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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Reina tries to keep at a distance but Cohen has taken the fight into the clinch. Cohen controlling the action here for a moment.
Cohen can't break the clinch.
Reina is looking for a takedown. A frustrated look appears on Cohen's face as he tries to break the clinch. Reina prevents Cohen from breaking the clinch. Reina is trying to break the clinch but Cohen has him pressed against the cage. #BC# Cohen breaks from the clinch.
Cohen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cohen wants to clinch up but Reina keeps it at a distance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Reina shoots in looking for a takedown but Cohen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Reina's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Cohen stuffs the takedown. Elbert Cohen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roland Reina. Reina goes for a double leg but Cohen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cohen continues to drive forward.#CL2# Reina rushes Cohen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Cohen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reina has him pressed against the cage.#T1##BC# Cohen manages to break the clinch.
Cohen dives in and grabs Reina's left leg, looking for a takedown. Reina pushes down on Cohen's head and hops out. Reina wants to counter the offense by Cohen and move into the clinch position. Cohen shoots in and drives through. Reina sprawls well. Reina goes for a double leg but Cohen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cohen continues to drive forward. Reina throws a leg kick but Cohen moved away. Reina looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD# Reina gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Reina not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reina is pulling down on Cohen's head to control his posture. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2# Reina working for submissions but it's allowed Cohen to get to half guard.
Reina is refusing to be controlled, as Cohen sits in half guard. Reina tries to get to full guard but Cohen has control of the leg. #T3# Reina controlling the position for now. Cohen could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Reina is looking to control Cohen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Reina avoid being mounted? Cohen missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Reina is not content to let Cohen control the position. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Cohen tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Reina lands a two punch combo.
#CUT2# It looks like Elbert Cohen has been cut. Reina dives in for a single leg takedown but Cohen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T4# Cohen shoots in looking for a takedown. Reina tries to sprawl out of it but Cohen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Reina manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2# Reina closes the distance and clinches. Cohen being controlled against the cage. Reina is trying to force a seperation but Cohen has the dominant position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Cohen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reina has him pressed against the cage. Reina digs a right hand into Cohen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cohen's gas tank. A short uppercut from Reina. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Roland Reina will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Elbert Cohen's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Reina tried to score with a low kick but Cohen checks it. Reina misses with a head kick.
Cohen with a poor takedown and Reina counters with a stiff right hand. Cohen tries for a takedown but Reina circles away easily#CL2# and Reina counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Reina. Reina tries to circle away but Cohen has him pinned against the cage. Reina wants to break free but Cohen has control.
Reina tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cohen smiles and moves away.
Cohen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Reina shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cohen as he avoids it easily. Cohen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Reina shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cohen sprawls well. Cohen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Reina gets slowly back to his feet. Elbert Cohen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roland Reina.#T1# Cohen swats away the attempt to clinch by Reina.#CL2# Reina clinches up with Cohen and pushes him back against the cage. Cohen wants to break free but Reina has control.
#BC# Cohen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Cohen tries to clinch there but Reina circles away.
Cohen keeps the fight on the outside. Cohen is looking to counter the offense by Reina and move into the clinch.#CL# Cohen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2# Reina pulls guard successfully.
Reina is trying to keep Cohen in close.
#T2##SU# Cohen gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Reina doesn't manage to clinch there - Cohen circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cohen. Cohen slaps away a takedown attempt from Reina, before circling back to the center of the mat. As Reina tries to get set, Cohen tries to push him back and clinch up but Reina manages to avoid the attempt. Cohen fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Reina tries to counter by closing the distance. Reina shoots in and drives through. Cohen sprawls well. Cohen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Reina sprawls and moves away. Elbert Cohen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Cohen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reina as he jumps to the side. #T3##CL2# Reina has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reina tries to pull guard but Cohen won't allow it.
#BC# Cohen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reina fails with the takedown. Reina is breathing heavily. Cohen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Reina tries to counter by closing the distance. Reina lands a nice shot to the body.
Cohen dives in for a single leg takedown but Reina sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD# Cohen drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2# Reina pushes Cohen off and gets back to his feet.
#T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A punch lands to the side of Cohen 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2# Reina fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cohen, pushing him back against the cage. Reina is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cohen is defending well. A frustrated look appears on Reina's face as he tries to break the clinch. Reina stalling the fight.
Reina prevents Cohen from breaking the clinch. Reina jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cohen walks away with a smile on his face. Reina gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Reina with a jab. Cohen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Cohen is looking to counter the offense by Reina and move into the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roland Reina showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Elbert Cohen'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# Cohen with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2# and Reina counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Reina. Roland Reina seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Cohen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reina has him pressed against the cage. Cohen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Cohen is trying to break the clinch but Reina has him pressed against the cage. Reina is trying to pull guard but Cohen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Reina lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cohen backwards. Reina is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Reina drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reina stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Cohen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Reina has Cohen up against the cage in a clinch.
Cohen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1##BC# Cohen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Reina takes the fight into the clinch. Reina lands a shot to the body.#TD2# Reina jumps guard.
Reina looking for a sweep. Not yet Reina, not yet. Reina is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU# Reina is working an open guard so Cohen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Cohen misses with a takedown attempt - Reina sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Reina shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Elbert Cohen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roland Reina. Reina takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2# Reina shoots in for a takedown but Cohen shows good takedown defense. Cohen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reina's waist but Reina gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cohen off to one side. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Reina. Reina tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cohen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Reina fails with a takedown attempt. Cohen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Reina shoots for a double leg takedown but Cohen sprawls well. He's pushed Reina's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Cohen darts in looking for a takedown but Reina gets double underhooks and turns Cohen into the cage. #T3# Reina slaps away a takedown attempt from Cohen, before circling back to the center of the mat. Reina fails with the takedown and Cohen counters with a body kick that stops Reina in his tracks momentarily. #TD# Cohen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Reina's guard. Cohen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Cohen trying to control but Reina is working from the bottom. Reina lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T4# Reina prevents Cohen from getting back to his feet. Reina missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Reina sitting in guard here, content to control. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Cohen looking for a guillotine here but Reina defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Roland Reina. Well Reina 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roland Reina!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2017 |
#R1# Richmond tries to close the distance and clinch but Galbraith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2# Galbraith closes the distance and pushes Richmond back into the cage.#TD2# Galbraith jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Galbraith trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Galbraith looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Galbraith 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.#SUB2# Galbraith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Richmond defends well. Galbraith managing to control the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Richmond trying to control but Galbraith is working from the bottom. #T1# Galbraith has control of Richmond's left arm, preventing Richmond from doing any damage. #SUB2# Galbraith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Richmond defends it easily. Galbraith tries to strike from the bottom.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Galbraith keeps the fight on the outside. Galbraith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Richmond drops down looking for a counter takedown but Galbraith sprawls and moves away.#CL2# Galbraith has closed the distance and engaged Richmond in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Richmond. Richmond wants a takedown but no success here.
#T2# Richmond jumps guard but Galbraith stands there with Richmond around his waist. Richmond gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Richmond is looking to break free of the clinch but Galbraith has double underhooks. Galbraith prevents Richmond from breaking the clinch. Galbraith landing knees to the body.
Galbraith avoids a wild elbow strike from Richmond. Galbraith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Richmond tries to break free but Galbraith pushes him back against the cage. Richmond jumps guard but Galbraith stands there with Richmond around his waist. Richmond gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ned Richmond. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2# Galbraith has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Richmond uses from the top position. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Galbraith holds on and takes a little breather. Richmond trying to control the position from guard on top but Galbraith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Galbraith wants to sweep but no luck. #T3# Richmond being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2# Galbraith is looking for a triangle but Richmond pushes his legs off easily.
#ES2# Galbraith manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. Galbraith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD2# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Galbraith pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB# Richmond drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Galbraith dives on top into guard.#REVB# Galbraith postures up in Richmond's guard and throws a big left but Richmond blocks it. Galbraith looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Galbraith with a flurry of punches that miss. Galbraith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4# Richmond can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Galbraith controls the pace.#SUB# Richmond throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Richmond not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Galbraith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Richmond really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Galbraith dominated that round. That's time! Richmond's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2##CL2# Galbraith closes the distance and clinches. Richmond has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Richmond wants to break free but Galbraith has control.
Richmond wants to get back to striking at distance but Galbraith won't allow it.
Richmond stalling in the clinch but Galbraith improves position. #TD2# Galbraith manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Richmond trying to control the position from guard on top but Galbraith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Galbraith holds on and takes a little breather. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Galbraith 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# Galbraith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2# Galbraith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1# Galbraith takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Galbraith wants to pass to mount but Richmond is defending the position. Still in half guard, Galbraith seems content to control. Galbraith is continuing to stall.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#ES# Richmond manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Galbraith keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. Galbraith gets underhooks to prevent Richmond's takedown attempt.
#BC# Richmond breaks the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Galbraith. #CL2# Galbraith rushes Richmond and presses him up against the cage. Galbraith just leaning against Richmond, taking a breather. Richmond wants to break the clinch but can't.
Galbraith tries to break the clinch but Richmond is controlling the position. #TD2# Galbraith gets control of Richmond's arms and successfully pulls guard. Galbraith will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Galbraith wants to sweep but no luck. Galbraith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Richmond controls the pace. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Galbraith is on top in guard.
#REVB##T3# Galbraith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB# Richmond looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Galbraith has picked Richmond up and slammed him! Richmond can't keep hold of the triangle and Galbraith manages to pass to side control!#SUB2# Galbraith wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Richmond, who protects the arm well. The strikes coming from Galbraith are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB2# Galbraith is trying to get an arm triangle but Richmond is defending well. Richmond being controlled for a moment. #SU2# Galbraith decides to stand back up. Galbraith steps back and let's Richmond get back to his feet.#T4##TD2# Galbraith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Galbraith stalling. Richmond tries to get to full guard but Galbraith has control of the leg. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Galbraith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Richmond throws a sloppy head kick and Galbraith moves out of range easily. Galbraith 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.
#TD2# Richmond gets caught napping as Galbraith dives in and scores a takedown. Richmond manages to retain guard. Galbraith passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SU2# Galbraith stands up and we're back to a striking position. Galbraith misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD2# Galbraith throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Richmond was covering up waiting for the punch and Galbraith finishes the takedown easily into guard. Richmond can't keep his opponent in guard - Galbraith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. This has been an exciting period of action! Galbraith keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1# Galbraith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Galbraith is taking a breather. Richmond 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.#SUB2# Galbraith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Richmond sees it coming and defends easily. Galbraith prevents Richmond from improving his position. Richmond is looking to control Galbraith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Richmond avoid being mounted? Galbraith keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Richmond makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Richmond.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Richmond being controlled here, momentarily. Richmond will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Richmond trying to control the position.
Galbraith is pushing down on Richmond's leg trying to pass to half guard. Richmond is fighting to maintain full guard but Galbraith has managed to sneak the leg through. Galbraith is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Richmond! Galbraith misses with a head shot. Galbraith misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Galbraith controlling from mount. Galbraith punching from mount but Richmond doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T3# Galbraith tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Scott Galbraith has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2# Galbraith working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Richmond tries to lock up and control but Galbraith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Galbraith tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Galbraith throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Richmond because Galbraith loaded up on that one. Galbraith punching from mount but Richmond doing a good job of avoiding damage. Richmond is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2# Galbraith working for a submission but Richmond is keeping him at bay. #T4# Poor strikes thrown by Galbraith there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Galbraith controlling his opponent. Richmond is wriggling around trying to escape.
Galbraith controlling his opponent. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Richmond tries to improve his position but instead Galbraith has taken his back! Ned Richmond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Scott Galbraith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Galbraith misses with punches from the back.
And that's the end of the fight! Scott Galbraith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Galbraith 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30 Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30 Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Galbraith!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2017 |
#R1# Richmond is looking to clinch but Prey is avoiding it.
Richmond tries to clinch but Prey is having none of it. Richmond darts in trying to clinch#TD2# and Prey counters with a nice double leg into side control. Richmond won't be happy with that. Prey lands a strong strike to the head of Richmond. That's dazed him! Prey looking to finish here. Richmond is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Prey lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leigh Prey!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2017 |
#R1# Binio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Zimmerman appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL# Zimmerman has managed to clinch.
Zimmerman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Binio blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2# Binio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Binio tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD# and Zimmerman counters with a nice double leg into guard. Binio wants to sweep here but Zimmerman controlling him for the moment. Zimmerman works over Binio with some ground and pound from guard. Zimmerman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zimmerman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Zimmerman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Binio's head. Binio looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Zimmerman wants to pass the guard but Binio is keeping the position.#T1##SUB2# Binio is looking for a triangle but Zimmerman pushes his legs off easily.
Binio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Binio can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zimmerman controls the pace. Zimmerman stands up over Binio, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SU# Zimmerman stands up from Binio's guard - Zimmerman perhaps looking for a knockout. Binio is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zimmerman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Binio is looking to take this fight into the clinch. It looked like Zimmerman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Binio shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zimmerman sprawls well. Zimmerman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Binio gets slowly back to his feet. Binio looks winded! Binio tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zimmerman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Binio somewhat. Vince Zimmerman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boubacar Binio.#TD# Zimmerman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T3# Zimmerman staying calm. Zimmerman landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Zimmerman happy to just control the position for now. Binio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zimmerman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Binio takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Binio is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Zimmerman is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#SUB# Zimmerman has isolated one of Binio's arms. Binio looking to fight him off but Zimmerman twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vince Zimmerman! The defeated Boubacar Binio had this to say: 'Next Time maybe.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Karimov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Richmond is trying to defend but Karimov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Karimov in particular looking to stall. Richmond is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Richmond slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Karimov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Karimov is looking to work some ground and pound but Richmond has wrist control.#SUB# Richmond working for a triangle but Karimov defends it easily.
Karimov content to stall in guard here. #T1# Richmond tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU2# Karimov stands up and waves to Richmond to follow him. #CL2# Karimov moves into the clinch. Richmond has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Karimov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2# Karimov jumps guard and drags Richmond to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Karimov controlling Richmond's posture. #ES2# The fighters are working up against the cage. Karimov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T2##TD2# Karimov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Richmond is trying to keep an underhook but Karimov manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB2# Karimov is working for a submission of some sort.
Karimov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Richmond defending well though. Karimov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Richmond keeps working. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Karimov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Karimov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3# Richmond is looking for a sweep. Karimov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Karimov missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Richmond blocking the ground and pound attempt from Karimov. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Richmond is staying active underneath Karimov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Karimov is controlling the pace.
Karimov wants to pass to mount but Richmond is defending the position. #SUB2# Karimov is trying to work for a kimura but Richmond is defending well.
#SUB2# Karimov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Richmond is just riding it out for now. Karimov eventually gives up the hold. #T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Richmond is not content to let Karimov control the position. The fighters are battling for position here. Richmond manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Richmond wants to sweep but no luck. Richmond manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Karimov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Karimov wants to sweep but no luck. Richmond missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashid Karimov dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2##CL# Richmond rushes Karimov and presses him up against the cage. Richmond is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2# Karimov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Richmond is trying to keep an underhook but Karimov manages to get the takedown into half guard. The fighters are battling for position here. Richmond manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Richmond trying to control the position.
#SU2# Karimov stands up from Richmond's guard - Karimov perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2# Karimov rushes Richmond and presses him up against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Richmond misses with an elbow over the top. Richmond is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Karimov is defending well. Richmond wants to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Karimov. #T1# Knees in the clinch landing for Richmond.
Richmond wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC# Richmond breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Karimov pushes Richmond up against the cage in a clinch. A battle for position here, against the cage. Richmond drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Karimov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Richmond is trying to break the clinch but Karimov has him pressed against the cage. #BC# Richmond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Karimov closes the distance and clinches. Karimov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Richmond blocks it with crossed arms. Karimov is stalling here.
Richmond is looking to take this one to the mat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ned Richmond. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2# Richmond has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Karimov after a bit of a struggle. Richmond pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Richmond wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Karimov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Richmond's efforts to push away.#TD2# Karimov pulls guard. Karimov 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. Karimov seems keen to control Richmond's posture. Karimov has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Karimov wants to control the position but Richmond says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T3# Karimov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. The fighters are battling for position here. Karimov manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Karimov is controlling Richmond's posture.#SUB# Richmond drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Karimov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Richmond has Karimov in his guard.#REVB# Karimov wants to control from the top but Richmond keeps moving. Karimov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Richmond really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Karimov pushes down on Richmond's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4# Richmond has a hand on Karimov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Karimov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Karimov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Richmond tries to get back to half guard but can't. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Karimov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Karimov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Karimov punching from mount but Richmond doing a good job of avoiding damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashid Karimov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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# Karimov lands a jab to Richmond's midsection.#CL2# Karimov clinches with his opponent.
Richmond wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Richmond is looking to break free of the clinch but Karimov has double underhooks. Richmond has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Karimov after a bit of a struggle. Richmond wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Richmond creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Karimov's defenses. Richmond throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Richmond trying to land knees to the body.
Karimov tries to break the clinch but Richmond is controlling the position. Karimov keeps control of Richmond as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Karimov lands an uppercut. Richmond wants to get back to striking at distance but Karimov won't allow it.
A left hand lands to the body for Karimov.
Karimov has Richmond pushed against the cage. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2# Karimov gets a trip takedown into half guard.#T1# Karimov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Richmond's head. #SU2# Karimov escapes and gets back to his feet. #CL2# Karimov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Karimov leaning against his opponent.
#TD2# Karimov pulls guard effortlessly. #ES2# Karimov wriggles free and stands up. #TD2# Karimov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Richmond manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Karimov throws a big right hand that misses. Karimov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Karimov throws a big right hand that misses. #T2# Karimov 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. Karimov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Richmond's head.#SU2# Karimov stands up from Richmond's guard - Karimov perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2# Richmond tries to keep at a distance but Karimov has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3##TD2# Karimov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Richmond regains guard immediately. Karimov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Richmond is keeping the position for now. Richmond looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karimov is one step ahead there. Karimov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB# Richmond has an active guard here but Karimov has managed to pass into half guard.
#T4# Richmond has a hand on Karimov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Karimov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Richmond reaches up to try and control the position but Karimov seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Richmond rolls and tries to escape and now Karimov has his back!
#SUB2# Richmond is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2# Karimov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Karimov biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that's the end of the fight! Rashid Karimov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Karimov 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30 Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30 Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rashid Karimov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Wind gets a double leg takedown into Cohen's guard. Wind passes easily into side control. Nice work. Wind happy to just control the position for now. The ground and pound from Wind seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Wind creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. You can see the frustration on Cohen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cohen wants to get back to his feet. Wind has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1# Wind tries to stand but Cohen is controlling his head. Cohen is looking to get back to his feet here but Wind is keeping cool and he's managed to take Cohen's back. Wind controls the position. It looks like Wind might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Wind is cranking Cohen's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Cohen! He's tightened the choke and Cohen is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shakil Wind!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Richmond closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Richmond working Saar over with knees to the body.#BC# Richmond breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Richmond clinches. #BC# Richmond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Richmond darts in and clinches Saar up against the cage. Richmond slows down the pace here.
Richmond looking for a takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Saar takes an elbow to the forehead. Richmond lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC# Richmond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Richmond closes the distance and pushes Saar back into the cage.#T1##TD2# Saar is trying to trip Richmond. He has hold of a leg but Richmond is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Saar persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Richmond looking for a sweep. Not yet Richmond, not yet. Saar advances to half guard. Saar is thwarting Richmond's attempts to control the position.#SUB# Richmond is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saar pulls his head out easily. Saar moves nicely into side control. Richmond gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB2# Richmond is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Saar locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Richmond is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cyric Saar!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Jardine has closed the distance and engaged Cohen in a clinch.
Jardine tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cohen just stands there and leans against the cage. Jardine is trying to break the clinch but Cohen is controlling him. Jardine wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jardine is trying to break the clinch but Cohen has him pressed against the cage. Jardine tries to break free but Cohen pushes him back against the cage. Jardine jumps guard but Cohen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC# Cohen breaks the clinch.
Cohen misses with a takedown attempt - Jardine sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Jardine tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL# Cohen closes the distance and pushes Jardine back into the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cohen controlling the action here for a moment.
Cohen has Jardine pressed against the cage, preventing Jardine from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC# Cohen breaks from the clinch.
#TD# Cohen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jardine manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T1# Cohen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jardine is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Cohen dives into side control.
You can see the frustration on Jardine's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Jardine pushes Cohen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Cohen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Jardine is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Cohen working away. Jardine tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Cohen easily slips into full mount! #T2# Cohen controlling from the full mount. Jardine really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cohen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Jardine is desperately trying to improve his position but Cohen has a good base and remains in mount. Jardine is still trying to improve position. Jardine tries to lock up and control but Cohen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Cohen looking to control but Jardine is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Jardine can't escape the position.
#T3# Jardine tries to hold on but Cohen postures up. Cohen could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Jardine tries to get back to half guard but can't. Jardine tries to hold on but Cohen postures up. Cohen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Cohen avoids the attempt from Jardine to control. Jardine is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#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. Cohen trying to control but he's not successful this time. Jardine is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cohen trying to control but he's not successful this time. Jardine is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Jardine looks winded! Jardine is squirming around, avoiding Cohen's attempts to control the action. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elbert Cohen dominated that round. The cut man is working on Elbert Cohen'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# Cohen dives in for a single leg takedown but Jardine sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Jardine looks like he wants to counter punch here. Cohen tries to clinch but Jardine moves out of range. Jardine looks like he wants to counter punch here. Cohen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jardine but Jardine pushes him off and we're back to square one. Jardine scores with a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cohen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jardine as he jumps to the side. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elbert Cohen. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jardine connects with a right hand. Cohen shakes it off.#T1##CL# Cohen pushes Jardine up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2# Jardine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cohen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Jardine keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Cohen with a lazy takedown attempt and Jardine counters with a straight right hand.#T2# Cohen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Jardine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Cohen shoots in but Jardine avoids the takedown attempt easily. Jardine is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Cohen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jardine.
Jardine shoots in for a takedown but Cohen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Jardine scores with the left hand. Cohen knows he should have avoided that one. Cohen has his takedown stuffed enabling Jardine to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2# Cohen is rocked!#CUT2# Elbert Cohen's cut is getting worse.#T3# Jardine lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brock Jardine! After the fight, Brock Jardine was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 03, 2017 |
#R1# Richmond lands with a shot to the body. #CL# Richmond closes the distance and clinches. Richmond creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Evangelista's defenses. Richmond is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Richmond is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Richmond tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ned Richmond. That's going to take a lot out of him. Richmond tries to circle away but Evangelista has him pinned against the cage.#BC# Richmond manages to break the clinch.
Richmond tries to clinch but Evangelista moves away #TD2# and Evangelista counters with a single leg into guard. Richmond didn't expect that. Evangelista stands and throws Richmond's legs to the side, diving into side control. Evangelista has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Richmond! Evangelista working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2# Richmond defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Evangelista. #SUB2# Evangelista looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1##SUB2# Evangelista is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Richmond is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dino Evangelista!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Medina clinches. Medina lands with a light punch inside. #CUT2# It looks like Elbert Cohen has been cut.#BC2# Medina breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Medina moves into the clinch successfully.
Cohen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Medina has Cohen pressed against the cage.
Medina throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cohens head. Cohen wants to break free but Medina has control.
Cohen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Medina lands on the inside with an uppercut. Cohen has had enough of the clinch but Medina keeps him there for the moment. Cohen tries to break free but Medina pushes him back against the cage. Medina scores with a shoulder strike. A shot in the inside from Medina. Cohen could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#KD2# Medina drops Cohen onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Cohen is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2# Cohen is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Nice body punch from Medina. Oh Cohen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Medina fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Medina misses with a punch on the inside.
Medina misses with the head strike.
Cohen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Medina tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Cohen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Medina throws a punch but it's blocked by Cohen. Medina content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cohen blocks an uppercut.
Cohen is trying to force a seperation but Medina has the dominant position.#T1# Medina missing with knees to the body.
Cohen seems to have got his legs back now. Cohen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2# Medina's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Medina rushes Cohen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Medina. Medina dips a shoulder and cracks Cohen with a mighty uppercut! Cohen falls back against the cage and Medina unloads with a barrage of strikes! Cohen is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Medina screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorge Medina! In his post fight interview, Jorge Medina started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1# Richmond pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ned Richmond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Richmond clinches. #BC2# Dereza breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Richmond clinches. Dereza lands with a right to the head. #TD# Richmond has picked Dereza up - he's going for a ride! Richmond dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Richmond prevents Dereza from standing back up.
#SU# Richmond decides to stand up. #CL# Richmond takes the fight into the clinch. Dereza lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Richmond has Dereza pressed against the cage, preventing Dereza from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1##TD# Richmond has clasped his hands together around Dereza's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Richmond is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Dereza's shoulder. That is not cool. Dereza is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Richmond is controlling him well.#SU# Richmond has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL# Richmond gets in close and instigates a clinch. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Dereza lands a left hand that snaps the head of Richmond backwards. #ROC2# Richmond is rocked! A head punch blocked on the inside by Richmond. Oh Richmond is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Dereza lands a right hand. Dereza scores with an uppercut up the middle. Richmond prevents Dereza from breaking the clinch.#T2# A head punch on the inside from Dereza fails to land. 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! Dereza swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Richmond jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dereza walks away with a smile on his face. Richmond gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL# Richmond clinches up with Dereza and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2# Dereza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Richmond rushes Dereza and presses him up against the cage.#TD# Richmond is trying to trip Dereza. He has hold of a leg but Dereza is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Richmond persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB# Richmond drops back looking for a leg! Dereza is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dereza manages to kick Richmond off! Richmond jumps back into Dereza's guard. Richmond controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Richmond seems to have got his legs back now. Dereza is looking to stand back up but Richmond counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Dereza. #SUB# Richmond is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3# Well, if Richmond is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB# Richmond is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dereza has managed to free his arm - good work. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Richmond in particular looking to stall.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB# Richmond has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Dereza defend it? Richmond steps over the head and cranks it - Dereza is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Richmond!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ned Richmond!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 16, 2017 |
#R1# Dixon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD# Zimmerman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dixon was covering up waiting for the punch and Zimmerman finishes the takedown easily into guard. Zimmerman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Dixon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zimmerman is one step ahead there. Zimmerman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Zimmerman throwing strikes from guard but Dixon blocks nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dixon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Dixon 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.#T1# Zimmerman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Zimmerman stands up over Dixon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Zimmerman content to stall in guard here. Zimmerman 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. Zimmerman being controlled here momentarily. Zimmerman landing with the ground and pound. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Zimmerman sitting in guard here, content to control. Dixon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zimmerman. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Dixon throws a combination that misses #CL# and Zimmerman counters by moving into the clinch. #BC# Zimmerman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dixon dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Dixon jabs Zimmerman right on the nose. Zimmerman blinks but takes it well.#CUT2# It looks like Vince Zimmerman has been cut.#T3# Dixon scores with a nice head shot.#TD# Zimmerman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Zimmerman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Zimmerman happy to just control the position for now. Dixon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zimmerman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB# Zimmerman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zimmerman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Zimmerman postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dixon avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Zimmerman. Zimmerman throws a strike aimed at the side of Dixon's head but Dixon avoids it well.#T4# You can see the frustration on Dixon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Dixon has eaten all the pies! Zimmerman moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. You can see the frustration on Dixon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Zimmerman controls the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vince Zimmerman dominated that round. The cut man is working on Vince Zimmerman's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Dixon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Zimmerman tries to move into range but Dixon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Dixon stuns Zimmerman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Dixon lands with a cross. #ROC2# Zimmerman is rocked! Vince Zimmerman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Are you kidding me?! Dixon ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Zimmerman clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Buddy Dixon! A victorious Buddy Dixon 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: Feb 10, 2017 |
#R1# Cohen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CUT2# It looks like Elbert Cohen has been cut. Cohen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Steve makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Cohen tries to clinch but fails miserably #KD2# and Steve counters with a nice right hand that sends Cohen toppling to the canvas! Cohen scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Steve finish him?! Cohen gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Steve gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Farley Steve! A victorious Farley Steve 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: Jan 30, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Hamilton drives through and clinches with French against the cage.
Hamilton is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Hamilton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but French has him pressed against the cage. Hamilton is working for takedown but French is calmly controlling the position for now. Hamilton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as French walks away with a smile on his face. Hamilton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. French swats away the attempt to clinch by Hamilton. Hamilton throws a head kick that misses. French appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Hamilton connects with a body shot that sends French's belly button to the back. French slips a jab and a cross from Hamilton.
French tries to counter by clinching up but Hamilton breaks away and moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. French stuffs the takedown attempt from Hamilton. Hamilton gets slowly back to his feet. Austin French has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Hamilton.#KD2# Hamilton lands a big head kick that sends French tumbling to the mat! Hamilton takes a step backwards and waves French back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2# It looks like Austin French has been cut.#T1# Hamilton tries to clinch there but French circles away.
French is looking to counter the offense by Hamilton and move into the clinch.#TD# French shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hamilton's guard. Hamilton is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and French dives into side control.
#REVB##SU# French decides to stand back up. French steps back and let's Hamilton get back to his feet.#TD2# French tries to sprawl but Hamilton drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES# French manages to escape and get back to his feet! #ROC2# French is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Oh French is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Hamilton goes for a double leg but French avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as French continues to drive forward. Hamilton looks winded! Hamilton shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2# Hamilton moves into the clinch successfully.
French fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2# Hamilton jumps into guard, dragging French to the mat.
French would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. French postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. French working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. French seems to have got his legs back now.#T2# Hamilton controls French momentarily but French frees himself. #SU# French gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD# French closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hamilton quickly recovers to half guard. Hamilton tries to push off, looking to stand up, but French manages to move to mount!
#SUB# French working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Hamilton looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by French! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Austin French!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 27, 2017 |
#R1# Mont misses with a body shot.
Mont swinging wildly here.
#CL2# Mont rushes French and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. French prevents a body shot from Mont. Mont throws a head punch that misses. Mont avoiding damage.
#BC2# Mont's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Mont instigates a clinch. #BC2# Mont breaks from the clinch.
French showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mont.
#T1# French avoids a punch combination nicely.
French is looking to counter the offense by Mont and move into the clinch. A cross from Mont lands. French tries to clinch up. Mont unleashes a big counter combination but French bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Mont misses with a series of wild punches.
Mont has a takedown stuffed. Mont shoots in but doesn't get the takedown enabling French to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2# Mont clinches up with French and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2# Mont breaks from the clinch.
#T2# Mont wants to clinch up but French keeps it at a distance. Mont throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. French tries to counter with a takedown but Mont is quick to defend against it. French moves out of range as Mont throws a body kick.
French is looking to counter the offense by Mont and move into the clinch. Mont throws a leg kick #CL# and French counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by French. Mont makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2# Mont's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. This has been an exciting period of action! Mont misses with a few strikes there.
French feinted with a counter takedown. Mont 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. French shoots in and drives through. Mont sprawls well. French doesn't manage to clinch there - Mont circles away.
Mont looks like he wants to counter punch here. French takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Mont avoids the head kick by French.
#CL2# Mont clinches up against the cage.#T3# French is defending well against a takedown attempt. Austin French has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Mont. Mont tries a knee to the head but French blocks it.
#BC2# Mont breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
French tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mont paws at him with a jab and circles away. Mont tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but French paws at him with a jab and circles away. No luck for Mont with that takedown attempt. Mont looks winded! Mont pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mont rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but French moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Mont throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around French's waist but French gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mont off to one side. #TD# French shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mont is trying to defend but French finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2# Mont makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T4# 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! French blocks a low kick nicely. French shoots in but no luck this time. Mont tries to clinch but French is having none of it. French tries to close the distance and clinch but Mont swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. French looks to score with a jab to the body but Mont is just out of range. Scott Mont seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Mont drives through and clinches with French against the cage.
French is trying to force a seperation but Mont has the dominant position.#TD2# Mont lands a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Mont dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Mont leaves French with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Mont pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mont pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mont misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mont pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2# Mont forces French back against the cage and clinches.#BC2# Mont pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. French shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mont defends it nicely.#TD2# French tries to sprawl but Mont drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T1# French tries to roll over but Mont keeps him under control.#SU2# Mont stands up from half guard. Mont throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2# Mont forces French back against the cage and clinches. Mont just leaning against French, taking a breather. #BC2# Mont's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Mont scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Mont shoots in and drives through. French sprawls well. Mont is breathing heavily.#T2# Mont closes the distance and lands a one-two.#TD2# Mont looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for French! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mont wants to stand but French has his arm trapped. French throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land. Mont misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SU2# Mont stands up and beckons French to his feet. Mont darts in looking for a takedown but French gets double underhooks and turns Mont into the cage. French tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mont swivels and escapes. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin French. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mont shoots in for a double leg but French sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T3# Some bone on bone action there as Mont checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Mont swats away the attempt to clinch by French. Mont is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Mont tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD# and French counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2# Mont kicks French off and gets back to his feet. Mont tries to close the distance and clinch up but French swats him away and circles back towards the center. Mont misses with a hook. French ducked under it nicely. Mont misses with a double jab
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. and French counters with a stiff right hand. Mont misses with a wild combination.
#T4##TD# French drives through with a takedown into Mont's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU# French stands up and waves to Mont to follow him. #TD# French looking for a takedown here - he's got it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU# French gets to his feet - Mont follows without any prompting. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Mont showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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##CL2# Mont darts in and clinches French up against the cage. Mont displaying some good clinch control by pressing French up against the cage. Mont has a couple of punches blocked by French.
French tries to circle away but Mont has him pinned against the cage. Mont has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Mont creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through French's defenses. #CUT2# It looks like Austin French has been cut. Mont crunches a lovely knee into French's ribcage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A short uppercut from Mont. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Mont tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mont has French pressed against the cage, preventing French from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Mont goes for a takedown attempt but French pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T1##CL2# Mont rushes French and presses him up against the cage. Mont lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2# Mont breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mont throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on French's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Mont dives in looking to finish as French flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Mont's strikes! Mont is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! French's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but French was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Mont! After the fight, Scott Mont was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Cohen clinches. #BC2# Love breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Love rushes Cohen and presses him up against the cage. Cohen wants to get back to striking at distance but Love won't allow it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cohen as Love tries to tie him up. Cohen has had enough of the clinch but Love keeps him there for the moment. Love drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cohen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Orlando Love seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Love shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cohen but Cohen pushes him off and we're back to square one. Cohen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD# Cohen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Love napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2# Love sneaks out the side door and pushes Cohen away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. This has been an exciting period of action! Love shoots for a double leg takedown but Cohen sprawls well. He's pushed Love's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Elbert Cohen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orlando Love. Cohen throws a combination. Love tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Love darts in looking for a takedown but Cohen gets double underhooks and turns Love into the cage. #T1# Cohen leaves Love with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL# Cohen moves into the clinch. Love is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2# Love breaks the clinch.
Love fails with a takedown attempt. Cohen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Love defends it nicely. Love fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T2# Cohen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Love circles away. Love wants to counter with a clinch but Cohen pushes him away. Cohen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Love circles away. Nice takedown defense from Love. No joy for Cohen on that attempt. #CL2# Love gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC# Cohen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Cohen is looking to clinch but Love is avoiding it.
#CL# Cohen has managed to clinch.
#BC# Cohen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Love darts in looking for a takedown but Cohen gets double underhooks and turns Love into the cage. Love displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cohen. Love appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Cohen moves out of range of the leg kick from Love.#T3# Cohen closes the distance and clinches up with Love, looking for a takedown. Cohen pushes Love against the cage but Love circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Cohen doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2# and Love counters by moving into the clinch. Cohen is breathing heavily. Love has Cohen pressed against the cage, preventing Cohen from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Cohen wants to get back to striking at distance but Love won't allow it.
Love tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2# Love escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2# Love 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. Love postures up.
#SU2# Love decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Cohen shoots in for a double leg but Love sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Cohen tried to score with a low kick but Love checks it.#T4# A decent looking body kick lands there for Love.#TD2# Love shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cohen napping and manages to drive through into side control! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cohen takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Cohen takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Cohen bucks up and tries to throw Love off but instead Love has got his back!#SUB2# Love tightening his grip on Cohen, looking for the choke. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Love landing with strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orlando Love dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Love lands with a good body shot.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Cohen really is a fat lump. Love prevents Cohen from breaking the clinch.#BC# Cohen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Love shoots in but Cohen avoids the takedown attempt easily. Cohen feinted with a counter takedown. A combination from Love does no damage. #CL# Cohen gets a clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cohen wants to break free but Love has control.
#BC# Cohen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Elbert Cohen is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2# Love shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cohen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES# Cohen manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T1# Cohen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cohen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC# Cohen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Cohen darts in and clinches Love up against the cage.#TD2# Love manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Love bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cohen's guard. #REVB# Love trying to control the position from guard on top but Cohen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Love is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Cohen wants to stand but Love is controlling the position. #T2# Love trying to control but Cohen is working from the bottom. Love is pushing down on Cohen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cohen is fighting to maintain full guard but Love has managed to sneak the leg through. Love tries to pass to full mount but Cohen defends it. #ES# Cohen makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Cohen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Love defends it nicely.#T3# Love avoids a kick to the body.
Cohen tries to clinch up.#CL2# Love clinches with his opponent.
#TD2# Love lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#ES# Cohen manages to escape and get back to his feet! #CL2# Love has managed to clinch.
Love has Cohen pressed against the cage, preventing Cohen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC# Cohen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2# Cohen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Love to score an easy takedown into full guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Love trying to control but Cohen is working from the bottom. #T4# Love working some strikes from top position. Love chips away with some ground and pound. Love slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Cohen is trying to control the position but Love postures up. #SUB# Cohen working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Love has passed into half guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Elbert Cohen will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Cohen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Love steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cohen. Cohen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Love's waist but Love gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cohen off to one side. #CL2# Love has Cohen up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2# Love pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Love has his takedown stuffed#CL# and Cohen counters by moving into the clinch. Elbert Cohen has scored more points in the clinch so far. Love lands a body punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cohen wants to get back to striking at distance but Love won't allow it.
#BC2# Love manages to break the clinch.
Love throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT2# It looks like Elbert Cohen has been cut. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Cohen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Love is fending him off so far but Cohen persists. Nope, Love circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elbert Cohen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Love scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD2# Love closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cohen is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Love asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB2# Love working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2# Love is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cohen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Love has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2# Love happy to just control the position for now. Cohen is pushing Love's head away, looking to escape. Love manages to hold on to the position though. Love wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cohen keeps working. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Love prevents Cohen from escaping the position.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3# Some wild striking there from Love.
Cohen tries to clinch but Love moves out of range. Love tries to clinch up.#CL2# Love rushes Cohen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC# Cohen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Cohen tries to clinch but Love moves out of range. Love misses with a takedown attempt - Cohen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4##TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Cohen. Love is looking to get back to his feet here but Cohen is keeping cool and he's managed to take Love's back. Love trying to control but not successfully. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Can Love hold on?! Cohen is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
This has been an exciting period of action! Love trying to control but not successfully.
And that's the end of the fight! Orlando Love comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Love 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:30 Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orlando Love!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2017 |
#R1# Richmond moves away from the strike by Fedor. Richmond tries to counter with a takedown but Fedor is quick to defend against it. Good standup being displayed there by Fedor as he connects with a hook.#ROC2# Richmond is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Ned Richmond has been cut. and Fedor counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Richmond! He's just covering up as Fedor starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruslam Fedor!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 20, 2017 |
#R1# Ray pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Ray. A combination from Ray does no damage. Ray misses with a double jab
#CL# and French moves into the clinch.#BC# French's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Ray throws a combination that misses #TD# and French decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ray's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. French is standing up over Ray. Ray looks to escape but French dives into side control.
#SUB# French is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Ray looks calm but he's in trouble here. French gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Ray is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! French lets go of the hold and Ray can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Austin French!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 17, 2017 |
#R1# Steinar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Frenchs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Nice takedown defense from Steinar. No joy for French on that attempt. Steinar throws a head kick that misses #TD# and French counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Steinar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. French is working away from the top position though.#SUB2# Steinar looking for submissions from an awkward position here. French is thwarting Steinar's attempts to control the position.#SU# French stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Steinar drives through and clinches with French against the cage.
#T1# Steinar lands a shoulder strike. French tries to break the clinch but Steinar is controlling the position. Steinar leaning his opponent against the cage. Steinar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as French walks away with a smile on his face. Steinar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Steinar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. French defends it nicely.#CL2# Steinar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with French, pushing him back against the cage.#T2##TD2# Steinar successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2# Steinar looking for subs off his back but French has passed one foot through into half guard.
Steinar tries to get to full guard but French has control of the leg. French working over Steinar with some ground and pound. Steinar looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SU# French gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T3##CL2# Steinar has managed to clinch.
#BC# French breaks the clinch.
No luck for Steinar with that takedown attempt. Austin French has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Steinar. Steinar tries to close the distance and clinch up but French swats him away and circles back towards the center. French is looking to counter punch. French misses with a wild body shot. Karl Steinar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. French blocks a head kick by Steinar.
#CL2# Steinar has French up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC# French manages to break the clinch.
#T4##CL# French fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Steinar, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2# Steinar manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by French or perhaps it was just good defense by Steinar, which made it look bad. Steinar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. French keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Steinar looks winded! Steinar doesn't manage to clinch there - French circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Karl Steinar will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Horrible takedown attempt by French or perhaps it was just good defense by Steinar, which made it look bad. Steinar lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Karl Steinar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2# Steinar gets in close and instigates a clinch. Steinar has French pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. French manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Steinar has a couple of punches blocked by French.
Steinar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Steinar prevents French from breaking the clinch. French tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Steinar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. French just stands there and leans against the cage. Austin French has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Steinar.#T1# Steinar effectively controlling the action here. Steinar fails to pull guard.
French tries to break the clinch but Steinar is controlling the position. Steinar is trying to maintain a safe position but French gets an underhook and turns Steinar into the cage. French is looking to break free of the clinch but Steinar has double underhooks. #BC# French breaks from the clinch.
Steinar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Nice sprawl there from French as Steinar shoots in.#CL2# Steinar has managed to clinch.
#T2# A battle for position here, against the cage. Steinar jumps guard but French stands there with Steinar around his waist. Steinar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Steinar is breathing heavily. Steinar throws a punch but it's blocked by French. French has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Steinar. Steinar looking to stall.
French can't break the clinch.
#T3# Steinar is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. French is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Steinar to keep the fight standing.#TD# French drags the fight down to the ground.
French doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#SUB# French has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Steinar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Steinar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. French swivels though and keeps the full guard. Steinar postures up in French's guard and throws a big left but French blocks it. #T4# Steinar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. French 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.#SUB# French working for submissions but it's allowed Steinar to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Steinar wants to free his trapped foot but French is holding on for dear life with his legs. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Karl Steinar will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! French's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Nice takedown defense from French. No joy for Steinar on that attempt. #TD# French drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2# Steinar throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! Steinar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Steinar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has French pinned against the cage. French gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Steinar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. French defends it nicely. Austin French has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Steinar. Steinar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# French shoots and misses #CL2# and Steinar holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. French is trying to pull guard but Steinar turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. French tries to circle away but Steinar has him pinned against the cage. French blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Steinar has French pushed against the cage.#TD# French jumps guard and drags Steinar to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. French trying to control the position.
Steinar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with French. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2##SUB# Steinar is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but French has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Steinar is looking to defend but French has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Steinar! French pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Steinar taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Austin French!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 15, 2017 |
#R1##TD# French closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - French lands in his opponent's guard. Johnson pulls French in close to prevent any damage. French would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. French is fighting to break Johnson's control of his arms but Johnson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Johnson is trying to control the position but French postures up. Johnson can't keep his opponent in guard - French advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. French tries to stand but can't do so whilst Johnson controls his leg. #SUB# French is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well. Johnson trying to control but French postures up.
#T1# Johnson is looking to get back to full guard here but French has managed to pass to side control instead. Johnson is trying to control French's posture but French avoids it. Johnson manages to work his way to half guard, despite French's best efforts. Johnson trying to control but French postures up.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but French has control of the leg. Johnson is pressing down on French's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. French being controlled here momentarily. Johnson trying to control the position.
#T2# Johnson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but French is one step ahead there. Johnson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Johnson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed French's guard. Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but French keeps working. Johnson working over French with some ground and pound. French looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. French has hold of Johnson's hands but Johnson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3# Johnson working over French with some ground and pound. French looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Johnson working French over with strikes. Johnson working French over with strikes. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. French is breathing heavily. Johnson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks French with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC2# French is rocked! French wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Oh French is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Johnson scores with a big shot! French's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save French! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Johnson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 09, 2017 |
#R1# Rit swings for the body but Zimmerman moves out of range.
Zimmerman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Rit tries for a takedown but Zimmerman circles away easily and Zimmerman counters with a nice body shot. Rit misses with a takedown attempt and Zimmerman counters with a series of strikes. Rit will be more careful next time no doubt. Rit is looking to clinch but Zimmerman is avoiding it.
#TD# Zimmerman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Rit wants to get back to his feet but Zimmerman is dominant here and he's now got Rit's back! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rit is trying to stand back up. #SUB# Zimmerman has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. Zimmerman just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T1# Zimmerman has the hooks in. Rit is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Rit has eaten all the pies! So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Rit trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Zimmerman throwing wild punches that miss their target. #SUB# Zimmerman has his arm under Rit's chin here. Game over son! Zimmerman squeezes tightly and Rit is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vince Zimmerman!
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