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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 29, 2016 |
#R1# Cherry avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Evans is looking to clinch but Cherry is avoiding it.
#CL2# Evans pushes Cherry up against the cage in a clinch. Evans is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Evans using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cherry has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Evans using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cherry has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Evans with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Evans tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Evans with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Evans tries to land a knee to the head but Cherry blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Evans tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cherry really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Evans using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cherry has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Evans pushes off an throws an elbow but Cherry leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Evans trying to land knees to the body.
#T1# Evans missing with knees to the body.
Cherry is trying to break the clinch but Evans is controlling him. Evans trying to land knees to the body.
Evans landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Evans lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Cherry takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2# It looks like Clement Cherry has been cut. Evans lands a damaging elbow. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Evans obliges. Evans using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cherry has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Evans throws an elbow that misses.
Cherry is trying to push Evans away but Evans has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Evans connects with a knee to the head.
Evans tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T2# Evans using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cherry has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Evans looks winded! Evans throws a knee to the head but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Evans throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#TD# Cherry decides to pull guard. #SUB# Cherry is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Evans rolls with it to try and escape but Cherry cranks on the arm and Evans is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Clement Cherry!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Skyman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Skyman is taking a breather. Fitzpatrick 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. Fitzpatrick wants to get back to full guard. Skyman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Skyman trying to control from Fitzpatrick's half guard. Fitzpatrick has other ideas though and has regained full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Skyman trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitzpatrick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Fitzpatrick is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Skyman is controlling him. Skyman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fitzpatrick. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1# Fitzpatrick 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# Fitzpatrick could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Fitzpatrick tries to pass to full mount but Skyman defends it. Fitzpatrick is just content to waste time from the top position. Skyman takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB2# Skyman working for a triangle but Fitzpatrick defends it easily.
Fitzpatrick trying to control but Skyman is working from the bottom. Skyman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fitzpatrick is controlling him. Fitzpatrick makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2# Skyman keeping moving, preventing Fitzpatrick from controlling successfully. Fitzpatrick with a nice head shot there. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fitzpatrick's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Fitzpatrick controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Skyman trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fitzpatrick distracts Skyman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Fitzpatrick cracks Skyman with a solid left hand. Fitzpatrick keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Skyman's head. Skyman looks winded! Fitzpatrick connects with a couple of short punches. Fitzpatrick is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3# Fitzpatrick postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Fitzpatrick is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Fitzpatrick sitting in guard here, content to control. Fitzpatrick slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB# Fitzpatrick thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Skyman is looking to regain half guard here but Fitzpatrick keeps moving and retains side control. Fitzpatrick 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. Fitzpatrick is chipping away with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Fitzpatrick working the ground and pound from side control. Skyman is working to avoid the ground and pound but Fitzpatrick connects with a decent elbow. Skyman taking punishment in the form of punches.
#ROC# Skyman is rocked! Skyman takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Skyman is still in real trouble! Can Fitzpatrick finish him? Fitzpatrick working the head and body with strikes. #T4# Fitzpatrick in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Skyman looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Fitzpatrick turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Fitzpatrick!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1# We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight. Stokes moves away from the strike by Python. Python jabbing away but nothing is landing. Stokes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Python misses with a body shot.
Stokes feinted with a counter takedown. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Stokes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Python. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Python is defended easily by Stokes.#T1# Python throws a head kick but Stokes moves out of range.
Python throws a sloppy head kick and Stokes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Stokes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2# and Python counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2# Python is working to tighten his grip on Stokes's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Stokes has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Python is really squeezing tight and eventually Stokes passes out! Python breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Monty Python!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2016 |
#R1# Shocker misses with an uppercut
and Cherry counters with a two punch combo. #TD2# Shocker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cherry did well to prevent Shocker getting side control.#ES# Cherry has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Shocker is on him like a limpet, forcing Cherry back against the cage. Shocker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cherry just stands there and leans against the cage. Shocker is trying to pull guard but Cherry has him pressed against the cage.#BC2# Shocker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD2# Shocker changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cherry looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES# Cherry explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! Cherry stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cherry wants it to stay on the feet. Clement Cherry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silkk Shocker. Shocker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cherry pinned against the cage. Cherry gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1##TD2# Shocker shoots in and bounces Cherry off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Shocker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Shocker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Shocker won't allow Cherry to get back to his feet. Cherry is pulling down on Shocker's head to control his posture. #T2# Cherry working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shocker. #SUB# Cherry looking for a triangle here. Shocker is fighting it but it looks tight! Cherry pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Shocker is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Clement Cherry!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 21, 2016 |
#R1# Buckley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stokes. Stokes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Buckley tries to avoid it but Stokes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Buckley to the ground. Buckley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2# Buckley clinches up against the cage. Stokes tries to pull guard but Buckley forces him back to his feet, against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobbie Stokes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2# Buckley jumps guard.
Stokes tries to stand but Buckley is controlling from the bottom. Stokes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Buckley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stokes manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Buckley trying to control but Stokes is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Buckley postures up in Stokes's guard and throws a big left but Stokes blocks it. Stokes wants to get back to his feet but Buckley is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1##SU2# Buckley decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Buckley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stokes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Buckley somewhat. Some wild striking there from Buckley.
#TD2# Buckley shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stokes's guard.#SU2# Buckley stands up from Stokes's guard - Buckley perhaps looking for a knockout. Tim Buckley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2# Buckley moves in looking to clinch but Stokes pushes him off. Buckley goes for a double leg but Stokes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stokes continues to drive forward. Stokes is looking to counter the offense by Buckley and move into the clinch.#CL2# Buckley has Stokes up against the cage in a clinch.
Buckley taking a breather. Stokes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD# Stokes pulls guard. #SU2# Buckley decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stokes, up you get! Buckley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stokes defends it nicely. Stokes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Buckley manages to circle out of the way. Buckley tries to close the distance and clinch but Stokes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2# Buckley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3# A head punch blocked on the inside by Buckley. Stokes tries to pull guard but Buckley won't allow it.
Buckley holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Buckley wants to take the fight to the mat but Stokes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Buckley lands with a short head shot on the inside. Stokes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Buckley blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2# Buckley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Buckley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stokes as he avoids it easily. Buckley with a lazy takedown attempt and Stokes counters with a lovely shot to the body. Stokes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T4##CL2# Buckley has Stokes up against the cage in a clinch.
Stokes fails to pull guard.
Stokes is defending well against a takedown attempt. Stokes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Buckley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2# Buckley breaks the clinch.
Buckley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Stokes throws a counter high kick but Buckley was just alert enough to avoid it. Buckley looks winded! Buckley tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD# and Stokes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Buckley! Buckley is looking to get back to his feet here but Stokes is keeping cool and he's managed to take Buckley's back. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Stokes keeps control of the position as Buckley tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Buckley dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Buckley fails in his attempt to clinch. Stokes is looking for a counter combo. Buckley lands a head kick!
#CUT2# It looks like Bobbie Stokes has been cut. Buckley shoots in and drives through. Stokes sprawls well. Buckley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stokes paws at him with a jab and circles away. Stokes tries to counter by clinching up but Buckley breaks away and moves out of range. Stokes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Buckley throws a sloppy head kick #TD# so Stokes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Buckley wants to get back to his feet but Stokes passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB# Buckley wants to control but Stokes is keeping busy.
#SUB# Buckley is defending against the submission attempts here by Stokes.
#T1##SUB2# Buckley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stokes pulls his head out easily. Buckley is breathing heavily. Buckley trying to hold on to Stokes's head to control him but Stokes postures up.
Stokes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2# Buckley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Buckley trying to control here.
Buckley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stokes. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Buckley misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#SUB2# Buckley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stokes pulls his head out easily. Stokes wants to stand but Buckley has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T3# Buckley tries to roll over but Stokes keeps him under control.#SUB# Stokes is looking for a kimura but Buckley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stokes to get the leverage. #SUB# Stokes is looking for a kimura but Buckley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stokes to get the leverage. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2# Buckley shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES# Stokes kicks Buckley off and gets back to his feet.#T4# Stokes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Buckley pinned against the cage. Buckley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Buckley looks for a takedown but Stokes sprawls well. Stokes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Bobbie Stokes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Buckley. Buckley misses with a wild combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Buckley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Buckley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stokes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. This has been an exciting period of action! Buckley with a lazy takedown attempt and Stokes counters with a left and a right that stings Buckley. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobbie Stokes dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Bobbie Stokes'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# Stokes lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Stokes throws a sloppy head kick and Buckley moves out of range easily. Stokes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Buckley is looking to clinch. Stokes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Buckley sprawls and moves away. Buckley lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stokes takes a step back to recover. #TD2# Buckley drives through with a takedown into Stokes's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stokes keeping moving, preventing Buckley from controlling successfully. #ES# Stokes has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Buckley has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. Buckley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Stokes avoiding damage as Buckley throws knees to the body.
Stokes wants to stall.
Stokes dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Stokes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Buckley smiles and moves away.
#TD2# Buckley shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Buckley showed some decent athleticism there. Stokes is trying to escape back to his feet but Buckley uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#T2# Buckley is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Stokes will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB2# Buckley working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SU2# Buckley decides to stand up, so the ref orders Stokes to his feet. Buckley thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Stokes if he has to take too many more of those.
#T3# Buckley leaves Stokes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Buckley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stokes pinned against the cage. Stokes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Stokes tries to counter by clinching up but Buckley breaks away and moves out of range. Buckley throws a lazy head kick #CL# and Stokes moves into the clinch. Stokes can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobbie Stokes. That's going to take a lot out of him. Buckley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stokes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2# Buckley pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2# Stokes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4# Stokes slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Buckley. Buckley gets full guard. Stokes postures up in Buckley's guard and throws a big left but Buckley blocks it. Tim Buckley has got the better of the ground game so far. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Stokes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Buckley has his hands on Stokes's head, controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Tim Buckley. I think Buckley 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 Blasius scores the fight 28:29 Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29 Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tim Buckley!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 15, 2016 |
#R1# Luck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salas.
Salas is looking to counter the offense by Luck and move into the clinch.#CL2# Luck forces Salas back against the cage and clinches.#BC2# Luck breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2# Luck closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES# Salas manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Luck keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. Luck tries to break the clinch but Salas is controlling the position. Salas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Luck walks away with a smile on his face. Salas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Salas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Luck circles away. Salas shoots for a double leg takedown but Luck sprawls well. He's pushed Salas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shirley Salas. That's going to take a lot out of him. Luck misses with a two punch combination.
#T1##CL2# Luck gets in close and instigates a clinch. Luck wants to get back to striking at distance but Salas won't allow it.
Salas is trying to pull guard but Luck turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Luck taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Salas effectively controlling the action here. Luck wants to get back to striking at distance but Salas won't allow it.
#TD2# Luck decides to pull guard. Salas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Luck avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Salas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#ES2# Luck kicks Salas off and gets to his feet. #T2# Luck lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#ROC2# Salas is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Shirley Salas has been cut. Luck goes for a small jab and connects. Now Luck goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Salas stumbles back but Luck runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Salas to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Salas will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Steven Luck!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Blasterbeast closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fitzpatrick did well to prevent Blasterbeast getting side control. Blasterbeast trying to control from Fitzpatrick's half guard. Fitzpatrick has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Fitzpatrick will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Fitzpatrick is wriggling around but Blasterbeast manages to pass to half guard.
Fitzpatrick flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#SUB2# Blasterbeast is trying to work for a kimura but Fitzpatrick is defending well.
Blasterbeast is keen to just control but Fitzpatrick is a slippery customer. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fitzpatrick moves into full guard.
#T1# Fitzpatrick is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Blasterbeast is controlling him. Blasterbeast sitting in guard here, content to control. Fitzpatrick 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. Fitzpatrick lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Fitzpatrick won't allow Blasterbeast to sweep him here. Blasterbeast controls Fitzpatrick momentarily but Fitzpatrick frees himself. Fitzpatrick working some strikes from top position.#T2# Fitzpatrick lands a couple of elbows. Fitzpatrick postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fitzpatrick's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Fitzpatrick controls from within his opponent's guard. Fitzpatrick trying to control but Blasterbeast is working from the bottom. Fitzpatrick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Fitzpatrick connects with a couple of short punches. Blasterbeast looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Fitzpatrick landing with the ground and pound. Fitzpatrick throwing strikes from guard but Blasterbeast blocks nicely. Fitzpatrick is in close to Blasterbeast's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3# Fitzpatrick wants to control from the top but Blasterbeast keeps moving. #SUB2# Blasterbeast looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fitzpatrick trying to control but Blasterbeast is working from the bottom. Blasterbeast striking off his back but it's not causing Fitzpatrick any problems. Fitzpatrick working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Fitzpatrick trying to control but Blasterbeast is working from the bottom. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fitzpatrick's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Fitzpatrick throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Fitzpatrick with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Fitzpatrick distracts Blasterbeast with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fitzpatrick's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Blasterbeast has momentary wrist control but Fitzpatrick slips an elbow through the middle. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fitzpatrick's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4# Blasterbeast 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. Fitzpatrick stands up over Blasterbeast, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Fitzpatrick could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Blasterbeast looks winded! Blasterbeast is trying to keep Fitzpatrick in close.
Blasterbeast wants to sweep but no luck. Fitzpatrick not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Fitzpatrick trying to control but Blasterbeast is working from the bottom. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Blasterbeast trying to keep a closed guard but Fitzpatrick is proving a slippery customer.
Fitzpatrick passes into half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Fitzpatrick dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Blasterbeast blocks a head kick by Fitzpatrick.
#TD2# Blasterbeast scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Fitzpatrick bucks up and tries to throw Blasterbeast off but instead Blasterbeast has got his back! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fitzpatrick tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Blasterbeast punishing his opponent with strikes. Blasterbeast throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#SUB2# Blasterbeast jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Fitzpatrick is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Fitzpatrick and Blasterbeast has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Fitzpatrick tries to strike but it doesn't land. #T1# Blasterbeast working away. Fitzpatrick wants to get back to his feet but Blasterbeast drags him back down.#SU2# Blasterbeast decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL2# Blasterbeast closes the distance and clinches.#TD2# Blasterbeast ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Blasterbeast no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Blasterbeast can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fitzpatrick controls the pace.#SUB2# Blasterbeast is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fitzpatrick defends well. Blasterbeast is breathing heavily. Fitzpatrick stays in close to Blasterbeast's body and controls the position. #T2# Fitzpatrick trying to control but Blasterbeast is working from the bottom. Martin Fitzpatrick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Fitzpatrick controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Fitzpatrick is looking to work some ground and pound but Blasterbeast has wrist control. Blasterbeast is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Fitzpatrick landing with the ground and pound. Blasterbeast keeping moving, preventing Fitzpatrick from controlling successfully. Fitzpatrick working some strikes from top position.#T3# Blasterbeast controlling the position. Blasterbeast is trying to keep Fitzpatrick in close.
Fitzpatrick slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Fitzpatrick stopping the sweep attempt from Blasterbeast. Fitzpatrick working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Fitzpatrick trying to control but Blasterbeast is working from the bottom. Fitzpatrick connects with a couple of short punches. Fitzpatrick trying to control the position from guard on top but Blasterbeast is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Fitzpatrick distracts Blasterbeast with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Fitzpatrick landing with the ground and pound. Fitzpatrick lands a couple of elbows.#T4# Fitzpatrick loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Fitzpatrick controlling from the top position. Fitzpatrick wants to control from the top but Blasterbeast keeps moving. Fitzpatrick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blasterbeast can do to turn this around? Fitzpatrick makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Blasterbeast keeping moving, preventing Fitzpatrick from controlling successfully. Fitzpatrick working some strikes from top position. Fitzpatrick works over Blasterbeast with some ground and pound from guard. Fitzpatrick throwing strikes from guard but Blasterbeast blocks nicely. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Blasterbeast is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fitzpatrick defends well. Blasterbeast wants to sweep here but Fitzpatrick controlling him for the moment. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Martin Fitzpatrick will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3##TD2# Blasterbeast 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. Blasterbeast prevents Fitzpatrick from getting back to his feet. Fitzpatrick controls Blasterbeast momentarily but Blasterbeast frees himself. Blasterbeast with a flurry of punches that miss. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Blasterbeast trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fitzpatrick's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Fitzpatrick utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1# Fitzpatrick throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2# Blasterbeast shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Blasterbeast was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Fitzpatrick is looking to reverse the position. Fitzpatrick tries to strike but it doesn't land. Fitzpatrick is looking to regain half guard here but Blasterbeast keeps moving and retains side control. Fitzpatrick throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land. Fitzpatrick has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2# Fitzpatrick is trying to get back to half guard. You can see the frustration on Fitzpatrick's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Fitzpatrick manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Blasterbeast is looking to improve his position.
Blasterbeast wants to control but Fitzpatrick is keeping busy.
Blasterbeast takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Blasterbeast is staying active underneath Fitzpatrick, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Still in half guard, Fitzpatrick seems content to control. Blasterbeast avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fitzpatrick. #T3# Fitzpatrick throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Fitzpatrick prevents Blasterbeast from improving his position. Blasterbeast is trying to stand up here but Fitzpatrick is controlling him well. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fitzpatrick connects with a nice short shot to Blasterbeast's temple. Fitzpatrick lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Fitzpatrick slips a nice elbow through Blasterbeast's hands, connecting with Blasterbeast's forehead. Fitzpatrick takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Fitzpatrick seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Fitzpatrick working the head and body with strikes. Fitzpatrick prevents Blasterbeast from standing back up.
Fitzpatrick is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Nice strikes from Fitzpatrick there. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fitzpatrick connects with a nice short shot to Blasterbeast's temple. Fitzpatrick looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4# Blasterbeast tries to roll over but Fitzpatrick keeps him under control. Fitzpatrick keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Fitzpatrick seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Fitzpatrick takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Fitzpatrick wants to take a breather but Blasterbeast is having none of it. Fitzpatrick working the head and body with strikes. Fitzpatrick looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fitzpatrick in particular looking to stall. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Fitzpatrick is trying to control. Blasterbeast wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Michele Blasterbeast has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Martin Fitzpatrick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Fitzpatrick is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Fitzpatrick drops an elbow to the side of Blasterbeast's head.
And that's the end of the fight! Martin Fitzpatrick showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fitzpatrick, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Fitzpatrick!
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Date: Nov 11, 2016 |
#R1# MIles tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stokes is able to avoid easily. Stokes is looking to counter the offense by MIles and move into the clinch. MIles finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#TD2# Stokes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. MIles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Stokes keeping moving, preventing MIles from controlling successfully. MIles throws an elbow that misses. Stokes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in MIles's guard. Nice move by Stokes!#REVR# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stokes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Stokes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as MIles works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Stokes is fighting to break MIles's control of his arms but MIles is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1# MIles has a closed guard, preventing Stokes from standing up. MIles 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. MIles is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. MIles lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Stokes wants to stand up but MIles is controlling him. MIles lands a couple of elbows. MIles told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. MIles sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2# MIles drops back looking for a leg! Stokes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stokes manages to kick MIles off! MIles jumps back into Stokes's guard. #SU2# MIles gets to his feet - Stokes follows without any prompting. #TD2# MIles looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stokes! Stokes is not content to let MIles control the position. #SUB2# MIles thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2# MIles is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stokes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3# MIles just content to control the position. MIles has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB2# MIles with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB2# MIles with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
MIles fails to move to back control. #T4##SUB2# MIles wants to finish this one by submission but Stokes is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from MIles. #SUB2# MIles is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Stokes is surviving well by controlling MIles's body position as best he can. MIles lands a big elbow. #SUB2# MIles has hold of Stokes's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Stokes manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
MIles wants to control the pace but Stokes is squirming around nicely. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Stokes tries to get back to half guard but can't. Stokes is squirming around, avoiding MIles's attempts to control the action. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike MIles dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# MIles shoots and misses and Stokes counters with a thumping low kick. Stokes stuffs the takedown attempt from MIles. MIles gets slowly back to his feet. Stokes attempts a counter takedown but MIles avoids it well and moves away.#TD2# MIles manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stokes on his heels. He'll look to pass Stokes's guard now, I'm sure. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2# MIles stands up from guard. Let's bang! MIles has been the more effective fighter overall so far. MIles shoots for a double leg takedown but Stokes sprawls well. He's pushed MIles's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Bobbie Stokes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike MIles. Stokes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from MIles. Stokes appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1# Stokes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. MIles tries to clinch up. Stokes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD2# MIles closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stokes's guard. MIles tries to free his leg and advance position but Stokes is retaining full guard. Stokes is trying to control the position but MIles postures up. MIles with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. MIles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. MIles trying to control but Stokes is working from the bottom. Stokes wants to get back to his feet but MIles is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2# MIles drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stokes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now MIles has Stokes in his guard.#REVR##T2# Stokes throws an elbow that misses. MIles uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stokes's guard. Nice move by MIles!#REVB# MIles scoring with some ground and pound. MIles works a leg free and moves into half guard. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2# MIles seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Stokes is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mike MIles!
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Date: Nov 03, 2016 |
#R1# Cherry fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Thai unleashes a big counter combination but Cherry bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Thai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Cherry throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cherry blocks a head kick by Thai.
Cherry attempts a counter takedown but Thai avoids it well and moves away. Thai throws a head kick but Cherry moves out of range.
Cherry throws a big counter combination but Thai scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Cherry blocks a head kick by Thai.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thai. Cherry half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. A head kick misses from Thai. A head kick misses from Thai. Thai looks winded! A head kick misses from Thai. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cherry avoids the head kick by Thai.
Cherry throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thai's waist but Thai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cherry off to one side. Thai throws a head kick that misses and Cherry counters with a one-two to the body. Cherry misses with a wild combination.
#T1# Cherry misses with a takedown attempt - Thai sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clement Cherry. That's going to take a lot out of him. Thai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Cherry keeps the fight on the outside. Thai throws a sloppy head kick and Cherry moves out of range easily. Thai throws a head kick that misses. Cherry fails to land the takedown. Despite the aggression on Thai's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Thai misses with a head kick.
Thai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. A head kick misses from Thai. Cherry appears to be looking for a big counter. Cherry will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Horrible takedown attempt by Cherry or perhaps it was just good defense by Thai, which made it look bad. #T2# Cherry takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Cherry shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thai defends it nicely. Thai misses with a kick to the body.
Cherry half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Thai tries to land a front kick but Cherry steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Thai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Thai throws a lazy body kick and Cherry counters with a left and a right that stings Thai. Cherry avoids the head kick by Thai.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Thai throws a lazy head kick and Cherry counters with a series of strikes. Thai will be more careful next time no doubt. #T3# Cherry goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Cherry shoots in and drives through. Thai sprawls well. Thai throws a head kick that misses. Cherry tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thai sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cherry somewhat. Thai throws a sloppy head kick and Cherry moves out of range easily. Cherry tries to counter with a takedown but Thai is quick to defend against it. A head kick misses from Thai. Cherry feinted with a counter takedown. Horrible takedown attempt by Cherry or perhaps it was just good defense by Thai, which made it look bad. Thai throws a combination that misses #CL# and Cherry counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cherry. Cherry really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Thai throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T4# Cherry tries to circle away but Thai has him pinned against the cage. Cherry on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thai misses with a hook from the clinch. Cherry wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cherry wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thai has him pressed against the cage. Cherry lands a hook to the side of the head. Thai misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cherry's brow. Thai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cherry takes an elbow to the temple. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cherry's brow. #BC# Cherry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thai Thai dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Thai throws the kick towards the body but Cherry avoids it. Thai throws a push kick but Cherry slaps the foot to one side. Cherry shoots in but no luck this time. Cherry tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thai swivels and escapes. Thai wants to counter the offense by Cherry and move into the clinch position. Nice takedown defense from Thai. No joy for Cherry on that attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clement Cherry. That's going to take a lot out of him. Cherry blocks a head kick by Thai.
Cherry dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thai. That did some damage! Cherry dodges the punch combination from Thai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thai throws a lazy head kick and Cherry counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Thai throws a head kick that half lands.
Thai is breathing heavily. Cherry avoids the head kick by Thai.
Cherry shoots in looking for a takedown. Thai tries to sprawl out of it but Cherry keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1# Cherry shoots for a takedown but Thai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Thai throws a head kick that misses. Cherry takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cherry shoots in but Thai avoids the takedown attempt easily. Thai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Thai throws a head kick that misses and Cherry counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Thai is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cherry. Cherry looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Cherry avoids the head kick by Thai.
#T2# Thai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cherry manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Cherry tries to counter with a takedown but Thai is quick to defend against it. Clement Cherry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Thai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Cherry scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Thai misses with a lunging right hand
and Cherry counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Thai Thai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A head kick misses from Thai. Thai dodges the punch combination from Cherry.
Thai throws a nice looking combination but Cherry bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Cherry drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thai sprawls and moves away. Cherry avoids the head kick by Thai.
Cherry drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thai sprawls and moves away. Thai throws a sloppy head kick #CL# and Cherry counters by clinching up. Thai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cherry has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thai stalling in the clinch.
#T3# Cherry has had enough of the clinch but Thai keeps him there for the moment. Thai looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC# Cherry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Thai missing with a left hand there. Cherry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Thai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thai throws a sloppy head kick and Cherry moves out of range easily. #CL# Cherry rushes Thai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Cherry wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Thai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cherry.
#BC# Cherry breaks from the clinch.
Thai Thai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Thai slaps away a takedown attempt from Cherry, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4# Thai throws a nice looking combination but Cherry bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Thai throws a head kick but Cherry moves out of range.
Thai tries to land a front kick but Cherry steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Danga de danga de dang - Cherry scores with a four punch combination! A head kick by Thai misses and Cherry counters with a left and a right that stings Thai. #TD# Cherry looking to score a takedown here. Thai is defending well but Cherry drives through and ends up in Thai's guard. Thai is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Cherry dives into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#REVB# Thai tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Clement Cherry will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Cherry blocks a head kick by Thai.
As Thai looks to move away, Cherry throws a big counter combo but Thai just gets out of the way. Thai throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Cherry counters with a two punch combo. Thai tries to land a body kick and Cherry counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Thai stuffs the takedown. Thai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cherry staying out of range there. Cherry seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Cherry closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thai circles away. Thai gets off balance looking for a body kick letting Cherry counter with a right hand. Thai throws a head kick but Cherry moves out of range.
Cherry changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Thai slaps away a takedown attempt from Cherry, before circling back to the center of the mat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clement Cherry. That's going to take a lot out of him. Cherry shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thai as he avoids it easily. Cherry blocks a head kick by Thai.
#T1##CL# Cherry takes the fight into the clinch. Cherry dodges an elbow strike from Thai.
Cherry is trying to break the clinch but Thai is controlling him. Thai lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT2# It looks like Clement Cherry has been cut. Cherry dodges an elbow strike from Thai.
Thai has Cherry pressed against the cage, preventing Cherry from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Cherry tries to break the clinch but Thai is controlling the position. Cherry can't break the clinch.
Thai looking to throw knees to the head but Cherry is blocking nicely.
Thai misses with an elbow over the top.#T2# Thai misses with an elbow over the top. Cherry lands a nice uppercut. Cherry is trying to break free. Cherry blocks the elbow strike.
Cherry blocks an elbow strike.#BC# Cherry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cherry blocks a head kick by Thai.
Cherry avoids the head kick by Thai.
As Thai looks to move away, Cherry throws a big counter combo but Thai just gets out of the way.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC# Cherry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Thai stuffs the takedown. Thai Thai seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3# Cherry avoids the head kick by Thai.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cherry darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Cherry avoids the head kick by Thai.
Thai throws a sloppy head kick and Cherry moves out of range easily. Thai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Cherry shoots in and drives through. Thai sprawls well. A head kick misses from Thai. Cherry shoots in but no luck this time. Thai misses with the body kick and Cherry counters with a two punch combo. Thai misses with the combination.
#T4# Thai misses with a head kick.
Cherry throws a leg kick which misses Thai's front leg but catches the back leg as Thai tries to avoid it. Thai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A head kick misses from Thai. Cherry feinted with a counter takedown. Thai throws a wild body kick that Cherry sees coming a mile off. Cherry fails with a takedown attempt from distance. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Cherry blocks a head kick by Thai.
Cherry avoids the head kick by Thai.
Cherry seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Cherry moves out of range of the body kick. Thai throws a sloppy head kick #TD# and Cherry counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thai won't be happy with that. Thai tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Thai Thai. I think Thai 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29 Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29 Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thai Thai!
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Event:
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Date: Oct 31, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Vandari looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Vandari chips away with some ground and pound. Vandari wants to pass the guard but Cherry is keeping the position.#SUB# Vandari is sitting in close to Cherry's body. Cherry has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Vandari is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Vandari is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Cherry.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Clement Cherry!
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Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1# No luck for Williams with that takedown attempt. Cherry appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD2# Williams drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES# Cherry scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#CL2# Williams moves into the clinch successfully.
Williams tries to pull guard but Cherry won't allow it.
Cherry wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2# Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Cherry moves into the clinch.#T1# Williams is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cherry is trying to break the clinch but Williams is controlling him. Cherry is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2# Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Williams takes a swing at Cherry's ribcage but misses. Williams has his takedown stuffed and Cherry counters with a left and a right that stings Williams. Clement Cherry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Williams. Williams fails with a takedown attempt. Cherry tries to counter by clinching up but Williams breaks away and moves out of range.#T2# Williams changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cherry tries to avoid it but Williams manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cherry to the ground. Cherry escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Williams tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cherry swivels and escapes. Williams shoots in looking for a takedown but Cherry manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Williams's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Cherry drops down looking for a counter takedown but Williams sprawls and moves away. Williams throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#TD# Cherry fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Williams sprawls well initially but Cherry persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Williams looks winded! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Williams has a hand on Cherry's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Cherry takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Williams tries to lock up and control but Cherry gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Poor strikes thrown by Cherry there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The referee warns Williams that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T3# Williams regains half guard. Williams tries to get to full guard but Cherry has control of the leg. Williams is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cherry scores with a couple of nice shots. Cherry with the ground and pound but Williams uses the opportunity to regain guard. Cherry distracts Williams with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2# Williams working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cherry has passed into half guard!
#T4# Williams tries to roll over but Cherry keeps him under control. Cherry is thwarting Williams's attempts to control the position. Cherry lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Nice strikes from Cherry there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clement Cherry dominated that round. That's time! Cherry's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Williams looks for a takedown but Cherry sprawls well. Williams shoots in for a double leg but Cherry sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Cherry appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Williams tries to clinch up. Cherry doesn't succeed with the takedown and Williams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Cherry on the wrong end of a nice jab. Cherry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Williams throws a nice inside leg kick. Cherry moves out of range as Williams throws a body kick.
Williams lands a high kick!
#ROC2# Cherry is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Clement Cherry has been cut. Williams fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Cherry to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Cherry looks to clinch but Williams throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Cherry taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mike Williams!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Cherry gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cooper to score an easy takedown into full guard. Cherry wants to stand and escape but Cooper is having none of it. #SUB# Cherry has his foot on Cooper's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cooper works his way back into a safe position though. Cooper looking to pass the guard. Cooper advances to half guard. Cooper looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cherry with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Cooper has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Cherry defend it? Cooper steps over the head and cranks it - Cherry is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Cooper!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Cooper!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 10, 2016 |
#R1##TD# Fitzpatrick shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fitzpatrick's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Archibald wants to sweep here but Fitzpatrick controlling him for the moment. Archibald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fitzpatrick accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Fitzpatrick might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Archibald doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Fitzpatrick postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Fitzpatrick is working Archibald over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Archibald can do anything to dispel that myth. Fitzpatrick working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Fitzpatrick throwing strikes from guard but Archibald blocks nicely. Fitzpatrick sitting in guard, not really doing much. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fitzpatrick connects with a couple of short punches. Fitzpatrick with a nice head shot there. Fitzpatrick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archibald swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1# Fitzpatrick cracks Archibald with a solid left hand. Fitzpatrick content to stall in guard here. Fitzpatrick is looking to work some ground and pound but Archibald has wrist control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Fitzpatrick scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Fitzpatrick lands a couple of digs. Fitzpatrick lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fitzpatrick accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Fitzpatrick showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Fitzpatrick 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. Fitzpatrick passes easily into side control. Nice work. The ground and pound from Fitzpatrick seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T2# Fitzpatrick scores with a couple of short elbows. Archibald really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fitzpatrick. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Archibald is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Fitzpatrick controlling the position from side mount. Fitzpatrick creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Archibald sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Fitzpatrick lands some shots froms side control. Archibald tries to improve position but can't. Fitzpatrick working the ground and pound. Fitzpatrick throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Archibald tries to get back to half guard but can't. An elbow from Fitzpatrick crashes against the mat.
Fitzpatrick landing a few strikes. Fitzpatrick scoring with punches and elbows. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Fitzpatrick working away.#T3# Fitzpatrick landing strikes. Fitzpatrick is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Archibald will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Archibald is trying to control Fitzpatrick's posture but Fitzpatrick avoids it. Fitzpatrick looks up at the clock and then as Archibald takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Fitzpatrick smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
You can see the frustration on Archibald's face as Fitzpatrick controls the position. Fitzpatrick scoring with punches and elbows. Archibald defending against the ground and pound. #SUB# Fitzpatrick looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Archibald takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Fitzpatrick working the ground and pound. Archibald takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T4# Fitzpatrick in side control lands a decent elbow. Fitzpatrick works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Fitzpatrick scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Archibald to see if he's OK. Fitzpatrick tries to score with some ground and pound. Archibald controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Archibald parries the strikes from Fitzpatrick easily there. Fitzpatrick is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Archibald to escape.
Fitzpatrick lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Archibald down.
Archibald taking a bit of punishment here - Fitzpatrick scoring with strikes. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Archibald is not content to let Fitzpatrick control the position. Archibald takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Fitzpatrick scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Archibald to see if he's OK. Archibald takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Fitzpatrick landing a few strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Fitzpatrick dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Fitzpatrick fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2# Archibald shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES# Fitzpatrick kicks off Archibald and gets to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Archibald closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fitzpatrick to the mat! Fitzpatrick manages to get full guard. Fitzpatrick throws a couple of heel strikes.
#T1# Archibald throws a big right hand that misses. Fitzpatrick lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Fitzpatrick stands and throws Archibald's legs to the side, diving into side control. Fitzpatrick in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Martin Fitzpatrick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. The strikes coming from Fitzpatrick are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Fitzpatrick just content to control the position. Archibald tries to buck Fitzpatrick off but Fitzpatrick is having none of it. Archibald takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Fitzpatrick connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Archibald some visible discomfort.
A lull in the action here. Fitzpatrick lands a few punches from side control.#T2# Archibald is not content to let Fitzpatrick control the position. Fitzpatrick lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Archibald is trying to control Fitzpatrick's posture but Fitzpatrick avoids it. Fitzpatrick lands a decent elbow from side control. Archibald is looking for a sweep. Fitzpatrick in side control lands a decent elbow. Fitzpatrick could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Fitzpatrick creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Fitzpatrick in side control lands a decent elbow. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Fitzpatrick working the body and head with strikes. Fitzpatrick working the ground and pound but Archibald is defending the strikes. #T3# Fitzpatrick is looking to take a break and control but Archibald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Fitzpatrick scores with a couple of short elbows. Fitzpatrick scores with punches from side control. Fitzpatrick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Archibald can do to turn this around? Fitzpatrick works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Fitzpatrick working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sloppy strikes there by Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick lands an elbow. Fitzpatrick works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Archibald taking a bit of punishment here - Fitzpatrick scoring with strikes. Fitzpatrick in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Fitzpatrick working the head with strikes. Archibald is trying to get back to half guard. Archibald is breathing heavily. A lull in the action here as Fitzpatrick stalls from top position.#T4# Fitzpatrick lands some shots froms side control. Fitzpatrick working the ground and pound. Fitzpatrick is working Archibald over with some ground and pound from side control. Archibald taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow. #SUB# Fitzpatrick looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. This has been an exciting period of action! A lull in the action here. Fitzpatrick looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Archibald is avoiding damage well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Fitzpatrick dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3##TD2# Archibald scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Archibald avoids the strikes from the bottom by Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick misses with a strike from the bottom. Archibald working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fitzpatrick regains half guard.#ES# Fitzpatrick manages to escape and get back to his feet! Fitzpatrick lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD2# Archibald shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#ES# The fighters are working up against the cage. Fitzpatrick manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T1# Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Archibald.#BC2# Archibald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2# Archibald manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fitzpatrick on his heels. He'll look to pass Fitzpatrick's guard now, I'm sure. Archibald takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Archibald landing with the ground and pound. Fitzpatrick thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Archibald throws a strike but Fitzpatrick rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Archibald preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Fitzpatrick keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Archibald's head.#T2# Fitzpatrick slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Fitzpatrick working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fitzpatrick working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Archibald takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Archibald being controlled for a moment. Fitzpatrick trying to control the position but Archibald is working away. Fitzpatrick passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Archibald! Fitzpatrick cracks Archibald with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Fitzpatrick looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3# Fitzpatrick with the ground and pound from mount. Fitzpatrick looking to finish Archibald with some ground and pound. This is bad for Archibald! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fitzpatrick is in the full mount, landing strikes. Fitzpatrick trying to control but Archibald is having none of it. Fitzpatrick lands a big shot there that rocks Archibald but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Fitzpatrick is in the full mount, landing strikes. BOOM! Fitzpatrick connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#SUB# Archibald defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick breaks from Archibald's wrist control and lands an elbow. Fitzpatrick pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T4# Archibald is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Fitzpatrick lands a couple of good shots and Archibald has given up his back, trying to escape the position! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Fitzpatrick is looking to finish with some ground and pound! Archibald is in bad spot here.
Fitzpatrick is looking to finish with some ground and pound! Fitzpatrick lands a shot to the body. Fitzpatrick lands with a hammerfist to the side of Archibald's head. Fitzpatrick lands with a hammerfist to the side of Archibald's head. Fitzpatrick has Archibald flattened out and is raining down punches. Fitzpatrick is working the ground and pound. Can Archibald escape? Fitzpatrick has Archibald flattened out and is raining down punches. Archibald is taking damage to the body and head. Fitzpatrick gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. Fred Archibald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Martin Fitzpatrick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Can Archibald hold on?! Fitzpatrick is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
And that's the end of the fight! Martin Fitzpatrick showed his dominance in that final round. Well Fitzpatrick 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Fitzpatrick!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 09, 2016 |
#R1# We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight. Stokes fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Lakhel changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Stokes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lakhel is fending him off so far but Stokes persists. Nope, Lakhel circles away and we're back to standing. Lakhel is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Stokes tries a head kick but it misses.
Stokes throws a series of punches but Lakhel avoids them all with ease. Lakhel with the counter takedown but Stokes avoids it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stokes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lakhel swivels and escapes. Stokes sets himself, and Lakhel steps forward looking for the clinch! Stokes avoids it this time. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobbie Stokes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1##BC2# Lakhel breaks from the clinch.
Stokes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Stokes misses with a double jab
and Lakhel counters with a left and a right that stings Stokes. Stokes cracks the inside of Lakhel's front leg. #T2# Stokes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Lakhel tries to counter by closing the distance. Stokes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Lakhel wants to counter with a clinch but Stokes pushes him away. Stokes shoots for a double leg takedown but Lakhel sprawls well. He's pushed Stokes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Lakhel tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Stokes fails with a takedown attempt.#T3# Stokes shoots in but Lakhel avoids the takedown attempt easily. Lakhel throws a counter combo.#CL# Stokes has Lakhel up against the cage in a clinch.
#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#BC2# Lakhel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stokes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stokes tries a head kick but it misses.
Lakhel tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Mohamed Lakhel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Stokes thows a leg kick but Lakhel checks it #CL2# and Lakhel moves into the clinch. Stokes is trying to pull guard but Lakhel has him pressed against the cage. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Stokes wants to stall.
Lakhel being controlled against the cage. Stokes lands a nice uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mohamed Lakhel will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Lakhel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stokes throws out the jab. Lakhel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lakhel wants it to stay on the feet. Stokes misses with a two punch combination.
Stokes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lakhel's waist but Lakhel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stokes off to one side. As Stokes backs off Lakhel throws a huge counter combo but Stokes manages to avoid it all. Bobbie Stokes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Stokes has closed the distance and engaged Lakhel in a clinch.
#BC2# Lakhel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1# Stokes shoots in but no luck this time. Lakhel changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobbie Stokes. That's going to take a lot out of him. Stokes shoots in looking for a takedown but Lakhel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stokes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Lakhel unleashes a big counter combination but Stokes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. A low kick from Stokes is predictable there and Lakhel counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Stokes misses with a double jab.
Lakhel steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Stokes. Lakhel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stokes.#T2# Lakhel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stokes shoots in and drives through. Lakhel sprawls well. Lakhel feints the counter takedown. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. A head kick misses from Stokes. Stokes fails to land with a series of punches.
Mohamed Lakhel seems to be getting the better of the standup. Stokes swinging wildly here.
Stokes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3# Stokes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lakhel sprawls well. Lakhel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stokes gets slowly back to his feet. Lakhel lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Stokes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lakhel circles away.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Stokes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2# and Lakhel counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lakhel. Lakhel content to stall in guard here. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Lakhel is pushing down on Stokes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stokes is fighting to maintain full guard but Lakhel has managed to sneak the leg through. Stokes trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohamed Lakhel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Stokes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Stokes tries a head kick but it misses.
Stokes shoots in for a takedown but Lakhel shows good takedown defense. Lakhel avoids the body shot from Stokes.
Stokes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lakhel avoids the head kick by Stokes.
Despite the aggression on Lakhel's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1# Stokes shoots and misses and Lakhel counters with a one-two to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Lakhel leaves Stokes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobbie Stokes. That's going to take a lot out of him. Stokes doesn't succeed with the takedown and Lakhel counters with a one-two to the body. #T2# Stokes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Lakhel counters with a series of strikes. Stokes will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC2# Stokes is rocked! Stokes misses with a body punch
and Lakhel counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Stokes to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Lakhel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mohamed Lakhel!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1# Cherry throws a right and a left that both miss. Ziad with a lazy takedown attempt and Cherry counters with a stiff right hand. Ziad fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Cherry throws a big counter combination but Ziad scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Ziad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cherry paws at him with a jab and circles away. Ziad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cherry was well out of range. Poor timing from Ziad. Ziad fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Clement Cherry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Ziad. Ziad looks winded! Ziad lands with a nice combination. Cherry backs away looking to recover. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ziad has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Cherry lands a head kick!
Ziad shoots in but no luck this time. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ziad dives in and grabs Cherry's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cherry pushes down on Ziad's head and hops out.#T1# Sloppy strikes from Cherry. Those never looked like landing. Ziad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cherry.
Ziad slips a jab and a cross from Cherry.
Cherry lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ziad circles away quickly and effectively. Ziad appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Cherry connects with a leg kick. Ziad looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Cherry swinging wildly here.
Sloppy strikes from Ziad. Those never looked like landing. Cherry scoring well with a low kick there.
#T2##TD# Cherry looking to score a takedown here. Ziad is defending well but Cherry drives through and ends up in Ziad's guard. Cherry throws a big right hand that misses. Cherry working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ziad's head. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cherry's corner. There ya go! There ya go! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cherry connects with a couple of short punches. Ziad utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Cherry postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Ziad wants to sweep here but Cherry controlling him for the moment. #T3# Cherry is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Ziad is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Cozad Amsterdam inform us that Ziad has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? Cherry will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Cherry missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Cherry really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Cherry trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Ziad is trying to control the position but Cherry postures up. Cherry missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cherry postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Cherry makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Ziad preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Ziad has momentary wrist control but Cherry slips an elbow through the middle. Cherry missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cherry accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Cherry throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ziad's waist but Ziad gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cherry off to one side. Ziad slaps away a takedown attempt from Cherry, before circling back to the center of the mat. Ziad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cherry moves out of range and avoids them all easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clement Cherry dominated that round. That's time! Cherry's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2##TD# Cherry closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ziad quickly recovers to half guard. Ziad looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SU# Cherry postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Ziad to stand up. Cherry shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ziad defends it nicely. Ziad is breathing heavily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cherry darts in looking for a takedown but Ziad gets double underhooks and turns Cherry into the cage. Cherry shoots in but no luck this time. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clement Cherry. That's going to take a lot out of him. Cherry dives in and grabs Ziad's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ziad pushes down on Cherry's head and hops out.#T1# Cherry gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Ziad counters with a series of strikes. Cherry will be more careful next time no doubt. Ziad tries to clinch there but Cherry circles away.
Ziad shoots and misses and Cherry counters with a one-two to the body. #TD# Cherry looking to score a takedown here. Ziad is defending well but Cherry drives through and ends up in Ziad's guard. Cherry stops Ziad from standing up. Cherry content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Cherry connects with a couple of short punches.#T2# Ziad working a defensive guard but Cherry manages to pass into side control anyway.
Ziad is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Cherry lands an elbow. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB# Cherry thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Ziad is looking to reverse the position.#T3# Cherry lands an elbow. Cherry lands a decent elbow from side control. Cherry cracks Ziad with an elbow. That is naaassty. Cherry landing strikes. Ziad is trying to work for a sweep but Cherry has mounted him! Ziad has given up his back. Will we see Cherry going for some submissions?
Cherry connects with a big shot to the side of Ziad's head.
#T4# Ziad wants to control his opponent's hands but Cherry gets his hands free. The referee is taking a good look at Ziad as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Cherry!
Ziad wants to escape the position.
Ziad is taking damage to the body and head. Ziad wants to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Cherry is working the ground and pound. Can Ziad escape? Cherry is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Ziad. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clement Cherry dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Cherry will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Ziad lands a nice looking body shot.
Cherry connects with a jab. Cherry stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cherry wants it to stay on the feet.#TD# Cherry shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ziad napping and manages to drive through into side control! Ziad wants to get back to his feet but Cherry is dominant here and he's now got Ziad's back! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cherry has Ziad flattened out and is raining down punches. Ziad covers up after that shot from Cherry.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cherry scores with punches to the body. Ziad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Cherry lands strikes to the head. Cherry 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. Cherry landing with strikes. Clement Cherry overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Ziad covers up after that shot from Cherry.
Ziad looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. Cherry lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Ziad.
Cherry lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. #T2# Cherry is landing with strikes from the back. Ziad looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. Cherry lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Cherry scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Ziad is looking for a way out. Cherry is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Ziad. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.#T3# Cherry lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Ziad hold on?!
#SUB# Ziad is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Cherry gets his way!
Cherry scores with strikes from the back.
Cherry cracks Ziad with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Ziad from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
#T4# Can Ziad hold on?! Cherry is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Cherry scores with strikes from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cherry lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Ziad tries to escape but Cherry has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Cherry gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. Cherry scores with punches from the back.
Cherry is working the ground and pound. Can Ziad escape?
And that's the end of the fight! Clement Cherry showed his dominance in that final round. Well Cherry 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27 Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27 Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clement Cherry!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Swaleh has closed the distance and engaged Fitzpatrick in a clinch.
Swaleh looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Swaleh swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD# Fitzpatrick pulls guard effortlessly. Fitzpatrick throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Swaleh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Fitzpatrick could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Fitzpatrick throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Fitzpatrick wants to get back to his feet but Swaleh is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Swaleh with a flurry of punches that miss. Fitzpatrick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Swaleh must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Fitzpatrick looking to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fitzpatrick has Swaleh pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD# Fitzpatrick closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Swaleh did well to prevent Fitzpatrick getting side control. Fitzpatrick sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Swaleh defending well though. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Swaleh blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fitzpatrick. #T1# Fitzpatrick is trying to control the action in half guard but Swaleh is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Swaleh has hold of Fitzpatrick's hands but Fitzpatrick slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Swaleh keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Swaleh controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Fitzpatrick working Swaleh over with strikes. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fitzpatrick lands a nice short elbow. Fitzpatrick is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Fitzpatrick performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Fitzpatrick trying to mount his opponent but Swaleh defends it. Fitzpatrick lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2# Fitzpatrick lands with a punch from half guard. Fitzpatrick is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Fitzpatrick raining down hammerfists from mount. Fitzpatrick scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Swaleh?
Fitzpatrick with shots to the head and body - Swaleh looks very uncomfortable down there. Fitzpatrick can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Swaleh is looking to escape. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Fitzpatrick with shots to the head and body - Swaleh looks very uncomfortable down there. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Fitzpatrick landing strikes, looking to finish! Swaleh is in a horrible position here. Fitzpatrick smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fitzpatrick working the ground and pound effectively.
#T3# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Fitzpatrick punishing his opponent with strikes. Fitzpatrick lands with some strikes. Swaleh is bucking up trying to escape but Fitzpatrick cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Fitzpatrick with good strikes from the mount here! Swaleh is desperately trying to improve his position but Fitzpatrick has a good base and remains in mount. Fitzpatrick breaks from Swaleh's wrist control and lands an elbow. Fitzpatrick looking to control and managing it successfully. Fitzpatrick lands a nice shot to the head. Fitzpatrick with good strikes from the mount here! Fitzpatrick with shots to the head and body - Swaleh looks very uncomfortable down there. Fitzpatrick dominating with strikes here. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Fitzpatrick with a couple of short strikes.#ROC# Swaleh is rocked!#T4# Fitzpatrick putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Swaleh is still in real trouble! Can Fitzpatrick finish him? Fitzpatrick scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fitzpatrick with a couple of short strikes. Fitzpatrick working away from the top, dropping strikes. Fitzpatrick lands a nice shot to the head. Fitzpatrick wants to control the pace but Swaleh is squirming around nicely. A big strike lands for Fitzpatrick! That's really hurt Swaleh and he's turned his back - Fitzpatrick keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Fitzpatrick jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Fitzpatrick! In defeat, Saif Swaleh stepped up to the mic, saying 'This guy is crazy, he fights like a champ. I tried to knock him down but he wasn't going down, and his face was licking blood but he was still infront of my face. This guy is a champ and he needs a tittle shot!!!! Sorry to all my fans!!!!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 11, 2016 |
#R1# Lofwraids tries for a takedown but Stokes circles away easily#CL# and Stokes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stokes. Stokes unloads a knee to the mid-section.#TD# Stokes pulls Lofwraids into guard.
Stokes wants to sweep here but Lofwraids controlling him for the moment. Lofwraids wants to control from the top but Stokes keeps moving. Lofwraids wants to stand and escape but instead Stokes has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stokes stopping the sweep attempt from Lofwraids.#SU# Stokes stands up from Lofwraids's guard - Stokes perhaps looking for a knockout. #T1# Lofwraids tries to clinch but Stokes moves away #TD# and Stokes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Stokes. Lofwraids is wriggling around but Stokes manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB##SUB# Stokes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lofwraids is just riding it out for now. Stokes eventually gives up the hold. Stokes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Stokes drops an elbow to the side of Lofwraids's head. #T2# Lofwraids is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stokes scores with a couple of nice shots. Stokes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Lofwraids looks winded! The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB# Stokes is trying for a kimura here. Lofwraids looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Stokes wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bobbie Stokes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 11, 2016 |
#R1# We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight. Garafallo just misses with a punch to the body.
Salas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Garafallo as he avoids it easily. Garafallo leaves Salas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Garafallo feints the counter takedown. Horrible takedown attempt by Salas or perhaps it was just good defense by Garafallo, which made it look bad. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shirley Salas. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Salas scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T1##CL2# Garafallo clinches with his opponent.
Salas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Garafallo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#TD2# Garafallo has hold of one of Salas's legs. Salas is fighting the takedown attempt but Garafallo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES# Salas manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. Garafallo takes a knee right on the jaw!
#TD2# Garafallo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Salas is trying to keep an underhook but Garafallo manages to get the takedown into half guard. Salas tries to kick Garafallo off in order to stand up. Garafallo Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Salas is trying to work for a sweep but Garafallo has mounted him! Garafallo working Salas over with strikes here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Salas tries to reverse the position but Garafallo maintains control.#SUB2# Garafallo wants to finish this one by submission but Salas is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Garafallo. Garafallo prevents Salas from getting the reversal. Garafallo lands a nice shot to the head. Garafallo wants to control the pace but Salas is squirming around nicely. Salas is desperately trying to improve his position but Garafallo has a good base and remains in mount. Garafallo loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Salas scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Garafallo land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Garafallo stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jenean Garafallo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 08, 2016 |
#R1# Stokes throws a hook but Believe avoids it easily. Believe misses with a wild combination.
Believe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD# and Stokes counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES2# The fighters are working up against the cage. Believe manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Believe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stokes.
Stokes fails to pull guard.
Stokes can't break the clinch.
Stokes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Believe smiles and moves away.
Believe throws a series of punches but Stokes avoids them all with ease. Stokes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Believe moves away.#T1# Stokes slips a jab and a cross from Believe.
Stokes jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Some wild striking there from Believe.
Believe throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL# and Stokes moves into the clinch. Stokes tries to pull guard but Believe won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobbie Stokes. That's going to take a lot out of him. Stokes has Believe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Believe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Stokes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Believe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Stokes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Stokes jumps guard but Believe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Stokes has Believe pressed against the cage, preventing Believe from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Stokes tries to pull guard but Believe won't allow it.
#T2##TD2# Believe pulls guard effortlessly. Stokes slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Believe. Believe looks like he's trying to stand up.
#ES2# Believe has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Stokes is on him like a limpet, forcing Believe back against the cage. Stokes'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. Stokes has Believe pressed against the cage, preventing Believe from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Stokes misses with some punches.
Believe tries to break the clinch but Stokes is controlling the position. Stokes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2# Believe jumps guard.
#T3# Believe trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #ES2# Believe pushes Stokes off and gets back to his feet.
Believe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Believe thuds his right hand into Stokes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD# Stokes shoots in and bounces Believe off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2# Believe working for submissions but it's allowed Stokes to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4# Believe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stokes is working away from the top position though. Believe misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2# Believe makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Believe throws a right hand that Stokes ducks under and follows up with a left that Stokes also avoids with ease. Believe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Believe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stokes circles away quickly and effectively. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Believe dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Believe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stokes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Believe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Stokes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. A low kick from Believe is predictable there #CL# and Stokes counters by clinching up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Believe is trying to push Stokes away but Stokes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Stokes takes a shot to the head. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Stokes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Believe to keep the fight standing. Stokes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T1# A frustrated look appears on Believe's face as he tries to break the clinch. Stokes has Believe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Believe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Stokes tries to pull guard but Believe won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobbie Stokes. That's going to take a lot out of him. Stokes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stokes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Believe blocks it with crossed arms. Believe is trying to break the clinch but Stokes is controlling him. Stokes stalling.
Believe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Stokes is trying to pull guard but Believe has him pressed against the cage. Believe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stokess head. A short right from Believe. Stokes prevents Believe from breaking the clinch. Believe is trying to force a seperation but Stokes has the dominant position. Stokes displaying some good clinch control by pressing Believe up against the cage. Stokes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Believe to keep the fight standing. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2# Believe is looking to break free of the clinch but Stokes has double underhooks. Believe wants to break free but Stokes has control.
Believe has had enough of the clinch but Stokes keeps him there for the moment. Believe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD# Stokes manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB# Believe stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Stokes throws up his legs and catches Believe in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Believe tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Stokes! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bobbie Stokes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 26, 2016 |
#R1# Caballero fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stokes checks it well. Stokes keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2# Caballero moves into the clinch successfully.
Caballero is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2# Caballero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2# Caballero shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES# Stokes kicks off Caballero and gets to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stokes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Caballero fails with the takedown. Stokes tries to counter by clinching up but Caballero breaks away and moves out of range. No joy there for Caballero, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Stokes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1# Caballero swinging wildly here.
#TD2# Caballero shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stokes manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SU2# Stokes is working an open guard so Caballero takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Caballero tries a head kick but it misses.
Stokes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Caballero closes the distance and clinches up with Stokes, looking for a takedown. Caballero pushes Stokes against the cage but Stokes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Bobbie Stokes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Caballero. Caballero looks winded!#T2# Stokes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Caballero. Caballero throws a right and a left that Stokes avoids nicely. Caballero shoots and misses and Stokes counters with a stiff right hand. Caballero scores with a jab to the body. Caballero fails with a takedown attempt. Stokes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Caballero manages to circle out of the way. Stokes scores with a head kick. Caballero tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T3# Caballero digs a good body shot into Stokes's ribs. Stokes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#TD2# Caballero dives in and scores a takedown into Stokes's guard. Stokes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Caballero trying to control but Stokes is working from the bottom. #SU2# Caballero stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T4# Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Caballero, as that shot connected.
A right-left combo lands from Caballero. #ROC2# Stokes is rocked!#CL2# Stokes gets tackled into the cage by Caballero. Caballero maintains the clinch. Oh Stokes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Caballero unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Stokes! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Caballero is unloading with more strikes now! Stokes drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Caballero!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 23, 2016 |
#R1# Salem with a lazy takedown attempt #CL# and Stokes moves into the clinch. Stokes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#TD# Stokes jumps into guard, dragging Salem to the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Salem accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Salem throws a big right hand that misses. Stokes wants to stand and escape but Salem is having none of it. Stokes trying to keep a closed guard but Salem is proving a slippery customer.
Salem postures up in Stokes's guard and throws a big left but Stokes blocks it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Salem won't allow Stokes to sweep him here. Stokes wants to stand but Salem is controlling the position. Salem must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Salem throwing strikes but missing. Salem is looking to work some ground and pound but Stokes has wrist control.#ES# Stokes wriggles free and stands up. Salem shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stokes defends it nicely.#T1# Salem looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stokes is fending him off so far but Salem persists. Nope, Stokes circles away and we're back to standing. Stokes tries to counter by clinching up but Salem breaks away and moves out of range. Bobbie Stokes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hamad Salem. Salem misses with a takedown #CL# and Stokes counters by clinching up. Salem pushes Stokes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Stokes tries to pull guard but Salem forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Stokes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD# Stokes pulls guard successfully.
Stokes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Salem is controlling him. Stokes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Salem stops Stokes from standing up. Salem throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stokes works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2# Stokes 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# Salem misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#SUB# Stokes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Salem defends it well. Stokes is breathing heavily. Stokes blocks the strikes from Salem.
Salem tries to get to full guard but Stokes has control of the leg. Stokes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Salem is pressing down on Stokes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stokes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Stokes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Salem works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Stokes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Salem is on top in guard.
#REVB# Salem throws a big elbow that misses. #T3# Salem lands a couple of decent looking shots. Salem throws a big elbow that misses. Stokes 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. Salem postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Salem with a flurry of punches that miss. Salem in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Salem loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Stokes controls Salem momentarily but Salem frees himself. Salem throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stokes works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Salem's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Salem in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Salem throws a big elbow that misses. Stokes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Salem with a flurry of punches that miss. Salem lands a couple of digs. Salem scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4# Salem connects with a couple of short punches. Salem is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Salem is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Salem postures up in Stokes's guard and throws a big left but Stokes blocks it. Salem postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Salem distracts Stokes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC2# Stokes is rocked! Salem lands a couple of elbows. Oh Stokes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Salem works over Stokes with some ground and pound from guard. Salem lands a couple of decent looking shots. Salem working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Salem keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stokes's head. Salem chips away with some ground and pound. Salem with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Salem connects with a couple of short punches. Salem keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stokes's head. Salem stands up over Stokes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Salem lands a couple of digs. Salem working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Salem postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Salem scoring with some ground and pound. Salem with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Salem scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Salem stops Stokes from standing up. Salem content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Salem postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Salem is in close to Stokes's body, working some short punches and elbows. Salem is in close to Stokes's body, working some short punches and elbows. Salem postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Salem lands a couple of elbows. Salem postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Salem keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stokes's head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamad Salem dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Salem shoots and misses and Stokes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Stokes stuffs the takedown. Stokes seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Salem has his takedown stuffed#CL# and Stokes moves into the clinch. Bobbie Stokes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hamad Salem.#TD# Stokes has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Salem clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Stokes is landing with strikes from the back. Salem is in bad spot here.
#SUB# Stokes looking to break Salem's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Salem remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Stokes will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB# Salem defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Salem tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Salem srikes from the bottom but he's lost position and has given up his back.
#T1# Salem is in bad spot here.
Salem keeps trying to improve his position. Stokes cracks Salem with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Salem from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Stokes has the hooks in. Salem is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Salem is still trying to improve position. Stokes seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB# Salem defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Stokes's arms. Salem breaks Stokes's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Salem throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stokes works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Stokes 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.#T2# Stokes trying to keep a closed guard but Salem is proving a slippery customer.
Stokes wants to stand but Salem is controlling the position. Salem working some strikes from top position. Salem postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Salem postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Salem postures up.
Salem postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Stokes looking for a sweep. Not yet Stokes, not yet. Salem with a flurry of punches that miss. Stokes wants to stand but Salem is controlling the position. Stokes trying to keep a closed guard but Salem is proving a slippery customer.
#T3# Salem is working Stokes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Salem accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Stokes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Salem postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Hamad Salem has got the better of the ground game so far. Salem works over Stokes with some ground and pound from guard.#ES# Stokes has his feet on Salem's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Hamad Salem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Salem shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stokes defends it nicely. Salem shoots in but no luck this time. Salem with a lazy takedown attempt and Stokes counters with a left and a right that stings Salem. Salem shoots in looking for a takedown. Stokes tries to sprawl out of it but Salem keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stokes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Stokes appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4# Stokes shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Salem eats them both and turns towards Stokes to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Salem tries for a takedown but Stokes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Salem shoots in but Stokes avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD# Salem gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Salem throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobbie Stokes dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# No luck for Salem with that takedown attempt. No luck for Salem with that takedown attempt. Stokes is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Salem darts in looking for a takedown but Stokes gets double underhooks and turns Salem into the cage. Stokes feinted with a counter takedown. Bobbie Stokes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hamad Salem.#TD# Stokes shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Salem is trying to defend but Stokes finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Nice strikes from Stokes there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Stokes wants to work for an arm triangle but Salem is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Salem misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stokes lands a nice short elbow. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Stokes working over Salem with some ground and pound. Salem looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Stokes seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#SUB# Stokes seems to be working for a kimura but Salem defends the submission attempt. Salem punching from the bottom.
Stokes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB# Stokes wants to work for an arm triangle but Salem is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stokes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Salem tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB# Stokes seems to be working for a kimura but Salem defends the submission attempt. Salem flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Salem misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#SUB# Stokes is working for a kimura but Salem is defending it quite comfortably.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Salem gets full guard. Salem striking off his back but it's not causing Stokes any problems. Salem throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Salem trying to strike off his back.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Salem fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stokes avoids it really well and circles away.#T3# Salem shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stokes pinned against the cage. Stokes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Stokes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL# Stokes has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short uppercut from Stokes. A short right from Stokes on the inside. Stokes takes a shot to the head. Stokes throws a head punch that misses. Stokes wants a takedown but no success here.
Salem fails to pull guard.
Salem is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stokes is defending well. Salem is trying to pull guard but Stokes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Stokes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salem can do to turn this around?#T4# Stokes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stokes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Salem smiles and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Salem is defended easily by Stokes. Stokes stuffs the takedown. Salem darts in looking for a takedown but Stokes gets double underhooks and turns Salem into the cage. Stokes throws a big counter combination but Salem scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Bobbie Stokes is winning the standup battle so far. Salem misses with a takedown #CL# and Stokes counters by moving into the clinch. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Salem is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Salem is looking for a takedown. Bobbie Stokes has scored more points in the clinch so far. Stokes lands an uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action!#TD# Stokes gets control of Salem's arms and successfully pulls guard. Stokes will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Stokes wants to stand up but Salem is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight! Bobbie Stokes showed his dominance in that final round. I think Stokes 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28 Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28 Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobbie Stokes!
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