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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
#R1# McFatfat connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Gardner to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by McFatfat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fatty McFatfat!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2017 |
#R1# Gardner swats away the attempt to clinch by Fury.#CL2# Fury gets a clinch. Gardner takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC2# Fury breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gardner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fury swivels and escapes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Fury gets the takedown into side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2# Fury stands up and beckons Gardner to his feet. #TD2# Fury shoots in and bounces Gardner off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T1# Fury showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Gardner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fury. Fury seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Fury throws a big right hand that misses. Fury showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Fury throwing strikes but missing. #T3# Gardner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fury. Fury stays in close to Gardner's body and controls the position. Fury throwing strikes from guard but Gardner blocks nicely. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Gardner closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fury circles away.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2# Fury drives through with a takedown into Gardner's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Gardner is breathing heavily. Fury 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. Fury throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2# Fury drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gardner dives on top into guard.#REVR# Gardner throwing strikes from guard but Fury blocks nicely. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Gardner looking to sit in guard and control but Fury gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hughie Fury dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2##TD2# Fury looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Fury has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Fury throwing shots but Gardner is blocking nicely. Fury controlling the action here. Fury is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fury working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Fury is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Fury is looking to work some ground and pound but Gardner has wrist control.#T1# Fury throws a big right hand that misses. Fury seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Fury postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Fury sitting in guard here, content to control. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Fury working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2# Fury moves into range and clinches up with Gardner.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Fury with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#TD2# Fury is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Gardner can't fight it off and eventually Fury manages to take the fight to the floor. Gardner looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Fury controlling from the top position. Fury is continuing to stall. Gardner wants to get back to his feet but Fury is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Fury wants to control from the top but Gardner keeps moving. #T3# Fury throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fury content to stall in guard here. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Gardner is trying to control the position but Fury postures up. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Gardner fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Gardner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2# Gardner gets caught flat footed, as Fury shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Fury controlling from the top position. Gardner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Fury is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hughie Fury 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##TD2# Fury decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Gardner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fury. Fury takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Fury's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB2# Fury is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gardner is just riding it out for now. Fury eventually gives up the hold. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Gardner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fury. Gardner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fury. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2# Gardner gets caught flat footed, as Fury shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES# Gardner wriggles free and stands up. Earle Gardner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2##TD2# Fury shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gardner is trying to defend but Fury finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES# Gardner kicks off Fury and gets to his feet. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2# Fury 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. Fury stands and throws Gardner's legs to the side, diving into side control. Fury misses with the ground and pound. Fury is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T3# An elbow from Fury crashes against the mat.
Fury controls the position. Gardner managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Fury.
Fury has knee on belly and moves into mount. Fury controlling the pace for now. #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. Gardner wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Fury.
Fury looking to ground and pound but Gardner is blocking nicely. Fury controlling the pace for now. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight! Hughie Fury comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Fury 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30 Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30 Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hughie Fury! Hughie Fury decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2017 |
#R1# A lazy left from Handleman finds it's target.#TD2# Gardner gets caught flat footed, as Handleman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Handleman stays in close to Gardner's body and controls the position. Handleman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gardner works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Gardner being controlled here, momentarily. Handleman postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Handleman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Handleman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1##REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Handleman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gardner counters with a nice low kick that buckles Handleman's knee momentarily. Handleman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gardner. Gardner misses with a kick to the body #TD2# and Handleman counters with a single leg into guard. Gardner didn't expect that. Handleman tries to free his leg and advance position but Gardner is retaining full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Handleman controlling from the top position. Handleman 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. Handleman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2# Handleman controls from within his opponent's guard. Gardner controls Handleman momentarily but Handleman frees himself. Handleman throws a strike but Gardner rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Handleman told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T3# Handleman wants to get back to his feet but Gardner is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Handleman keeping moving, preventing Gardner from controlling successfully. #SUB# Gardner drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Handleman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gardner has Handleman in his guard.#REVB# Gardner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Handleman 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. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Gardner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Handleman stays in close to Gardner's body and controls the position. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Gardner with a poor takedown and Handleman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelvin Handleman dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Handleman tries to clinch up. And Gardner counters with a quick kick to the body but Handleman blocks it.#TD2# Handleman closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gardner's guard. Gardner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Handleman with a flurry of punches that miss. Handleman sitting in guard here, content to control. Handleman has been the more effective fighter overall so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Handleman is continuing to stall.#T1# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Handleman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Gardner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Handleman controls the pace.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD2# Handleman gets a double leg takedown into Gardner's guard. Handleman's corner is telling him to maintain position. Gardner trying to control the position.
Gardner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Handleman controls the pace. Handleman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Handleman throwing strikes from guard but Gardner blocks nicely. #T3# Gardner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Gardner 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.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2# Handleman forces Gardner back against the cage and clinches.#TD2# Handleman gets a trip takedown into half guard. Gardner is looking to control Handleman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gardner avoid being mounted? Handleman controlling the action here.#T4# Gardner on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Handleman looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Well, if Handleman 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.
#SUB2# Handleman is trying to work for a kimura but Gardner is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelvin Handleman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3##CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Gardner tries to pull guard but Handleman holds him up against the cage and eventually Gardner drops back down to his feet.
Gardner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Handleman prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Handleman lands a takedown into guard.
Handleman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1# Gardner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Gardner working a defensive guard here.
#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Handleman with a flurry of punches that miss. Handleman wants to get up but he can't break Gardner's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Handleman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Handleman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gardner's head. #T3# Handleman winds up and cracks Gardner with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Handleman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Gardner is trying to get back to full guard. Handleman stalling. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL2# Handleman has Gardner up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2# Handleman has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gardner is trying to keep an underhook but Handleman manages to get the takedown into half guard. Handleman working over Gardner with some ground and pound. Gardner looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Gardner trying to control but Handleman postures up.
Handleman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that's the end of the fight! Kelvin Handleman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Handleman 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30 Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kelvin Handleman! Kelvin Handleman seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2017 |
#R1# Wack darts in looking for a takedown but Gross gets double underhooks and turns Wack into the cage. Wack shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gross as he jumps to the side. Wack shoots in looking for a takedown. Gross tries to sprawl out of it but Wack keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gross manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Lyndon Gross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mat Wack.#CL# Wack tries to keep at a distance but Gross has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2# Wack jumps guard and drags Gross to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Gross drops back looking for a leg! Wack is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wack manages to kick Gross off! Gross jumps back into Wack's guard. #SUB# Gross thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1# Gross stopping the sweep attempt from Wack. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Gross drops back looking for a leg! Wack is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wack manages to kick Gross off! Gross jumps back into Wack's guard. Gross throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wack works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB# Gross drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wack manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gross has Wack in his guard.#REVB# Gross will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Wack controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Wack trying to control but Gross is working from the bottom. #SUB# Gross throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wack looking to pass the guard. Gross wants to stand and escape but Wack is having none of it. #T3# Wack missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Wack has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gross is proving hard to escape from. Gross is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wack is controlling him. #SUB# Wack lying in Gross's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Gross decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Wack taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lyndon Gross!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Taylor closes the distance and clinches. Taylor has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Prince after a bit of a struggle. Taylor tries to break the clinch but Prince is controlling the position. Prince tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2# Taylor pulls guard successfully.
Prince could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Prince stopping the sweep attempt from Taylor. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Prince accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Prince postures up.
Taylor wants to sweep here but Prince controlling him for the moment. Prince landing some decent shots from guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Prince is looking to work some ground and pound but Taylor has wrist control.#SUB2# Taylor looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Prince has picked Taylor up and slammed him! Taylor can't keep hold of the triangle and Prince manages to pass to side control!#T1# Prince throwing shots but missing, from side control. Prince cracks Taylor with a big right hand but Taylor just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#SUB# Prince is trying to get an arm triangle but Taylor is defending well. #SUB# Prince is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Taylor knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Prince throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T2##SUB# Prince is trying to get an arm triangle but Taylor is defending well. Taylor can't do much from the bottom here. Taylor pushes Prince away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Prince gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Prince postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Taylor struggling a bit here.#T3# Taylor is pushing Prince's head away, looking to escape. Prince manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB# Prince tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. You can see the frustration on Taylor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Taylor has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Prince finds it's way round the side to connect with Taylor's head. #CL# Prince rushes Taylor and presses him up against the cage.#T4# Prince tries to work over Taylor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2# Taylor pulls Prince into guard.
Taylor looks winded! Taylor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Prince is controlling him. Prince postures up in Taylor's guard and throws a big left but Taylor blocks it. Prince working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Taylor controlling the position. Prince postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Prince missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Prince missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Prince is in close to Taylor's body, working some short punches and elbows. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Graig Prince dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Prince slaps away a takedown attempt from Taylor, before circling back to the center of the mat. Mick Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Taylor has closed the distance and engaged Prince in a clinch.
Prince has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Taylor is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Taylor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Prince walks away with a smile on his face. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2# Prince tries to keep at a distance but Taylor has taken the fight into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Prince breaks from the clinch.
Taylor looks for a takedown but Prince sprawls well. Graig Prince has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mick Taylor.#T1# Prince takes a swing at Taylor's ribcage but misses. #CL2# Taylor closes the distance and clinches. Prince keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Taylor's efforts to push away. Prince is trying to push Taylor away but Taylor has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Taylor is trying to pull guard but Prince has him pressed against the cage. Taylor is breathing heavily.#TD2# Taylor gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Prince wants to stand but Taylor is controlling the position. Taylor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Taylor prevents Prince from getting back to his feet. Graig Prince overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2# Prince is trying to control the position but Taylor postures up. Taylor is looking to stand up but Prince won't let him. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Prince wants to improve his position but instead Taylor has moved into half guard.
Taylor is looking to take a break and control but Prince is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2# Taylor is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Prince is just riding it out for now. Taylor eventually gives up the hold. #T3##ES# Prince manages to escape and get back to his feet! Nice sprawl there from Taylor as Prince shoots in.#CL2# Taylor takes the fight into the clinch. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Taylor is looking to control Prince's arms but Prince gets an underhook and turns him. Now Taylor has his back to the cage. #T4# Prince tries to land knees in the clinch but Taylor avoids the damage to the body. #TD# Prince has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Taylor clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Taylor trying to control but not successfully. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Prince scores with punches to the body. 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! Prince cracks Taylor with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Taylor from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
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 Graig Prince will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Taylor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Prince feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2# Taylor gets in close and instigates a clinch. Taylor goes for a takedown attempt but Prince pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Taylor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mick Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Prince dips down and scores with a jab to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Taylor moves into the clinch. Prince tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Taylor just stands there and leans against the cage. Taylor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC# Prince breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taylor dives in and grabs Prince's left leg, looking for a takedown. Prince pushes down on Taylor's head and hops out. Graig Prince has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mick Taylor.#T1##CL2# Taylor moves into the clinch successfully.
Taylor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Princes head. Prince taking a breather. Taylor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Prince just stands there and leans against the cage. Taylor swings wildly with an uppercut but Prince uses good head movement to avoid it. Prince changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Taylor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Prince.
#TD2# Taylor looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Prince!#ES# Prince explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Prince swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Prince misses with a wild body shot. Taylor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Prince drops down looking for a counter takedown but Taylor sprawls and moves away.#CL2# Taylor moves into the clinch. Prince has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Taylor avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Prince's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T3# Taylor wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC# Prince breaks from the clinch.
Prince throws a body shot but no joy. Prince ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taylor moves away.#TD# Prince shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Taylor's guard. Prince with a nice head shot there. Taylor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Prince. #T4# Prince in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Prince is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Prince makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Prince throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Taylor works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Prince postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Prince throwing strikes from guard but Taylor blocks nicely. Prince throwing strikes but missing. Mick Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Graig Prince is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2# Taylor has an active guard here but Prince has managed to pass into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Graig Prince showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Prince, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:28 Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27 Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Graig Prince!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1# Handleman misses with a hook.#TD2# Handleman manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Armstrong on his heels. He'll look to pass Armstrong's guard now, I'm sure. Armstrong throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Armstrong manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Handleman manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Armstrong throws a big elbow that misses. Armstrong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Armstrong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #ES2# Handleman pushes Armstrong off and gets back to his feet.
#CL# Armstrong takes the fight into the clinch. Handleman prevents Armstrong from breaking the clinch.#T1# Handleman stalls. Armstrong unloads a knee to the mid-section. Handleman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #TD2# Handleman is trying to trip Armstrong. He has hold of a leg but Armstrong is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Handleman persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Armstrong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Handleman's guard. #REVR# Armstrong lands a couple of digs. Armstrong 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. Handleman has momentary wrist control but Armstrong slips an elbow through the middle. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Armstrong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Handleman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Armstrong throws a big elbow that misses. Armstrong working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Armstrong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Armstrong postures up in Handleman's guard and throws a big left but Handleman blocks it. #T2# Handleman wants to stand and escape but Armstrong is having none of it. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Handleman can do anything to dispel that myth. Armstrong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Armstrong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Handleman is wriggling around but Armstrong manages to pass to half guard.
Armstrong lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB# Armstrong is looking for a kimura but Handleman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Armstrong to get the leverage. Armstrong missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Handleman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Armstrong. Armstrong scoring with strikes to the body and head. Armstrong prevents Handleman from standing back up.
#T3##SUB# Armstrong is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Handleman as he works his way to full guard.
Armstrong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Handleman is looking to stand up but Armstrong isn't so interested in that idea. Armstrong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Handleman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Armstrong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Handleman wants to stand and escape but Armstrong is having none of it. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2# Handleman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Armstrong is trying to defend but Handleman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Handleman lands strikes from half guard.#T4# The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Handleman lands a nice short elbow. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Handleman in particular looking to stall. Handleman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Armstrong does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Handleman throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Armstrong to regain full guard. Armstrong being controlled here, momentarily. Armstrong 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. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Armstrong dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2##TD2# Handleman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Handleman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Handleman 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. Armstrong manages to get back to half guard. Handleman prevents Armstrong from standing back up.
Handleman trying to control the action but Armstrong is working from the bottom. Handleman thows a huge punch but Armstrong dodges it nicely.
Handleman lands a big elbow - Armstrong is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Handleman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kelvin Handleman! After winning the bout, Kelvin Handleman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2017 |
#R1# Miller changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gross tries to avoid it but Miller manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gross to the ground. Gross escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Miller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gross circles away quickly and effectively. Miller misses with a head kick.
Gross wants to clinch. Gross stuffs the takedown attempt from Miller. Miller gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2# Miller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gross has Miller pressed against the cage, preventing Miller from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Gross is trying to pull guard but Miller has him pressed against the cage. Miller is trying to pull guard but Gross has him pressed against the cage. Lyndon Gross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Miller.#T1# Miller taking a breather.#BC2# Miller manages to break the clinch.
Miller is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gross sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL# Gross gets a clinch. Miller is defending well against a takedown attempt. Gross misses with the head strike.
Miller is trying to pull guard but Gross has him pressed against the cage. The referee is keeping an eye on Miller - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Miller is struggling to control the position.#T2# Gross is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Miller gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Miller jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gross walks away with a smile on his face. Miller gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Gross keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Gross throwing a counter right hand but Miller manages to avoid it.#CL# Gross closes the distance and clinches. Miller wants to break free but Gross has control.
Gross has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Miller is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Miller is trying to break the clinch but Gross has him pressed against the cage. #T3# Miller wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC# Gross escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Travis Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Miller goes for a double leg but Gross avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gross continues to drive forward.#CL# Gross clinches up with Miller and pushes him back against the cage. Gross lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD2# Miller has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gross uses from the top position. Gross scoring with punches to the head and body. Gross is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB# Gross has gone for a leg lock! Miller slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gross's guard.#REVB# Gross will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Miller wants to control from the top but Gross keeps moving. Miller looks winded!#T4# Gross is looking to stand up but Miller isn't so interested in that idea. Miller must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Miller wants to control from the top but Gross keeps moving. Gross bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Miller's guard. #REVR##SUB# Gross has gone for a leg lock! Miller slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gross's guard.#REVB# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gross wants to get back to his feet but Miller is in a dominant position and won't allow it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Gross working for a triangle but Miller defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lyndon Gross will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Gross falls off balance throwing a combination
and Miller counters with a right hand to the body. Gross tries to clinch but Miller is having none of it. Gross tries to clinch but Miller moves out of range. Miller misses with a takedown attempt - Gross sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Miller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Miller circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Gross gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Miller is working for takedown but Gross is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD# Gross decides to pull guard. #SUB# Gross looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Miller passes into side control.
#T1# Gross is trying to buck Miller off. Miller trying to control the action but Gross is working from the bottom. Gross prevents Miller from improving position. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. The strikes coming from Miller are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Gross pushes Miller away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Miller gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Gross sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Miller prevents Gross from improving his position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gross tries to kick Miller off but Miller keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Gross misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gross manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Gross keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom. #T3# Gross wants to stand up but Miller is controlling him. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL# Gross gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Miller taking a breather. Miller is working for takedown but Gross is calmly controlling the position for now. Lyndon Gross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Miller. Miller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Miller wants to stall.
Miller jumps guard but Gross turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Miller is breathing heavily.#TD# Gross pulls Miller into guard.
#T4# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gross is on top in guard.
#REVR# Gross looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Miller is trying to keep Gross in close.
#SU# Miller is working an open guard so Gross takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Miller keeps the fight on the outside. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Miller closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gross circles away. Miller tries to clinch but Gross moves out of range. Gross tries for a takedown but Miller sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyndon Gross dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Gross shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Miller sprawls well. Miller wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gross gets slowly back to his feet. Miller with a lazy takedown attempt and Gross counters with a series of strikes. Miller will be more careful next time no doubt. Gross defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Miller.#CL# Gross moves into the clinch. Gross has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Miller is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Gross jumps guard but Miller stands there with Gross around his waist. Gross gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyndon Gross. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Miller tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gross just stands there and leans against the cage. Miller fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T1# Miller tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Miller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Gross swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it. Gross is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miller can do to turn this around? Miller stops a takedown attempt from Gross.
Miller is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Miller with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gross is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD# Gross pulls guard effortlessly. #T2# Miller won't allow Gross to get back to his feet. Gross keeping full guard, as Miller tries to pass. #SUB# Gross is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB# Gross is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SU2# Miller stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3# Gross tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miller swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD# Gross darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB# Gross is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Miller is looking for a sweep. Gross is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Miller looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gross is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Lyndon Gross overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB# Gross wants to work for an arm triangle but Miller is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4##SUB# Gross is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Miller sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB# Gross is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Miller is trying to stand.
Miller trying to control here.
Gross is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Gross is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Miller doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gross. Travis Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Lyndon Gross is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB# Gross is looking for a kimura here.
And that's the end of the fight! Lyndon Gross showed his dominance in that final round. Well Gross has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyndon Gross!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Armstrong forces Kiegurth back against the cage and clinches. Armstrong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Armstrong tries to break the clinch but Kiegurth is controlling the position. Armstrong letting Kiegurth take a breather here.#BC# Armstrong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kiegurth misses with the combination.
No joy there for Armstrong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2# Kiegurth has Armstrong up against the cage in a clinch.
Armstrong really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Kiegurth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Kiegurth forces Armstrong back against the cage and clinches.#TD2# Kiegurth pulls guard successfully.
Kiegurth trying to control the position here. #T1# Kiegurth working a defensive guard here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kiegurth can do anything to dispel that myth. Armstrong content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Armstrong postures up and lands a big shot to Kiegurth's brow. Armstrong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Kiegurth tries to land a sweep but no joy. Armstrong is looking to work some ground and pound but Kiegurth has wrist control. Kiegurth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Kiegurth looking for a sweep. Not yet Kiegurth, not yet. Armstrong is working Kiegurth over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Kiegurth is trying to control the position but Armstrong postures up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# Kiegurth is controlling Armstrong's posture. Armstrong will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Kiegurth has momentary wrist control but Armstrong slips an elbow through the middle. Armstrong is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Armstrong is in close to Kiegurth's body, working some short punches and elbows. Kiegurth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Armstrong. Armstrong postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Armstrong's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Kiegurth wants to sweep here but Armstrong controlling him for the moment. Armstrong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kiegurth works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Armstrong postures up.
Kiegurth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3# Kiegurth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Armstrong content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Armstrong lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Armstrong 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. Armstrong throws a big right hand that misses. Armstrong is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Armstrong postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Armstrong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kiegurth works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Kiegurth looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Armstrong puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Armstrong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Armstrong landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Kiegurth is looking for a sweep. Armstrong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB# Armstrong is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4# Kiegurth wants to improve his position but Armstrong is controlling well.
Kiegurth taking some punishment here, with Armstrong in his half guard. Ground and pound from Armstrong. Kiegurth tries to get to full guard but Armstrong has control of the leg. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kiegurth on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Armstrong lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Armstrong dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2##TD2# Kiegurth is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Armstrong's half guard. Kiegurth slows the pace down in half guard. Armstrong is trying to stand up here but Kiegurth is controlling him well. #ES# Armstrong has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kiegurth is on him like a limpet, forcing Armstrong back against the cage. Kiegurth on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Kiegurth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kiegurth pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. As Kiegurth looks to move away, Armstrong throws a big counter combo but Kiegurth just gets out of the way.#TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Armstrong enables Kiegurth to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Armstrong manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Armstrong wants to stand up but Kiegurth is controlling him. #T1##ES# Armstrong scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#TD2# Kiegurth scores with a takedown into Armstrong's guard. Kiegurth looking to sit in guard and control but Armstrong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Kiegurth is trying to keep Armstrong in close.
Armstrong chips away with some ground and pound. Kiegurth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2# Kiegurth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Armstrong lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Kiegurth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Armstrong. Armstrong lands a couple of decent looking shots. Armstrong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Kiegurth wants to control the position but Armstrong says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Armstrong winds up and cracks Kiegurth with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Armstrong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kiegurth can do to turn this around? The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Armstrong lands with a punch from half guard. Kiegurth tries to roll over but Armstrong keeps him under control. Kiegurth keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3# Armstrong seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Armstrong is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Kiegurth on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB# Armstrong is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kiegurth defends it well. Nice strikes from Armstrong there. Armstrong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Ground and pound from Armstrong. Armstrong thows a huge punch but Kiegurth dodges it nicely.
Armstrong seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4# Nice strikes from Armstrong there. Kiegurth taking some punishment here, with Armstrong in his half guard. Kiegurth has hold of Armstrong's hands but Armstrong slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Kiegurth on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Santiago Armstrong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2# Kiegurth looking for submissions off his back. Kiegurth wants to control but Armstrong is keeping busy and won't allow it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kiegurth is breathing heavily. Armstrong slips a nice elbow through Kiegurth's hands, connecting with Kiegurth's forehead.#SUB# Armstrong looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Armstrong thows a huge punch but Kiegurth dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Armstrong dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##TD2# Kiegurth drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Armstrong is not content to let Kiegurth control the position. Armstrong gets back to half guard. Armstrong has hold of Kiegurth's hands but Kiegurth slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kiegurth is looking to stall here but Armstrong recovers full guard. Kiegurth with a nice head shot there.#T1# Kiegurth controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Armstrong lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Armstrong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Armstrong is in close to Kiegurth's body, working some short punches and elbows. Armstrong postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Armstrong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kiegurth's head. Kiegurth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Kiegurth is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2# Kiegurth looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Armstrong trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kiegurth's guard. Kiegurth is striking off his back. Armstrong thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard. Armstrong lands with a punch from half guard. Armstrong winds up and cracks Kiegurth with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Armstrong working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Kiegurth is trying to control but Armstrong passes into side control!
Kiegurth tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Armstrong presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T3# Armstrong landing strikes, looking to finish! Armstrong postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kiegurth looks a forlorn figure.
Kiegurth really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Armstrong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Armstrong fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kiegurth sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Kiegurth trying to control but Armstrong postures up.
Kiegurth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Armstrong is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Kiegurth trying to control from the bottom.
#T4# Armstrong working Kiegurth over with strikes. Kiegurth tries to roll over but Armstrong keeps him under control. Armstrong drops an elbow to the side of Kiegurth's head. Armstrong is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Kiegurth connecting with a few gentle strikes. Kiegurth wants to control but Armstrong is keeping busy.
Armstrong working the head and body with strikes. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kiegurth trying to control but Armstrong postures up.
Armstrong lands with a punch from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Santiago Armstrong showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Armstrong, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27 Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27 Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santiago Armstrong!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2017 |
#R1# Dugan lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL2# Dugan forces Prince back against the cage and clinches. Dugan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Prince backwards. #CUT2# It looks like Graig Prince has been cut. Dugan stalling the fight.
Dugan lands a shoulder strike. Dugan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Prince backwards. Dugan creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Prince with a big uppercut! Prince tries to clinch up but Dugan pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Prince to the mat! Prince covers up and Dugan unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Darcy Dugan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Sam closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Gardner is trying to control but can't.
Sam is keen to just control but Gardner is a slippery customer. Gardner preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Gardner has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Gardner wants to control but Sam is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sam looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Gardner trying to control from the bottom.
#T1# Sam winds up and cracks Gardner with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Sam sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD2# Sam closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gardner to the mat! Gardner manages to get full guard. Sam passes easily into side control. Nice work. Sam is staying tight to Gardner's torso, preventing him from escaping. Gardner is trying to get back to half guard. Sam tries to get to his feet but Gardner is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Sam in his guard. #T3# Sam lands a couple of elbows. Sam with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Gardner trying to control the position.
Gardner controlling the position. Gardner keeping moving, preventing Sam from controlling successfully. Sam wants to get up but he can't break Gardner's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Sam postures up and lands a big shot to Gardner's brow. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Sam tries to free his leg and advance position but Gardner is retaining full guard. Gardner being controlled here, momentarily. Gardner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Sam scoring with punches to the head and body. Sam engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sam accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Sam is looking to stand up but Gardner won't let him. Sam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gardner is keeping the position for now. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Sam dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2##TD2# Sam drives through with a takedown into Gardner's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Sam's corner is telling him to maintain position. Sam throws a big right hand that misses. Gardner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Sam trying to control but Gardner is working from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sam is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gardner holds on and takes a little breather. Sam looking to sit in guard and control but Gardner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1##SUB2# Sam throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gardner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Gardner is looking to advance position but Sam has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB# Sam trying to control but Gardner is having none of it. Sam might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gardner haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2# Sam putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Sam tries to control but Gardner wriggling away. Sam thowing shots but they're missing. Sam sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3# Sam is continuing to stall. Mr Sam has got the better of the ground game so far. Gardner tries to hold on but Sam postures up. Gardner blocking the ground and pound. #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. Sam looking to control and managing it successfully. Sam wants to control the pace but Gardner is squirming around nicely. Gardner is trying to escape the mount.
Sam takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Sam punishing his opponent with strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Sam showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3##TD2# Sam closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gardner to the mat! Gardner manages to get full guard. Sam sitting in guard, not really doing much. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gardner holds on and takes a little breather. Gardner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sam. Gardner trying to keep a closed guard but Sam is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sam cracks Gardner with a solid left hand. Sam postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1# Gardner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Sam content to stall in guard here. Sam working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Sam 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 lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Sam is looking to stand up but Gardner won't let him. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2# Sam throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gardner was covering up waiting for the punch and Sam finishes the takedown easily into guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Sam showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Sam has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2# Sam wants to get up but he can't break Gardner's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Sam not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Sam has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gardner is proving hard to escape from. Sam trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Sam stays in close to Gardner's body and controls the position. #T3##REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Gardner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sam has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gardner. Gardner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gardner throws a big counter combination but Sam scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Sam tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gardner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. It looked like Gardner was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2# Sam has Gardner up against the cage in a clinch.
Sam has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Sam tries to land a knee to the head but Gardner blocks with his arms.
Sam misses with some punches.
#T4# Sam holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#TD2# Sam has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gardner regains guard immediately. Gardner working a defensive guard here.
Sam wanted to stand there but Gardner had control of the position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Gardner has Sam pulled in close to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight! Mr Sam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Sam winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30 Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30 Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Sam! In his post fight interview, Mr Sam 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: Mar 27, 2017 |
#R1# Gross tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Butts manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Gross gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2# Butts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gross tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2# Butts gets in close and instigates a clinch. Butts goes for a takedown attempt but Gross pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Butts tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gross defends well and Butts ends up having to push Gross into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Gross leaves Butts with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Lyndon Gross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Butts. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Butts swinging wildly here.
Gross appears to be looking for a big counter. Butts fails with the takedown. Gross seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1# Nice sprawl there from Gross as Butts shoots in.#CL# Gross moves into range and clinches up with Butts.#BC2# Butts breaks the clinch.
Butts tries for a takedown but Gross sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Butts. Gross tries to clinch but Butts is having none of it. #CL2# Butts rushes Gross and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2# Butts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Gross pushes Butts up against the cage in a clinch.#TD# Gross successfully pulls guard.
Butts is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2##SUB# Gross escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Butts gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #ES# Gross pushes Butts off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Butts shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gross as he jumps to the side. #CL# Gross gets in close and instigates a clinch. Gross is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Butts to keep the fight standing.#TD# Gross decides to pull guard. #T3##SUB# Gross throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Butts escapes and throws Gross's legs to the side, diving into side control! Gross wants to get back to his feet but Butts drags him back down. Butts in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Gross wants to get back to his feet but Butts drags him back down. Butts trying to control the action but Gross is working from the bottom. Butts throws a strike aimed at the side of Gross's head but Gross avoids it well.#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.#SUB2# Butts thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Gross wants to get back to his feet but Butts drags him back down.#SUB2# Butts is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gross knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Gross tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Butts wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Butts is trying to get an arm triangle but Gross is defending well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyndon Gross dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2##CL# Gross moves into range and clinches up with Butts.#BC2# Butts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Gross on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Butts misses with a head kick.
Butts tries to clinch but Gross moves out of range. Butts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Gross gets in close and instigates a clinch. Butts tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gross smiles and moves away.
Gross tries to clinch there but Butts circles away.
#CL# Gross gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1# Butts lands a nice elbow. Butts leaning against his opponent.
Butts is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Gross drops down looking for an ankle pick but Butts pulls his leg out and moves away.
Butts has a takedown stuffed. It looked like Gross was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Lyndon Gross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Butts. Butts has a takedown stuffed. Butts scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CL# Gross closes the distance and clinches.#T2# Gross is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Butts to keep the fight standing. Gross is working for takedown but Butts is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2# Butts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice takedown defense from Gross. No joy for Butts on that attempt. Gross takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2# It looks like Lyndon Gross has been cut. Butts is breathing heavily. Gross keeps the fight on the outside. Gross tries to clinch there but Butts circles away.
Butts throws out a counter right but Gross avoids it with no problem. Butts looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Gross tries to clinch up but Butts circles away and keeps his distance. This has been an exciting period of action! Butts shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gross but Gross pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3# Gross is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Butts wants to clinch. Harry Butts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gross tries to clinch but Butts moves out of range. Gross lands with a cross. #CL# Gross rushes Butts and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Gross has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Butts after a bit of a struggle. Butts tries for a takedown but Gross manages to get underhooks.
#T4# Gross tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Butts smiles and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gross looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL# Gross closes the distance and pushes Butts back into the cage. Gross goes for a takedown in the clinch but Butts prevents it.
#TD2# Butts manages to pull guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU# Gross decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Butts, up you get! #CL# Gross gets in close and instigates a clinch. 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 Lyndon Gross will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Lyndon Gross's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3##CL# Gross closes the distance and pushes Butts back into the cage.#BC2# Butts manages to break the clinch.
#TD# Butts tries to sprawl but Gross drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2# Butts looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Butts regains full guard. Nicely done. Lyndon Gross overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2# Butts is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Butts preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gross trying to control the position from guard on top but Butts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Gross lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Butts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Gross makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1##SUB# Gross postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Butts is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gross, into his guard. #REVB# Gross lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Butts looking to control.
Gross trying to control but Butts is working from the bottom. Gross trying to stand up but can't free himself from Butts's guard. Butts trying to control the position.
Butts avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2# Butts trying to keep a closed guard but Gross is proving a slippery customer.
Gross tries to stand but Butts is controlling from the bottom. Gross cracks Butts with a solid left hand. Butts is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB# Gross drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Butts dives on top into guard.#REVB# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES# Gross has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Butts off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Gross leaves Butts with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Gross throws a big counter combination but Butts scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3# Butts keeps the fight on the outside. The fight stays on the outside here - Butts looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL# Gross gets in close and instigates a clinch. Gross is trying to pull guard but Butts has him pressed against the cage.#BC2# Butts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gross tries to clinch but Butts moves out of range. Butts throws a front kick that sends Gross stumbling back into the cage. Gross moves in looking to clinch but Butts pushes him off.#CL2# Butts forces Gross back against the cage and clinches.#T4# Butts is trying to pull guard but Gross turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gross as Butts tries to tie him up. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gross. #TD2# Butts jumps into guard, dragging Gross to the mat.
Butts is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB# Gross is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Gross content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lyndon Gross. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gross, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:28 Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27 Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyndon Gross!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Armstrong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dugan, pushing him back against the cage. Dugan managing to block the knees to the body from Armstrong.
Dugan pushes Armstrong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Armstrong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Armstrong really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Dugan scores with a shoulder strike. Nice body punch from Dugan. Dugan lands a right hand. Dugan has Armstrong pressed against the cage.
Dugan pressing his opponent against the cage. Armstrong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dugan's elbow. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dugan lands with a right to the head. #ROC2# Armstrong is rocked! Dugan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Oh Armstrong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Dugan throws a big uppercut that drops Armstrong! More strikes from Dugan and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Armstrong lies dazed against the cage as Dugan celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darcy Dugan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2017 |
#R1# Keenan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Prince. Prince misses the shot to the body. Prince takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses. Prince throws out a loose jab but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it. Keenan unleashes a big counter combination but Prince bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Keenan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Prince lands with a good body shot. Prince throws out a loose jab but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it. Keenan tries to counter by closing the distance. Keenan lands a high kick!
#CUT2# It looks like Graig Prince has been cut. Keenan throws a sloppy head kick and Prince moves out of range easily. Prince tries to counter with a takedown but Keenan is quick to defend against it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A looping hook to the body misses from Prince. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet. Keenan throws a head kick that misses. Nice straight punches there by Keenan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Keenan. Keenan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Prince could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1# Keenan lands a high kick!
#ROC2# Prince is rocked! Keenan catches Prince with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Prince forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sean Keenan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1# Asfaw jabs at Gardner's body. A punch combination from Asfaw misses. #TD# Gardner closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Asfaw quickly recovers to half guard. Gardner passes to full mount! #SUB# Gardner throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Asfaw has his hands clasped together but Gardner breaks the hold and Asfaw is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Gardner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Earle Gardner!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1# Armstrong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Keenan can pounce on him.
Keenan misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Armstrong was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Keenan throws a lazy head kick and Armstrong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Keenan 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. Keenan tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Armstrong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Keenan. Keenan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Keenan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Good leg kick by Keenan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#CL# Armstrong pushes Keenan up against the cage in a clinch.#TD# Armstrong jumps into guard, dragging Keenan to the mat.
#ES# Armstrong wriggles free and stands up. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Keenan connects with a high kick. #CL# Armstrong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD# Armstrong gets control of Keenan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Armstrong will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Armstrong looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Armstrong will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1# Keenan wants to control from the top but Armstrong keeps moving. Armstrong wants to stand and escape but Keenan is having none of it. Armstrong lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Armstrong lands a couple of decent looking shots. Armstrong really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Armstrong with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Armstrong preventing the sweep. Armstrong scoring with some ground and pound. Keenan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Armstrong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Armstrong distracts Keenan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Keenan looks winded! Armstrong lands a couple of elbows. Armstrong lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2# Armstrong is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Armstrong lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Keenan wants to stand and escape but Armstrong is having none of it. Armstrong stands up over Keenan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Armstrong lands a couple of digs.#SU# Keenan is working an open guard so Armstrong takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD# Keenan gets caught flat footed, as Armstrong shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Keenan wants to get back to his feet but Armstrong passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#REVB# Armstrong winds up and cracks Keenan with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Armstrong drops an elbow to the side of Keenan's head. Armstrong slips a nice elbow through Keenan's hands, connecting with Keenan's forehead. Armstrong 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.#T3# Armstrong lands with a punch from half guard. Keenan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Armstrong scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB# Armstrong is trying to work for a kimura but Keenan is defending well.
Armstrong is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB# Armstrong is trying for a kimura here. Keenan looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Armstrong wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Santiago Armstrong!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1# Gustafson throws the left hand but Prince avoids the punch easily. Gustafson misses with a wild body shot. #CL# Prince has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD# Prince pulls guard. Gustafson passes Prince's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2# Prince is defending against the submission attempts here by Gustafson.
Gustafson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Prince with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Prince keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Gustafson is nestled in close to Prince, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Gustafson winds up and cracks Prince with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Gustafson throwing shots but Prince is blocking nicely. #T1##SUB2# Gustafson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gustafson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2# Gustafson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Prince doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gustafson. Gustafson scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Prince is looking to improve his position.
#ES# Prince manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Gustafson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T2# Gustafson tries for a takedown. No joy.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Prince effectively controlling the action here. The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Prince for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure. Gustafson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Prince is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC# Prince pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Gustafson throws a body kick that misses and Prince cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2# Gustafson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Prince did well to prevent Gustafson getting side control.#ES# Prince kicks off Gustafson and gets to his feet. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gustafson throws a head kick that misses. It looked like Prince was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gustafson.#T3# Prince stuns Gustafson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2# Gustafson has Prince up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC# Prince breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Gustafson pushes Prince up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2# Gustafson has hold of one of Prince's legs. Prince is fighting the takedown attempt but Gustafson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Gustafson stands up over Prince, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Gustafson throws a big elbow that misses. Gustafson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Prince's head.#ROC2# Prince is rocked! Gustafson gets to his feet and stands over Prince, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Prince felt that one! Gustafson unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Prince from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Gustafson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 22, 2017 |
#R1# Maruban is looking to clinch. #TD2# Maruban scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES# Gardner has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Maruban is on him like a limpet, forcing Gardner back against the cage.#BC# Gardner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Gardner shoots in for a takedown but Maruban shows good takedown defense. Gardner misses with a takedown attempt and Maruban counters with a series of strikes. Gardner will be more careful next time no doubt. 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! Gardner darts in looking for a takedown but Maruban gets double underhooks and turns Gardner into the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Earle Gardner. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Gardner shoots in and gets a takedown into Maruban's guard. Maruban pulls Gardner in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2# Maruban looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1##SUB# Gardner has gone for a leg lock! Maruban slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gardner's guard.#REVB# Maruban trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Maruban with a nice head shot there. Maruban sitting in guard here, content to control. Maruban with a nice head shot there.#T2# Maruban trying to control but Gardner is working from the bottom. Maruban slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gardner trying to control the position.
Maruban wants to control from the top but Gardner keeps moving. #T3# Gardner has his hands on Maruban's head, controlling the position. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2# Maruban shoots in and gets a takedown into Gardner's guard. Gardner keeping moving, preventing Maruban from controlling successfully. #SUB# Gardner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maruban doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maruban manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4# Maruban preventing the sweep. Maruban throws a strike but Gardner rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Maruban wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Maruban is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Khom Maruban will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Gardner swinging wildly here.
#CL# Gardner has managed to clinch.
Gardner is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Maruban is trying to break the clinch but Gardner has him pressed against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gardner can't get the takedown.
Maruban stops a takedown attempt from Gardner.
Gardner is looking to control Maruban's arms but Maruban gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gardner has his back to the cage. #T1# Gardner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marubans head. Gardner is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Maruban gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Earle Gardner. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC# Gardner breaks the clinch.
Gardner avoids the body shot from Maruban.
Maruban throws a series of punches but Gardner avoids them all with ease. It looked like Gardner was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Gardner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2# Maruban moves into range and clinches up with Gardner.#TD2# Maruban manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Maruban throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T2##SUB# Gardner drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Maruban dives on top into guard.#REVB# Khom Maruban has got the better of the ground game so far. Maruban trying to control but Gardner is working from the bottom. Maruban in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Gardner looking to control.
Maruban with a flurry of punches that miss. Maruban trying to control but Gardner is working from the bottom. Maruban has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Maruban throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3# Maruban keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gardner's head. Maruban is looking to work some ground and pound but Gardner has wrist control. Maruban in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Maruban looking to sit in guard and control but Gardner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Gardner prevents Maruban from getting back to his feet. Gardner throws a big elbow that misses. #T4# Maruban keeping moving, preventing Gardner from controlling successfully. Gardner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2# Maruban shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Maruban drops an elbow to the side of Gardner's head. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Maruban is thwarting Gardner's attempts to control the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khom Maruban showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Gardner pushes Maruban away with a front kick. Maruban wants to clinch.#TD2# Gardner gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Maruban lands a couple of elbows.#T1# Maruban connects with a couple of short punches. Maruban tries to stand but Gardner is controlling from the bottom. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Maruban. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Gardner being controlled here, momentarily. Gardner pulls Maruban in close to prevent any damage. Gardner has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Gardner being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. No luck for Gardner with that takedown attempt. Maruban pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gardner lands a front kick.#TD# Maruban gets caught napping as Gardner dives in and scores a takedown. Maruban manages to retain guard. Maruban takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Gardner trying to control the position from guard on top but Maruban is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Maruban has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Maruban pulls Gardner in close to his closed guard and prevents Gardner from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3##ES2# Maruban is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD2# Maruban has clasped his hands together around Gardner's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES# Gardner throws Maruban to one side and escapes!#TD2# Maruban closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Maruban lands in his opponent's guard.#T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Maruban postures up in Gardner's guard and throws a big left but Gardner blocks it. Maruban is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Maruban wants to stand but Gardner is controlling his posture from full guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Maruban trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Khom Maruban. I've got Maruban winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:30 Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30 Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khom Maruban!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 19, 2017 |
#R1# Silver ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Silver missing with a left hand there. Armstrong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Silver lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Armstrong circles away quickly and effectively. Silver's jab looks to have found its range, popping Armstrong under the eye. Silver stuns Armstrong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Silver bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Armstrong's head. Silver wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Silver scores with a jab to the body. Silver circles away from the clinch attempt and Silver counters with a left to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Armstrong walks straight into a right hand from Silver - that's dropped him! Silver jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Armstrong from any more punishment! Armstrong complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jackie Silver! After winning the bout, Jackie Silver thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 19, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Oshkap shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Prince manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Oshkap loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Oshkap trying to control the position from guard on top but Prince is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Oshkap pushing down on Prince's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Oshkap with the ground and pound but Prince uses the opportunity to regain guard. #SUB# Oshkap content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Prince has locked up a guillotine! Prince's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Oshkap is holding on here and Prince must be using up a lot of energy. Oshkap has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Prince gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Graig Prince!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 16, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Maruban closes the distance and clinches.#BC2# Maruban breaks from the clinch.
Prince on the wrong end of a nice jab. Prince fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maruban manages to avoid it. Maruban unleashes a big counter combination but Prince bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL# Maruban gets tackled into the cage by Prince. Prince maintains the clinch. #TD2# Maruban lands a takedown into guard.
#ES# Prince kicks Maruban off and gets to his feet. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Prince darts in looking for a takedown but Maruban gets double underhooks and turns Prince into the cage. Maruban doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Maruban dives in for a single leg takedown but Prince sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL# Prince gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Prince tries to stall but Maruban uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maruban.#T1# Maruban fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2# Maruban manages to break the clinch.
Maruban fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Prince changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Graig Prince has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khom Maruban.#CL2# Maruban rushes Prince and presses him up against the cage.#BC2# Maruban breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Maruban shoots in but no luck this time. Maruban looks winded! Maruban falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD# so Prince counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T2# Maruban is trying to keep Prince in close.
Prince trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Prince scoring with some ground and pound. Prince with a flurry of punches that miss. Prince 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. Maruban avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Prince won't allow Maruban to sweep him here. Prince working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Prince lands a couple of elbows. Maruban 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. Maruban is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Prince is controlling him. #T3# Prince is looking to work some ground and pound but Maruban has wrist control. Prince scoring with punches to the head and body. Prince throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2# Maruban looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maruban utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Prince postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Maruban lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Prince wants to stand but Maruban is controlling the position. Maruban looking to sit in guard and control but Prince gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Prince postures up.
Prince scoring with some ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Prince postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Graig Prince dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Maruban steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Prince. Prince fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Prince misses the jab. Prince throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Maruban goes for a double leg but Prince avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Prince continues to drive forward. Maruban sizes up Prince with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Maruban shoots in looking for a takedown. Prince tries to sprawl out of it but Maruban keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Prince manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Maruban is breathing heavily.#T1##CL2# Maruban forces Prince back against the cage and clinches. Maruban managing to block the knees to the body from Prince.
#TD2# Maruban has picked Prince up - he's going for a ride! Maruban dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Prince tries to kick Maruban off in order to stand up. Maruban Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. Maruban taking a break here but Prince is having none of it and regains half guard. Prince moves into full guard.
#T2# Prince wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Maruban preventing the sweep. Maruban postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Prince utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Prince wants to sweep here but Maruban controlling him for the moment. #SUB2# Maruban drops back, looking for a kneebar! Prince looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Prince looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Prince! #REVR##T3##SUB# Prince tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Prince has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Graig Prince overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. The ground and pound from Prince seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Maruban tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Prince wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Prince is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maruban can do to turn this around?#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. A control attempt from Maruban but he's now mounted!#SUB# Maruban tries to improve his position but Prince has taken his back! Prince has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Maruban tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Prince pushes Maruban away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Graig Prince!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 12, 2017 |
#R1# Maruban slips a jab and a cross from Armstrong.
#TD2# Maruban drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Maruban stopping the sweep attempt from Armstrong. Armstrong manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maruban manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Armstrong working some strikes from top position. Maruban striking off his back. Armstrong will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Armstrong lands a couple of digs. Maruban controls Armstrong momentarily but Armstrong frees himself. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Maruban wants to sweep here but Armstrong controlling him for the moment. Maruban looking to control.
#T1# Armstrong scoring with some ground and pound. Armstrong content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Armstrong postures up and lands a big shot to Maruban's brow. Armstrong stands up over Maruban, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Maruban controlling the position. Armstrong landing some decent shots from guard. Armstrong scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Maruban wants to stand but Armstrong is controlling the position. Armstrong working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Armstrong throws a big right hand that misses. Armstrong chips away with some ground and pound.#T2# Armstrong working some strikes from top position. Armstrong content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Armstrong scoring with punches to the head and body. Armstrong working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Maruban's head. Armstrong makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2# Maruban looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Armstrong passes into side control.
Maruban looks winded! Armstrong working the ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Armstrong lands some shots froms side control. Armstrong really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB# Armstrong tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Armstrong has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB# Armstrong working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3##SUB# Armstrong looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB# Armstrong tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Armstrong is working Maruban over with some ground and pound from side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Armstrong grinds an elbow into Maruban's temple. Armstrong landing strikes. Armstrong lands an elbow. Maruban takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Maruban is trying to control Armstrong's posture but Armstrong avoids it. Armstrong controlling the position. Maruban can't do much from the bottom here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Armstrong lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Maruban down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Armstrong dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2##TD2# Armstrong gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Maruban is standing up over Armstrong. Armstrong looks to escape but Maruban dives into side control.
#REVR##SU2# Maruban stands up and beckons Armstrong to his feet. Armstrong throws a series of strikes that have Maruban backpedaling.
Maruban tries to clinch there but Armstrong circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Maruban tries to clinch but Armstrong is having none of it. Armstrong blocks a head kick by Maruban.
Khom Maruban seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2# Maruban closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Armstrong's guard.#ES# Armstrong is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Maruban is breathing heavily.#T1##BC# Armstrong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2# Armstrong gets caught flat footed, as Maruban shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Armstrong trying to keep a closed guard but Maruban is proving a slippery customer.
Armstrong lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Armstrong distracts Maruban with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Armstrong is working Maruban over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Maruban bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Armstrong's guard. #REVB##T2# Armstrong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maruban is one step ahead there. Armstrong wants to get back to his feet but Maruban is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Maruban trying to control the position from guard on top but Armstrong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Armstrong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maruban is one step ahead there. Maruban trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3# Maruban stopping the sweep attempt from Armstrong. Armstrong keeping moving, preventing Maruban from controlling successfully. Armstrong looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Armstrong 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. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Armstrong is on top in guard.
#REVR# Armstrong scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Armstrong makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Armstrong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maruban's head. Armstrong lands a couple of decent looking shots. Armstrong is in close to Maruban's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4# Armstrong cracks Maruban with a solid left hand. Armstrong scoring with some ground and pound. Armstrong lands a couple of decent looking shots. Armstrong scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2# Maruban looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Armstrong scoring with punches to the head and body. Armstrong working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Armstrong cracks Maruban with a solid left hand. Armstrong stops Maruban from standing up. Armstrong scoring with punches to the head and body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Armstrong dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##CL# Armstrong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maruban, pushing him back against the cage. Armstrong tries to work over Maruban's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2# Maruban has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Armstrong uses from the top position. Armstrong distracts Maruban with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Armstrong works over Maruban with some ground and pound from guard. Armstrong lands a couple of decent looking shots. Armstrong lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Armstrong scoring with punches to the head and body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Maruban is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Armstrong is working Maruban over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Armstrong with a nice head shot there. Maruban takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Armstrong scoring with some ground and pound. Armstrong connects with a couple of short punches.#SU# Armstrong stands up from guard. Let's bang! Armstrong with a nice cross.#CL# Armstrong moves into range and clinches up with Maruban. Armstrong can't break the clinch.
Armstrong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Armstrong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC# Armstrong breaks the clinch.
Armstrong circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2# Armstrong tries to sprawl but Maruban drives through with a takedown into half guard. Armstrong slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2# Armstrong looking to control.
Armstrong looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Maruban prevents Armstrong from getting back to his feet. Armstrong controls Maruban momentarily but Maruban frees himself. Armstrong wants to sweep here but Maruban controlling him for the moment. Armstrong lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3# Maruban trying to control the position.
Maruban wants to stand and escape but Armstrong is having none of it. Armstrong stands up over Maruban, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Armstrong working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Maruban's head. Armstrong distracts Maruban with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Maruban looking to control.
Armstrong scoring with punches to the head and body. Maruban has momentary wrist control but Armstrong slips an elbow through the middle. Maruban working a defensive guard here.
#T4# Hammerfist, elbow! yells Armstrong's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Armstrong working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Maruban's head. Maruban has momentary wrist control but Armstrong slips an elbow through the middle. Armstrong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maruban's head. Santiago Armstrong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Armstrong lands a couple of digs. Armstrong working some strikes from top position. Armstrong with a nice head shot there. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Armstrong is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Armstrong lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Khom Maruban has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Santiago Armstrong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Armstrong is working Maruban over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that's the end of the fight! Santiago Armstrong showed his dominance in that final round. Well Armstrong has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27 Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27 Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santiago Armstrong!
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