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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2017 |
#R1# Kormac gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Wheeler counters with a three punch combo that has Kormac backing up. Kormac nods at Wheeler to acknowledge the strikes. Kormac shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wheeler sprawls well. Wheeler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kormac gets slowly back to his feet. Horrible takedown attempt by Kormac or perhaps it was just good defense by Wheeler, which made it look bad. As Kormac looks to move away, Wheeler throws a big counter combo but Kormac just gets out of the way. Bret Wheeler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Kormac. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kormac lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL# Wheeler instigates a clinch. #TD# Wheeler gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kormac regains guard.
Kormac wants to get back to his feet but Wheeler passes into half guard.
#T1##REVB# Wheeler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Wheeler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kormac with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2# Kormac with the active half guard here but Wheeler passes nicely into side control. Kormac takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#SUB# Kormac is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wheeler's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Wheeler! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Kormac has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bret Wheeler!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2017 |
#R1# We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD# Wheeler manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Skjoldr on his heels. He'll look to pass Skjoldr's guard now, I'm sure. Skjoldr wants to get back to his feet but Wheeler passes into half guard.
Wheeler takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB# Wheeler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Skjoldr has managed to free his arm - good work. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Skjoldr is looking to escape. Wheeler working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Skjoldr tries to kick Wheeler off in order to stand up. Wheeler Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. Wheeler lands an elbow. Wheeler lands an elbow. Wheeler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Skjoldr tries to escape but Wheeler is in control. Wheeler is putting a hurting on Skjoldr here, landing some big shots from side control. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB# Wheeler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB# Wheeler wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Skjoldr, who protects the arm well. #T1##SUB# Wheeler has hold of Skjoldr's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Skjoldr seems comfortable defending it but Wheeler has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Skjoldr is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Skjoldr is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Wheeler couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bret Wheeler!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 14, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Wheeler tries to keep at a distance but Lucas has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD# Wheeler manages to pull guard.
Lucas working some strikes from top position. Lucas stays in close to Wheeler's body and controls the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lucas scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB# Wheeler working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lucas has passed into half guard!
Lucas is keen to just control but Wheeler is a slippery customer. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lucas trying to pass the guard but Wheeler defending well. #T1# Lucas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Wheeler strikes from the bottom but Lucas passes into mount!
Wheeler is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wheeler is trying to reverse the position but instead Lucas has taken his back - oops! Lucas missing with strikes. Wheeler is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lucas slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
A lull in the action here.
Lucas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Wheeler tries to roll but Lucas sticks to his back.
#T2##SUB2# Wheeler is trying to defend against the choke here but Lucas has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Lucas Tightens the hold and Wheeler taps out furiously! Lucas displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shaun Lucas!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Eivind Espedal gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2# Eivind Espedal breaks from the clinch.
Eivind Espedal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Wheeler tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Eivind Espedal manages to circle out of the way. A jab lands there for Eivind Espedal. Eivind Espedal throws a head kick that Wheeler semi-blocks.
#ROC2# Wheeler is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Bret Wheeler has been cut. Eivind Espedal throws a head kick but Wheeler moves out of range.
Oh Wheeler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Eivind Espedal lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Wheeler head around and knocks him out cold! Eivind Espedal hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kristian Eivind Espedal!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 17, 2017 |
#R1# Kram misses with a series of wild punches.
Wheeler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Kram throws a right hand that Wheeler ducks under and follows up with a left that Wheeler also avoids with ease. Wheeler is looking for a counter combo. A swing and a miss from Kram. Wheeler seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2# Wheeler gets tackled into the cage by Kram. Kram maintains the clinch. #TD# Wheeler successfully pulls guard.
Wheeler trying to strike off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wheeler punching to the body, from the bottom. #SUB# Wheeler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kram must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Kram trying to control the position from guard on top but Wheeler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB# Wheeler looking for a guillotine here but Kram defends easily.
#SUB# Wheeler is looking for a triangle but Kram pushes his legs off easily.
Wheeler wants to stand but Kram is controlling the position. Wheeler keeping moving, preventing Kram from controlling successfully. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Wheeler throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Wheeler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kram ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Kram connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Genghis Kram is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2# Kram moves into range and clinches up with Wheeler. Wheeler can't get the takedown.
Wheeler is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Kram controlling the action here for a moment.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wheeler as Kram tries to tie him up. #T3# Kram can't break the clinch.
#BC# Wheeler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Wheeler. Kram throws a right hand that Wheeler ducks under and follows up with a left that Wheeler also avoids with ease. Wheeler misses with a head kick.
Wheeler avoids the head kick by Kram.
Kram lands with a nice combination. Wheeler backs away looking to recover.#CUT2# It looks like Bret Wheeler has been cut. Kram works Wheeler's body with a nice hook. Wheeler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kram.
As Kram looks to move away, Wheeler throws a big counter combo but Kram just gets out of the way. Genghis Kram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4# Kram misses with a few strikes there.
#CL# Wheeler has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wheeler is looking for a takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bret Wheeler. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kram gets underhooks to prevent Wheeler's takedown attempt.
Kram avoiding damage.
Wheeler jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kram walks away with a smile on his face. Wheeler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Wheeler is breathing heavily. Kram feints a jab promting Wheeler to slip. Kram then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wheeler slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A head kick misses from Kram. Wheeler appears to be looking for a big counter. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2# Kram drives through and clinches with Wheeler against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Genghis Kram dominated that round. The cut man is working on Bret Wheeler'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# Kram throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kram throws a right hand that Wheeler ducks under and follows up with a left that Wheeler also avoids with ease. Kram throws a leg kick and Wheeler counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2# Kram has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kram is trying to force a seperation but Wheeler has the dominant position. A right handed body shot lands from Kram.
Wheeler has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kram after a bit of a struggle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kram prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wheeler looking for a takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bret Wheeler. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nice body punch from Kram. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wheeler as Kram tries to tie him up. Kram lands with a right to the head. #T1# Kram stops a takedown attempt from Wheeler.
Kram has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Wheeler has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kram is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Wheeler tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wheeler as Kram tries to tie him up. Kram looking to throw knees to the head but Wheeler is blocking nicely.
Wheeler changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kram fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2# Kram has managed to clinch.
Kram is trying to break the clinch but Wheeler has him pressed against the cage. Wheeler jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kram walks away with a smile on his face. Wheeler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2# Kram throws a combination. Wheeler tries to block but a couple of punches get through. A head kick misses from Kram. Wheeler appears to be looking for a big counter. Kram lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wheeler backs up against the cage.
#ROC2# Wheeler is rocked! Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Kram! Wheeler is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Genghis Kram!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 29, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Holden gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lucifari to score an easy takedown into full guard. Lucifari has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Emerald MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB# Holden has his foot on Lucifari's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lucifari works his way back into a safe position though. Lucifari working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Holden wants to sweep here but Lucifari controlling him for the moment. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Holden is on top in guard.
#REVR# Lucifari really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Holden. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Holden throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lucifari works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Lucifari utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Holden won't allow Lucifari to get back to his feet. Lucifari working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Holden. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Holden throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lucifari works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1# Holden working some strikes from top position. Holden stopping the sweep attempt from Lucifari. Holden throwing strikes but missing. Holden postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Holden with a nice head shot there. Holden postures up in Lucifari's guard and throws a big left but Lucifari blocks it. Lucifari avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Lucifari is trying to control the position but Holden postures up. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Holden accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2# Holden missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Lucifari looks winded!#TD# Holden bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Sloppy strikes there by Holden. Lucifari is trying to get back to his feet. Holden in side control, throwing shots but Lucifari defends. Holden throws an elbow but Lucifari slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB# Holden thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lucifari can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB# Holden thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3# Holden working the body and head with strikes. Lucifari is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB# Holden tries for a kimura but Lucifari is defending well. Check out the look on Holden's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T4##SUB# Holden is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Lucifari looks calm but he's in trouble here. Holden gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Lucifari is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Holden lets go of the hold and Lucifari can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Adrian Holden!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2016 |
#R1# Yang throws a body kick that misses. Holden shoots in looking for a takedown but Yang manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Holden's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Yang appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#TD2# Yang fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Holden to the ground. Yang is now in Holden's guard. Yang stands and throws Holden's legs to the side, diving into side control. Yang trying to control the position but Holden is working away. Holden manages to get back to half guard. Yang wants to take a breather but Holden is having none of it. Yang is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Yang seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB# Holden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB# Holden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1# Yang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holden keeps working. Holden tries to get to full guard but Yang has control of the leg. Yang trying to control from half guard but Holden is working away. Yang is looking to advance position but Holden won't allow it. Holden is trying to get back to full guard.#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.#SUB2# Yang is looking for a kimura here.
Holden tries to roll over but Yang keeps him under control.#SUB2# Yang is working for a kimura but Holden is defending it quite comfortably.
Yang is keen to just control but Holden is a slippery customer.#T3# Yang prevents Holden from improving his position. Holden gets back to full guard.
Yang looks winded! Holden keeping moving, preventing Yang from controlling successfully. #SUB# Yang is sitting in close to Holden's body. Holden has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Yang is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Yang is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Holden.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Adrian Holden!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 15, 2016 |
#R1# Webb tries a head kick but it misses.
Bird thinks about countering with a body kick. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bird.#CL2# Webb closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Webb blocks an elbow strike. Webb is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2# Webb gets control of Bird's arms and successfully pulls guard. Webb will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Webb not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2# Webb is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bird defends well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bird's corner is telling him to maintain position. Webb keeping moving, preventing Bird from controlling successfully. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Bird controls from within his opponent's guard. Webb trying to strike off his back.
Webb tries to land a sweep but no joy. Bird is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Bird stopping the sweep attempt from Webb. Webb wants to stand and escape but Bird is having none of it. Webb throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Nice takedown defense from Bird. No joy for Webb on that attempt. Bird darts in looking for a takedown but Webb gets double underhooks and turns Bird into the cage. #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.#TD2# Bird gets caught flat footed, as Webb shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES# The fighters are working up against the cage. Bird manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Bird can't find room to land a body shot as Webb controls the action.
Webb changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bird fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bird fails with the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrence Bird. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bird throws a series of punches but Webb moves out of range. Webb drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bird defends it well.#TD2# Webb scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Bird pushes Webb away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Webb gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SU2# Webb decides to stand back up. Webb steps back and let's Bird get back to his feet.#T3# Webb darts in trying to clinch and Bird counters with a nice body shot. A punch combination from Webb misses. #TD2# Bird gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Bird looking to control.
Webb is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4# Webb is pushing down on Bird's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bird is fighting to maintain full guard but Webb has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2# Webb is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Webb is figuring out what he wants to do next. Webb's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2# Webb stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Bird to get to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Webb dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Webb is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bird sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Webb misses with a takedown attempt and Bird counters with a head kick. #CL2# Webb closes the distance and pushes Bird back into the cage. Bird jumps guard but Webb turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Webb is working for takedown but Bird is calmly controlling the position for now. Terrence Bird has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Webb. Bird leaning his opponent against the cage. Webb tries for a takedown but Bird manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Webb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1# Bird looks to score with a jab to the body but Webb is just out of range.#CL2# Webb closes the distance and pushes Bird back into the cage.#TD2# Webb pulls guard. Bird stops Webb from standing up. Bird postures up.
Bird won't allow Webb to get back to his feet. Bird wants to control from the top but Webb keeps moving. Webb looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Bird content to stall in guard here. Bird trying to control the position from guard on top but Webb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2##REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Craig Webb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2# Webb shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Webb was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Bird avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Webb. Bird might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2# Webb has an Americana. Bird didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Webb is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Webb hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Craig Webb!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1##KD2# McGregor lands a big head kick that sends Bird tumbling to the mat! McGregor takes a step backwards and waves Bird back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2# Bird is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Terrence Bird has been cut. McGregor digs a good hook to Bird's body.
Oh Bird is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Bird fails with a takedown attempt. McGregor tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD2# McGregor is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Bird is in big trouble! McGregor is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Bird. Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Conor McGregor! Conor McGregor bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2016 |
#R1# Bird is looking to land body kicks.#TD# Bird decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Bird is thwarting Creed's attempts to control the position. Creed regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2# Creed looking for a triangle here. Bird is fighting it but it looks tight! Creed pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Bird is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Johny Creed!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 26, 2016 |
#R1# McDonalds keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. McDonalds throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Holden was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. A head kick misses from McDonalds. Holden dives in for a single leg takedown but McDonalds sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2# Holden gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McDonalds to score an easy takedown into full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Holden wants to sweep here but McDonalds controlling him for the moment. McDonalds pushing down on Holden's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Holden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McDonalds pulls his head out easily. McDonalds trying to control the action but Holden is working from the bottom. #T1# Holden avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McDonalds. McDonalds lands strikes from half guard. McDonalds is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Holden has hold of McDonalds's hands but McDonalds slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. McDonalds throwing shots but Holden is blocking nicely. Holden moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Holden keeping full guard, as McDonalds tries to pass. McDonalds would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2# Holden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU2# McDonalds gets to his feet - Holden follows without any prompting. #TD# Holden looking to score a takedown here. McDonalds is defending well but Holden drives through and ends up in McDonalds's guard. Holden cracks McDonalds with a solid left hand. Holden will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Holden is fighting to break McDonalds's control of his arms but McDonalds is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Holden throws a strike but McDonalds rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# McDonalds slips nicely into half guard. Holden pushes McDonalds off looking to stand but McDonalds dives back in and keeps control.
#T3# Holden wants to get back to full guard. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Holden is trying to get back to full guard. Holden really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. McDonalds wants to take a breather but Holden is having none of it. Holden makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Holden. McDonalds trying to control but Holden is working from the bottom. Holden manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McDonalds manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# McDonalds looks winded! McDonalds trying to keep a closed guard but Holden is proving a slippery customer.
#T4# Holden working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Holden lands a couple of digs. Holden connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2# McDonalds is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Holden is working McDonalds over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Holden works over McDonalds with some ground and pound from guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Holden landing some decent shots from guard. Holden postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Connor McDonalds 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# No luck with that takedown attempt from Holden. No joy there for Holden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McDonalds with the counter takedown but Holden avoids it easily. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Holden is defended easily by McDonalds.#TD2# Holden gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McDonalds to score an easy takedown into full guard. Holden 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Holden keeping moving, preventing McDonalds from controlling successfully. #T1# McDonalds might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Holden haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Holden has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but McDonalds has passed into side control.
Holden takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. You can see the frustration on Holden's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2# McDonalds stands up and beckons Holden to his feet. #TD2# Holden gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T2# Holden 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. McDonalds scoring with punches to the head and body. Holden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. McDonalds trying to control the position from guard on top but Holden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. McDonalds must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. McDonalds is breathing heavily. Holden can't keep his opponent in guard - McDonalds advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Holden is trying to control but can't.
Holden gets back to full guard.
McDonalds sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Holden's guard. #T3# Holden wants to control but McDonalds is keeping busy.
Holden is doing well to control the position and prevent McDonalds from advancing to side control.#SUB# Holden looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Holden tries to get to full guard but McDonalds has control of the leg. #SU2# McDonalds stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Holden to get to his feet. #TD2# McDonalds scores with a takedown into Holden's guard.#T4# McDonalds trying to control but Holden is working from the bottom. #SUB# McDonalds is posturing up here but Holden has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! McDonalds tries to roll out but it's too tight and McDonalds has to tap! Slick submission there by Holden!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adrian Holden!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Rahman 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. Bird wants to get back to his feet but Rahman passes into half guard.
#REVR# Rahman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. It looks like Rahman might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bird wants to get back to his feet.
Rahman content to control rather than advance. #T1##T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Rahman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bird defending well though. Rahman tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Rahman shoots in for a double leg but Bird sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Bird appears to be looking for a big counter. Rahman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bird throws a series of punches but Rahman moves out of range. Bird throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rahman's waist but Rahman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bird off to one side. Rahman unleashes a big counter combination but Bird bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3##CL2# Rahman rushes Bird and presses him up against the cage. Bird makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Rahman tries to pull guard but Bird forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Bird tries to pull guard but Rahman forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Rahman jumps guard but Bird stands there with Rahman around his waist. Rahman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Terrence Bird has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Imaad Rahman.#TD2# Rahman gets control of Bird's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rahman will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Bird with a flurry of punches that miss. Rahman pulls Bird in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2# Bird is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Rahman has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bird is looking to defend but Rahman has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bird! Rahman pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bird taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Imaad Rahman!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1# Ziad fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Bird tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ziad manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Bird misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ziad is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Ziad tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bird sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ziad somewhat. Bird throws a head kick but Ziad moves out of range.
Bird throws a body punch but Ziad moves out of range. #CL2# Ziad gets in close and instigates a clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ziad connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bird's face.
#CUT2# It looks like Terrence Bird has been cut. Bird is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2# Ziad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1# Ziad shoots in looking for a takedown. Bird tries to sprawl out of it but Ziad keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bird manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Terrence Bird has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Con Ziad. Ziad plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Ziad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Bird throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ziad's waist but Ziad gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bird off to one side. Bird shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ziad as he avoids it easily. #T2##CL2# Ziad closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Ziad wants to take the fight to the mat but Bird manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Bird goes for a takedown attempt but Ziad pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bird closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ziad circles away. Bird shoots and misses #CL2# and Ziad holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Ziad is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Ziad is trying to pull guard but Bird turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Ziad is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bird to keep the fight standing. Ziad dodges an elbow strike from Bird.
#T3# Bird looking for a takedown. #TD2# Ziad decides to pull guard. Ziad is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bird is controlling him. Ziad pulls Bird in close to prevent any damage. Bird wants to control from the top but Ziad keeps moving. Bird is standing up over Ziad. Ziad looks to escape but Bird dives into side control.
#T4# Bird wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ziad keeps working. Ziad is looking for a sweep. Ziad is still trying to improve position. Bird wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ziad keeps working. Ziad is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bird off and has taken his back! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. I would not like to be Bird right now.
#SUB2# Ziad looking for the choke from the back. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Con Ziad dominated that round. The cut man is working on Terrence Bird's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ziad. Bird shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ziad as he jumps to the side. Con Ziad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Ziad shoots in for a takedown but Bird shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Ziad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ziad tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bird swivels and escapes. Terrence Bird has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Con Ziad. Ziad takes a shot right to the bread basket. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bird is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Bird shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ziad defends it nicely.#T1# Ziad tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bird swats him away and circles back towards the center. Ziad tries to clinch up. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ziad. Bird shrugs it off though. Ziad fails with the takedown. Bird just misses with a punch to the body.
Ziad throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bird. Ziad tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bird manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Ziad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2# Bird swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ziad makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Ziad misses with a head kick.
Ziad is breathing heavily. Bird tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ziad sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bird somewhat. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#TD# Bird drives through with a takedown into guard. Ziad has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2# Ziad looking for subs off his back but Bird has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T3# Bird content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Ziad wants to get back to his feet.#SUB# Bird is working for a submission of some sort.
Ziad has his hands clasped together around Bird's back. He's all about the action.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Bird content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ziad moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Terrence Bird will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Terrence Bird'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. This is the final round! #R3# Bird shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ziad sprawls well. Ziad wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bird gets slowly back to his feet. Ziad has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Ziad stuffs the takedown. Bird tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ziad swats him away and circles back towards the center. Bird misses with a body shot
and Ziad counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Ziad dives in and grabs Bird's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bird pushes down on Ziad's head and hops out. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bird looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrence Bird. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ziad wants to clinch.#T1# A shot to the body from Bird misses and Ziad counters with a leg kick. #CL2# Ziad closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2# Ziad pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2# Ziad had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bird defends it easily. Ziad seems keen to control Bird's posture.#SUB2# Ziad looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bird passes into half guard.
#T2# Ziad keeping hold of Bird's head, controlling as best he can. Let's hope that Ziad 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. Ziad is not content to let Bird control the position.#SUB# Bird seems to be looking for submissions.
Ziad keeping control of the position. #T3# Con Ziad has got the better of the ground game so far. Bird trying to control from half guard but Ziad is working away. Ziad looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Ziad with a lazy takedown attempt and Bird counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Ziad shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bird pinned against the cage. Bird gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Ziad is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Ziad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. A combination from Bird does no damage. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ziad. Bird tries a head kick but it misses.
Bird misses with a head kick.
Ziad stuffs the takedown. Ziad tries a quick counter leg kick but Bird is wise to it. Ziad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bird tries to land a leg kick but Ziad saw it coming and moves away.
Ziad feints the counter takedown. Ziad buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Con Ziad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Ziad 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:30 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Con Ziad!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 05, 2016 |
#R1# Holden shoots in and drives through. Dela Cruz sprawls well.#TD2# Dela Cruz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Holden's guard. Dela Cruz stopping the sweep attempt from Holden.#SUB2# Dela Cruz drops back looking for a leg! Holden is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Holden manages to kick Dela Cruz off! Dela Cruz jumps back into Holden's guard. Dela Cruz stops Holden from standing up. Holden 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. Dela Cruz won't allow Holden to get back to his feet. #SUB2# Dela Cruz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2# Dela Cruz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Holden looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Holden looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Holden! #REVR# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Holden working the ground and pound.#T1# The strikes coming from Holden are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Holden working the ground and pound but Dela Cruz is defending the strikes. Dela Cruz is looking to regain half guard here but Holden keeps moving and retains side control. Holden throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Dela Cruz works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #SUB2# Dela Cruz looking for submissions off his back. Holden slips a nice elbow through Dela Cruz's hands, connecting with Dela Cruz's forehead.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Nice strikes from Holden there. Holden winds up and cracks Dela Cruz with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Holden lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Holden missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Holden landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Holden missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Holden seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2# Dela Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Dela Cruz looks winded!#T3# Holden missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Holden is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Ground and pound from Holden. Holden thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dela Cruz's head. Dela Cruz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Holden. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Dela Cruz is defending against the submission attempts here by Holden.
Holden looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dela Cruz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Dela Cruz has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Hard Knocks Training. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T4# Holden not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Holden is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Holden throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Holden lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2# Dela Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Holden pulls his head out easily. Holden really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Holden throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Holden dominated that round. The cut man is working on Juan Dela Cruz'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# Holden shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dela Cruz sprawls well. Dela Cruz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Holden gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2# Dela Cruz scores with a takedown into Holden's guard. Dela Cruz won't allow Holden to sweep him here. #SUB2# Dela Cruz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Holden manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dela Cruz has Holden in his guard.#REVR# Holden missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dela Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Dela Cruz, not yet. #T1# Holden landing some decent shots from guard. Holden postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Holden throws an elbow that misses. Dela Cruz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Holden's guard. Nice move by Dela Cruz!#REVB# Dela Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Holden is retaining full guard. Dela Cruz is breathing heavily. Holden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dela Cruz is one step ahead there. Holden is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB# Holden is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Holden missing with the ground and pound from half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# Holden not landing any meaningful shots this time. Adrian Holden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Dela Cruz regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Holden. #SUB2# Holden got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dela Cruz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Holden has managed to get both his arms back between Dela Cruz's legs - danger averted. Holden scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3# Holden working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Holden throws a big right hand that misses. Holden cracks Dela Cruz with a solid left hand. Holden working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Holden lands a couple of digs.#SUB2# Holden stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Dela Cruz has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Holden manages to get his head free but now Dela Cruz has transitioned to an armbar! Holden grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Dela Cruz! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juan Dela Cruz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 28, 2016 |
#R1# Kutasiewicz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2# Kutasiewicz clinches. Kutasiewicz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD# Bird manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kutasiewicz is standing up over Bird. Bird looks to escape but Kutasiewicz dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kutasiewicz advances nicely into full mount. Kutasiewicz working away from the top, dropping strikes. Kutasiewicz lands a heavy elbow. #T1# Kutasiewicz has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bird's face.
#ROC2# Bird is rocked! Kutasiewicz controlling his opponent. Oh Bird is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Kutasiewicz lands a heavy elbow. Kutasiewicz drops a big elbow. That's hurt Bird! More shots from Kutasiewicz and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Franciszek Kutasiewicz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1# Doherty looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD# Bird changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Doherty looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB# Bird looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Doherty being controlled for a moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Doherty is looking to regain half guard here but Bird keeps moving and retains side control. Doherty is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1# A lull in the action here as Bird stalls from top position. Doherty is looking for a sweep. Bird controlling from side mount. #SUB# Bird has hold of Doherty's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Doherty seems comfortable defending it but Bird has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Doherty is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Doherty is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Bird couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Terrence Bird!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 21, 2016 |
#R1# Nice takedown defense from Titor. No joy for Bird on that attempt. Bird scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #TD2# Titor throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bird was covering up waiting for the punch and Titor finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SU2# Titor gets to his feet - Bird follows without any prompting. #TD2# Titor shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2# Bird is defending against the submission attempts here by Titor.
This has been an exciting period of action! Bird is trying to stand.
#SUB2# Titor seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Bird is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mark Titor!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Bonifacio drives through and clinches with Holden against the cage.
Bonifacio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT2# It looks like Adrian Holden has been cut. Holden is trying to maintain a safe position but Bonifacio gets an underhook and turns Holden into the cage. Bonifacio is defending well against a takedown attempt. Bonifacio lands a knee to the body.
Bonifacio misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Holden.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bonifacio.
Holden is breathing heavily. Bonifacio lands an elbow inside that Holden shrugs off. Bonifacio lands a good knee to the midsection. Holden won't want to take too many of those. Bonifacio landing knees to the body.
Bonifacio lands a knee to the body.
Bonifacio lands a knee 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 lands a right hand that snaps the head of Holden backwards. Holden takes a shot to the head. Holden takes a shot to the head. #ROC2# Holden is rocked! Bonifacio pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Holden! Bonifacio unloads with more strikes and Holden sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Bonifacio! Jose Bonifacio seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 07, 2016 |
#R1# No luck for Holden with that takedown attempt. #TD2# Good shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Good trying to control but Holden is working from the bottom. Holden really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Good trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Holden trying to control the position.
Good looking to pass the guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Holden looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Good controls from within his opponent's guard. Holden preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1##SUB# Holden escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Good gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Good tries to stand but Holden is controlling from the bottom. Holden looking for a sweep. Not yet Holden, not yet. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Good stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holden swivels though and keeps the full guard. Good tries to stand but Holden is controlling from the bottom. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2# Good closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Holden's guard.#ES# Holden has his feet on Good's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T2##TD2# Good bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. This has been an exciting period of action! Holden tries to buck Good off but Good is having none of it. Good is looking to take a break and control but Holden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Good happy to just control the position for now. Good is looking to take a break and control but Holden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Holden is looking for a sweep.#T3# Holden takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Good is looking to take a break and control but Holden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Good cracks Holden with a big elbow. Good working away. Holden tries to improve position but can't. Good trying to control the action but Holden is working from the bottom. Good gets to mount! Holden was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T4# Holden working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2# Good has hold of Holden's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Holden manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Good tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Holden is looking to improve his position but Good isn't that keen on the idea. Good landing punches. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Holden really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Good pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buster Good dominated that round. That's time! Holden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2##CL2# Good gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Good with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#TD2# Good has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Holden regains guard immediately. Holden not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Holden being controlled here, momentarily. Good wants to control from the top but Holden keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Holden throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Good escapes and throws Holden's legs to the side, diving into side control! Buster Good has got the better of the ground game so far. Good in side control lands a decent elbow. #T1# Good in side control, just content to control the action for now. Holden takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Good has control of an arm but Holden manages to advance to Good's back! Good is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Good looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. Good rolls, trying to escape but Holden keeps control of the position.
#T2# Holden scores with strikes from the back.
Holden is trying to stick to Good's back but Good is turning into Holden. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Holden's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Good. Holden being controlled here, momentarily. Good won't allow Holden to sweep him here. Good pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holden is keeping the position for now. Holden keeping moving, preventing Good from controlling successfully. Good preventing the sweep. #T3# Holden keeping full guard, as Good tries to pass. Holden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Good is one step ahead there. Good wanted to stand there but Holden had control of the position. Holden keeping moving, preventing Good from controlling successfully. #SUB# Holden is looking for a triangle but Good pushes his legs off easily.
Good is pushing down on Holden's leg trying to pass to half guard. Holden is fighting to maintain full guard but Good has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Holden is trying to get back to full guard. Good trying to control the action but Holden is working from the bottom. Holden wants to get back to full guard. Good works his foot free and advances to mount. Good wants to control the pace but Holden is squirming around nicely. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Good tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Good punishing his opponent with strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buster Good showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3##CL2# Good gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2# Good breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Holden closes this distance looking for a takedown but Good circles away. Good throws a counter combo.#TD2# Holden gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SU2# Good stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2# Good pushes Holden up against the cage in a clinch. Holden has Good pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Good manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Good lands a takedown into guard.
#SUB# Good avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Holden trying to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SU2# Good stands up from Holden's guard - Good perhaps looking for a knockout. Good circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Holden drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Good follows Holden to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buster Good!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 05, 2016 |
#R1##KD2# Byrne lands a big uppercut and Franklin crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Franklin looks OK. Byrne waves Franklin back to his feet!#ROC2# Franklin is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Roy Franklin has been cut. Byrne feints a jab and as Franklin dips his head, Byrne unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Franklin right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Franklin falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Byrne smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Liam Byrne!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 05, 2016 |
#R1# Wheeler throws a head kick but Little moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Little is defended easily by Wheeler. Little fails with a takedown attempt. Nice takedown defense from Wheeler. No joy for Little on that attempt. Bret Wheeler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omar Little. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Little rushes Wheeler and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD# Wheeler has clasped his hands together around Little's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. 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. Wheeler throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB# Wheeler is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Little knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1##SUB# Wheeler tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Little is trying to work for a sweep but Wheeler has mounted him! Little tries to hold on but Wheeler pushes him away. Little really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wheeler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Little really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Little looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Little is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB# Wheeler is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Little has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Wheeler has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Little taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Wheeler doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bret Wheeler!
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