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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1# Wallace connects with a crisp jab. A punch combination from Wallace misses. Austin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. A solid leg kick lands there for Wallace.
Good exchange - Wallace coming out on top. Wallace turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Wallace connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Austin's hands.#ROC2# Austin is rocked! Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wallace, right into the meat.
Oh Austin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Crack! A monster head kick from Wallace and Austin falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Wallace!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Julian Wallace! Julian Wallace 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 11, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Bailey shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Bailey tries to stand but his arm is trapped. Kirkland keeps control of the position for the meantime. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kirkland has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Kirkland might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Bailey is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#T1# Kirkland holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Bailey is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Bailey misses with a wild combination.
#TD2# Bailey shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bailey was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Kirkland manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Bailey is trying to stand up here but Kirkland is controlling him well. Kirkland lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Bailey is trying to escape back to his feet but Kirkland uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#SUB# Kirkland swings around for an armbar but Bailey sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kirkland's guard.#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bailey trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kirkland's guard. Kirkland controlling the position. Kirkland tries to land a sweep but no joy. Kirkland has his hands on Bailey's head, controlling the position. Bailey is looking to stand up but Kirkland won't let him. #SUB# Bailey is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Kirkland has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bailey is looking to defend but Kirkland has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bailey! Kirkland pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bailey taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Stuart Kirkland!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2017 |
#R1##TD# Bates gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2# Charms looking for submissions off his back. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Charms is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Bates is tapping! Great win for Charms!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Larry Charms!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Lobo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Lobo postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kirkland has control of Lobo's left arm, preventing Lobo from doing any damage. Lobo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Lobo scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Kirkland has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Kirkland knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lobo on the ground. Lobo passes into half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lobo trying to control the pace. #T1# Lobo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Lobo not doing much here.
Lobo seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Kirkland is trying is best to control the position here. Lobo controlling the pace. Kirkland tries to roll over but Lobo keeps him under control. Lobo is pressing down on Kirkland's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kirkland is holding on for now. Lobo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Lobo tries to stand and escape but Kirkland is controlling the position. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Lobo is figuring out what he wants to do next. Kirkland is controlling Lobo's position as best he can from this difficult position. Kirkland taking some punishment here, with Lobo in his half guard. #SUB2# Lobo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kirkland has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lobo is working away from the top position though. Kirkland keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Kirkland might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Lobo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kirkland's head. Lobo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3# Lobo is trying to control. Kirkland wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Kirkland trying to hold on to Lobo's head to control him but Lobo postures up.
Kirkland is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Lobo is trying to control the action in half guard but Kirkland is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kirkland wants to control but Lobo is keeping busy and won't allow it. Lobo throwing shots but Kirkland is blocking nicely. Kirkland could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Lobo stalling. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2# Lobo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kirkland was covering up waiting for the punch and Lobo finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T4# Kirkland is adopting a defensive guard. Lobo looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Lobo is fighting to break Kirkland's control of his arms but Kirkland is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Lobo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kirkland working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Lobo 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# Kirkland fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Lobo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#TD2# Lobo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kirkland manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Kirkland working a defensive guard here.
Lobo sitting in guard, not really doing much. Lobo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kirkland is proving hard to escape from. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lobo advances to half guard. Lobo is looking to advance position but Kirkland won't allow it. Lobo tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T1# Kirkland trying to hold on to Lobo's head to control him but Lobo postures up.
#SUB2# Lobo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lobo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2# Lobo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB# Kirkland actively working from the bottom here. Kirkland is trying to get back to full guard.#T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Lobo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Kirkland is staying active underneath Lobo, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Lobo has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Kirkland holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Lobo thows a huge punch but Kirkland dodges it nicely.
Lobo wants to free his trapped foot but Kirkland is holding on for dear life with his legs. Kirkland trying to hold on to Lobo's head to control him but Lobo postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Lobo trying to control the pace. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Kirkland misses with a takedown attempt and Lobo counters with a left to the body. #T3# Kirkland fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lobo avoids it really well and circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stuart Kirkland. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2# Lobo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Lobo is thwarting Kirkland's attempts to control the position. Lobo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kirkland knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Jason Lobo has got the better of the ground game so far. Kirkland wants to control but Lobo is keeping busy.
#T4# Kirkland blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lobo. Kirkland trying to hold on to Lobo's head to control him but Lobo postures up.
Lobo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Kirkland has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lobo is working away from the top position though. Kirkland missing with punches from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Lobo is keen to just control but Kirkland is a slippery customer. Lobo wants to stand up but Kirkland has a hold of him and won't allow it. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2# Lobo shoots in and gets a takedown into Kirkland's guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Lobo 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Kirkland looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lobo is fending him off so far but Kirkland persists. Nope, Lobo circles away and we're back to standing. Kirkland shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lobo but Lobo pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2# Lobo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Lobo wants to free his trapped foot but Kirkland is holding on for dear life with his legs. Lobo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kirkland does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lobo sitting and controlling from the half guard. Lobo trying to mount his opponent but Kirkland defends it. Kirkland is looking to control Lobo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kirkland avoid being mounted?#T1# Lobo is looking to take a break and control but Kirkland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2# Lobo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kirkland sees it coming and defends easily. Lobo wants to stand up but Kirkland is controlling the position.
Lobo performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Kirkland tries to get to full guard but Lobo has control of the leg. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Kirkland trying to hold on to Lobo's head to control him but Lobo postures up.
Kirkland makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kirkland. Lobo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kirkland is proving hard to escape from. Kirkland seems keen to control Lobo's posture. Kirkland's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2# Kirkland tries to keep at a distance but Lobo has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2# Lobo jumps guard.
#T3# Kirkland won't allow Lobo to get back to his feet. Kirkland with a flurry of punches that miss. Lobo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kirkland is one step ahead there. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lobo holds on and takes a little breather. Kirkland cracks Lobo with a solid left hand. Lobo throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kirkland has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Kirkland scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Kirkland with a nice head shot there. Lobo working a defensive guard here.
Kirkland is in close to Lobo's body, working some short punches and elbows. Lobo 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. Lobo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kirkland's guard. #REVB# Lobo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Lobo throwing strikes but missing. Stuart Kirkland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jason Lobo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Kirkland keeping moving, preventing Lobo from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight! Jason Lobo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Lobo 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Lobo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Giaquinta moves into the clinch.#TD2# Shannon is fighting off a takedown attempt but Giaquinta is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Shannon to the mat. Shannon regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Shannon looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Shannon has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Giaquinta has passed into side control.
Shannon is looking for a sweep. Shannon prevents Giaquinta from moving into mount. Shannon wants to control but Giaquinta postures up. Giaquinta content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Giaquinta wants to stand but Shannon has his arm trapped. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Giaquinta slows the pace down. Shannon takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Giaquinta controlling from side mount. #T1# Shannon is looking for a sweep.#SUB2# Giaquinta is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shannon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2# Giaquinta is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Shannon is trying to escape and Giaquinta transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Shannon is forced to tap! Nice work there by Giaquinta! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jacob Giaquinta!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2017 |
#R1# McShittor has a takedown stuffed. McShittor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Austin's waist but Austin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McShittor off to one side. Austin wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2# McShittor closes the distance and clinches. Both fighters working to control the clinch. McShittor managing to block the knees to the body from Austin.
#TD# Austin works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Austin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. McShittor doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Austin postures up.
McShittor throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. McShittor has his hands on Austin's head, controlling the position. Austin 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. McShittor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Austin. #T1# Austin throws a big elbow that misses. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB2# McShittor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Austin postures up in McShittor's guard and throws a big left but McShittor blocks it. McShittor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Austin 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. McShittor is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Austin tries to close the distance and clinch up but McShittor swats him away and circles back towards the center. McShittor shoots in for a double leg but Austin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Adolfo Austin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor McShittor. McShittor scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CL2# McShittor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2##BC# Austin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. McShittor fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Austin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. McShittor closes the distance and clinches up with Austin, looking for a takedown. McShittor pushes Austin against the cage but Austin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. McShittor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Austin tries to avoid it but McShittor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Austin to the ground. Austin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. McShittor doesn't succeed with the takedown and Austin counters with a lovely straight right hand! McShittor looks winded! Austin is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Austin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Conor McShittor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. McShittor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T3# Austin misses with the combination.
Austin leaves McShittor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. McShittor lands a jab to the nose.#CL2# McShittor has managed to clinch.
Austin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McShittor misses with a knee to the head. Austin is trying to pull guard but McShittor turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Austin stalling in the clinch but McShittor improves position. #T4# McShittor tries to land knees in the clinch but Austin avoids the damage to the body. Austin trying to stall but McShittor improves his position.
McShittor avoiding damage as Austin throws knees to the body.
#TD2# McShittor drags the fight down to the ground.
Austin lands a couple of decent looking shots. McShittor wants to sweep but no luck. McShittor is still trying to improve position. Austin wants to stand but McShittor has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Austin postures up in McShittor's guard and throws a big left but McShittor blocks it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# McShittor is looking for a triangle but Austin pushes his legs off easily.
Austin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Conor McShittor will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Austin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. McShittor dives in for a single leg takedown but Austin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. McShittor is looking to clinch. Austin throws a big counter combination but McShittor scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. McShittor fails to land the takedown. McShittor misses with a leg kick. #CL2# McShittor clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Austin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#BC# Austin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Conor McShittor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL# Austin has closed the distance and engaged McShittor in a clinch.
Austin leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD2# McShittor jumps guard and drags Austin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T1# Austin throwing strikes but missing. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Austin throwing strikes but missing. Austin throws an elbow that misses. McShittor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Austin's guard. Nice move by McShittor!#REVB# Austin wants to sweep but no luck. Austin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Austin wants to stand but McShittor is controlling the position. Austin pulls McShittor in close to prevent any damage. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Austin wants to sweep but no luck. Austin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. McShittor is looking to work some ground and pound but Austin has wrist control. McShittor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. McShittor is continuing to stall. Austin keeping moving, preventing McShittor from controlling successfully. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3# McShittor controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Adolfo Austin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. McShittor tries for a takedown but Austin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. It looked like Austin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Adolfo Austin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor McShittor. McShittor dives in and grabs Austin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Austin pushes down on McShittor's head and hops out. A little feinted left hand from Austin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. McShittor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Austin avoids it really well and circles away. McShittor is breathing heavily. McShittor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL# and Austin counters by moving into the clinch. #BC# Austin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. McShittor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Austin paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4# McShittor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Austin as he jumps to the side. McShittor tries for a takedown but Austin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. As McShittor tries to get set, Austin tries to push him back and clinch up but McShittor manages to avoid the attempt. Austin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McShittor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Austin swats away the attempt to clinch by McShittor. Austin throws a quick counter kick to the body but McShittor avoids it. McShittor is looking to clinch. Austin is looking to counter punch. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! McShittor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Austin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. McShittor misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adolfo Austin dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# Nice shot lands for McShittor.#CL2# McShittor closes the distance and pushes Austin back into the cage.#TD2# McShittor successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Austin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McShittor works some decent striking defense from the bottom. McShittor has a closed guard, preventing Austin from standing up. Austin is fighting to break McShittor's control of his arms but McShittor is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Austin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. McShittor trying to control the position.
Austin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McShittor works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1##SUB2# McShittor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Austin defends well. Conor McShittor has got the better of the ground game so far. McShittor pulls Austin in to control the position. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Austin is looking to clinch but McShittor is avoiding it.
McShittor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Austin avoids it really well and circles away. McShittor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Austin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. McShittor tries to close the distance and clinch but Austin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Adolfo Austin is winning the standup battle so far. McShittor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Adolfo Austin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor McShittor. Austin tries to clinch up. McShittor unleashes a big counter combination but Austin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Austin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McShittor's head.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Austin keeps control of McShittor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Austin is pushing McShittor up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Austin has McShittor pressed against the cage, preventing McShittor from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Austin stalling against the cage.
Austin prevents the takedown attempt.
#T3# McShittor gets underhooks to prevent Austin's takedown attempt.
McShittor tries to break the clinch but Austin is controlling the position. McShittor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Austin is defending well for now. Austin struggles to land a body shot inside as McShittor controls his hands.
Austin tries to throw a body punch but McShittor avoids it by throwing Austin back against the cage. Austin stalling the fight.
McShittor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Austin is defending well for now. Austin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Austin tries to pull guard but McShittor won't allow it.
Austin wants to stall.
Austin goes for a takedown in the clinch but McShittor prevents it.
#BC# Austin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4##CL2# McShittor clinches. Austin is pressed up against the cage. McShittor has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Austin down to the mat. Austin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. McShittor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. McShittor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL# Austin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McShittor, pushing him back against the cage. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! McShittor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McShittor stalling in the clinch but Austin improves position. McShittor managing to block the knees to the body from Austin.
McShittor wants a takedown but no success here.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Conor McShittor. I think McShittor has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29 Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29 Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Conor McShittor!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2017 |
#R1# Bled looks to clinch #TD# and Shannon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bled's guard. Shannon lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2# Bled throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2# Bled is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shannon defends well. Shannon postures up in Bled's guard and throws a big left but Bled blocks it. Shannon throws a big right hand that misses. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Shannon stands up over Bled, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2# Bled is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shannon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bled on the ground. Shannon landing some decent shots from guard. Bled working a defensive guard here.
Shannon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Shannon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1# Bled working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shannon. #SUB2# Bled working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shannon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shannon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Shannon throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2# Bled is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Shannon has his hands clasped together but Bled extends and breaks Shannon's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Bled.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anastazio Bled! A victorious Anastazio Bled thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2017 |
#R1# Bates shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2# Chivers is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bates's half guard. Chivers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bates's head. Chivers prevents Bates from improving his position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Chivers is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bates defends it well. Chivers performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1# Let's hope that Chivers has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Bates is looking to improve his position.
Bates could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Bates is working hard here to advance position. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Chivers not doing much here.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2# Chivers drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bates is positioning himself to get back to half guard. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Chivers controlling from side mount. #T3# Bates tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chivers wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Chivers throws an elbow but Bates slips to the side and avoids it well. Bates is trying to improve his position. A lull in the action here. The ground and pound from Chivers seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Bates tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU2# Chivers decides to stand back up. #TD2# Chivers shoots in and gets a takedown into Bates's guard. Chivers is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Chivers works over Bates with some ground and pound from guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2# Chivers gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2# Chivers instigates a clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Chivers dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# No luck for Bates with that takedown attempt. Chivers has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Chivers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2# Chivers has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2# Chivers gets control of Bates's arms and successfully pulls guard. Chivers will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Chivers looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bates has picked Chivers up and slammed him! Chivers can't keep hold of the triangle and Bates manages to pass to side control! Chivers is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Chivers taking a bit of punishment here - Bates scoring with strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bates grinds an elbow into Chivers's temple. #T1# Bates has control of an arm but Chivers manages to advance to Bates's back! Chivers missing with strikes from the back. Bates has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Chivers. Bates is keeping busy.
Bates is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Chivers missing with strikes. #SUB2# Chivers is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bates knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bates for a finish. Chivers wants to control but Bates manages to buck him off and is now in Chivers's guard! Nice work there by Bates! Bates has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2# A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bates accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Chivers is pulling down on Bates's head. It's preventing any offense from Bates, at least for the moment. Bates landing some decent shots from guard. Bates works over Chivers with some ground and pound from guard.#T3# Chivers trying to control the position.
Richard Chivers has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2# Chivers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chivers tries to land a sweep but no joy. Chivers pulls Bates in close to prevent any damage. Chivers trying to control the position.
#SUB2# Chivers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Chivers is trying to hold Bates in close to prevent damage but Bates has managed to pass into half guard.
Chivers wants to control but Bates is keeping busy.
Bates drops an elbow to the side of Chivers's head. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Chivers misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Richard Chivers will probably get the nod - 10:9. 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##TD2# Bates tries to sprawl but Chivers drives through with a takedown into half guard. Chivers throwing shots but Bates is blocking nicely. #SUB# Bates looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Bates gets back to full guard.
Bates looking for a sweep. Not yet Bates, not yet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2# Chivers decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bates, up you get! #TD# Bates closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Chivers's guard.#ES2# Chivers has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bates off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T1# Chivers throws a body shot but no joy. Chivers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2# Chivers has managed to clinch.
Bates tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2# Chivers breaks the clinch.
#TD2# Chivers looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Chivers trying to control the position from guard on top but Bates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Chivers controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2# Chivers looking to pass the guard. Chivers looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Chivers trying to control but Bates is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB# Bates is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Chivers sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Virgil Bates is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2# Chivers moves into the clinch successfully.
Bates drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chivers gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2# Chivers works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #T4##SU2# Bates is working an open guard so Chivers takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Bates is looking to clinch. Chivers throws a big counter head kick but Bates avoids it with no problem.#CL2# Chivers rushes Bates and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2# Chivers gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bates regains guard.
#SU2# Chivers decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bates, up you get! #TD2# Chivers scores with a takedown into Bates's guard. Chivers slips nicely into half guard. Chivers is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bates wants to improve his position but Chivers is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight! Richard Chivers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Chivers 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Chivers!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Kirkland prevents Rekje from breaking the clinch. Kirkland could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Kirkland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rekje wants to break free but Kirkland has control.
#BC2# Rekje breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Rekje darts in and clinches Kirkland up against the cage. Rekje working hard to break the clinch.#TD# Kirkland drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kirkland trying to control the position here. Rekje loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1# Kirkland is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Kirkland has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Rekje wants to get up but he can't break Kirkland's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Kirkland pulls Rekje in close to prevent any damage. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rekje accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Kirkland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rekje is one step ahead there. Kirkland is controlling Rekje's posture. Rekje tries to stand but Kirkland is controlling from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL2# Rekje moves into the clinch. Rekje is trying to push Kirkland away but Kirkland has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Rekje is trying to break free.#BC# Kirkland breaks from the clinch.
Rekje misses with a head kick.
Kirkland avoids the head kick by Rekje.
#CL2# Rekje drives through and clinches with Kirkland against the cage.
#TD2# Rekje is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kirkland can't fight it off and eventually Rekje manages to take the fight to the floor. Kirkland looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Kirkland wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3# Rekje trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirkland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Rekje pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kirkland is keeping the position for now. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kirkland controlling Rekje's posture. Rekje wanted to stand there but Kirkland had control of the position. Kirkland seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Kirkland is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rekje sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD# Rekje tries to sprawl but Kirkland drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB# Kirkland maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Rekje could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kirkland has cracked it and Rekje is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kirkland!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Stuart Kirkland!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2017 |
#R1##TD# Bates fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sobaka sprawls well initially but Bates persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Sobaka is looking to improve his position.
Bates is thwarting Sobaka's attempts to control the position. Sobaka gets full guard. Sobaka has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Let's hope that Sobaka has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Bates postures up in Sobaka's guard and throws a big left but Sobaka blocks it. Sobaka pulls Bates in close to prevent any damage. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD# Bates scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. I wouldn't like to be where Sobaka is right now. Sobaka tries to control but Bates manages to take his back. Bates is trying to stick to Sobaka's back but Sobaka is turning into Bates. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bates's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sobaka. Sobaka is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2# Bates wants to sweep here but Sobaka controlling him for the moment. Sobaka chips away with some ground and pound. Sobaka cracks Bates with a solid left hand. Sobaka is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ROC2# Bates is rocked! Sobaka is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Oh Bates is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Sobaka loads up on a big left hand. Bates felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Sobaka looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Bates can't hide his disappointment, as Sobaka celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luis Sobaka!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Halaptung forces Austin back against the cage and clinches. Halaptung is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Austin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Halaptung utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#TD2# Halaptung jumps into guard, dragging Austin to the mat.
Halaptung wants to control but Austin passes easily into half guard.
Halaptung is trying to get back to full guard. Austin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Halaptung wants to improve his position but Austin is controlling well.
#SUB# Austin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Halaptung has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1# Halaptung tries to kick Austin off but Austin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB# Austin is looking for a kimura here.
Halaptung wants to get back to his feet. Austin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB# Austin is working for a kimura but Halaptung is defending it quite comfortably.
Halaptung keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Austin is nestled in close to Halaptung, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB# Austin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Halaptung sees it coming and defends easily. Halaptung wants to stand back up but Austin manages to pass into side control.
#SUB# Austin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Halaptung tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3##SUB# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Austin is trying to get an arm triangle but Halaptung is defending well. Halaptung is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB# Austin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Halaptung knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Halaptung tries to get back to half guard but can't. Halaptung really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Austin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB# Austin tries for a kimura but Halaptung is defending well. Halaptung is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Austin asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB# Austin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Halaptung manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adolfo Austin dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Austin swats away the attempt to clinch by Halaptung. Supertuk Halaptung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Halaptung shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Austin counters with a straight right hand.#CL# Austin drives through and clinches with Halaptung against the cage.
Austin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Halaptung is defending well. Austin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2# Halaptung pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Halaptung shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES# Austin makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Austin has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T1##CL# Austin moves into the clinch. A right hook to the body lands for Halaptung.
Halaptung blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Austin wants a takedown.
Austin is looking to control Halaptung's arms but Halaptung gets an underhook and turns him. Now Austin has his back to the cage. Austin takes a knee to the side of the body. Halaptung looking to stall.
The referee calls for Halaptung to work.
Austin tries to pull guard but Halaptung holds him up against the cage and eventually Austin drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adolfo Austin. That's going to take a lot out of him. Halaptung unloads a knee to the mid-section. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Halaptung lands a nice knee to the body. Austin misses with a punch to the body.
Halaptung is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T2# Halaptung putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Austin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Stalling in the clinch from Halaptung.
Halaptung presses Austin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Nice elbow from Halaptung. Nice elbow from Halaptung. Halaptung working Austin over with knees to the body. Halaptung putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Austin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Halaptung stalling against the cage.
Austin is trying to stall.
Halaptung pressing his opponent against the cage. Halaptung dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Knees to the body from Halaptung.
#T3# Halaptung lands a good knee to the midsection. Austin won't want to take too many of those.#BC2# Halaptung breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Halaptung moves into the clinch.#TD2# Halaptung ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Halaptung no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Halaptung manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Austin manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Halaptung looking to pass the guard. #SU2# Austin is working an open guard so Halaptung takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2# Halaptung fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Austin, pushing him back against the cage. Halaptung content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T4# Austin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Halaptung is keeping busy. Halaptung displaying some good clinch control by pressing Austin up against the cage. Halaptung lands a knee to the body.
Halaptung displaying some good clinch control by pressing Austin up against the cage. Nice elbow from Halaptung. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Halaptung obliges. 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! Halaptung presses Austin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Austin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Nice body punch from Halaptung. Halaptung has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Halaptung utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Halaptung has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Austin after a bit of a struggle. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Supertuk Halaptung showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# Austin takes a shot right to the bread basket. Austin circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL# Austin instigates a clinch. Austin looking to slow down the pace here. Halaptung landing knees to the body.
Halaptung unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC2# Halaptung escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Halaptung 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. Austin takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2# It looks like Adolfo Austin has been cut.#TD2# Halaptung jumps into guard, dragging Austin to the mat.
Halaptung controls Austin momentarily but Austin frees himself. Halaptung controlling Austin's posture. #T1##SU# Austin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2# Halaptung gets a clinch. Austin wants to stall.
Austin is trying to maintain a safe position but Halaptung gets an underhook and turns Austin into the cage. Austin trying to land knees to the body.
Austin takes an elbow to the temple. Halaptung is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Austin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T2# Austin is trying to push Halaptung away but Halaptung has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD# Austin has clasped his hands together around Halaptung's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Halaptung is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB# Austin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Adolfo Austin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. A bit of a lull in the action here. Halaptung tries to buck Austin off but Austin is having none of it.#SUB# Austin is trying to get an arm triangle but Halaptung is defending well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Halaptung tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Austin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Austin is putting a hurting on Halaptung here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB# Austin tries for a kimura but Halaptung is defending well. Halaptung keeps Austin under control for a moment.#SUB# Austin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Halaptung is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Halaptung tries to bench press Austin off him but Austin keeps the position. Halaptung can't do much from the bottom here. Halaptung manages to get back to half guard. Halaptung manages to get to full guard.
#SU# Austin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL# Austin has Halaptung up against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Supertuk Halaptung comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Halaptung has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29 Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29 Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Supertuk Halaptung! A very excited looking Supertuk Halaptung made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Sobaka scores with a takedown into Shannon's guard.#ES# Shannon has his feet on Sobaka's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD2# Sobaka closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shannon to the mat! Shannon manages to get full guard. Sobaka is working Shannon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Shannon throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Shannon is trying to control the position but Sobaka postures up. Sobaka scoring with some ground and pound. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sobaka is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ROC2# Shannon is rocked! Sobaka loads up on a big left hand. Shannon felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Sobaka looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Shannon can't hide his disappointment, as Sobaka celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luis Sobaka!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2017 |
#R1# Vargas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Austin is fending him off so far but Vargas persists. Nope, Austin circles away and we're back to standing. Austin is looking to counter with head kicks.#TD2# Vargas closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vargas lands in his opponent's guard. Austin 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. Austin wants to stand up but Vargas is controlling him. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Austin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Austin pulls Vargas in close to prevent any damage. Vargas won't allow Austin to get back to his feet. Vargas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1# Vargas being controlled here momentarily. Austin wants to get back to his feet but Vargas is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Austin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Vargas wants to control but Austin is keeping busy and won't allow it. Austin is nestled in close to Vargas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB# Austin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vargas wants to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB# Austin seems to be looking for submissions.
Vargas trying to hold on to Austin's head to control him but Austin postures up.
#SUB# Austin is trying to work for a kimura but Vargas is defending well.
#SUB# Austin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vargas defends it well. Vargas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB# Austin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vargas has managed to free his arm - good work. Austin is breathing heavily. Vargas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Austin is working away from the top position though.#T3# Vargas gets full guard. Austin lands a couple of elbows. Austin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Austin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Vargas 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.#ES2# The fighters are working up against the cage. Vargas manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Austin lands a nice knee to the body. #BC2# Vargas manages to break the clinch.
#T4##CL2# Vargas moves into range and clinches up with Austin. Vargas presses Austin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Vargas digs a right hand underneath Austin's ribcage. Austin let out a lung full of air as it connected.#TD2# Vargas jumps into guard, dragging Austin to the mat.
#SUB2# Vargas is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Austin has his hands clasped together but Vargas extends and breaks Austin's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Vargas.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ashley Vargas!
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2017 |
#R1# Rekje throws a head kick that misses. #CL2# Rekje gets in close and instigates a clinch. Rekje tries to break the clinch but Shannon is controlling the position. Rekje misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2# Rekje escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rekje moves in looking to clinch but Shannon pushes him off. Rekje tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Shannon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Rekje clinches with his opponent.
Shannon tries to score a body lock takedown but Rekje shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Shannon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rekje pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T1# Shannon avoids the head kick by Rekje.
#CL2# Rekje forces Shannon back against the cage and clinches. Shannon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rekje pulls him back up using the underhooks. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordon Shannon. That's going to take a lot out of him. Shannon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rekje misses with the head strike.
Rekje is looking to break free of the clinch but Shannon has double underhooks. #TD# Shannon jumps guard and drags Rekje to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Rekje wants to control from the top but Shannon keeps moving. Shannon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rekje wants to control from the top but Shannon keeps moving. Rekje wanted to stand there but Shannon had control of the position. #T2##SUB2# Rekje drops back looking for a leg! Shannon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shannon manages to kick Rekje off! Rekje jumps back into Shannon's guard. Shannon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Shannon throwing strikes from guard but Rekje blocks nicely. Shannon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Rekje wants to stand up but Shannon is controlling him. Shannon connects with a couple of short punches. Rekje wants to stand but Shannon is controlling the position. #T3# Shannon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Shannon landing with the ground and pound. Shannon prevents Rekje from getting back to his feet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Shannon chips away with some ground and pound. Shannon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Shannon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Shannon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Shannon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Shannon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Shannon is looking to work some ground and pound but Rekje has wrist control. Shannon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Shannon cracks Rekje with a solid left hand.#T4# Shannon lands a couple of digs. Shannon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Shannon landing with the ground and pound. Shannon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Rekje wants to get back to his feet but Shannon is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Rekje is wriggling around but Shannon manages to pass to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Shannon connects with a nice short shot to Rekje's temple. Shannon is nestled in close to Rekje, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB# Shannon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Shannon is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB# Shannon is working for a kimura but Rekje is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Shannon 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# Rekje tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shannon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Rekje throws a lazy head kick and Shannon counters with a lovely straight right hand! Rekje displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shannon. #TD2# Rekje scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shannon struggling a bit here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Shannon throws a couple of elbows from the bottom.
Rekje moves into full mount! #T1# Rekje controlling from the full mount. Shannon working to try and regain half guard.
Shannon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Rekje breaks from Shannon's wrist control and lands an elbow. Rekje wants to control the pace but Shannon is squirming around nicely. #SU2# Rekje gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks! Rekje lands a head kick. Shannon smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T2# Shannon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rekje circles away. Shannon takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rekje gets off balance looking for a body kick and Shannon counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Rekje tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Rekje throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Rekje lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rekje tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shannon paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3##TD# Shannon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Rekje pushes Shannon away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Shannon gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Rekje is breathing heavily.#SUB# Shannon is trying to get an arm triangle but Rekje is defending well. #SUB# Shannon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rekje has escaped the position, nice work there. Shannon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Rekje pushes Shannon away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Shannon gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Gordon Shannon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4##SUB# Shannon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Rekje is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Shannon has just dragged him back down to the mat. Shannon postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Shannon remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Shannon cracks Rekje with an elbow. That is naaassty. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Shannon goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rekje has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Shannon but great work by Rekje.#SUB2# Rekje is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shannon has escaped the position, nice work there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Rekje 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# Nice sprawl there from Rekje as Shannon shoots in. Shannon misses with a takedown and Rekje counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC2# Shannon is rocked! Rekje feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Shannon collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Chad Rekje!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Mendes drives through with a takedown into guard. Kirkland trying to control the position.
Mendes lands a couple of elbows. Mendes landing with the ground and pound. Mendes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mendes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Mendes with a flurry of punches that miss. Kirkland controls Mendes momentarily but Mendes frees himself. Mendes looking to control the position here, rather than advance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1# Kirkland is adopting a defensive guard. Mendes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kirkland is keeping the position for now. Kirkland not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mendes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2# Mendes shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T2# Kirkland is looking to control Mendes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kirkland avoid being mounted? Kirkland keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Mendes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Kirkland wants to control but Mendes is keeping busy.
Mendes controlling the pace. Kirkland taking some punishment here, with Mendes in his half guard. Kirkland keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3# Mendes wants to take a breather but Kirkland is having none of it. Kirkland is trying to control but can't.
Mendes controlling the action here. Let's hope that Mendes has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Kirkland keeps control of the position for the meantime. Mendes is trying to control. Kirkland wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Mendes sitting and controlling from the half guard. Kirkland trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2# Mendes 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. Mendes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Kirkland is controlling Mendes's posture. Mendes showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Kirkland trying to keep a closed guard but Mendes is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kirkland being controlled here, momentarily. Kirkland looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phad Mendes 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# Mendes shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kirkland manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Mendes trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirkland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Mendes throwing strikes from guard but Kirkland blocks nicely. Mendes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Kirkland controls Mendes momentarily but Mendes frees himself. Kirkland preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Kirkland trying to keep a closed guard but Mendes is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mendes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Kirkland is trying to keep Mendes in close.
Kirkland keeping moving, preventing Mendes from controlling successfully. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Kirkland is trying to keep Mendes in close.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Mendes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2# Mendes shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Mendes thows a huge punch but Kirkland dodges it nicely.
Kirkland could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Mendes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Mendes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Mendes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kirkland's head. Mendes performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Mendes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kirkland does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2# Mendes working over Kirkland with some ground and pound. Kirkland looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Kirkland is looking to improve his position.
Mendes is thwarting Kirkland's attempts to control the position. Kirkland controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Kirkland is pressing down on Mendes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Mendes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Mendes throwing strikes from guard but Kirkland blocks nicely. #T3# Mendes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Kirkland has Mendes pulled in close to control his posture. Kirkland keeping moving, preventing Mendes from controlling successfully. Mendes is breathing heavily. Kirkland is trying to control the position but Mendes postures up. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Phad Mendes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2# Mendes 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. Kirkland trying to keep a closed guard but Mendes is proving a slippery customer.
Mendes trying to control but Kirkland is working from the bottom. Mendes throwing strikes but missing. #T4# Kirkland trying to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Kirkland manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mendes manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Mendes tries to land a sweep but no joy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phad Mendes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Mendes misses with a two punch combination.
Kirkland appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD2# Mendes gets a double leg takedown into Kirkland's guard. Kirkland pulls Mendes in close to prevent any damage. Kirkland has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Kirkland looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kirkland pulls Mendes in close to prevent any damage. Mendes tries to free his leg and advance position but Kirkland is retaining full guard. Mendes sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1# Mendes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2# Mendes looking to score a takedown here. Kirkland is defending well but Mendes drives through and ends up in Kirkland's guard. Mendes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Kirkland utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Kirkland is trying to keep Mendes in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Mendes trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirkland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kirkland seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2# Mendes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2# Mendes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kirkland did well to prevent Mendes getting side control. Ground and pound from Mendes. Kirkland makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kirkland. Kirkland looking to control.
Kirkland trying to control the position here. Mendes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kirkland works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3# Kirkland trying to keep a closed guard but Mendes is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB# Kirkland escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mendes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Mendes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Mendes postures up.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2# Mendes closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kirkland's guard. Kirkland is trying to keep Mendes in close.
#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.#SUB# Kirkland is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mendes defends well. Mendes wants to control from the top but Kirkland keeps moving. Kirkland is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Mendes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Kirkland controls Mendes momentarily but Mendes frees himself. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Mendes controls from within his opponent's guard. Stuart Kirkland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Phad Mendes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Kirkland throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight! Phad Mendes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Mendes 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phad Mendes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 15, 2017 |
#R1# Shannon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT2# It looks like Gordon Shannon has been cut. Alexander walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Shannon drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Alexander swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Shannon's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rashad Alexander !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 15, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Mendes looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bates! Mendes working away. Bates is trying to escape the position but Mendes is controlling the position. Bates is looking to regain half guard here but Mendes keeps moving and retains side control. Mendes landing strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bates is trying to improve his position. Bates on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Mendes working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T1# Mendes in side control lands a decent elbow. Mendes in side control, just content to control the action for now. Mendes working the head with strikes. Mendes working the head with strikes. Mendes lands a decent elbow from side control. #ROC2# Bates is rocked! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mendes lands a strong strike to the head of Bates. That's dazed him! Mendes looking to finish here. Bates is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Mendes lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phad Mendes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 14, 2017 |
#R1# Kirkland closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Parliament scores with a jab to the head.
#CUT2# It looks like Stuart Kirkland has been cut. Kirkland keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Parliament.#TD# Kirkland dives in and scores a takedown into Parliament's guard. Kirkland throws a big elbow that misses. Kirkland throwing strikes from guard but Parliament blocks nicely. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kirkland accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kirkland connects with a couple of short punches. Kirkland postures up in Parliament's guard and throws a big left but Parliament blocks it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kirkland landing with the ground and pound. Parliament is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1# Kirkland throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Parliament works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Parliament tries to land a sweep but no joy. Kirkland working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Kirkland won't allow Parliament to sweep him here. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Parliament can do anything to dispel that myth. Kirkland throws a big right hand that misses. Kirkland throwing strikes but missing. Kirkland postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Kirkland distracts Parliament with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Kirkland throwing strikes but missing. Kirkland missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Kirkland in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Parliament feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kirklands jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Nice takedown defense from Parliament. No joy for Kirkland on that attempt. Nice takedown defense from Parliament. No joy for Kirkland on that attempt. Kirkland shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Parliament as he jumps to the side. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stuart Kirkland. That's going to take a lot out of him. Parliament dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3# Kirkland shoots in for a takedown but Parliament shows good takedown defense. Parliament connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kirkland. Kirkland circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Parliament ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kirkland moves away. Parliament throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Parliament just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKirkland. Parliament misses with a straight right. Kirkland tries to clinch up and Parliament counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2# Kirkland is rocked! Parliament finds Kirkland's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Kirkland flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Parliament lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Kirkland will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Donald Jr Parliament!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1# Parliament misses with an uppercut. Parliament fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Parliament misses the jab. Parliament lands a right hook to the body.
Parliament wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Shannon shoots in for a takedown but Parliament shows good takedown defense. Parliament digs a good body shot into Shannon's ribs. Nice cross by Parliament. Parliament cracks Shannon with a hook to the temple - Shannon is on wobbly legs here! Parliament swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Shannon falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Parliament wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Donald Jr Parliament!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 09, 2017 |
#R1# Alexander swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kirkland.#CUT2# It looks like Stuart Kirkland has been cut.#TD# Kirkland shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Alexander napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB# Kirkland is trying to get an arm triangle but Alexander is defending well. #SUB# Kirkland goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Alexander rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kirkland's guard! Nice work there by Alexander ! Alexander trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kirkland's guard. Kirkland has his hands on Alexander 's head, controlling the position. Kirkland has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. This is a sustained period of stalling by Kirkland.#T1# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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. Alexander won't allow Kirkland to sweep him here. Alexander wants to stand but Kirkland is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Alexander bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kirkland's head backwards.#TD# Kirkland closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Alexander to the mat! Alexander manages to get full guard. Kirkland throws a big elbow that misses. Kirkland is working Alexander over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Kirkland landing some decent shots from guard. #T3# Kirkland throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Kirkland postures up.
Kirkland makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Kirkland throws an elbow that misses. Alexander uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kirkland's guard. Nice move by Alexander !#REVB# Kirkland pulls Alexander in close to prevent any damage. Kirkland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alexander is one step ahead there. Kirkland could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T4# Kirkland has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Alexander would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Kirkland managing to control the position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kirkland's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rashad Alexander will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Stuart Kirkland's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Alexander scores with a jab to the body. Alexander takes a swing at Kirkland's ribcage but misses. #TD# Kirkland fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alexander sprawls well initially but Kirkland persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB# Kirkland is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alexander doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kirkland. #SUB# Kirkland is working for a kimura but Alexander is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Kirkland is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB# Kirkland is working for a kimura but Alexander is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Kirkland is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alexander is just riding it out for now. Kirkland eventually gives up the hold. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Kirkland thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB# Kirkland is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alexander is just riding it out for now. Kirkland eventually gives up the hold. #SUB# Kirkland is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alexander doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kirkland. #T3# Kirkland not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB# Kirkland is working for a kimura but Alexander is defending it quite comfortably.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB# Kirkland seems to be looking for submissions.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Alexander lands a jab to the head.
Alexander lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kirkland shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC2# Kirkland is rocked! Alexander lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Kirkland up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Alexander from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Kirkland's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rashad Alexander !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 09, 2017 |
#R1##TD# Bates looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Quintana! Quintana avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bates. Bates tries to score with some ground and pound. Quintana controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Quintana can't do much from the bottom here. Quintana is not in a great position here, taking some shots. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bates working the ground and pound but Quintana is defending the strikes. Quintana is trying to control Bates's posture but Bates avoids it. #T1# Bates working the strikes but Quintana uses the opportunity to regain half guard. Quintana regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bates. Quintana is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Bates throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Quintana works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Bates postures up.
#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Bates scoring with punches to the head and body. #SU# Quintana is working an open guard so Bates takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD# Bates shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bates was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Bates fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bates in side control, throwing shots but Quintana defends. Quintana gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Bates throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3# Bates thows a huge punch but Quintana dodges it nicely.
Bates throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Quintana is trying to get back to full guard. Bates throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Bates thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Bates throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #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. Bates misses with a head shot. Quintana uses the momentum to regain guard. Quintana wants to stand up but Bates is controlling him. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Bates could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Quintana connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bates takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bates tries for a takedown but Quintana circles away easily and Quintana counters with a crisp right that sends Bates to the canvas! Quintana follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Quintana!
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