, making life difficult for McGregor.
Madden tries to roll but McGregor sticks to his back.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for McGregor. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T4# Madden manages to reverse the position and now he's in McGregor's guard. Nice work there by Madden.
Madden throwing strikes from guard but McGregor blocks nicely. McGregor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. McGregor is pulling down on Madden's head. It's preventing any offense from Madden, at least for the moment. McGregor is trying to keep Madden in close.
#SUB# Madden 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. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Madden working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor McGregor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Madden has a takedown stuffed. Nice takedown defense from McGregor. No joy for Madden on that attempt. McGregor throws a counter combo. McGregor wants to clinch up but Madden keeps it at a distance. McGregor connects with an inside leg kick. Nice takedown defense from McGregor. No joy for Madden on that attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micah Madden. That's going to take a lot out of him. No luck with that takedown attempt from Madden. McGregor lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Both fighters are breathing heavily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# McGregor drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SU2# McGregor stands up and beckons Madden to his feet. #T1# McGregor misses with a head kick.
#TD2# McGregor shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Madden manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Madden is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Madden keeping full guard, as McGregor tries to pass. Madden tries to land a sweep but no joy. Madden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Conor McGregor has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2# Madden pulls McGregor in close to his closed guard and prevents McGregor from doing any damage or advancing position. McGregor is looking to work some ground and pound but Madden has wrist control. Madden is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. McGregor tries to stand but Madden is controlling from the bottom. McGregor controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3# McGregor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. McGregor tries to free his leg and advance position but Madden is retaining full guard. Madden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2# McGregor bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Madden is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McGregor's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Madden is concentrating on defense, preventing McGregor from advancing position. #T4# Madden wants to get back to full guard.#SU2# McGregor escapes and gets back to his feet. Madden gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and McGregor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. McGregor keeps the fight on the outside. As Madden backs off McGregor throws a huge counter combo but Madden manages to avoid it all.#TD2# McGregor shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McGregor lands a nice short elbow.
And that's the end of the fight! Conor McGregor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well McGregor has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 26:30 Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 26:30 Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conor McGregor!
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Event:
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Date: Aug 26, 2016 |
#R1# McGregor throws the left hand but Kent avoids the punch easily. Kent looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Nice uppercut there from McGregor.#CL# Kent moves into the clinch. McGregor looking to throw knees to the head but Kent is blocking nicely.
Stalling in the clinch from Kent.
Kent leaning his opponent against the cage. McGregor lands with a right to the head. McGregor tries a knee to the head but Kent blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McGregor being controlled against the cage. Kent stalls. McGregor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kent has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T1# Kent can't break the clinch.
Kent goes for a takedown attempt but McGregor pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kent doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Kent takes one to the side of the head.
Kent takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGregor, as that shot connected.
McGregor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kent manages to avoid it. Kent tries to move into range but McGregor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. McGregor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Kent takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#ROC2# Kent is rocked! A right-left combo lands from McGregor. Oh Kent is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kent gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! McGregor gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Kent is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conor McGregor! Conor McGregor spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
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Date: Aug 25, 2016 |
#R1# Ragnarson looks for a takedown but Figueroa sprawls well. Ragnarson looks for a takedown but Figueroa sprawls well. Ragnarson has a takedown stuffed. Kenton Figueroa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn Ragnarson. Ragnarson throws a body kick that misses. As Ragnarson tries to get set, Figueroa tries to push him back and clinch up but Ragnarson manages to avoid the attempt. Bjorn Ragnarson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Figueroa instigates a clinch. Ragnarson stalling in the clinch but Figueroa improves position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Figueroa breaks the clinch.
#TD2# Ragnarson shoots in and bounces Figueroa off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Ragnarson wants to stand but Figueroa is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1# Ragnarson throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2# Ragnarson 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# Ragnarson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Figueroa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Figueroa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Figueroa! #REVR# Ragnarson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2# Figueroa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ragnarson's head. Ragnarson wants to get back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Figueroa there. Figueroa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Ragnarson gets full guard. Figueroa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ragnarson's head. Ragnarson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ragnarson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Ragnarson stalling. Figueroa tries to roll over but Ragnarson keeps him under control.#T3# Ragnarson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Figueroa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ragnarson on the ground.#T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Ragnarson tries to stand and escape but Figueroa is controlling the position. Ragnarson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2# Ragnarson seems to be working for a kimura but Figueroa defends the submission attempt. Ragnarson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SU2# Ragnarson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bjorn Ragnarson will probably get the nod. That's time! Figueroa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Figueroa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Figueroa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Ragnarson shoots in looking for a takedown but Figueroa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ragnarson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Ragnarson throws a sloppy head kick and Figueroa moves out of range easily. #TD2# Ragnarson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ragnarson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SU2# Ragnarson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Ragnarson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Figueroa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES# Figueroa manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T1# A bit of stalling here from Figueroa.
Figueroa is trying to break the clinch but Ragnarson is controlling him. Figueroa is trying to stall.
Figueroa is trying to maintain a safe position but Ragnarson gets an underhook and turns Figueroa into the cage. Maybe Figueroa would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much. Figueroa pressing his opponent against the cage. Ragnarson tries for a takedown but Figueroa manages to get underhooks.
Ragnarson letting Figueroa take a breather here.#T2# The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kenton Figueroa. Figueroa dodges the punch combination from Ragnarson.
Figueroa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Ragnarson throws out a counter right but Figueroa avoids it with no problem. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenton Figueroa. That's going to take a lot out of him. Figueroa scores with the left hand. Ragnarson knows he should have avoided that one. Ragnarson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Figueroa circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2# Figueroa gets caught napping as Ragnarson dives in and scores a takedown. Figueroa manages to retain guard.#ES# Figueroa has his feet on Ragnarson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Bjorn Ragnarson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2# Ragnarson rushes Figueroa and presses him up against the cage. Figueroa working hard to break the clinch. Figueroa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3# Ragnarson can't break the clinch.
Figueroa has Ragnarson pressed against the cage, preventing Ragnarson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2# Ragnarson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ragnarson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Figueroa defends it nicely. As Ragnarson tries to get set, Figueroa tries to push him back and clinch up but Ragnarson manages to avoid the attempt. Figueroa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ragnarson. Ragnarson circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Ragnarson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Figueroa is out of range. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Figueroa has a takedown stuffed. Ragnarson thuds a left hand into Figueroa's body.#CL2# Figueroa gets tackled into the cage by Ragnarson. Ragnarson maintains the clinch. #BC2# Ragnarson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Ragnarson throws a sloppy head kick and Figueroa moves out of range easily. Ragnarson shoots and misses #CL# and Figueroa moves into the clinch. Ragnarson misses with a hook from the clinch. Figueroa tries to break free but Ragnarson pushes him back against the cage. Ragnarson taking a breather. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bjorn Ragnarson will probably get the nod - 10:9. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3##CL2# Ragnarson closes the distance and pushes Figueroa back into the cage.#BC# Figueroa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ragnarson misses with a body shot.
Figueroa dives in and grabs Ragnarson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ragnarson pushes down on Figueroa's head and hops out. Ragnarson swinging wildly here.
Ragnarson misses with a lunging right hand
#CL# and Figueroa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ragnarson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Ragnarson has Figueroa pressed against the cage, preventing Figueroa from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Figueroa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1# Ragnarson working hard to break the clinch.#TD2# Ragnarson jumps into guard, dragging Figueroa to the mat.
#SUB2# Ragnarson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ragnarson wants to sweep here but Figueroa controlling him for the moment. Ragnarson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Figueroa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Ragnarson trying to keep a closed guard but Figueroa is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2# Ragnarson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ragnarson holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2# Ragnarson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Figueroa defends well.#T2##ES2# Ragnarson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Figueroa has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. Figueroa wants to break free but Ragnarson has control.
Figueroa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ragnarson is trying to maintain a safe position but Figueroa gets an underhook and turns Ragnarson into the cage. Ragnarson fails to pull guard.
Figueroa stalls. #BC# Figueroa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Ragnarson moves into the clinch successfully.
#T3# Figueroa can't break the clinch.
#BC2# Ragnarson manages to break the clinch.
Ragnarson looks to land a combination but Figueroa avoids it well. Figueroa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ragnarson. Ragnarson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Ragnarson stuffs the takedown attempt from Figueroa. Figueroa gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2# Ragnarson closes the distance and clinches. Figueroa tries to stall but Ragnarson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Figueroa is pushing Ragnarson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC# Figueroa breaks the clinch.
#T4# Figueroa shoots in for a takedown but Ragnarson shows good takedown defense. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenton Figueroa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2# Ragnarson shoots in and gets a takedown into Figueroa's guard. Figueroa controls Ragnarson momentarily but Ragnarson frees himself. Ragnarson throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2# Ragnarson has gone for a leg lock! Figueroa slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ragnarson's guard.#REVR# The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ragnarson working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight! Bjorn Ragnarson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Ragnarson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:30 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:29 Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bjorn Ragnarson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2016 |
#R1# Figueroa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big right from Figueroa misses. #CL2# Sanchez has managed to clinch.
Sanchez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Figueroa prevents it.
#TD2# Sanchez has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Figueroa is trying to keep an underhook but Sanchez manages to get the takedown into half guard. Sanchez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Sanchez wants to control the pace but Figueroa is squirming around nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sanchez lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Figueroa taking shots to the head. #T1# Sanchez controlling from the full mount. Sanchez wants to control the pace but Figueroa is squirming around nicely. Sanchez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Sanchez thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Sanchez looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Sanchez tries to control but Figueroa wriggling away. Sanchez sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Sanchez is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Figueroa can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sanchez controlling the pace for now. #SUB2# Sanchez looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sanchez thowing shots but they're missing. #T3# Sanchez lands a big shot to the head and Figueroa winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Wade Sanchez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Durham looking to score a takedown here. Kent is defending well but Durham drives through and ends up in Kent's guard. Durham controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Durham won't allow Kent to sweep him here. Kent is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kent is thwarting Durham's attempts to control the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kent thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kent looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Durham with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Kent sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Durham defending well though. The fighters are battling for position here. Durham manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #ES2# Durham is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kent presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. Kent landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T1# A nice right hand lands inside from Durham. Durham lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Durham lands a big knee to the head and Kent goes down! Durham pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Durham!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 11, 2016 |
#R1##CL# Kent rushes McElroy and presses him up against the cage. A right handed body shot lands from McElroy.
The referee is keeping an eye on McElroy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC2# McElroy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McElroy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. McElroy scores with a head kick. Kent tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#ROC2# Kent is rocked! Kent takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Oh Kent is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! McElroy throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Kent crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Griffin McElroy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 28, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Soul shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES# Kent wriggles free and stands up. #TD# Kent closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kent throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Soul to regain full guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kent throwing strikes from guard but Soul blocks nicely. Kent working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #ES2# Soul has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kent is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. Kent is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Soul is defending well.#TD# Kent pulls Soul into guard.
#SUB# Kent has his foot on Soul's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Soul works his way back into a safe position though. Kent tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB# Kent has an active guard here but Soul has managed to pass into half guard.
#T1##SUB# Kent looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Kent is breathing heavily. Kent is trying to get back to full guard.#SU2# Soul stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kent to get to his feet. No joy there for Soul, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2# Kent tries to keep at a distance but Soul has taken the fight into the clinch. Kent is looking to control Soul's arms but Soul gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kent has his back to the cage. #T2# Kent keeps control of Soul as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Kent wants to take the fight to the mat but Soul manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kent obliges. A shot in the inside from Soul. Soul looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Soul is trying to break free. Soul is trying to break the clinch but Kent has him pressed against the cage. #TD2# Soul manages to pull guard.
#ES2# Soul wriggles free and stands up. #CL# Kent forces Soul back against the cage and clinches. Kent tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Norberto Kent. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2# Soul gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#T3# Kent flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Kent is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Soul jumps into side control!#SU2# Soul stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL2# Soul moves into the clinch. Soul has had enough of the clinch but Kent keeps him there for the moment. Soul has Kent pressed against the cage, preventing Kent from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Soul slowing the pace effectively.#TD2# Soul jumps into guard, dragging Kent to the mat.
#ES2# Soul pushes Kent off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD2# Soul drives through with a takedown into Kent's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T4# Kent wants to control but Soul passes easily into half guard.
#SU2# Soul decides to stand up. Kent tries to close the distance and clinch but Soul swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Kent got wobbled bad by a big combination! Soul presses forward with punches and knees until Kent stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Kent closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Soul!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1# Kent tries to clinch there but XsX circles away.
#TD2# XsX darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. XsX is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. XsX is thwarting Kent's attempts to control the position. XsX prevents Kent from improving his position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. XsX looks to score some points with some ground and pound. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. XsX lands a nice short elbow.#ROC2# Kent is rocked! Kent wants to get back to full guard. Oh Kent is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! XsX lands a big elbow - Kent is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for XsX!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malcolm XsX!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 19, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Johnson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Kent gets back to half guard. Kent wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Johnson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Kent blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson. #SU2# Johnson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kent thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD2# Johnson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kent is trying to defend but Johnson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2# Johnson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T1# Johnson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Kent regains full guard. Nicely done. #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.#SU2# Johnson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kent, up you get! #TD2# Johnson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kent's half guard. Johnson throwing shots but Kent is blocking nicely. #SUB2# Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Kent is defending well.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Kent dodges it nicely.
Kent is looking to improve his position.
Kent trying to control but Johnson postures up.
#SUB# Kent actively working from the bottom here.#T3# Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Kent tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg. Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Kent is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Johnson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Johnson thows a huge punch but Kent dodges it nicely.
Johnson stalling. Kent tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Johnson wants to take a breather but Kent is having none of it. Kent really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Kent is trying to control but can't.
Kent is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Kent wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy. Kent fails in his attempt to clinch. Kent fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2# Johnson looking for a takedown here - he's got it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2# Kent is working an open guard so Johnson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2# Johnson closes the distance and clinches. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Johnson dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2##TD2# Johnson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Johnson controlling the pace. Johnson passes the guard and advances to mount! Kent manages to regain half guard. Good work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Johnson prevents Kent from improving his position.#T1# Kent trying to control from the bottom.
Kent strikes from the bottom but Johnson passes into mount!
Kent keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time. Kent throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. Kent wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Johnson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T2##SUB2# Kent defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
I really don't envy Kent right now.
#SUB2# Johnson is persistently looking for the submission but Kent is defending it well.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Johnson controlling the positon. Johnson tries to get the hooks in deep but Kent pushed the leg off. #T3# Johnson has good solid back control here. Johnson is hanging on to Kent's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2# Johnson working for a choke but Kent is defending well. Kent trying to control the position but Johnson manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2# Johnson looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Kent is controlling Johnson 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Kent tries to stand but Johnson is controlling from the bottom. #T4# Kent throws a big right hand that misses. Kent distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Johnson is adopting a defensive guard. Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Johnson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Johnson wants to clinch. Kent lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Kent moves into the clinch. Kent tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kent trying to stall but Johnson improves his position.
Kent is trying to pull guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1# Johnson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kent blocks it with crossed arms. Johnson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kent up against the cage. Johnson lands a nice knee to the body. Johnson blocks the elbow strike.
#TD2# Johnson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#ES# Kent kicks Johnson off and gets back to his feet.#CL2# Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kent, pushing him back against the cage. Kent tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Kent back against the cage. This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2# Johnson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kent manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T2# Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kent is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kent is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Kent is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Johnson is trying to stand.
Kent throws a strike but Johnson avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Kent is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3##SUB2# Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Kent distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Johnson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kent keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head. Kent postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2# Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kent trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Kent stands up over Johnson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Kent will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Kent postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Kent throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Kent throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely. #SUB2# Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Kent tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and Kent ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Norberto Kent. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL# Kent darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.#BC2# Johnson breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kent looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that's the end of the fight! Norberto Kent showed his dominance in that final round. I think Johnson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Johnson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 06, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Keijo pushes Figueroa up against the cage in a clinch. Figueroa has had enough of the clinch but Keijo keeps him there for the moment. Keijo is looking to control Figueroa's arms but Figueroa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Keijo has his back to the cage. #BC2# Keijo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Figueroa throws a head kick that misses and Keijo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL2# Keijo rushes Figueroa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Keijo crunches a lovely knee into Figueroa's ribcage. Figueroa is stalling here.
Keijo is looking for a takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Figueroa leaning against his opponent.
Keijo missing with knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Figueroa tries to circle away but Keijo has him pinned against the cage.#T1# Figueroa taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Figueroa is trying to push Keijo away but Keijo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC# Figueroa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Keijo clinches up with Figueroa and pushes him back against the cage. The referee calls for Figueroa to work.
Stalling in the clinch from Keijo.
Keijo lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2# It looks like Kenton Figueroa has been cut. Figueroa effectively controlling the action here. Keijo misses with some punches.
Figueroa tries to break the clinch but Keijo is controlling the position. #T2# Keijo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC# Figueroa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Figueroa. Keijo struggling a bit here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Keijo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Figueroa haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB# Figueroa swings around for an armbar but Keijo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Figueroa's guard.#SU2# Keijo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Figueroa, up you get! #TD# Figueroa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Keijo is trying to stand back up but Figueroa is controlling him
#T3##ES2# Keijo has one foot on Figueroa's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#CL2# Keijo gets a clinch. Figueroa stalling against the cage.
Keijo taking a breather. #BC2# Keijo breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Keijo clinches up against the cage. Figueroa tries to circle away but Keijo has him pinned against the cage. Keijo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Figueroa up against the cage. Keijo has Figueroa pressed against the cage, preventing Figueroa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4# Figueroa wants to break free but Keijo has control.
Figueroa scores with a hook to the body. Keijo stalling.
Figueroa wants to break free but Keijo has control.
#BC# Figueroa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A head kick by Figueroa misses and Keijo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Some wild striking there from Keijo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kumi Keijo dominated that round. The cut man is working on Kenton Figueroa's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2##TD# Figueroa closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2# Keijo explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #CL2# Keijo moves into the clinch successfully.
Figueroa is trying to push Keijo away but Keijo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Figueroa is trying to push Keijo away but Keijo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Keijo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keijo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Figueroa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Figueroa tries to break free but Keijo pushes him back against the cage. Figueroa just leaning against Keijo, taking a breather. Keijo has Figueroa pressed against the cage, preventing Figueroa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1# Keijo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Figueroa slowing the pace effectively. Figueroa looking to throw knees to the head but Keijo is blocking nicely.
Figueroa is trying to force a seperation but Keijo has the dominant position. Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC# Figueroa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Keijo rushes Figueroa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Keijo lands a knee to the body.
Keijo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Keijo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Figueroa wants to stall.
Figueroa content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T2# Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Figueroa.#BC# Figueroa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2# Keijo clinches up with Figueroa and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2# Keijo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Keijo closes the distance and clinches. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Keijo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT2# Kenton Figueroa's cut is getting worse.#BC2# Keijo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Figueroa throws a sloppy head kick and Keijo moves out of range easily. #CL2# Keijo closes the distance and clinches. Figueroa can't break the clinch.
#T3# A head punch blocked on the inside by Figueroa. #TD2# Keijo gets control of Figueroa's arms and successfully pulls guard. Keijo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Keijo has control of Figueroa's left arm, preventing Figueroa from doing any damage. Figueroa throws a strike but Keijo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Keijo trying to control but Figueroa is working from the bottom. Keijo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Figueroa's guard. Keijo has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Keijo wants to control from the top but Figueroa keeps moving. #T4# Keijo wanted to stand there but Figueroa had control of the position. Kumi Keijo has got the better of the ground game so far. Keijo stays in close to Figueroa's body and controls the position. Figueroa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Keijo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Keijo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Figueroa. Keijo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Figueroa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kumi Keijo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Kenton Figueroa'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. This is the final round! #R3##CL2# Keijo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Keijo prevents Figueroa from breaking the clinch. Figueroa wants to get back to striking at distance but Keijo won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. A nice left hand lands by Keijo.
Figueroa tries to break free but Keijo pushes him back against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keijo misses with an elbow strike.
#BC# Figueroa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Keijo moves into the clinch successfully.
Figueroa is trying to break free.#T1# Figueroa stalls. Figueroa blocks an elbow strike. Figueroa tries to work over Keijo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Figueroa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Keijo up against the cage. Figueroa can't break the clinch.
Figueroa is looking to break free of the clinch but Keijo has double underhooks. Keijo prevents Figueroa from breaking the clinch. Figueroa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Figueroa takes a knee right on the jaw!
Figueroa effectively controlling the action here.#T2# Keijo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Keijo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2# Keijo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Keijo has a takedown stuffed. Figueroa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Keijo sprawls and moves away. Figueroa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Keijo is fending him off so far but Figueroa persists. Nope, Keijo circles away and we're back to standing. Keijo misses with a takedown attempt - Figueroa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3##CL2# Figueroa gets tackled into the cage by Keijo. Keijo maintains the clinch. Figueroa stalling the fight.
Keijo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC# Figueroa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Keijo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Keijo. Figueroa throws a sloppy head kick and Keijo moves out of range easily. Keijo unleashes a big counter combination but Figueroa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2# Keijo forces Figueroa back against the cage and clinches.#BC2# Keijo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4##CL2# Keijo pushes Figueroa up against the cage in a clinch. Keijo has Figueroa pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Figueroa is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Keijo - that's hurt Figueroa badly! Oh, another knee lands and Figueroa is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Figueroa doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Kumi Keijo! Kumi Keijo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 30, 2016 |
#R1# Stark will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Kent misses the target. Kent shoots for a double leg takedown but Stark sprawls well. He's pushed Kent's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Stark is looking to clinch. As Stark looks to move away, Kent throws a big counter combo but Stark just gets out of the way. Stark drops his hands momentarily and Kent takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Kent swats away the attempt to clinch by Stark.#CL# Kent moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stark scores with a shot to the side of Kent's head. Stark gets through Kent's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2# Kent is rocked! Kent takes a knee to the side of the body. Oh Kent is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Kent misses with a punch to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stark. #BC2# Stark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Kent tries to keep at a distance but Stark has taken the fight into the clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Both fighters working to control the clinch. Stark putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kent in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Kent is breathing heavily.#T1# Stark lands with a left to the head. Stark lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Kent to his knees! Stark keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robb Stark! Robb Stark thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 30, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Blackwell tries to keep at a distance but Slater has taken the fight into the clinch. Blackwell has had enough of the clinch but Slater keeps him there for the moment.#TD2# Slater pulls Blackwell into guard.
Blackwell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Slater working for a triangle but Blackwell defends it easily.
Slater is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Slater looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1# Blackwell connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2# Slater is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blackwell defends well. Blackwell slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Blackwell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Blackwell not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Slater is trying to control the position but Blackwell postures up. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2# Slater isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Blackwell stacks Slater on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Blackwell! Slater struggling a bit here. Slater might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Blackwell haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Slater is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Blackwell just content to control the position. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL2# Slater closes the distance and pushes Blackwell back into the cage. Slater wants to break the clinch but can't.
Slater scores with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Slater scores with a nice short uppercut. Blackwell tries to pull guard but Slater won't allow it.
A right hook to the body lands for Blackwell.
Blackwell holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Blackwell is pushing Slater up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T4# Blackwell is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Slater stalling in the clinch but Blackwell improves position. Blackwell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Slater walks away with a smile on his face. Blackwell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Blackwell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Slater fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Slater looks winded! Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2# Slater closes the distance and clinches. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denzel Slater dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Slater lands a nice leg kick that just misses Blackwell's sensitive parts. Blackwell connects with a good right hand that stumbles Slater. Slater circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT# It looks like Denzel Slater has been cut.#CL2# Slater darts in and clinches Blackwell up against the cage. Slater tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Slater tries to pull guard but Blackwell forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Slater throws a punch but it's blocked by Blackwell. Slater is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Jewell Blackwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denzel Slater.#TD# Blackwell manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Slater trying to control but Blackwell is working from the bottom. Blackwell is adopting a defensive guard.#T1# Slater would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Blackwell has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB# Blackwell has his foot on Slater's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Slater works his way back into a safe position though. Slater is fighting to break Blackwell's control of his arms but Blackwell is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Slater tries to stand but Blackwell is controlling from the bottom. Slater throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blackwell works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2# Slater gets a clinch. #T3##BC# Blackwell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Slater doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Blackwell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Slater. Slater is breathing heavily.#CL2# Slater fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blackwell, pushing him back against the cage. Slater is looking for a takedown. Blackwell manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC2# Slater breaks from the clinch.
#T4# Blackwell tries to clinch up. Slater fails with the takedown. Blackwell feinted with a counter takedown. Slater shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Blackwell sprawls well. Blackwell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Slater gets slowly back to his feet. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Slater closes the distance and clinches up with Blackwell, looking for a takedown. Slater pushes Blackwell against the cage but Blackwell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Blackwell is looking to clinch but Slater is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jewell Blackwell dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Denzel Slater's cut. That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round! #R3##TD# Blackwell changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Slater looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Blackwell scores with punches from side control. You can see the frustration on Slater's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Blackwell taking a breather here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Slater tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blackwell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1# Blackwell is staying tight to Slater's torso, preventing him from escaping. Blackwell works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Blackwell moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Blackwell scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Slater to see if he's OK. Slater on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Blackwell working away.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Slater is trying to improve his position. Slater takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Blackwell slows the pace down. Blackwell has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. This is a sustained period of stalling by Blackwell.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD# Blackwell closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Slater's guard.#T3##SU# Blackwell stands up from guard. Let's bang! Blackwell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slater can do to turn this around? Slater throws a right and a left that Blackwell avoids nicely. A cross from Slater lands. Blackwell tries to clinch but Slater moves out of range. Slater tries for a takedown but Blackwell circles away easily and Blackwell counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Blackwell throws a right hand that Slater ducks under and follows up with a left that Slater also avoids with ease.#TD# Blackwell shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Blackwell showed some decent athleticism there. #T4# Slater is looking for a sweep. Blackwell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Blackwell is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight! Jewell Blackwell showed his dominance in that final round. I think Blackwell 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28 Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28 Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jewell Blackwell!
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