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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Ishikawa throws a lazy head kick
and Zegan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ishikawa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zegan swivels and escapes.
Zegan lands with a good body shot.
Zegan lands a head kick!
#CUT#
It looks like Akira Ishikawa has been cut.
A head kick misses from Ishikawa.
Zegan misses with a body shot.
Ishikawa throws a big counter head kick but Zegan avoids it with no problem.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zegan. That's going to slow Ishikawa down.
Zegan throws a head kick but Ishikawa moves out of range.
Ishikawa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zegan pinned against the cage. Zegan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ishikawa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zegan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zegan throws a front kick aimed at Ishikawa's knee but Ishikawa avoids it well.
Ishikawa misses with a wild body shot.
Ishikawa tries to move into range but Zegan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ishikawa jabs at Zegan's body.
Zegan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Zegan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ishikawa fails to land the takedown.
Maciej Zegan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akira Ishikawa.
A head kick misses from Ishikawa.
Zegan slips a jab from Ishikawa.
Zegan throws a sloppy head kick and Ishikawa moves out of range easily.
Ishikawa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ishikawa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zegan half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ishikawa throws a head kick but Zegan moves out of range.
Zegan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ishikawa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zegan connects with a solid leg kick.
Zegan lands with a cross.
Ishikawa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zegan blocks a head kick by Ishikawa.
Zegan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ishikawa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zegan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
Zegan scores with a decent looking hook.
Ishikawa takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#TD2#
Ishikawa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Zegan throws Ishikawa to one side and escapes!
Zegan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zegan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Maciej Zegan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ishikawa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zegan.
Ishikawa takes one to the chin there.
Ishikawa tries a head kick but it misses.
Zegan pushes Ishikawa away with a front kick.
Ishikawa avoids the head kick by Zegan.
Ishikawa raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ishikawa blocks a head kick by Zegan.
Ishikawa takes one to the side of the head.
#T3#
A head kick misses from Ishikawa.
Zegan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zegan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zegan. That's going to slow Ishikawa down.
Zegan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ishikawa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zegan lands a jab to the head.
Ishikawa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zegan stuffs the takedown attempt from Ishikawa. Ishikawa gets slowly back to his feet.
Ishikawa throws a hook but Zegan blocks it.
Zegan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Zegan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice body kick from Zegan.
Ishikawa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zegan.
Ishikawa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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!
Zegan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T4#
Ishikawa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zegan moves away.
Zegan throws a big counter combination but Ishikawa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ishikawa throws out a loose jab but Zegan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zegan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ishikawa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ishikawa. Zegan does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zegan.
Zegan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Zegan scores with a kick to the body.
Ishikawa looks winded!
Zegan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Zegan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ishikawa's sensitive parts.
Ishikawa steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zegan. That one must have hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zegan is looking to slow Ishikawa down with leg kicks.
Zegan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Zegan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zegan blocks a head kick by Ishikawa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maciej Zegan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akira Ishikawa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Zegan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ishikawa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zegan as he jumps to the side.
Zegan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ishikawa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ishikawa closes the distance and clinches up with Zegan, looking for a takedown. Ishikawa pushes Zegan against the cage but Zegan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zegan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zegan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Ishikawa misses the target.
Ishikawa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ishikawa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zegan throws a nice looking combination but Ishikawa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Zegan.
Zegan lands with a right hand.
Ishikawa takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zegan scores with a body shot.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ishikawa has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Zegan.#T1#
Zegan misses with an elbow over the top.
Ishikawa can't break the clinch.
Ishikawa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#BC2#
Ishikawa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zegan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ishikawa.
Ishikawa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zegan's corner calls for a 1-2. Zegan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zegan throws a wild body kick that Ishikawa sees coming a mile off.
Maciej Zegan is winning the standup battle so far.
Ishikawa takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ishikawa tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Ishikawa tries to keep at a distance but Zegan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ishikawa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zegan has him pressed against the cage.
Zegan throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC2#
Ishikawa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Zegan. #T2#
Zegan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zegan. That's going to slow Ishikawa down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Ishikawa.
Zegan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Zegan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ishikawa walks forward, straight into a front kick from Zegan.
Zegan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zegan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ishikawa checks it well.
Zegan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Zegan blocks a head kick by Ishikawa.
#CL#
Ishikawa gets tackled into the cage by Zegan. Zegan maintains the clinch.
Zegan misses with an elbow over the top.
Ishikawa is trying to break the clinch but Zegan is controlling him.#BC2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ishikawa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ishikawa is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Zegan throws a head kick that half lands.
Ishikawa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T3#
Ishikawa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zegan.
Zegan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ishikawa's sensitive parts.
Zegan clobbers Ishikawa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zegan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ishikawa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ishikawa or perhaps it was just good defense by Zegan, which made it look bad.
Maciej Zegan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akira Ishikawa.
Ishikawa is breathing heavily.
Zegan throws a head kick but Ishikawa moves out of range.
Zegan misses with a body kick.
Zegan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zegan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zegan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ishikawa is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Ishikawa misses with a head kick.
Ishikawa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zegan. Zegan obviously looking to wear him down.
A punch combination from Ishikawa misses.
Ishikawa checks a leg kick. #T4#
Zegan lands the left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zegan avoids the head kick by Ishikawa.
#TD2#
Ishikawa shoots in and gets a takedown into Zegan's guard.
Zegan thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Zegan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ishikawa can do to turn this around?
Ishikawa throws a big right hand that misses.
Zegan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zegan managing to control the position.
Zegan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ishikawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Zegan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maciej Zegan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Akira Ishikawa's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Zegan cracks the inside of Ishikawa's front leg.
Zegan delivers a nice body kick.
Ishikawa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zegan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And Zegan counters with a quick kick to the body but Ishikawa blocks it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zegan.
Akira Ishikawa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zegan scores with a push kick.
Zegan cracks the inside of Ishikawa's front leg.
A head kick misses from Ishikawa.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ishikawa.
Ishikawa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Zegan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ishikawa under the eye.
Ishikawa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ishikawa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zegan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ishikawa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T1#
A jab from Zegan does it's job there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zegan.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zegan.
Zegan keeps Ishikawa at a distance using the push kick.
Ishikawa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zegan scores with a jab.
Zegan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ishikawa.
Maciej Zegan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akira Ishikawa.
Ishikawa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ishikawa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zegan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zegan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ishikawas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zegan lands a front kick.
Zegan misses with a body kick. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Akira Ishikawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ishikawa tries to break free but Zegan pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Zegan breaks from the clinch.
Ishikawa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zegan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zegan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ishikawa has time to react.
Ishikawa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zegan can pounce on him.
Ishikawa throws a sloppy head kick and Zegan moves out of range easily.
Ishikawa throws a head kick that misses.
Ishikawa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zegan.
Crunch! Zegan slams his shin into Ishikawa's torso.
Zegan throws a head kick that half lands.
Zegan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ishikawa takes a step back to recover.
Ishikawa throws a sloppy head kick and Zegan moves out of range easily.
Ishikawa fails to land the takedown.#T3#
Ishikawa throws a head kick that misses
and Zegan counters with a straight right hand.
Zegan is looking to slow Ishikawa down with leg kicks.
The fighters circling - Ishikawa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ishikawa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zegan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ishikawa doesn't seem bothered though.
Zegan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Maciej Zegan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ishikawa missing with a left hand there. Zegan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zegan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ishikawa throws out the jab.
It appears Zegan was looking to counter with a kick there.
Zegan lands a leg kick that knocks Ishikawa off balance momentarily.
Ishikawa throws a sloppy head kick and Zegan moves out of range easily.
Zegan thuds his shin into the meat of Ishikawa's side.
Ishikawa fails with a takedown attempt.
Zegan lands a front kick.#T4#
Zegan scores with a push kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zegan.
Ishikawa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ishikawa avoids the head kick by Zegan.
Ishikawa throws a head kick but Zegan moves out of range.
Zegan quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Zegan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ishikawa shoots in for a takedown but Zegan shows good takedown defense.
Zegan scores with a spinning back kick!
Zegan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zegan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ishikawa shoots in for a double leg but Zegan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ishikawa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ishikawa throws a hook but Zegan avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maciej Zegan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zegan 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maciej Zegan!
Maciej Zegan bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Akira Ishikawa spoke after the fight, saying 'It happens let's try again'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Backlund goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#
It looks like Justin Andrews has been cut.#TD#
Backlund gets caught flat footed, as Andrews shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Andrews trying to control but Backlund is working from the bottom.
Backlund avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Andrews looking to pass the guard.
Andrews wants to control from the top but Backlund keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backlund looking to hit a scissor sweep but Andrews is one step ahead there.
Andrews wants to control from the top but Backlund keeps moving. #T1#
Andrews throws a big elbow that misses.
Andrews in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Backlund is pulling down on Andrews's head. It's preventing any offense from Andrews, at least for the moment.
Backlund preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Andrews is working Backlund over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Backlund looking to hit a scissor sweep but Andrews is one step ahead there.
Andrews throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Backlund works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Backlund wants to sweep here but Andrews controlling him for the moment.
Backlund pulls Andrews in close to his closed guard and prevents Andrews from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Backlund throws a body kick that misses.
Andrews loads up on a big right hand but Backlund slips the punch.
Andrews moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBacklund.
Backlund keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andrews misses the shot to the body.
Andrews takes a swing at Backlund's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Andrews closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Backlund's guard.
Backlund is pulling down on Andrews's head. It's preventing any offense from Andrews, at least for the moment.
Andrews won't allow Backlund to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Andrews working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Backlund is looking to sweep but instead, Andrews has passed into half guard.
Backlund wants to control but Andrews is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ground and pound from Andrews.
Andrews is pressing down on Backlund's thigh, looking to free his foot. Backlund is holding on for now.
Andrews working Backlund over with strikes.
Andrews missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Backlund is trying is best to control the position here.
Backlund makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Backlund.
Andrews throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Backlund works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Backlund keeping moving, preventing Andrews from controlling successfully.
Andrews is fighting to break Backlund's control of his arms but Backlund is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Andrews has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Backlund has momentary wrist control but Andrews slips an elbow through the middle.
Andrews trying to control the position from guard on top but Backlund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andrews working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andrews won't allow Backlund to sweep him here.
Backlund keeping full guard, as Andrews tries to pass.
Andrews being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Andrews dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Justin Andrews's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A big left from Andrews misses.
Andrews takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Andrews pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andrews fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Andrews darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Andrews shoots in and bounces Backlund off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Backlund managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrews works over Backlund with some ground and pound from guard.#ROC#
Backlund is rocked!
Backlund utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Andrews stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Backlund swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Backlund is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Backlund is thwarting Andrews's attempts to control the position.
Backlund prevents Andrews from improving his position.
Backlund working over Andrews with some ground and pound. Andrews looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Backlund thows a huge punch but Andrews dodges it nicely.
Backlund throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Backlund wants to control but Andrews is keeping him busy. #T2#
Andrews wants to get back to full guard.
Andrews is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Phoenix Mixed Martial Arts, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Andrews desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Backlund thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Backlund is working for a kimura but Andrews is defending it quite comfortably.
Backlund prevents Andrews from improving his position.#SUB2#
Backlund is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Andrews doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Backlund. #T3#
Backlund is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Andrews slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Backlund works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Backlund is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Backlund is pressing down on Andrews's thigh, looking to free his foot. Andrews is holding on for now. #T4#
Andrews wants to improve his position but Backlund is controlling well.
Andrews wants to control but Backlund is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Andrews is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Andrews is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Backlund can do to turn this around?
Andrews trying to control but Backlund postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andrews wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bob Backlund will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Justin Andrews'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#
Nice uppercut there from Andrews.
Backlund throws a head kick but Andrews moves out of range.
#CL#
Backlund gets tackled into the cage by Andrews. Andrews maintains the clinch.
Andrews tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Backlund's elbow.
Andrews misses with a body punch.
Andrews misses with a punch to the body.
Andrews is looking to break free of the clinch but Backlund has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Andrews fails to land.
Andrews blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Andrews lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Backlund holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Backlund is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Andrews's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Andrews's back!
Backlund has the hooks in. Andrews is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T1##SUB2#
Backlund is looking for the choke from the back position but Andrews is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Backlund seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Andrews's chin but Andrews turns very nicely into Backlund's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Andrews.
Backlund has Andrews pulled in close to control his posture.
Andrews throwing strikes from guard but Backlund blocks nicely.
Backlund has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Backlund is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Andrews tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Andrews knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Backlund on the ground.
Backlund wants to pass the guard but Andrews is keeping the position.
Backlund not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Andrews keeping moving, preventing Backlund from controlling successfully. #T3#
Andrews keeping full guard, as Backlund tries to pass.
Andrews wants to sweep but no luck.
Backlund trying to control but Andrews is working from the bottom.
Backlund with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Andrews keeping moving, preventing Backlund from controlling successfully.
Backlund working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Andrews keeping moving, preventing Backlund from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Andrews jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Backlund ducks under a wild hook from Andrews.
Andrews keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Andrews tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Backlund was well out of range. Poor timing from Andrews.
Backlund fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Andrews throws a big shot that misses.
Andrews misses with a hook.
Backlund throws a head kick that misses.
Andrews takes a swing at Backlund's ribcage but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Backlund keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andrews.
Andrews lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Backlund throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Andrews showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Andrews 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Andrews!
Justin Andrews decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 12, 2017 |
#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Fedorov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Halo throws a body shot but no joy.
No luck for Halo with that takedown attempt.
Fedorov scores with a hook to the body. Halo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fedorov's corner calls for a 1-2. Fedorov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A left lands for Fedorov.
Fedorov lands a nice hook to Halo's body. Halo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fedorov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fedorov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Halo.
Good standup being displayed there by Fedorov as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halo just misses with a punch to the body.
Fedorov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Halo. Halo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Good standup being displayed there by Fedorov as he connects with a hook.#ROC#
Halo is rocked!
Ivan Fedorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halo shoots and misses
and Fedorov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Halo thinking.
Halo is still on wobbly legs! Can Fedorov finish him?
Halo looks winded!
Fedorov cracks Halo with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Fedorov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Brooks just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on Balboa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Balboa throws out a powerful jab.
Balboa blocks a head kick by Brooks.
Brooks throws a right and a left that Balboa avoids nicely.
Brooks has his takedown stuffed#KD2#
and Balboa counters with a beautiful punch that sends Brooks to the canvas! #ROC2#
Brooks is rocked!
Brooks is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balboa throwing strikes but missing.
Oh Brooks is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Balboa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Balboa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Balboa postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Brooks covers up, he's hurt! Balboa keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Balboa and the ref steps in to end the fight! Balboa can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cain Balboa!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 12, 2017 |
#R1#
McNee thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#
It looks like Kevin Smith has been cut.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target. #KD2#
McNee cracks Smith with a big right hand and Smith goes down!
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!
Smith is looking to sweep but instead, McNee has passed into half guard.
McNee is taking a breather. Smith says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
McNee not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McNee on the ground.
McNee sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Smith makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smith.
McNee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McNee works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McNee throwing strikes but missing.
McNee working some strikes from top position.
McNee throwing strikes but missing.
McNee throwing strikes but missing.
McNee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith is breathing heavily.
McNee throws a big right hand that misses.
McNee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McNee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
BOOM! McNee lands a beautiful left hook that drops Smith. Smith tries to recover but McNee is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Smith lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). JJ McNee!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Hawkins throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A head kick misses from Hawkins.
Brooks misses with a wild body shot.
Hawkins fails with the takedown.
Brooks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hawkins is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Brooks.#TD#
Brooks gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Brooks is looking to stand back up but Hawkins counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Brooks. #REVB#
Brooks should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SUB#
Hawkins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brooks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hawkins.
Brooks preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T1#
Brooks moves into full guard.
Brooks trying to keep a closed guard but Hawkins is proving a slippery customer.
Hawkins stopping the sweep attempt from Brooks.
Brooks seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SU#
Hawkins decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2#
Brooks shoots in and gets a takedown into Hawkins's guard.
Hawkins keeping moving, preventing Brooks from controlling successfully.
Brooks with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Brooks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hawkins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brooks manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Hawkins stopping the sweep attempt from Brooks.
Hawkins is fighting to break Brooks's control of his arms but Brooks is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hawkins chips away with some ground and pound.#T3##SU#
Hawkins stands up and waves to Brooks to follow him.
Hawkins throws a head kick that Brooks semi-blocks.
Hawkins has a takedown stuffed.
Brooks is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD2#
Brooks looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hawkins!
Brooks looks winded!
Brooks is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Brooks tries to get to his feet but Hawkins is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Brooks in his guard. #T4#
Hawkins controls Brooks momentarily but Brooks frees himself.
Brooks trying to control but Hawkins is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hawkins pulls Brooks in close to prevent any damage.
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 Raphael Hawkins will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Hawkins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hawkins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brooks avoids it really well and circles away.
Brooks throws a leg kick but Hawkins checks it.
Hawkins keeps the fight on the outside.
Brooks's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Brooks duly obliges. #CUT2#
It looks like Raphael Hawkins has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brooks circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raphael Hawkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Brooks shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Brooks showed some decent athleticism there.
Brooks trying to advance position but Hawkins counters by regaining guard. #T1#
Hawkins keeping full guard, as Brooks tries to pass.
Brooks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brooks wants to control from the top but Hawkins keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hawkins holds on and takes a little breather.
Brooks is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brooks stopping the sweep attempt from Hawkins.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Hawkins with that takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Brooks's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hawkins is defended easily by Brooks.
Hawkins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Brooks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hawkins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brooks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brooks slaps away a takedown attempt from Hawkins, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Brooks shoots in and gets a takedown into Hawkins's guard.
Sean Brooks has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hawkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brooks slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Hawkins's face as Brooks controls the position.
Brooks working the ground and pound.
Brooks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hawkins keeps working.
Brooks controlling the position from side mount.
Brooks blocks the strikes from Hawkins.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Brooks decides to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Brooks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Raphael Hawkins's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Brooks closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hawkins did well to prevent Brooks getting side control.
Hawkins is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Brooks trying to control from Hawkins's half guard. Hawkins has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hawkins 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.
Hawkins looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hawkins is keeping the position for now.
Brooks trying to control but Hawkins is working from the bottom. #T1#
Hawkins trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Brooks looking to score a takedown here. Hawkins is defending well but Brooks drives through and ends up in Hawkins's guard.#ES#
Hawkins is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Brooks presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD2#
Brooks has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hawkins uses from the top position.
Brooks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Brooks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brooks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Brooks wants to control but Hawkins passes easily into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brooks can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hawkins working Brooks over with strikes.
Hawkins not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Hawkins looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Hawkins is looking for a kimura but Brooks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hawkins to get the leverage. #T3##SUB#
Hawkins is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Hawkins is working for a kimura but Brooks is defending it quite comfortably.
Brooks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hawkins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Hawkins is trying to work for a kimura but Brooks is defending well.
Hawkins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #ES2#
Brooks pushes Hawkins off and gets back to his feet.#T4##TD2#
Hawkins gets caught napping as Brooks dives in and scores a takedown. Hawkins manages to retain guard.#ES#
Hawkins has his feet on Brooks's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD2#
Brooks closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hawkins did well to prevent Brooks getting side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brooks is pressing down on Hawkins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hawkins is holding on for now.
Hawkins controlling the position well.
Hawkins regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Raphael Hawkins.
I think Hawkins has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sean Brooks!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Quintana misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Quintana. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Quintana throws a body shot but no joy.
As Quintana backs off Smith throws a huge counter combo but Quintana manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Quintana in a clinch.
Quintana misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith goes for a takedown attempt but Quintana pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Quintana throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Quintana throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Quintana stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Quintana wants it to stay on the feet.
Vinicius Quintana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quintana leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Quintana drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smith sprawls and moves away.
Quintana stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Quintana misses with a looping left.#T1#
Quintana misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Quintana misses with a wild combination.
Smith is trying to counter with his kicks.
Quintana throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith wants to clinch#TD#
and Quintana decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smith's guard.
Smith trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB2#
Smith working for a triangle but Quintana defends it easily.
Smith looks winded!
Quintana sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smith's guard. #SUB#
Quintana seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Smith is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Vinicius Quintana!
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