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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 16, 2016 |
#R1##TD# Rodgers shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rodgers was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Johnson tries to buck Rodgers off but Rodgers is having none of it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Johnson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Rodgers throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely. #SUB2# Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodgers pulls his head out easily. Rodgers scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2# Johnson looking for submissions off his back. Rodgers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnson's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rodgers lands with a punch from half guard. Rodgers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnson's head. #SUB# Rodgers is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rodgers to get the leverage. #SUB# Rodgers is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Rodgers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB2# Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Rodgers really is a fat lump.#SUB2# Johnson looking for submissions off his back. Rodgers not landing any meaningful shots this time. Rodgers is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Johnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rodgers. #SUB# Rodgers seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2# Johnson actively working from the bottom here. Johnson looks winded! Rodgers lands strikes from half guard. 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. Rodgers connects with a nice short shot to Johnson's temple. #T2# Johnson is looking for a sweep. Rodgers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Rodgers takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB# Rodgers looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Johnson is looking to control Rodgers's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?#SUB# Rodgers is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Rodgers prevents Johnson from improving his position.#T3# Rodgers scoring with strikes to the body and head. Rodgers is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2# Johnson actively working from the bottom here. Johnson tries to get to full guard but Rodgers has control of the leg. #SUB# Rodgers looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB# Rodgers is looking for a kimura here.
#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Johnson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Rodgers stands up over Johnson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2# Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rodgers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Rodgers is working Johnson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2# Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Florencio Rodgers dominated that round. The cut man is working on Florencio Rodgers's cut. That's time! Rodgers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2##TD# Johnson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rodgers to score an easy takedown into full guard. Rodgers is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.#SUB2# Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rodgers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rodgers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Johnson has momentary wrist control but Rodgers slips an elbow through the middle. Rodgers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Johnson controls Rodgers momentarily but Rodgers frees himself. Rodgers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around? Rodgers working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2# Johnson has his foot on Rodgers's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rodgers works his way back into a safe position though. Rodgers stands up over Johnson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Johnson is breathing heavily.#T1# Johnson has momentary wrist control but Rodgers slips an elbow through the middle. Rodgers is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Rodgers makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Rodgers stands up over Johnson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2# Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rodgers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rodgers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Rodgers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2# Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rodgers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rodgers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Rodgers is in close to Johnson's body, working some short punches and elbows. Rodgers postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2# Johnson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rodgers escapes and throws Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T2##SUB# Rodgers tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rodgers has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB# Rodgers is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Rodgers scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Johnson to see if he's OK. Johnson looks to move to half guard but instead Rodgers has passed into mount! Damn!#SUB# Rodgers throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Johnson has his hands clasped together but Rodgers breaks the hold and Johnson is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Rodgers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Florencio Rodgers!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 10, 2016 |
#R1# Robles goes for a double leg but Valdez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Valdez continues to drive forward. Valdez throws a big counter combination but Robles scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Valdez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Robles darts in looking for a takedown but Valdez gets double underhooks and turns Robles into the cage. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2# Robles jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Robles is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2# Robles is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Valdez defends well. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Robles keeping moving, preventing Valdez from controlling successfully. Robles thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T1# Robles has Valdez pulled in close to control his posture. Robles trying to keep a closed guard but Valdez is proving a slippery customer.
Robles has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Valdez has passed into side control.
Robles gets back to half guard. Valdez not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Robles is doing well to control the position and prevent Valdez from advancing to side control. Robles blocking the ground and pound attempt from Valdez. Robles is trying to maintain the position but Valdez is very close to passing his half guard. Robles wants to control the action here but instead Valdez manages to pass to full mount! Valdez working Robles over with strikes here. Robles is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position. Valdez trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3# Valdez throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Robles slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Robles wants to improve his position but Valdez is controlling well.
Robles wants to get back to his feet.
Robles is looking for a sweep. Valdez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB# Valdez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Robles sees it coming and defends easily. Robles is pressing down on Valdez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Robles is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Valdez lands a couple of decent looking shots. Robles is trying to keep Valdez in close.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Valdez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Robles working for a triangle but Valdez defends it easily.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregg Valdez dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Valdez misses with a leg kick. Valdez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robles can do to turn this around? Robles tries a head kick but it misses.
Valdez thumps Robles with a low kick.#CL# Valdez instigates a clinch. #BC2# Robles manages to break the clinch.
Robles throws a right and a left that Valdez avoids nicely. Robles shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Valdez but Valdez pushes him off and we're back to square one. No luck for Robles with that takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Robles scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Valdez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Robles unleashes a big counter combination but Valdez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1# Valdez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Valdez scores with a jab to the body. Gregg Valdez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Robles gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Valdez counters with a one-two to the body. Gregg Valdez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Robles. Robles fails with the takedown and Valdez counters with a nice uppercut. Robles is breathing heavily. Robles shoots for a takedown but Valdez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Valdez tries to clinch there but Robles circles away.
#CL# Valdez closes the distance and clinches. Robles is trying to pull guard but Valdez has him pressed against the cage.#BC2# Robles breaks the clinch.
Valdez stuffs the takedown attempt from Robles. Robles gets slowly back to his feet. #T2# Valdez swings away with a leg kick that misses. Robles swings for the body but Valdez moves out of range.
Valdez misses with a low kick. Valdez dodges the punch combination from Robles.
Robles swings for the body but Valdez moves out of range.
Valdez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Valdez wants it to stay on the feet. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Valdez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Robles swats him away and circles back towards the center. Valdez sets himself, and Robles steps forward looking for the clinch! Valdez avoids it this time. Valdez tries to clinch but Robles moves out of range. Robles throws a counter combo. Valdez throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Robles counters with a nice body kick.
Valdez tries to close the distance and clinch but Robles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3# Robles closes the distance and clinches up with Valdez, looking for a takedown. Robles pushes Valdez against the cage but Valdez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Robles shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Valdez counters with a nice uppercut. #CL# Valdez gets in close and instigates a clinch. Valdez swings wildly with an uppercut but Robles uses good head movement to avoid it. Robles prevents the takedown attempt.
Valdez tries to score a body lock takedown but Robles shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Robles has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Valdez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Robles taking a breather. Valdez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Robles pulls his leg out and moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Valdez.
#T4# Valdez throws a nice looking combination but Robles bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Valdez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Robles shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Valdez counters with a one-two to the body. Robles throws a sloppy head kick and Valdez counters with a one-two to the body. Robles blocks a leg kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Robles shoots and misses and Valdez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Robles avoids a kick to the body.
Valdez tries to close the distance and clinch but Robles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Paul Robles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Robles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Robles shoots for a takedown but Valdez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregg Valdez dominated that second 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. This is the final round! #R3# Valdez is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Robles is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Valdez throws a push kick but Robles slaps the foot to one side. Robles moves in looking to clinch but Valdez pushes him off. Robles swings widly with a right hand
and Robles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL# Valdez moves into range and clinches up with Robles. Robles lands a body punch. Valdez swings wildly with an uppercut but Robles uses good head movement to avoid it. Valdez tries to pull guard but Robles forces him back to his feet, against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Valdez wants to take the fight to the mat but Robles manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2# Robles breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Valdez as Robles shoots in. Valdez shoots in looking for a takedown but Robles manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Valdez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Robles steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Valdez. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregg Valdez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Robles scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Valdez is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Robles slips under a jab. Valdez misses with a head kick.
Robles explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL2# Valdez gets tackled into the cage by Robles. Robles maintains the clinch. Robles lands a body shot. Robles scores with a knee to the head.
Robles is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Valdez to keep the fight standing. Robles can't get the takedown.
Robles takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2# Stalling in the clinch from Robles.
Valdez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Valdez has Robles pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Robles manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2# Robles is trying to trip Valdez. He has hold of a leg but Valdez is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Robles persists though and gets the takedown into guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Valdez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Valdez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Robles pushes down on Valdez's leg and manages to get into half guard. Valdez regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Robles. Robles throwing strikes but missing. #T3# Robles postures up.
Robles is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Let's hope that Robles has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Valdez wants to improve his position but instead Robles has moved into half guard.
#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Robles performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Robles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Valdez defending well though. Robles throwing shots but Valdez is blocking nicely. Robles is looking to take a break and control but Valdez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2# Robles closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight! Paul Robles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Valdez 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28 Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28 Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregg Valdez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2016 |
#R1# Rodgers tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brewski defends well and Rodgers ends up having to push Brewski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Brewski stalks Rodgers and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rodgers's face. Rodgers staggers backwards, shaken. Brewski throws a nice looking combination but Rodgers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Brewski leaves Rodgers with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2# Brewski shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES# Rodgers manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Brewski keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2# Brewski breaks from the clinch.
Brewski throws a right and a left that both miss. Rodgers slips a jab and a cross from Brewski.
A right-left combo lands from Brewski. #CUT2# It looks like Florencio Rodgers has been cut. Alton Brewski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2# Brewski bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T1# You can see the frustration on Rodgers's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2# Brewski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rodgers has escaped the position, nice work there. You can see the frustration on Rodgers's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Rodgers tries to buck Brewski off but Brewski is having none of it. Brewski is trying to ground and pound but Rodgers uses the momentary lack of control by Brewski to regain half guard. Nice strikes from Brewski there. Brewski trying to control from half guard but Rodgers is working away. Brewski missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Rodgers has a hand on Brewski's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Brewski takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Rodgers is trying desperately to improve position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Brewski raining down shots from the mount! Rodgers wants to hold on but Brewski pushes him away. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Brewski lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rodgers hang on? The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Brewski cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#ROC2# Rodgers is rocked! Brewski lands a big elbow - Rodgers is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Rodgers is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Alton Brewski!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 27, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Matxaka drives through and clinches with Rodgers against the cage.
#BC2# Matxaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rodgers could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#CL2# Matxaka closes the distance and clinches. #BC2# Matxaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matxaka throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT2# It looks like Florencio Rodgers has been cut.#CL2# Rodgers gets tackled into the cage by Matxaka. Matxaka maintains the clinch. Matxaka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rodgers wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2# Matxaka manages to break the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Matxaka.
Matxaka lands an overhand right. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rodgers takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Matxaka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Some wild striking there from Matxaka.
#T1##CL2# Matxaka forces Rodgers back against the cage and clinches. Matxaka scores a nice knee to the body.
Rodgers tries to break the clinch but Matxaka is controlling the position. Matxaka scores with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Rodgers's face as he tries to break the clinch. Matxaka tries to land knees in the clinch but Rodgers avoids the damage to the body. Rodgers looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Rodgers tries to circle away but Matxaka has him pinned against the cage. Matxaka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rodgers backwards. Matxaka lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2# Rodgers is trying to break the clinch but Matxaka has him pressed against the cage. A frustrated look appears on Rodgers's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2# Matxaka breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Matxaka rushes Rodgers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2# Matxaka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Matxaka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Matxaka scores with a shoulder strike. 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!#BC2# Matxaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Matxaka gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2# Matxaka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Rodgers throws a series of strikes that have Matxaka backpedaling.
#T3##CL2# Matxaka gets a clinch. #BC2# Matxaka breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Matxaka closes the distance and clinches. Rodgers blocks the elbow strike.
#BC2# Matxaka breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Matxaka clinches with his opponent.
Matxaka scores a nice knee to the body.
Matxaka scores a nice knee to the body.
#BC2# Matxaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Matxaka stuffs the takedown.#CL2# Matxaka clinches up against the cage. Rodgers working hard to break the clinch.#T4# Knees to the body from Matxaka.
Matxaka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rodgerss head. This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2# Matxaka breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Matxaka clinches. Matxaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Matxaka landing knees to the head.
Rodgers tries a body shot but Matxaka blocks it.
#BC2# Matxaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Rodgers dives in for a single leg takedown but Matxaka sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. As Rodgers backs off Matxaka throws a huge counter combo but Rodgers manages to avoid it all. Rodgers stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matxaka. Rodgers is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Matxaka. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ibai Matxaka dominated that round. The cut man is working on Florencio Rodgers's cut. That's time! Rodgers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Rodgers avoids the head kick by Matxaka.
Matxaka is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Rodgers walks forward, straight into a front kick from Matxaka.#CL2# Matxaka has Rodgers up against the cage in a clinch.
Matxaka lands an uppercut.#BC2# Matxaka breaks the clinch.
Rodgers shoots in for a takedown but Matxaka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2# Matxaka gets in close and instigates a clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Matxaka breaks from the clinch.
Rodgers takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#ROC2# Rodgers is rocked!#CL2# Matxaka has closed the distance and engaged Rodgers in a clinch.
Oh Rodgers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Matxaka scores with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Matxaka has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Rodgers - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Matxaka, and another! Rodgers is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Ibai Matxaka!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1# Loko tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Ware counters with a two punch combo. Ware slaps away a takedown attempt from Loko, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD# Loko tries to sprawl but Ware drives through with a takedown into half guard. Ware content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Ware's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Loko tries to roll over but Ware keeps him under control. Loko looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T1# Loko is looking to get back to is feet but Ware passes into side control.
Ware controlling the position from side mount. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Loko is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Loko tries to escape but Ware is in control. #T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Loko tries to get back to half guard but can't. Loko wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Loko is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Loko keeps trying to improve his position. Ware grinds an elbow into Loko's temple. Loko is trying to buck Ware off. Loko tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T3# Ware doesn't have the hooks in and Loko manages to turn into his guard.
Loko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Ware avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Loko being controlled here momentarily. Ware wants to stand but Loko is controlling the position. Ware could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Loko is looking to advance position but Ware has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR# Ware with a couple of short strikes. Ware won't let Loko get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #T4# Ware has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Loko's face.
Loko is desperately trying to improve his position but Ware has a good base and remains in mount. Loko is in a horrible position here. Ware smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Loko is looking to get to half guard. Ware tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Ware working away from the top, dropping strikes. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Loko is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Loko is working to get back to half guard.
Ware takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dallas Ware dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Ware stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ware wants it to stay on the feet. Loko misses with a takedown attempt and Ware counters with a one-two to the body. Loko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ware manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Loko tries to clinch but Ware moves out of range. #TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Ware. Loko takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ware lands some shots froms side control. Loko looking for a sweep but Ware has passed into full mount! Oh no! Ware is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Loko can do to turn this around? Loko is trying desperately to improve position. Ware content just to control the position here. #T1# Loko keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Loko is breathing heavily. Ware controlling the position easily from mount. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Loko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
You get the feeling that Loko really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Loko bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Ware might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Ware is looking to stand up but Loko isn't so interested in that idea. Ware utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Loko throws a strike but Ware rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Loko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ware is one step ahead there. Loko working a defensive guard here.
#T3##SUB2# Loko looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ware has picked Loko up and slammed him! Loko can't keep hold of the triangle and Ware manages to pass to side control! Loko tries to bench press Ware off him but Ware keeps the position. Loko on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Dallas Ware overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Loko is pushing Ware's head away, looking to escape. Ware manages to hold on to the position though. Loko is looking to get back to his feet here but Ware is keeping cool and he's managed to take Loko's back. Ware is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Loko up.
Loko is really stuck here.
#T4# Ware throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Loko!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Ware scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Ware really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Loko. Ware has the hooks in. Loko is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. I would not like to be Loko right now.
Loko is really stuck here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dallas Ware dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# A head kick by Loko misses and Ware counters with a two punch combo. Ware keeps the fight on the outside. A little feinted left hand from Ware on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Loko fails with the takedown. Loko is looking to clinch. As Loko looks to move away, Ware throws a big counter combo but Loko just gets out of the way. Loko tries to clinch up but Ware circles away and keeps his distance. Ware defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Loko. A low kick from Loko misses and Ware counters with a slapping leg kick. #TD# Ware shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Loko manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Loko wants to hit a switch here but Ware passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Loko there! Ware won't let Loko get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. Loko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Ware content just to control the position here. Loko working to try and regain half guard.
Ware raining down shots from the mount! Ware controlling the position easily from mount. Ware is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Loko is in real trouble.
What can Loko do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T2# Loko is trying to stand back up. Ware is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. Loko can't escape the position.
Ware just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Loko is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Loko is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ware.
Ware has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3# Loko tries to break free.
#SUB# Ware looking for the choke but no joy. Can Loko hold on?! Ware is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Loko tries to escape but Ware has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Loko is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. I would not like to be Loko right now.
#T4# Loko is really stuck here.
Loko is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ware.
You can see the frustration on Loko's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ware throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Loko!
Loko tries to break free.
Ware lands a shot to the head. Ware controlling well, preventing Loko from escaping the position.
Baba Loko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ware is riding his opponent, not letting Loko buck him off. Dallas Ware is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight! Dallas Ware showed his dominance in that final round. Well Ware 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27 Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dallas Ware!
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Date: Oct 03, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Cristal closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jensen quickly recovers to half guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB# Jensen actively working from the bottom here. Cristal missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Jensen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cristal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cristal's back! Cristal trying to get back to his feet but Jensen is in full control for now. #SUB# Jensen tightening his grip on Cristal, looking for the choke. #SUB# Jensen is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Cristal is defending well though. Jensen let's go of the attempt for now. You can see the frustration on Cristal's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB# Jensen is persistently looking for the submission but Cristal is defending it well.
#T1# Cristal is trying to break free.
Jensen doesn't have the hooks in and Cristal manages to turn into his guard.
Cristal prevents Jensen from getting back to his feet. Cristal is looking to work some ground and pound but Jensen has wrist control. Jensen pulls Cristal in close to his closed guard and prevents Cristal from doing any damage or advancing position. Cristal won't allow Jensen to sweep him here. Cristal prevents Jensen from getting back to his feet. #T2# Jensen looking for a sweep. Not yet Jensen, not yet. Cristal throws a big right hand that misses. Cristal stopping the sweep attempt from Jensen. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jensen holds on and takes a little breather. Jensen looking for a sweep. Not yet Jensen, not yet. Jensen pulls Cristal in close to his closed guard and prevents Cristal from doing any damage or advancing position. Cristal working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jensen's head.#T3# Cristal prevents Jensen from getting back to his feet. Jensen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Cristal is looking to clinch but Jensen is avoiding it.
#TD2# Cristal throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jensen was covering up waiting for the punch and Cristal finishes the takedown easily into guard. Jensen looking for a sweep. Not yet Jensen, not yet. #T4# Jensen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jensen trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Cristal preventing the sweep. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Cristal throws an elbow that misses. Jensen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cristal's guard. Nice move by Jensen!#REVR# And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jamie Jensen will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2##TD2# Cristal throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jensen was covering up waiting for the punch and Cristal finishes the takedown easily into guard. Jensen could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Cristal won't allow Jensen to sweep him here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cristal postures up in Jensen's guard and throws a big left but Jensen blocks it. Jensen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cristal manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2# Cristal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1# Cristal looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jensen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cristal is refusing to be controlled, as Jensen sits in half guard. Cristal is trying to get back to full guard.#SU# Jensen stands up from half guard. #TD2# Cristal throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jensen was covering up waiting for the punch and Cristal finishes the takedown easily into guard. Jensen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Cristal is breathing heavily. Jensen 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##SUB# Jensen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jensen tries to land a sweep but no joy. Jensen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3##SUB2# Cristal throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jensen uses it to pass to side control.
#SUB# Jensen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jensen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB# Jensen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cristal knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Cristal is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB# Jensen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cristal sees it coming and defends easily. Jensen working over Cristal with some ground and pound. Cristal looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Cristal gets full guard.#T4# Cristal looking for a sweep. Not yet Cristal, not yet. #SUB# Jensen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jensen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Jensen preventing the sweep. Cristal looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jensen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Cristal misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Cristal missing with punches from the bottom.
#SU# Jensen gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD2# Cristal scores with a takedown into Jensen's guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Cristal throws an elbow that misses. Jensen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cristal's guard. Nice move by Jensen!#REVR# And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Jensen dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round! #R3# Cristal falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD# and Jensen counters with a shoot takedown. Cristal fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2# Cristal uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Cristal fails in his attempt to clinch. Jensen appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD2# Cristal looking to score a takedown here. Jensen is defending well but Cristal drives through and ends up in Jensen's guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jensen is on top in guard.
#REVR# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU# Cristal is working an open guard so Jensen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2# Cristal shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Jensen pushes Cristal off looking to stand but Cristal dives back in and keeps control.
Cristal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Jensen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Jensen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cristal has passed into side control.
Jensen sneaks back into half guard. Cristal not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Jensen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cristal is working away from the top position though. Jensen is pressing down on Cristal's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Jensen wants to stand and escape but Cristal is having none of it. Jensen wants to sweep but no luck. Jensen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Jensen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cristal's guard. #REVR##T3##SU# Jensen gets to his feet - Cristal follows without any prompting. #TD2# Cristal fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jensen to the ground. Cristal is now in Jensen's guard. Jensen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Cristal throws an elbow that misses. Jensen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cristal's guard. Nice move by Jensen!#REVR# Cristal will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Cristal keeping moving, preventing Jensen from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB2# Cristal working for a triangle but Jensen defends it easily.
#SU# Jensen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Jensen throws a head kick but Cristal moves out of range.
It seemed like Cristal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD# Jensen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2# Cristal has one foot on Jensen's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jensen misses with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jamie Jensen. Well Jensen 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamie Jensen!
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Date: Oct 02, 2016 |
#R1# Linz doesn't manage to clinch there - Valdez circles away.
As Linz backs away, Valdez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Linz swats away the attempt to clinch by Valdez. Linz tries to close the distance and clinch but Valdez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Valdez thumps Linz with a low kick.#CL# Valdez gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC# Valdez breaks from the clinch.
Valdez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD# Valdez looking to score a takedown here. Linz is defending well but Valdez drives through and ends up in Linz's guard. Linz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Valdez controls the pace. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Linz is wriggling around but Valdez manages to pass to half guard.
Linz tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Valdez manages to move to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Valdez throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Linz is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Linz bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Linz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valdez swivels though and keeps the full guard. Linz trying to control the position from guard on top but Valdez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Linz trying to stand up but can't free himself from Valdez's guard.#T2# Linz wants to pass the guard but Valdez is keeping the position. Linz wants to control from the top but Valdez keeps moving. Valdez is controlling Linz's posture.#T3# Linz preventing the sweep. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Valdez throws a nice looking combination but Linz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Linz throws a leg kick and Valdez counters with a left and a right that stings Linz. Valdez lands a glancing blow to the side of Linz's head. Linz on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4# Linz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Valdez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Left hook, right uppercut from Linz. Linz looks to land a body kick but Valdez moved away. Valdez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Linz misses with a low kick. Linz takes a shot right to the bread basket. This has been an exciting period of action! Linz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Valdez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL2# Linz clinches up against the cage. Linz is defending well against a takedown attempt. Linz is trying to pull guard but Valdez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Linz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Valdez pulls him back up using the underhooks. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregg Valdez dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Linz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Valdez paws at him with a jab and circles away. Linz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Valdez tries to avoid it but Linz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Valdez to the ground. Valdez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Linz misses with a double jab.
Valdez scores with a three punch combo!
#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Linz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Valdez's efforts to push away. Valdez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Linz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Valdez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Linz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Valdez lands with a light punch inside. Linz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Valdez just stands there and leans against the cage. Linz taking a breather. #T1# A nice glancing elbow lands by Valdez. Valdez tries to pull guard but Linz holds him up against the cage and eventually Valdez drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregg Valdez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC# Valdez manages to break the clinch.
Linz tries to clinch but Valdez is having none of it. Gregg Valdez is winning the standup battle so far.#CL# Valdez moves into range and clinches up with Linz. Valdez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nice body punch from Valdez - that landed with a thud.
#BC# Valdez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valdez feints and then cracks Linz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Linz down. Linz shoots in and drives through. Valdez sprawls well. Linz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Valdez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Valdez misses with a body kick. Valdez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T2##CL# Valdez moves into range and clinches up with Linz.#TD2# Linz manages to pull guard.
Valdez looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Linz will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Linz is looking to stand back up but Valdez counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Linz. #SUB# Valdez is looking for a kimura here.
Valdez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Linz can do to turn this around?#T3# Valdez controlling the pace. Linz regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Valdez. Valdez works over Linz with some ground and pound from guard. Gregg Valdez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Linz looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Valdez postures up in Linz's guard and throws a big left but Linz blocks it. Linz trying to control the position.
#SUB2# Linz throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Valdez escapes and throws Linz's legs to the side, diving into side control! Linz is breathing heavily. Linz tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Valdez presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Valdez working Linz over with strikes here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregg Valdez dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Linz closes the distance looking to clinch and Valdez counters with a straight right hand.#TD2# Linz 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. Linz wants to pass the guard but Valdez is keeping the position. Valdez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Valdez keeping moving, preventing Linz from controlling successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Valdez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1# Valdez is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Linz dives into side control.
Valdez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Valdez is trying to get back to full guard. Linz is looking to stall here but Valdez recovers full guard. Linz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Valdez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SU2# Linz stands and steps away. Valdez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL# Valdez closes the distance and pushes Linz back into the cage. Valdez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Valdez lands a nice uppercut. Valdez avoids the elbow strike from Linz, against the cage.
Linz lands a hook to the side of the head. Linz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Valdez is defending well for now.#T3# Linz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Valdez is defending well. Linz takes a shot to the head. Valdez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Linz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Valdez.
Linz is looking to break free of the clinch but Valdez has double underhooks. #BC# Valdez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Valdez throws a series of punches but Linz moves out of range. Linz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Valdez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Linz counters with a left to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Valdez fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T4# Valdez scores with a leg kick.
Henry Linz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Linz tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Valdez counters with a one-two to the body. Nice takedown defense from Valdez. No joy for Linz on that attempt. Valdez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Valdez shoots in for a takedown but Linz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Linz tries to counter with a clinch but Valdez shakes him off and moves away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregg Valdez. That's going to take a lot out of him. A right-left combo lands from Linz. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Linz wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Gregg Valdez showed his dominance in that final round. Well Valdez 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27 Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregg Valdez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Iwakuma forces Valdez back against the cage and clinches.#TD2# Iwakuma manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Valdez trying to control but Iwakuma is working from the bottom. Iwakuma seems keen to control Valdez's posture. Iwakuma manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Valdez manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Iwakuma is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Valdez has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Iwakuma is looking to defend but Valdez has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Iwakuma! Valdez pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Iwakuma taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gregg Valdez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 25, 2016 |
#R1# Dela Cruz shoots in but Ware avoids the takedown attempt easily. Dela Cruz fails with the takedown and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. No luck for Ware with that takedown attempt. Dela Cruz has a takedown stuffed. Dallas Ware has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Dela Cruz. Dela Cruz looks winded! Ware stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ware wants it to stay on the feet. Dela Cruz shoots and misses and Ware makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Ware shoots for a takedown but Dela Cruz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Dela Cruz enables Ware to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dela Cruz manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ware is stalling in the full guard. Ware postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1# Ware works over Dela Cruz with some ground and pound from guard. Ware connects with a couple of short punches. Ware is stalling in the full guard. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Ware throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dela Cruz's waist but Dela Cruz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ware off to one side. Ware shoots for a double leg takedown but Dela Cruz sprawls well. He's pushed Ware's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. And Dela Cruz tries to counter it with a takedown but Ware pushes his down on his head and steps out. No luck for Dela Cruz with that takedown attempt. Dela Cruz shoots in for a double leg but Ware sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Dela Cruz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Ware shoots in but no luck this time. #TD# Ware 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.#SUB2# Dela Cruz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ware defends it easily.#T3# Ware is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Ware slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ware accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Ware missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Ware sitting in guard, not really doing much. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Ware makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Ware shoots in looking for a takedown. Dela Cruz tries to sprawl out of it but Ware keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dela Cruz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! No luck for Ware with that takedown attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dallas Ware dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Dela Cruz doesn't succeed with the takedown and Ware counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Dela Cruz fails with the takedown. Dela Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown but Ware sprawls well. He's pushed Dela Cruz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Dallas Ware has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Dela Cruz. Dela Cruz darts in looking for a takedown but Ware gets double underhooks and turns Dela Cruz into the cage. Dela Cruz fails with a takedown attempt. It looked like Ware was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Dallas Ware is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Ware closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dela Cruz circles away. Ware looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Ware manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dela Cruz on his heels. He'll look to pass Dela Cruz's guard now, I'm sure. Ware missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1# Ware sitting in guard, not really doing much. Ware has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Dela Cruz is breathing heavily.#SUB# Ware drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dela Cruz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ware has Dela Cruz in his guard.#REVB# Dela Cruz is fighting to break Ware's control of his arms but Ware is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Dela Cruz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ware looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ware looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ware! #REVR##T2# Ware lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dela Cruz down.
Dela Cruz takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Dela Cruz seems a little lost for a moment, as Ware dominates the positioning. Ware working the body and head with strikes. Ware lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dela Cruz down.
Ware in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T3# Ware scoring with punches and elbows. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Dela Cruz takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Ware controlling from side mount. Ware could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Ware lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Dela Cruz is not content to let Ware control the position. Dela Cruz is being controlled here. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ware is looking to take a break and control but Dela Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Ware is really struggling to control Dela Cruz but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dallas Ware dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3##TD# Ware dives in and scores a takedown into Dela Cruz's guard. Ware showing good wrestling skills to control the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dela Cruz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ware accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Ware working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dela Cruz's head. Dela Cruz being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Dela Cruz shoots in and drives through. Ware sprawls well.#TD# Ware looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Ware stays in close to Dela Cruz's body and controls the position. Ware is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3# Ware content to stall in guard here. Ware is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dela Cruz can do to turn this around?#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Ware looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD# Ware gets a takedown into half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ware thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight! Dallas Ware showed his dominance in that final round. Well Ware 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:26 Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:26 Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dallas Ware!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1# Razorback throws a series of punches but Valdez moves out of range. Razorback misses with a wild combination.
A punch combination from Razorback misses. Valdez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Razorback sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Valdez somewhat. Razorback shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Valdez as he avoids it easily. #CL# Valdez closes the distance and clinches. Valdez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valdez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Razorback blocks it with crossed arms. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Razorback tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valdez's elbow. Valdez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2# Razorback's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Razorback misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1# Razorback throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Valdez. Razorback looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Razorback keeps the fight on the outside.#CL# Valdez instigates a clinch. Razorback keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Valdez's efforts to push away. Razorback blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valdez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Valdez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Razorback is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregg Valdez. That's going to take a lot out of him. Razorback tries to circle away but Valdez has him pinned against the cage. Valdez throws a punch but it's blocked by Razorback. Razorback blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2# Valdez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Razorback fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Razorback throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL# and Valdez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Valdez. Valdez jumps guard but Razorback stands there with Valdez around his waist. Valdez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Valdez is breathing heavily. Valdez is looking for a takedown. Razorback tries to score a body lock takedown but Valdez shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Razorback blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valdez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Valdez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Razorback has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Razorback keeps control of Valdez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Razorback stops a takedown attempt from Valdez.
#BC2# Razorback pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3# Razorback throws a series of punches but Valdez avoids them all with ease. Valdez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Razorback throws a right and a left that Valdez avoids nicely. Razorback misses with a takedown attempt - Valdez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Razorback fails with a takedown attempt. And Valdez counters with a quick kick to the body but Razorback blocks it. Razorback walks forward, straight into a front kick from Valdez.#CL# Valdez clinches. Valdez misses with some punches.
Valdez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Razorback gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Valdez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Razorback gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T4##BC2# Razorback pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Razorback clinches up against the cage.#BC2# Razorback's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A head kick misses from Razorback. Valdez connects with a high kick. Valdez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Razorback scores with a jab to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Razorback misses with a wild combination.
Razorback swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Valdez to counter with a crisp jab. #TD# Valdez gets a double leg takedown into Razorback's guard. Razorback wants to stand and escape but Valdez is having none of it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wolfgang Razorback will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Valdez doesn't manage to clinch there - Razorback circles away.
Razorback misses with a combination
and Valdez counters with a left and a right that stings Razorback. Wolfgang Razorback seems to be getting the better of the standup. Razorback misses with a combination
and Valdez counters with an outside leg kick.
Valdez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Valdez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Razorback throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Valdez. Valdez throwing a counter right hand but Razorback manages to avoid it. Valdez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Razorback throws a combination that misses #CL# and Valdez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head punch on the inside from Valdez fails to land. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Valdez misses with some punches.
Razorback has had enough of the clinch but Valdez keeps him there for the moment. Valdez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1# Razorback can't get the takedown.
Gregg Valdez has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC# Valdez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Razorback throws a nice looking combination but Valdez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Valdez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL# Valdez gets in close and instigates a clinch. Valdez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Razorback gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Valdez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Razorback prevents it.
Valdez prevents a body shot from Razorback. Valdez tries for a takedown but Razorback manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregg Valdez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2# Valdez wants a takedown but no success here.
Valdez is trying to push Razorback away but Razorback has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2# Razorback pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Valdez has Razorback up against the cage in a clinch.
Valdez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Razorback is trying to force a seperation but Valdez has the dominant position. Valdez tries to circle away but Razorback has him pinned against the cage.#BC2# Razorback breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Razorback.
#T3# Razorback lands a two punch combo.
Razorback lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Valdez circles away quickly and effectively.#CL# Valdez rushes Razorback and presses him up against the cage. Valdez lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC# Valdez breaks from the clinch.
Razorback throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Valdez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Crunch! Valdez slams his shin into Razorback's torso. Valdez cracks the inside of Razorback's front leg. Razorback misses with a double jab
and Razorback takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Razorback throws a predictable looking body shot
and Valdez counters with a leg kick. Razorback misses with the combination.
Valdez appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4# Razorback shoots in for a takedown but Valdez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. This has been an exciting period of action!#CL# Valdez pushes Razorback up against the cage in a clinch. Valdez tries to score a body lock takedown but Razorback shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Valdez wants to break free but Razorback has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valdez. Valdez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Razorback is defending well. Razorback wants to break free but Valdez has control.
Razorback is trying to break free.#BC# Valdez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Valdez slips a jab and a cross from Razorback.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregg Valdez dominated that second round. That's time! Valdez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# Thud! ouch! good body kick from Valdez - that will leave a mark!
The fight stays on the outside here - Razorback looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Razorback misses with a few strikes there.
Valdez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Razorback looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A nice combination there by Razorback.
#CUT2# It looks like Gregg Valdez has been cut. Razorback misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD2# Valdez gets caught napping as Razorback dives in and scores a takedown. Valdez manages to retain guard. Valdez throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Razorback throws an elbow that misses. Valdez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Razorback's guard. Nice move by Valdez!#REVR# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Valdez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1##ES2# Razorback is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Valdez is trying to pull guard but Razorback has him pressed against the cage. Valdez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Valdez misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2# Razorback pulls Valdez into guard.
Valdez 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. Valdez stops Razorback from standing up. Razorback utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2# Razorback tries to land a sweep but no joy. Valdez trying to control the position from guard on top but Razorback is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Razorback wants to sweep here but Valdez controlling him for the moment. #T3# Razorback is trying to control the position but Valdez postures up. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Valdez darts in looking for a takedown but Razorback gets double underhooks and turns Valdez into the cage. Razorback fails to land with a series of punches.
Valdez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregg Valdez. That's going to take a lot out of him. Valdez avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Razorback misses. Valdez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Razorback misses with a double jab
and Valdez counters with a thumping low kick. Razorback will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Valdez throws a leg kick which misses Razorback's front leg but catches the back leg as Razorback tries to avoid it. #T4# Valdez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Razorback's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Razorback tries to clinch but fails miserably and Valdez counters with a three punch combo that has Razorback backing up. Razorback nods at Valdez to acknowledge the strikes. Razorback misses with a combination
and Valdez counters with a low kick, right behind Razorback 's knee. Razorback throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Valdez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. 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!#CL# Valdez closes the distance and clinches. Razorback tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC# Valdez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Razorback scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Valdez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. No joy there for Razorback, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wolfgang Razorback seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Razorback throws a series of punches but Valdez moves out of range. Valdez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that's the end of the fight! Wolfgang Razorback comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Razorback 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29 Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29 Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wolfgang Razorback!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2016 |
#R1# McGarrison throws a hook to the side of Rodgers's head but Rodgers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2# McGarrison clinches with his opponent.
Come on McGarrison - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The referee calls for McGarrison to work.
#BC2# McGarrison breaks from the clinch.
Rodgers fails with a takedown attempt from distance. McGarrison is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2# McGarrison clinches with his opponent.
Rodgers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGarrison misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Rodgers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice takedown defense from McGarrison. No joy for Rodgers on that attempt. Rodgers throws a low kick but McGarrison moves out of range easily. #TD2# McGarrison looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Rodgers really is a fat lump. McGarrison wants to control from the top but Rodgers keeps moving. #T1# McGarrison landing some decent shots from guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. McGarrison postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. McGarrison wants to pass the guard but Rodgers is keeping the position. McGarrison is working Rodgers over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2# McGarrison postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rodgers is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McGarrison, into his guard. #REVR# Rodgers throws an elbow that misses. McGarrison uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rodgers's guard. Nice move by McGarrison!#REVB# McGarrison trying to control but Rodgers is working from the bottom. #T2# McGarrison with a nice head shot there. McGarrison works over Rodgers with some ground and pound from guard. McGarrison is in close to Rodgers's body, working some short punches and elbows. McGarrison working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rodgers's head. McGarrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodgers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Rodgers trying to control the position.
McGarrison distracts Rodgers with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. McGarrison throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. McGarrison is stalling in the full guard. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Rodgers keeping moving, preventing McGarrison from controlling successfully. #T3# McGarrison lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2# McGarrison thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SU2# McGarrison stands up from guard. Let's bang! Rodgers has a takedown stuffed. McGarrison changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Florencio Rodgers. That's going to take a lot out of him. Rodgers needs to keep his hands up - McGarrison had a free shot at his head there. McGarrison keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McGarrison scores with a one two! Rodgers had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #TD2# McGarrison closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Rodgers wants to get back to his feet but McGarrison is dominant here and he's now got Rodgers's back! Rodgers is breathing heavily.#T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2# McGarrison is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Rodgers taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from McGarrison.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Liam McGarrison! A relieved looking Liam McGarrison thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2016 |
#R1# Valdez wants to clinch up but Nakai keeps it at a distance. Valdez does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Valdez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Nakai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Valdez's sensitive parts. Valdez shoots for a double leg takedown but Nakai sprawls well. He's pushed Valdez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Left hook, right uppercut from Valdez. Valdez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nakai. Nakai with a body punch. A glancing blow. A solid leg kick lands there for Nakai.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nakai. A nice leg kick lands there from Nakai. Nakai throws a head kick but Valdez moves out of range.
Nakai slips a jab from Valdez. Valdez avoids the head kick by Nakai.
Nakai just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromValdez. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A head kick misses from Nakai. Nakai tries to work over Valdez's front leg with a kick but Valdez checks it. #CL# Valdez clinches up against the cage.#T1##BC# Valdez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Valdez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nakai scores with a nice body kick.
Valdez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nakai. A head kick misses from Nakai. Valdez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A head kick misses from Nakai. Valdez is looking to land body kicks. Valdez is looking to clinch but Nakai is avoiding it.
Nakai misses with a hook
and Valdez counters with a left and a right that stings Nakai. Nakai connects with a crisp jab. Valdez avoids a kick to the body.
Valdez wants to clinch up but Nakai keeps it at a distance. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Valdez tries to clinch there but Nakai circles away.
Nanjo Nakai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2##CL# Valdez clinches. Valdez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2# Nakai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A head kick misses from Nakai. Valdez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nakai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Nakai lands with a good body shot. Nakai throws a leg kick which misses Valdez's front leg but catches the back leg as Valdez tries to avoid it. Valdez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nakai can pounce on him.
Nakai lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Valdez fails with the takedown. Valdez is breathing heavily. Nakai lands with a slapping head kick. #ROC2# Valdez is rocked! Valdez tries to clinch up.#T3# Nakai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. A solid leg kick lands there for Nakai.
That kick from Nakai tenderised Valdez's leg. Valdez is trying to keep his angry face on. Valdez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Valdez tries a low kick but Nakai avoids it. Valdez is looking to clinch but Nakai is avoiding it.
Nakai raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Valdez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nakai is out of range and Valdez settles back down. Nice body kick there by Nakai. Valdez dives in and grabs Nakai's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nakai pushes down on Valdez's head and hops out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregg Valdez. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nakai throws a head kick that half lands.
Oh Valdez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Nakai lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Valdez crumples to the floor! Nakai milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nanjo Nakai! An out of breath Nanjo Nakai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Ogici drives through with a takedown into guard. Ogici wants to stand and escape but instead Jensen has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR# Jensen really is a fat lump.#SUB# Jensen drops back looking for a leg! Ogici is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ogici manages to kick Jensen off! Jensen jumps back into Ogici's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Jensen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jensen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Jensen trying to control but Ogici is working from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jensen passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.#SUB# Jensen wants to work for an arm triangle but Ogici is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1# Jensen wants to get back to his feet.
Ogici wants to control but Jensen is keeping busy and won't allow it. Ogici trying to get back to full guard but Jensen takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Ogici really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jensen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Jensen with good strikes from the mount here!#SUB# Jensen is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Jensen extends the arm and Ogici is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jamie Jensen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 14, 2016 |
#R1# Nice sprawl there from Ware as Pixel shoots in. Ware could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Pixel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Pixel throws a right hand that Ware ducks under and follows up with a left that Ware also avoids with ease.#CL2# Pixel clinches with his opponent.
Ware wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pixel has him pressed against the cage. A battle for position here, against the cage. Ware goes for a takedown attempt but Pixel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ware stuffs the takedown attempt from Pixel. Pixel gets slowly back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Ware closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pixel's guard. Pixel is wriggling around but Ware manages to pass to half guard.
Ware perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1# Pixel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Pixel trying to control here.
#SUB2# Pixel looking for submissions off his back. Pixel is trying to get back to full guard. Pixel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Ware postures up.
Pixel wants to control but Ware passes easily into half guard.
Ware sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pixel defending well though. Ware keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Pixel is trying to get back to full guard. Ware seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3# Pixel trying to hold on to Ware's head to control him but Ware postures up.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Ware shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pixel but Pixel pushes him off and we're back to square one. Pixel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Pixel looks to move away, Ware throws a big counter combo but Pixel just gets out of the way. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pixel. Dallas Ware has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ellias Pixel.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. The fight stays on the outside here - Pixel looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Pixel tries to clinch up but Ware circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC# Ware's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Horrible takedown attempt by Ware or perhaps it was just good defense by Pixel, which made it look bad. Pixel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Ware seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD# Ware gets a double leg takedown into Pixel's guard. Ware engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dallas Ware will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Pixel throws a series of punches but Ware avoids them all with ease. An attempted straight right counter from Ware misses the target. Ware fails with the takedown. Pixel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ware defends well and Pixel ends up having to push Ware into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Ware darts in looking for a takedown but Pixel gets double underhooks and turns Ware into the cage. #TD2# Pixel bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Pixel creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Ware is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Pixel is controlling him well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pixel working the strikes but Ware uses the opportunity to regain half guard. Ware tries to kick Pixel off but Pixel keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2# Pixel seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1# Pixel is looking to take a break and control but Ware is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Ware strikes from the bottom but Pixel uses the opportunity to move to side control.
#SUB2# Pixel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pixel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Dallas Ware overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Pixel is breathing heavily. Ware is trying to control Pixel's posture but Pixel avoids it. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Pixel looking to control but instead Ware has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard. Pixel prevents Ware from standing back up.
Pixel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Ware might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Pixel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ware knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Ware is looking to improve his position.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Ware is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pixel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dallas Ware. That's going to take a lot out of him. Pixel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pixel wants it to stay on the feet.#T3##TD# Ware manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pixel on his heels. He'll look to pass Pixel's guard now, I'm sure. Pixel is wriggling around but Ware manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB# Pixel tries to kick Ware off but Ware keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Pixel trying to hold on to Ware's head to control him but Ware postures up.
Ware prevents Pixel from improving his position. Ware seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4##SUB2# Pixel looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Pixel wants to get back to his feet.
Ware content to control rather than advance. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ware lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ellias Pixel will probably get the nod - 10:9. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3##CL2# Pixel clinches up with Ware and pushes him back against the cage.#TD# Ware pulls guard. Pixel trying to control the position from guard on top but Ware is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Pixel slips nicely into half guard. Ware is not content to let Pixel control the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pixel not landing any meaningful shots this time. Ware is controlling Pixel's trapped leg to prevent Pixel from advancing to side control.#T1# Pixel trying to pass the guard but Ware defending well. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Pixel looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ware with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Ware wants to control but Pixel is keeping busy.
Pixel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ware's head. Ware is trying to stand.
Pixel trying to control from Ware's half guard. Ware has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Pixel trying to control but Ware is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2# Pixel gets in close and instigates a clinch. Ware stalls. #BC2# Pixel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pixel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ware's waist but Ware gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pixel off to one side. #CL2# Pixel clinches up against the cage.#T3# Ware tries to pull guard but Pixel forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD# Ware pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ware keeping full guard, as Pixel tries to pass. Pixel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#ES# Ware pushes Pixel off and gets back to his feet.
Pixel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Pixel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. It looked like Ware was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Pixel missing with a left hand there. Ware was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD# Ware looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pixel! Pixel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ware wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4# Pixel tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ware presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Ware controlling from mount. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ware breaks from Pixel's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dallas Ware. I think Ware 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28 Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28 Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dallas Ware!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 11, 2016 |
#R1# Rodgers darts in looking for a takedown but Wayne gets double underhooks and turns Rodgers into the cage. Wayne scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2# It looks like Florencio Rodgers has been cut. Rodgers tries to clinch up. Rodgers walks into a stiff left hand from Wayne. Wayne drops Rodgers with a big left hand! Rodgers is injured, injured bad! Wayne jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damion Wayne! After the big win, Damion Wayne made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Versus and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 07, 2016 |
#R1# Taylor throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL# and Jensen counters by moving into the clinch. Come on Jensen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Taylor content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The referee calls for Jensen to work.
Jensen stalling in the clinch.
The referee calls for Jensen to work.
Taylor tries to throw a body punch but Jensen avoids it by throwing Taylor back against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Taylor letting Jensen take a breather here. Jensen really is a fat lump. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jamie Jensen.#TD# Jensen gets the takedown into side control. #SUB# Jensen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1##SUB# Taylor reaches up around Jensen's neck trying to control. But Jensen takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Taylor! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Taylor is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Jensen celebrates the victory with the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jamie Jensen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 06, 2016 |
#R1# Ensign pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ensign tries for a takedown but Ware sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Ware ducks under a wild hook from Ensign. Ware tried to counter with a leg kick but Ensign avoided it. Ware shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ensign as he jumps to the side. #TD# Ensign gets caught flat footed, as Ware shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Ensign tries to land a sweep but no joy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Ensign is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ensign tries to strike from the bottom.
Ware postures up.
#T1# Ensign bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ware's guard. #REVB##SUB2# Ensign drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ware looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ware looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ware! #REVR# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ware connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ensign some visible discomfort.
Ensign is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Ensign tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Ware easily slips into full mount! #T2# Ware avoids the attempt from Ensign to control. Ensign might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ware haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Ensign is working to get back to half guard.
Ensign is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Ware is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ensign can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ensign tries to lock up and control but Ware gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3# Ensign working to try and regain half guard.
Ensign takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Ware tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Ware avoids the attempt from Ensign to control. Ensign is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ware takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4# Ensign is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ware with a couple of short strikes. Ensign is looking to improve his position but Ware isn't that keen on the idea. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ware controlling from the full mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dallas Ware dominated that round. The cut man is working on Dallas Ware's cut. 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# Ensign misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ware could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Ensign throws a head kick but Ware moves out of range.
Cooper Ensign seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A looping hook to the body misses from Ensign. Ware does a little dance to reset his feet. Ware throws a counter high kick but Ensign was just alert enough to avoid it.#TD2# Ensign changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ware looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Ware is trying to buck Ensign off. Ware might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Ware struggling a bit here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ensign tries to advance position but instead Ware slips a leg back in to half guard. Ensign throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1# Ensign looks to land a strike but Ware avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Ensign trying to control the position from guard on top but Ware is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Ensign landing with the ground and pound. Ware seems keen to control Ensign's posture. Ensign must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Ensign trying to control the position from guard on top but Ware is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Ware fails with a takedown attempt. Ware defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ensign. Ensign fails with a takedown attempt. Ensign fails to land the takedown. Dallas Ware has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cooper Ensign. Ensign is breathing heavily.#T3# Ware shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ensign as he avoids it easily. Ware dives in for a single leg takedown but Ensign sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. A head kick misses from Ensign. Ware half committed to a counter leg kick.#TD2# Ensign closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ensign lands in his opponent's guard.#ES# The fighters are working up against the cage. Ware manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Ensign struggles to land a body shot inside as Ware controls his hands.
#T4# Ware controlling the action here for a moment.
Ensign unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ware lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Ensign looking to stall.
Ware is pushing Ensign up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Ware is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ensign to keep the fight standing. Ware on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD# Ware pulls guard effortlessly. 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! Ware trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Ware looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cooper Ensign will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Dallas Ware'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##TD2# Ensign shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ensign was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Ware is not content to let Ensign control the position. Sloppy strikes there by Ensign. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ensign is looking to take a break and control but Ware is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2# Ensign tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ensign has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1# Ensign tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. Ensign is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ware will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2# Ensign swings around for an armbar but Ware sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ensign's guard. Ware working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ensign's head.#T2# Ware is fighting to break Ensign's control of his arms but Ensign is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#ES2# The fighters are working up against the cage. Ensign manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Ensign takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Ensign lands a nice knee to the body. Ware is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ensign to keep the fight standing. Ensign is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2# Ensign pulls guard. Ware postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Ensign trying to keep a closed guard but Ware is proving a slippery customer.
Ware stopping the sweep attempt from Ensign.#T3# Ensign working a defensive guard here.
Ware controlling from the top position. #SUB2# Ensign is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD# Ware looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Ensign is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ensign trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ware manages to pass to mount!
Ensign is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Cooper Ensign. I think Ensign 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29 Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27 Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dallas Ware!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 06, 2016 |
#R1# A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Streets. Streets looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Streets shoots for a takedown but Valdez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Valdez misses with an uppercut. Streets throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Valdez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL# Valdez instigates a clinch. Valdez lands with a right to the head. #ROC# Streets is rocked!#TD# Valdez has picked Streets up - he's going for a ride! Valdez dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Streets pushes Valdez off but Valdez dives into side control.
Streets is still in real trouble! Can Valdez finish him? Valdez working the body and head with strikes. Valdez creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB# Valdez has hold of Streets's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Streets seems comfortable defending it but Valdez has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Streets is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Streets is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Valdez couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gregg Valdez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 02, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Bonifacio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ware, pushing him back against the cage. Ware tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bonifacio smiles and moves away.
#CL2# Bonifacio gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Bonifacio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ware backwards. Bonifacio unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bonifacio unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ware lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Ware is breathing heavily. Bonifacio lands an elbow just above Ware 's eye. #CUT2# It looks like Dallas Ware has been cut. A battle for position here, against the cage. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bonifacio obliges. Bonifacio lands a good knee to the midsection. Ware won't want to take too many of those. Bonifacio lands a shoulder strike. 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! Bonifacio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Bonifacio is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Bonifacio lands a knee to the body.
Ware takes a shot to the head. Bonifacio working Ware over with knees to the body. Bonifacio utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T1# Bonifacio lands an elbow just above Ware 's eye. Bonifacio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Bonifacio lands an elbow just above Ware 's eye. Bonifacio landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Bonifacio.
Knees to the body from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio lands a right hand. Knees to the body from Bonifacio.
Ware takes a knee to the side of the body. Bonifacio connects with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ware takes a knee to the side of the body. Bonifacio unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ware fails to pull guard.
Bonifacio landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bonifacio unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ware lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Bonifacio utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Bonifacio lands a shoulder strike. #T2# Bonifacio lands a good knee to the midsection. Ware won't want to take too many of those. Bonifacio lands a good knee to the midsection. Ware won't want to take too many of those. Bonifacio putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ware in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Knees to the body from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio landing knees to the head.
Ware really is a fat lump. Ware is trying to pull guard but Bonifacio turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dallas Ware. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bonifacio unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ware jumps guard but Bonifacio turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Bonifacio landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bonifacio unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ware is trying to pull guard but Bonifacio turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Bonifacio lands a knee to the body.
Bonifacio lands on the inside with an uppercut. Bonifacio lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Bonifacio missing with knees to the body.
Ware is looking for a takedown. Knees to the body from Bonifacio.
#T3# A short left from Bonifacio. Ware is trying to drag Bonifacio to the mat but Bonifacio just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Bonifacio lands a good knee to the midsection. Ware won't want to take too many of those. Bonifacio lands an elbow just above Ware 's eye. Bonifacio lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Bonifacio lands a knee to the body.
Bonifacio is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ware is defending well for now. Ware taking a breather. Bonifacio is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Ware avoiding damage as Bonifacio throws knees to the body.
Ware takes a knee to the side of the body. #TD# Ware ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ware no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Ware might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Bonifacio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Ware preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Ware looking for a sweep. Not yet Ware, not yet. #T4# Ware working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bonifacio. Ware avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bonifacio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ware works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Bonifacio is looking to work some ground and pound but Ware has wrist control. Bonifacio throwing strikes from guard but Ware blocks nicely. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Bonifacio feints and then cracks Ware's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ware down. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2# Bonifacio clinches with his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bonifacio utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Bonifacio utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Bonifacio dominated that round. The cut man is working on Dallas Ware's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Ware takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bonifacio connects with the punch. Ware tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bonifacio swivels and escapes. Bonifacio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2# Bonifacio rushes Ware and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Bonifacio lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Bonifacio is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Bonifacio landing knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bonifacio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ware backwards. #CUT2# Dallas Ware's cut is getting worse. Bonifacio lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Bonifacio lands a nice knee to the body. Bonifacio unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ware lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bonifacio working Ware over with knees to the body. Bonifacio connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ware's face.
#T1# Bonifacio scores a nice knee to the body.
Bonifacio lands a knee to the body.
Ware looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Jose Bonifacio seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Ware tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ware is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bonifacio to keep the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dallas Ware. That's going to take a lot out of him. A short right hand to the side of the head by Bonifacio. Bonifacio lands a good knee to the midsection. Ware won't want to take too many of those. Bonifacio landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ware tries to pull guard but Bonifacio won't allow it.
Bonifacio lands an elbow just above Ware 's eye. #TD# Ware pulls Bonifacio into guard.
Bonifacio postures up in Ware's guard and throws a big left but Ware blocks it. Bonifacio throwing strikes from guard but Ware blocks nicely. Ware trying to keep a closed guard but Bonifacio is proving a slippery customer.
Ware avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2# Bonifacio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Bonifacio is looking to work some ground and pound but Ware has wrist control. Ware has momentary wrist control but Bonifacio slips an elbow through the middle. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Bonifacio throwing strikes from guard but Ware blocks nicely. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Dallas Ware is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bonifacio turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2# Bonifacio closes the distance and pushes Ware back into the cage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bonifacio is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Bonifacio unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bonifacio unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ware lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Bonifacio with a knee to the head.
#T3# Bonifacio utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Bonifacio looking to throw knees to the head but Ware is blocking nicely.
Ware wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bonifacio has him pressed against the cage. Bonifacio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Ware working hard to break the clinch. Bonifacio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Bonifacio utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Ware blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Bonifacio scores a nice knee to the body.
Ware tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bonifacio just stands there and leans against the cage. Bonifacio lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Ware has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Bonifacio using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bonifacio landing knees to the head.
#T4# Ware is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bonifacio to keep the fight standing. Bonifacio landing knees to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bonifacio obliges. Ware has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bonifacio avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Bonifacio is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Ware has Bonifacio pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bonifacio manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Bonifacio crunches a lovely knee into Ware's ribcage. Bonifacio scores with a shoulder strike. Bonifacio lands a nice knee to the body. Bonifacio crunches a lovely knee into Ware's ribcage. Bonifacio prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD# Ware jumps guard and drags Bonifacio to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Ware utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bonifacio accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Bonifacio throwing strikes from guard but Ware blocks nicely. Bonifacio is looking to work some ground and pound but Ware has wrist control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Bonifacio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Dallas Ware's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Ware on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL2# Bonifacio gets a clinch. Ware working hard to break the clinch. Bonifacio unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ware lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Bonifacio connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ware's face.
Bonifacio scores with a shoulder strike. Bonifacio lands a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bonifacio. Bonifacio creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ware's defenses. Bonifacio lands an elbow inside that Ware shrugs off. Bonifacio lands a damaging elbow. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bonifacio obliges. Ware fails to pull guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Bonifacio gets through Ware's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Bonifacio unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ware lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Bonifacio lands with a left to the head. #T1# Ware on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ware tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bonifacio's elbow. Knees to the body from Bonifacio.
Ware tries to pull guard but Bonifacio holds him up against the cage and eventually Ware drops back down to his feet.
Bonifacio lands a right hand. Bonifacio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ware backwards. Bonifacio scores a nice knee to the body.
Ware blocks the elbow strike.
Bonifacio tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ware is trying to stall.
Ware takes a knee to the side of the body. Bonifacio lands a knee to the head.
Bonifacio throws an elbow but it misses.
Bonifacio tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ware avoids it. Ware tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bonifacio smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dallas Ware. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# Bonifacio closes the distance and clinches. #T2# Ware fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bonifacio is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bonifacio using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. A short uppercut from Bonifacio. Bonifacio lands an elbow that stopped Ware in his tracks for a moment. Bonifacio lands a knee to the body.
Bonifacio lands a good knee to the midsection. Ware won't want to take too many of those. Bonifacio working Ware over with knees to the body. Ware wants a takedown.
Ware tries to pull guard but Bonifacio won't allow it.
Ware is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bonifacio to keep the fight standing.#T3# Knees to the body from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio lands a good knee to the midsection. Ware won't want to take too many of those. Bonifacio prevents the takedown attempt.
Bonifacio working Ware over with knees to the body. Ware tries to pull guard but Bonifacio holds him up against the cage and eventually Ware drops back down to his feet.
Ware can't break the clinch.
#TD# Ware turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Bonifacio is pushing Ware's head away, looking to escape. Ware manages to hold on to the position though. Ware taking a break here but Bonifacio is having none of it and regains half guard. #T4# Bonifacio is refusing to be controlled, as Ware sits in half guard. #ES2# Bonifacio makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! 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! Bonifacio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ware circles away quickly and effectively. Dallas Ware has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jose Bonifacio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Ware takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Jose Bonifacio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Bonifacio has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 24:30 Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 24:30 Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Bonifacio! A victorious Jose Bonifacio thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2016 |
#R1# The fight stays on the outside here - Roy looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Jensen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Roy sprawls and moves away.#TD2# Roy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jensen moves into full guard.
Roy being controlled here momentarily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jensen trying to control the position.
#T1# Roy preventing the sweep. Roy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jensen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Jensen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roy. Jensen is looking to stand up but Roy isn't so interested in that idea. Jensen keeping moving, preventing Roy from controlling successfully. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Jensen. #T2# Jensen trying to control the action but Roy is working from the bottom. Roy can't do much from the bottom here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU# Jensen stands up and beckons Roy to his feet. #TD2# Roy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES# Jensen manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T3##TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Jensen enables Roy to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jensen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES# Jensen has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Roy off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Bruce Roy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD# Roy gets caught napping as Jensen dives in and scores a takedown. Roy manages to retain guard. Roy looks winded!#SU# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Jensen stands up from guard. Let's bang! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Roy tries to close the distance and clinch but Jensen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Jensen tries to counter by clinching up but Roy breaks away and moves out of range.#T4# Roy moves to clinch but Jensen breaks away #TD# and Jensen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Roy won't be happy with that. #SUB# Jensen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB# Jensen tries for a kimura but Roy is defending well. Roy can't do much from the bottom here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Jensen dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2##TD2# Roy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jensen is trying to defend but Roy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES# Jensen manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD# Jensen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Roy tries to roll over but Jensen keeps him under control.#SUB# Jensen is looking for a kimura but Roy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jensen to get the leverage. Roy tries to kick Jensen off but Jensen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1# Roy trying to hold on to Jensen's head to control him but Jensen postures up.
Roy is breathing heavily.#SU# Jensen stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. Jensen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roy can do to turn this around?#TD2# Roy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jensen sprawls well initially but Roy persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES# Jensen kicks off Roy and gets to his feet. Jensen slips a jab and a cross from Roy.
Roy wants to clinch up but Jensen keeps it at a distance. Jensen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2# Roy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jensen's guard.#ES# Jensen wriggles free and stands up. #T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2# Roy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jensen on his heels. He'll look to pass Jensen's guard now, I'm sure.#ES# Jensen is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC# Jensen breaks the clinch.
Roy tries to clinch #TD# and Jensen counters with a takedown into side control. #SU# Jensen decides to stand up, so the ref orders Roy to his feet. Jamie Jensen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD# Jensen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Roy is trying to defend but Jensen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T3# Roy is trying to control but Jensen passes into side control!
#SUB# Jensen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Roy has escaped the position, nice work there. #SU# Jensen stands up and beckons Roy to his feet. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD# Jensen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Roy is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB# Jensen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Roy, who protects the arm well. Roy is trying to work for a sweep but Jensen has mounted him! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Jensen dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##TD# Jensen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Roy's guard.#SU# Jensen stands and steps away. Roy gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Jensen could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD2# Roy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES# Jensen bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2# Roy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jensen to the ground. Roy is now in Jensen's guard. Jensen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Roy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SU# Jensen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T1# A lazy body kick from Roy #TD# and Jensen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Roy won't be happy with that. Roy is looking to get back to his feet here but Jensen is keeping cool and he's managed to take Roy's back. Roy tries to escape but Jensen has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB# Jensen is persistently looking for the submission but Roy is defending it well.
Roy just trying to survive but Jensen is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB# Jensen patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T2##SUB# Jensen is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Roy knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Roy for a finish. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Roy tries to roll but Jensen sticks to his back.
#SUB# Roy defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB# Jensen is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Roy taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Jensen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jamie Jensen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2016 |
#R1# Nunez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Nunez lands an overhand right. Matt Nunez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ware walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Nunez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Nunez throws a hook to the side of Ware's head but Ware sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Ware feinted there with a counter leg kick. Nunez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nunez wants it to stay on the feet. Nunez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Nunez looks to land a combination but Ware avoids it well. Ware will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Nunez misses the shot to the body. As Nunez looks to move away, Ware throws a big counter combo but Nunez just gets out of the way.#TD# Ware shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nunez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ware's corner is telling him to maintain position. Ware landing with the ground and pound. #T1# Ware controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Nunez wants to sweep but no luck. Nunez wants to stand and escape but Ware is having none of it. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Ware with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Ware checks a leg kick. Nunez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Nunez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Ware takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nunez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ware momentarily.
Nunez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ware had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T2# Nunez throws out a loose jab but Ware uses good head movement to avoid it. Nunez lands an overhand right. Ware shoots and misses letting Nunez counter with a right hand. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dallas Ware. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ware shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nunez pinned against the cage. Nunez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Ware shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Nunez misses with a straight right. This has been an exciting period of action! Nunez lands a jab. Nunez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Ware ducks right into an uppercut from Nunez. #T3# Nunez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Nunez throws a jab when Ware was well out of range. As Nunez backs away, Ware returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Nunez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Ware takes one to the chin there. Ware shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nunez defends it nicely. Nunez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Nunez misses with a wild body shot. An attempted straight right counter from Ware misses the target. Nunez clobbers Ware with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Nunez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ware could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Nunez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#TD# Ware drives through with a takedown into guard. Nunez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4##SUB# Ware drops back looking for a leg! Nunez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nunez manages to kick Ware off! Ware jumps back into Nunez's guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ware is working Nunez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Nunez wants to stand up but Ware is controlling him. #SUB# Ware drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ware jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Nunez dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Nunez cracks Ware with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Ware shoots for a takedown but Nunez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Matt Nunez seems to be getting the better of the standup. Nunez lands with a cross. Nunez scores with a punch to the head. Horrible takedown attempt by Ware or perhaps it was just good defense by Nunez, which made it look bad. Nunez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. A decent looking cross lands there for Nunez. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ware slips a jab and a cross from Nunez.
Ware looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dallas Ware. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nunez misses the body punch and Ware counters with a left and a right that stings Nunez. Nunez lands a jab. Matt Nunez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1# A left lands for Nunez. Ware uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nunez. Ware takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Ware takes one to the chin there. Ware looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Ware uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nunez. A bone on bone clash there as Ware blocks the leg kick.
Nunez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ware is out of range and Nunez settles back down. Ware walks into a jab. Nunez tries to bum rush Ware with a series of wild strikes but Ware uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Nunez is breathing heavily. Ware ducks under a wild hook from Nunez. A swing and a miss from Nunez. Nunez thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2# Nunez lands a jab. Nunez leaves Ware with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Nunez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nunez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ware. Ware appears to be looking for a big counter. Nunez moves into range and connects with a jab. Ware with a poor takedown letting Nunez counter with a right hand. Nunez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Ware takes one on the button. Nunez has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Nunez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ware. Ware circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Danga de danga de dang - Nunez scores with a four punch combination! Nunez throws a jab when Ware was well out of range. Nunez misses with a right hand and Ware counters with a good low kick that Nunez was not able to check. #T3# Nunez misses with a low kick as Ware jumps back.#TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Nunez enables Ware to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nunez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Nunez wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ware manages to pass to side control. #REVB# Ware slips a nice elbow through Nunez's hands, connecting with Nunez's forehead. Ware stalling. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nunez can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4# Nunez is trying to escape back to his feet but Ware uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Nunez bucks up and tries to throw Ware off but instead Ware has got his back! Ware really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Nunez. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Nunez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Ware's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Nunez misses with an uppercut. Ware saw that one coming. Ware throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nunez's waist but Nunez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ware off to one side. Nunez throws out a counter right but Ware avoids it with no problem. Ware walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Nunez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Ware blocks a low kick nicely. Ware went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Nunez scores with a decent looking hook. Nunez lands a nice shot that snaps Ware's head back.
Nunez scores with a hook. Dallas Ware is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Nunez looks to land a left hand but Ware moved out of range nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ware closes the distance and clinches up with Nunez, looking for a takedown. Ware pushes Nunez against the cage but Nunez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Nunez looks like he wants to counter punch here. Nunez misses with a low kick.
Nunez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ware. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dallas Ware. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nunez with a jab.#T1##TD# Ware feints and as Nunez raises his hands in defense, Ware changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Ware is stalling in the full guard. Ware prevents Nunez from getting back to his feet. #T2# Ware's corner is telling him to maintain position. Dallas Ware overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Ware content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Nunez wants to hit a switch here but Ware passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nunez there! Ware trying to control but Nunez is having none of it. #T3# Ware lands with some strikes. Matt Nunez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Nunez tries to lock up and control but Ware gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Ware sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Ware scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Nunez?
#T4# The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ware cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Nunez squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
#SUB# Nunez defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ware. Nunez tries to get back to half guard but can't. Nunez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Nunez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ware controlling the pace for now. Dallas Ware has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ware putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dallas Ware. I think Nunez 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29 Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Nunez! A very excited looking Matt Nunez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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