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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Short lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Turkleton doesn't manage to clinch there - Short circles away.
Short is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Turkleton fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Turkleton backs off Short throws a huge counter combo but Turkleton manages to avoid it all.
Turkleton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Short manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Short misses with a straight right.
Turkleton closes the distance and clinches up with Short, looking for a takedown. Turkleton pushes Short against the cage but Short circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Judd Short seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Short swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Turkleton.
Turkleton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Short but Short pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Short throws out a counter right but Turkleton avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Turkleton drives through with a takedown into Short's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Turkleton trying to control the position from guard on top but Short is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Short being controlled here, momentarily.
Turkleton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Turkleton is working Short over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turkleton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Turkleton with a nice head shot there.
Turkleton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Turkleton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Turkleton stands up over Short, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Turkleton landing some decent shots from guard.
Turkleton 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.
Short looks winded!
Turkleton passes Short's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Turkleton controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Short is out! Turkleton gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Turk Turkleton!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 18, 2016 |
#R1#
A leg kick checked by Powell.
Powell looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Truffaut scores with a body shot.
Powell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
James Powell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Truffaut stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Truffaut wants it to stay on the feet.
That kick from Truffaut tenderised Powell's leg. Powell is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Powell closes the distance and pushes Truffaut back into the cage.
Truffaut tries to work over Powell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Truffaut lands a right hand that snaps the head of Powell backwards.
Powell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Truffaut after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Truffaut is defending well.
Michel Truffaut has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Powell.
Powell blocks a body shot from Truffaut.
Truffaut misses with a hook to the ribs.
Truffaut is trying to push Powell away but Powell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Truffaut lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Powell backwards. #T1#
Truffaut lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Truffaut works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Truffaut definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Truffaut is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Powell is keeping busy.
Truffaut lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Powell backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Truffaut.
A short left from Truffaut.
Truffaut misses with a punch on the inside.
Truffaut makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Truffaut will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Powell up against the cage.
Truffaut tries to throw a body punch but Powell avoids it by throwing Truffaut back against the cage. #T2#
Powell prevents a body shot from Truffaut. #BC#
Truffaut breaks the clinch.
Truffaut connects with a solid leg kick.
Truffaut 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. #CL2#
Powell closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Powell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Powell tries to clinch there but Truffaut circles away.
Truffaut was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Truffaut throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Truffaut, right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decent striking displayed by Truffaut there.
Powell throws a head kick but Truffaut moves out of range.
Truffaut ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Powell tries to clinch up.
Powell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Truffaut.
Truffaut lands a nice looking body kick.
A leg kick checked by Powell.
Nice takedown defense from Truffaut. No joy for Powell on that attempt.
Powell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Truffaut throws a leg kick which misses Powell's front leg but catches the back leg as Powell tries to avoid it.
Powell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Truffaut.#CL2#
Powell has closed the distance and engaged Truffaut in a clinch.
Truffaut misses with a punch to the body.
Truffaut doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Powell breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Powell has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Truffaut.
Truffaut ducks under a wild hook from Powell.
Michel Truffaut is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Truffaut avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Truffaut. That's going to slow Powell down.
Powell tries to clinch but Truffaut moves away
and Truffaut counters with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Powell throws a lazy head kick
and Truffaut counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Powell misses.
Powell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Truffaut misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A combination from Powell does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Truffaut dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Truffaut gets tackled into the cage by Powell. Powell maintains the clinch.
Truffaut scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Powell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Truffaut thumps Powell with a low kick.
That kick from Truffaut tenderised Powell's leg. Powell is trying to keep his angry face on.
Michel Truffaut is winning the standup battle so far.
Powell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Truffaut feints and then cracks Powell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Powell down.
Truffaut feints and then cracks Powell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Powell down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Truffaut connects with an inside leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Truffaut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Powell throws a sloppy head kick and Truffaut moves out of range easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Truffaut.
#T1#
Some wild striking there from Powell.
Powell just misses with a punch to the body.
And Truffaut counters with a quick kick to the body but Powell blocks it.
Truffaut keeps Powell at a distance using the push kick.
Truffaut swinging wildly here.
Truffaut throws a low kick but Powell avoids it.
Powell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Truffaut defends it well.
Truffaut dodges the punch combination from Powell.
A jab from Powell does it's job there.
Powell ducks right into an uppercut from Truffaut.
Truffaut is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Powell can do to turn this around?#T2#
Truffaut throws a quick inside leg kick.
Powell slips a straight right by Truffaut.#CL2#
Powell closes the distance and clinches.
Powell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Powell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Truffaut lands with a right to the head.
Truffaut working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Truffaut pushes Powell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Powell is trying to pull guard but Truffaut turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Truffaut swings wildly with an uppercut but Powell uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Truffaut breaks from the clinch.
#T3#
Truffaut throws out a leg kick but Powell moves out of range and Truffaut only half commits.
Powell throws a lazy head kick
and Truffaut counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Powell lands with a thumping leg kick.
A lazy left from Truffaut finds it's target.
Powell tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Truffaut counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Truffaut uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Powell.
Powell closes the distance but Truffaut moves to the side
and Truffaut counters with a straight right hand.
Powell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Truffaut counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Truffaut as Powell shoots in.
Michel Truffaut has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Powell.#CL2#
Powell clinches with his opponent.
Powell stalling against the cage.
#T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Truffaut.
Truffaut lands a left hand.
Truffaut throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Truffaut goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Truffaut lands a body shot.
Truffaut is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Powell breaks from the clinch.
Powell darts in trying to clinch
and Truffaut counters with an outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Truffaut dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Powell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Truffaut can't find room to land a body shot as Powell controls the action.
Truffaut misses with a short punch on the inside.
Truffaut swings wildly with an uppercut but Powell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Truffaut lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Powell breaks the clinch.
Truffaut fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Powell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Powell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Truffaut scores with a crisp jab that stopped Powell in his tracks.
Truffaut wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Truffaut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Truffaut pivots, looking for a leg kick but Powell is out of range and Truffaut settles back down. #T1#
Truffaut misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Powell feints the counter takedown.
Truffaut pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Powell throws a counter combo.
Truffaut fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Powell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Truffaut seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Powell plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Truffaut avoids the head kick by Powell.
Truffaut half committed to a counter leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Truffaut.
Powell wants to clinch but Truffaut slips to the side
and Truffaut counters with a thumping low kick.
Good leg kick by Truffaut there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Powell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Truffaut can pounce on him.
Powell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Truffaut sprawls well. Truffaut wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Powell gets slowly back to his feet.#T2##CL2#
Powell drives through and clinches with Truffaut against the cage.
Truffaut can't break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Truffaut misses with a punch to the body.
Powell blocks an uppercut.
Truffaut lands a body shot in the clinch.
Truffaut lands a left hand that snaps the head of Powell backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Powell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Truffaut. Powell shrugs it off though.
Powell doesn't manage to clinch there - Truffaut circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Truffaut misses its target.
Powell throws a solid leg kick but Truffaut takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Powell.
Powell moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Powell swings for the body but Truffaut moves out of range.
Michel Truffaut is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Powell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Truffaut dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Powell. That did some damage!
A left lands for Truffaut.
Powell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Truffaut is looking to counter the offense by Powell and move into the clinch.
Powell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Truffaut tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Powell manages to circle out of the way.
Powell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T4#
Powell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Powell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Truffaut.
Truffaut scoring well with a low kick there.
Good leg kick by Truffaut there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Powell tries to clinch up but Truffaut circles away and keeps his distance.
Powell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Truffaut avoids it really well and circles away.
Truffaut swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Truffaut connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michel Truffaut showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Truffaut 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michel Truffaut!
During a confident post fight interview, Michel Truffaut thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 17, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Leifsson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Leifsson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Leifsson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leifsson'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.#SUB#
Leifsson 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.
Leifsson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Leifsson stands up and waves to Brando to follow him.
Brando misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Leifsson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T1#
Leifsson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SU#
Leifsson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Leifsson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brando tries to avoid it but Leifsson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brando to the ground. Brando escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brando tries to score a power double leg takedown but Leifsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brando somewhat.
Leifsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brando as he avoids it easily.
Brando steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Leifsson.
Brando shoots in for a double leg but Leifsson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brando shoots and misses #CL#
and Leifsson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Baldur Leifsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Brando.#TD#
Leifsson successfully pulls guard.
#T2#
Brando trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Leifsson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Brando is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Brando changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Leifsson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Leifsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brando.
Brando throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Leifsson's waist but Leifsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brando off to one side.
Nice takedown defense from Leifsson. No joy for Brando on that attempt. #TD#
Leifsson gets the takedown into side control. #T3##SUB#
Leifsson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Leifsson is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Brando is trying to escape and Leifsson transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Brando is forced to tap! Nice work there by Leifsson! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Baldur Leifsson!
During a confident post fight interview, Baldur Leifsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 17, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Hart shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pau manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Pau looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hart preventing the sweep.
Pau is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hart dives into side control.
#SU#
Hart decides to stand back up. #TD#
Hart gets a double leg takedown into Pau's guard.
Pau wants to stand and escape but Hart is having none of it. #SU#
Hart stands and steps away. Pau gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Hart closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pau's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pau trying to strike off his back.
#SU#
Pau is working an open guard so Hart takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Hart darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SU#
Hart decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T1##TD#
Hart feints and as Pau raises his hands in defense, Hart changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hart prevents Pau from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Hart stands up from Pau's guard - Hart perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Hart closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pau is looking for a sweep. Hart is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SU#
Hart escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pau enables Hart to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pau manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Pau is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hart dives into side control.
Pau looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#REVB##SU#
Hart stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T2##TD#
Hart drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hart is standing up over Pau. Pau looks to escape but Hart dives into side control.
#REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU#
Hart decides to stand up, so the ref orders Pau to his feet. #TD#
Hart feints and as Pau raises his hands in defense, Hart changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hart stops Pau from standing up. #SU#
Hart stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Hart shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pau is trying to defend but Hart finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pau is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Pau wants to control but Hart is keeping busy.
#SU#
Hart stands up and beckons Pau to join him on the feet. #TD#
Hart drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pau is trying to get back to half guard.
Pau is trying to control Hart's posture but Hart avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Hart stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Watari Hart dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hart.
Hart is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pau can do to turn this around?#SU#
Hart decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD#
Hart scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SU#
Hart escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Hart shoots in and bounces Pau off the cage to secure 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!
Pau wants to stand up but Hart is controlling him.
Pau is breathing heavily.#T1#
Pau working a defensive guard here.
#SU#
Hart gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Hart closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pau's guard.
Hart is standing up over Pau. Pau looks to escape but Hart dives into side control.
#REVB##SUB#
Pau tries to escape back to his feet but Hart has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Pau's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Pau is tapping! Hart saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Watari Hart!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 15, 2016 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Powell. Rodriquez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Powell throws a sloppy head kick and Rodriquez moves out of range easily.
Rodriquez throws a series of punches but Powell moves out of range.
Powell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rodriquez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Powell avoids the head kick by Rodriquez.
Rodriquez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rodriquez could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Rodriquez throws a head kick but Powell moves out of range.
Powell tries to clinch but Rodriquez moves out of range.
Rodriquez throws a low kick but Powell moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Powell tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodriquez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Powell closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Powell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Rodriquez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Powell. Powell obviously looking to wear him down.
No joy there for Powell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Powell throws a head kick that misses.
Powell moves in looking to clinch but Rodriquez pushes him off.#TD2#
Powell looking to score a takedown here. Rodriquez is defending well but Powell drives through and ends up in Rodriquez's guard.
Powell preventing the sweep.
Rodriquez trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Rodriquez wants to sweep here but Powell controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Rodriquez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Powell preventing the sweep.
Rodriquez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Powell manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Rodriquez postures up in Powell's guard and throws a big left but Powell blocks it.
Rodriquez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rodriquez won't allow Powell to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Rodriquez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rodriquez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3#
Rodriquez stops Powell from standing up.
Rodriquez wants to stand but Powell has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
James Powell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Powell rushes Rodriquez and presses him up against the cage.
Powell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rodriquez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rodriquez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Powell has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Powell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Powell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rodriquez avoids a kick to the body.
#T4#
Rodriquez circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Powell has Rodriquez up against the cage in a clinch.
Rodriquez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC2#
Powell breaks the clinch.
Powell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rodriquez.
Powell looks winded!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodriquez avoids the head kick by Powell.
As Powell tries to get set, Rodriquez tries to push him back and clinch up but Powell manages to avoid the attempt.#TD2#
Powell closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriquez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Powell dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Powell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rodriquez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Powell throws a nice head kick!
Powell throws a head kick that misses.
Rodriquez throws a head kick but Powell moves out of range.
#CL2#
Powell has managed to clinch.
Rodriquez managing to block the knees to the body from Powell.
#TD2#
Powell lands a takedown into guard.
Powell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rodriquez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Powell is one step ahead there.
Powell is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Rodriquez has a closed guard, preventing Powell from standing up. #T1#
Rodriquez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rodriquez seems keen to control Powell's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rodriquez is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Rodriquez wants to stand but Powell has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Rodriquez drops back looking for a leg! Powell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Powell manages to kick Rodriquez off! Rodriquez jumps back into Powell's guard.
Rodriquez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU#
Rodriquez stands and steps away. Powell gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rodriquez blocks a head kick by Powell.
Powell falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Rodriquez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rodriquez.
Powell lands a damaging elbow.
Rodriquez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Powell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T3#
Rodriquez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Powell has him pressed against the cage.
Powell is trying to push Rodriquez away but Rodriquez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rodriquez wants to take the fight to the mat but Powell manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Powell stops a takedown attempt from Rodriquez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darrick Rodriquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Powell ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Powell no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #ES2#
Powell manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Powell.
Rodriquez is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU2#
Powell decides to stand back up. #T4#
Rodriquez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Powell looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rodriquez!#SUB2#
Powell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rodriquez is trying to control Powell's posture but Powell avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Powell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Rodriquez just misses with a punch to the body.
Powell scores with a leg kick.
Powell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rodriquez closes the distance but Powell moves to the side
and Powell counters with a big head kick but Rodriquez shrugs it off.
Powell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Powell throws the kick towards the body but Rodriquez avoids it.
Rodriquez is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Powell.
Powell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Powell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodriquez moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Powell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Powell is looking for the big counter here.
Rodriquez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Powell's sensitive parts.
Powell doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodriquez circles away.
Powell moves out of range as Rodriquez throws a body kick.
Powell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Powell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Powell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rodriquez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James Powell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Powell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rodriquez throws a body shot but no joy.
Powell throws a head kick that misses
and Rodriquez counters with a three punch combo that has Powell backing up. Powell nods at Rodriquez to acknowledge the strikes.
A combination from Powell does no damage.
Powell wants to clinch up but Rodriquez keeps it at a distance.
The fighters circling - Powell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Powell misses with a head kick.
#T2#
Rodriquez is looking to score with low kicks.
Rodriquez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rodriquez sets himself, and Powell steps forward looking for the clinch! Rodriquez avoids it this time.#TD2#
Powell gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriquez tries to roll over but Powell keeps him under control.
Rodriquez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Powell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Powell's back!#SUB#
Powell defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Powell showing good submission defense here.
#T3#
Powell wants to get back to his feet. #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.#SUB#
Rodriquez looking to break Powell's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Powell remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Rodriquez will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#ES2#
Powell is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Rodriquez off. It looks like it's working - Rodriquez slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Powell displaying calm under pressure there.
Powell lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rodriquez backs up against the cage.
#CL#
Rodriquez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Powell, pushing him back against the cage.
Rodriquez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Darrick Rodriquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Powell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rodriquez is trying to push Powell away but Powell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James Powell.
Well Powell 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 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Powell!
A less than humble James Powell misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Pau tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pau looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pau throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mann just misses with a punch to the body.
Mann blocks a head kick by Pau.
Pau throws a right hand that Mann ducks under and follows up with a left that Mann also avoids with ease.
Pau looks winded!
Pau misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Mann drives through and clinches with Pau against the cage.
Mann tries to pull guard but Pau forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pau is trying to force a seperation but Mann has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pau is trying to break free.
Mann working Pau over with knees to the body.
Mann tries to land knees in the clinch but Pau avoids the damage to the body.
Mann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Mann missing with knees to the body.
#TD2#
Pau pulls guard successfully.
Mann throwing strikes from guard but Pau blocks nicely.
Mann is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pau is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mann stays in close to Pau's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Mann thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mann showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mann throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mann distracts Pau with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mann lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mann drops back looking for a leg! Pau is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pau manages to kick Mann off! Mann jumps back into Pau's guard.
Mann is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mann preventing the sweep.
Pau working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mann.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mann's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pau is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mann preventing the sweep. #T3#
Mann slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mann really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pau throws a combination. Mann tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sloppy strikes from Mann. Those never looked like landing.
Pau throws a nice looking combination but Mann bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pau circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mann tries to clinch up but Pau circles away and keeps his distance.
Mann throws a body shot but no joy.
Pau loads up on a big right hand but Mann slips the punch.
Mann is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Mann moves into the clinch successfully.
#T4#
Mann stalling.
Pau wants to break free but Mann has control.
Mann tries to pull guard but Pau forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mann tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pau smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hilton Mann. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Mann fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pau, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Pau jumps into guard, dragging Mann to the mat.
Mann slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mann trying to control the position from guard on top but Pau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ping Pau 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#
Mann looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pau throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Mann counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pau avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mann. #SUB#
Mann is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pau has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pau connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Mann with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pau punching from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann trying to control from half guard but Pau is working away.
Mann throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pau trying to control from the bottom.
Mann stops Pau from getting back to his feet.
Mann controlling the action here. #T1#
Pau is breathing heavily.
Mann has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pau throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pau tries to get to full guard but Mann has control of the leg.
Mann slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mann looks to score with a jab to the body but Pau is just out of range.
Mann misses with a body shot.
Pau tries to counter with a clinch but Mann shakes him off and moves away.
Pau feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mann's calf.
Mann lands a jab to Pau's midsection.#T2#
Pau cracks Mann with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pau tries a head kick but it misses.
Mann lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Mann tries to close the distance and clinch but Pau swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mann throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mann tries for a takedown but Pau sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pau looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mann throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pau stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mann throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mann looks for the body kick but Pau saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Pau.
Pau misses with a head kick.
Ping Pau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pau on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mann misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
A punch combination from Pau misses.
Mann wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mann looks to land a body kick but Pau moved away.
As Mann backs off Pau throws a huge counter combo but Mann manages to avoid it all.
Mann is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Mann 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mann's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pau is looking to stand up but Mann isn't so interested in that idea.
Pau can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mann controls the pace.
Pau looking to control.
#T4#
Mann makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mann slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mann seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pau for as long as he can get away with.
Pau wants to get back to his feet but Mann is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pau working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mann avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Mann changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pau looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Mann wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pau, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hilton Mann 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#
Pau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pau throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mann wants to clinch up but Pau keeps it at a distance.
Pau avoids the body shot from Mann.
Pau tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mann moves in looking to clinch but Pau pushes him off.
Mann thows a body kick. Pau tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mann tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pau defends well and Mann ends up having to push Pau into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mann shoots for a double leg takedown but Pau sprawls well. He's pushed Mann's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pau throws a nice looking combination but Mann bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mann looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hilton Mann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pau keeps the fight on the outside.
Ping Pau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Mann tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mann takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Mann backs off Pau throws a huge counter combo but Mann manages to avoid it all.
Pau avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mann tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mann changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pau tries to avoid it but Mann manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pau to the ground. Pau escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Mann backs off Pau throws a huge counter combo but Mann manages to avoid it all.
Pau misses with a head kick.
Mann wants to clinch.
Mann blocks a head kick by Pau.
Mann feinted with a counter takedown.
Mann keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pau.
A punch combination from Pau misses. #T2#
Mann throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mann shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pau but Pau pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pau lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pau tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pau looks to score with a jab to the body but Mann is just out of range.
Pau misses with a kick to the body
and Mann counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Pau.
Mann is looking to clinch.
Mann tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pau manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pau tries a head kick but it misses.
Pau misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T3#
Mann avoids the head kick by Pau.
Pau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mann shoots in but Pau avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pau throws a counter combo.
Pau throws a right hand that Mann ducks under and follows up with a left that Mann also avoids with ease.
Pau looks for the body kick but Mann saw that one coming.
Pau misses with a body kick.
Mann swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mann misses with the combination.
A head kick misses from Pau.
Mann scores with a jab to the body.
Pau misses with a body kick. #T4#
Pau goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pau tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mann fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mann fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pau throws a head kick that Mann semi-blocks.
Pau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mann.
Ping Pau seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pau misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mann drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pau sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Mann drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES2#
Pau bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
A telegraphed right hand from Pau misses the target.
Mann tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pau manages to circle out of the way.
Mann changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ping Pau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pau 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ping Pau!
Ping Pau spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Leifsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD2#
Leifsson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Leifsson is looking for a kimura here.
Leifsson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Petersen is controlling an arm, preventing Leifsson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Petersen is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Leifsson locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Petersen is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Baldur Leifsson!
A victorious Baldur Leifsson 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: Nov 13, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Leifsson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nicholson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nicholson is not content to let Leifsson control the position.
Nicholson prevents Leifsson from improving position.
Nicholson is looking for a sweep.
Nicholson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A lull in the action here as Leifsson stalls from top position.
Leifsson moves into full mount!
Nicholson really is a fat lump.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicholson flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
#T1#
Leifsson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Leifsson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Leifsson landing strikes, looking to finish! #SUB2#
Leifsson looking to secure an arm triangle but Nicholson defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nicholson is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Leifsson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Nicholson is on top in guard.
Nicholson throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Leifsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Leifsson pulls Nicholson in to control the position. #SUB2#
Leifsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nicholson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nicholson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nicholson throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Leifsson has control of Nicholson's left arm, preventing Nicholson from doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Leifsson wants to sweep here but Nicholson controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Nicholson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Leifsson has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Nicholson is looking to defend but Leifsson has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Nicholson! Leifsson pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Nicholson taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Baldur Leifsson!
Our winner, Baldur Leifsson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Curtis gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Short gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Judd Short!
A less than humble Judd Short misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Powell rushes Morse and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Morse wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Morse is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Powell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Powell breaks from the clinch.
Powell misses with a series of wild punches.
Powell throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD2#
Powell drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SU2#
Powell stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Morse throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Powell's waist but Powell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Morse off to one side.
James Powell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powell throws a head kick that misses
enabling Morse to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Morse gets caught napping as Powell dives in and scores a takedown. Morse manages to retain guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Morse has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Powell is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Morse.
Powell works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T1#
Morse is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Powell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Morse avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Powell.
Morse tries to buck Powell off but Powell is having none of it.
Morse is trying to control Powell's posture but Powell avoids it.
Powell tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Morse is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Powell decides to stand back up. Powell steps back and let's Morse get back to his feet.#CL2#
Powell drives through and clinches with Morse against the cage.
#T2##BC2#
Powell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Powell moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Powell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Powell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Powell decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Morse punching from the bottom.
#SUB#
Morse looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Morse is breathing heavily.
Powell looks to land a strike but Morse avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#SU2#
Powell gets to his feet - Morse follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Powell has closed the distance and engaged Morse in a clinch.
#T3#
Morse drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Powell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Morse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Powell utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Morse wants to break the clinch but can't.
Powell taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Powell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Powell forces Morse back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Morse gets control of Powell's arms and successfully pulls guard. Morse will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU2#
Powell stands and steps away. Morse gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Powell has Morse up against the cage in a clinch.
Morse jumps guard but Powell stands there with Morse around his waist. Morse gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T4##BC2#
Powell manages to break the clinch.
Powell throws a series of punches but Morse moves out of range.
No luck for Morse with that takedown attempt.
Powell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Morse showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Powell.
Morse walks forward, straight into a front kick from Powell.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Powell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Powell 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##CL2#
Powell clinches.
Powell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Powell has Morse pressed against the cage, preventing Morse from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Powell has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Morse is trying to keep an underhook but Powell manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Morse is looking to get back to is feet but Powell passes into side control.
Powell tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Powell creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Morse sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB2#
Powell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Morse has escaped the position, nice work there.
Morse might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Powell happy to just control the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morse tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Powell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1##SU2#
Powell stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Powell shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Morse eats them both and turns towards Powell to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Josh Morse has been cut.
Morse moves forwards but Powell connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC2#
Morse is rocked!
Powell dances in with a quick combination. Morse is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Powell snaps Morse's head back. Morse stumbles backwards against the cage. Powell steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Morse's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Morse just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Powell!
James Powell was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Pau misses with a two punch combination.
Pau looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pau throws a nice looking combination but Duke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pau throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Duke went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Duke pushes Pau up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Pau's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Duke could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Pau falls off balance throwing a combination
and Duke counters with a series of strikes. Pau will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pau takes a swing at Duke's ribcage but misses.
Duke tries to clinch but Pau moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Duke clinches. #BC2#
Pau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pau misses with a hook.
Pau misses with a two punch combination.
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!
Decent striking displayed by Pau there.#T1#
Pau throws out a loose jab but Duke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duke seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ping Pau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pau.
Pau swats away the attempt to clinch by Duke.
Pau throws a head kick that misses.
Pau throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Duke counters by moving into the clinch.
Pau is trying to break the clinch but Duke is controlling him.#TD2#
Pau lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#ES#
Duke kicks Pau off and gets back to his feet.
Pau keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Duke closes the distance and pushes Pau back into the cage.
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!
Duke has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Duke drags the fight down to the ground.
#T2#
Duke is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pau throws a big elbow that misses.
Duke 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#
Pau really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Duke. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
It looks like Duke is going to stand back up.
#SUB2#
Pau looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pau looks winded!
Pau tries to get to full guard but Duke has control of the leg.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Duke looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SU#
Duke escapes and gets back to his feet. #T3#
Duke wants to clinch.
Pau throws a sloppy head kick and Duke moves out of range easily. #CL#
Duke moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Duke breaks the clinch.
Pau throws a right hand that Duke ducks under and follows up with a left that Duke also avoids with ease.#TD#
Duke darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Duke is controlling the pace.
#SU#
Duke escapes and gets back to his feet. #T4#
Duke moves in looking to clinch but Pau pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pau! But no joy.#TD#
Duke throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pau was covering up waiting for the punch and Duke finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Duke controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Duke's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SU#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pau is working an open guard so Duke takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Pau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duke manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duke takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Filiberto Duke has been cut.
Pau throws a leg kick but Duke sees it coming and moves out of range.
Duke blocks a head kick by Pau.
Pau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Pau tries to get set, Duke tries to push him back and clinch up but Pau manages to avoid the attempt.#TD#
Duke shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pau is trying to defend but Duke finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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 Filiberto Duke will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Filiberto Duke's cut.
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##CL#
Duke darts in and clinches Pau up against the cage.#BC2#
Pau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pau misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL#
Duke pushes Pau up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Duke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pau swats away the attempt to clinch by Duke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duke takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pau throws a head kick but Duke moves out of range.
Duke throwing a counter right hand but Pau manages to avoid it.#TD#
Duke bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T1##SUB#
Duke wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pau, who protects the arm well. #SU#
Duke stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Duke tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pau sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Duke somewhat.#TD#
Duke manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pau on his heels. He'll look to pass Pau's guard now, I'm sure.
Duke would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Pau pulls Duke in close to prevent any damage.
Duke trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pau's guard.#T2#
Pau is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pau wants to stand but Duke is controlling the position. #SU#
Duke stands up from Pau's guard - Duke perhaps looking for a knockout.
Pau throws a head kick but Duke moves out of range.
Pau is breathing heavily.
Duke avoids the head kick by Pau.
#TD#
Duke shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pau manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Duke's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pau striking off his back but it's not causing Duke any problems. #T3#
Duke stays in close to Pau's body and controls the position.
Pau trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Duke working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SU#
Duke decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Pau looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pau avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pau throws a head kick that misses.
Pau looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
Duke moves into the clinch successfully.
Duke avoiding damage.
Duke has Pau pressed against the cage, preventing Pau from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
Duke is looking to break free of the clinch but Pau has double underhooks. #BC2#
Pau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pau moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pau circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Duke rushes Pau and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Pau is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Duke can't fight it off and eventually Pau manages to take the fight to the floor. Duke looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Duke pushes Pau off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pau swats away the attempt to clinch by Duke.
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 Filiberto Duke will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Filiberto Duke's cut.
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#
Pau fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pau tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Duke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Duke shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Duke controls from within his opponent's guard.
Duke content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Duke prevents Pau from getting back to his feet.
Pau is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SU#
Duke gets to his feet. Pau looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pau throws a jab when Duke was well out of range.
Duke throws a counter high kick but Pau was just alert enough to avoid it.#TD#
Duke looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Duke postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pau takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Duke lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Duke is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pau working a defensive guard here.
#SU#
Duke decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Duke is looking to clinch. #CL#
Duke clinches. #BC#
Duke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Duke closes the distance and clinches.
Pau tries to stall but Duke uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pau is trying to force a seperation but Duke has the dominant position.
Duke misses with a body punch.
#T2##BC2#
Pau breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Duke moves into range and clinches up with Pau.
Duke tries to circle away but Pau has him pinned against the cage.
Duke prevents Pau from breaking the clinch.
Duke misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Pau manages to break the clinch.
Duke slips a jab and a cross from Pau.
#TD#
Duke looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pau!#SUB#
Duke is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pau knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pau is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Duke grinds an elbow into Pau's temple. #SU#
Duke stands up and beckons Pau to his feet.
Ping Pau seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pau throws a right and a left that Duke avoids nicely.
Filiberto Duke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pau throws a lazy head kick
and Duke counters with a series of strikes. Pau will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Pau gets tackled into the cage by Duke. Duke maintains the clinch. #BC#
Duke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pau throws a leg kick #TD#
and Duke counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Duke.
Duke controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Filiberto Duke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Duke stands and steps away. Pau gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T4##CL#
Duke rushes Pau and presses him up against the cage.
Duke prevents Pau from breaking the clinch.
Pau has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Duke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Duke is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pau.
Pau throws a sloppy head kick and Duke moves out of range easily. #TD#
Pau gets caught flat footed, as Duke shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Duke content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Duke is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Duke sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ping Pau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Filiberto Duke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Duke has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Filiberto Duke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Duke, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Filiberto Duke!
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